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news The Hindu 2026-04-17

Constitution Amendment Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha; Global Developments Reported

The Constitution Amendment Bill concerning women's quota faced defeat in the Lok Sabha. Global stories covered include Sri Lanka's energy minister resignation and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.


Major political and geopolitical developments lead today’s headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s quota faces a setback in the Lok Sabha, while Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister resigns amid controversy. Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over global shipping, even as remarks by Tejasvi Surya on Telangana trigger a political storm. The Supreme Court also flags illegal sand mining in Madhya Pradesh. Stay tuned for the full breakdown.

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