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Don’t accord separate recognition to rebel MPs, Sena (UBT) MPs urge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla | India News

Don’t accord separate recognition to rebel MPs, Sena (UBT) MPs urge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla | India News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 01:21 AM IST MEMBERS OF Parliament of Shiv Sena (UBT) met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday and urged him not to accord separate recognition or seating to the six rebel MPs who have crossed over to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, contending that such a move would be contrary to constitutional provisions. After meeting Birla, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai told the media that the party had submitted an application to the Speaker on June 18 seeking a hearing before any decision was taken on representations made by the rebel MPs. “We had said that in case any of our MPs, individually or after forming a group, approach you saying they want to merge with another group, you should act according to constitutional provisions,” Sawant told reporters. Referring to Wednesday’s meeting, Sawant said the delegation asked the Speaker whether he had received any letter or representation from the six MPs. “He said he had not received any documents,” Sawant said, …

Speaker Om Birla to hear out TMC brass first on 20 rebel MPs’ merger with NCPI

Speaker Om Birla to hear out TMC brass first on 20 rebel MPs’ merger with NCPI

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear out the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership first before deciding on the request received from the 20 TMC rebel MPs to merge with the Nationalist Citizenship Party of India (NCPI), people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee along with TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee at a press conference (Hindustan Times File/Samir Jana) The decision follows a communication from TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee that asked the speaker to reject the merger request, since the TMC was “a single, indivisible political party” and there was no option of a split under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. Birla’s office had issued a letter to Abhishek Banerjee, the TMC floor leader in the Lok Sabha, for a meeting on Monday, but it could not take place because Abhishek was being grilled by investigative agencies at the time. “Speaker Om Birla will take a call on the issue of the merger of 20 TMC MPs with NCPI only after hearing both sides. The Speaker’s office …

Rebel TMC MPs ready game plan, look to meet Speaker Om Birla Monday for recognition | Political Pulse News

Rebel TMC MPs ready game plan, look to meet Speaker Om Birla Monday for recognition | Political Pulse News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 13, 2026 04:57 AM IST First published on: Jun 13, 2026 at 04:57 AM IST Claiming to have secured the support of 19 of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs, the rebel party MPs are likely to meet Speaker Om Birla on Monday to urge him to recognise them as a separate bloc and allow them to sit alongside the MPs of the ruling BJP-led NDA in the House. The dissident TMC MPs would urge Speaker Birla to recognise them as the “real TMC”, Cooch Behar MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, one of the rebel MPs, told The Indian Express on Friday. He said their faction wants senior party MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar to be recognised as its leader in the Lok Sabha and Satabdi Roy as the deputy leader. Basunia said West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari would be in Delhi Sunday, when he would hold a meeting with the TMC rebel MPs. Their bid to extend support to the NDA will further boost the BJP in Parliament, …

Will RCB get new name after ₹16,700 crore sale?Ananya Birla drops a clue| India News

Will RCB get new name after ₹16,700 crore sale?Ananya Birla drops a clue| India News

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A ownership change has put the spotlight firmly back on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and sparked a question that has quickly gained traction among fans: will the team keep its identity intact? The acquisition, valued at USD 1.78 billion (around ₹16,706 crore), makes it the most expensive franchise sale in IPL history. ( (Instagram/@ananyabirla)) The Bengaluru-based franchise, has been acquired in a deal by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group. The group includes the Aditya Birla Group, US-based sports investor David Blitzer, private equity giant Blackstone, and the Times of India. The acquisition, valued at USD 1.78 billion (around ₹16,706 crore), makes it the most expensive franchise sale in IPL history. Also read | Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold to USD 1.78 billion consortium led by Aditya Birla Group The stake was acquired from United Spirits Limited, which previously owned the franchise through Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL). Amid all the headlines, speculation around a potential name change began circulating. However, a story posted on Instagram appears to have settled the debate. Ananya Birla, …

Who Is Aryaman Birla? From Rajasthan Royals Player To RCB Chairman

Who Is Aryaman Birla? From Rajasthan Royals Player To RCB Chairman

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Meet Aryaman Birla, New Chairman Of RCB (Photo Credit: Instagram) Aryaman Birla is grabbing all the eyeballs and for all the right reasons. At the age of 28, the former cricketer became the chairman of RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru). What a journey! As soon as the news hit the media, people started to wonder why he left the game and what made him choose to become an entrepreneur. Scroll down to read all about his journey from cricketer to businessman. Aryaman Birla: A Former IPL Player Aryaman Birla used to play first-class and A-list matches for Madhya Pradesh. Over the years, he had even secured a perfect hundred and was roped in by the Rajasthan Royals in 2018 for Rs 30 lakhs. However, at that time, he did not play a single game and, a year later, decided to take an indefinite sabbatical. In an Instagram post, he had even mentioned how the match pressure had affected his mental health. In his statement, he wrote, “We all have our own journeys, and I want to …

RCB Sold to Birla Group in Landmark IPL Franchise Deal

RCB Sold to Birla Group in Landmark IPL Franchise Deal

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In a major shake-up in the Indian Premier League, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been acquired by the Birla Group, marking a significant moment in the league’s evolving business landscape. The high-profile takeover reflects the growing interest of leading corporate giants in owning IPL franchises. The Aditya Birla group, along with Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone, has bought the state of RCB for INR 16,660 crores, marking one of the biggest franchise deals in IPL history. United Spirit, the owner of the franchise, made this disclosure in mandatory regulatory filings in Bombay Stock Exchange of India on Tuesday. Bolt Ventures and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity are the other members of the consortium that jointly bought the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The decision to sell off 100 per cent stakes in RCB was approved by United Spirits Limited, owned by Diageo India. Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli (image: X) “We wish to inform you that the board of directors of United Spirits Limited at its meeting held today, i.e., March 24, 2026, has inter …

Aditya Birla Group-led consortium acquires Royal Challengers Bengaluru for USD 1.78 billion

Aditya Birla Group-led consortium acquires Royal Challengers Bengaluru for USD 1.78 billion

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2 min readBengaluruMar 24, 2026 10:35 PM IST A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) emerged as the lead bidder to acquire the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a whopping USD 1.78 billion (approximately Rs 16,706 crore). Other parties involved in the group are Blackstone, an equity firm of which Viral Patel is the CEO, Bolt Ventures, owned by American investor David Blitzer, and media conglomerate Times of India. “Aditya Birla Group (“ABG”), The Times of India Group (“Times”), Bolt Ventures (“Bolt”), and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE (“Blackstone”) have signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (“RCB”), encompassing both the men’s Indian Premier League franchise and the Women’s Premier League franchise, from United Spirits Limited (“USL”), a subsidiary of Diageo plc. The transaction values the franchise at INR 166.6 billion (approximately US$1.78 billion),” confirmed the development by the new consortium on Tuesday. The consortium bought a 100 per cent stake in RCB from United Spirits Limited (USL), the Bengaluru-based franchise’s previous owners. …

Who Are the Aditya Birla Group Set to Buy RCB in Landmark Deal?

Who Are the Aditya Birla Group Set to Buy RCB in Landmark Deal?

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As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to be acquired in a major franchise deal, the Aditya Birla group has quickly gained attention, having made a whopping bid for the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Known as one of India’s most influential business families, the Birlas have built a vast empire spanning industries such as cement, metals, telecom, and financial services. Their potential entry into the Indian Premier League signals yet another wave of corporate investment in the tournament, highlighting its growing value beyond cricket. With a legacy of decades in business and global operations, the Birla Group’s move into IPL franchise ownership could mark a significant shift in the league’s commercial landscape. RCB Acquisition: Key Details While the exact financial figures are yet to be officially confirmed, early reports suggest that the Aditya Birla group has quoted $1.8 billion, which is considered the highest value in IPL history, marking its massive brand strength and fan following. Two other firms, Dr Ranjan Pai of Manipal Hospitals, US private equity firm KKR and Singapore’s …

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked; Speaker Birla says no more display of banners, posters

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked; Speaker Birla says no more display of banners, posters

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Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked; Speaker Birla says no more display of banners, posters The Lok Sabha on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight opposition members who were barred from the House on February 3 for “unruly” behaviour, with Speaker Om Birla stressing that there should be no display of placards, posters, photos or AI-generated images inside the House or in the Parliament complex. Congress member K. Suresh requested the House to consider the revocation of the eight opposition members, saying whatever had happened in the House was regrettable, and that his party was ready to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the House. Following the submissions by several opposition members, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there was a need to draw a “Laxman Rekha” for the smooth functioning of the House, which both treasury and opposition benches agreed to. Speaker Birla said there is a need to ensure that no placards, posters, photos or AI-generated images are displayed in the House or inside the Parliament …

Speaker Birla says no more banners| India News

Speaker Birla says no more banners| India News

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The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight opposition members who were barred from the House on February 3 for “unruly” behaviour, with Speaker Om Birla stressing that there should be no display of placards, posters, photos or AI-generated images inside the House or in the Parliament complex. Congress MPs staging a protest over the India-US interim trade deal, during the budget session of Parliament in New Delhi last month. (PTI Photo) Congress member K Suresh requested the House to consider the revocation of the eight opposition members, saying whatever had happened in the House was regrettable, and that his party was ready to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the House, news agency PTI reported. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said there was a need to draw a “Laxman Rekha” (line of sanctity) for the smooth functioning of the House. Speaker Birla said there is a need to ensure that no placards, posters, photos or AI-generated images are displayed in the House or inside the Parliament complex. Rijiju then …