BRS leader K Kavitha, jailed in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, was rushed to Delhi's DDU Hospital on Tuesday evening. Kavitha, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 15 and later by the CBI, is accused of being part of a group that gave ₹100 crore in kickbacks for a favorable liquor policy. The reason for her hospital visit is not yet clear. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, has been in judicial custody and has sought bail, claiming the charges against her are incomplete.

In a shocking incident, Mukesh Sahani's father, Jitan Sahani, was found murdered in his Darbhanga residence. The VIP chief's father was killed in a gruesome manner, with his body recovered in a mutilated condition. The Darbhanga SP, Jagunath Reddy, confirmed the incident. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the case, comprising the SDPO and SHO. The motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained. The incident has sent shockwaves in the political circles, with many leaders condoling the demise of Jitan Sahani.

In a shocking incident, Jitan Sahani, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, was found murdered in his Darbhanga residence. The body was recovered in a mutilated condition. Darbhanga SP Jagunath Reddy confirmed the incident. An SIT has been formed to investigate the case, comprising the SDPO and SHO. Mukesh Sahani, who was in Mumbai, has rushed back to Darbhanga upon learning of his father's demise. The motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained. The incident has sent shockwaves in the political circles of Bihar.

The BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha decreased to 86 after four members—Sonal Mansingh, Mahesh Jethmalani, Rakesh Sinha, and Ram Shakal—completed their terms on July 13. Consequently, the NDA's tally stands at 101, falling short of the 113 majority mark in the 245-member House. The BJP expects to secure additional seats in upcoming elections in states like Bihar, Maharashtra, and Assam. Despite the vacancies, the party remains confident about winning new seats and maintaining its influence in the upper house.

BJP's strength in Rajya Sabha drops by four as nominated members Rakesh Sinha, Ram Shakal, Sonal Mansingh, and Mahesh Jethmalani complete their term. Their retirement brings BJP's strength to 86 and NDA's to 101, below the majority mark of 113. The current strength of the House is 225, with Congress-led INDIA bloc having 87 members. The development may impact the ruling party's ability to pass legislation without alliances. The opposition's strength remains significant, with Congress, Trinamool, AAP, and DMK holding key seats. [Photo Courtesy: The Tatva]

In a significant blow to the BJP, the Opposition INDIA alliance has won 10 out of 13 Assembly seats across seven states in the recent by-elections. The Aam Aadmi Party, Trinamool Congress, DMK, and Congress party secured victories in their respective states, while the BJP managed only two wins. This outcome marks a shift in India's political landscape, with regional parties and alliances gaining ground against national parties. The results may impact future electoral strategies and signal challenges ahead for the BJP in state-level contests. The by-elections were seen as a key test of strength after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In a closely contested By-election, Congress candidate Qazi Mohammad Nizammudin won the Manglaur assembly seat by a margin of over 400 votes, defeating BJP's Kartar Singh Dhana. After ten rounds of counting, Nizammudin emerged victorious. Additionally, Congress is leading in Badrinath, where candidate Lakhapat Singh Butola has taken a significant lead of over 5,000 votes against BJP's Rajendra Singh Bhandari. These results mark a significant victory for the Congress party in the region. The wins are a testament to the party's strength and popularity in the area.

Kamlesh Thakur, wife of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has won the Dehra assembly bypoll. She contested as an INDIA bloc candidate and secured over 9,000 votes more than her nearest rival, BJP's Hoshyar Singh. Thakur received a total of 34,412 votes, while Singh got 25,384 votes. The bypoll was held on July 11, and the results were declared on July 13. With this victory, Thakur has made a successful debut in electoral politics. The win is a significant achievement for the ruling INDIA bloc in the state.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has secured a victory in the Jalandhar West Assembly bypoll in Punjab, while the INDIA bloc is leading in 10 of the 12 remaining seats across seven states. The by-elections were held in 13 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Punjab, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. The results are a significant development ahead of the 2024 general elections, with the BJP trailing in most constituencies. The INDIA bloc's performance is a testament to the opposition's unity efforts, while the AAP's win in Jalandhar West is a boost to the party's prospects in Punjab.

The Bypolls took place in 13 Assembly seats across seven states on July 10, with West Bengal seeing a strong lead for the Trinamool Congress in all four constituencies. The party, led by Mamata Banerjee, is ahead in Maniktala, Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Bagda. Notably, the BJP had won three of these seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, but the MLAs later defected to the Trinamool. The results indicate a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Counting is still underway, with the final outcome expected soon.