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'35% Vote Share Across 210 Seats': Why BJP Feels Bengal May Be Heading For 2026 Tipping Point

BJP sources say multiple ground assessments indicate a telling shift in West Bengal, especially in the Presidency regionKolkata and its surrounding urban belt

5 Mar 2026 8:07 pm
5x Richer Than His Father? Inside Nitish Kumar's Son Nishant's Education And Rs 3.6 Crore Assets

During the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections and at Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony, his son Nishant was seen participating more visibly than before

5 Mar 2026 5:51 pm
Speculation, Meetings And A Midnight Call: How Bihar Politics Changed On Holi | 10 Points

With Thursday being the final day for filing nominations, political observers believe the state could be on the brink of a significant shift in power

5 Mar 2026 2:38 pm
Nitish Kumar, Along With Nitin Nabin, Files Rajya Sabha Nomination Amid Bihar CM Buzz

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Patna for the Rajya Sabha nominations filing process

5 Mar 2026 2:01 pm
After Delhi, BJP To Pick Woman CM For Bihar? 4 Names In The Running To Replace Nitish Kumar

The discussion has gained traction particularly after the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, which witnessed a noticeable increase in women's representation

5 Mar 2026 1:45 pm
'Desire In My Heart...': Nitish Kumar Confirms Rajya Sabha Move In Message To Bihar Voters

According to reports, Nitish Kumar may file his nomination papers at the state assembly around 11 am today.

5 Mar 2026 11:31 am
War Reached Indias Doorstep: Congress Flags Security Risks After US Hits Iran Warship Near Sri Lanka

According to the Congress, the sinking of the Iranian vessel represented an act of maritime warfare that had brought an open-ended conflict close to India.

5 Mar 2026 11:17 am
Nitish Kumar Set To Enter Rajya Sabha: Who Will Succeed Him As Bihar's Next CM? A Look At Frontrunners

As Nitish Kumar is expected to move to Rajya Sabha, speculations over the next Bihar Chief Minister Being from the BJP are doing rounds.

5 Mar 2026 10:57 am
End Of An Era? Decks Being Cleared For Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Exit As He Prepares For Rajya Sabha

Leaders from the BJP and ally JD(U) announced Nitish Kumar is most likely to file his nomination for the upper house, paving the way for a new Chief Minister in the state.

5 Mar 2026 9:39 am
Nitish Kumar To File Rajya Sabha Nomination Tomorrow. Who Will Take Over As Bihar CM?

From the BJP's deputy CM Samrat Choudhary to old hand Sanjiv Chaurasiya many names are being spoken of in party circles as a probable CM face

4 Mar 2026 8:57 pm
Congress To Contest 28 Seats, Get 1 Rajya Sabha Spot As DMK Seals Pact For Tamil Nadu Polls

The pact forms part of a grand alliance of 21 parties led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

4 Mar 2026 8:55 pm
Nitish Kumar On His Way To Rajya Sabha? Another 'CM Change' Buzz, This Time In Bihar, And What It Means

Sources said JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar may step down as Bihar CM on being elected to the Rajya Sabha for which he will reportedly file nomination papers tomorrow

4 Mar 2026 5:48 pm
Nitishs Son-Rise In Bihar: Who Is Nishant Kumar? Will JDU Make Him The CM?

The buzz is that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may step down from the states top post after being elected to the Rajya Sabha

4 Mar 2026 5:31 pm
'We Welcome Him...': Bihar Minister Endorses Nitish Kumar's Son Nishant As JDU Chief

Bihar Minister Shrawon Kumar endorsed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, for politics, stating JD(U) cleared his path.

4 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
'Modi Ji Is Unlucky': Congress Leader's Shocking Demand To Hold T20 WC Final In Mumbai

Congress leader Husain Dalwai suggested the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final be held in Mumbai, calling it the eal home of cricket. India faces England in the semi-final tomorrow.

4 Mar 2026 3:52 pm
'Tamil Nadu Is TVK, TVK Is Tamil Nadu': Vijay Criticised DMK Govt, Asserts Confidence In His Party's Win

Vijay emphasised that Tamil Nadu is TVK, and TVK is Tamil Nadu, adding that all divisions will be set aside and the TVK team will emerge victorious.

4 Mar 2026 2:01 pm
BJP Names 4 Of 7 Candidates For Rajya Sabha Seats From Maharashtra; Vinod Tawde On List

The BJP on Wednesday announced the names of four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections from Maharashtra.

4 Mar 2026 12:35 pm
TMC Finalises Bengal Polls Candidate List; Age, Performance Review & Youth Push To Shape Strategy

With nearly 15 years of anti-incumbency working against the party, the leadership is believed to be keen on introducing fresh faces and giving prominence to younger candidates

4 Mar 2026 10:24 am
Congress Releases First List Of Candidates For Assam Polls, Fields Gaurav Gogoi In Jorhat

The Congress party released its first list of 42 candidates for the Assam assembly election, including Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi, who will contest from Jorhat.

3 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
Shivakumar To Host Dinner For Karnataka Congress MLAs, MLCs Amid Leadership Change Buzz

The announcement comes at a time when discussions around the Chief Ministers post and internal dynamics within the Congress have intensified.

3 Mar 2026 7:51 pm
Siddaramaiah Slams Surveillance Charge, Says Bond With Shivakumar Is Milk and Honey Strong

The Karnataka CM clarified that Congress MLAs are loyal to the party rather than to individuals and possess the freedom to express personal opinions

3 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
BJP Plays The Long Game As Youth, Caste Math &Loyalty Shape Rajya Sabha Picks: Who Are On The List?

In Bihar, the BJP has placed its bets on Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar, while in Odisha, it has chosen Manmohan Samal, the state president who led the party to a historic win

3 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
Silence Is Abdication: Sonia Gandhi Questions Indias Stand On Khamenei Killing In Editorial

Sonia Gandhi argued that such silence reflected a departure from Indias long-standing foreign policy based on sovereignty, non-intervention and adherence to international law.

3 Mar 2026 10:57 am
BJP Alleges Karnataka Govt Used Intel Department To 'Spy' On MLAs After Shivakumar Camp's Dinner Meet

Responding to the allegations, state Congress leaders have dismissed them as politically motivated, arguing that claims of intelligence surveillance are unfounded and exaggerated

2 Mar 2026 10:40 am
'Rescue Indians First': Karnataka Top Brass Slams Middle East Strikes As Thousands Await Return

Deputy CM Shivakumar urged Kannada organisations abroad to provide confidence to the stranded people, as the closure of major transit hubs continues to disrupt travel & commerce

2 Mar 2026 10:34 am
Surveillance Politics: BJP Accuses Siddaramaiah Of Using State Intel To Snoop On DKS Faction

Calling it the complete politicisation of administration, Ashoka said the state machinery exists to protect the people of Karnataka, not to protect your chair.

2 Mar 2026 10:15 am
Why Killing Of Iran's Khamenei Has Triggered A Political Storm In India

With elections approaching in Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal, and major polls later in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appears keen to consolidate the Muslim voter base

2 Mar 2026 8:28 am
Toolkit vs Fool-Kit: Fiery Clash At Rising Bharat Summit Over Govt Growth Claims, Oppn Tactics

Has Indias Opposition failed to present an alternative vision or is the government deflecting from real issues by branding criticism as anti-national?

28 Feb 2026 8:32 pm
'Why Was Excise Policy Rolled Back If There Was No Corruption?' CM Rekha Gupta On Clean Chit To Kejriwal

Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit, Gupta said the ledgers of the Delhi government were proof of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)s corruption

28 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
ECI Publishes Final Electoral Roll After SIR In West Bengal; Over 63 Lakh Voters Deleted

ECI published West Bengal's final electoral roll after SIR, deleting 63 lakh voters and adding 1.8 lakh.

28 Feb 2026 7:27 pm