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Jharkhand RS seats: Cracks appear in INDIA bloc

May 1, 2026, 02:57 PM - 2 min read

Jharkhand is represented by six members in the Rajya Sabha, with biennial elections held for two seats. One seat is currently vacant following the demise of former Chief Minister Shibu Soren.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin welcomes Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal at the party's headquarters - file image.

‘Welcome to NDA’: RS chair backs AAP rebels’ BJP merger

April 27, 2026, 02:02 PM - 3 min read

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the Chairman's decision on X, welcoming the group to the NDA and taking a swipe at the opposition by bidding "goodbye to the Tukde-Tukde INDI Alliance."

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh addressing a gathering. (Photo: PTI)

AAP moves RS Chairman against 7 defecting MPs

April 26, 2026, 04:56 PM - 4 min read

AAP has moved the Rajya Sabha Chairman seeking disqualification of seven MPs who joined BJP, calling it defection, while dismissing claims of Punjab MLAs being in touch with the defectors.

Sanjay Singh seeks disqualification of 7 Aam Aadmi Party RS MPs who joined Bharatiya Janata Party, citing defection law.

AAP files petition seeking removal of MPs from RS who quit party

April 26, 2026, 02:21 PM - 2 min read

AAP has urged the Rajya Sabha chairman to terminate the memberships of the seven MPs, claiming that they were elected to the Upper House on an AAP ticket but later decided to leave the party.

This combo image shows Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs, clockwise from top left, Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, Swati Maliwal, Harbhajan Singh, Vikramjit Singh Sahney and Rajinder Gupta. In a massive jolt to AAP, seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Chadha, Pathak and Mittal, quit the party on Friday, April 24.

Defected MPs intensify attack on AAP as crisis spills into Punjab

April 25, 2026, 09:16 PM - 6 min read

AAP crisis deepens as Chadha-led defection sparks protests in Punjab, sharp attacks on Kejriwal, and major political realignment in Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the House was adjourned sine die, concluding the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (@sansad_tv/X via PTI Photo).

Stormy Budget Session concludes

April 18, 2026, 10:10 PM - 3 min read

Stormy Budget Session ends after women’s quota Bill fails in LS, falling 54 votes short; Parliament records high productivity amid repeated disruptions.

Harivansh Singh secures third term as RS Deputy Chairman

April 17, 2026, 01:01 PM - 2 min read

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Rajya Sabha on Friday and congratulated him. The PM noted that the unanimous decision reflected deep-seated trust in Singh's leadership.

INDIA bloc to boycott Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman poll, alleging no consultation; BJP fields Harivansh for third term amid Opposition protest.

INDIA bloc to boycott Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman polls

April 16, 2026, 01:06 PM - 2 min read

The Rajya Sabha is set to elect its new Deputy Chairman on Friday, April 17, under Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Upper House of Parliament.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Ashok Mittal - file image.

ED raids premises linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal

April 15, 2026, 10:58 AM - 2 min read

This high-profile move by the central agency comes shortly after Mittal’s political profile was elevated within the party, having recently taken over from Raghav Chadha as the AAP’s deputy leader in the Upper House.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses reporters in Bengaluru, announcing an all-party meeting on April 15 to discuss implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act ahead of Parliament’s special session.

All-party meeting on Apr 15 to discuss women's quota: Kharge

April 13, 2026, 03:41 PM - 3 min read

Congress will hold an all-party meeting on April 15 to discuss implementation of the women’s reservation law.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar waves to supporters as Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary (R) looks on, in Patna.

Nitish calls Bihar Cabinet meet on Apr 14, new CM likely next day

April 12, 2026, 05:31 PM - 4 min read

Nitish Kumar may resign after an April 14 Cabinet meeting, with Bihar likely to get a new Chief Minister the next day amid a major political transition.

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

April 10, 2026, 02:10 PM - 1 min read

The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha chairman C P Radhakrishnan in his chamber at a brief ceremony.