Politics

A dramatic shift in global oil routes has emerged as Russian tankers originally bound for China are now diverting towards India. The move highlights India’s aggressive push to secure energy supplies amid escalating geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed strong confidence in the Trinamool Congress securing a sweeping victory in the upcoming assembly elections, projecting a comfortable majority and intensifying the political contest in the state.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, setting the stage for a high profile contest. In a strategic move, the party has fielded senior leader Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur, a constituency associated with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha may soon be lifted. Sources indicate that the House could revoke the decision on Tuesday following discussions led by the Speaker, offering a possible breakthrough after weeks of political confrontation during the ongoing Budget Session.

Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has officially joined the Janata Dal (United), marking his formal entry into politics. His induction into the party in Patna signals a possible shift in the state’s political landscape and could shape the future leadership of JD(U).

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly rejected allegations that her government insulted President Droupadi Murmu. Responding to criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Banerjee claimed it was Modi who had earlier shown disrespect to the President, citing a photograph as proof. The controversy has intensified political tensions between the Centre and the Bengal…

Nepal’s parliamentary election has taken a dramatic turn as youth backed leader Balendra Shah gains an early lead over former prime minister K. P. Sharma Oli during vote counting. The results signal a growing generational shift in the Himalayan nation’s politics.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar moved to calm worried JD(U) leaders after announcing his shift to the Rajya Sabha. With the assurance “Main hoon na”, the veteran leader also approved his son Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics, signaling a potential generational shift in the party.

Bihar’s political landscape is on the verge of a fresh upheaval. Longtime Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is poised to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, a decision that could reshape power equations in the state and fuel succession talks within the ruling alliance.

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