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Rahul Gandhi accused the Center of political engineering through women’s reservation bill.

During the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation proposals, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Center and alleged that the law was being used to rebalance India’s electoral balance instead of empowering women. Accusing the government of using women’s reservation to serve political purposes, she also alleged that the Center is trying to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency realignment. Read the full story

TCS Nashik case: Accused preparing to seek bail from court

In the alleged TCS Nashik sexual harassment and religious coercion case, the accused are now moving to Nashik court for bail and anticipatory bail. Advocates Baba Sayyed and Rahul Kasliwal, who are representing some of the accused, are preparing anticipatory bail for a woman accused, who has not been arrested yet, as well as regular bail petitions for those already in judicial custody. The absconding accused is also approaching the Nashik court for anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy and medical condition. Meanwhile, lawyer Baba Sayyad, representing the absconding female accused, is saying that there is no allegation of religious conversion or harassment against her. Read the full story

Supreme Court refused to give relief to Pawan Kheda

supreme court of india Has refused to enhance transit anticipatory bail security for Congress Leader Pawan Khera asked them to approach a competent court in Assam. Khera had moved the top court seeking extension of relief till April 20 in a case related to allegations against the wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. A bench of judges rejected his plea for extension, but clarified that the Telangana High Court’s earlier order barring it from granting transit anticipatory bail would not affect the court’s jurisdiction in Assam. The court also said that Kheda is free to approach the appropriate court and seek assistance if needed if the court is not functioning. Read the full story

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder ‘warned and fined’ for using phone in dugout

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has been fined and warned for using a mobile phone in the dugout during IPL 2026. The Times of India has learned that the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India reached the decision after a detailed review of Bhinder’s response to the show cause notice. Read the full story

Lebanon calls Israel talks ‘important’ as oil shipments from Iran resume

Lebanon’s president has said direct talks with Israel are “crucial” as regional tensions continue to rise. In a parallel development, the first Iranian oil shipment has left the Gulf following the US-imposed blockade. Meanwhile, just hours after a 10-day ceasefire came into force in Lebanon, Israel’s Defense Minister said the operation against terrorist group Hezbollah is not yet complete. Follow live updates