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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicBihar polls 2025

Topic: Bihar polls 2025

BJP’s ‘Luv-Kush’ powerplay: Why it chose to continue with Samrat Chaudhary as Bihar Dy CM

The BJP has doubled down on its caste calculus in retaining the Kurmi-Keori deputy CM combination, opting to continue with a caste equation that has worked for it so far.

Bihar’s Mahila vote: Women outnumbered men in 130 constituencies, NDA won 88% of these seats

In contrast, the opposition Mahagatbandhan won only 16 such seats. Rashtriya Janata Dal won the maximum with 11 constituencies in its pocket.

Battered PK breaks silence on Bihar—‘will quit if Nitish pays promised Rs 2 lakh each to 1.5 cr women’

Prashant Kishor shoulders blame for his party's humiliating defeat in Bihar assembly polls, admits he couldn’t understand Bihar, does not know how to divide Bihar in the name of caste & religion.

After Bihar boost, BJP in pole position for Bengal. Brand Modi stronger, but 1 delicate matter remains

The BJP's sweeping victory in Bihar has revived cadre morale, placated the RSS after the 2024 blip and renewed the party's confidence as they take on Mamata and West Bengal as the next big challenge.

In Jan Suraaj’s ‘baby steps’, spoiler for others. How it tilted Bihar verdict without winning a seat

Prashant Kishor’s party altered outcomes across 34 constituencies. Experts say its influence varied across regions and caste clusters.

‘Trusted blindly’ by Tejashwi, slammed by his kin—who is Sanjay Yadav, under fire after RJD’s Bihar rout

RS MP has been criticised for sidelining seniors, overconfidence & dividing Yadav clan, but was also credited for RJD’s previous wins. Rohini Acharya blames decision to quit politics on him.

Nitish Kumar, the man for all seasons: Why Bihar can’t retire him and the BJP can’t replace him

In Bihar’s ever-changing political landscape, one man has remained constant: Nitish Kumar. And despite BJP’s growing ambitions, its limitations in the state ensure Nitish is not stepping down soon.

The voices of caution Rahul Gandhi ignored? Inside Congress’s Bihar freefall

Congress won only 6 of the 61 seats it contested in Bihar, registering an astonishingly low strike rate of 9.8 percent.

Dharmendra Pradhan delivers again: The quiet mediator & strategist behind NDA’s Bihar blockbuster

‘Close’ to Amit Shah & often called ‘Modi’s most trusted lieutenant’, election incharge Pradhan is the man behind the NDA’s massive success in Bihar.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.