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Congress Suffers Rajya Sabha Election Defeat in Jharkhand Amidst Allegations of Betrayal and Cross-Voting
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Congress Suffers Rajya Sabha Election Defeat in Jharkhand Amidst Allegations of Betrayal and Cross-Voting

The Congress candidate for a Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand lost the election despite having the support of the required 28 MLAs. NDA-backed Independent Parimal Nathwani secured 28 votes, while Congress nominee Pranav Jha received only 20. The defeat has triggered a blame game among INDIA bloc allies, with Congress accusing RJD and CPI-ML of betrayal, charges they deny.

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Times of India
Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Polls: INDIA Bloc Faces Test of Unity Amidst BJP's Challenge
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Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Polls: INDIA Bloc Faces Test of Unity Amidst BJP's Challenge

Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections are set for a close contest as the INDIA bloc, with 56 MLAs, faces a challenge from the BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, who needs just 4 cross-votes to potentially upset the ruling coalition's expected win of two seats. Both camps are employing 'hotel politics' and mock polls to ensure MLA unity and prevent cross-voting, reminiscent of recent upsets in Bihar and Odisha.

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Times of India
India's Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level, SRS Data Reveals Uneven Trends
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World·6/3/2026AI summary

India's Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level, SRS Data Reveals Uneven Trends

India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, below replacement level, according to new SRS data. While national averages show a decline, significant regional disparities persist, with states like Bihar still having high fertility rates. The data also highlights shifts in birth order, reduced infant mortality but persistent dangers in the first week of life, and a concerning gap in medical attention at the time of death.

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Times of India