The ruling Congress is going to get both the Rajya Sabha seats from Telangana. There is a consensus on Abhishek Singhvi being repeated, while for the second seat the high command is yet to take a final call because there are too many aspirants from the party.
The government has confirmed that the 8th Pay Commission was formally notified in November 2025 and will submit its report by 2027. Meanwhile, central government employee unions have announced a nationwide strike demanding interim relief and pension reforms.
The Ministry noted that under the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS), operational since 2021, authorities have successfully saved over Rs8,189 crore across more than 23.61 lakh complaints by enabling swift intervention to prevent siphoning of funds.
PM Modi criticized Congress in Rajya Sabha for personal attacks, regional bias, and hypocrisy, highlighting his government’s achievements in national security, Northeast development, anti-terror measures, and cultural recognition, while defending BJP MP Ravneet Bittu and the Sikh community.
The government is planning to secure the passage of the Motion of Thanks in both Houses on the same day, even if normal proceedings in the Lok Sabha do not resume.
The Government has outlined a robust legal and administrative framework to monetise enemy properties in India, detailing valuation methods, auction reforms, institutional strengthening, and revenue generated so far, while ensuring transparency and faster disposal through policy and procedural measures.
The oldest among them is a 34-year-old bill on population control, introduced in 1992. One-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every two years, but pending legislation continues unless withdrawn or passed.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and said the Congress has always respected Vande Mataram and upheld its legacy. Kharge also alleged that Amit Shah repeatedly attacks the Congress with “copied-and-pasted statements.”
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that state governments and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have also investigated human trafficking cases.
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