Rajya Sabha
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Bypoll to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24; know when results will be declared
India | Jul 06, 2026, 12:23 PM ISTThe bypolls were necessitated following the resignations of Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik from the Upper House.
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Union Minister of State George Kurian steps down, President Murmu accepts resignation
India | Jun 23, 2026, 10:30 AM ISTGeorge Kurian has resigned as Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, with President Droupadi Murmu accepting his resignation with immediate effect.
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'Rahul Gandhi not acceptable to allies': BJP's big charge after Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll result
India | Jun 18, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTAfter NDA-backed Parimal Nathwani defeated Congress candidate Pranav Jha in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, the BJP claimed the result reflected growing dissatisfaction with Rahul Gandhi within the I.N.D.I.A bloc. The ruling party at the Centre also called Gandhi a "liability" for the bloc.
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Rajya Sabha Numbers Game: NDA inches closer to two-thirds majority after Nathwani's Jharkhand win
India | Jun 19, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTNDA-backed Parimal Nathwani's victory in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election has strengthened the ruling alliance's position in the Upper House. With its tally rising to 152, the NDA is inching closer to the two-thirds majority required for key constitutional amendments.
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Parimal Nathwani, BJP-backed candidate, wins Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls in big jolt to Congress
India | Jun 18, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTParimal Nathwani received 30 votes in the Rajya Sabha election. However, two of those votes were declared invalid, taking his effective tally to 28 votes, exactly the number required to secure victory.
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Rajya Sabha Election Results Updates: Parimal Nathwani wins Jharkhand thriller, JMM bags one seat
India | Jun 18, 2026, 08:50 PM ISTRajya Sabha Election Results: JMM's Baidyanath Ram secured an expected win, while NDA-backed Independent Parimal Nathwani defeated Congress candidate Pranav Jha. Nathwani's victory has sparked speculation of cross-voting within the ruling I.N.D.I.A bloc.
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Fresh rift in MP Congress? Videos of Digvijaya Singh, Jitu Patwari and Harish Chaudhary spark buzz
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 16, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTViral videos from a press conference, held after Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected, have exposed the acrimony brewing behind closed doors within the Madhya Pradesh Congress.
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Kharge, Tarun Chugh among 24 MPs elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha: Here's the party-wise breakup
India | Jun 12, 2026, 01:33 PM IST24 leaders, including Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, were among those who were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Of the 24 seats, 19 were won by the BJP-led NDA, while the Congress bagged rest of the five seats.
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Koel Mallick quits Rajya Sabha, TMC's Upper House strength falls to 9 in big blow to Mamata: Report
Kolkata | Jun 11, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTKoel Mallick quits Rajya Sabha: Her resignation comes after days of speculation in political circles that the celebrated actor may call it quits any day. The news of her resignation came 66 days after taking the oath in Rajya Sabha.
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BJP wins all three Rajya Sabha seats unopposed in MP after Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejected
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 11, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTBJP candidates Rajneesh Agrawal, Tarun Chugh and Mahesh Kewat have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected.
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Is Babul Supriyo TMC's next surprise exit amid exodus of leaders? Cryptic post sparks buzz
India | Jun 11, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTThe development comes after three TMC Rajya Sabha MPs — Sushmita Dev, Prakash Chik Baraik and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy — resigned from both the party and the Upper House, fuelling talk of unrest within the ruling camp.
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BJP-backed Parimal Nathwani's Rajya Sabha nomination accepted despite Congress' objection
Jharkhand | Jun 10, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTThe Returning Officer declared Nathwani's nomination valid after examining documents and reviewing objections raised during the scrutiny process.
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Natarajan slams BJP for RS nomination rejection, Congress to hold hunger strike | Key points
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 09, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTMeenakshi Natarajan on Tuesday said it all began when the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party fielded a third candidate despite lacking the requisite numerical strength. She said it also became evident that they were engaging in politics designed to trample upon the Constitution and democracy.
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Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh rejected in big jolt to Congress
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 09, 2026, 07:05 PM ISTMeenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected after the BJP had objected to her nomination, alleging that she had concealed her criminal record. Following the cancellation of her nomination, BJP candidate Mahesh Kevat has now been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.
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Why Parimal Nathwani's nomination could alter the course of Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls
Jharkhand | Jun 08, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTParimal Nathwani on Monday met BJP leaders at party office in Ranchi. Earlier, he also met Chief Minister Hemant Soren. His meetings with BJP leaders and Soren has sparked a buzz that he has secured support of both camps for the Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra : Will Modi win the biggest election of 2026?
Kurukshetra | Jun 05, 2026, 08:39 PM ISTWill Modi secure the largest majority in 2026? Will a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, delimitation, and women's reservation be realized? Will the BJP grow stronger and Modi's power increase?
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JMM eyes both Jharkhand Rajya Sabha seats, deepening rift with Congress: What's the math?
Jharkhand | Jun 05, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTJMM has asserted its claim on both Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand, a day after Congress announced Pranav Jha as its candidate. The move has sparked fresh political buzz within the I.N.D.I.A bloc ahead of the June 18 Rajya Sabha elections.
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Congress announces 7 candidates for Rajya Sabha; nominates Kharge, Pawan Khera from Karnataka
India | Jun 05, 2026, 03:26 PM ISTThe elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18 in 10 states where the incumbents are retiring on different dates beginning June 21 to July 19.
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TVK allots Rajya Sabha seat to Congress for Tamil Nadu bypoll on June 18
Tamil Nadu | Jun 03, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTRajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu fell vacant following the resignation of AIADMK member CV Shanmugam. The election will be held on June 18.
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Rahul Gandhi to attend DK Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony on June 3
India | Jun 01, 2026, 07:01 PM ISTDK Shivakumar will take the oath as the Karnataka Chief Minister along with his cabinet colleagues on June 3 at the Lok Bhavan premises.