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'Ram ko loota, desh ko loota': Sibal takes dig at BJP on Ram temple donation theft

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has called for the defeat of the BJP government, accusing them of looting the nation and even Lord Ram, dismissing their "achche din" slogan as false. His remarks come amid allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, leading to an SIT investigation and…

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8 newly-elected MPs take oath as Rajya Sabha members

Eight newly-elected Rajya Sabha MPs, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leader Tarun Chugh, took their oaths on Monday. Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the ceremony. Kharge took his oath separately, while the other seven members were sworn in within the House. Prominent leaders like Sonia Gandhi…

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Mallikarjun Kharge takes oath as member of Rajya Sabha

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has taken his oath as a Rajya Sabha member after his successful re-election from Karnataka. He was among four candidates, including three from Congress and one BJP nominee, declared elected unopposed to fill the four vacant seats from the state. The terms of the outgoing members,…

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Opposition cites former editor's passport, voter roll ordeal to target Centre

A former editor's passport renewal stalled after his name was removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls, sparking outrage from opposition parties. Congress, TMC, and CPI(M) leaders decried the incident as a sign of eroding citizen rights, linking it to the controversial Special Intensive Revision exercise. They argue this disenfranchises vulnerable…

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Modi govt cabinet reshuffle buzz gains momentum; revamp likely before Parliament Monsoon session

Cabinet reshuffle: A reshuffle of the Modi government's Council of Ministers is expected soon, possibly before the Monsoon session of Parliament. The exercise is likely to coincide with the announcement of the BJP's new national team. Sources suggest that younger leaders may be given prominent roles, while some ministers could…

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Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare moves NCW against Sanjay Raut, seeks criminal case over alleged abusive remarks

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Jyoti Waghmare has approached the National Commission for Women (NCW) against UBT Sena MP Sanjay Raut, seeking the registration of a criminal case against him.

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Vice President Radhakrishnan administers oath to 10 newly elected Rajya Sabha members

Ten new members took their oath of office in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, administered by Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. The newly inducted lawmakers represent states including Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. The ceremony saw oaths taken in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu, marking a…

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Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJP

The BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-supported independent winning a seat. Accusations of betrayal and being 'sold out' are being exchanged between alliance partners. The BJP alleges the bloc's agenda is 'loot and corruption'.

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Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls: RJD claims all four MLAs voted for INDIA bloc candidate

Reports of cross-voting emerged from Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections. The RJD stated all its four MLAs voted for the INDIA bloc candidate Pranav Jha. Congress alleged betrayal after Pranav Jha's loss. The CPI(ML) Liberation confirmed its MLAs voted as planned. The NDA candidate Parimal Nathwani secured victory, while the INDIA…

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Former PM IK Gujral's son loses nearly Rs 8 crore in cyber fraud. Here's how scamsters fooled ex Rajya Sabha MP's company

Former MP Naresh Gujral lost Rs 7.8 crore in a cyber fraud. Scammers impersonated him on a messaging app and manipulated an employee's phone records. They directed RTGS transfers for business purposes. Police have frozen Rs 4 crore and are working to recover the rest. The fraud was discovered when…

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Need to think seriously about this "betrayal": Congress' Rajesh Thakur after Pranav Jha's loss in Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand

"We had 26 votes, and we got 21 votes, with one vote invalid. In our alliance, 16 votes were ours, four were from JMM, four were from RJD, and two were from CPI(ML)L. It appears that we may not have received the votes of RJD and CPI(ML)L," Thakur told ANI.

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Action will be taken against Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who violate whip, says Arvind Sawant

Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its MPs ahead of a crucial meeting in New Delhi. Party leaders have stated that action will be taken against those who defy the whip. Rebel MPs have reportedly met with the Lok Sabha Speaker, claiming support from six out of nine…

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'Sanjay Raut's language leading to destruction of Shiv Sena (UBT)': Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav criticizes Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's language. He states this language is causing the party's destruction. The Union Minister also commented on the upcoming Shiv Sena Foundation Day. He mentioned that true followers of Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology will attend. Reports suggest some Shiv Sena (UBT)…

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Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmet

A parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning with the National Education Policy-2020. The committee noted a lack of significant growth in enrollment ratios. The government stated allocations are based on departmental needs and within budget ceilings.

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'No abusive language, this is how it's used in Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut amid row over his remarks against rebel UBT MPs

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday defended his offensive language against the rebel MPs during a press interaction, saying that such expressions are part of "regular usage in Maharashtra" and asserting that he is aware of the appropriate language to be used in different contexts.

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'Reason why MPs don't want to be with them': Maharashtra Minister Shirsat slams Sanjay Raut's abusive remarks

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his recent use of abusive language toward party MPs suspected of switching sides, calling the conduct "insulting" and "not right."

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'Didn't have means to travel by rickshaw, now fly in private jets': Sanjay Raut targets party MPs amid defection buzz

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused party leaders of defecting, claiming they owe their political rise to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged an 'Operation Tiger' was underway to ferry MPs away via chartered jet, warning of accountability for those leaving the party.

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"Completely destroyed it": Kunal Ghosh slams Sudip Bandhopadhyay over BJP meet

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticizes senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay for meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Ghosh alleges Bandyopadhyay has weakened the party organization. The article highlights growing internal crisis within TMC with several MLAs and MPs rebelling. Rebel MPs are urged to resign their Lok Sabha seats won under…

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Apparent to everyone 'seat chori' took place, will fight: Natarajan after SC dismisses plea

The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination papers. Natarajan stated that seat theft has occurred and the party is ready to fight. The court cited the availability of election petitions as a remedy. Three BJP candidates were declared elected…

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Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP

The BJP claims a document signed by 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs indicates a "real TMC" led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, not Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged an "implosion" within TMC due to dynastic politics, stating the party has moved away from Mamata Banerjee.

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Congress holds 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejection

Congress workers staged a Satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar. They are opposing the Election Commission of India's decision to reject Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. Party leaders allege undemocratic practices and a conspiracy between the BJP and the ECI. They demand a Supreme Court…

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SC points Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan to EC remedy in nomination dispute

The Supreme Court has indicated it generally does not intervene in rejected nomination cases before elections. Candidates usually seek remedies through election law after rejection. The court questioned if it had ever interfered at this nomination scrutiny stage. This stance was taken while hearing a Congress leader's plea against her…

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TMC Lok Sabha mass exodus: 19 MPs including Saayoni Ghosh and Satabdi Roy sign dissent note to Speaker

Trinamool Congress is in significant internal turmoil. Several MPs have sought separate seating in Lok Sabha, signaling a split. Rajya Sabha MPs are resigning, raising questions about party unity. Rebel leaders deny merger talks with Congress but claim strong MLA support. Speculation of alignment with NDA is also rife.

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BJP's Tai Tagak elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh

Returning officer-cum-secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Tadar Meena, formally declared Tagak elected following the close of the candidature withdrawal period at 3 pm.

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, three others elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka

Four candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and two other Congress leaders, Mansoor Ali Khan and Pawan Khera, secured seats. BJP's M Nagaraja also won. The election was scheduled for June 18, but an independent candidate's nomination was rejected. This leaves…

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