New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday declared the schedule for the biennial elections to the Council of States, Rajya Sabha, to fill 37 seats falling vacant from 10 states.According to the Commission, polling will be conducted on March 16 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and the counting of votes will take place the same day at 5:00 p.m.The terms of 37 members of the Council of States, elected from 10 states, are set to conclude in April 2026. In view of t…
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New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Artificial intelligence dominated political discourse on Tuesday as leaders from various parties weighed in on its impact on jobs, education, and governance at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, with some highlighting its transformative potential while others raised concerns about risks and preparedness.Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said fears of job losses due to AI mirror earlier anxieties during the advent of computers and the internet, stressing the need for res…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to formalise the protocol for the rendition of Vande Mataram at official functions, while taking a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Reacting to the development, Chaturvedi said, “In the previous session, it was advised in the Rajya Sabha that the slogan ‘Vande Mataram’ could not be raised. We strongly opposed this. Then, while discussing Vande Mataram, the term ‘Vande Bha…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the stature of the Bharat Ratna would rise further if it is conferred upon Veer Savarkar, the BJP on Monday backed his remarks and said that awarding the country’s highest civilian honour to the freedom fighter would be a proud moment for every Indian.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said the sentiment expressed by Bhagwat was shared widely across the country.“The sentiment that Mohan Bhagwat has e…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, responding to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), criticized the BJP’s repeated pitch for bringing a pan-India legislation, stating that the government has resorted to its periodical promotion and never took concrete steps and held consultations for its implementation despite a decade in power.“The idea aligns with what is in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto and …
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi in Punjab has triggered sharp political reactions, with leaders across parties raising serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.Reacting to the killing, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday, termed the incident “very unfortunate” and expressed hope that the Punjab government would take swift and strict action.“It is very unfortunate, and I hope that the situation …
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday dismissed claims that Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s remark calling Union Minister of State (MoS) Ravneet Singh Bittu a ‘traitor friend’ amounted to an insult to the nation, calling such assertions ‘a little ridiculous.’ The comments came amid a verbal clash between Gandhi and Bittu outside Parliament on Wednesday, which quickly escalated into a heated political controversy. The incident occ…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday intensified its criticism of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of displaying “unparliamentary” and “childish” behaviour during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament and slammed him for calling Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu a “traitor”. The Opposition in turn hit back accusing the ruling party of attempting to bring religion into the spat between Bittu and Gandhi for politic…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A fresh political storm erupted on Wednesday over Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha, with Opposition leaders accusing the ruling dispensation of stifling democratic debate and misusing parliamentary rules.Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, said the controversy once again underlined the shrinking space for the Opposition to raise questions of accountability and transparency in the House.Speaking to IANS, Chaturvedi sa…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday offered a cautious assessment of the recently announced India-United States trade agreement, stating that while the deal marks a historic moment for the US, it may not be entirely beneficial for India in its present form.Reacting to the announcement, Chaturvedi said the agreement appeared to significantly favour the US, especially in terms of access to the Indian market.Speaking to IANS, she remarked, “From India, except …