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ECI announces schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha polls across 10 states

Feb 18, 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states, as the members are set to complete their term in April 2026, a press note stated.

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"Somnath Chatterjee would've suspended entire Oppn": Rijiju recalls former LS Speaker over no-confidence motion against Birla

Feb 18, 2026

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised the opposition over the no-confidence motion filed against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, drawing a comparison with former Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.
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Maharashtra scraps 2014 GR on 5% Muslim reservation, though provision already invalid for over a decade

Feb 18, 2026
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"They enter, there is commotion...": Kiren Rijiju's slams Congress for disruptions; hails historic India-US interim trade deal

Feb 18, 2026

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"Childish and irresponsible for someone in his position": Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi's role in Parliament disruptions

Feb 18, 2026

Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling...
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi "dangerous" for India's security

Feb 18, 2026

In an interview with ANI, Rijiju raised questions on Gandhi's various meetings stating that the Congress MP keeps...
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"Rahul Gandhi speaks without truth, forcibly taking PM's name without basis": Rijiju questions Congress on raising Epstein files

Feb 18, 2026

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday strongly criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi...
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Delhi receives light rain; IMD predicts slight temperature dip

Feb 18, 2026
Police arrested one man for selling ganja in Hyderabad (Photo/Excise Police)

Telangana: UP man arrested for selling ganja-laced chocolates in Hyderabad

Feb 18, 2026
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PM Modi highlights India's transformative potential, role in AI revolution

Feb 18, 2026
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Pune kidnapping sparks public outrage, police Police launch district-wide hunt

Feb 18, 2026
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BJD MLA Pratap Keshari Deb warns against misuse of AI, stresses careful evaluation

Feb 18, 2026
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J-K: Indian Army Romeo Force organises free veterinary camp in Rajouri

Feb 18, 2026
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'Nice to be back': Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives in India for AI Impact Summit

Feb 18, 2026
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Congress MP Manish Tewari questions alleged 2020 China Nuclear Test amid COVID-19, Galwan tensions

Feb 18, 2026
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AI has added new layer of transparency, responsiveness in food distribution operations: Sanjeev Chopra, Food & Public Distribution Dept secretary

Feb 18, 2026
Odisha state School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond (Photo/ANI)

Odisha ready for Matric exams, QR-coded papers in place: State education minister, Nityananda Gond

Feb 18, 2026
Minor accused's Lawyer Lal Singh Thakur (Photo/ANI)

Defence Lawyer claims minor in fatal Dwarka Crash "Too Stressed" for board exams

Feb 18, 2026
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"Govt repeatedly declined to answer any questions raised by YSRCP...": YSR Congress Party Chittoor MLC Bharath

Feb 18, 2026