Women's Reservation Bill, Strait of Hormuz, ED raid, Cabinet decisions among Top News Stories of April 17 till 8:30 pm; Also Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 17, 2026: Here are the top news updates for today.
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Women’s Reservation Bill defeated in Lok Sabha, fails to secure two-thirds majority
"Completely open": Iran restores Strait of Hormuz access for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire
ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora's premises, 12 other locations in FEMA probe
Breaking: Centre approves Wheat Procurement relaxation for Punjab after untimely rains.
"Completely open": Iran restores Strait of Hormuz access for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire
All major roads in Attari constituency of Amritsar to be transformed, CM Mann lays foundation stone
Transfers Breaking: 129 DSPs transferred; List Inside
Trump wishes Taranjit Singh Sandhu success as Delhi Lt Governor, praises role in strengthening India-US ties
Punjab Cabinet allows landowners to de-silt rivers, drains at own cost ahead of Monsoon
Punjab Cabinet approves reservation roster changes in 6 districts, grants farmers relief for flood prevention
Amritpal to remain in Dibrugarh Jail, Punjab Government not to re-impose NSA, High Court issues interim order.
Himachal: Sukhu-led Cabinet clears 1,000 police jobs, raises MSPs for organic wheat, turmeric and other crops
Rahul Gandhi: We defeated attack on Constitution, Women’s Reservation bill was about changing the political structure
Priyanka Gandhi: Women’s Reservation Bill failure is a win for democracy
Women are seeing who is obstacle in their path, opposition parties will face their wrath in polls: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
Amit Shah in Lok Sabha: Those opposing delimitation are against SC/ST seat increase; Watch LIVE
Dr. Prabhleen Kaur who quit job on same day over alleged hospital malpractices, honoured by Human Rights Commission
Congress MPs accuse Centre of misleading House on Women's Reservation Bill, seek all-party meet
Centre eases wheat procurement norms for Punjab after high-level meeting of Pralhad Joshi, Satnam Sandhu & Ravneet Bittu
Bhog and Rasam Pagri for Babushahi Journalist Sanjeev Sood on April 18
Chandigarh Administration invites applications for 257 Clerk, Steno-Typist posts; No Interview, Merit-based selection
Minister Harpal Cheema flags off 25 new vehicles to boost excise & taxation enforcement
Haryana to launch dedicated citizen helpdesk for revenue grievances; 48-hour resolution
Over 1.7 million registered for Char Dham Yatra as final inspections conclude
Civilians return home in southern Lebanon after ceasefire, remain hesitant to stay permanently
India replaces China in US smartphone supply chain, captures 40% share: Report
Trump claims Iran agreed to give "nuclear dust" back to US
Will the Prime Minister tell us how much black money has been recovered from the countless raids conducted so far at the residences of "AAP" leaders? Asks Kejriwal
Will fully cooperate with agencies, truth will prevail: Sanjeev Arora
BJP murdering democracy: Bhagwant Mann on ED raids at AAP leaders
Punjabi Radio host gets 5 year jail term for narcotics smuggling
Have sent sacrilege Bill to Punjab Governor: Bhagwant Mann
Have not received file of sacrilege bill: Kataria
Akasa Air aircraft returned to bay in Delhi after contact by another airline's plane
Pet custody cannot be treated like property, emotional bond must be considered: Delhi High Court
US issues six-point statement outlining terms of Lebanon ceasefire