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Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, a day after resigning from BJD

India | May 26, 2026, 11:55 AM IST

A long-time associate of BJD supremo and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha on Monday, alleging that he was being "systematically belittled" in the organisation.

Odisha Rajya Sabha Election Result: Major cross-voting helps BJP win 3 seats; BJD bags 1

India | Mar 16, 2026, 09:14 PM IST

Dillip Ray defeated the joint opposition candidate Datteswar Hota, who was supported by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

Speed News: Nepal Parliament Breached as Gen Z Protesters Set Building Ablaze

Originals | Sep 09, 2025, 11:37 PM IST

Vice President election 2025 sees major turnout as Modi, Sonia, and Rahul Gandhi participate in voting. Meanwhile, India is monitoring Nepal’s Gen Z protests, advising citizens to stay cautious amid unrest. Further, Nepal PM KP Oli resigned after widespread violent protests against corruption.

After BRS, BJD, now Shiromani Akali Dal to abstain from voting in Vice President Election 2025

India | Sep 09, 2025, 09:15 AM IST

On Monday, the BRS and the BJD decided to abstain from voting in the Vice President Election 2025.

BJD supremo and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik's BJD to abstain from voting in Vice Presidential elections

India | Sep 08, 2025, 03:28 PM IST

The BJD in the past have bailed out the NDA government several times and backed their nominees during the 2022 presidential and vice-presidential polls.

BJD corporator arrested for rape, suspended from party amid rising crimes against women in Odisha

India | Jul 27, 2025, 04:27 PM IST

BJD corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested from Balasore on Sunday in connection with a rape case filed by a 19-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar. The woman alleged Jena exploited her sexually since she was 17, forced an abortion, and threatened her.

Odisha Bandh today: Shops, public transport likely to be affected, check what’s open, what’s closed

India | Jul 17, 2025, 07:47 AM IST

Even as the day-long Odisha Bandh promises to be peaceful with the suspension of vehicular movement across the state, the strike is likely to see schools, colleges, shops, markets, and commercial establishments remain closed between 06:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Naveen Patnaik, BJD President Naveen Patnaik to undergo cervical arthritis treatment, Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik to undergo cervical arthritis treatment, party affairs to be managed by BJD committee

India | Jun 18, 2025, 08:52 PM IST

The medical procedure will be coordinated by Dr Ramakant Panda, Patnaik’s physician and a renowned cardiac and vascular surgeon. Patnaik confirmed that his doctor is closely liaising with the hospital to ensure a smooth course of treatment.

Mahua Moitra marries former BJD MP Pinaki Misra.

Who is Pinaki Misra? Know about former BJD MP with whom Mahua Moitra tied the knot

India | Jun 05, 2025, 04:46 PM IST

Born on October 23, 1959 in Odisha's Puri, Pinaki Misra is a veteran politician and senior advocate. He holds a BA (Hons) in History from St Stephen's College and an LLB from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.

All-party delegation returns from four-nation tour, says global support growing against Pakistan-bac

India’s message of zero tolerance to terrorism gets global support, says BJD MP Sasmit Patra | Video

India | Jun 04, 2025, 12:47 PM IST

BJD MP Sasmit Patra, returning from a four-nation tour as part of an all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, said the team received strong international support on India’s stance against terrorism and Pakistan-backed attacks.

Odisha government approves 11.25% reservation for SEBC in higher education

Higher Studies | May 15, 2025, 04:30 PM IST

The Odisha government has approved a 11.25 per cent reservation for candidates belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backwards Classes in admissions to higher educational institutions starting from the academic year 2025-26. Scroll down to read more.

Naveen Patnaik files nomination for post of BJD president, Biju Janata Dal, Naveen Patnaik files nom

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik files nomination for post of Biju Janata Dal president for 9th time | Video

India | Apr 17, 2025, 06:17 PM IST

Odisha: After filing the papers, Patnaik said the BJD government from 2000 to 2024 had achieved significant development for Odisha and brought recognition to the state at both national and international levels.

Waqf Amendment Bill, Internal discontent surfaces in BJD, Waqf Amendment Bill news, Waqf Bill, shift

Internal 'discontent' surfaces in BJD over shift on Waqf Amendment Bill stand

India | Apr 06, 2025, 11:39 PM IST

Waqf Amendment Bill: The controversy began after Sasmit Patra, BJD’s leader in the Rajya Sabha, posted a message stating that party members were free to vote on the Waqf Bill based on their conscience.

waqf amendment bill, BJD takes U turn on Waqf Amendment Bill, bjd mp says there is no party whip in

BJD takes a U-turn on Waqf Amendment Bill, says no party whip issued to Rajya Sabha MPs

India | Apr 03, 2025, 07:08 PM IST

Waqf Amendment Bill: The Lok Sabha passed the bill with a 288-232 vote in the early hours of Thursday after over 12 hours of debate. In the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju emphasised that the bill aims to usher in transparency, accountability and efficiency in the management of Waqf properties.

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