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March 16, 2026 9:17 PM

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Rajya Sabha elections announce four winning candidates in Odisha 

The results of the Rajya Sabha elections from Odisha were declared today, with four candidates emerging victorious in a closely watched contest. Mr Manmohan Samal and Mr Sujeet Kumar have been elected to the Upper House as BJP nominees. Former Union Minister Dilip Ray, who was backed by the BJP, als...

March 16, 2026 8:05 PM

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Both Houses of Parliament transacted smooth business

Both the Houses of Parliament transacted smooth business today. In the Lok Sabha, discussion on the demands for grants under the control of the Ministry of Railways for 2026-27 was taken up. During the discussion, several MPs from the treasury and opposition benches put forth their views. Earlier, d...

March 16, 2026 7:03 PM

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla holds meeting with floor leaders of all parties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today held a meeting with floor leaders of all parties. According to official sources, the meeting was convened to build consensus for the revocation of the suspension of eight opposition MPs who were suspended during the first leg of the Budget Session for their unruly be...

March 16, 2026 7:08 PM

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar calls on European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar called on European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen this afternoon. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said the European Commission President’s highly successful State visit to India this January marks a turning point in the ties between India a...

March 16, 2026 6:45 PM

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Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on Appropriation Bill 2026

The Rajya Sabha has taken up discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2026. The Bill seeks to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India for the services of the financial year 2025-26. The Lok Sabha already passed the bill last week. Beginn...