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Topic: JD(U)

Ideology first, or ties with BJP? KC Tyagi’s resignation lays bare power struggle in Nitish’s JD(U)

From Waqf Bill stand to Tyagi’s exit as spokesperson, JD(U) is trying to strike balance between alliance with BJP & protecting its core identity, But, it appears to be struggling.

‘Our alliance is like Fevicol’ — JDU’s Lalan Singh blasts Congress in LS, warns of ‘snake bite at 99’

Using a Ludo analogy, Union minister says Congress may drop to 0 seats in next election. JDU came out of INDIA bloc after seeing party leaders fight like 'vultures' for power, he adds.

Importance of Manish Verma, 2nd ex-IAS whom Nitish grafted into JD(U) after RCP Singh

Verma, a 2000-batch Odisha-cadre IAS officer, had voluntarily retired from services in 2021. The Nalanda native is a fellow Kurmi like the Bihar chief minister.

What Naidu & Nitish want in exchange for supporting BJP. Special category status tops wish list

Other common demands include greater share in Union cabinet. No objection to UCC but there should be discussions first on population control, says senior JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi.

Anti-incumbency, ‘poor’ candidate choice, caste factor — NDA depends on Modi’s ‘magic’ in Bihar

PM is set to return to Bihar for last round of rallies Saturday. NDA’s strategy for repeating its 2019 feat revolves around keeping spotlight on Modi & central govt.

Wife in LS fray, ‘bahubali’ Anand Mohan who ‘kept Lalu on toes’ faces litmus test in Sheohar

JD(U)'s Lovely Anand is up against RJD's Ritu Jaiswal from Vaishya community. But, it is her husband's legacy that can either make or break her chances in fight for prestige.

52 criminal cases & love of horses — who’s Bihar ex-MLA Anant Singh, out campaigning on 15-day parole

‘Chhote Sarkar’ Anant Kumar Singh, serving a 10-yr sentence in a Patna jail, was released on parole this week and is campaigning for JD(U)’s Lalan Singh in Munger.

Modi factor or candidate? In Muzaffarpur, Ajay Nishad seeks to do what George Fernandes couldn’t

Congress's Nishad has more support from BJP workers than those from his present party. But both parties concede results will be largely determined by Modi factor.

JD(U) vs JD(U) proxy war, 2 young turks, Paswan bastion — why Samastipur battle is a must-watch

Congress has fielded Sunny Hazari, while Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is backing Shambhavi Kunal Choudhary. Both candidates are son & daughter of JD(U) ministers.

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.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

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.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

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.