The Lok Sabha approved the Women’s Reservation Bill with an impressive majority of 454 votes. This groundbreaking legislation mandates the allocation of 33% of seats to women in both the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, marking a significant stride in India’s ongoing battle for gender equality. This major development is celebrated with great enthusiasm
On Sunday, a day before Parliament holds a five-day special session, leaders of parties across the political spectrum urged passage of the women’s reservation bill at an all-party meeting called by the Union government. Opposition leaders questioned the timing of the session and the agenda and asked whether the government had planned to advance the
At the G20 Summit Saturday, President Biden, Prime Minister Modi, and other leaders announced plans to build a massive rail and shipping corridor to link India with the Middle East and Europe. According to the White House, the India – Middle East – Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) will consist of two corridors – one connecting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India’s G20 presidency has become a symbol of inclusion both inside and outside the country. Ahead of the G20 Summit hosted by India, PM Modi spoke of global challenges and said ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’ can be the torch bearer for addressing them.
New Delhi will become the focal point of the global geopolitical landscape on Saturday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and other top political figures within some of the world’s wealthiest economies convene for the G20 Summit. In hosting this momentous event for the first time, India is striving to achieve tangible
As part of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Delhi, US President Joe Biden will travel to India on September 8. Joe biden will travel to the national capital – Delhi in ‘The Beast’, the US Presidential Cadillac, which will be flown to India from the US by Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. As soon as the
In the annals of leadership, some figures stand out not merely as heads of state but as architects of profound change. Narendra Modi, the 14th Prime Minister of India, embodies this transformative spirit, a dynamic leader whose impact resonates far beyond his country’s borders. From redefining India’s developmental trajectory to advocating for global harmony, Modi’s
The Chinese economy will still be important to global business, but it will no longer serve as the engine of growth because of this transformation. While those on the outside will be able to observe the economy, it will become increasingly difficult to understand what’s going on inside. But it will still advance, but much
Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership was restored on Monday after his disqualification was revoked by the Lok Sabha Secretariat. A Gujarat court convicted Gandhi in a defamation case and sentenced him to two years in prison on March 23. A punishment of two years or more automatically disqualifies a lawmaker. On Friday last, the Supreme
One Nation, One Election: A Transformative Electoral Idea
The concept of “One Nation, One Election” has gained significant attention in India’s political landscape as a means to streamline the electoral process, reduce costs, and ensure continuity in governance. Spearheaded by a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, this initiative seeks to synchronize the timing of Lok Sabha (national parliament) and state