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Sacked UK Envoy Peter Mandelson Quits House Of Lords Over Epstein Links
The UK's former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, is stepping down as a member of the upper house of parliament, it was announced Tuesday, as a scandal deepened over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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"Sun After Darkness": Raghav Chadha's Poetic Welcome To CP Radhakrishnan
In a rare moment of poetic eloquence that transcended party lines, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha welcomed newly-elected Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan with verses that left the Upper House visibly moved.
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Congress Chief's Jagdeep Dhankhar Redux In Rajya Sabha Leaves BJP Fuming
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday congratulated Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on taking over as Chairman of the Upper House, while simultaneously voicing disappointment at not being able to bid farewell to his predecessor Jagdeep Dhankhar
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Pakistan Puts Asim Munir's Army Above State: What It Means
The Pakistan government's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill grants sweeping powers to the country's army chief, Asim Munir. Under the constitutional changes passed by the upper house of parliament, Munir will take overall command of the military.
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$60 Million Diamond, Crowns: What Was In Gallery Targeted In Louvre Heist
Thieves pulled up outside the Louvre and used an extendable ladder to break into an upper window that looks into the Galerie d'Apollon, or Apollo Gallery.
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Locked Up By 'Upper Caste' Women For Entering Home, Dalit Boy Dies By Suicide
A 12-year-old Dalit boy allegedly died by suicide by consuming poison after he was reportedly locked inside a cowshed by some so-called 'upper caste' women for entering their house at a village in Shimla district, officials said on Wednesday.
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Eggs Thrown During Garba Event In Thane Housing Society, Case Filed
A Garba celebration at the housing society in Thane was disrupted when eggs were allegedly thrown from an upper floor by a person, sparking anger among residents, police said on Wednesday.
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3 Separate Elections For 4 Rajya Sabha Seats In J&K, 1 In Punjab
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the long-awaited Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, nearly four years after four seats in the Upper House fell vacant.
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Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill to Ban All Forms of Real Money Games
The Online Gaming bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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BJP Rajya Sabha Tally Crosses 100 For First Time Since 2022
In a boost for the ruling BJP, the party has crossed the 100 mark in the Rajya Sabha for the first time since April 2022, with three nominated members joining the party.
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Sacked UK Envoy Peter Mandelson Quits House Of Lords Over Epstein Links
The UK's former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, is stepping down as a member of the upper house of parliament, it was announced Tuesday, as a scandal deepened over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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"Sun After Darkness": Raghav Chadha's Poetic Welcome To CP Radhakrishnan
In a rare moment of poetic eloquence that transcended party lines, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha welcomed newly-elected Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan with verses that left the Upper House visibly moved.
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Congress Chief's Jagdeep Dhankhar Redux In Rajya Sabha Leaves BJP Fuming
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday congratulated Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on taking over as Chairman of the Upper House, while simultaneously voicing disappointment at not being able to bid farewell to his predecessor Jagdeep Dhankhar
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Pakistan Puts Asim Munir's Army Above State: What It Means
The Pakistan government's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill grants sweeping powers to the country's army chief, Asim Munir. Under the constitutional changes passed by the upper house of parliament, Munir will take overall command of the military.
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$60 Million Diamond, Crowns: What Was In Gallery Targeted In Louvre Heist
Thieves pulled up outside the Louvre and used an extendable ladder to break into an upper window that looks into the Galerie d'Apollon, or Apollo Gallery.
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Locked Up By 'Upper Caste' Women For Entering Home, Dalit Boy Dies By Suicide
A 12-year-old Dalit boy allegedly died by suicide by consuming poison after he was reportedly locked inside a cowshed by some so-called 'upper caste' women for entering their house at a village in Shimla district, officials said on Wednesday.
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Eggs Thrown During Garba Event In Thane Housing Society, Case Filed
A Garba celebration at the housing society in Thane was disrupted when eggs were allegedly thrown from an upper floor by a person, sparking anger among residents, police said on Wednesday.
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3 Separate Elections For 4 Rajya Sabha Seats In J&K, 1 In Punjab
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the long-awaited Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, nearly four years after four seats in the Upper House fell vacant.
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Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill to Ban All Forms of Real Money Games
The Online Gaming bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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BJP Rajya Sabha Tally Crosses 100 For First Time Since 2022
In a boost for the ruling BJP, the party has crossed the 100 mark in the Rajya Sabha for the first time since April 2022, with three nominated members joining the party.
