Harbhajan Singh

Cricketer harbhajan singh has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, concluding his association with the Aam Aadmi Party. The former World Cup winner, who was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by AAP in 2022, now shifts his political allegiance.

harbhajan singh said Rohit Sharma’s earlier return from injury could have improved Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign. Rohit’s match-winning knock against Lucknow Super Giants highlighted his importance to the side. Harbhajan felt MI lost crucial matches during Rohit’s absence but believes the team still has an outside chance of reaching the playoffs.

Punjab's AAP government has withdrawn security for five Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the BJP, prompting the Centre to provide CRPF protection. This move follows AAP protests and graffiti targeting the MPs' residences and businesses. The security withdrawal coincides with the MPs' defection and public fallout with AAP leadership.

This development comes after CM Mann left for his meeting with President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital later in the day. He will raise the issue of recent merger of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs into BJP, which included the likes of Raghav Chadha, harbhajan singh, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Rajinder Gupta, Vikram Sahney and Swati Maliwal.

Security has been reportedly withdrawn from Rajya Sabha MP harbhajan singh, who recently switched from AAP to BJP. This move follows protests by AAP workers, who labelled the defecting MPs as 'traitors'. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize AAP and betraying Punjab's mandate. The seven MPs cited ideological differences for their departure.

It was a balmy Friday in Mumbai, and the CK Nayudu Hall at the Brabourne Stadium got warmer with emotion as members of the Legends Club congregated to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 53rd birthday.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5. The meeting concerns seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs who have merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mann seeks to discuss the recall of these MPs. The Rajya Sabha Chairman has officially accepted the merger. This reduces the Aam Aadmi Party's strength in the Upper House.

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to voice concerns regarding the alleged misuse of state machinery in Punjab. He plans to highlight political vendetta against former AAP MPs who recently joined the BJP. Chadha, along with three other MPs, will present these issues to the President.

S Sreesanth has cut ties with harbhajan singh after the IPL slapgate row resurfaced. Upset over an ad linked to the incident, he said, "I'll forgive but I'll never forget." Sreesanth added, "I have no relationship with that person," blocked him on social media, and called his public image “an act”.

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Sunil Narine's historic 200th IPL wicket, a milestone achieved exclusively for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Narine, the first player to reach this mark for a single franchise, also became the leading overseas bowler in the 200-wicket club. His exceptional consistency and crucial role in KKR's success were highlighted.

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab moved a confidence motion in the state assembly following the defection of seven MPs to the BJP. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted the party's strength and national presence, aiming to dispel rumors of instability. AAP holds a significant majority in the 117-member assembly.

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party, citing a deviation from its core principles and a focus on personal gain. He announced his departure alongside two other Rajya Sabha MPs, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, who are joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha stated he felt like the 'right man in the wrong party'.

Aam Aadmi Party faces a significant setback as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and six other MPs announced their decision to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha cited the AAP's deviation from its core ideology and working for personal benefits as reasons for the move. This comes days after Chadha's removal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha.

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, bolstering the NDA's numbers in the Upper House. This move, facilitated by the anti-defection law's provision for two-thirds party mergers, sees the BJP's strength increase significantly. The party anticipates further gains by year-end, nearing a crucial two-thirds majority.

A significant political upheaval has occurred as prominent AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, along with six other MPs including Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha cited disillusionment with party leadership and alleged involvement in 'crimes' as reasons for his departure, significantly weakening AAP's Rajya Sabha presence.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected from AAP to BJP, praising their parliamentary conduct. The move significantly boosts BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha, while AAP has petitioned for the disqualification of the defecting members.

This of RS MPs comes just a little over 14 months after AAP faced a rout on its homeground Delhi and when the party is bracing itself for a tough battle to save its govt in Punjab. The “defection” takes away the bounce the party enjoyed following Kejriwal’s discharge in the liquor case. The departures, besides denting AAP’s presence in Parliament also brings out its vulnerability as it now faces the big challenge of keeping its flock together — MLAs in Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet President Murmu to seek the recall of seven AAP MPs, including six from Punjab, who have joined the BJP. This move follows Raghav Chadha's announcement that two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members are merging with the BJP, citing the party's deviation from its principles.