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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicNitish Kumar

Topic: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar at a crossroads, and the Thai cave rescue

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Are Lalu Yadav and Narendra Modi playing a fixed match in Bihar?

Both have a common enemy in Nitish Kumar, and then there’s the CBI.

Lalu wants to build a grand political family for 2019 but all’s not well in his own family

Warring brothers Tej Pratap and Tejashwi attempted to quell speculation of infighting last week but not all is well within the RJD's first family. 

No consensus on simultaneous polls, and BJP, JD(U) will contest 2019 together

Front Page Nine parties oppose proposal for simultaneous elections: During consultations with the Law Commission of India, political parties were divided on the issue of...

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...

As Nitish Kumar & Amit Shah prepare to meet, their parties are busy ensuring it goes well

Sources say JD(U) wants 14 seats, which was conveyed to BJP during a 1 July meeting between aides of Nitish and Shah.

To defeat Modi, the opposition needs to woo Nitish Kumar back

Bihar is crucial for the opposition to defeat the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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.

Saifuddin Soz sparks fresh row & how India’s foreign relations become a ‘man-made disaster’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.