Patna, March 5 (IANS) In a dramatic development in Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his candidature for the Rajya Sabha. Reacting to the development on Thursday, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that Kumar was moving to the Upper House of his own free will and not under any pressure.
Garhwa (Jharkhand), March 5 (IANS) The Jharkhand Education Department has initiated strict disciplinary action after a video from a farewell event at a government school in Garhwa district went viral on social media.
Guwahati, March 5 (IANS) Three suspended Congress MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam on Thursday, adding a fresh dimension to political developments in the state ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Moments after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his decision to bid adieu to active politics and make a thoughtful switch to Rajya Sabha, the Congress party termed it a "leadership coup" in the state, "being brought at the behest of G2".
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Congress party on Thursday described Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's announcement to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections as a betrayal of the people of Bihar, asserting that the NDA sought votes from them by projecting him as the CM.
Ahmedabad, March 5 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday flagged off the ‘Sardar Ekta Yatra’ from Ahmedabad, asserting that the initiative would help carry the ideals of unity, patriotism and national service associated with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to people across the country.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have warned that there could be a spillover of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict into India. The borders have been placed under high-alert as the Indian agencies warn that the conflict in the neighbouring nations could have an impact on the country.
Patna, March 5 (IANS) In a dramatic development in Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has put all speculation to rest by announcing his candidature for the Rajya Sabha.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Thursday and discussed bilateral ties ahead of the visiting leader's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary, recalling his contribution and commitment to the development and progress of the state.
