Lalu will be out on bail on 9 November, Nitish’s farewell next day, says Tejashwi Yadav
Speaking at a poll rally, The RJD leader blamed the Nitish Kumar govt for failing to root out corruption, bring industries, jobs and check migration for livelihood.
J&K parties’ DDC polls dilemma — boycott & get marginalised or contest & accept Article 370 move
The Centre and the UT administration are preparing to hold the maiden DDC polls in J&K. Regional parties will have to decide their stand amid a dilemma over Article 370.
Those with history of making Bihar ‘Bimaru’ won’t be allowed to return, says PM Modi
People of Bihar have given their message and all surveys show that the NDA government will retain power in the state, said PM Modi as he began his first Bihar poll rally.
Who are the Paswans? ‘Upwardly mobile, powerful’ Dalit group at centre of Bihar polls buzz
Ram Vilas Paswan, who represented the community for five decades, died earlier this month, and there’s much guesswork on who the community will choose in his stead.
Ex-World Bank official, journalist, cop-turned-professor — Bihar’s new crop of candidates
In a state used to seeing political dynasts and people with criminal backgrounds contest elections, a small group of candidates is trying to offer an alternative. Here’s a look at them.
Why Bihar’s ‘Sushasan Babu’ Nitish Kumar risks losing his reputation even if he wins
There is visible anger directed at the CM — with Nitish Kumar’s moniker of ‘Sushasan Babu’ giving way to terms such as ‘Paltu Ram’, ‘Paltu Kumar’, ‘Dal Badlu’.
‘Even better than father Lalu’ — how Tejashwi 2020 is a stark contrast to Tejashwi 2019
Tejashwi Yadav is drawing huge crowds but there is also a marked change in his campaigning, with the RJD leader striking a chord with the electorate and exuding confidence.
Trinamool welcomes GJM’s Bimal Gurung, but says no question of separate Gorkhaland
Mamata Banerjee govt has been clear on not supporting demand for a separate Gorkhaland state, the very basis on which GJM claims to have split from BJP-led NDA.
‘T-20’ teams across UP for legal aid to Brahmins — Jitin Prasada’s bid to woo community
Congress leader Jitin Prasada says atrocities against Brahmins in UP have increased in last 3 yrs. Advisory panel of ex-civil servants will guide his Brahmin Chetna Parishad to help ‘victims’.
BJP promises free Covid vaccine for every Bihar resident if NDA is voted back to power
In its manifesto, BJP also promised 19 lakh jobs and making Hindi a medium of instruction in engineering and medical courses.
Dear upper caste Indians, Hathras is not another Nirbhaya. It is a Khairlanji
From Kilvenmani massacre in 1968 to the Chunduru massacre in 1991 to the Khairlanji atrocity in 2006, Dalits have been vainly hoping to access legal justice in India.
In ‘Diwali bonus’, govt waives interest-on-interest even for those who didn’t opt for moratorium
After its affidavit to SC, govt orders issues waiver norms including cashback by 5 November. All standard accounts up to 29 February eligible for benefits.
Defence
Navy demonstrates combat readiness with video of missile destroying ship in Arabian Sea
The missile was fired by frontline corvette INS Prabal as part of a mega naval drill involving aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, attack helicopters, and aircraft.
Trump or Biden? Doesn’t matter to India-US ties as they’re in a full, strategic embrace
Pompeo & Esper’s visit to India for the 2+2 talks is proof that old hypocrisies are history, and supreme national interest has again driven a strategic choice.