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Friday, May 3, 2024
TopicBihar

Topic: Bihar

26 dead in lightning strikes in 5 Bihar districts, Gopalganj worst-hit

Gopalganj district recorded 13 deaths, followed by five in Darbhanga, four in Siwan and two each in Madhubani and West Champaran districts.

Bihar election is more crucial for Modi than Nitish. So NDA is leaving nothing to chance

The BJP election machinery is in full-swing in Bihar, and for now, it’s advantage NDA.

1857 Indian uprising to Galwan clash: How Army’s Bihar Regiment demolished ‘non martial’ tag

Bihar regiment was born out of Bengal Native Infantry, which was raised by East India Company in 1750s. It comprises two groups — colloquially knows as North Biharis and South Biharis.

Why Bihar politicians are scrambling to get justice for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput

Several political parties have sought CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death, a demand backed by the state’s Rajputs who have even taken to the streets.

Bihar, Rajasthan among states with steep rise in unemployment in 2018-19, youth hardest hit

The periodic labour force data for the year ending June 2019 shows the challenges faced by states like Bihar and Rajasthan, which are now seeing an inflow of migrants.

The case for postponing Madhya Pradesh and Bihar assembly elections

The Election Commission’s insistence on holding polls in the time of Covid will risk lives and damage democracy.

Nepal firing incident a local issue triggered by an altercation, says SSB chief

DG SSB Rajesh Chandra also said the incident happened ‘deep inside Nepal’ and wasn’t something that was brewing for a long time.

Modi govt plans to boost Ganga economy with floating flower & fruit markets, ferry services

Shipping ministry is planning to launch Rs 1,367-crore Arth Ganga project in October to boost India's river economy.

Half truth used to sensationalise news of toddler trying to wake up dead mother: Railways to HC

In its affidavit to the Patna High Court, the Indian Railways said the reporter could've alerted authorities instead of taking a video, which projected incorrect facts.

The BJP should dump Nitish Kumar in Bihar, sooner the better

Nitish Kumar’s poor performance as chief minister is a drag on the BJP’s image in the state.

On Camera

India can’t wait for Canadians to vote out Justin Trudeau next year. Act now

No other top executive of a Canadian government would have extended support to anti-India elements as much as PM Justin Trudeau has done so far.

How govt brought Vodafone Idea back from the brink & earned a neat profit in the process

In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.