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The delimitation bill fails the floor test in the Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Apr 17 (NAI) The Delimitation Bill, 2026, failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on Friday, dealing a setback to the Centre during the special session of Parliament after a marathon debate marked by sharp exchanges between the government and the Opposition. The bill was put to vote following nearly 12 hours of discussion on a set of key legislations, including amendments linked to the women’s reservation framework. According to the final division, 298 members voted in favour and 230 against, falling short of the special majority required for passage of a constitutional amendment.

Senior British official resigns over Mandelson appointment but Starmer insists he won’t go

LONDON, April 17, 2026 (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday resisted demands he resign over revelations that his scandal-tainted pick for U.K. ambassador to Washington was appointed despite failing security checks. Starmer says he was not informed that the Foreign Office had overruled the recommendation of security officials in early 2025 not to give Peter Mandelson the job. Many considered Mandelson a risky appointment because of his past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer said he was “absolutely furious” that he had been kept in the dark, calling it staggering” and “unforgivable.” He said he

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks ​with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three sources told Reuters. Pakistan ‌deployed some two dozen jets in the escort, as well as the force’s Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance to ensure the safety of the delegation back from Islamabad, said two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the operation. One said similar security protection would be provided for subsequent talks if the Iranians ask for it, “otherwise Pakistani aircraft

Silver plunges Rs 5,700, gold falls Rs 1,600 in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) Silver price declined by Rs 5,700 to Rs 2.53 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Friday while gold fell to Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams amid subdued demand in the domestic market. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal plunged Rs 5,700, or 2.2 per cent, to Rs 2,53,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes). Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also decreased Rs 1,600, or 1.01 per cent, to Rs 1,56,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). “Gold remained range-bound with subdued price action as markets stayed

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