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Parliament Proceedings Disrupted as Opposition Protests Over Student Demonstration Crackdown

New Delhi, July 27:Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were suspended until 12 noon on Monday after repeated protests by Opposition members over the alleged police action against students during the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo‘ demonstration linked to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. The disruptions began immediately after the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha […]

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Government Introduces Bill to Penalise Disruption During Vande Mataram Rendition

New Delhi, July 24: The Central Government on Friday introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha, proposing criminal penalties for individuals who deliberately obstruct or disrupt the rendition of Vande Mataram. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai tabled the Bill during the Monsoon Session of […]

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RJD RS MP Sanjay Yadav Accuses Modi Govt of Failing Students, Seeks Education Minister’s Resignation

New Delhi: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi-led government of failing to protect the interests of students amid the ongoing examination controversy. Demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, he alleged that repeated paper leaks, recruitment irregularities and the police action against protesting students […]

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Seeks Action on Defected Rajya Sabha MPs in Meeting with President

New Delhi, May 5, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday arrived in the national capital accompanied by all Aam Aadmi Party MLAs from Punjab, taking the ongoing political dispute over alleged defections of Rajya Sabha members directly to the President of India. The delegation submitted a signed memorandum at Rashtrapati Bhavan, urging […]

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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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