Politics

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel extends greetings to people on festiva

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday extended his heartfelt greetings to all citizens of Gujarat on the vibrant festival of Holi-Dhuleti.

2026-03-03T14:41:59.477467+00:00 IST

Paraquat should be banned, says BJP MP Eatala Rajendar

Speaking with ANI, he cited instances of farmers, labourers, and online gamers taking their lives. He pointed to the easily accessible pesticide Paraquat ("Gaddi Mandu") as a major factor, stating that even small amounts can be fatal.

2026-03-03T14:36:33.693678+00:00 IST

CM Siddaramaiah calls bond with Shivakumar "Milk-Honey"

The remarks came after Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka accused the Chief Minister of phone tapping to spy on Shivakumar.

2026-03-03T14:31:09.604883+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar hits back at Kumaraswamy over tapping row

Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Shivakumar said, "He is just trying to bring some allegations on the Home Minister and the Chief Minister. I thought he's a well-experienced man."

2026-03-03T13:27:41.432257+00:00 IST

BJP alleges "Rs 7 crore extortion attempt" by Gandhi-Vadra family

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress leadership, alleging that members of the Gandhi-Vadra family attempted to extort Rs 7 crore from a party worker during the Haryana Assembly elections, and claimed that purported WhatsApp chats have brought "prima facie evidence" of corruption into the public domain.

2026-03-03T13:26:46.406075+00:00 IST

2 special flights arranged to bring back 164 Maharashtrians stran

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed that two special flights have been urgently arranged to safely bring back 164 tourists and citizens from Maharashtra who are stranded in Dubai.

2026-03-03T12:52:41.931871+00:00 IST

TN CM thanks CM Siddaramaiah for backing federalism debate

In a post on X, Stalin wrote, "Thank you, Hon'ble Thiru. @Siddaramaiah avare, for your warm response to Part I of the Report of the High Level Committee on Union - State Relations constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. I deeply appreciate your thoughtful endorsement of our initiative and your recognition that federal renewal must be a collective effort. As you rightly observed, 'Unity in a diverse republic like India is sustained not through uniformity, but through constitutional trust.'"

2026-03-03T12:48:08.230657+00:00 IST

LS Speaker Birla nominates 15 members to Committee of Privileges

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday officially nominated members to the Committee of Privileges, effective from March 3, 2026. The panel, which is tasked with examining issues related to breaches of parliamentary privilege and recommending necessary action, will be chaired by BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad

2026-03-03T12:40:09.036297+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu expands social safety net benefitting 37.8 lakh

In a significant expansion of the state's welfare umbrella, Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa announced on Tuesday that the government is widening its financial relief reach to include nearly 37.8 lakh additional beneficiaries with one-time special additional assistance of ₹2,000.

2026-03-03T12:30:41.459552+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Nitin Nabin's nomination for RS

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed the nomination of Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections to be held on March 16.

2026-03-03T12:18:22.560857+00:00 IST

Upendra Kushwaha nominated as NDA candidate for Rajya Sabha

The announcement was made by Nitin Bharti, state spokesperson of RLM, who stated that Kushwaha's nomination was unanimously decided by the party leadership after detailed discussions.

2026-03-03T12:12:49.839909+00:00 IST

Selvaperunthagai says DMK-Congress talks smooth

After meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, State Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday said the alliance between the DMK and Congress remains intact and discussions are progressing without friction ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

2026-03-03T11:32:33.786106+00:00 IST

Shivesh Kumar, Sujeet Kumar thanks BJP leadership after nominatio

Kumar told ANI, "I thank the top leadership of the party. For the first time after independence in the history of Bihar, a person from the Ravidas community is going to the Rajya Sabha."

2026-03-03T11:28:34.490991+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah writes to Stalin on federalism debate

In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said, "I have written to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin expressing Karnataka's strong support for a renewed national conversation on Union-State relations. Federalism is not a political demand - it is part of the basic structure of our Constitution. Over the years, increasing centralisation in fiscal and legislative matters has disturbed the delicate balance envisioned by our Constitution makers. States must have the authority and fiscal space to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them."

2026-03-03T11:21:29.057028+00:00 IST

"Punjab budget on March 8 will be historic": Harpal Cheema

Citing revenue figures, the minister said that excise collections have witnessed a substantial rise compared to the previous Congress government.

2026-03-03T11:06:00.646507+00:00 IST

NDA candidates will file nominations on Mar 5: Bihar BJP chief

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday announced that all National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates for the Rajya Sabha will file nominations on March 5, scheduled for March 16, with the NDA confident of winning all seats.

2026-03-03T10:55:00.409706+00:00 IST

BJP announces nine candidates for biennial Rajya Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that polling for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections will be held on March 16, with vote counting the same day at 5 pm and the process concluding by March 20.

2026-03-03T10:33:51.235170+00:00 IST

"DMK govt must be changed": AIADMK's Sellur Raju

AIADMK leader Sellur Raju on Tuesday claimed that the people of Tamil Nadu have made up their mind to change the ruling DMK government, asserting that no matter how many alliances are formed, the reality cannot be changed.

2026-03-03T10:13:51.850996+00:00 IST

KM Uday blames HD Kumaraswamy for Prajwal Revanna’s jail

Prajwal Revanna, son of JD(S) MLA H D Revanna, was jailed in connection with rape charges. Uday alleged that the case stemmed from internal family rivalry and political conspiracy within the JD(S). Claiming a political vendetta, Uday said the former MP was targeted after Kumaraswamy's son, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, lost the elections.

2026-03-03T09:25:20.338984+00:00 IST

Dhinakaran slams MK Stalin over Rs 2000 for vulnerable groups

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday termed Tamil Nadu government's Rs 2,000 assistance to vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, as an "election-time gimmick."

2026-03-03T09:19:38.950840+00:00 IST

UP Minister OP Rajbhar echoes Amit Shah's "parivartan" remarks

Speaking to ANI, Rajbhar said that the Home Minister's statement reflected the aspirations of the people of West Bengal, asserting that just as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are progressing on the path of development, the people of Bengal also desire similar growth and opportunities.

2026-03-03T09:12:43.676870+00:00 IST