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Vishwas eyes Rajya Sabha as AAP seeks to check-mate plan with Ajmer by-poll ticket

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A section of Aam Aadmi Party workers are demanding that the party project its Rajasthan in-charge Vishwas as candidate for Ajmer by-poll

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) may have been formed with the promise of offering the electorate a political platform devoid of internal cunning and intrigue, yet some five years after its birth the outfit seems to be fraught with the same troubles that it blamed the Congress and BJP for.

While it had successfully left in the past the bitterness and dissatisfaction that had been caused within its ranks when founding members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav were shown the door, AAP is now struck by a new internal turmoil – one triggered by Kumar Vishwas – with weeks to go before the biennial Rajya Sabha polls for three seats from the national capital.

Amid reports that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party wants to nominate ‘outsiders’ – distinguished individuals from various walks of life – for Delhi’s three Rajya Sabha seats instead of its own leaders, Vishwas has publicly been pushing for his candidature for one of these berths that fall vacant this month. With supporters of Vishwas openly staging protests against the AAP troika of Kejriwal, his confidante and Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and party leader Sanjay Singh and demanding that the poet-politician be named as the party candidate, an interesting plot seems to be in the works to check-mate Vishwas’ bid.

Sources in the Aam Aadmi Party told APN Live that a section of party workers, known to be loyalists of Kejriwal and Sisodia, have begun a campaign seeking candidature of Vishwas from Rajasthan’s Ajmer parliamentary constituency which will witness a by-poll on January 29. Vishwas has been the in-charge of party affairs in Rajasthan and claims to have widespread support in the state.

Besides Ajmer, the Alwar parliamentary constituency and Mandalgarh assembly seat in Rajasthan will also witness a by-election on January 29, the results for all three seats are scheduled to be announced on February 1.

The manufactured undercurrent for Kumar Vishwas’ candidature for the Ajmer by-poll is sources say, a way of the Kejriwal-led AAP leadership to claim publicly – and before its supporters – that it has faith in the disgruntled leader’s ability to enter Parliament by winning the people’s mandate and so wouldn’t field him for a back-door entry – the Rajya Sabha nomination. Privately though, the tactic would stall Vishwas’ bid for a Rajya Sabha berth and in all probability scuttle his chance of an electoral victory as he is unlikely to win the Ajmer by-poll.

The Ajmer constituency is set to witness an intense by-poll campaign between the two key political players of Rajasthan – the Congress and BJP. The seat was won by BJP’s Sanwar Lal Jat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls who had defeated the then sitting MP – Congress leader Sachin Pilot. Jat’s demise in August last year has necessitated the by-poll. Though neither the Congress, nor the BJP have yet declared their candidates from the seat, political observers are certain that the constituency will witness a bipolar contest between the two traditional rivals. Further, there is a buzz that the Congress might field Sachin Pilot, its state unit chief and former Ajmer MP, as the candidate from this seat. The intense fight in the Congress and BJP camps for Ajmer is expected to leave no political space for a novice like Vishwas or his party which hardly has any grassroots presence across Rajasthan.

If Vishwas is declared the AAP candidate from Ajmer, sources say a crushing defeat is in store for him. Such an eventuality will help Kejriwal further blunt any political ambitions of his confidante-turned-rival.

Meanwhile, with most ‘outsiders’ turning down Kejriwal’s offer of being the party’s Rajya Sabha candidate, sources said AAP is likely to name its senior leader Sanjay Singh as candidate for one of the berths that will fall vacant later this month. For the other two seats, the party is likely to field social activist and businessman Sushil Gupta and prominent chartered accountant ND Gupta. The name of senior AAP leader and former journalist Ashutosh is also not ruled out.

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UGC NET June 2026 admit card released; candidates can download hall tickets online

The National Testing Agency has released UGC NET June 2026 admit cards. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website before the examination begins on June 22.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UGC NET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre and contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and allotted test centre. Candidates have been advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the document after downloading it.

How to download the UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

  1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
  2. Click on the admit card download link.
  3. Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and security details.
  4. Submit the information to log in.
  5. Download and save the admit card.
  6. Take a printout for use on the examination day.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The city intimation slip issued earlier is meant only for advance travel planning and cannot be used as a substitute for the admit card.

Applicants are also advised to check reporting timings, examination guidelines and centre details mentioned on the hall ticket well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

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Delhi records coolest day of June as rain brings relief from heat

Heavy rain and cloudy conditions helped Delhi record its coolest day of June, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting further relief from heat in the coming days.

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Delhi experienced a significant break from the intense summer heat after rainfall and cloudy skies pushed temperatures down, making it the coolest day of June so far.

The change in weather brought much-needed relief to residents who had been dealing with high temperatures and humid conditions over the past several weeks. Rainfall was reported in several parts of the national capital and adjoining NCR regions, leading to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures. Similar weather conditions have recently helped keep temperatures below normal across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the combination of rain-bearing systems and cloud cover contributed to the cooler conditions. The weather department has indicated that pleasant weather is likely to continue, with chances of additional rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days.

The rainfall not only lowered temperatures but also improved outdoor conditions after a prolonged spell of heat. Earlier this month, Delhi had experienced episodes of extreme weather, including heatwave conditions and dust storms, making the recent spell of rain a welcome change for residents.

IMD’s latest forecast suggests that while temperatures may gradually rise later in the week, intermittent rain and thunderstorms could continue to provide temporary relief from the summer heat.

Weather officials have advised people to stay updated on local forecasts as changing weather conditions could bring brief spells of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR.

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Uddhav Sena MPs unreachable as Delhi meetings fuel fresh split speculation

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Shiv Sena (UBT) after several MPs reportedly became unreachable, with attention now focused on crucial meetings in Delhi.

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Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Shiv Sena (UBT) after several of its Lok Sabha MPs reportedly became unreachable, prompting senior leaders to make personal efforts to contact them amid growing speculation of a possible rebellion within the party.

Party chief Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders are understood to be reaching out to MPs as concerns grow over potential defections. The developments come ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting in Delhi, where several MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are expected to gather.

Reports suggest that some MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction could hold discussions in the national capital alongside leaders from the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Sources have indicated that a group of MPs may explore forming a separate faction in Parliament before potentially aligning with the Shinde-led camp, although no official announcement has been made.

Names being discussed in political circles include MPs such as Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Sanjay Jadhav. However, at least one MP, Sanjay Dina Patil, has publicly rejected reports linking him to any rebel group.

Meanwhile, senior Uddhav camp leaders including Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai are expected to remain actively engaged in efforts to maintain party unity. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has also been in Delhi amid the unfolding developments.

The latest episode has revived memories of previous political upheavals in Maharashtra and intensified speculation over whether the Shiv Sena (UBT) could face another significant organisational challenge in the coming days. As meetings continue in Delhi, political observers will be closely watching for any formal announcements from either camp.

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