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Raghav Chadha Leads Mass Exit from AAP; 7 Rajya Sabha MPs Merge with BJP

In a dramatic political development, Raghav Chadha has formally parted ways with the Aam Aadmi Party and announced a collective merger with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha. He is joined by six other Members of Parliament, taking the total number of defectors to seven. This coordinated move is significant because it meets […]

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Raghav Chadha Hits Back at AAP After Removal as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader, Calls Allegations ‘Coordinated Attack’

New Delhi: Days after being removed as deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, party MP Raghav Chadha has strongly responded to criticism from his own party, dismissing the allegations as part of a planned campaign to target him. In a video message shared on social media, Chadha said he felt […]

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AAP Replaces Raghav Chadha as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader, Fuels Speculation of Internal Differences

New Delhi:The Aam Aadmi Party has made a significant change in its parliamentary leadership by removing Raghav Chadha from the post of deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Party insiders indicated that Chadha, who had been serving in the role since 2023, has been replaced by Punjab-based Member of Parliament Ashok Mittal.Sources revealed that the […]

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PM Modi Bids Farewell to Retiring Rajya Sabha MPs Says Public Service Never Ends

New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to retiring members of the Rajya Sabha, underlining that there is “no full stop” in public life and that their experience will continue to benefit the nation. Addressing the House, the Prime Minister acknowledged the contributions of outgoing members and emphasised that public […]

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Sanjay Jha links Nalanda’s Global Aspirations with Bihar’s Development Drive

Manoj Kumar info@impressivetimes.com New Delhi: The Union Government has reiterated its commitment to develop Nalanda University as a global centre for higher education and research. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also said the university is being strengthened as a modern, multidisciplinary and international institution, rooted in Nalanda’s ancient legacy. He added the focus is on […]

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Rajya Sabha Member Kartikeya Sharma welcomed the Vice President of India at the commencement of today’s sitting

New Delhi : During the proceedings,  Sharma placed several Unstarred Questions in the Rajya Sabha, seeking detailed information from the concerned Ministries on priority areas that impact national planning and the development trajectory of Haryana. The questions submitted today cover critical operational and technical aspects across sectors: Energy Storage and Grid Stability Sharma has sought […]

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Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Amid Deadlock Over Bihar Voter List Revision

New Delhi- The Rajya Sabha witnessed another day of disruption as a standoff between the ruling party and the Opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s voter list continued. The deadlock forced the Deputy Chairman to adjourn proceedings until 2 PM. Opposition members demanded a discussion on the voter list issue, creating significant […]

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Rajya Sabha Approval Seals Passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025

New Delhi : In a significant legislative move, Parliament on Friday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod in the early hours after an intense 12-hour-long debate. The Bill was cleared with 128 members voting in favour and 95 against, following its earlier approval in the Lok Sabha. The […]

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Rajya Sabha Chairman Calls Meeting With House Leaders on Cash Recovery Issue

New Delhi : Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has called a crucial meeting with Leader of the House JP Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge today to discuss the issue of cash recovery from the residence of a Delhi High Court judge. The issue, which has sparked intense debate in political and legal circles, […]

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges National Policy to Regulate Freebies & Standardize Government Spending

New Delhi, March 19, 2025: In a significant address to the Rajya Sabha, Chairman raised concerns over the rising trend of freebies in electoral politics and called for the formulation of a national policy to ensure that government expenditures are utilized in a structured and transparent manner for the larger public interest. Highlighting the fiscal strain […]

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