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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicJD(U)

Topic: JD(U)

Why Nitish confidant Ashok Choudhary is under fire from all sides—allies, rivals & newcomer

Once Congress’s Dalit face in Bihar, JD(U) leader is now Nitish Kumar’s key aide. But he finds himself under constant barrage of attacks by ally BJP and rivals RJD & Jan Suraaj. 

Free electricity to pensions, welfarism race in poll-bound Bihar as Nitish & Tejashwi vie for credit

Soon after CM announces that every household will get 125 units of power free of cost every month, RJD gives credit to Tejashwi Yadav. But, tug of war goes beyond free electricity.

Gloves off as NDA leaders, Prashant Kishor trade barbs in run-up to high-stakes Bihar polls

BJP has lodged police complaint against Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, accusing him of using Facebook accounts that look like they're operated by BJP functionaries.

Chirag targets Nitish over Muzaffarpur case, flags ‘breakdown’ in Bihar law & order, healthcare

Union minister's letter to Bihar CM, both NDA allies, assumes significance at a time when state polls are nearing.

Why Nitish Kumar has reason to worry about Chirag Paswan’s claim to share of power in Bihar

It was LJP (RV) that had pushed JD(U) to 3rd position in Bihar as its tally came down from 71 in 2015 to 43 in 2020. But, Chirag, too, has not got the numbers to claim CM's chair.

Don’t even know if he is member—JD(U) on leader who resigned over party’s support for Waqf Bill

Mohammed Kasim Ansari resigned in letter addressed to Nitish Kumar, saying Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 ‘humiliates and disgraces’ Indian Muslims.

From more funds for Amaravati to interest-free loan, what’s on Naidu & Nitish’s budget wishlist

Bihar's request can play in Centre’s mind as the state heads to polls in October-November. Last year, Opposition had dubbed Budget as ‘kursi bachao’ (cling to power) exercise.

Nitish’s JD(U) sacks its Manipur unit chief, says party will continue to support BJP-led govt

Move came shortly after Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh claimed party had withdrawn support to Biren Singh government and informed governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of its decision.

A jibe at an AAP MLA puts BJP in a spot as Purvanchali politics takes centre stage in Delhi again

JD(U) boss & Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has asked BJP brass to take 'appropriate action' against Poonawalla so that it sends across a 'stern message to everyone'.

Why BJP’s state leadership is sweating over Nitish Kumar’s land survey project in NDA-ruled Bihar

Absence of paperwork is why land survey project has thousands worried. Bihar BJP leaders say those from backward communities 'suffering most', had alerted ally JD(U) to concerns.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.