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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicJanata Dal (U)

Topic: Janata Dal (U)

Nitish at helm, JD(U) makes renewed bid to make him INDIA’s face — ‘bigger parties must be generous’

Resolution adopted by party's national council says the Bihar CM, who will embark on nationwide ‘Jan Jagaran Yatra’ in January, is a politician with experience in running coalitions.

No jardalu for President, PM this year as Nitish ‘halts mango diplomacy’ for 1st time since 2007

JD (U) says it is unaware of the development. BJP attributes halt to CM Nitish Kumar’s 'bitterness' towards PM Narendra Modi. The two parties split again last year.

After months of silence, why JD(U) is going after RS dy chair Harivansh — ‘sold his conscience’

Harivansh Narayan continued as RS deputy chairman despite JD(U) severing ties with BJP last year. Now his party's fuming over his decision to attend new Parliament building inauguration.

JD(U) drops K.C. Tyagi, ‘party’s major link to Delhi’, as national general secretary

The Nitish loyalist was replaced by Rajiv Ranjan, an old JD(U) hand and Kurmi leader like the Bihar CM. Ranjan returned to the party fold in January.

Prashant Kishor’s meeting with Nitish after 2 yrs creates buzz, but another tryst ‘unlikely’

Close associates of political strategist Kishor said ‘nothing can be done’ for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who is too deep in alliance with BJP, lacks 'credibility'.

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.

Rumours, jitters, suspicion — fresh warmth in Tejashwi-Nitish ties gets Bihar talking

Tejashwi Yadav of RJD served as Nitish Kumar’s deputy in the erstwhile grand alliance govt, but their relationship took a toll when the latter split.

Trouble in JD(U) out in the open as Prashant Kishor reveals he’s not managing polls

Prashant Kishor's tweet has only strengthened speculation that the poll strategist is finding life as a politician far more challenging. 

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.