Opposition Blocks Constitutional Amendment Bill on Women’s Reservation, Government Faces Setback

By: The Trek News Desk In a significant development in Parliament on Friday (April 17, 2026), a united Opposition defeated a key Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed at accelerating the implementation of women’s reservation. The proposal sought to redistribute Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census. During voting, the Bill secured 298 votes in favour,…

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Artemis II Mission: Crew Returns Safely to Earth After Historic Lunar Journey

By: The Trek News Desk In a major milestone for human space exploration, the Artemis II mission has successfully concluded with all four astronauts safely returning to Earth. After travelling to the far side of the Moon, the crew completed their journey aboard the Orion capsule, which made a controlled re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere before…

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Amaravati Gets Legal Status as Andhra Pradesh Capital After Presidential Assent

By: The Trek News Desk In a significant development for Andhra Pradesh, Droupadi Murmu has approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, officially granting Amaravati legal recognition as the state’s capital. The move is being seen as a crucial step in fulfilling a long-standing demand and shaping the state’s administrative future. Welcoming the decision,…

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Proposed Peace Plan Could End Hostilities Between Iran and U.S., Reopen Strait of Hormuz

By: The Trek News Desk A potential diplomatic breakthrough may be underway as Iran and the United States reportedly received a proposed plan aiming to end ongoing hostilities and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Sources say Pakistan has acted as the primary mediator, presenting a two-tiered framework…

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