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New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Raghav Chadha, who has been a Rajya Sabha MP since April 2022, is known for highlighting everyday problems faced by ordinary citizens. His interventions in the Upper House have often gone viral for focusing on practical public grievances rather than routine political rhetoric. Some of the prominent issues raised by Chadha in Parliament include exorbitant prices of food and beverages at airports; rampant food adulteration affecting public health; exploitation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) A day after being removed as the AAP's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, MP Raghav Chadha said he has been "silenced, not defeated", prompting the party to accuse him of shying away from raising issues against the Centre in Parliament and instead engaging in "soft PR". In a video posted on X earlier in the day, Chadha said his own party had sought to prevent him from speaking in Parliament. "I would like to tell those who have snatched away my right to speak in Parliamen ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 3 (ANI): After AAP MP Raghav Chadha was removed as the party's deputy speaker in Rajya Sabha, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that those who "break party lines" should be subjected to action. However, CM Mann clarified that the removal of Chadha from the post in Parliament's Upper House is a regular part of the party's functioning. "This is regular party functioning... It is his call on what statement he wants to make. Those who break party ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a sharp attack on its Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of indulging in "soft PR" and avoiding key political issues in Parliament, a day after he was removed as the party's Deputy Leader in the Upper House. Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday alleged that Chadha failed to adhere to the party's political line on several occasions and distanced himself from crucial opposition actions. "We all are soldiers of Arvind Kejri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda hit back at AAP MP Raghav Chadha, following his remarks on removal as the party's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha. In an 'X' post, Dhanda stressed that Chadha has been "scared" from past few years and has hesitated to speak against PM Narendra Modi. The AAP leader stated that the party get little time to speak in Parliament, under which it can either save the nation or call out for "making samosas cheap at the airport." Dhand ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) replaced him as the party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, MP Raghav Chadha on Friday issued a strongly worded response, saying he may have been "silenced, but not defeated. In a post on X, Chadha questioned the reasons behind being prevented from speaking in Parliament. He said he consistently raises issues affecting the common people and asked whether doing so amounts to any wrongdoing. "Whenever I get a chance to speak in the Parliament, I raise ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3: For millions of Indians travelling abroad each year, one of the first challenges after landing has nothing to do with immigration queues or luggage belts. It is the scramble for mobile connectivity -- navigating unfamiliar telecom stores, paying steep roaming charges, or going without data until hotel Wi-Fi becomes available. A rapidly maturing technology is now poised to make that experience obsolete. Also Read | Airline Seat Policy Rollback: Govt Suspends 60% Free ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after being removed as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Friday posted a video message on X (formerly Twitter) addressed to the 'aam aadmi' (common man), declaring "Silenced, not defeated". In the video, Chadha directly confronts the party's move while reaffirming his commitment to raising public issues. "Whenever I get a chance to speak in Parliament I raise public issues. Maybe I raise topics not usually raised... but is raising public is ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday finally broke his silence and expressed a strong reaction after the party removed him and appointed Ashok Mittal as its new Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. He said that he has been "silenced, not defeated". Taking to social media platform X, Raghav Chadha stated, "Silenced, not defeated. My message to the 'aam aadmi': Khamosh Karwaya Gaya Hun, Hara Nahi Hun. 'Aam Aadmi Ko Mera Sandesh." In a video message, Chadha said that wh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): In a direct attack on the Aam Aadmi Party following his removal as the party's Deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said his silence in Parliament should not be mistaken for defeat. In a post on X, Chadha questioned the reasons behind being prevented from speaking in Parliament. He said he consistently raises issues affecting the common people and asked whether doing so amounts to any wrongdoing. "Whenever I get a chance to speak in ...Read More >
New Delhi - Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has responded to his removal as the party's Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, asserting he has been "silenced, not defeated." The move, announced on Thursday, has sparked speculation about internal tensions within the AAP, with some linking it to a broader rift with party leader Arvind Kejriwal. Chadha's response came in the form of a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, accompanied by the caption, "Silenced, not defeated... ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government is committed to making Himachal a self-reliant economy by 2027 and a prosperous state by 2032, asserting that structural reforms initiated during the recently concluded Budget Session would accelerate growth. Addressing the media on the final day of the assembly session, Sukhu said that despite presenting a relatively smaller budget compared to the previous year, there was no financial crisis. "We have ...Read More >
Puri: Shortage of cooking gas in Puri has started affecting the Puri's tourism sector, with restaurants reducing items on the menu and increasing food prices by 30% to 40%. The situation has lead to a 10% to 20% decline in tourist arrivals, particularly among middle-class and budget travellers.Several food items requiring higher gas consumption have been removed from menus. While tourists from financially stronger backgrounds remain largely unaffected, the number of visitors from middle and lowe ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 2 (PTI) BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday filed his nomination for West Bengal's Bhabanipur in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, turning the contest in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's political backyard into the centrepiece of the assembly election. For the BJP, Bhabanipur is no ordinary seat. Represented by Banerjee since 2011, the constituency has long been seen as her pocket borough and a symbol of the TMC's dominance in Kolkata. It is the constituency from ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday shared a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), hours after the party removed him from the post of AAP Deputy Leader in the Upper House. Raghav Chadha shared a compilation video showing glimpses of his speeches in the Rajya Sabha. Without writing any words along with the video, the MP just typed out the 'nazar' emoji, an eye-shaped amulet which is believed to protect people from the evil eye. The video had parts of his ...Read More >
New Delhi: The new Income-tax Act and budgetary provisions, including higher STT on speculative F&O trades, lower TCS on overseas tour packages and liberalised remittance scheme for medical and education purposes, will get into force from April 1. A 20-year tax holiday for any foreign company that procures data centre services in India and new safe harbour provisions with a higher threshold for software firms will also be effective from Wednesday with the start of the 2026-27 fiscal. The Incom ...Read More >
The tax will be levied as a lumpsum at the time of registration (file) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Karnataka plans to end road tax exemption on battery-operated electric vehicles * The Motor Vehicles Taxation Bill 2026 proposes separate lifetime tax slabs for EVs * One-time tax will range from 10% to 14% based on EV price categories Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: One may soon have to shell out more bucks to buy an e ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) Karnataka BJP has slammed the state government's move to end tax exemption given to battery-operated four-wheelers like cars and omni buses and claimed the move will make electric vehicles costlier. State BJP President B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress government of taxing Karnataka's future to pay for its "failures". Karnataka government plans to introduce a lifetime tax for electric vehicles, including motor cars, jeeps, omni buses and private service vehicles. Howev ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala have accused the Narendra Modi-led Central government and the BJP of burdening people with rising prices, alleging that the public is facing an unprecedented "pocket-picking". In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the leaders said the BJP had promised "acche din" but has instead delivered a "costly regime". They demanded that Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its presence in India and Southwest Asia. Vikas Chawla will lead the company's strategy and growth in the region starting April 1, 2026. Hyatt plans to add nearly 5,000 rooms to its pipeline in 2025. The company is strengthening its brand in key cities and exploring new destinations. New Delhi: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India and Southwest Asia effective April 1, 20 ...Read More >
Nissan India Sales March 2026: Nissan Motor India's new MPV,the Nissan Gravit,has taken the Indian market by storm. In March 2026,the company recorded domestic wholesale sales of 4,408 units,a remarkable increase of nearly 98 percent over February,marking its strongest sales record in the last five years. With a generous starting price of just ₹5.65 lakh and robust Japanese technology,the Gravit has successfully captured the hearts of middle-class families,dramatically strengthening Nissan's pre ...Read More >
New Delhi: Snacking at airports has usually been heavy on the pocket, especially the aspirational middle class. Now, it may be a thing of the past. The government has come up with an initiative to launch affordable cafes at airports, in a push to enhance regional air travel accessibility across India. India's push to make flying more inclusive isn't just about cheaper tickets, it now extends to what people eat at the airport, designed to tackle one of the biggest pain points for passengers: ove ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. Also Read | 'Un ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. - A ...Read More >
Rajamahendravaram: A sharp increase in the prices of cement, steel and other construction materials is adversely affecting the construction sector across the combined East Godavari district. The surge in costs is being linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted supply chains and impacted the availability of key industrial inputs. With gas supplies to industries facing interruptions, production of essential materials such as steel and cement has been affected, leading to a ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Olympic bronze medalist and multiple doubles Grand Slam winner Leander Paes, who had joined Trinamool Congress in 2021, switched to BJP on Tuesday -- less than a month before Bengal goes to the polls.Paes's entry, BJP seniors said, is an articulation of the aspirations of Bengal's urban voters, especially the young generation, and an answer to the oft-repeated charge that the saffron party only espouses "Hindu" causes.Paes, 52, had met BJP's national president Nitin Nabin in Kolkata a w ...Read More >
New Delhi: The new Income-tax Act and budgetary provisions, including higher STT on speculative F&O trades, lower TCS on overseas tour packages and liberalised remittance scheme for medical and education purposes, will get into force from April 1. A 20-year tax holiday for any foreign company that procures data centre services in India and new safe harbour provisions with a higher threshold for software firms will also be effective from Wednesday with the start of the 2026-27 fiscal. The Incom ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): With the Keralam Assembly polls less than 2 weeks away, political leaders upped the ante with their attacks on Tuesday, alleging collusion between rivals and accusing each other of ignoring the state's issues. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto, outlining a mix of welfare initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and temple-related measures. Unveiled by the BJP leadership in the state, the document has been projected as a l ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): With the Keralam Assembly polls less than 2 weeks away, political leaders upped the ante with their attacks on Tuesday, alleging collusion between rivals and accusing each other of ignoring the state's issues. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto, outlining a mix of welfare initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and temple-related measures. Unveiled by the BJP leadership in the state, the document has been projected as a l ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Tuesday said the 'Mahalakshmi Scheme' has enabled women to undertake nearly 300 Crore free bus journeys, resulting in savings of Rs 10,000 Cr. and significantly benefiting poor and middle-class families. Speaking at a felicitation programme held at Praja Bhavan to mark the milestone of Rs 10,000 Cr. in savings achieved through 290 crore free bus journeys undertaken by women under the 'Mahalakshmi' scheme of the ...Read More >
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