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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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Karnataka MLC Election Results 2026: Congress wins 5 seats, BJP bags 2
Karnataka | Jun 18, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTKarnataka MLC Election Results: Eight candidates were in the fray for seven seats, with each candidate needing 28 votes to secure a win.
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'Let’s try a thought experiment': Shashi Tharoor counters delimitation debate with salary analogy
India | Jun 18, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTWhile reiterating that the Congress supports women’s reservation in legislatures, Shashi Tharoor argued that linking the implementation of women’s quota to delimitation could fundamentally alter India’s federal balance.
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INDIA bloc vs NDA in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Polls today: Will Parimal Nathwani spring a surprise?
India | Jun 18, 2026, 08:46 AM ISTThe INDIA bloc appears to have a numerical advantage. It holds 56 MLAs in total — including 34 from the JMM, 16 from Congress, four from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and two from CPI(ML) Liberation.
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'Who churned poison in INDIA Bloc?' DMK lambasts 'immature' Rahul Gandhi for Opposition friction
India | Jun 16, 2026, 10:36 AM ISTDMK accused Rahul Gandhi of weakening opposition unity across states, questioned his credibility to lecture allies on coalition politics, and asked, "If the INDIA alliance produced poison instead of nectar, who was responsible for churning it in the first place?."
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BJP's 'resign and face polls' dare meets Revanth Reddy's big retort, says 'ready to quit if...'
Telangana | Jun 15, 2026, 06:04 PM ISTTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has strongly countered the BJP's demand that he resign and seek fresh elections, saying he is “ready to quit if Prime Minister Narendra Modi resigns and dissolves the Union government first.”
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'Payasam' spills onto Kerala Minister Bindu Krishan during 'Priyadarshini' scheme launch | WATCH
India | Jun 15, 2026, 02:46 PM ISTBindu Krishna, who is Kerala's Women and Child Development Minister, was travelling in a crowded bus when 'payasam' was being offered to the Congress workers. Suddenly, a bowl of 'payasam' fell onto Krishna amid the heavy rush, leaving her in an awkward moment.
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'Indira Gandhi would have banned BJP': Gehlot sparks political firestorm, saffron party hits back
India | Jun 15, 2026, 02:38 PM ISTAshok Gehlot sparked a political row after saying Indira Gandhi would have banned the BJP if she were alive today, accusing the party of promoting religious polarisation. The BJP hit back strongly, calling his remarks anti-Hindutva and linking them to the Congress’s Emergency-era legacy.
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Congress to host 'mega job fair' on Rahul Gandhi's 56th birthday; over 150 companies to participate
India | Jun 14, 2026, 06:21 PM ISTMore than 150 private companies, including Tata Motors, Haier, Amazon, Flipkart, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Kia, Nykaa, HDFC Bank, Dabur, D Mart, JCB, and Parle, are expected to participate in the event.
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Will NCP(SP) return to Congress fold? Merger buzz intensifies
Maharashtra | Jun 14, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTA lot of speculations are being made lately that the NCP(SP) could merge with the Congress in a bid to unite the opposition to challenger the BJP-led NDA. However, no formal discussion has taken place between leaders of the two parties.
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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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Should Mamata join hands with Congress to fight against BJP? Sougata Roy says then only something...
Kolkata | Jun 11, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTTMC MP Sougata Roy said he has never dismissed the Congress as a 'zero' entity and the Congress is a pan-India party with around 100 MPs.
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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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'Biased, contrary to law': Meenakshi Natarajan moves SC against Rajya Sabha nomination rejection
India | Jun 11, 2026, 08:58 AM ISTMeenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected over allegations that she had failed to disclose certain information in the affidavit submitted along with her nomination. The objection was filed by BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat, who is also in the fray for the third Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh.
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Congress says no decision taken yet regarding moving court in Meenakshi Natarajan case: Sources
India | Jun 10, 2026, 09:39 PM ISTThe Congress sources added that no decision has been taken yet regarding moving the court in this matter. Earlier in the day, top Congress leaders met the Election Commission, alleging that the nomination papers of Meenakshi Natarajan were wrongly rejected.
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Ritabrata Banerjee says TMC faction enjoys backing of 64 Bengal MLAs now, will remain independent
West Bengal | Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTOn June 3, expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, backed by a bloc of 58 of 80 TMC legislators – more than the two-thirds needed for legislative identity – secured recognition from Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose as the Leader of the Opposition.
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TMC sources dismiss Congress merger buzz after Mamata-Sonia meeting, call reports 'baseless'
Kolkata | Jun 10, 2026, 11:26 PM ISTThe clarification from the TMC comes comes as the party battles crisis within its parliamentary ranks. On Wednesday, another party leader, Sushmita Dev, resigned as Rajya Sabha MP, following Sukhendu Roy's resignation on Monday.
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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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From Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand to letter to CJI on SIR: 5 key INDIA bloc decisions
India | Jun 08, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTINDIA bloc meeting: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that a total of 25 parties participated in the INDIA bloc meeting, and all the leaders aired their views.
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DMK and AAP absent, TMC out of power: Why this is INDIA bloc's biggest test yet
India | Jun 08, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTMonday's meeting for INDIA bloc is critical for the alliance, as it has suffered setbacks in recently held assembly polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Thus, the alliance would reconsider its strategy to take on the BJP ahead of the crucial elections in UP next year.