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Did ‘Yadav pride’ songs galvanise support for the NDA in Bihar?

After a post-mortem on its Bihar assembly poll performance, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has decided to crack down on the booming ecosystem of election-time music. On Saturday, the party said it will send legal notices to singers and creators who used RJD flags, symbols or leader names in their…

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Ethiopia landslides death toll rises to 257, could almost double: UN

UN humanitarian agency says more than 15,000 people need to be evacuated after deadly landslides hit on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Death toll continues to rise after devastating landslide in Ethiopia

Local residents were desperately searching for survivors on Wednesday after a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia killed more than 200 people, the deadliest such disaster recorded in the Horn of Africa nation.

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Hunt For Survivors After Around 150 Die In Ethiopia Landslide

Local residents were desperately searching for survivors on Tuesday after a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia killed around 150 people, the deadliest such disaster recorded in the Horn of Africa nation.

International Business Times

Around the Wicket—Renkus-Heinz Keeps WCCC Atop Audio Game

The quaint English cricket ground replaces its PA with a combination of UBX4 and UBX8 models.

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Sushil Kumar Modi: A dignified voice in the combative world of Bihar politics

In late January this year, when Bihar was gearing up for another round of political realignment, there was the usual media chatter about the formation of a new government. As reporters rushed to a feeble-looking Sushil Kumar Modi for some clues, he was as measured as usual – finding the…

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Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui and Nawada prepare to vote on April 19 in the first of the seven-phase election in Bihar

In the seven-phase Lok Sabha election in Bihar, which has 40 MPs in Parliament, the four constituencies of Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui and Nawada will vote in the first phase on April 19

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Amid fight between Opposition and ruling coalition, Pappu Yadav stands out as heavyweight Independent in Purnea

Purnea Lok Sabha seat buzzes with youth support for Independent candidate Pappu Yadav, while anti-incumbency surrounds NDA candidate Santosh Kushwaha.

The Hindu

Rabri Devi among four RJD candidates for Bihar Legislative Council poll

RJD announces candidates for Bihar State Legislative Council election, with Rabri Devi among the nominees; Congress left out.

The Hindu

Impressive turnout at Tejashwi’s Jan Vishwas Yatra in Bihar

Out of power due to the sudden switch of Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) to the BJP-led NDA, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has hit the ground with his Jan Vishwas Yatra (people’s trust journey) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

On Bihar results day, the constant is Nitish: Why the maximiser shapes every verdict

This piece was originally published on January 29, 2024.

Newslaundry

Government releases ₹42 crore under Videshi Vidya Deevena and Civil Services Protsahakam schemes in Andhra Pradesh

Government releases ₹42 crore under Videshi Vidya Deevena and Civil Services Protsahakam schemes in Andhra Pradesh. The YSRCP government has been implementing the schemes with transparency, says Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy; he alleges that the TDP government had dumped 3,326 students by not clearing arrears of ₹318 crore for…

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JD(U) chief terms BJP the Badka Jhootha Party

Mr. Singh reminded people that the Prime Minister had promised to provide two crore jobs every year to the youth of the country and to deposit ₹15 lakh to the account of every Indian.

The Hindu

Doubts, hope over caste survey in Nitish’s hometown as Bihar govt. begins public outreach

RJD, JD(U) plan mass mobilisation in Bihar ahead of LS polls, using caste survey results. Kalyanbigha residents sceptical, but hopeful of CM's track record. JD(U) holds 'Karpoori pe Charcha' and 'Bhim Sansad' to discuss survey findings. BJP claims survey is "exaggerated, fake, faulty". Political analyst says survey to revive caste…

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Bihar caste survey: ruling parties reach out to EBC, OBC, SC communities, spread awareness

Separate teams of ruling coalition partners RJD and Janata Dal (United) have begun visiting different Assembly constituencies, to create awareness about the recently released caste survey report in Bihar

The Hindu

Caste survey report Nitish Kumar’s final attempt, says Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor claims Nitish Kumar's caste survey is final attempt at political survival, says if JD(U) wins 5 seats he'll apologize. Opposition leaders criticize survey, BJP claims it's fake, SBSP calls it a bundle of lies. Kishor says Nitish and Tejashwi control government and have taken everyone's share.

The Hindu

Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Nitish government over caste survey, says it has ‘fake data’

Prasad alleged that survey was an attempt to fragment or decrease the EBC numbers or to limit those castes which are anti Lalu and anti-Nitish.

The Hindu

Bihar’s political arithmetic in the aftermath of the caste-based survey

With the release of caste-based survey, the EBC politics will have an upper edge in Bihar as their number has increased from 30% to 36%.

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Eye on EBC votes, BJP nominates Hari Sahni as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council

BJP nominates Hari Sahni, an EBC leader, as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council. Move seen as attempt to woo EBCs, who constitute 30% of electorate, and send message to smaller parties. Samrat Choudhary, OBC leader, appointed state party president in March 2023. BJP wants to show it has own base…

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Jeevan Reddy urges CM to release fee reimbursement dues

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Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) launches three drives in Bihar to draw Dalit, Muslim, EBC votes in 2024 Lok Sabha poll

JD(U) in Bihar launches 3 campaigns to garner support from Muslims, EBCs, and Dalits ahead of 2024 LS polls. CM Nitish Kumar will monitor campaigns: 'Bhaichara Yatra' (Muslims), 'Karpoori Charcha' (EBCs), and 'Bheem Samvad' (Dalits). Opp. parties criticize strategy, BJP calls it a "last-ditch attempt" at survival.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy releases financial assistance under Videshi Vidya Deevena

AP govt releases ₹45.53cr for 357 students to pursue higher education abroad. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says scheme will help aspirants become global leaders. Fees up to ₹1.25cr for SC, ST, BC & minority students; up to ₹1cr for EBC students. Fees for MBA & MS courses range from ₹61L…

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Electric Bike Company's New Model J Is A Highly Customizable Commuter

Electric Bike Company's newest e-bike, the Model J, has just been unveiled, and offers tons of customizability at an attractive price.

The Guardian - UK

Trouble in paradise: corruption in the Caribbean has become normalised

The focus is often on rich countries when it comes to corruption initiatives but the situation is so embedded in these islands that it demands greater attention

Newslaundry

How the caste census will play out in Bihar’s power matrix

As was widely expected, the Supreme Court has refused to entertain pleas challenging the ongoing caste census in Bihar. Besides the question about the merit of the petitions, there was an aspect which didn’t find explicit mention – that such a hearing could be viewed as an intrusion into the…

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