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TopicBihar Politics

Topic: Bihar Politics

From Bochaha bypoll to Parshuram Jayanti, BJP has a big Bhumihar problem in Bihar

The upper caste Bhumihars, part of the BJP’s core vote-base, have been getting increasingly alienated from the party and are pledging their allegiance to traditional ‘enemy’ RJD.

Khan brothers — the new power that’s risen in Bihar from ashes of Shahabuddin’s criminal empire

Gangster-turned-politician’s widow says she feels threatened by Raees Khan & Ayub Khan, alleged ex-henchmen thought to be trying to claim Shahabuddin’s legacy in Siwan district.

Latest sign of NDA cracks? Nitish & BJP’s Speaker clash in Bihar assembly over weeks-old row

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar accuses Speaker and BJP MLA Vijay Kumar Sinha of 'unconstitutional' conduct Monday. Speaker not amused at being told how to 'run the House'.

After Yogi’s UP win, Bihar BJP MLAs call for ‘bulldozer’ govt there too. Ally JD(U) not amused

BJP MLAs chant 'we should have a bulldozer govt too', later say they don’t want CM Nitish Kumar out. JD (U) says equation unchanged, as Nitish & PM Modi have an understanding.

‘Ram Lakhan Singh who?’ Ex-IPS officer moves governor as Nitish honours dad as freedom fighter

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s father will be honoured for his contribution to freedom struggle in a state function every 17 January, Bihar cabinet decides. Decision questioned by Oppn too.

Empty liquor bottles in Bihar assembly — Nitish fumes, Tejashwi hits out, Speaker stumps both

Half a dozen empty liquor bottles were recovered from the assembly premises Tuesday, prompting Opposition barbs for CM Nitish. Bihar has been a 'dry state' since 2016.

Who did better, Nitish or Lalu? Bihar debates as CM completes 15 yrs, ‘mixed bag’ say experts

Roads, electricity, law and order, and a crusade against corruption — Nitish Kumar had a sterling reputation in his early years in power. But many say he has faltered recently.

Back in Patna, Lalu says NDA will ‘stampede’ after bypolls, RJD will ultimately form Bihar govt

RJD chief Lalu Prasad has returned to Bihar after 3.5 years, and will be addressing rallies in Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur, where bypolls are scheduled for 30 October.

Kanhaiya who? Why RJD will ignore ex-JNU student leader inducted by ally Congress

Kanhaiya Kumar joined Congress on 28 September in Delhi. He was earlier a member of CPI, and lost his maiden election from Begusarai in 2019.

Pashupati Kumar Paras-headed LJP faction forms new national executive, disbands all old bodies

The decision comes as a counter-move to the national executive meeting called by the group headed by Chirag Paswan in Delhi on Sunday.

On Camera

Surprising how little this country is grateful to Sardar Patel: Nani Palkhivala

In 1992, Nani Palkhivala delivered the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture, outlining Patel’s enduring relevance and his role in shaping modern India.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.