Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, unveiled the landmark publication 75 Years of Indian Democracy: The Indian Election Story in Facts & Figures (1950–2025) and launched the inaugural editions of two peer-reviewed research journals in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of evidence-based scholarship and democratic documentation.
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Raghav Chadha Removed as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader by Aam Aadmi Party
Aam Aadmi Party has replaced Raghav Chadha with Ashok Mittal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha amid internal tensions.
MP Tanavade Joins India–Ukraine Friendship Group
Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade has been appointed to the India–Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties through parliamentary diplomacy.
C. P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In as 15th Vice-President of India
C. P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice-President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on September 12, 2025. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant moment in Indian political history.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Holds the Longest Tenure
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (born 18 August 1959) is an Indian economist and politician. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, representing Karnataka since 2016 and previously represented Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2016. On 31 May 2019, Nirmala Sitharaman was appointed as the finance and corporate affairs minister.