Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP in a major political shift: Raghav Chadha and six AAP MPs resign, merging with BJP, citing party's ...
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Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP in a major political ...
Key FactsRaghav Chadha Leads Major AAP Defection to BJP
Apr 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Raghav Chadha, along with seven Punjab MPs, resigned from AAP to join the BJP.

  • Chadha accused AAP of abandoning its foundational principles and prioritizing personal gains over national interest.

  • More than two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members reportedly support merging with the BJP.

  • AAP condemned the BJP's move as a political ploy dubbed ‘Operation Lotus’ aimed at destabilizing their government.
  • "We have decided that we, the 2/3rd members belonging to the AAP in Rajya Sabha, exercise the provisions of the Constitution of India and merge ourselves with the BJP," Chadha said at an explosive press conference in Delhi.— Chadha said at an explosive press conference in Delhi
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Key FactsStarmer Defies Calls to Resign Amid Election Losses
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Keir Starmer refuses to step down despite mounting pressure from within his own Labour Party and accepts responsibility for election results.

  • Four ministers resigned Tuesday in an attempt to force Starmer out after Labour's heavy defeat in local elections last week.

  • A leadership challenge requires backing from 20% of Labour MPs, but no consensus candidate has emerged so far.

  • Some party members argue that deeper policy issues, not just leadership, must be addressed to reverse Labour's decline.
  • I take responsibility for these election results and I take responsibility for delivering the change we promised,
    Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, during a cabinet meeting after local election losses
From the Sahel to the Horn of Africa, jihadist groups are reshaping borders and driving violence. This week, a deadly Boko Haram attack in Chad killed dozens ... Show more
Boko Haram jihadists kill 18 loggers in Nigeria's Borno state | Africanews: Boko Haram jihadists have killed 18 loggers in northeast Nigerian Borno state ...
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Boko Haram jihadists kill 18 loggers in Nigeria's Borno state | Africanews
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made history as the city's first mayor to ride the full TD Five Boro Bike Tour, joining more than 32 ... Show more
MPs to vote on referring Keir Starmer to Privileges Committee: MPs will vote on Tuesday on whether to refer Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee over ...
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MPs to vote on referring Keir Starmer to Privileges Committee
Key FactsLabour Blocks Inquiry into Starmer's Parliamentary Conduct
Apr 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A motion to investigate Keir Starmer for allegedly misleading Parliament was rejected by a majority of loyal Labour MPs.

  • Questions arose over conflicting testimonies from former officials regarding the vetting and appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador.

  • Some Labour MPs urged Starmer to voluntarily submit to the inquiry, while others defended party unity and dismissed the probe as political maneuvering.

  • A YouGov poll found 61% of Britons favor an investigation, intensifying public scrutiny of the Labour leadership.
  • When you’re under attack like this, you don’t run from the attack, you run to face it and you run to face it with confidence.
    John McDonnell, former shadow chancellor, addressing MPs during the debate on whether Starmer should refer himself to the Privileges Committee.
MPs to vote on launching inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims: Keir Starmer has denied accusations he misled MPs over Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ...
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MPs to vote on launching inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims
Clashes over water resources in Chad kill over 40 people: Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad ...
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Clashes over water resources in Chad kill over 40 people
Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts merger of seven AAP MPs with BJP: Rajya Sabha Chairman approves merger of seven AAP MPs with BJP, boosting BJP's strength to ...
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Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts merger of seven AAP MPs with BJP
Starmer says 'vast majority' of Labour wants him to stay on as Prime Minister: Despite a tough week, the PM insisted he would still lead the party into the next ...
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Starmer says 'vast majority' of Labour wants him to stay on as Prime ...
Bangles do more than just complete a look. They carry stories, craft, and character on your wrist. From the vibrant charm of Rajasthan’s Lac to the earthy ... Show more
Rajya Sabha News: Chairman CP Radhakrishnan inducts 7 AAP MPs including Raghav Chadha into BJP, reducing AAP to 3 members as the party seeks their ... Show more
“I Wish Them The Best”: Kejriwal Reacts To Raghav Chadha, 6 Other MPs Leaving Party
After AAP Rebellion, NDA Tally Just Shy Of 150 Out Of 244 In Rajya Sabha: The BJP's strength is likely to increase further during the Rajya Sabha election ...
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After AAP Rebellion, NDA Tally Just Shy Of 150 Out Of 244 In Rajya Sabha
Ed Miliband emerging as top contender to replace Starmer: As Keir Starmer fights to survive, Labour MPs believe that the energy secretary and former party leader ...
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Ed Miliband emerging as top contender to replace Starmer
Chad to deploy 1,500 troops to fight gangs in Haiti: Some 400 Chadian troops are already in Haiti, he added in the statement read to lawmakers by the president ...
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Chad to deploy 1,500 troops to fight gangs in Haiti
Supreme Court accepts petition in lese-majeste amendment case: Ten MPs from the opposition People’s Party (PP) breathed a sigh of relief after the Supreme ...
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Supreme Court accepts petition in lese-majeste amendment case
Luxon leadership 'rock solid' as National MPs gather for caucus : Poor polling and caucus unrest were brushed aside as MPs backed Prime Minister Christopher ...
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Luxon leadership 'rock solid' as National MPs gather for caucus
Keir Starmer 'furious' over Peter Mandelson US ambassador vetting scandal: The Prime Minister is facing calls to resign from opposition parties over the ...
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Keir Starmer 'furious' over Peter Mandelson US ambassador vetting scandal
Key FactsPressure and Security Issues Surround Mandelson Appointment
Apr 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: shropshirestar.com
  • Sir Olly Robbins described intense pressure from No 10 to expedite Lord Mandelson’s posting as ambassador to Washington.

  • UK Security Vetting flagged risks and leaned towards denying clearance, yet Mandelson was granted developed vetting status.

  • The Foreign Office maintained its high security standards despite what Robbins called a dismissive attitude from the Prime Minister’s office.

  • The controversy led to Robbins’ dismissal after he upheld the integrity of the vetting system against political pressure.
  • There was a 'very, very strong expectation' from No 10 that Lord Mandelson 'needed to be in post and in America as quickly as humanly possible'.
    Sir Olly Robbins telling MPs about Downing Street's pressure to appoint Mandelson quickly and the vetting process
Keir Starmer to face 'judgment day' as sacked civil servant to appear before MPs: Sir Olly Robbins, was sacked this week as chief civil servant at the Foreign ...
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Keir Starmer to face 'judgment day' as sacked civil servant to appear ...
Chad announces deployment of troops to Haiti to help tackle gangs | Africanews: Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced his country will send 1 ...
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Chad announces deployment of troops to Haiti to help tackle gangs | ...
DAYS’ Conner Floyd Reveals How a Chance Flight Led to Chad DiMera Role: Days of our Lives’ Conner Floyd praised the show’s collaborative environment as he ...
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DAYS’ Conner Floyd Reveals How a Chance Flight Led to Chad DiMera Role
Is this the poll that spells the end for Luxon?: Frustrated MPs have figured a resignation is the only way. Last night's numbers could stiffen their sinews.
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Is this the poll that spells the end for Luxon?
Full video: Luxon faces media amid leadership speculation : Poor polling is understood to be the driving factor with results in recent months showing that if an ...
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Full video: Luxon faces media amid leadership speculation
YOURSAY | Make absent MPs remember where Parliament is: 'Elected office not a pension scheme or title for prestige; it's a duty.'
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YOURSAY | Make absent MPs remember where Parliament is
Nigeria's Minister of Defence says anyone who supports terrorists is a target. Amnesty International says the military is killing the very people it ... Show more
Nigeria insurgency: Nearly 400 sentenced for links to Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province
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Nigeria insurgency: Nearly 400 sentenced for links to Boko Haram or ...
Zack Polanski's Green Party could get 12 London MPs in Labour rout at next general election, shock poll reveals
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Zack Polanski's Green Party could get 12 London MPs in Labour rout at next ...
Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker reject Opposition move to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar
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Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker reject Opposition move to impeach ...
Key FactsImpeachment Motion Against CEC Kumar Rejected
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indianexpress.com
  • The Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker rejected motions to impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

  • The motions, submitted over three weeks earlier, were signed by 130 MPs in Lok Sabha and 63 MPs in Rajya Sabha.

  • Both authorities declined the motions without providing reasons after reviewing constitutional and legal provisions.

  • The Opposition condemned the rejection, accusing the ruling party of undermining parliamentary integrity.
  • Notice to remove CEC Vanish Kumar by Rajya Sabha MPs rejected. Reason? NO REASON GIVEN. BJP keep mocking our great Parliament. SHAME.
    Derek O’Brien, Rajya Sabha MP from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), posted the quote on X after the impeachment motions were rejected.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that Israel will continue to “crush Iran.” ➡️ l.africanews.com
Several soldiers including a top commander have been killed in an attack by Boko Haram on a Nigerian military base. The attack is raising new concerns about ... Show more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will crush terrorism, following a deadly Boko Haram attack in Borno State that killed Brigadier‑General ... Show more
Allan puts MPs on notice for cabinet reshuffle ahead of November: Labor MPs were on Thursday being told to be ready for a meeting early next week ...
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Allan puts MPs on notice for cabinet reshuffle ahead of November
On BJP Sthapna Diwas, from just 2 MPs in 1984 to a 200+ powerhouse, the Bharatiya Janata Party story reflects a remarkable political rise.
Dozens of Chad readers said The New Inn is the best 'proper pub' in Mansfield. So we spoke to landlady Kirsty Kinsella to find out why it's so ... Show more
Crossbench MPs warn Labor against slashing NDIS growth in budget: Independents, led by Monique Ryan, said curbing NDIS growth before other systems were set up ...
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Crossbench MPs warn Labor against slashing NDIS growth in budget
The Court House manager Laura shows Chad around the revamped pub after its £250,000 refurbishment.
Inside Chad Gilbert’s Latest Cancer Battle: ‘I Feel Very, Very Lucky’: New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert opens up about his hospital stay following surgery to ...
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Inside Chad Gilbert’s Latest Cancer Battle: ‘I Feel Very, Very Lucky’
Thugs who trashed hotel & smashed glass over worker’s head in violent rampage banned from EVERY pub and club in Britain
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Thugs who trashed hotel & smashed glass over worker’s head in violent ...
Are you proud to be British and to fly the flag? People in Mansfield tell Chad why they're proud of the Union Jack and why flying it should be encouraged ... Show more
Chad to deploy 800 troops to Haiti's Gang Suppression Force as Kenya steps back | Africanews
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Chad to deploy 800 troops to Haiti's Gang Suppression Force as Kenya steps ...
SA’s overcrowded prisons: MPs call for deportation of convicted foreign nationals
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SA’s overcrowded prisons: MPs call for deportation of convicted foreign ...
Starmer pushes at high level for Danish Type 31 frigate deal: Speaking to MPs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed efforts were ongoing at the highest levels ...
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Starmer pushes at high level for Danish Type 31 frigate deal
Nigel Farage's Reform UK MPs stormed out of the Commons chamber today following a fiery PMQs exchange. The right-wing party's collective tantrum ... Show more
At least 23 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a series of suicide bombings in Maiduguri, one of the worst recent attacks on the capital of ... Show more
Key FactsDeadly Multiple Blasts Rock Maiduguri City
Mar 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • Multiple suspected suicide bomb attacks struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, resulting in at least 23 deaths and 108 injuries on Monday evening.

  • Explosions targeted key locations including a post office, a busy market, a university hospital, and the eastern Kaleri neighborhood.

  • These assaults highlight the ongoing threat from Islamist militants like Boko Haram and ISWAP, destabilizing the region for 17 years.

  • Security forces increased patrols as investigations proceeded and President Tinubu directed security chiefs to manage the crisis.
  • Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers.
    — Statement by the Borno State Police Command in a briefing
Chad President Mahamat Déby warns Sudan he will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17
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Chad President Mahamat Déby warns Sudan he will retaliate after drone ...
Attack repelled: Nigeria kills dozens of Islamist rebels: In Nigeria, the military has apparently repelled an attack on a base. Eighty attackers were killed in ...
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Attack repelled: Nigeria kills dozens of Islamist rebels
Zambia's election: Aspiring female politicians were asked for sexual favours, official says
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Zambia's election: Aspiring female politicians were asked for sexual ...
MAIDUGURI EXPLOSIONS: “I do not consider Boko Haram to be members of the human race ” - Shettima Premium Times
Opposition MPs write to Amit Shah over alleged threats to Muslims in Uttam Nagar | Hindustan Times
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Opposition MPs write to Amit Shah over alleged threats to Muslims in Uttam ...
Key FactsUttam Nagar Tensions Spark Political Accusations
Mar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: scroll.in
  • Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of instigating violence and exploiting communal tensions in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi.

  • Tarun Bhutolia, aged 26, died after a conflict triggered by a water balloon incident during Holi celebrations on March 4.

  • Muslim residents expressed fears over calls for violence before Eid, with police and paramilitary forces deployed to maintain order.

  • The Delhi High Court directed local authorities to take necessary steps to prevent violence and ensure peace during Eid.
  • The BJP wants the country to remain entangled in Hindu-Muslim strife so that the public cannot ask why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being forced to hand over the country’s defence, energy security, food security and strategic sovereignty to the United States, Gandhi alleged.
    Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, on Uttam Nagar tensions in Delhi (in a statement on social media)
Sudan: RSF reportedly take over town near Chadian border | Africanews: Images posted on social media showed fighters from Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support ...
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Sudan: RSF reportedly take over town near Chadian border | Africanews
Cross-party pressure grows over defence investment plan: Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs align on urgency of defence reform ...
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Cross-party pressure grows over defence investment plan
Dozens of MPs urge Green Party to officially ditch ‘normal’ childbirth policy immediately
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Dozens of MPs urge Green Party to officially ditch ‘normal’ childbirth ...
Horror poll for National and Luxon: which big beasts would be out of a job?: Because nothing concentrates the mind quite like the sight of your career ...
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Horror poll for National and Luxon: which big beasts would be out of a ...
"WILT, BAM, KOBE." Where were YOU the night that Bam Adebayo scored the 2nd-most points in NBA history? After dropping 83.. ... Show more
83 POINTS FOR BAM WHAT IS LIFE 🤯 HE PASSES KOBE FOR THE MOST POINTS IN A SINGLE GAME SINCE 2006 ‼️
Ethiopia and Eritrea have both moved troops toward their shared border as Addis demands access to the Red Sea. Also, DW News Africa meets mothers of the Chibok ... Show more