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Bhubaneswar, March 14 BJD president Naveen Patnaik accused the BJP of "horse trading" in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on Saturday, and asserted that such a practice is an "offence" in a democratic process.His comments came amid concerns about cross-voting in the biennial...

Guwahati, March 13 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that by granting land rights to tea workers within garden housing lines, the BJP-led government is ending a "historic injustice" towards the community.Addressing the Congress, Modi said the opposition party never adequately...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 The ruling BJP in Odisha on Friday issued a directive, asking all its MLAs to be present in the assembly for voting in the Rajya Sabha elections on March 16.Government whip Saroj Pradhan, in a statement, asked the party MLAs to be present on the assembly premises from 9...

New Delhi, March 13 The BJP on Friday alleged that attempts by Bangladeshi infiltrators to "seize" the rights of tribal communities have led to unrest in parts of Meghalaya and vowed to support the indigenous communities of Garo Hills in the state.Two people were killed in police firing at...

Guwahati, March 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that by offering land rights to tea garden workers, the BJP-led government is ending a "historic injustice" towards the community.Lashing out at the Congress, Modi said the opposition party never looked after the tea garden...

Patna, March 13 The Bihar assembly received a bomb threat via email on Friday, officials said.Speaker Prem Kumar took note of the threat and held a meeting with senior officials of the assembly secretariat, they said.Kumar instructed officers to inform the Chief Secretary and the DGP about...

Guwahati, March 13 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that a single vote cast in the right direction has the power to shape the future of generations, asserting that the BJP government in the state has taken historic steps to honor the sacrifices made during the Assam...

New Delhi, March 12 The Election Commission appointed returning officers for all 294 assembly constituencies in West Bengal, which is going to polls.For the first time in West Bengal, the election panel has upgraded returning officers of 152 constituencies to sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs)...

New Delhi, March 12 The Election Commission appointed returning officers (ROs) for all 294 assembly constituencies in West Bengal, which is heading for elections.Officials said that at the insistence of the Election Commission, the West Bengal government has now provided officers of...

Bhubaneswar, March 12 The BJD has issued a directive, asking all its MLAs to be present in Bhubaneswar from March 13-16 for the Rajya Sabha elections, after party supremo Naveen Patnaik accused the ruling BJP of attempting to engage in horse-trading for the polls.The regional party has 50...

Kolkata, March 12 The West Bengal assembly elections are likely to be held in two phases, a senior official of the Election Commission said on Thursday.He said the final decision will be made after another round of meetings at the EC's New Delhi office."The assembly elections to 294 seats in...

New Delhi, March 11 Top Congress leaders discussed potential candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections at a meeting of the party's central election committee held at the party's Akbar Road office here on Wednesday.The meeting was chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and...

Aizawl, March 11 Lalrinsanga Ralte, a legislator from the Mizo National Front (MNF), the main opposition party in Mizoram, urged the state government on Wednesday to strengthen security along the state's border with Assam, warning of potential provocations ahead of the neighbouring state's...

New Delhi, March 10 The CBI has asked actor and TVK chief Vijay to appear before it on March 15 here in the Karur stampede case, officials said on Tuesday.The agency, which questioned Vijay twice in January, had again summoned the actor on March 9, but he had requested that it be deferred by...

Kolkata, March 10 Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Tuesday that the primary aim of the election panel is to ensure that all voters in West Bengal participate in the upcoming assembly elections in an atmosphere free from violence and intimidation.Speaking at a press conference...

Patna, March 10 RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav convened a meeting of party legislators and MLAs from other constituents of the 'Mahagathbandhan' on Tuesday to devise a strategy ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar on March 16, a party leader said.The meeting will be held...

Bhubaneswar, March 10 No candidate withdrew from the race for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on the last day for withdrawing nominations on Monday, leaving five nominees in the fray for four seats and setting the stage for a contest after a gap of 12 years, officials said.The candidates...

Bhubaneswar, March 9 No candidate withdrew from the race for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on the last day for withdrawing nominations on Monday, leaving five nominees in the fray for four seats, and setting the stage for a contest after a gap of 12 years, officials said.The candidates...

Guwahati, March 9 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates Jogen Mohan, Teroes Gowala, and Pramod Boro on Monday after they were unopposed elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief...

Shimla, March 9 Popular and dedicated Congress workers could be considered for tickets in the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled for the end of 2027, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday.Speaking at a function organized at the Congress party office, Rajiv...