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China benefited most from BRICS summit: Sibal

Kapil Sibal called BRICS a “motley” grouping and said China emerged as the biggest beneficiary from the New Delhi summit. However, he credited India with securing a joint declaration despite differences among members, noting that it avoided references to de-dollarisation or an alternative currency.

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AAP, GFP announce alliance for 2027 Goa assembly polls

The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party announced their 'Goa First' alliance for 2027. This new coalition aims to provide voters a non-BJP, non-Congress alternative. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed confidence in forming the next government. He also stated the party learned lessons from Rajya Sabha MP defections. The…

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Kapil Sibal embraces ‘Dimagi Naxal’ label, calls horse trading a constitutional crisis

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal declared himself a 'Dimagi Naxal' during a recent talk. He explained that horse trading has evolved from sellers tricking buyers to buyers now being the tricksters. This practice is not merely a scandal but a significant constitutional crisis. It undermines representative government and the integrity…

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Reframe 2026 by Breakthrough puts gender norms at the centre of India’s workforce conversation

Breakthrough’s three-day summit in New Delhi brought together 70+ speakers and 400+ attendees to explore what it will take for women to enter, stay and thrive in the workforce

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TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NCPI credentials, flags 84-day silence of EC on RTIs

Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale questioned the Election Commission's 84-day delay in responding to his RTI query. He sought details about the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and its credentials. Gokhale also inquired about 20 sitting TMC MPs claiming to have joined this party. The Lok Sabha Secretariat also failed…

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Mayawati 'frees' nephew Akash Anand from BSP after father-in-law quits politics

BSP chief Mayawati announced Akash Anand is completely freed from the party. This decision follows his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth's retirement from politics. Mayawati cited Anand's perceived greater attachment to family interests over party concerns. She stated Siddharth's retirement was sought for the party's larger interests. The party aims to return…

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AAP alleges fraud as Raghav Chadha makes it to Delhi voter rolls

Deleted in Punjab’s special intensive revision, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name is now available in Delhi’s draft roll.

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Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP over voter roll row, says followed all ECI procedures

Raghav Chadha denied Aam Aadmi Party's allegations regarding his voter registration. He stated that all Election Commission of India guidelines were followed. The Election Commission clarified the standard procedures for electoral roll modifications. AAP questioned how Chadha's name appeared after a draft roll was published. This situation raises questions about…

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31-member joint panel formed to examine FCRA Amendment Bill; BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal named chairperson

A 31-member joint parliamentary committee will examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal chairs the panel, which includes members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition parties had previously protested the bill, alleging it targeted minorities and NGOs. The government rejected these claims and challenged…

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Raghav Chadha's name deleted from Punjab voter roll, Rajya Sabha MP alleges 'political vendetta'

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha alleges political vendetta by the Punjab government. His name was marked as 'shifted' in the state's draft electoral roll. Chadha claims AAP-appointed officials are responsible for this action. He cites ECI guidelines for public representatives which were allegedly violated. The final electoral rolls will be…

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TMC alleges misuse of police in West Bengal against its members

TMC leader Sagarika Ghose alleged police misuse in West Bengal targeting party activists. She stated that FIRs are not being uploaded online as directed by the Supreme Court. Mandatory notices are also not being served to accused individuals under new laws. Ghose claimed old cases are being revived, calling it…

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TMC MP Derek O’Brien appears before Kolkata Police as Camac street office clash probe widens

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien appeared before Kolkata Police on Wednesday. He was questioned regarding a scuffle at Abhishek Banerjee's office. The incident involved the removal of a billboard bearing Trinamool Congress signage. Abhishek Banerjee had also appeared before the police on Tuesday for questioning. Fourteen people have been…

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SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal alleges the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision manipulates voter lists. He claims this exercise aims to help the BJP win upcoming elections. BJP agents reportedly target minority voters for bulk deletions in Jharkhand. Congress leaders also criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "Vote Chori Aayog".

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BJP to launch 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark PM Modi's 25 years of service: National Secretary Kavita Patidar

BJP National Secretary Kavita Patidar announced a 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign. This initiative will celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's twenty-five years of dedicated public service. A state-level workshop is scheduled for Saturday to discuss the campaign's objectives. Party workers will focus on advancing the Prime Minister's vision for a developed…

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Parliament sees growing trend of bills introduced, passed in same session: PRS data

More than half of bills in the 18th Lok Sabha passed quickly. This trend accelerated sharply over the past year, analysis shows. The Monsoon Session saw eleven of twelve bills passed before its end. Many bills were cleared without any MP speaking on them. Lok Sabha functioned for only fifteen…

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Aston Martin crash in Hyderabad: Who is Jana Sena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh' son Lingamaneni Sanjush?

The death of 26-year-old Bharati Mukhi in an Aston Martin crash outside Hyderabad’s Inorbit Mall has brought 21-year-old Lingamaneni Sanjush into focus. Police have named him in the case and served notices, but no arrest has been made. Sanjush, son of Jana Sena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, is linked…

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Bills passed in 3 minutes, 9 with no LS MPs speaking: Parliament’s growing scrutiny gap

Parliament is increasingly passing Bills after relatively short periods of discussion. Data compiled from sessions between 2024 and 2026 across both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha show that while a few politically significant Bills did receive several hours of debate in both Houses, many have been cleared after…

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BJP reshuffle: Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, Tarun Chugh get BJP poll duties under Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde will oversee Uttar Pradesh, while Satish Poonia takes charge of Punjab. Tarun Chugh has been appointed in-charge for Gujarat and will retain his national role. These appointments are effective immediately and reflect ongoing party restructuring. Further…

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Rajya Sabha MPs elected to various statutory bodies, parliamentary panels

Ten Rajya Sabha members have been elected to various statutory bodies, including AIIMS institutes nationwide. Ashok Kumar Mittal and Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal secured positions within AIIMS institutions. Birendra Prasad Baishya and Sat Paul Sharma were also elected to AIIMS memberships. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Tiruchi Siva joined the Committee on…

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Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order; Oppn MPs rally behind her

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking intervention after she was asked to vacate a circuit house late at night amid protests outside. She raised concerns about the safety and dignity of women parliamentarians.

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21.55 lakh inoperative EPF accounts have average balance of around Rs 40,000: Check if your EPF money is also stuck; here's what you can do

EPFO member alert: Over the past four years, inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts have surged by eighty-four percent, with inactive balances witnessing a dramatic increase of one hundred sixteen percent. Furthermore, the average amount in these dormant accounts rose by sixteen percent. This trend indicates that many members are neglecting…

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West Bengal withdraws Banga Bibhushan from BJP MP Ananta Maharaj

The West Bengal government annulled the Banga Bibhushan award given to Ananta Maharaj. This action followed remarks he made about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had directed police to take stringent action against such comments. The award was previously conferred by Mamata Banerjee in February 2026. Roy…

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Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan flags disruptions, says session productivity stood at 39%

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan voiced deep concern over session disruptions. Frequent disorder derailed the House's functioning and lost valuable working hours. Opposition parties raised issues like NEET paper leaks and temple donations. Despite disruptions, twelve bills were considered and passed by the House. Members were urged to uphold…

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Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP linked ‘purification’ ritual after Haldwani speech; Union Minister Nadda assures probe

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar as LoP Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP-linked individuals performed a 'purification' ritual at a stage after his rally. Kharge decried the act as "untouchability," demanding arrests under the law. Leader of the House JP Nadda condemned the alleged incident, promising an investigation, while the Chairman urged action…

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Inquiry report on Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma tabled in Rajya Sabha

The two-volume inquiry committee report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, along with oral and documentary evidence. The three-member panel had investigated the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his Delhi residence following a fire. Varma has since resigned.

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