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BJP fields fresh candidates for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha polls; drops Hardeep Puri, seven others

Among the Rajya Sabha members retiring from the state are BJP leaders Hardeep Singh Puri, B L Verma, Arun Singh, Geeta Shakya, Neeraj Shekhar, Brijlal and Seema Dwivedi, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav and BSP's Ramji Gautam.

The Economic Times · 6h ago

No More 13 Recharges? TRAI’s New Rule Explained

For years, many prepaid users have questioned why a “monthly” mobile recharge often lasted only 28 days. That small difference could mean making 13 recharges over a year instead of 12. Now, new TRAI recharge rules are giving prepaid users more flexibility. The changes include 30-day recharge options, monthly renewal…

MyLifeXP · 13h ago

Bengali film actor Koyel Mallick joins BJP, day after party fields her for Rajya Sabha polls

Koyel Mallick, a Bengali film actor, officially joined the BJP and was nominated for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. She previously served as a TMC Rajya Sabha MP before resigning this July. The BJP's West Bengal general secretary welcomed her and expressed hopes for her nomination filing. Mallick stated it…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

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'They ran away, they were scared': SP MP Shiv Pal Patel takes jibe at Congress over Rahul Gandhi not contesting from Amethi in LS polls

Tensions between the Samajwadi Party and Congress over seat-sharing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections intensified after SP Rajya Sabha MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel criticised Rahul Gandhi and Congress' reported demand for 150 seats. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav later asked party leaders to keep their views on seat-sharing…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Parliamentary panel reshuffle: Who gets what, check full list of new chairpersons

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have reconstituted their department-related parliamentary standing committees for the year. Most chairpersons from the previous term have been retained while a few new appointments have been made. Shashi Tharoor has been reappointed as chairperson of the external affairs committee. Charanjit Singh Channi will continue leading…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Rajya Sabha polls: Mayawati slams Samajwadi Party for 'dynastic politics, favouring capitalists'

BSP president Mayawati recently criticised the Samajwadi Party for allegedly engaging in dynastic politics. She highlighted the party's nomination choices, suggesting they contradict its claims of supporting backward and minority communities. Mayawati emphasised BSP. prioritising candidates from the underprivileged and dedicated workers

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Kapil Sibal slams Parl panel's upcoming 'visit to SC for informal discussion' with judges on simultaneous polls

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has objected to the Parliament panel’s proposed informal discussion with Supreme Court judges on “One Nation, One Election”, calling the October 6 meeting unprecedented and unconstitutional. He argued that such an interaction could undermine the separation of powers, particularly if the legislation later faces judicial…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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What will happen to policyholders if a life insurer fails? BJP MP urges PM Modi to create a safety net

In a recent appeal, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement a robust protective system for insurance policyholders. He suggested creating a statutory policyholders' protection scheme as a safeguard against potential insolvencies and bankruptcies among insurers. Drawing from successful international examples, Gopchade recommended…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Crude surged. Why didn’t India’s petrol prices?

As the West Asia conflict drove up oil costs, India kept a much larger rise from reaching the pump. This explainer dives into how protection came from diversified supplies, a tax cut, losses absorbed by fuel retailers and an ethanol programme built before the crisis.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

SP names Ramgopal Yadav, Dhanraj Nathwani as candidates for Rajya Sabha, to file nomination on Wednesday

Samajwadi Party has announced nominations for two candidates for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized the selection process and questioned the backgrounds of the candidates. Akhilesh Yadav previously claimed that voter suppression affected his party in recent elections. Polling for these Rajya Sabha seats is…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

INDIA bloc to meet on SIR row on Wednesday, Akhilesh Yadav to miss meet due to prior commitments; SP senior leader will attend

The INDIA bloc is planning a high-level meeting to address recent disagreements within the Election Commission. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav will not attend as he has prior commitments at a farmers conference in Lucknow. A senior leader from his party will represent him at the upcoming meeting. Earlier, Congress…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Lobbying intensifies ahead of Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council polls in UP

Intense behind-the-scenes maneuvering is heating up among political factions as they prepare for the Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections. Rajya Sabha voting is scheduled for October 16, followed by the Legislative Council on October 23. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party are set to hold meetings…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

111 MPs, MLAs changed parties after winning elections since 2022: ADR

A total of 111 MPs and MLAs changed parties in India between 2022 and 2026. Nagaland and West Bengal recorded the highest instances of such defections, with Nagaland having 32 cases. Most of the changes were linked to realignments among political parties like the NDPP and NPF. The Association for…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Mayawati appoints Ishan Anand as BSP's National Coordinator: Who is he?

Akash Anand, once seen as the political successor of Mayawati, has faced significant setbacks in his career. After a series of promotions, he was removed from key responsibilities multiple times since 2024. Mayawati recently stated that Anand's conduct post-marriage has influenced her decision to separate him from the party. Furthermore,…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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The Economic Times · Sep 23

Derek O'Brien calls for revival of motion seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday called for action on a Rajya Sabha motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, after a report said two Election Commissioners had objected to several poll panel decisions during the SIR exercise.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

'Majority not with Gyanesh Kumar': Kapil Sibal demands suspension of CEC, halt to SIR process

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has raised concerns about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's support within the Election Commission. He claims that two Election Commissioners objected to irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision process. Sibal argues that decisions should be taken by majority voting among the commissioners, which did not…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

UP Assembly polls: BSP Chief Mayawati to chair all-India meet on electoral roadmaps, candidate selection

Mayawati will chair a significant all-India meeting in Lucknow to discuss the party's electoral strategies. This meeting is set to focus on preparations for upcoming Assembly elections in several states. Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has expressed his interest in contesting the Rajya Sabha elections. Mayawati previously questioned…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats announced; BJP likely to retain 8 in Uttar Pradesh, SP eyes gain, BSP faces exit

The Election Commission has scheduled Rajya Sabha elections for twelve seats on October 16th. A heated rivalry is anticipated in Uttar Pradesh for ten seats, with the BJP expected to secure eight. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the BJP aims to capture the lone contested seat. In Uttarakhand, the ruling BJP…

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The Economic Times · Sep 22

Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, Bengal on October 16; MLC polls for 28 seats on October 23

The Election Commission of India announced election schedules for Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils. Biennial elections will fill 12 Rajya Sabha seats across three states. Simultaneously, 28 Legislative Council seats will see biennial elections in 4 states. Polling for Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 16. Legislative Council elections…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

TMC's Saket Gokhale targets CEC, asks where he was registered as voter during 2002-03 SIR

In a post on X, Gokhale, a former Rajya Sabha MP, said Kumar is shown as a voter in Delhi's electoral roll, registered as Gyanesh Kumar, son of Subodh Kumar. He said Kumar was born in Uttar Pradesh, is a Kerala cadre officer, and has done postings in Delhi.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Kapil Sibal hits out at CEC Gyanesh Kumar over voter notice, says issue may reach Supreme Court

Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after receiving a notice questioning his voter registration details. Sibal said he had completed the verification process with local officials and questioned why he was served a notice, warning that voter-list deletions could reach the Supreme…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Higher EPS pension: Ruling party MP urges PM Modi to ensure uniform, time-bound implementation

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in pending higher EPS pension issues. He highlighted procedural hurdles under Para 26(6), continuing litigation, pending Parliamentary Assurance No. 271/72, financial sustainability concerns and differing pension treatment among trust employees. He sought uniform implementation, faster…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

BJP's Vinod Tawde, Radha Agarwal discuss UP poll preparations

BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde met Rajya Sabha member Radha Mohan Das Agarwal in Gorakhpur. They discussed the state's political situation and organizational strengths and weaknesses. Ticket distribution and upcoming election preparations were also key topics of their conversation. Agarwal noted Tawde visited his home after he was omitted…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

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.

The Economic Times · Sep 13

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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