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Union Minister Giriraj Singh asks Bihar CM Nitish to ban ‘halal’ products in State

Union Minister Giriraj Singh demands ban on 'halal' food products in Bihar. Links it to 'destructive forces', 'treason' & 'terrorist activities'. Alleges 'big conspiracy' behind 'halal' business. Criticizes CM Nitish Kumar for not upholding Rule of Law. JD(U) slams Singh for statement.

The Hindu

Don’t oppose caste census based on hearsay, says Karnataka CM

About JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy’s allegation that a caste census would divide the society, the CM said that such claims were baseless. “Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has released the State caste census report. What were the implications? Did the society in Bihar get divided? No. We should have enough data…

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Bihar Cabinet passes resolution seeking special category status to State

Bihar special status: CM Nitish Kumar pointed out that to implement the schemes prepared by the State government in the interest of the people an amount of approximately ₹2.50 lakh crore Rs 2 lakh 50 thousand crore would be needed.

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Man in Bihar kills two after woman’s family denies permission to marry

Two family members killed in Bihar's Lakhisarai district after man refused permission to marry woman. Four others admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital, two in critical condition. Accused man absconding; three of his friends arrested.

The Hindu

Chhath celebrated with great fervour across Bihar

PATNA: Thousands of men and women in Bihar gathered to pay homage to the setting sun on Sunday as part of Chhath, the state's widely celebrated festival that has gained recognition far beyond its borders.

The Times of India

Hafta letters: Nitish’s remarks, Palestine protests, Sena funds

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Bihar Governor approves Bill raising reservation from 50% to 65%

Governor Arlekar approves Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill, raising quota for backward, extremely backward classes, SCs & STs from 50% to 65%, with 10% for EWS, pushing total to 75%. Bill passed unanimously in state assembly, CM Kumar assures implementation "as soon as possible". EBC quota raised from 18% to 25%,…

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Will launch movement if Bihar doesn’t get special category status: Nitish

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he would launch a movement across the State if the Union government did not grant Bihar special category status.

The Hindu

If I lose to RJD candidate, will quit electoral politics: Union Minister Nityanand Rai’s challenge to Lalu Prasad

.Union Minister Nityanand Rai challenges RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to field family member against him. If he loses, he will retire from electoral politics. Yadav had accused Rai of ignoring capable leaders in his party. Rai claims Yadav pressured him to join RJD, and alleges corruption, nepotism and illegal…

The Hindu

Nitish continues to avoid media after controversial remarks in State Assembly

Following the rows that erupted in the aftermath of his recent comments, CM Nitish Kumar has been maintaining safe distance from the media

The Hindu

Someone ‘lacing Nitish Kumar’s food with poison’ to dethrone him from Bihar CM’s chair, claims Manjhi

Jitan Ram Manjhi claims "poisonous substances" being mixed in Nitish Kumar's food to dethrone him. Manjhi felt pained at Kumar's tirade in Assembly, calling him "Tum-Taam". Manjhi demands inquiry into conspiracy & accuses Deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav of hatching plan to grab CM's post.

The Hindu

Scuffle between RJD and BJP MLAs in Bihar Assembly

BJP-RJD MLAs scuffle in Bihar Assembly over sweets; BJP protests CM Nitish Kumar.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Trinamool says Mahua is competent to fight the battle on her own; Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000, and more

From, Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, to, U.K. Home Secretary Braverman accuses police of bias, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

The Hindu

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar loses cool again in State Assembly, attacks Jitan Ram Manjhi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lost temper in Assembly, blaming himself for making Jitan Ram Manjhi CM in 2014. Manjhi responded by accusing Kumar of fleeing from chair when JD(U) MLAs opposed him. Kumar apologised for his remarks on women, but Manjhi accused him of being mentally unfit to hold CM…

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‘Political space lacks vocabulary on gender rights’: How papers covered Nitish’s sex remark controversy

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s description of coitus interruptus in the assembly – to stress the link between education and reproductive autonomy – has triggered a political controversy and discomfort within some sections.

Newslaundry

State polls expose cracks in INDIA bloc. Will the drift dampen national alliance?

The ongoing campaign and the nature of contests in the assembly polls in five states – Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – were seen by many as an early test for the cohesiveness of the 28-parties national opposition alliance INDIA. Almost four months after it was formed in…

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar’s remarks spark debate about ‘culturally appropriate’ ways of disseminating sex education

While the tone and tenor in which Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raked the topic of family planning in the State assembly can be debated, it has sparked a controversy over his remarks being ‘culturally inappropriate.’

Dynamite News

"No shame, no leader of INDI alliance prepared to speak": PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar's 'derogatory' birth control remarks

Addressing an election rally here, PM Modi did not name Nitish Kumar but referred to his remarks made. Read further on Dynamite News

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He has no shame: PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar’s remark on women

PM Modi said, “Those having such a vision, how can they keep your honour and respect? How low will they stoop? What an unfortunate situation for the country. I will do whatever I can to ensure your honour and respect.”

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar apologises as his comment raises furore

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar apologised and offered his explanation for his remarks on women education. He said “I have expressed my regret while talking to journalists outside the House. I am ready to do so again. If my words have caused any hurt, I condemn myself (main apni ninda…

The Hindu

Nitish proposes reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EBC to increase from 50% to 65% in Bihar

Nitish Kumar made a statement to this effect while taking part in a debate that followed tabling of a detailed report on the caste survey commissioned by his government.

The Times of India

More than 94.42 lakh families in Bihar making their ends meet at an income of Rs 200 or less per day: Caste Survey report

PATNA: More than 94.42 lakh families in Bihar are making their ends meet at an income of meagre Rs 200 or less per day, revealed the economic data of the state’ caste survey tabled in both houses of the state legislature here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Bihar CPI (M-L) MLAs demand condolence for Gaza victims; BJP says Hamas are “terrorists”

CPI-ML legislators in Bihar Assembly demand one-minute silence to pay tribute to those killed in Gaza-Palestine conflict. They also raise slogans & hold placards in support of Palestine & against BJP govt.

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Bihar Congress chief responds with sarcasm to Nitish Kumar’s statement on the INDIA bloc

Bihar Congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh remarks that CM Nitish Kumar's desire to remove PM Modi in a day or two is not possible due to Lok Sabha election schedule. Singh also said that Nitish Kumar and RJD chief will benefit from Congress' victory in five State Assembly elections. Singh's…

The Hindu

INDIA bloc formed to unseat 'dictatorial regime' at Centre, politics in States different: Sena (UBT)

Last week, Mr. Kumar blamed the Congress’ preoccupation with Assembly polls in five States for the INDIA coalition’s inability to build on the momentum it gained in recent months.

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