Modi pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences - AP News

Modi pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences  AP News

India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.

DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session and Adds a Vaccine Bill

The Florida governor is expected to propose a congressional map that could result in up to five new Republican-leaning seats. Some in the party fear it could backfire.

By Patricia Mazzei and Pooja Salhotra

Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution’s “no-war” clause a priority amid rising threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive.

By Michelle Lee, Chie Tanaka

What is the controversial bill on antisemitism French MPs are debating?

MP Caroline Yadan has been accused of trying to silence criticism of Israel with her bill, which aims to 'combat new forms of antisemitism.' A petition against the text has gathered over 700,000 signatures.

Justin Trudeau at Coachella? That’s just wrong: at a certain age, things must change

If you have to consult the Reddit thread ‘am I too old for Coachella?’, then the answer is probably ‘yes’ This morning, over breakfast, in the course of discussing the week’s news, I happened to say the word “Coachella” in front of my two scornful 11-year-olds, whose heads snapped up from their screens in unison. “How have you heard of Coachella?” said one in amazement. “How have you heard of Coachella?” I replied. They exchanged a look with which I’ve become increasingly familiar – namely, t...

By Emma Brockes

India plans more seats for women in parliament, links it to ‘delimitation’

BJP links implementation of law reserving 33 percent of seats for women to redrawing of parliamentary constituencies.

Proposed antisemitism law in France stir free speech debate

French lawmakers are due to vote on ​new laws defining antisemitism, proposed in the wake of a surge in anti-Jewish incidents but which critics say could be used to censor criticism of Israel and chill protest movements. The French law, which is scheduled to be debated on Thursday, proposes to sanction "implicitly" justifying terrorism, calling for the destruction of a state recognised by France, and comparisons of Israel to the Nazis. Critics – including some rights groups, academics and lef...

By FRANCE24

Donna Kennedy-Glans: Carney’s unity push risks replacing debate with managed consensus

Carney’s push risks turning Parliament into managed consensus and sidelining genuine opposition — especially in Alberta and the West

By Terry Newman

'Don't want credit': Top quotes from PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech on women's reservation bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the women's reservation Bill as a defining moment for India's democracy, emphasizing the need for greater female representation in policymaking. He asserted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, providing 33% reservation for women, will give India a new direction, linking it to the nation's ancient democratic roots and the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.

By TOI NEWS DESK

33 per cent quota, 100 per cent commitment: Why the Women’s Reservation Bill is a test for the Indian man

By Vinay Sahasrabuddhe

‘Credit ka blank cheque’: PM Modi jibes at Oppn over women's quota bill, says ‘ready to give advertisement to anyone’

Calling the women's reservation bill in “favour of the country's democracy,” PM Modi noted that the reservation will be the country's collective decision.

"My Duty To Take Everyone Along": PM To Samajwadi Party MP On OBC Remark

Dharmendra Yadav alleged that PM Modi is from the OBC community but does not keep their interest in mind.

India plans parliament expansion for women; opposition cries foul

India’s government was seeking to expand the size of parliament by two-fifths to increase the representation of women lawmakers, but opposition parties have cried foul, saying it would benefit the ruling party. “We’re set to take historic steps to empower women,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ahead of the special sitting of parliament on Thursday, to debate constitutional amendments to both expand seats for women and the overall size of parliament to over 800. ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Kerala's electricity demand surges to record high amid summer heatwave - Khaleej Times

Kerala's electricity demand surges to record high amid summer heatwave  Khaleej Times