The historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam or the women's reservation bill was passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday after the culmination of a day-long discussion, by a overwhelming 454 votes, with two members voting against it.
The 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill was passed after voting.
Several members namely Asaduddin Owaisi, Hibi Eden, N.K. Premachandran, Sougata Ray, A.M. Ariff and E.T Mohammed Bashir had moved amendments but did not pursue them.
Earlier, several members beginning with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani, Mahua Moitra and many others participated in the discussion on the bill.
118-member foreign delegation takes sacred bath at Maha Kumbh, praises Indian culture
At the Maha Kumbh Mela on Saturday, a special 118-member foreign delegation, including diplomats and Heads of Missions from 77 countries, took a scared dip at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj along with their spouses and expressed their happiness on this auspicious occasion.
Amit Shah to virtually distribute job offer letters in Tripura on Feb 5
Union Home Minister Amit Shah would virtually distribute job offer letters for those selected for multi-tasking staff (Gr-D) posts in the Tripura government on February 5, officials said on Saturday.
North East Japan Caravian begins at Agartala for 2-day
For the first time in Agartala, the embassy of Japan in India jointly with the Japan Foundation in Delhi and the Indian Council for Cultural Relation, North East organised two days long North East Japan Caravian. The caravian has begun here at Agartala Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan from Saturday.
CM Dr Manik Saha hails Union budget, says it’s a blueprint for Viksit Bharat
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday hailed the union government’s budget presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the parliament and claimed that the union budget of the Modi government is a blue print for Viksit Bharat.
BSF intensifies operations: Seizes narcotics worth Rs 2.5 Crore, 14 Bangladeshi held
The Border Security Force (BSF), Tripura, has enhanced vigilance and intensified its domination along the international border as since 26th January BSF troops have successfully thwarted several attempts of infiltration, exfiltration, and trans-border smuggling.
Man kills uncle, aunt over land dispute in Bishalgarh
In a shocking incident, a land dispute led to the brutal killing of a couple by their nephew in Bishalgarh sub-division under Sepahijala district late Friday night.
Sachin Tendulkar honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at BCCI Naman Awards 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honoured exceptional achievements in Indian cricket at the prestigious Naman Awards here on Saturday. A historic moment of the evening was the presentation of the coveted Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award to Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar,
Budget 2025-26 to boost incomes of street vendors, spruce up cities
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the setting up of a Rs 1 lakh crore fund for the development of cities and a revamp of the Prime Minister Street Vendors Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) to enhance the earnings of street vendors as part of her Budget proposals.