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Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJP

The BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-supported independent winning a seat. Accusations of betrayal and being 'sold out' are being exchanged between alliance partners. The BJP alleges the bloc's agenda is 'loot and corruption'.

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Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls: RJD claims all four MLAs voted for INDIA bloc candidate

Reports of cross-voting emerged from Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections. The RJD stated all its four MLAs voted for the INDIA bloc candidate Pranav Jha. Congress alleged betrayal after Pranav Jha's loss. The CPI(ML) Liberation confirmed its MLAs voted as planned. The NDA candidate Parimal Nathwani secured victory, while the INDIA…

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Former PM IK Gujral's son loses nearly Rs 8 crore in cyber fraud. Here's how scamsters fooled ex Rajya Sabha MP's company

Former MP Naresh Gujral lost Rs 7.8 crore in a cyber fraud. Scammers impersonated him on a messaging app and manipulated an employee's phone records. They directed RTGS transfers for business purposes. Police have frozen Rs 4 crore and are working to recover the rest. The fraud was discovered when…

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Need to think seriously about this "betrayal": Congress' Rajesh Thakur after Pranav Jha's loss in Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand

"We had 26 votes, and we got 21 votes, with one vote invalid. In our alliance, 16 votes were ours, four were from JMM, four were from RJD, and two were from CPI(ML)L. It appears that we may not have received the votes of RJD and CPI(ML)L," Thakur told ANI.

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Action will be taken against Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who violate whip, says Arvind Sawant

Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its MPs ahead of a crucial meeting in New Delhi. Party leaders have stated that action will be taken against those who defy the whip. Rebel MPs have reportedly met with the Lok Sabha Speaker, claiming support from six out of nine…

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'Sanjay Raut's language leading to destruction of Shiv Sena (UBT)': Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav criticizes Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's language. He states this language is causing the party's destruction. The Union Minister also commented on the upcoming Shiv Sena Foundation Day. He mentioned that true followers of Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology will attend. Reports suggest some Shiv Sena (UBT)…

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Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmet

A parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning with the National Education Policy-2020. The committee noted a lack of significant growth in enrollment ratios. The government stated allocations are based on departmental needs and within budget ceilings.

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'No abusive language, this is how it's used in Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut amid row over his remarks against rebel UBT MPs

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday defended his offensive language against the rebel MPs during a press interaction, saying that such expressions are part of "regular usage in Maharashtra" and asserting that he is aware of the appropriate language to be used in different contexts.

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'Reason why MPs don't want to be with them': Maharashtra Minister Shirsat slams Sanjay Raut's abusive remarks

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his recent use of abusive language toward party MPs suspected of switching sides, calling the conduct "insulting" and "not right."

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'Didn't have means to travel by rickshaw, now fly in private jets': Sanjay Raut targets party MPs amid defection buzz

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused party leaders of defecting, claiming they owe their political rise to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged an 'Operation Tiger' was underway to ferry MPs away via chartered jet, warning of accountability for those leaving the party.

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"Completely destroyed it": Kunal Ghosh slams Sudip Bandhopadhyay over BJP meet

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticizes senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay for meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Ghosh alleges Bandyopadhyay has weakened the party organization. The article highlights growing internal crisis within TMC with several MLAs and MPs rebelling. Rebel MPs are urged to resign their Lok Sabha seats won under…

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Apparent to everyone 'seat chori' took place, will fight: Natarajan after SC dismisses plea

The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination papers. Natarajan stated that seat theft has occurred and the party is ready to fight. The court cited the availability of election petitions as a remedy. Three BJP candidates were declared elected…

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Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP

The BJP claims a document signed by 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs indicates a "real TMC" led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, not Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged an "implosion" within TMC due to dynastic politics, stating the party has moved away from Mamata Banerjee.

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Congress holds 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejection

Congress workers staged a Satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar. They are opposing the Election Commission of India's decision to reject Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. Party leaders allege undemocratic practices and a conspiracy between the BJP and the ECI. They demand a Supreme Court…

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SC points Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan to EC remedy in nomination dispute

The Supreme Court has indicated it generally does not intervene in rejected nomination cases before elections. Candidates usually seek remedies through election law after rejection. The court questioned if it had ever interfered at this nomination scrutiny stage. This stance was taken while hearing a Congress leader's plea against her…

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TMC Lok Sabha mass exodus: 19 MPs including Saayoni Ghosh and Satabdi Roy sign dissent note to Speaker

Trinamool Congress is in significant internal turmoil. Several MPs have sought separate seating in Lok Sabha, signaling a split. Rajya Sabha MPs are resigning, raising questions about party unity. Rebel leaders deny merger talks with Congress but claim strong MLA support. Speculation of alignment with NDA is also rife.

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BJP's Tai Tagak elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh

Returning officer-cum-secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Tadar Meena, formally declared Tagak elected following the close of the candidature withdrawal period at 3 pm.

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, three others elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka

Four candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and two other Congress leaders, Mansoor Ali Khan and Pawan Khera, secured seats. BJP's M Nagaraja also won. The election was scheduled for June 18, but an independent candidate's nomination was rejected. This leaves…

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All four BJP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Four Bharatiya Janata Party candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. The main opposition Congress did not field any candidates. Rajubhai Shukla, Mansinh Parmar, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, and Jitendra Kanjariya were declared winners. Their terms begin as the tenure of four sitting MPs concludes on June 21.…

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Four NDA candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh

Four candidates from the NDA alliance have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. Three members are from the TDP party and one is from the Jana Sena party. The Returning Officer announced their victory. This development strengthens the NDA's presence in the Upper House. The election…

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BJP's Satish Poonia, Alka Gurjar, Cong's Neeraj Dangi elected unopposed to RS from Rajasthan

Three candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar from the BJP, and Neeraj Dangi from the Congress secured their seats. This happened after the deadline for withdrawing nominations passed. The biennial election was for three seats. The terms of the current…

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TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns as member of Rajya Sabha

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Upper House with immediate effect, marking the third resignation from the party within a week and adding to signs of growing unrest within the Trinamool Congress.

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'NDA bond will continue till my last breath': HD Deve Gowda refutes JD(S)-BJP rift rumours over Rajya Sabha seat

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has dismissed rumors of a rift between JD(S) and BJP. He stated his alliance with the NDA will continue. Deve Gowda emphasized his personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He praised Modi's leadership and India's economic growth. The comments came after Deve Gowda…

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'Have to work in Assam, nothing as opportunistic,' says Sushmita Dev after quitting TMC

Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Trinamool Congress and Rajya Sabha. She stated her desire to work in Assam. Dev met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She cited political and personal reasons for her decision. Dev previously belonged to the Congress party. This development follows internal party rifts and…

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Deve Gowda says his relationship with PM Modi more important than RS seat

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda clarified his bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personal. He stated this relationship is not dependent on a Rajya Sabha seat. Gowda expressed no regrets about not continuing in the Upper House. He believes Modi has done significant work for the country's…

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