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CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu and former Maharashtra Governor, was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President. Known for his RSS roots and administrative experience, he is the first OBC from South India to hold the post

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao has directed the party’s Rajya Sabha MPs to abstain from voting in the Vice Presidential election. KT Rama Rao said the decision was linked to farmers’ issues, accusing both BJP and Congress of neglecting Telangana farmers

The government told the Rajya Sabha that the NMC has not frozen approvals for new medical colleges or MBBS seats for 2025–26. Minister Anupriya Patel said seat expansion continues under a structured, transparent evaluation process involving expert scrutiny and compliance checks

Parliament passed the IIM (Amendment) Bill, 2025, clearing the way for a new Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati with Rs 550 crore support. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said it will be the 21st IIM, boosting education in Northeast

NDA candidate C P Radhakrishnan filed his vice-presidential nomination in Parliament, accompanied by PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and senior NDA leaders. With broad alliance support, his election is almost certain. He earlier paid tributes at Prerna Sthal

The legislation aims to modernise port governance, enhance ease of doing business, promote integrated port development, and empower State Maritime Boards for structured maritime growth

Government data shows MTPs in Telangana have tripled in two years, from 4,071 in 2022-23 to 16,059 in 2024-25. Doctors say cuts in maternal schemes like KCR Kits and KCR Nutrition may have contributed to the surge

The Rajya Sabha passed two key bills — reserving four Goa Assembly seats for Scheduled Tribes and amending coastal shipping laws — amid an Opposition boycott, with the government stressing democratic representation for tribal communities and maritime sector reforms

Alleging a lack of transparency, Congress emphasised the need for parliamentary scrutiny of the Election Commission. The party leader Manickam Tagore cited several incidents in the past when a discussion on ECI's electoral reforms and the use of money power in elections were discussed.

The BRS moved an adjournment motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking a discussion on Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari–Banakacherla project, alleging it threatens Telangana’s water share. The party accused CM Revanth Reddy of remaining silent to please Andhra leaders.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju refuted claims by Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the alleged presence of CISF personnel in the Rajya Sabha. He clarified only marshals were inside and accused the Opposition of spreading falsehoods to stall parliamentary proceeding

The Rajya Sabha passed a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur amid loud protests by Opposition MPs demanding debate on Bihar’s electoral rolls. The resolution was adopted via voice vote, with the House adjourned till August 6

BRS MP and Hetero Group chairman B Partha Saradhi Reddy has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Sindhu Hospital in Hyderabad. The not-for-profit hospital was built in memory of his late daughter Krishna Sindhuri, as a philanthropic initiative

The Ministry of External Affairs has received several complaints from Indian students and families facing difficulties in securing US student visa appointments following expanded vetting guidelines announced by the US State Department.

The Indian government has more rice and wheat than needed for welfare schemes. These extra stocks are sold to control prices and inflation. Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice are also sold at lower rates. Stock limits are imposed to prevent hoarding

Dhankhar, who served as the 14th Vice President of India since August 2022, stepped down on July 21, 2025 -- the very first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha for their distinguished contributions in law, social service, diplomacy, and academia, under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here due to stomach-related problems, sources said

Makkal Needhi Maiam, an ally of Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, on Wednesday declared its president Kamal Haasan as its nominee for the June 19 biennial election to the Rajya Sabha

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties (assets permanently donated by Muslims for religious or charitable purposes) with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare