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  Pratibha Patil, India's first woman President, backs Women's Reservation Law; writes to PM Modi

  India | April 15, 2026 11:29 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up efforts to bring in the Women’s Reservation Act, calling it an important reform for women’s representation in legislative bodies. He recently wrote a letter to Nari Shakti stressing the need for quick action on the long-awaited measure.

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  Centre proposes increase of Lok Sabha seats to 850; bill to be tabled in Parliament on April 16

  India | April 14, 2026 23:39 IST

  The total number of seats will be increased to 850. Out of these, 815 seats will be allocated to the states, and 35 seats will be reserved for Union Territories (UTs).

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  PM Modi seeks consensus on swift rollout of Women's Reservation Law, writes to all parties

  India | April 12, 2026 10:13 IST

  Notably, the government has extended the Budget session, with a special sitting from April 16 to 18 to discuss proposed amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

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  'Let us empower our Nari Shakti': PM's call for support to amendments to Women Reservation Act

  India | April 09, 2026 10:43 IST

  In a signed article posted on his website narendramodi.in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that providing better educate and healthcare facilities, and financial assistance to women has only strengthened the foundations of their participation in economic and social life.

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  Om Birla eyes second term as Lok Sabha Speaker: A look into his last tenure

  India | June 25, 2024 17:20 IST

  In 2019, Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. The Kota MP succeeded Sumitra Mahajan as the Speaker of the Lower House.

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  Women's reservation bill to come into force after 2024 census: Nirmala Sitharaman

  India | December 16, 2023 12:36 IST

  The quota for women in the Lok Sabha and assemblies will continue for 15 years and Parliament can later extend the benefit period. While there is quota within quota for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) women, the opposition had demanded that the benefit be extended to OBCs.

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  Parliament Winter Session: Govt lists 18 bills, including extension of women's quota bill to J&K

  India | November 30, 2023 0:39 IST

  Bills to replace colonial-era criminal laws including Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act have also been listed for upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.

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  'Women with lipstick, bobcut hair will reach Parliament': RJD leader on women reservation

  Bihar | September 30, 2023 18:14 IST

  The President of India has approved the Bill presented by the BJP-led NDA Government, which aims to allocate 33 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to women.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Are girls not safe in Rajasthan schools?

  Aaj Ki Baat | September 29, 2023 23:08 IST

  Aaj Ki Baat: Are girls not safe in Rajasthan schools?

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  Women's Reservation Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod, becomes law

  India | September 29, 2023 23:57 IST

  The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with near unanimity and the Rajya Sabha with unanimity during a special session of Parliament earlier this month.

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  Congress to hold pressers in 21 cities today to 'expose' Centre over Women's Reservation Bill

  India | September 25, 2023 8:54 IST

  Women leaders of Congress will hold press conferences in 21 cities of the country today aiming to "expose the treachery" by the Centre over the Women's Reservation Bill passed in the Parliament last week.

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  Telangana BJP state chief Kishan Reddy attacks BRS over friendship with 'anti-women' AIMIM

  September 24, 2023 22:46 IST

  Telangana: The bill which allocates one-third of the seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women was passed in the new Parliament building.

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  Uma Bharti puts BJP in dock over Women's Quota Bill, says 'will not let it implement unless...'

  Madhya Pradesh | September 24, 2023 10:31 IST

  The Women's Reservation Bill will provide 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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  Women's Reservation Bill won't be implemented in 2024, 2029 or even 2034: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | September 24, 2023 8:40 IST

  Women Quota: "The validity of the Bill is 15 years from the date of its enactment. However, they have put 2 obstacles, namely Census and delimitation. It will take 15 yrs to overcome these obstacles. Thus, the lifetime of this Bill will expire before its implementation," said CM Siddaramaiah.

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  PM Modi Full Speech In Varanasi: PM Modi's gift to women in Kashi, I have come to take blessings from women's power

  News | September 23, 2023 21:32 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a big gift to Varanasi. PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. It will be ready in two and a half years at a cost of Rs 451 crore.

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  India TV-CNX Latest Survey: Who do Indian women voters want to make next PM of India?

  News | September 23, 2023 20:27 IST

  India TV-CNX conducted a survey to predict public opinion on who is to be credited for the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill.

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  India TV-CNX survey: Who is to be credited for Women's Reservation Bill? What female masses think?

  India | September 23, 2023 20:04 IST

  India TV-CNX conducted a survey to gauge what female voters think as to who should be credited for the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Parliament. Let's take a look.

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  Who will OBCs vote for if Lok Sabha elections are held today? India TV-CNX survey reveals

  India | September 23, 2023 20:05 IST

  In India TV-CNX survey which was held in 84 constituencies, people were asked that if Lok Sabha elections are held today, who will the OBC vote bank make the Prime Minister?

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  Amul celebrates Women's Reservation Bill passage in creative doodle; Pic goes viral

  Trending | September 23, 2023 13:15 IST

  Amul came up with yet another creative doodle, this time to celebrate the passage of Women's Reservation Bill.

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  News | September 23, 2023 12:29 IST

  Super 50: Watch top 50 news stories of the day