Nitish has quit Bihar legislature, but how is he still CM? Law and politics, explained| India News

Bihar’s political landscape continues to wobble even after one thing is decided for weeks now: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar will no longer be the chief minister. But he continues to be; and there is no clarity yet on when and who will succeed him. Dominant partner BJP is yet to reach a consensus as it … Read more

Congress expels Sofia Firdous, 2 other Odisha MLAs for voting for BJP in Rajya Sabha elections| India News

The Congress on Tuesday expelled from the party three of its Odisha MLAs who had cross-voted to pave the way for a BJP sweep in the Rajya Sabha elections in the eastern state. While the party’s X post used the word “expelled”, the Odia notice, translated, said “suspended”. Either way, the leaders face stringent party … Read more

Odisha minister says all 3 BJP-backed candidates have won, official results awaited| India News

Updated on: Mar 16, 2026 9:20:21 PM IST Rajya Sabha Elections LIVE: Voting to take place from 10 am, counting of votes at 5 pm. (Sansad TV) Rajya Sabha elections 2026 LIVE updates: Odisha minister Rabi Narayan Naik has said that the two BJP Rajya Sabha nominees in the state – Manmohan Samal and Sujeet … Read more

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant enters politics, joins JD(U) | India News

Nitish Kumar and son Nishant Kumar (Picture from X) NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar on Sunday formally joined the JD(U). The development came days after the party chief filed his nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah.On the rare occasions he has … Read more