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NEW DELHI: After the exodus of 7 Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MPs, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to meet President Draupadi Murmu on May 5 to “safeguard the mandate of the people.”Man has sought time to meet the President along with party MLAs to press for the “recall” of seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party.In a social media post on X, Mann said that though he had sought time to meet the President Draupadi Murmu along with AAP MLAs from the state over the issue of defection of 7 Rajya Sabha MPs, the President has agreed to meet him alone on May 5 at 12 noon.He said he will reach Rashtrapati Bhawan with party MLAs from the state and they will wait outside.”It is our duty to safeguard the mandate of the people of Punjab and the democratic values. I am delighted to inform you that the Honourable President Droupadi Murmu Ji has granted a meeting time of 12 noon on 5 May. Although we had requested time for all MLAs, I alone have received the invitation to meet,” Mann said.”I shall arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan with my fellow MLAs. My fellow MLAs will remain outside, and I shall go in to present the voice of Punjab and the people’s side with full strength before the Honourable President Ji on behalf of all. The next strategy will be shared following the meeting. Heartfelt thanks to the Honourable President Ji for giving this precious time,” he added.However, there is no provision for recalling a legislator in the law.On April 24, the Aam Aadmi Party suffered a jolt when seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs — Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Rajendra Gupta, Vikramjit Sahney and Swati Maliwal — quit and merged with the BJP, alleging that the party had strayed from its principles, values and core morals. Six of the seven MPs who quit AAP were from Punjab.“We have decided that we, two-thirds of members belonging to the AAP in the Rajya Sabha, will exercise the provisions of the Constitution of India and merge with the BJP,” Raghav Chadha said at a press conference.The fallout followed weeks of escalating tensions between Chadha and the party leadership. Earlier this month, he was removed as AAP’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha and accused by senior leaders of engaging in “soft PR” instead of aggressively taking on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.His growing distance from the party had become evident over the past year as Chadha was abroad when Kejriwal was arrested in the excise policy case in March 2024 and remained away during his nearly six-month incarceration.Senior party leaders also alleged that Chadha had been reluctant to raise issues aligned with AAP’s political stand. They pointed to his refusal to sign a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his failure to join opposition walkouts in Parliament.Chadha, however had rejected these allegations, calling them “white lies” and challenging the party to provide evidence.Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday officially accepted the merger of the MPs with the BJP, reducing the strength of Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the Upper House to three.According to the updated list, the Congress has 29 members, while the Trinamool Congress holds 13 seats. The DMK has 8 members, followed by the YSR Congress Party with 7. The Biju Janata Dal has 6 members, and the AIADMK has 5. The Janata Dal (United), Samajwadi Party and Nationalist Congress Party have 4 members each.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: After the exodus of 7 Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MPs, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to meet President Draupadi Murmu on May 5 to “safeguard the mandate of the people.”Man has sought time to meet the President along with party MLAs to press for the “recall” of seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party.In a social media post on X, Mann said that though he had sought time to meet the President Draupadi Murmu along with AAP MLAs from the state over the issue of defection of 7 Rajya Sabha MPs, the President has agreed to meet him alone on May 5 at 12 noon.He said he will reach Rashtrapati Bhawan with party MLAs from the state and they will wait outside.”It is our duty to safeguard the mandate of the people of Punjab and the democratic values. I am delighted to inform you that the Honourable President Droupadi Murmu Ji has granted a meeting time of 12 noon on 5 May. Although we had requested time for all MLAs, I alone have received the invitation to meet,” Mann said.”I shall arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan with my fellow MLAs. My fellow MLAs will remain outside, and I shall go in to present the voice of Punjab and the people’s side with full strength before the Honourable President Ji on behalf of all. The next strategy will be shared following the meeting. Heartfelt thanks to the Honourable President Ji for giving this precious time,” he added.However, there is no provision for recalling a legislator in the law.On April 24, the Aam Aadmi Party suffered a jolt when seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs — Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Rajendra Gupta, Vikramjit Sahney and Swati Maliwal — quit and merged with the BJP, alleging that the party had strayed from its principles, values and core morals. Six of the seven MPs who quit AAP were from Punjab.“We have decided that we, two-thirds of members belonging to the AAP in the Rajya Sabha, will exercise the provisions of the Constitution of India and merge with the BJP,” Raghav Chadha said at a press conference.The fallout followed weeks of escalating tensions between Chadha and the party leadership. Earlier this month, he was removed as AAP’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha and accused by senior leaders of engaging in “soft PR” instead of aggressively taking on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.His growing distance from the party had become evident over the past year as Chadha was abroad when Kejriwal was arrested in the excise policy case in March 2024 and remained away during his nearly six-month incarceration.Senior party leaders also alleged that Chadha had been reluctant to raise issues aligned with AAP’s political stand. They pointed to his refusal to sign a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his failure to join opposition walkouts in Parliament.Chadha, however had rejected these allegations, calling them “white lies” and challenging the party to provide evidence.Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday officially accepted the merger of the MPs with the BJP, reducing the strength of Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the Upper House to three.According to the updated list, the Congress has 29 members, while the Trinamool Congress holds 13 seats. The DMK has 8 members, followed by the YSR Congress Party with 7. The Biju Janata Dal has 6 members, and the AIADMK has 5. The Janata Dal (United), Samajwadi Party and Nationalist Congress Party have 4 members each.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed expanding Ayush services across all military and field hospitals, with the Ayush ministry urging the defence ministry to set up dedicated outpatient departments (OPDs) and integrate traditional systems of medicine into healthcare for armed forces personnel.In a letter to defence minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said the move would complement the armed forces medical services by strengthening preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care for soldiers serving in diverse and often challenging operational environments.Jadhav noted that while Ayush treatment facilities are already available in a limited number of institutions under the ministry of defence, a large number of military and field hospitals still do not have dedicated Ayush services. He said expanding these facilities would improve access to evidence-based traditional healthcare, particularly in preventive care, lifestyle management, rehabilitation and overall well-being.The proposal seeks to integrate Ayush with the existing healthcare framework rather than replace conventional medical services. According to the ministry, the initiative is aimed at creating a more comprehensive and patient-centric model of care by combining modern medicine with traditional systems wherever appropriate.Jadhav urged the defence ministry to establish Ayush OPDs and treatment facilities in all military and field hospitals, saying the Ayush Ministry was ready to provide technical support, professional guidance and institutional cooperation, including signing an MoU for implementation.If approved, the proposal would significantly expand Ayush services within the armed forces, advancing the government’s push to integrate traditional medicine with mainstream healthcare and improve access to holistic care for defence personnel.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Pakistan’s Flood Allegation, Says Chenab Surge Caused By Heavy Monsoon Rainfall AloneDelhi Police Flags 400 People With Criminal Records Near CJP Protest Using Facial Recognition SystemCJP To Collect Protest Videos, Identify Police Personnel, Seek FIRs Over July 20 CrackdownCabinet Approves Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Bill; Up To 10-Year Jail And Rs 10 Crore Fine ProposedDelhi Police Fact-Checks Viral Claim On Passport Cancellation Of CJP ProtestersCentre Seeks Time Till Saturday On Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation Demand, Says CJP After TalksMassive Anti-Terror Sweep After Anantnag Terror Attack, Omar Abdullah Questions ActionUS Slaps 10% Tariff on India! Is This a Trade Warning or a Big Win for Indian Exports?Delhi Police Special Cell Probe Into Violence Against 129 Personnel, 11 FIRs Registered | WatchSonam Wangchuk Ends Fast After Centre’s Written Assurances As Delhi Remains Under Lockdown Measures123PhotostoriesFrom black rice to basmati: Indian rice varieties ranked from most to least nutritiousMeet the cast of ’72 Hours,’ led by Kevin Hart, Mason Gooding and Marcello HernándezHeart disease in women: Women with THIS common hormonal condition are at higher risk, new study findsKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’s Apara Mehta on separation with husband; recalls husband Darshan Jariwala saying, ‘I’ve Fallen Out of Love, You’re the Ugliest Woman’What happens when you mix bay leaves and vinegar and use it in the kitchen?Why Indian women wear toe rings: The forgotten meanings across different statesShubhanshu Shukla carried 3 Indian dishes to space: 9 other desi dishes that made to space in pastFeeling emotionally drained? These 5 things may be weighing you downDia Mirza’s ivory anarkali is so graceful, it leaves maximalism searching for attention10 beautiful baby names inspired by timeless musical instruments123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

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Trilateral energy boost as Nepal resumes hydropower supply to Bangladesh via India Nepal resumed its cross-border hydropower supply to Bangladesh via the Indian electricity grid at midnight, kicking off a new seasonal trade cycle under a landmark trilateral co-operation agreement.”This season, the new season of power trade will start from midnight today. The agreement stipulates that power will come from Nepal to Bangladesh from mid-June to mid-November–the high-demand season in Bangladesh and the peak season in Nepal,” Ghanashyam Bhandari, Nepali Ambassador to Dhaka, told reporters on Sunday evening. Watch India, Nepal To Take Bilateral Ties To New Heights; Jaishankar Calls For Decisive Shift In Relations”So, this is a pleasant occasion, and I’m pleased to let you know that this partnership has started,” he added.Nepal began supplying 40 MW of hydroelectricity to Bangladesh via India in 2024 during the high-demand season in Bangladesh. In 2024, as a pilot project, electricity was transmitted for just one day from Nepal to Bangladesh via India using hydropower.In 2025, the hydropower supply from Nepal to Bangladesh via India continued throughout the entire season, from mid-June to mid-November. The Himalayan country in South Asia will supply 40 MW of hydroelectricity this season as well.”Forty megawatts is absolutely nothing in terms of the growing energy needs of Bangladesh and, of course, the energy potential of Nepal,” Bhandari said.”But this is, even though it is a symbolic one, a milestone nonetheless. It is because this is the first of its kind in the subregion, and we are hopeful that this will continue to grow in the future,” he added.An additional 20 MW of hydropower supply, taking the total supply from Nepal to Bangladesh to 60 MW, has been agreed upon by both countries. The proposal is now with India for consideration, a Nepali diplomat said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC Split Deepens: Sudip Bandyopadhyay Says Rebels Will Seek Trinamool Name And Symbol In JulyPunjab Elections Could Be Held In November This Year, Claims Kejriwal Amid Early Poll BuzzNoida International Airport Opens For Flights; Passengers Praise Faster AccessAbhishek Banerjee Writes To Speaker Om Birla Against Recognition Of Rebel TMC FactionIndia Eyes Local Production Of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets In Landmark France DealBritish Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over crackdown in PoJK by Pakistani forcesNirmala Sitharaman Rejects Karnataka Fund Bias Claims, Attacks Congress Over ‘Adani-Ambani’ ChargeRebel TMC MPs To Merge With Nationalist Citizens Party, Support NDA’Modi Is A Swayamsevak, But…’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Speaks On PM’s Ties With Sangh’Undermining India’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Economic Disaster’ Warnings123PhotostoriesThai love proverb of the day: “When in love, even boiled vegetable broth tastes sweet; when hating…”You need 4 days to recover from an hour of lost sleep: Doctor explains the true cost of sleep deprivation7 Garden mistakes that can clog drains and lead to costly maintenance problems5 uncomfortable truths that can quietly make you successful and happierWorking parents: 7 expert-backed ways to avoid burnoutThink all steel utensils are safe? 5 must do quality checks before buying themThese 5 animals turn white in winter – here’s whyWin your week before Monday 9am: Simple habits that matter”Boys don’t cry” may be hurting our sons more than we realise; 5 ways parents can help their son express emotions without shame6 common phrases used for gaslighting and how to respond, as per psychologist123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET Admit Card 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupNoida AirportAbhishek BanerjeeComedian PranitTMC Leader Kunal GhoshDelhi rain

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Video grab) Diplomacy took a footballing turn as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre exchanged light-hearted barbs ahead of their countries’ FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash, with the two leaders posing in their national team jerseys during…

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Shatrughan Sinha and wife Poonam visit Hema Malini to check on Dharmendra’s health after Hospital discharge

Shatrughan Sinha and wife Poonam visit Hema Malini to check on Dharmendra’s health after Hospital discharge

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Shatrughan Sinha and wife Poonam visited Hema Malini to check on Dharmendra’s health after his hospital discharge. On Monday, Shatrughan shared photos and a heartfelt message from the visit. Dharmendra recovered at home post-treatment, with family requesting privacy. He and Shatrughan have also acted together in several notable Bollywood films. After Dharmendra’s recovery and discharge…

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