News18 Evening Digest: Women's Reservation Bill, Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict and Other Top Stories

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Last Updated: September 19, 2023, 17:29 IST

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PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said this is the first bill being brought to the new Parliament building and described it as a “historic change”.   (File photo/Getty images)

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday said this is the first bill being brought to the new Parliament building and described it as a “historic change”. (File photo/Getty images)

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Hello, readers! In today’s evening digest, News18 brings to you the latest updates on the women’s reservation bill, anti-terrorism operations launched in Armenia-controlled parts of Nagorno-Karabakh and many others.

Women’s Reservation Bill: 33% Seats in LS and Assemblies, Quota Within SC/ST Seats, Unlikely Before 2024 Elections

The Women’s Reservation Bill introduced by the Narendra Modi government has proposed reserving one-third or 33% seats for women “as nearly as may be” in the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. READ MORE

Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan Says Anti-Terror Ops Launched in Armenia-Held Breakaway Region

Azerbaijan’s defence ministry on Tuesday announced that it has begun anti-terrorism operations in Armenia-controlled parts of Nagorno-Karabakh. READ MORE

360 View | ‘Financial Freedom’ or ‘Freebies’? Cash Transfers New Hit as Cong & BJP Bet on Women Voters

“It is ours,” said Congress Parliamentary Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, referring to the women’s reservation bill as she entered Parliament early Tuesday morning. Her approach towards the bill, which includes her letters to the Central government, requesting passage of the bill in the special session, clearly indicates that Congress will claim its share of credit as it had proposed the reservation 13 years ago during the time of UPA-II. READ MORE

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra Embrace Ivory And Gold Theme As They Celebrate With Kids; Pics

Shilpa Shetty has been celebrating the tradition of Ganesh Chaturthi for several years now. Each year, she welcomes Lord Ganpati into her home. This year, she continued this ritual, and she was spotted at an idol store with her husband, Raj Kundra. The actress, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Sukhee, looked stunning in traditional attire. However, what drew attention was Raj once again covering his face with a mask. READ MORE

If You Bowl Well Against Rinku Singh, You Get Self-belief And Confidence: Meerut Mavericks’ Abhinav Tiwari | Exclusive

Meerut Mavericks’ spinner Abhinav Tiwari stamped his authority with the ball as he bagged a three-fer in his very first outing for the side in the recently concluded UPT20. However, it wasn’t his wickets which hogged the limelight but his ability to bowl with both hands. READ MORE

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