Nitish Kumar's RS move sparks questions on Nishant's role and JD-U–BJP power balance in Bihar

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) As Bihar prepares for the Rajya Sabha elections, the state could soon witness the beginning of a new political chapter after nearly two decades dominated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The veteran leader will now enter the Rajya Sabha, relinquishing the Chief Minister's post, triggering speculation about the future direction of the Janata Dal-United — and the possible rise of his son within the party’s politics.

'You freed state from Jungle Raj', HM Shah hails Nitish Kumar over two-decade term as Bihar CM

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:53 PM

Patna, March 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Thursday, effusively praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's governance, stretching over the past two decades, even as the latter signed nomination papers for the next course of his political journey, from Legislature to the Parliament while also paving way for the leadership change in the state.

Foreign Secretary Misri offers condolences over Khamenei's death, meets Iranian envoy

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, on behalf of the Government of India, signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday and offered condolences on the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

BJP, JD(U) leaders back Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to Rajya Sabha

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Leaders from the BJP and JD(U) on Thursday have expressed support for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to the Rajya Sabha, describing it as a personal and respected choice of a senior political leader.

Gujarat CM launches 5th 'herSTART' to support women-led initiatives, inaugurates research park

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:39 PM

Ahmedabad, March 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday launched the fifth edition of the herSTART programme for women entrepreneurs and inaugurated a newly built research park at Gujarat University.

Govt introduces 4 digital tools for Census-2027, over 30 lakh officials to be deployed

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday soft-launched four digital tools and formally unveiled the mascots -- "Pragati" (female) and "Vikas" (male) -- for the upcoming Census-2027.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces Mama Coaching Centre, Mama Mobile Hospital in Vidisha on his birthday

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:53 PM

Bhopal, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a series of welfare initiatives for the people of his Lok Sabha constituency, Vidisha, in Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin files nomination for Rajya Sabha

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on Thursday, paving the way for his entry into the Upper House.

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for RS polls amid protests by JD(U) workers

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:42 PM

Patna, March 5 (IANS) Amid intense political developments in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections.

LoP Gandhi flags threat to India’s oil supply amid West Asia tensions

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday voiced concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia and their potential impact on India, saying the country’s energy security is at risk and calling for decisive leadership in the face of global uncertainty.

Politics

Nitish Kumar's RS move sparks questions on Nishant's role and JD-U–BJP power balance in Bihar

'You freed state from Jungle Raj', HM Shah hails Nitish Kumar over two-decade term as Bihar CM

Foreign Secretary Misri offers condolences over Khamenei's death, meets Iranian envoy

BJP, JD(U) leaders back Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to Rajya Sabha

Gujarat CM launches 5th 'herSTART' to support women-led initiatives, inaugurates research park

Govt introduces 4 digital tools for Census-2027, over 30 lakh officials to be deployed

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces Mama Coaching Centre, Mama Mobile Hospital in Vidisha on his birthday

BJP national president Nitin Nabin files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for RS polls amid protests by JD(U) workers

LoP Gandhi flags threat to India’s oil supply amid West Asia tensions

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