3 bills introduced in Lok Sabha to make way for women’s reservation

Three Bills introduced in the Lok Sabha propose increasing its strength from 543 to 815 seats, with 272 reserved for women, while assuring no loss to states or men, even as the Opposition strongly objects over delimitation based on the 2011 Census.

The move has sparked sharp debate, with critics warning of federal imbalance and southern states potentially losing representation, while the government defends it as a step towards implementing the 33 per cent women’s quota.

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India imports LNG from US, Oman, and Nigeria in March as Qatar, UAE supplies dry up

India’s LNG imports fell 20 per cent year-on-year to 1.2 million tonnes in March 2026 as supplies from Qatar and the UAE dropped to zero amid the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

While alternative imports from the US, Oman, and Nigeria partly offset the shortfall, the disruption has tightened Asian supply and pushed prices higher, though India’s power sector remains largely insulated due to its low reliance on gas.

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Wipro Q4 earnings: profit slips, revenue rises; ₹15,000 crore buyback approved

Wipro reported a 1.89 per cent decline in March quarter FY26 net profit to ₹ 3,501.8 crore, even as revenue rose 7.6 per cent to ₹ 24,236.3 crore and announced its largest share buyback of ₹ 15,000 crore at ₹ 250 per share.

For FY26, net profit grew marginally by 0.47 per cent to Rs 13,197.4 crore with revenue up 3.96 per cent to Rs 92,624 crore, as the company focuses on AI-led growth and strategic deals.

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West Asia conflict hits aviation, tourism, inbound travel dips 15-20%, industry faces ₹18,000 cr loss: PHDCCI

The West Asia conflict has hit India’s aviation, tourism and hospitality sectors, causing a 15–20 per cent drop in inbound tourists and an estimated ₹18,000 crore loss for aviation due to flight disruptions and rising costs.

While domestic demand offers some support, higher expenses, shifting travel trends and business declines are putting pressure on profitability across airlines, hotels and restaurants.

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Published on April 17, 2026