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The politics of Rajya Sabha nominations: How Modi’s strategy differs from Vajpayee’s & UPA’s

Though once seen as a platform for non-partisan excellence, analysts say members have increasingly been nominated to the Rajya Sabha to help BJP expand its footprint.

Filing of nominations for second phase of Lok Sabha elections begins across 12 states

The last date for filing nomination papers for this phase is 4 April. Nomination papers across all states and UTs, except for Jammu & Kashmir, will be scrutinised on 5 April.

Nomination for first phase of Lok Sabha polls begins across 21 states and union territories

According to the notification issued by the Election Commission on behalf of the President, the last date for filing nomination papers is 27 March.

Yashwant Sinha files nomination for Presidential poll flanked by Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar

A former Union minister, Sinha is likely to launch his campaign on 28 June from Chennai and will also cover Kerala and Karnataka during his first round of campaigning.

RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha

Two out of four nominations have an Odisha connection, a state where BJP is trying to expand its base to dislodge the ruling BJD.

There were no drums and firecrackers to celebrate Rahul Gandhi’s nomination

No celebrations allowed at Congress HQ; Rahul met Pranab Mukherjee, Manmohan Singh before submitting his nomination papers.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?