TMC Reels After Assembly Setback The Trinamool Congress is in turmoil following a crushing defeat in West Bengal’s Assembly elections. Over 58 of the 80 MLAs have rebelled, appointing expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition, signaling a split in the party’s legislative wing. The crisis has now escalated to the national level, with nearly 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs moving to New Delhi, r

Naga Babu’s sharp message defending Pawan Kalyan’s Rajya Sabha choice has triggered a fresh debate among Jana Sena supporters. Pawan Kalyan’s Key Political Decision Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has made an important political move by nominating Lingamaneni Ramesh as the party’s Rajya Sabha candidate. The decision comes at a time when Jana Sena is enjoying strong political momentum after it

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially relinquished its claim to a Rajya Sabha seat in Andhra Pradesh following the resignation of former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai. The change in the seat-sharing arrangement among NDA allies reallocates three of the four vacant Rajya Sabha seats to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and one seat to the Jana Sena Party (JSP). This revised formula was finalized after a high-level meeting in Amaravati on Thursday, June 4, 2026, attended by Andhra Prade

Rajya Sabha elections for 27 seats have triggered a fresh numbers battle, with the NDA hoping to cross 150 seats and Congress facing pressure in key states.​ Rajya Sabha polls: NDA eyes 150 mark as Congress faces Gujarat setback The next big political contest will move to the Rajya Sabha, where elections to fill 27 seats are set to test the strength of the ruling NDA and the opposition Congress. With voting scheduled for June 18, the BJP-led alliance is

D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah will travel to Delhi to meet the Congress high command and finalise Karnataka’s new cabinet. Purpose: The meeting aims to decide ministerial berths, balance caste and regional representation, manage loyalist groups, and prepare for the June 3 swearing-in. Karnataka Cabinet Talks Move To Delhi Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New

Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on May 29, 2026, a day after resigning as Karnataka Chief Minister. The meeting is expected to focus on Siddaramaiah’s future role, possible Rajya Sabha offer and the leadership transition as D.K. Shivakumar emerges as the likely successor. Siddaramaiah is set to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on Friday, a day after stepping down as Karnataka

Date: May 2, 2026 | Time: 11:49AM IST | Place: Punjab, India   Two FIRs have been filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab days after he switched allegiance from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the BJP, according to government sources. While the exact reasons behind the cases remain unclear, sources mentioned that the FIRs have been filed under non-bailable sections, making the situation more serious for Pathak. The news comes amid a growing political storm following the

Raghav Chadha sparked fresh political buzz after taking a pointed dig at his own party, Aam Aadmi Party, during a Rajya Sabha session. Highlighting the absence of senior leadership, Chadha remarked that neither the party’s leader nor the newly appointed deputy leader was present in the House, even as he himself attended despite recently being removed from the deputy leader position. In h

Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been granted Z category security by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs following a threat assessment. The decision comes after the Punjab government, led by AAP, withdrew his earlier Z+ security cover, sparking political controversy. According to sources, the Intelligence Bureau's report highlighted the need for enhanced security for Chadha, which prompted the Centre to step in, assigning paramilitary forces to provide protecti

On April 10, 2026, Nitish Kumar, the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar, took his oath as a Rajya Sabha member, marking a significant milestone in his political journey. This development sets the stage for the formation of a new government in Bihar, and speculation has already begun on who will be the next Chief Minister. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by prominent political figures, including Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary, BJP president JP Nadda, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal. Nitish Kumar, who resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council on March 30, after being elected to the Rajya Sabha in early March, has now paved the way for the NDA to select a new leader to lead Bihar. The NDA leadership is expected to elect a new Chief Minister on April 14, though no official announcements have been made yet. Speculation is rife about potential candidates for the position, and several names are being discussed in political circles. Among the frontrunners is Nitish Kumar's son, who has not been politically active but could emerge as a strong contender. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is also seen as a likely candidate, given his prominence within the NDA and his role in state politics. Another possible contender is Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, who is believed to have close ties with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Nitish Kumar's political career has been marked by frequent shifts in alliances, alternating between the BJP and Mahagathbandhan (RJD and Congress). Despite these political realignments, his ability to maintain a foothold in Bihar's leadership has been remarkable, having secured a fifth consecutive electoral victory in 2025. As Bihar waits for the official announcement of its next Chief Minister, the political landscape remains dynamic, with several figures poised to take on the state's top leadership role. With Nitish Kumar’s departure from the state-level leadership, it will be interesting to see who emerges as the new face of Bihar in the coming days.

Nitish Kumar's tenure as Bihar's Chief Minister is nearing its end, with sources indicating that he is set to resign on April 14, 2026. This follows his successful election to the Rajya Sabha on March 17, 2026. The NDA legislative party will convene on April 14 to elect a new leader, and current deputy chief minister Samrat Chaudhary is seen as the likely successor to Kumar. Chaudhary has already traveled to New Delhi to meet with BJP central leadership regarding the leadership change.

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian politics, Renuka Guruswamy, a senior advocate, has made history by becoming the first openly queer Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha. This marks a significant shift in India’s political landscape and gender equality discussions. The Rajya Sabha, which has traditionally kept discussions of sexuality external, now faces the reality of having a queer member within its ranks, making this a historic occasion for both the LGBTQ+ community and India

The Amaravati Bill, which proposes the city of Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, has now reached the final step of its approval process after being passed in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. This crucial bill has been the subject of intense discussion for nearly five hours in Parliament, but now, with the approval of both houses, it is in the hands of the President of India, Draupadi Murmu. The legislation was sent to the President’s office earlier today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to resign from the state Legislative Council, marking a major turning point in Bihar’s political landscape. The move comes just weeks after his election to the Rajya Sabha and is expected to pave the way for his exit from the Chief Minister’s post. Sources within the party indicate that despite resistance from sections of the

The central government is preparing to implement the Women’s Reservation Act, a major reform aimed at increasing female representation in Indian politics. According to sources, the rollout may be based on the 2011 census, potentially bypassing delays linked to fresh census and delimitation processes.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured all five Rajya Sabha seats in

The Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 are underway today, March 16, 2026, with key battlegrounds in Bihar, Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia, highlighting the growing impact of the conflict on civilian lives and infrastructure. During the discussion, Modi emphasized the need for restraint and reiterated India’s long-standing position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the most effective path toward resolving regional disputes. According to the Prime

Nitish Kumar, the supremo of Janata Dal (United), is set to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha today, sparking intense political activity in Bihar's capital, Patna. This move has led to growing speculation about his future as Bihar's Chief Minister and who might succeed him in the top post. Nitish Kumar, who was sworn in for a record 10th term as Chief Minister just a few months ago, is expected to submit his papers alongside other NDA candidates at around 11:30 am today. Union Home Mini

As 72 Rajya Sabha seats fall vacant in 2026, Congress finds itself in a precarious situation in Maharashtra. The party is engaged in intense negotiations within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance to secure the state's lone Rajya Sabha seat. This move has been dubbed a “mathematical necessity” to protect the party's national standing in the Upper House, with the party facing a crucial test of numbers. Congress currently holds 27 Rajya Sabha seats, but the imminent retirements o