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Topic: Nitish Kumar

Rename Bakhtiyarpur to ‘undo sins of the past’, VHP-backed body writes to Bihar CM

Bakhtiyarpur was named after Bakhtiyar Khalji, who had destroyed Nalanda University. Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti says it should be renamed after Chanakya or Shilbhadra.

Why senior BJP leader Sushil Modi is under attack from his own partymen in Bihar

His aides see a 'caste angle' as Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi faces backlash from members of BJP after his tweet.

Why Nitish, Mamata, Uddhav and Kamal Haasan need Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor gives a big leg-up to his clients, working on their strengths and weaknesses. But his successes expose his clients, too.

Modi makes everyone happy — grumbling ex-ministers, NDA allies, friendly opposition parties

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

Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) needs to make space for BJP to rule Bihar alone

The trajectory of Nitish Kumar has made JD(U) a party premised on an individual and not an idea. BJP needs to take over. 

No Arun Jaitley or Prashant Kishor by his side, Nitish Kumar struggles to deal with BJP

The latest among the host of issues that have triggered rifts between the BJP and the JD(U) is the former’s demand for an NRC in Bihar.

Modi was BJP’s PM choice because Rajnath Singh made sure of it

As BJP president, Singh knew that pitching Modi would not be easy as more than allies on the outside, there was enough opposition inside party.

Bihar MLA Anant Singh booked under UAPA. Those who know ‘bahubali Robin Hood’ not surprised

Mokama MLA Anant Singh was booked under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act following the alleged recovery of an AK-47 from his home in Barh near Patna.

Nitish Kumar, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Abhishek Singhvi visit Arun Jaitley at AIIMS

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley has been put on life support system and a multidisciplinary team of doctors is monitoring his condition.

Opposing Modi govt on triple talaq and Article 370, Nitish Kumar signals a shift. Again

For a scenario where he is unable to save the alliance, Nitish Kumar is pre-emptively trying to save his political identity.

On Camera

Indira Gandhi sought to enlarge freedom while pursuing peace: Michelle Bachelet Jeria

The ex-Chilean president was awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for her work on gender equality, human rights, and democracy.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.