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Pawan Singh, Nishant, Sanjay Mayukh among 9 elected unopposed to Bihar legislative council

Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh and Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar were among nine candidates elected unopposed to the Bihar Legislative Council. The ruling NDA secured eight seats, while the opposition RJD got one. JD(U) leader Lalan Saraf also won unopposed in a by-election. Several grassroots workers and minority representatives also…

The Economic Times

What happened at the INDIA bloc meeting? Pushback against Congress, conciliatory end

The meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, on Monday, June 8, saw criticism of the Congress from several regional parties, introspection on the alliance’s functioning, and a decision to form a coordination committee and meet once every two months.

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INDIA bloc meeting: Opposition leaders seek unity, deliberate to redraw strategy

INDIA bloc leaders convened in New Delhi to reinforce unity and strategize against the ruling party. Discussions focused on protecting democratic principles and tackling economic challenges. The meeting aimed to bridge internal differences following recent electoral outcomes. Leaders emphasized collective decision-making to confront national issues. This gathering signals a renewed…

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RJD workers guard Rabri Devi's residence amid security withdrawal row

Rashtriya Janata Dal workers are guarding the residence of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi. This follows the withdrawal of her security cover and an eviction notice. The Bihar government has asked the family to vacate the 10 Circular Road bungalow. Tejashwi Yadav has also returned his security. The party accuses…

The Economic Times

RJD leaders hold guard at Rabri house, claim ex-CM 'returned' her recently downgraded security

High drama unfolded at Rabri Devi's residence as RJD leaders guarded her, claiming she returned her security cover in protest against alleged "shabby" treatment by the NDA government. This follows the allotment of her long-occupied government bungalow to a BJP minister. RJD leaders allege a plot to humiliate their family,…

The Economic Times

Bihar government withdraws Z-plus security cover of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi following security review for VIPs

Bihar government has withdrawn top-tier Z-plus security for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Tej Pratap, their elder son, also lost his Y-category cover. The decision follows a security review for VIPs. Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi will now receive security from the Bihar Special…

The Economic Times

Residence of former CM Nitish Kumar should be vacated first: Tej Pratap Yadav on Rabri Devi getting eviction notice

Janshakti Janta Dal founder Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday hit out at the administration over the 15-day ultimatum issued to RJD leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, to vacate her 10, Circular Road bungalow, demanding that former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar vacate his…

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‘Hindu ekta khatre mein’: How TV news rewrote UGC’s equity norms

“Don’t savarna students face bias too?”

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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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Bihar 2025: Women trust Nitish’s delivery over Mahagathbandhan’s promises

In Patna, the offices of all three major parties – the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the BJP and JD(U) – are located on the same road, within a short distance of each other. On Friday afternoon, BJP and JD(U) workers were celebrating their stupendous victory in the Bihar assembly elections.

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Axis fails once again. This time in Bihar

The trends have solidified and they’ve blown past what almost every exit pollster dared to predict in Bihar. The NDA is cruising to an easy majority, tracking 201 seats at the time of writing this report. The Mahagathbandhan is marooned at 36. Exit polls broadly called an NDA win, but…

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Landslide for NDA, highest vote share for RJD, Cong blames ‘vote chori’

Bihar is barrelling toward one of its most emphatic mandates in years. The NDA has opened up an unassailable lead, ahead on 205 of 243 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is left clinging to just 31, with independents and smaller outfits leading on seven.

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Axis predicts NDA lead, but fewer seats for BJP this time

A day after several exit polls projected a clear victory for the NDA in Bihar, two of the most-watched pollsters – Axis My India and Today’s Chanakya – have both estimated a nearly similar trend.

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Exit polls predict clear majority for NDA. Can they be correct this time?

Although two major pollsters – Axis My India and Today’s Chanakya – are scheduled to post the results of their exit polls tomorrow, the others have predicted an overwhelming majority for the governing NDA.

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Confusion in Belhar: JDU kin contesting for RJD, RJD kin contesting for JDU

The constituency of Belhar in Bihar is seeing a curious conflict this election.

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Crores of govt jobs, cash handouts: Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘unreal’ promises?

In an interview with Sreenivasan Jain, RJD leader and INDIA alliance’s chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav addresses questions on the alliance’s unity, the feasibility of RJD’s job promises, and the recurring charge of a return to ‘jungle raj’. He dismisses concerns that delays in seat-sharing and in declaring him the…

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BJP’s new political frontier: Fusion of Gujarat Hindutva model with Assam anti-immigration politics

Increasingly, across a widening swathe of the world, the central campaign issue for right-wing parties is immigration. Recent statements by top leaders, along with a series of administrative moves, suggest that with the Ayodhya Ram temple built and Article 370 abrogated, immigration is now emerging as the key political issue…

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s defence on Bihar’s ‘0’ house numbers not convincing

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at a press conference dismissed allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and asked Rahul Gandhi to submit his complaints in a sworn affidavit within seven days or apologise to the nation.

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Bihar voter list revision: RJD leader Manoj Jha asks if ECI is a ‘facilitator’ or a ‘filter’

The controversy over the special intensive revision (SIR) process initiated by the Election Commission in Bihar has reached the Supreme Court. Responding to objections raised by the Opposition, the apex court issued several significant directions. Among them is the recommendation that documents such as Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and ration…

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Bihar Election: Mahagathbandhan meeting - Seat sharing, election strategy discussed

It was a brainstorming session about the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. Read further on Dynamite News

The Times of India

Lalu Prasad Yadav undergoes treatment at hospital for sores: What causes body sores and what is the line of treatment

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has arrived in Delhi, along with his wife Rabri Devi, for treatment at AIIMS, after being admitted to a hospital in Patna for a brief period. As per reports, his health worsened on Wednesday morning. He was under intensive medical observation at Paras Hospital, Patna…

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Tejashwi Yadav: 'If Nishant joins politics, JD(U) might survive'

The RJD leader called the Bihar Chief Minister "paristhithi ke mukhyamantri" (a Chief Minister of circumstances) and said that the people of Bihar have rejected Nitish Kumar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tejashwi Yadav Claims: 'In 2025 there will be change in Bihar'

Tejashwi accused the BJP of stealing reservations in the state alleging that the 65 percent reservations already given not included in IX Schedule by the BJP-NDA Central Govt. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tejashwi Yadav: 'My father is fitter than Nitish Kumar'

This time, it seems to be centred around the fitness of the chiefs of both leading parties--Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Patna Police detains four individuals in connection with firing in Kankarbagh

Patna Police on Tuesday detained four individuals in connection with firing in the Kankarbagh area around 2 pm and is working to apprehend additional suspects who have absconded. Read further on Dynamite News:

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