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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicRashtriya Janata Dal

Topic: Rashtriya Janata Dal

Tejashwi Yadav takes Raghopur, defeats BJP’s Satish Yadav by over 38,000 votes

The India Today-Axis My India exit poll found that Tejashwi Yadav is the ‘first choice for the chief minister’s chair with 44 per cent backing him’.

In poverty-stricken Bihar, every third candidate in first phase of polls is a crorepati

Crorepati candidates make up the majority of major parties’ candidates, reiterating the point that money and muscle power dominate Bihar elections.

A new Tejashwi emerges ahead of Bihar polls — more mature and in control of RJD

Tejashwi Yadav has the full backing of his dad, RJD chief Lalu Prasad. Colleagues & opponents say he’s definitely done better than before in the run-up to Bihar polls.

Wives of ‘criminals’, dynasts — few surprises in RJD, JD(U) first list for Bihar polls

While the RJD has named 20 candidates, the first list of the JD(U) had 15 names. Their allies, the Congress and the BJP, respectively, are yet to release any candidate names.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav promises to provide 10 lakh govt jobs if voted to power

As the Bihar polls near, RJD CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav is faced with uphill task of holding his own against formidable ruling NDA in the absence of his father and party boss Lalu Prasad.

There’s a new Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar & he’s doing everything he didn’t do in past 5 years

Lalu's son Tejashwi Yadav has often been criticised by opposition, party for running away from a crisis and remaining inaccessible. All that's changing now.

On its 24th foundation day, Lalu Yadav’s RJD stares at bleak future under his son Tejashwi

Lalu is in jail, Rabri is no longer leader of the opposition in the legislative council, and allies are refusing to accept Tejashwi as the face for polls.

RJD promises reservation, caste-based census in its manifesto

The Rashtriya Janata Dal released its manifesto 'Pratibadhta Patra', promising reservation for SCs, STs, EBC and OBCs in private sector and higher judiciary.

Men are also victims of patriarchy. Just ask Tej Pratap Yadav

The feminist movement will benefit by recognising the struggles of (at least some) men against patriarchy. Tej Pratap Yadav seems to be finally back in...

Why political parties are scared of Lalu Prasad Yadav

Terminally ill and in jail, Lalu Prasad Yadav still scares his opponents.

On Camera

Pushback against globalisation shouldn’t make us withdraw from it

As geopolitical tensions prompt serious calls for 'de-globalisation' and reduced import dependence, a more measured path may lie in regional globalisation.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.