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The fifth estate: Sagarika Ghose joins a long list of journalists entering politics

Journalist-author Sagarika Ghose has sprung a surprise with the Trinamool Congress’s decision to field her as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls. But she isn’t the first – India has had a long list of journalists entering the political arena, some even becoming ministers.

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"Came as a surprise": BJP's Raja Devendra Pratap Singh on RS nomination from Chhattisgarh

Raja Devendra Pratap Singh, who has been nominated as a BJP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Chhattisgarh, on Sunday said the decision took him by 'surprise'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliamentary affairs: On the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha

The last five years have been unprecedented in Indian parliamentary history

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PM Modi lauds Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded former PM Manmohan Singh's contribution to Parliament and said his valuable thoughts as a leader is 'inspiration" for lawmakers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament proceedings | PM Modi lauds Manmohan Singh's contribution to Rajya Sabha

Bidding farewell to members retiring from the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 8 lauded the contribution of his predecessor Manmohan Singh to the House.

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Court allows AAP leader Sanjay Singh to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP

Delhi court grants permission to jailed AAP MP Sanjay Singh to take oath as Rajya Sabha member.

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Parliament proceedings | Rajya Sabha passes Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024

Parliament proceedings: Rajya Sabha passes Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024, Bhupender Yadav said that development and environment protection must go together

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Delhi Court permits AAP leader Sanjay Singh second time to go to Parliament to take oath as MP

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Tuesday permitted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh for the second time to go to Parliament in police custody and take oath as a Rajya Sabha MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha to discuss Interim Budget; FM Sitharaman to move The Finance Bill 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to move The Finance Bill, 2024 for its consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP alone will get at least 370 seats and NDA will cross the 400-seat mark: PM Modi

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses confidence in NDA winning over 400 seats in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Union Ministers seek apology from Congress for MP’s remark on ‘separate nation’ for south

Union Ministers demand apology from Congress after Lok Sabha member suggests south India may seek separate nation due to lack of funds in Union Budget, sparking debate and calls for action.

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Swati Maliwal made to retake oath after she read wrong text

AAP leader Swati Maliwal had to retake her oath in the Rajya Sabha after reading the wrong text, and was criticized for raising an "unwarranted slogan."

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Mallikarjun Kharge says the President’s speech sounded akin to propaganda for the Prime Minister

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes President's speech for praising PM Modi, lacking vision, and ignoring key issues like job creation and reducing prices.

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Somanna asks to be accommodated in Rajya Sabha

Senior BJP leader V. Somanna, who met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday, said he had appealed to the party’s Central leadership to accommodate him in the Rajya Sabha and make him in charge of three Lok Sabha seats considered tough to win. He said the…

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In Tamil Nadu, politics has been a mixed bag for its tinseltown stars

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Privileges panel to seek responses from 11 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs

The Privileges Committee of the Rajya Sabha, in a meeting held in New Delhi decided to seek responses from 11 members suspended on charges of breach of privilege during the recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament. Their suspension is pending till the report of the panel, headed by Deputy Chairman…

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Jagan finalises three YSRCP candidates for Rajya Sabha elections

With the tenure of its three Rajya Sabha members ending, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has reportedly finalised the candidates for the election. Chief Minister and YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to field an SC candidate and the names will be announced soon. The party gave priority…

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Privileges Panel of Rajya Sabha to meet on January 9, hear 11 suspended MPs

The Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha is scheduled to meet next week, where 11 opposition MPs will be given an opportunity to put across their views over the issue of their suspension for unruly conduct during the recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre wants Opposition MPs to behave like Bidhuri, Brij Bhushan to avoid suspension: TMC's O'Brien

Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for protesting against security breach; Derek O'Brien takes jibe at govt, mentions MPs facing allegations of misconduct.

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Year in Review | How India’s political landscape transformed in 2023

Yearender 2023: The year 2023 marks a significant chapter for India's political parties, with the five state polls and general elections just months away. Here’a a look at how India’s political landscape changed over several elections and the shift in power.

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Law of numbers: On the winter session and a low in India’s parliamentary democracy

The winter session of Parliament that was adjourned sine die marked a new low in India’s parliamentary democracy

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Parliament proceedings | Turbulent winter session of Parliament ends a day ahead of schedule

The 2023 winter session of Parliament saw a security breach in the Lok Sabha, suspension of 146 MPs, and the disqualification of Trinamool Congress MP Mohua Moitra from the Lok Sabha.

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Parliament gives nod to bill on appointment, service conditions of CEC, ECs

The Lok Sabha passes a Bill to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha.

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Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

Opposition MPs protest suspension, march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk, demanding PM Modi speak on security breach issue.

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Record breaking suspension of 143 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

The ongoing winter session of Parliament witnessed a historic suspension of 143 Members of Parliament (MPs), with 97 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha. The suspension, triggered by the Opposition’s demand for a statement on a security breach, drew criticism from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who…

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