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JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha flags Bihar's water concerns, opposes renewal of Ganga water treaty with B'desh

JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the Centre not to renew the Ganga water treaty. He alleged Bihar's water share has been stolen for three decades. The treaty signed in 1996 governs dry-season water flows at Farakka Barrage. Bangladesh receives 1,500 cumecs while Bihar gets only 400 cumecs. Jha linked…

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Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood mark

Bihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flood level, causing concern downstream. A boat capsized in Vaishali, resulting in one death and one person missing. Authorities are operating community kitchens and relief camps for affected residents. Rescue…

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Tejashwi Yadav doing part-time politics in Bihar: JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha

JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha criticised Tejashwi Yadav's proposed march. Jha stated Yadav engages in part-time politics in Bihar. Yadav announced RJD's march to Lok Bhavan over a police incident. Action was taken against the policeman involved in the protest. Jha suggested Yadav address student protests in Ranchi instead.

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Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD dissolves all its organisational units in Bihar

The RJD has dissolved all its organizational units across Bihar. This decision follows the party's recent defeat in the Bankipur by-election. The state president announced the dissolution of district, block, and cell committees. Reconstitution of these committees will commence soon to strengthen the party. Dedicated and capable workers will now…

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Who is Prashant Kishor? Former political strategist hands Modi’s party first defeat since ‘cockroach’ protests

Political consultant who once designed election campaigns for Modi, defeats ruling BJP in one of its most formidable strongholds. What does his victory mean for a polity reeling from recent Gen Z protests? Namita Singh reports

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A day after stunning BJP in Bankipur, JSP founder Prashant Kishor continues to gun for Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

Prashant Kishor criticized Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, linking him to past RJD rule. Kishor claimed people see Choudhary as an attempt to revive 'jungle raj' in Bihar. He celebrated his party's victory in the Bankipur by-poll, which was a BJP stronghold. Kishor stated that no party can claim a…

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Prashant Kishor secures maiden electoral win with commanding lead in BJP bastion Bankipur

Prashant Kishor is poised for a significant electoral victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll. He established a commanding lead over his BJP rival as counting progressed. Celebrations erupted at the Jan Suraaj Party office following strong counting trends. This outcome is seen as a message to established political parties and…

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Bankipur Election Results 2026: Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor vs BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha vs RJD's Rekha Gupta who is winning?

Bankipur Election Result 2026 Live: Prashant Kishore is leading by over 11,000 votes after tenth round of counting. Vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election started this morning amid tight security arrangements. The Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is contesting his first electoral battle. The main contest is a…

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Bankipur, Manjalpur, Datia bypoll counting begins

Vote counting has begun for bye-elections in Datia, Bankipur, and Manjalpur constituencies. Datia saw a high voter turnout, while Bankipur and Manjalpur recorded lower participation. District administration in Datia has implemented three-tier security for transparent vote counting. Candidates have inspected arrangements and expressed satisfaction with the security measures. The bye-elections…

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Voting underway for bypolls in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat; BJP, RJD exude confidence in Bankipur

Voting commenced for by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia constituencies. Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat also saw polling begin on Thursday. The counting of votes for all three by-elections is scheduled for August 3. BJP leaders expressed confidence in securing victories in these crucial contests. Opposition parties also voiced…

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Prime Minister cancelled Bihar tour realising BJP will lose Bankipur bypoll: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav alleged Prime Minister Modi cancelled his Bihar visit. This cancellation occurred due to anticipated defeat in the Bankipur bypoll. Student unrest and government unpopularity were cited as reasons for the expected loss. The Bihar government announced withdrawal of cases against protesters. Yadav demanded a judicial inquiry into police…

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NEET paper leak: RJD MP moves SC against use of 'excessive police force' on protesting students

Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha has moved the Supreme Court seeking FIRs and an SIT probe into alleged police brutality against students protesting the NEET paper leak. The apex court agreed to hear the matter on Tuesday, along with similar petitions alleging excessive force during protests held between July…

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"On whose orders were AK-47 bullets fired?": Tejashwi Yadav demands judicial probe into Siwan firing, warns of massive agitation

Tejashwi Yadav demanded a judicial inquiry into AK-47 firing during a Siwan student protest. He questioned who authorized the use of firearms and held the state government accountable. Yadav warned of a massive agitation if student cases were not withdrawn and students were not released. He alleged that AK-47 bullets…

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Former JD(U) MP Arjun Ray joins BJP ahead of Bankipur bypoll

Arjun Ray, a former JD(U) MP, joined the BJP on Monday. He had quit his party a decade ago after Nitish Kumar rejoined the NDA. Ray was a loyalist of late Sharad Yadav and opposed Kumar's alliance shifts. His induction is seen as a move to counter Prashant Kishor's outreach.…

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Mrityunjay Tiwari joins BJP, week after quitting RJD

Mrityunjay Tiwari, a former RJD spokesman, has officially joined the BJP party. He had recently resigned from the RJD, citing dissatisfaction with its leadership. Tiwari expressed feeling suffocated within the opposition party's structure. He stated his decision after serving the RJD for many years. The BJP welcomed Tiwari, believing his…

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BJP confident of retaining Bankipur, Prashant Kishor hopes bypoll would resurrect Jan Suraaj Party

The Bankipur by-election features a contest between BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha and Prashant Kishor's party. Kishor aims to leverage the by-election as a referendum on the current Bihar government. He targets the incumbent chief minister and appeals to various voter segments. The BJP relies on its formidable machinery and star…

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Congress, AAP, RJD slam Aamir Khan over '3 Idiots' clarification

Political leaders questioned Aamir Khan's denial about his character's inspiration. They suggested the actor feared the ruling establishment's influence. Khan stated his '3 Idiots' character was not based on Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk, however, recounted meeting Khan and discussing a film idea. Khan urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike for…

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RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari quits party, claims it has no space for loyal workers

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari has resigned from all party posts. He cited humiliation and a lack of space for dedicated workers within the party. Tiwari thanked Lalu Prasad for his past responsibilities as spokesperson. He expressed concerns about elements hollowing out the party like termites.

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BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews preparations for Bankipur bypoll

BJP president Nitin Nabin reviewed preparations for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nomination papers as the NDA candidate for the seat. Abhishek Kumar 'Bunty' withdrew his nomination citing family reasons for his decision. The bypoll is scheduled for July 30, with vote counting on August 3. Prashant…

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INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session: RJD's Sudhakar Singh

The INDIA bloc plans to confront the government on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They will raise concerns about the Ram Mandir donation case and the NEET examination paper leak. Opposition parties also intend to resist alleged BJP efforts to engineer defections and weaken rivals. This strategy aims…

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BJP's Abhishek Kumar Sinha files nomination for Bankipur bypoll

Abhishek Kumar Sinha filed his nomination papers for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. The byelection is scheduled to take place on July thirtieth. Counting of votes will occur on August third after the polling concludes. Senior NDA leaders attended Sinha's nomination event in Patna. Opposition RJD and Jan Suraaj candidates are…

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Bihar government restores 'Z' category security for Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi

Bihar government has reinstated 'Z' category security for RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi. This enhanced protection includes a bulletproof vehicle and specialized HQRT personnel, following a recommendation from the State Security Committee. The decision comes after their previous security cover was withdrawn and Rabri Devi…

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Rabri Devi begins vacating 10, Circular Road, bungalow as deadline ends Monday

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi is vacating her 10 Circular Road bungalow, a residence she occupied for two decades. Personal belongings are being moved as the deadline to leave expires Monday. The property has been allocated to Dairy and Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram. Rabri Devi has been allotted…

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Rabri Devi asked to vacate official bungalow by June 29, failure to comply will result in legal action

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has been issued a final ultimatum by the Building Construction Department to vacate her official residence at 10 Circular Road by June 29. Failure to comply will lead to legal action. Despite previous notices and the allocation of an alternative residence, Devi has vowed…

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Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJP

The BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-supported independent winning a seat. Accusations of betrayal and being 'sold out' are being exchanged between alliance partners. The BJP alleges the bloc's agenda is 'loot and corruption'.

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