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    JD(U) Welcomes Nishant Kumar Amid Leadership Speculation

    Patna, March 8 – Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to formally join the Janata Dal(United) on Sunday afternoon in Patna, marking his entry into active politics.The joining ceremony is scheduled at 1 p.m. at the party office in the presence of senior leaders...
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    Bihar Government Set to Change: Nishant Kumar Appointed Deputy CM, MLC Election Planned

    Patna, March 7 JD(U) MLA Hari Narayan Singh, a close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Saturday claimed that a "unanimous" decision has been taken to make the party supremo's son Nishant the deputy CM in the new government to be formed upon his father's resignation.Singh, the MLA...
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    Nishant Kumar Named Bihar Deputy CM in Key Leadership Move

    Patna, March 7 JD(U) MLA Hari Narayan Singh, a close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Saturday claimed that a "unanimous" decision has been taken to make the party supremo's son Nishant the deputy CM in the new government to be formed upon his father's resignation.Singh, the MLA...
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    Sena (UBT) Prioritizes Thackeray's Re-election in Legislative Council

    Mumbai, March 7 Due to coalition politics, the Shiv Sena (UBT) was forced to announce its support for Sharad Pawar for the single winnable Rajya Sabha seat, and has now virtually staked its claim for the "sure-shot" seat that the MVA can win in the legislative council elections for Uddhav...
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    Karnataka Contractors Seek Bill Payments; Shivakumar Promises Meeting

    Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar assured the KSCA on Friday that he and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi would facilitate a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resolve their issues.Addressing members of the Karnataka State Contractors' Association...
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    Legislators Pitch for Cricket Tickets Amidst World Cup Semi-Final

    Mumbai, March 5 As Indian and English players prepared for their T20 World Cup semi-final match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night, cricket became a topic of discussion in the Maharashtra legislature, with members expressing a desire to watch the match in the stadium.While...
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    Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin File Rajya Sabha Nominations

    Patna, March 5 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP president Nitin Nabin filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections on Thursday.The two leaders submitted their nomination papers in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the office of Assembly Secretary Khyati...
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    Legislative Council Controversy: YSRCP Calls for Minister's Dismissal

    Amaravati, March 4 – The opposition YSR Congress Party demanded the sacking of Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Wednesday for his remarks in the Legislative Council targeting Chairman K. Moshenu Raju based on his religion.Leader of the opposition in the Council...
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    New Initiative Aims to Improve Search Operations for Missing Women in Maharashtra

    Mumbai, March 4 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced in the legislative council on Wednesday that the state government has established a special cell to locate missing women in Maharashtra, with Additional Director General (ADG)-level women officers appointed to head it.The cell will...
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    Shivakumar: 'Milk & Honey' Relationship with Siddaramaiah Amid Karnataka Tensions

    Bengaluru, March 3 Amid the "leadership tussle" in Karnataka, state Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar emphasized "unity" within the Congress on Tuesday, stating that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are like "milk and honey."Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar praised Chief...
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    Shiv Sena UBT Seeks Dominance in Rajya Sabha Race Amid MVA Discussions

    Mumbai, March 2 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray denied any deadlock in MVA talks for the Rajya Sabha elections on Monday, asserting that the single winnable seat should go to his party due to its numerical strength.The Rajya Sabha elections for the seven seats in Maharashtra will be...
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    Legislative Council Voices Concerns Over Immigrant Issue

    Mumbai, February 28 – The Maharashtra Legislative Council witnessed a heated exchange between members of the treasury and opposition benches on Saturday over the issue of illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in Mumbai and other parts of the state.The debate became intense after Shiv...
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    Mumbai Addresses Illegal Immigration: Deportations and Demographic Concerns

    Mumbai, February 28 Citing the presence of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Maharashtra, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar on Saturday alleged that there is a pre-planned plot to destroy Mumbai, alter its demographics, and increase the population of a specific community.Responding to Darekar's Calling...
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    Bihar Legislature Adjourns Sine Die After Budget Session

    Patna, February 27 Both houses of the Bihar legislature were adjourned sine die after the budget session concluded on Friday.In the assembly, Speaker Prem Kumar adjourned the House sine die, while in the Legislative Council, Chairperson Awadhesh Narain Singh announced a similar adjournment...
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    Forest Department Plans: Funding, Zoning, and Conflict Resolution

    Mumbai, February 27 Forest Minister Ganesh Naik affirmed in the Legislative Council on Friday that the government intends to implement long-term measures, including alternative farming and rehabilitation, alongside efforts to resolve human-wildlife conflict.Responding to questions raised by...
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    Zirwal Denies Bribery Link, Opposition Demands Resignation

    Mumbai, February 26 Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday denied any involvement in a bribery case involving a clerk in his office as the Opposition pressed for his resignation in the Legislative Council until the ongoing investigation into the matter...
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    Bihar's Prohibition Law: Government and Opposition Spar Over Implementation

    Patna, February 26 Bihar Minister Vijay Choudhary said on Thursday that it was the collective responsibility of politicians across party lines to "prevent" and "control" liquor consumption in the dry state.He was speaking in the Legislative Council during the ongoing Budget session...
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    Legislative Council Session Marked by Turban and Folded Hands

    Patna, February 26 – A light-hearted atmosphere prevailed in the Bihar Legislative Council on Thursday during a photo session held a day before the conclusion of the Budget Session, which ends on Friday.The otherwise formal occasion witnessed an unusual and humorous moment involving Chief...
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    Navi Mumbai Housing Fraud: Panel to Investigate Allegations

    Mumbai, February 25 A committee, comprising an official of the Additional Chief Secretary rank from the Urban Development Department, will investigate the alleged housing fraud in Navi Mumbai, Minister Uday Samant announced in the legislative council on Wednesday.The inquiry will examine...
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    RJD MLC Challenges Liquor Ban, Claims Delivery Within Legislative Council

    Patna, February 25 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha asserted on Wednesday that the government is fully committed to strictly implementing the liquor prohibition law in the state.Sinha was responding to RJD leader Sunil Singh’s allegation that the liquor prohibition law is an...
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