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5 Surprising Faces In Germany's New Parliament As Far-Right Emerges
Germany's new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with a reduced headcount, fewer women and a record number of lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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2 Indian-Origin Women In New Canada PM Mark Carney's Cabinet
Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet.
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Parliament Highlights: Food Inflation Has Been Moderated, Says Nirmala Sitharaman In Lok Sabha
Parliament Budget Session Highlights: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the Centre over alleged mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh.
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Amid 'Injury vs Injury' Row In Parliament, Big Charge By Congress Women MPs
Women MPs from the Congress marched to the Parliament Street Police Station to file a complaint after a BJP MP said Rahul Gandhi had made her feel "uncomfortable" during a physical confrontation amid protests over Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark.
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"Indian Constitution Is Not Sangh's Rulebook": Priyanka Gandhi Attacks BJP, RSS
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday red-flagged horrific crimes against women and incidents of communal violence as she delivered her maiden speech in Parliament.
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Iraq Proposes Law To Reduce Legal Age Of Marriage For Girls To 9
A proposed bill in Iraq's parliament has sparked widespread outrage and concern, as it seeks to reduce the legal age of marriage for girls to just 9 years old.
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Budget 2024: Full Text Of Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament on Saturday aimed at giving a major push to job creation with a focus on the countrys youth, empowering women and improving the incomes of farmers.
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Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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PM Modi Praises Sudha Murty's First Speech In Rajya Sabha On Women's Health
While referring to Ms Murty's "emotional" remark on mothers, he said that his government has focused on women's health and sanitation as a "priority sector" in the last 10 years.
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Opinion | Bengal Has Lessons For India In Sending More Women To Parliament
India ranks 145 out of 185 countries in terms of women's representation in the lower house of parliaments.
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After 193 Years, London's Male-Only Garrick Club Opens Doors To Women
London's Garrick Club is a prestigious private members' club established in 1831. It boasts an exclusive membership of around 1,500, comprising influential figures like Members of Parliament, judges, actors, and business leaders.
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Imran Khan's Party-Backed Lawmakers Denied Reserved Seats In Pak Parliament
Pakistan's election commission on Monday blocked lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan from taking a share of parliamentary seats reserved for women and minorities, after a poll marred by rigging claims.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar vs Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi On Women Reservation
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said an impression should not be created that the reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies was "only on paper", dismissing Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi's remarks on the issue.
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Rajya Sabha Passes Bills Extending Women's Reservation To J&K, Puducherry
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 4 pm after two Bills to introduce reservation for women in legislative assemblies of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir were passed by voice vote in the House amid an uproar by the opposition over the security breach.
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Over 2,000 Children Adopted By Indians, 224 By Foreigners This Year: Centre
More than 2,000 children have been adopted by Indians in the financial year 2023-24 so far while 224 children have been adopted by foreigners, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani informed the Parliament on Wednesday.
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5 Surprising Faces In Germany's New Parliament As Far-Right Emerges
Germany's new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with a reduced headcount, fewer women and a record number of lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
-
2 Indian-Origin Women In New Canada PM Mark Carney's Cabinet
Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet.
-
Parliament Highlights: Food Inflation Has Been Moderated, Says Nirmala Sitharaman In Lok Sabha
Parliament Budget Session Highlights: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the Centre over alleged mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh.
-
Amid 'Injury vs Injury' Row In Parliament, Big Charge By Congress Women MPs
Women MPs from the Congress marched to the Parliament Street Police Station to file a complaint after a BJP MP said Rahul Gandhi had made her feel "uncomfortable" during a physical confrontation amid protests over Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark.
-
"Indian Constitution Is Not Sangh's Rulebook": Priyanka Gandhi Attacks BJP, RSS
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday red-flagged horrific crimes against women and incidents of communal violence as she delivered her maiden speech in Parliament.
-
Iraq Proposes Law To Reduce Legal Age Of Marriage For Girls To 9
A proposed bill in Iraq's parliament has sparked widespread outrage and concern, as it seeks to reduce the legal age of marriage for girls to just 9 years old.
-
Budget 2024: Full Text Of Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament on Saturday aimed at giving a major push to job creation with a focus on the countrys youth, empowering women and improving the incomes of farmers.
-
Imran Khan's PTI To Emerge As Largest Party In Parliament After Court Ruling: Report
Ex PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, says a media report.
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PM Modi Praises Sudha Murty's First Speech In Rajya Sabha On Women's Health
While referring to Ms Murty's "emotional" remark on mothers, he said that his government has focused on women's health and sanitation as a "priority sector" in the last 10 years.
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Opinion | Bengal Has Lessons For India In Sending More Women To Parliament
India ranks 145 out of 185 countries in terms of women's representation in the lower house of parliaments.
-
After 193 Years, London's Male-Only Garrick Club Opens Doors To Women
London's Garrick Club is a prestigious private members' club established in 1831. It boasts an exclusive membership of around 1,500, comprising influential figures like Members of Parliament, judges, actors, and business leaders.
-
Imran Khan's Party-Backed Lawmakers Denied Reserved Seats In Pak Parliament
Pakistan's election commission on Monday blocked lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan from taking a share of parliamentary seats reserved for women and minorities, after a poll marred by rigging claims.
-
Jagdeep Dhankhar vs Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi On Women Reservation
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said an impression should not be created that the reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies was "only on paper", dismissing Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi's remarks on the issue.
-
Rajya Sabha Passes Bills Extending Women's Reservation To J&K, Puducherry
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 4 pm after two Bills to introduce reservation for women in legislative assemblies of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir were passed by voice vote in the House amid an uproar by the opposition over the security breach.
-
Over 2,000 Children Adopted By Indians, 224 By Foreigners This Year: Centre
More than 2,000 children have been adopted by Indians in the financial year 2023-24 so far while 224 children have been adopted by foreigners, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani informed the Parliament on Wednesday.
