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3 reasons why Congress support to AAP over Delhi ordinance is more about optics than gains

NEW DELHI: After much prevarication, the Congress on Sunday decided to support Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the Narendra Modi government’s ordinance on the control of services in Delhi by declaring that it will oppose a bill whenever it is introduced in Parliament. However, the stand seems to…

The Times of India

AAP confirms it will join Opposition meet in Bengaluru

AAP to attend Opposition meet in Bengaluru on July 17-18. The party also welcomes Congress' stand to oppose Centre's ordinance in the PAC meeting held on July 16.

The Hindu

At Sansad TV, vice president Dhankhar calls the shots on content, layoffs, appraisal

Sansad TV laid off 26 employees last month. Contracts of 19 temporary and freelance staff were terminated on June 12, while seven senior employees were sacked on June 27, and 15 others were told their work will be reviewed over the next six months.

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BJP picks up Rajya Sabha candidates from Gujarat

The ruling BJP on Wednesday fielded a former legislator Babu Desai from North Gujarat and a political dynast Kesridevsinh Zala as two Rajya Sabha candidates besides the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar for the three seats in Gujarat.

The Hindu

In Rajya Sabha pick for West Bengal, BJP seeks to push for North Bengal support

BJP nominates Ananta Maharaj for Rajya Sabha from West Bengal, to gain support of Rajbanshi community. TMC announces 6 candidates, including one from North Bengal, to counter BJP's inroads.

The Hindu

Differently-abled activist in Green India Challenge

Cyclist Mohit Niranjan and entrepreneur Chandrakant Sagar, both differently-abled, joined Rajya Sabha MP Joginapally Santosh Kumar in the Green India Challenge to plant saplings. Mohit, 21, launched a campaign to spread awareness on soil conservation. Santosh praised Chandrakant for his "Plastic Free society" campaign on a wheelchair. #GreenIndiaChallenge #SoilConservation #PlasticFreeSociety

The Hindu

There is no match to Modi at the Centre, claims BJP MP

The success and public response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting at Warangal has once again shown that when it comes to the Parliament polls and national issues, people are sure to give their vote to him, claimed Rajya Sabha MP K. Laxman on July 11.

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Bharatiya Janata Party picks Sadanand Shet Tanavade for Rajya Sabha election from Goa

BJP has decided to field its Goa unit president Sadanand Shet Tanavade for the election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the coastal state, a senior party functionary said on July 11.

The Hindu

TMC to send five-member fact-finding team to Manipur on July 14

The Trinamool Congress said a five-member party delegation will visit the ethnic strife-torn Manipur on July 14 to reach out to the affected people of the northeastern State.

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on July 10, 2023 filed his nomination papers for elections to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha polls from Gujarat

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday filed his nomination papers for elections to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha Election: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar files nomination papers in Gandhinagar

Jaishankar was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat in 2019, when he was inducted to the Union Cabinet. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Derek O'Brien, Saket Gokhale among 6 candidates named by TMC for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced the names of six candidates, including party spokesperson Derek O’Brien, for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Governors in Opposition-ruled States interfere; Tamil Nadu CM Stalin right in seeking Governor Ravi's removal: Kapil Sibal

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on July 10 alleged that Governors in Opposition-ruled States “destabilise and interfere”, as he backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin’s demand seeking removal of Governor R. N. Ravi.

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Kejriwal putting AAP workers in govt jobs, alleges BJP

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday lashed out at the Arvind Kejriwal government in the national capital, claiming that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, which was already facing multiple charges in the Delhi excise policy scam, were recruiting party workers in government posts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chhagan Bhujbal says rebellion stemmed from Sharad Pawar’s own family and not because of him

He pointed out that former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Praful Patel, a colleague of Mr. Sharad Pawar in Delhi, Mr. Ajit Pawar, his nephew, and Dilip Walse-Patil, a close aide, were all connected to the internal discord.

The Hindu

Union Minister on UCC : “customs of tribals will be respected”

Minister of State for Health and former Minister of State for Law, S P Singh Baghel on July 4 said the BJP had the utmost respect for tribal communities and nothing would be done to hurt their religious and social customs.

The Hindu

AAP likely to skip Bengaluru Opposition meet; leaders say unity will be unaffected by absence

The Aam Aadmi Party is likely to skip the Opposition meeting scheduled for July 17 and 18 in Bengaluru, party sources said, with the Congress refusing to comply with the condition laid out by the AAP to publicly declare support for its campaign against the Delhi ordinance

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CBI chargesheet against Tejashwi, Lalu and Rabri: RJD leader Manoj Jha calls it "political vendetta"

According to the CBI, irregular appointments of candidates were made in Central Railway, violating the laid down norms and procedures of Indian Railways for recruitment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP won’t accept Nitish again at any cost, says Sushil Modi

Bihar BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi on July 3 said his party would not join hands with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar again at any cost “even if he rubs his nose at the BJP’s door”.

The Hindu

Nitish meeting party MLAs, MPs individually

After meeting with party legislators, Ministers and workers, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on July 2 started meeting party MPs one-on-one at his official residence in Patna. Mr. Kumar met four party MPs — three from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha — individually for about 15 minutes.

The Times of India

Arvind Kejriwal promises change as AAP takes on BJP and Congress in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over widespread inflation, taxes even on essential food items, and expensive electricity in power-surplus Chhattisgarh.

The Hindu

Uniform Civil Code | Congress to hold back from reacting to PM Modi’s ‘dog whistle’

The party quoted the 21st Law Commission which had declared that the UCC is “neither necessary nor desirable”.

The Hindu

Differences over UCC | Opposition parties are not ‘photocopies’ of each other, says Derek O’ Brien

Opposition parties are not “photocopies” of each other, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha Parliamentary leader Derek O’ Brien said on July 1, in the context of two of the 15 Opposition parties articulating divergent stances on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

The Times of India

BJP, Congress clash over upcoming monsoon session of Parliament

NEW DELHI: The ruling BJP and the principal opposition Congress have started to spar much ahead of the forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament.

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