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Topic: Nitish Kumar

After kheer remark, BJP’s Bihar ally queers pitch further by meeting NCP leaders

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha's recent actions are giving the BJP a headache and fuelling speculation that he may quit the NDA ahead of 2019. 

This ‘kheer’ cooking in Bihar may leave a bad taste in the BJP’s mouth

A recent statement by union minister and BJP ally Upendra Kushwaha is being seen as a hint of a possible political realignment in Bihar.

A conscientious Nitish Kumar, and Rahul Gandhi’s Europe tour

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

Lipstick-size pepper spray and a mobile app: What Congress is offering women in Bihar

The move is being seen as an attempt to tap into the women vote, which comprises 74 per cent of Bihar's voting population.

One nation, one poll a good idea but not implementable at present: Nitish Kumar

The Bihar CM has been advocating for simultaneous polls for state assemblies and Lok Sabha for some time. 

Muzaffarpur rapes reduce JD(U)’s bargaining power in Bihar, it’s advantage BJP now

JD(U) leaders view Rajnath’s offer of a CBI probe and  governor’s call for a speedy trial as BJP attempts to corner Nitish.

How BJP won the day in Rajya Sabha — with a little help from Nitish Kumar

Sources say Amit Shah convinced Nitish Kumar to seek votes from Shiv Sena and BJD, without which they wouldn’t have won.

Nitish Kumar launches scheme for overall well-being of girl child post Muzaffarpur case

Bihar's CM launched an empowerment scheme for girls that promises Rs 54,100 to all girls from their birth to graduation.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks silence, admits shame and guilt over Muzaffarpur tragedy

Speaking for the first time since the cases of exploitation came to light, Kumar says institutional reforms are underway.  

BJP’s Bihar ally unhappy with Amit Shah, doesn’t want Nitish as CM face

RLSP working president believes party has sway over larger population in Bihar, says ‘not being given our due’.

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.