BJP's "Tactical Shift" for Rajya Sabha Elections? Old Guard to Make Way for Fresh Faces The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to adopt a new strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in 2026. According to sources, the party is planning to field fresh faces, including former ministers and leaders who have been out of power for some time. This move comes as a surprise, as it was expected that the BJP would once again rely on its old guard to contest the polls. Sources close to the development revealed that names like Vinod Tawde, a former education minister, and Mayatai, a prominent leader from western Maharashtra, are being considered for the Rajya Sabha seats. These leaders have been out of power for some time and are seen as having a good chance of winning in the upcoming polls. Tawde, who was once a key member of the BJP's state leadership, had to resign from his ministerial post after allegations of corruption surfaced against him. However, he has since rebuilt his political image and is now being considered for a Rajya Sabha seat. Mayatai, on the other hand, has been a vocal critic of the current government and has been instrumental in mobilizing support for the party's candidates in western Maharashtra. The move to field fresh faces is seen as a deliberate attempt by the BJP to revamp its image and present itself as a more youthful and dynamic force in Indian politics. The party has been facing criticism from various quarters, including within its own ranks, over its failure to deliver on key issues like employment and infrastructure development. BJP insiders claim that the party is keen to capitalize on the mood of the country, which seems to be tilting towards a more youthful and energetic leadership. They argue that by fielding fresh faces, the BJP can appeal to a wider cross-section of voters and present itself as a more inclusive and progressive force in Indian politics. However, some party veterans are not too thrilled with this new st...
BJP Declares First List of Candidates for Rajya Sabha Election 2026, Nitin Nabin Party President Gets Ticket from Bihar In a significant development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election 2026. The party has fielded a total of 10 candidates from different states, including some prominent faces. The list includes Nitin Nabin, who is the President of the BJP's Bihar unit and will be contesting from the state. This move is being seen as an attempt by the party to strengthen its presence in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for next year. Another notable name on the list is that of Anil Vij, a former Haryana Cabinet Minister who has been given a ticket from the state. The BJP has also fielded some new faces, including women and youth, as part of its strategy to expand its base across the country. The party has also decided to give tickets to some seasoned politicians, including Rakesh Singh, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, and Bhupender Singh Tomar, a senior leader from Madhya Pradesh. The BJP's decision to field a strong team for the Rajya Sabha election comes amid growing speculation about the party's preparedness for the next general elections. The party has been working hard to strengthen its organisational structure and expand its base across different states. The Rajya Sabha election is scheduled to take place in March 2026, and the BJP will be hoping that its candidates fare well in the polls.
Toxic’s new release date sets up a clash with Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai The day started today on a major update about Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups not clashing with Aditya Dhar’s keenly awaited Dhurandhar: The Revenge on March 19. The Yash-starrer is now officially scheduled to hit theatres on June 4, setting up a potentially interesting situation at the ticket windows. With the new date confirmed, attention has quickly shifted to another big Bollywood release arriving at almost the same time — Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan. The film is scheduled to release on June 5, just a day after Toxic arrives in cinemas. While the two films are not releasing on the exact same day, they will share the same opening weekend. This has sparked conversations within trade circles about whether audiences will witness a box office clash between Yash and Varun Dhawan. Toxic is expected to be a large-scale action drama with a Pan-India appeal, while Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is reportedly a youthful romantic film aimed at family audiences. But it still needs to be seen if the makers of the Varun starrer opt for a different release date. As of now, there has been no official announcement about postponing Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. For now, it looks like audiences may witness a closely timed Yash versus Varun face-off at the summer box office. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria among others. Ha... #Aditya_Dhar #Varun_Dhawan #Fairy_Tale #Jawani_Toh #Toh_Ishq #Ishq_Hona #Hai_Jawani #Hona_Hai #awaited_Dhurandhar #Hai
Iran player Sara Didar holds back tears while responding to a war-related question at Women’s Asian CupThe 21-year-old striker was part of the squad that stood in silence as the Iran anthem played at the Gold Coast Stadium before its opening loss to South Korea on Monday. The 21-year-old striker was part of the squad that stood in silence as the Iran anthem played at the Gold Coast Stadium before its opening loss to South Korea on Monday. #Asian_CupThe #South_Korea #Sara_Didar #Gold_Coast #Coast_Stadium #player_Sara #Didar_holds #Iran_anthem #anthem_played #opening_loss
More Asian Champions League matches in Middle East postponed indefinitelyThe U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran has affected countries throughout the Gulf, disrupting travel in some of the world’s busiest transit hubs and forcing several sporting events to be cancelled. The U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran has affected countries throughout the Gulf, disrupting travel in some of the world’s busiest transit hubs and forcing several sporting events to be cancelled. #Champions_League #League_matches #Asian_Champions #Middle_East #East_postponed #disrupting_travel #busiest_transit #affected_countries #sporting_events #postponed_indefinitelyThe
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‘I really don’t care’—Donald Trump on Iran’s participation in FIFA World Cup 2026With Israel and the US engaged in a war with Iran, the latter’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has started to seem increasingly improbable. With Israel and the US engaged in a war with Iran, the latter’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has started to seem increasingly improbable. #FIFA #Iran #World_Cup #World #Cup #FIFA_World #Donald_Trump #increasingly_improbable #n’t_care’ #participation
VIDEO | We’re used to underdogs tag, in same boat as South Africa: Santner ahead of T20 World Cup semifinalNew Zealand’s journey has been turbulent as a washout against Pakistan in the Super 8s and a defeat to England left it with little margin for error, and its qualification eventually hinged on net run rate. New Zealand’s journey has been turbulent as a washout against Pakistan in the Super 8s and a defeat to England left it with little margin for error, and its qualification eventually hinged on net run rate. #World_Cup #South_Africa #run_rate #Santner_ahead #England_left #Cup_semifinalNew #qualification_eventually #eventually_hinged #net_run #underdogs_tag
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Chaos at Karan Aujla’s Mumbai concert, attendees also complain about absence of basic amenities Karan Aujla’s live concert in Delhi on February 28 turned into a free-for-all arena. A violent altercation broke out at the venue Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during Karan Aujla’s concert. The concert, reportedly drawing a crowd of 75,000, was one of the largest single-day gatherings for a Punjabi artiste in India. Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media, igniting concerns regarding event safety and crowd control at large-scale music events. Aujia’s concert in Mumbai on Tuesday at the MMRDA Grounds was an instant-replay version of the Delhi concert. Supreme chaos reigned at the Mumbai concert with attendees complaining about the absence of basic amenities such as drinking water. Following the Delhi and Mumbai concert, Karan Aujla’s P-POP Culture India Tour is scheduled to continue across ten Indian cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Ludhiana. The incidents in Delhi and Mumbai have intensified calls for improved safety measures at major entertainment events. This is not the first time that the crowd at the singer's concert turned violent. Previously, the ‘Tauba Tauba’ singer's concert at Loud Park in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, on November 23, 2025, part of the Rolling Loud India festival, was disrupted after a physical altercation erupted in the crowd. The incident involved Nigerian influencer Agu Stanley ... #Mumbai #Delhi #Jawaharlal_Nehru #Nehru_Stadium #Karan_Aujla #Aujla #Mumbai_concert #Karan #concert #amenities_Karan
