The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala on Monday launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme, offering free travel for women and transgender persons in ordinary KSRTC buses across the state, fulfilling a key election promise. Many poor women who commute daily for work, including those employed as housemaids, will benefit from this initiative, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said after inaugurating the landmark programme by lighting a traditional lamp at a function held in Thampanoor KSRTC bus terminal in Thiruvananthapuram. (PICS/PTI)

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die, marking the end of the Budget Session. While leaders like Narendra Modi and Amit Shah attended closing proceedings, the session ended amid a political standoff after the women’s reservation bill failed to pass (Pics/PTI)