Politics

Arvind Kejriwal demands PM Modi's resignation

In a post on X, Kejriwal questioned why India needed permission from the United States to buy oil from Russia. He alleged that in recent months the country had witnessed the Prime Minister repeatedly "bowing" before Donald Trump and failing to speak up strongly.

2026-03-06T06:52:01.890822+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over US waiver on Russian oil purchase

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday described Indian foreign policy as "exploitation of a compromised individual," after the United States allowed a waiver for India to purchase Russian oil, amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered.

2026-03-06T06:35:08.650547+00:00 IST

Venugopal blasts Centre over US waiver on Russian oil purchase

In a post on X, Venugopal alleged that instead of standing up to the United States dictating terms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was compromising India's energy sovereignty.

2026-03-06T06:24:35.201372+00:00 IST

Nitish Kumar supporters call to reconsider his Rajya Sabha move

The poster said, "Nitish sevak kar raha pukaar, neta kare apne nirnaye par poornvichar", further adding "Violation of the people's mandate and self-respect in democracy will not be tolerated now."

2026-03-06T06:21:10.620182+00:00 IST

Atishi demands live-streaming of Privilege Committee proceedings

Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Friday asked Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta to live-stream the proceedings as former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will appear before the Privilege Committee today.

2026-03-06T04:46:16.875662+00:00 IST

UBT Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Nitish Kumar's RS move

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Chaturvedi also took a jibe at the BJP, claiming that due to its "political haste" of making their own CM in Bihar, Nitish Kumar is being sent to the Rajya Sabha.

2026-03-06T03:33:04.792064+00:00 IST

Congress slams Centre as US allows 30-day waiver on Russian oil

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday questioned the Centre over sovereignty as the United States allowed a 30-day waiver for India to purchase Russian oil amid a crisis in the Gulf hampering shipping routes that pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-06T03:21:05.639614+00:00 IST

BJP chalks out major strategy for West Bengal elections

According to sources, the party believes that the atmosphere of violence during elections in West Bengal has often discouraged voters from coming out to vote. In view of this, the BJP is emphasising the need for strong security arrangements to ensure that voters can exercise their democratic rights without fear.

2026-03-06T02:55:33.834304+00:00 IST

"India appears to be acting as US' subordinate ally": MA Baby

"Now, in Indian waters, we have seen actions by both the USA and Israel. Indian waters should be preserved as a zone of peace, and that should be the approach of the Government of India. Unfortunately, India appears to be acting as a subordinate ally of the USA. The Government of India now seems to be supporting the USA's war efforts, which is objectionable and cannot be approved," the CPI (M) general secretary told ANI.

2026-03-05T17:20:43.395232+00:00 IST

Kunal Ghosh expresses shock over CV Ananda Bose’s resignation

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday expressed shock over the resignation of C. V. Ananda Bose as the Governor of West Bengal, saying that the party leadership is closely monitoring the developments.

2026-03-05T16:48:44.989673+00:00 IST

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

Senior BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday said that the allegations by opposition parties that the BJP is against minorities are "baseless and politically motivated."

2026-03-05T15:45:44.291860+00:00 IST

'Even district Congress president can reach Rajya Sabha'

The Congress leaders Chetan Chauhan and Vidit Chaudhary, co-incharges of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) for Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday welcomed the party's decision to nominate Kangra District Congress Committee president Anurag Sharma to the Rajya Sabha, calling it a major message for grassroots workers and the younger generation of leaders.

2026-03-05T15:30:53.733052+00:00 IST

Grassroots workers getting Rajya Sabha opportunity is big honour: Congress nominee Anurag Sharma

Expressing gratitude after being nominated as the Congress candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh, 48-year-old Congress leader and Kangra District Congress Committee president Anurag Sharma said the decision reflects the party leadership's commitment to recognising grassroots workers.

2026-03-05T15:28:21.240797+00:00 IST

CV Ananda Bose resigns as West Bengal Governor

"Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post and has sent his resignation letter to the President of India," the OSD to the Governor said.

2026-03-05T15:20:54.514225+00:00 IST

Seat-sharing talks held with BJP, announcement soon: Atul Bora

Assam Minister and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Thursday said that seat-sharing talks with the BJP are underway, with discussions held with the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP representatives. A formal announcement is expected soon.

2026-03-05T14:49:21.652700+00:00 IST

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for new Delhi Metro corridors

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several important metro projects in Delhi on March 8.

2026-03-05T14:26:53.902113+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches Parivartan Yatra in Hingalganj, Wes

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday visited West Bengal to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Parivartan Yatra from the Hingalganj Assembly constituency.

2026-03-05T14:02:53.305658+00:00 IST

Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal, Sujeet Kumar file nominations

Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar on Thursday filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections in Bhubaneswar.

2026-03-05T13:43:02.041681+00:00 IST

Arvind Bellad claims DK Shivakumar will take over as Karnataka CM

BJP MLA Arvind Bellad on Thursday claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah might resign after the Budget Session and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will take over as the new Chief Minister of the state.

2026-03-05T13:39:48.651418+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena nominates Jyoti Waghmare Dalit woman, to Rajya Sabha

Shiv Sena has nominated Jyoti Waghmare, a Dalit woman from Solapur, as their candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections. Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday praised the decision, saying it's a big move that will be welcomed by women across the state.

2026-03-05T13:35:10.317586+00:00 IST

Congress, BJD, CPI(M) back joint RS candidate Datteshwar Hota

Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das on Thursday said that the Indian National Congress, Biju Janata Dal and Communist Party of India (Marxist) have decided to support a joint candidate, Datteshwar Hota, for the Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-05T12:52:43.030549+00:00 IST