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Muslim organisations press Congress for one Rajya Sabha seat in Karnataka

Muslim organisations are pressing the Congress party for a Rajya Sabha seat from Karnataka. Elections for four seats are scheduled for June 18. The Congress is expected to win three seats. The Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations insists on one seat for a Muslim candidate.

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Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, praised Modi's leadership

Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has joined the BJP in New Delhi. Samantaray, a long-time associate of Naveen Patnaik, resigned from the BJD and Rajya Sabha on Monday, citing he was "systematically belittled." His departure follows that of two other BJD Rajya Sabha MPs who later secured BJP…

The Economic Times

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM Shivakumar reach Delhi amid leadership change buzz

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are in New Delhi for important meetings. Discussions are underway regarding potential cabinet changes and internal party matters. Clarity on the Chief Ministerial position is expected soon. Other key issues like Rajya Sabha elections and MLC polls will also be…

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Another setback for BJD as Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray quits, likely to join BJP

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has resigned from the party. He cited systematic belittlement as the reason for his departure. This follows similar exits by other Rajya Sabha MPs. Samantaray expressed gratitude to party chief Naveen Patnaik for past opportunities. He is reportedly likely to join the BJP.

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TDP-led NDA to win all 4 Rajya Sabha seats from Andhra on June 18

The TDP-led NDA is set to secure all four Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh. Elections are scheduled for June 18, 2026. The current Rajya Sabha composition will shift following this election. Sources indicate the TDP will contest two seats, with the BJP and Janasena each vying for one. The…

The Economic Times

EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18

The Election Commission has announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18. These elections will cover 10 states as incumbents retire between June 21 and July 19. Notable retiring members include HD Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Digvijay Singh. By-elections for one seat each in Maharashtra and Tamil…

The Economic Times

'Thin line between defamation, political criticism': Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's plea against social media posts

Delhi High Court pondered the fine line between political criticism and defamation. MP Raghav Chadha approached the court against social media posts allegedly harming his reputation. The court questioned if political leaders can be sensitive to criticism. It noted that while dignity is important, free speech is also a constitutional…

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'Impact on India less due to good management, foresight': Harsh Vardhan Shringla on global energy challenges due to West Asia crisis

India's energy crisis impact remains limited. Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla credits the government's effective planning and timely intervention. Energy prices globally have surged significantly. India has cushioned this impact through diversification of energy imports and reduced duties. No fuel shortage or panic buying has occurred. Oil companies absorbed…

The Economic Times

Mandate hijacked: The constitutional sin of the seven AAP defectors

On April 6, 2026, eighteen days before he led seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs into the Bharatiya Janata Party, Raghav Chadha posted photographs on Instagram. He sat in a garden reading Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power. “Somebody gifted me a book this week,” he wrote.…

Newslaundry

Political Earthquake: AAP MPs Join BJP What Happened?

What if a single decision could shake an entire political landscape? In a move that surprised many, seven Members of Parliament from AAP have decided to join BJP. At first glance, it feels like just another political shift. But look closer and it begins to reveal something deeper. Because this…

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The comedians and influencers standing up for their right to mock Modi

IN FOCUS: As parody accounts vanish and comedians’ videos are blocked, a growing number are pushing back in India – arguing that satire is not a crime but a constitutional right. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

‘Attack on free expression’: Content creators, media contest govt’s ‘arbitrary’ notices

In recent weeks, the Central government has intensified its scrutiny of popular social media accounts that critique the government, policy or highlight urgent social issues. Under different sections of the IT Act, 2000, authorities are issuing notices to restrict account access or to demand the removal of specific posts.

Newslaundry

AAP Seeks Replacement of Raghav Chadha as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formally written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat requesting the removal of Raghav Chadha from his position as deputy leader of the party in the Upper House, according to sources quoted by PTI.

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Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin Resign from State Legislatures Ahead of Rajya Sabha Roles

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday resigned from their respective positions in the Bihar Legislative Council and Bihar Legislative Assembly, complying with constitutional requirements following their recent election to the Rajya Sabha.

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Analysis of Rajya Sabha MPs Reveals Criminal Cases and Billionaire Lawmakers

An analysis of affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha MPs shows that a significant number of lawmakers have declared criminal cases against themselves, while a notable portion are billionaires.

Newslaundry

In Delhi, breathing safely has been a coin toss for the last 4 years, says govt data

Data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday revealed that the capital’s air quality breached the 200 AQI mark on 685 days since 2022 – crashing through the ‘poor’ threshold set by the CPCB and frequently spiralling into ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ territory.

Newslaundry

From J&K statehood to BHU polls: 699 Parliamentary assurances the government never delivered

In 2016, the petroleum ministry was asked in the Rajya Sabha if it would act against officials from the government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and its regulator Directorate General of Hydrocarbons for “inaction”. This was a case of alleged gas flow from an ONGC block to a Reliance Industries…

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Govt declares Delhi has had the lowest AQI in 8 years. Rahul Gandhi urges for a debate on pollution

Responding to the Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose's questions about the action that the Union government has taken to address the worsening air quality in the national capital, they claimed that "Delhi has observed the lowest average AQI in the past 8 years, i.e., from 2018 to 2025 (barring 2020…

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BJP MP Ram Chander Jangra on Bihar voter rolls, ‘anti-national journalists’, Dhankhar exit

In a conversation with Newslaundry, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra insists the opposition is “exaggerating” about alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.

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Sansad Watch: From ‘vote chori’ to ‘Vande Mataram’, Parliament’s stormy Monsoon Session ends

The final week of the Monsoon Session was as chaotic as its beginning. Opposition MPs continued protests over alleged ‘vote chori’ and Bihar’s special intensive revision until the last day. The session, which ran from July 21 to August 21, lasted 32 days with 18 sittings. Against the scheduled 120…

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In Parliament, 3 queries on press freedom, 1 evasive reply

The government insists India’s media is free and thriving. But when it comes to answering how exactly that freedom is being protected – especially in the face of falling press freedom rankings and rising attacks on journalists – it appears to get cagey. At least that’s what a Rajya Sabha…

Newslaundry

Sansad Watch: Chaos in house, PM out of town

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha remained disrupted through the week. On average, the Rajya Sabha functioned for just 47 minutes a day, while the Lok Sabha clocked only 20.

Newslaundry

How money bills are being used to evade parliamentary debate on crucial matters

Over the last decade, some of the most significant legislations have been passed in Parliament with minimal debate in both houses. The Aadhar Act of 2016, amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Income Tax Act of 2025 are all examples of laws pushed through the…

The Independent UK

Indian vice president’s sudden resignation to ‘prioritise health’ sparks political speculation

Dhankhar’s sudden resignation sparks political uproar in India, with opposition questioning timing and citing possible internal strife

The Independent UK

Indian lawmaker slammed for saying widows of Kashmir terror attack lacked ‘heroism’

Women present during Kashmir attack ‘lacked spirit of warrior women’, lawmaker from Modi’s party says

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