Ex-Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray files nomination for Rajya Sabha bypoll as Bharatiya Janata Party candidateFormer Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray has filed his nomination papers as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha by...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates; Bittu, Kurian left out, fuelling Cabinet reshuffle buzzAs the political stage heats up, the BJP has unveiled its candidates for the imminent Rajya Sabha elections, leaving Union ministers Ravnee...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
BJP announces candidates for RS polls in five states, fields Tarun Chugh from MPThe Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for the Rajya Sabha elections, announcing its candidate lineup for five states. Among the highligh...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Derek O'Brien cites Tata investments in Bengal after state BJP chief vows to 'bring back' the firmTMC leaders have detailed the Tata Group's extensive operations and growth in West Bengal over the past 15 years. Companies like Tata Consu...
30 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Leadership tussle in Karnataka: BJP's Sanjay Saraogi says infighting 'permanent feature' of Congress"The Congress party's internal affairs--specifically, their constant internal squabbling and infighting--are a permanent feature of the par...
27 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Odisha: Rajya Sabha bypoll to seat vacated by Samantaray to be held on June 18The Election Commission announced a bypoll for a Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha on June 18. Debashish Samantaray resigned from the BJD and th...
27 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, praised Modi's leadershipFormer BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has joined the BJP in New Delhi. Samantaray, a long-time associate of Naveen Patnaik, resign...
26 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
BJD MP Debashish Samantaray quits party, resigns from Rajya SabhaOdisha's Biju Janata Dal faces another blow as senior leader Debashish Samantaray resigns. He cited feeling sidelined within the party. Sam...
26 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Another setback for BJD as Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray quits, likely to join BJPBJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has resigned from the party. He cited systematic belittlement as the reason for his departure. This...
25 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari to be West Bengal CM, pitches 'Team BJP' modelSuvendu Adhikari will be the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday. Amit Shah announced Adh...
08 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata to finalise Bengal’s first BJP CM, cabinet ahead of swearing-in ceremonyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah is in Kolkata to select the first BJP Chief Minister and cabinet. He will chair meetings with legislative par...
08 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
What Bengal thinks today: Pan-India-wise, May 4 signals more regional parties moving into existential crisesThe Bharatiya Janata Party's significant win in West Bengal marks a major shift. This victory, alongside other state election results, has ...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Breaking the eastern barrier: Bengal triumph redraws BJP’s political mapThe Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal signifies a major political achievement. This victory completes the party's expansion into ...
05 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
BJD urges Odisha Assembly Speaker to disqualify 8 MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha electionsThe Biju Janata Dal has petitioned the Odisha Assembly Speaker to disqualify eight of its MLAs. These legislators are accused of anti-party...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Odisha: Sasmit Patra resigns as leader of BJD parliamentary party in Rajya SabhaBJD president Naveen Patnaik accepted MP Sasmit Patra's resignation as Rajya Sabha parliamentary party leader following the defeat of a sup...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Five candidates file nominations for four Rajya Sabha seats in OdishaFive candidates have filed nominations for four Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha. This has sparked a contest for the fourth seat. The BJP and BJ...
05 Mar, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik nominates Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Achyuta Samanta & Prashanta Nanda to RSSoumya Ranjan Patnaik, son-in-law of late Indian National Congress Chief Minister JB Patnaik, was with the BJP and then with Congress.
07 Mar, 2018, 10.04 PM IST