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Topic: RJD

Opposition unity in Bihar is being tested by Congress’ new love for Kanhaiya Kumar

RJD, the biggest party in Bihar’s grand alliance, has declared Tejashwi Yadav as its CM candidate. But there’s a reason why Congress hasn’t come on board yet.

Lalu’s samdhi quits RJD, says difficult to work with son-in-law Tej Pratap & Tejashwi 

Seven-time MLA Chandrika Rai admits to personal reasons for his decision. His daughter, Aishwarya Rai, is in the middle of bitter divorce proceedings with Tej Pratap Yadav.  

How Bihar CM Nitish kept in touch with Rahul, Lalu for months after forming govt with BJP

JD(U) may have firmed up its ties with BJP but its chief, Nitish Kumar, had made a bid to revive Grand Alliance in Bihar ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Spate of rapes threatens to damage Nitish Kumar’s support base among Bihar’s women

To attack the Bihar CM, opposition has made law and order the main issue in this election year.

Bihar polls months away but Lalu, Nitish have set stage for battle — online and offline

A battle of hoardings between ruling JD(U) and principal opposition RJD has begun in Patna, with the rivalry also playing out in the virtual world.

Jharkhand victory gives Lalu more comfort in hospital but RJD problems remain

The RJD chief has been hosting a stream of visitors in Ranchi but his party has to contend with squabbling allies in Bihar and marginal presence in Jharkhand.

BJP looks set to lose Jharkhand as Congress-JMM-RJD alliance marches to majority

JMM-led alliance ahead in 44 seats, while BJP's leading in 26. Jharkhand could well become third state where BJP fails to get a majority on its own since Lok Sabha polls 2019.

RJD shutdown over anti-citizenship law disrupts rail, road traffic in Bihar

Hundreds of RJD supporters stormed railway stations and bus stands in Patna carrying sticks and party flags but were chased away by police personnel.

‘Slapped, hair pulled, thrown out’ — Aishwarya Rai files FIR against mother-in-law Rabri Devi

Aishwarya, the wife of Lalu and Rabri's eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav, has alleged that she was assaulted and thrown out of their official residence in Patna.

Tough to defend Nitish stand on citizenship law, say JD(U) leaders as cracks appear in party

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav says CM Nitish Kumar has entered a "rat’s hole" by supporting citizenship bill, party calls Bihar bandh on 21 December.

On Camera

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.