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Modi govt cabinet reshuffle buzz gains momentum; revamp likely before Parliament Monsoon session

Cabinet reshuffle: A reshuffle of the Modi government's Council of Ministers is expected soon, possibly before the Monsoon session of Parliament. The exercise is likely to coincide with the announcement of the BJP's new national team. Sources suggest that younger leaders may be given prominent roles, while some ministers could…

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Vice President Radhakrishnan administers oath to 10 newly elected Rajya Sabha members

Ten new members took their oath of office in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, administered by Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. The newly inducted lawmakers represent states including Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. The ceremony saw oaths taken in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu, marking a…

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TMC Lok Sabha mass exodus: 19 MPs including Saayoni Ghosh and Satabdi Roy sign dissent note to Speaker

Trinamool Congress is in significant internal turmoil. Several MPs have sought separate seating in Lok Sabha, signaling a split. Rajya Sabha MPs are resigning, raising questions about party unity. Rebel leaders deny merger talks with Congress but claim strong MLA support. Speculation of alignment with NDA is also rife.

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TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns as member of Rajya Sabha

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Upper House with immediate effect, marking the third resignation from the party within a week and adding to signs of growing unrest within the Trinamool Congress.

The Economic Times

Deve Gowda says his relationship with PM Modi more important than RS seat

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda clarified his bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personal. He stated this relationship is not dependent on a Rajya Sabha seat. Gowda expressed no regrets about not continuing in the Upper House. He believes Modi has done significant work for the country's…

The Economic Times

Sukhendu's exit deepens TMC unrest, rebel leader Ritabrata claims more MPs set to break ranks

Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee views Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation as a significant protest. He believes more party parliamentarians will publicly oppose the leadership. This comes as dissident TMC MPs reportedly met with a Union minister. Banerjee criticizes the party's internal functioning and favouritism. The TMC faces a volatile phase…

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Ex-Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray files nomination for Rajya Sabha bypoll as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate

Former Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray has filed his nomination papers as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha. He recently joined the BJP after leaving the BJD. Samantaray's election is expected to be unopposed given the BJP's majority in the state assembly. This…

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BJP announces candidates for RS polls in five states, fields Tarun Chugh from MP

The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for the Rajya Sabha elections, announcing its candidate lineup for five states. Among the highlighted nominees are Tarun Chugh from Madhya Pradesh and Satish Poonia from Rajasthan, while Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian did not make the cut this time.

The Economic Times

TVK chief Vijay allocates lone Rajya Sabha seat to Congress

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay has announced his party will give its single Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress. This seat became vacant after AIADMK leader C Ve Shanmugam resigned. The allocation follows meetings between Congress leaders and Chief Minister Vijay. The Congress expressed that this move will strengthen their…

The Economic Times

Mandate hijacked: The constitutional sin of the seven AAP defectors

On April 6, 2026, eighteen days before he led seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs into the Bharatiya Janata Party, Raghav Chadha posted photographs on Instagram. He sat in a garden reading Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power. “Somebody gifted me a book this week,” he wrote.…

Newslaundry

What to know as military-led Myanmar transitions back to an elected government

Myanmar’s Parliament has begun choosing a new president to lead an elective government, though the military retains power and influence

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton Holds Sizable Lead On John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary Ahead of Trump Endorsement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a sizable lead over Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the Republican primary for the nomination for the Upper House, according to a new poll.

Latin Times

Republicans Looking To Procedural Maneuver To Prevent Trump From Suffering War Powers Defeat

Senate Republican leaders are looking to implement a procedural maneuver related to the war powers resolution regarding Venezuela that passed the Upper House last week to prevent President Donald Trump from suffering a defeat, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Republicans Reportedly Executed a Coordinated Plan To Get Jasmine Crockett To Run For U.S. Senate

The campaign arm of Senate Republicans executed a coordinated plan to get Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett to run for the Upper House in next year's elections, as she would be their preferred candidate, according to a new report.

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Incumbent Texas Sen. Says He's Happy About Jasmine Crockett Running For Dem Candidacy: 'Am I Hiding My Glee?'

Incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn expressed joy at Rep. Jasmine Crockett's decision to run in the next election for the Upper House.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: What is likely to happen now the Bill is in the House of Lords?

This is the furthest assisted dying legislation has progressed in the Westminster parliament to date.

Latin Times

John Fetterman Reportedly Left the Democratic Senate Caucus' Group Chat as He Becomes Increasingly Isolated From the Party

Senator John Fetterman has grown increasingly isolated from the Democratic party, with new episodes illustrating the magnitude of the rift

Dynamite News

Opposition accuses govt of centralizing power through bills, amendments

Participating in the discussion on The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Upper House, Sanjay Yadav (RJD) asserted that only when the states are strong then the country and the Union automatically become prosperous and powerful. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Waqf Bill Report accepted in Rajya Sabha

Breaking News coming in from Parliament where a Waqf Bill Report has been accepted by the Upper House.

Latin Times

Top Democrat Leaves Key Leverage Play Out of List of Strategies to Counter Trump's Agenda

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed that investigations, litigation, legislation and party messaging are the way to go to start fighting the Trump administration. A government shutdown is not on the table

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Know all about Phangnon Konyak, BJP's RS MP, who accused Rahul Gandhi of making her ‘uncomfortable’

The Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak has also written to the Chairman of the Upper House, alleging misbehaviour by Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lidia Thorpe Referenced That Iconic NZ Parliament Haka Protest After Her Censure For Royal Heckle

Senator Lidia Thorpe has been censured in Parliament for heckling King Charles. I response, she's ripped the censure motion.

Latin Times

Rick Scott's Bid to Lead GOP-Controlled Senate Sparks Republican Infighting: 'Pissing Off Senators'

Most rank-and-file Republicans are reportedly not pleased with the Florida senator's push, which is largely endorsed by high-profile MAGA members

Latin Times

Republican Bernie Moreno in Dead Heat With Sherrod Brown in Competitive Ohio Senate Race a Few Days From The Election

Ad spending in Ohio is soaring, making this race the most expensive congressional contest this cycle, with the Senate Leadership Fund heavily investing in Bernie Moreno's campaign.

The Hindu

Many Congress leaders vying for ticket to get elected to Legislative Council

As a dozen seats of the Legislative Council in Karnataka are falling vacant next month (June 17), senior and junior leaders of the Congress are vying for ticket to get elected to the Upper House of the State Legislature from the Legislative Assembly.

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