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Thursday, October 9, 2025
TopicBJP-JD(U)

Topic: BJP-JD(U)

JD(U) suffers setback in Seemanchal as Mujahid Alam quits over endorsement of waqf act amendments

The waqf bill's passage has triggered a rebellion within the JD(U), starting with the resignation of leader Mohammad Kasim Ansari.

Tale of 2 alliances: Aurangzeb row brings BJP, Sena closer in Maharashtra, divides BJP, JD(U) in Bihar

Criticising Chhava, a Bollywood drama revolving around Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj resisting Aurangzeb's forces, SP MLA Abu Azmi praised the Mughal emperor, triggering a row. 

Two birds with one stone? BJP aims for Luv-Kush vote with district units rejig in Bihar

Party has picked 40 district chiefs, with 18 belonging to ‘upper castes’, its core support base. To draw Kurmi & Kushwaha voters, 10 presidents have been picked from Luv-Kush castes.

By meeting Tejashwi, Nitish played another optics game. Targets: BJP, Chirag, and his own partymen

Officially, the meeting was about selection of the new information commissioner. According to Tejashwi, Bihar’s 65 percent reservation decision was discussed.

Why Bihar BJP is training guns on ally Nitish’s trusted man, controversial IAS officer KK Pathak

BJP legislators have slammed Pathak, additional chief secretary in education dept, over video that purportedly shows him using foul language against teachers and govt officials.

Bihar floor test soon, JD(U)-BJP confident of victory

The previous government or Mahagathbandhan of the JD(U), RJD, Congress & Left parties fell because of Nitish Kumar’s latest volte face.

Nitish has his way with BJP in Bihar portfolio allocation, retains home. Deputy Samrat gets finance

CM Nitish Kumar kept the home portfolio for himself amid talk of his wings being clipped by the NDA, which he rejoined last week after exiting the Grand Alliance.

Doors never permanently closed in politics: Sushil Modi amid talk of Kumar’s return to BJP-led fold

New Delhi: BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday said doors are never permanently closed to anyone in politics amid indications that Bihar Chief...

After central govt rejects new site for Bihar’s 2nd AIIMS, JD(U) & BJP in blame game over delay

BJP blames CM Nitish's 'rigidity' for delay, JD(U) says BJP wants build 2nd AIIMS under its name. In letter to Bihar govt, health ministry has asked for other suitable land to be provided.

How to beat JD(U)-RJD caste maths? BJP to focus on EBCs & Mahadalits, hunt for ‘vibrant’ leader

Bihar BJP says party hopes to find a balance between caste politics and Hindutva, especially with former ally, CM Nitish Kumar, conducting a state-wide caste census.

On Camera

Shoe attack on CJI Gavai shows how caste prejudice flourishes at the top of the Indian state

What hope is there for Dalits when the YouTuber who whipped up the hysteria against CJI BR Gavai boasts on social media after a visit to the police station that ‘the system is ours’?

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.