Politics

Upendra Kushwaha on Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha nomination

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Rajya Sabha candidate Upendra Kushwaha on Thursday welcomed Nitish Kumar's decision after he filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, saying he served Bihar for over 20 years as thje Chief Minister and now will serve the capital city.

2026-03-05T12:47:15.399514+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates KDSG Super-Speciality Hospital

Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on Thursday inaugurated the KDSG Super-Speciality Hospital in Greater Noida and congratulated the institution for its initiative in strengthening healthcare services.

2026-03-05T12:32:21.695354+00:00 IST

Extremely grateful to CM Mamata for RS nomination: Babul Supriyo

West Bengal Minister Babul Supriyo on Thursday expressed happiness after being nominated as a candidate for the Rajya Sabha, saying it is a new platform with new responsibilities.

2026-03-05T12:29:06.985972+00:00 IST

BJP’s Rahul Sinha files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls

BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Rahul Sinha filed his nomination in Kolkata here on Thursday.

2026-03-05T12:15:36.056501+00:00 IST

BJP using power and pressure to assert dominance over allies: MP

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that it is using "power and pressure" to assert control over its allies and claiming that the developments in Bihar resemble a "backdoor entry model".

2026-03-05T11:20:44.062713+00:00 IST

Supriya Sule thanks Sonia Gandhi for supporting Sharad Pawar's RS

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Thursday expressed gratitude to key leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Uddhav Thackeray, and Mallikarjun Kharge, for supporting Sharad Pawar's Rajya Sabha nomination. The decision was made by the Maha Vikas Aghadi, reflecting a show of unity among alliance partners. MP Sule thanked Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, Aadit

2026-03-05T11:11:33.499943+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM flags off ‘Sardar Ekta Yatra’ from Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday flagged off the 'Sardar Ekta Yatra' from Ahmedabad, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always honoured the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

2026-03-05T10:39:26.933074+00:00 IST

"Self-respect is expensive in politics": Anand Sharma

The Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Anand Sharma on Thursday said that "self-respect is very expensive in politics" and that "speaking the truth is now considered a crime," after the party nominated Kangra District Congress Committee president Anurag Sharma as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh.

2026-03-05T10:23:23.134460+00:00 IST

MK Stalin invites party workers for DMK's state conference

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday invited Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders and workers for the party's State Conference, scheduled to be held in Tiruchirappalli on March 9.

2026-03-05T09:32:26.136397+00:00 IST

“Nitish returning to national politics as Rajya Sabha MP”: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar's tenure as Bihar Chief Minister as a "golden chapter" in the state's history and welcomed his return to national politics as he filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha election.

2026-03-05T09:29:33.545222+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in 'Parivartan Yatra'

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday participated in the Parivartan Yatra public rally held in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, as the state gears up for the assembly elections.

2026-03-05T08:47:00.075573+00:00 IST

Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination in Amit Shah's presence

Apart from Nitish Kumar, other NDA candidates, including Upendra Kushwaha and Bihar BJP chief Nitin Nabin, also filed their nominations for the Upper House.

2026-03-05T08:35:58.024150+00:00 IST

“BJP always deceived alliance partners”:Congress MLA Nana Patole

Congress MLA Nana Patole lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing them of "deceiving" their alliance partners after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar confirmed that he will file nomination for Rajya Sabha election.

2026-03-05T08:28:05.002184+00:00 IST

Gehlot slams Centre over "silence" on US destroying Iranian ship

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday slammed the Centre for its "strategic silence" on the US submarine sinking the Iranian warship 'IRIS Dena' near Sri Lanka.

2026-03-05T08:27:50.334257+00:00 IST

Kharge slams PM over Iranian ship torpedoing

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his government's handling of the Middle East crisis, calling it a "reckless abdication of India's strategic and national interests" and accusing the PM of surrendering India's foreign policy.

2026-03-05T08:25:26.286226+00:00 IST

Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav on JD(U) chief's RS move

Speaking to reporters in Patna, Yadav further reiterated his earlier claims related to BJP's willingness to remove Nitish Kumar from CM position, adding that at present his remarks have become true. He added that even when the Bihar CM left Mahagathbandhan in 2024, Tejashwi stated that the BJP would finish JD(U).

2026-03-05T07:55:17.342059+00:00 IST

BJP hijacked Nitish Kumar, allegations proven true: Tejashwi

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, launched a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar confirmed filing nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat, saying that his "hijack" allegation proved to be true.

2026-03-05T07:45:53.116802+00:00 IST

Ramesh slams Centre’s silence after US destroys Iranian vessel

In an 'X' post, Ramesh expressed shock over no official response from the government over the issue, while highlighting its enormous implications for the country.

2026-03-05T07:28:47.342259+00:00 IST

Kerala LoP VD Satheesan slams LDF govt

Satheesan further announced that he will be continuing his 30-day Puthuyuga Yatra in Thiruvananthapuram today, adding that a valedictory session will be held on Saturday, in which LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will participate.

2026-03-05T07:03:33.845831+00:00 IST

“Possible his account has been hijacked”: JD(U) supporters

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to file nomination for Rajya Sabha election, paving the way for a new Chief Minister in the state, has taken Janata Dal (United) workers and supporters by surprise.

2026-03-05T06:48:51.653265+00:00 IST

Congress' Udit Raj on Nitish Kumar's RS move

Highlighting unemployment and low standard of education in government institutions within Bihar, Raj said that if Nitish Kumar becomes an MP, it will be more "honourable" for him to take up "no roles".

2026-03-05T06:43:56.712171+00:00 IST