Election to Rajya Sabha seat vacated by Vijayasai Reddy on May 9
The Hindu
ECI announces bye-election for Rajya Sabha seat vacated by V. Vijayasai Reddy, with voting on May 9.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced bye-election to the casual vacancy in Rajya Sabha (RS) caused by the resignation of V. Vijayasai Reddy, who also recently quit the YSR Congress Party.
A press note from the ECI said Mr. Vijayasai Reddy’s term was up to June 21, 2028 but he resigned to the membership (of the RS) and it necessitated the election. The vacancy arose on January 25, 2025.
Notification for the bye-election will be issued on April 22 and the last date for filing nominations is April 29.
The nominations will be scrutinised on April 30 and the last date for withdrawal of candidatures is May 2.
Election for the vacant seat will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 9 and the votes will be counted the same day at 5 p.m.
Rupee at 90: foreign capital exits, imports jump, and RBI eases its defence. A breakdown of the market forces and policy choices shaping the currency slide.
North Goa club midnight blaze follow The Hindu LIVE updates on December 7 2025
Australia activates disaster relief for New South Wales as wildfires threaten properties and infrastructure, with no casualties reported.
Australia’s Pat Cummins confirms he’ll return for the third Ashes Test, easing concerns for the struggling England side.
The Shakespeare Millennium Club in collaboration with the Annai Velankanni Church (Society of St. Vincent De Paul), conducted a Free Medical Camp on November 23, 2025 at the church premises from 9 am to 6 pm, with Dr. Samundi Sankari and Dr. Divya Sivaraman of Srushti Hospitals, Dr. Sharada L N of Aramba, the Kumaran Dental Clinic, Lychee and Satya Physiotherapy Centre, according to a press release.
Hyderabad police support senior citizens living alone, enhancing safety, preventing fraud, and fostering community connections through regular visits.
Explore the vital role of Humanities in fostering critical thinking, empathy, and social harmony amid the STEM-focused higher education landscape.
Tiruvannamalai removes 450 metric tonnes of waste from Maha Deepam day in a two-day cleanup by 2,300 workers.
Chennai Metrowater raises tanker tariffs and removes trip caps to address rising production costs and enhance bulk water supply.
Tamil Nadu commits to enhanced collaboration with the National Green Tribunal for effective environmental governance and protection initiatives.
On Ambedkar's death anniversary, CM Rekha Gupta highlights his enduring ideals of social harmony, equality, and justice.
The Banyan launches the Keshav Desiraju Lived Experience Repository in Chennai to preserve mental illness narratives across various formats.
MetLife Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, with 104 matches across North America.