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Topic: RJD

‘Jungle Raj 2?’ — Oppn hits out at Nitish govt over crime in Bihar, ex-DGP calls situation ‘scary’

Several gun crimes have put focus on law & order issue in state. Bihar CM says there's no issue and crime figures in other states are much higher.

Patna preps for Oppn meet: Bihar Congress awaits ‘jan nayak’ Rahul, BJP posters decry ‘thugs’

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti was the first to land. Next was West Bengal CM and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who met RJD chief Lalu Prasad at his residence.

BJP cries treason after RJD’s ‘coffin-like shape’ of new Parliament shows burial of democracy barb

20 Opposition parties boycott inauguration of new Parliament building. Congress's Jairam Ramesh refers to Modi as 'self-glorifying authoritarian PM who rarely attends Parliament'.

Bihar minister continues rant against Ramcharitmanas, says it ‘identifies castes that deserve to be beaten up’

Chandra Shekhar says he has 'original Gita Press copy of Ramcharitmanas' he bought for Rs 8.50 & none of his remarks can be taken as 'anti-Hindu'.

What BJP’s ‘no more tie-ups’ declaration means for Nitish — little legroom, upper hand to RJD

With assembly polls due in 2025 & RJD clamouring for larger role for Tejashwi in Bihar, BJP's decision may make Nitish vulnerable to pressures from his ally.

Behind RJD-JD(U) tensions, Nitish’s refusal to let go of reins. Key posts going to CM’s men

A string of appointments, right from Bihar Police chief to advocate general, haven't particularly been to ally RJD's liking. CM Nitish Kumar is also yet to hand over reins to Tejashwi.

Bihar govt cries foul over CBI reopening case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad

The RJD president is serving sentences in a few fodder scam cases. Lalu, his son & Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, among others, are named in the current probe.

Draw in Bihar bypolls as RJD wins Mokama, while BJP retains Gopalganj

Both opposition BJP & ruling parties claim upper hand even as winning margins go down in both seats. RJD lost in Gopalganj as BSP, AIMIM ate into its vote bank.

Why Bihar CM Nitish Kumar can’t say no to RJD-JDU merger plans

Tejashwi Yadav has turned out to be a shrewder politician than many thought he was. The RJD’s resolution shows Nitish Kumar probably knows it.

Why a surprise move at RJD national meet has Bihar buzzing about party’s merger with JD(U)

RJD resolution empowering Lalu or Tejashwi to decide on party name change seen as precursor to merger, paving way for Tejashwi to hold reins of Bihar while Nitish takes national role.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

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.