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Topic: JD(U)

BJP urges Nitish Kumar to finalise JD(U)’s political stand on Bihar alliance

JD(U) leaders seek to downplay reports of strain in ties with BJP over seat allotment for 2019 Lok Sabha polls. New Delhi: The JD(U), a BJP...

What made Prashant Kishor nostalgic and why Deve Gowda’s elder son travels 350 km daily

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Keep shut about alliance trouble, JD(U) tells leaders ahead of Amit Shah, Nitish meeting

Party hopes Amit Shah-Nitish Kumar meeting will bring clarity on seat-sharing pact, leadership issue.

Nitish Kumar is getting restless with the BJP—once again

There is growing angst within the JD(U), which plans to revive its pitch for special status for Bihar. CM Nitish Kumar has also been heard speaking against Assam's Citizenship Bill and Modi government's demonetisation move.

JD(U) rebel Sharad Yadav set to launch new party on 18 May in Delhi

Leaders close to Yadav say a few name suggestions have been sent to the Election Commission, of which the likeliest is Loktantrik Janata Dal.

Nitish Kumar: The man who would be king is now bracing for the worst

Nitish stayed silent on communal clashes in Bihar, didn’t act against BJP-linked suspects. It’s a far cry from the time he was touted as Modi’s worthy opponent.

The reclusive pharma billionaire & globetrotter who has never lost a Rajya Sabha poll

'King' Mahendra, 78, is worth Rs 4,000 cr & has been Rajya Sabha member since 1985. It's his wealth & not legislative abilities that draws all parties to him.

Even a personal phone call from Amit Shah couldn’t keep Jitan Ram Manjhi in NDA fold

Former Bihar CM quits NDA and joins hands with RJD. He had been unhappy since his son wasn’t accommodated in the JD(U)-BJP ministry formed last year.

Parliamentarian of the Year: These are the two MPs leading the race

The award to be given for 5 consecutive years starting from 2013 to 2017; Tyagi’s nomination seems to be attempt by BJP to keep its ally JD(U) happy.

BJP wanted to make me a minister to support Nitish: Sharad Yadav

Cracks have only widened between Sharad Yadav and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar over the past few months, resulting in the party ousting him from its leadership

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.