Evening News Wrap: Raghav Chadha, 6 other Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP; AAP cries foul, and more india news
Raghav Chadha 6 other MPs includedRajya Sabha joined inBJP .AAP Alleged “Operation Lotus” and called it a political conspiracy against the Punjab government.- PM Modi attacked the West Bengal government, claiming the BJP wave is rising after the first phase of voting and warned TMC “goons” against any misadventure on May 4.
- Iran’s Araghchi is likely to arrive in Pakistan for US talks, with reports of a possible breakthrough in the ongoing diplomatic engagement.
- Opposition moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar again, submits notice to 73-MPs accusing him of “misbehavior” in Rajya Sabha.
- The race for IPL 2026 has heated up in the mid-season, with Samson leading the Orange Cap standings and Kamboj topping the Purple Cap list.
Here are the top 5 news of the day
6 other MPs including Raghav Chadha join BJP in Rajya Sabha
Raghav Chadha and six other MPs in Rajya Sabha announced their decision to join BJP. Swati Maliwal, Harbhajan Singh, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, Rajinder Gupta and Vikram Sawhney are the others who are part of the move.AAP reacted to the move and criticized the leaders. In this, BJP was accused of “conducting”.Operation LotusAnd in Punjab you are conspiring to defame the work done by the government. AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, “Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah has launched ‘Operation Lotus’, which is being described as a game of cheap politics and an attempt to massively hamper the good work of the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab.” Follow live updates
PM Modi criticizes Bengal government, warns TMC ‘goons’, ‘After May 4 they have no place to hide’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a “wave of change” is visible in West Bengal after the first phase of voting and claimed that growing public support for the BJP is indicating its victory in the assembly elections.Addressing a rally in Panihati under Dum Dum Lok Sabha constituency, accompanied by the mother of the RG tax case victim, who is also a candidate from the assembly constituency, the Prime Minister said, “This revolution will come through your one vote,” urging voters to describe it as a mandate for political change. Read the full story
Iran’s Araghchi expected to reach Pakistan for US talks, ‘higher chances of success’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in the Pakistani capital tonight leading a delegation, with government sources indicating a “high probability of success” at US-Iran talks in Islamabad, Al Jazeera reports.Earlier in the day, Araghchi spoke over phone with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, which was confirmed by both sides. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the two leaders discussed regional developments, ceasefire status and ongoing diplomatic efforts related to US-Iran relations. Follow live updates
New attempt to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar, opposition submits new notice signed by 73 MPs in Rajya Sabha
Opposition parties filed a new notice in the Rajya Sabha demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. 73 MPs have signed the notice.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh leveled nine charges of “proven misconduct” against the CEC and said his continuation in office was tantamount to an attack on the Constitution. Read the full story
IPL 2026: Samson ahead in race for Orange Cap; Kamboj tops Purple Cap
The IPL 2026 season has almost reached its mid-stage and 33 out of 70 league matches have been completed. As the tournament progresses, key performers in both batting and bowling have started to emerge.The race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap is becoming increasingly competitive. Players are now competing for the positions of top run-scorer and leading wicket-taker. The league stage is expected to be more intense as teams jostle for playoff places. Read the full story