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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan enjoy feast hosted by leaders of NDA constituents in display of unity. (Photo: Twitter | @SushilModi)

'Dahi chura' feasts on Makar Sankranti symbolise NDA leaders’ unity in Bihar

Nitish Kumar, Sushil Kumar Modi and Ram Vilas Paswan moved from one venue to another to join feast hosted by leaders of NDA constituents.

15 Jan 2019 2:36 PM

This is the first time after 28 years that Congress is holding a massive rally in Bihar without having any alliance. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Rahul to address 'anti-BJP rally' in Bihar on February 3

‘All party workers, MPs or MLAs have geared up to make this rally a big success,’ said Cong leader and MLC Prem Chand Mishra.

14 Jan 2019 12:15 PM

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief has been away from active politics since December 2017, when he was convicted in the Deoghar treasury case, which was followed by convictions in two more fodder scam cases. (Photo: File)

From jail, Lalu makes 'humble appeal' to people to be on guard against hate politics

Lalu Yadav, who is serving sentences in fodder scam cases shared his views on political situation prevailing on his official Twitter handle.

14 Jan 2019 11:53 AM

Hundreds strong crowds led candle light marches in Gaya on Tuesday and Wednesday, demanding a fair and speedy investigation into the matter. (Representative Image)

Teen found dead, mutilated in Gaya; cops suspect honour killing, parents arrested

However, the girl’s family claimed that she was gang-raped and was later killed.

10 Jan 2019 8:03 PM

Prasad is currently at a hospital in Jharkhand and shares his views on politics through his official Twitter handle which is operated by people close to him. (Photo: File)

Nitish Kumar got Chief Minister's chair due to grand alliance: Lalu Yadav

Lalu Prasad Yadav also accused the chief minister of insulting the mandate of 11 crore Biharis and called him a ''shameless turncoat''.

10 Jan 2019 10:28 AM

Police personnel often get complaints about stolen goods, but this bizarre case put the police station in-charge in a fix and he contacted his superiors for advice in dealing with the matter. (Representational Image)

Nagpur man approaches cops to find his stolen heart

The man wanted to file a complaint stating that a girl has 'stolen' his heart and the policemen should get it back.

09 Jan 2019 8:35 AM

The issue came during the hearing on Monday when the authorities apprised the court about the Building Construction department’s affidavit that talks about the provisions of allotment to former CMs for lifetime. (Photo: File)

‘In possession of bungalows for lifetime?’: HC to Nitish govt over house allotment

The court fixed February 11 as the next date of hearing in the case.

09 Jan 2019 8:22 AM

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, however, sought to downplay the development saying I do not face any difficulty in walking a few metres. (Photo: File)

After Shatrughan SInha, Ram Vilas Paswan loses VIP status at Patna airport

Airport official said the situation arose since orders for extending facilities were not issued by competent authority.

08 Jan 2019 8:11 PM

Tej Pratap Yadav married Rai at a magnificent wedding ceremony in the Bihar capital in May last year. (Photo: File | PTI)

Judge's transfer delays Tej Pratap Yadav divorce plea hearing: report

'Judge Uma Shankar Dwivedi, who was hearing the case, was recently transferred and his reliever is yet to take charge,' sources said.

08 Jan 2019 7:51 PM

The meeting was attended, among others, by AICC in-charge for Bihar Shaktisinh Gohil, BPCC president Madan Mohan Jha, former Chief Minister and HAM president Jitan Ram Manjhi and Arjun Rai of the LJD founded by Sharad Yadav besides these two leaders. (Photo: PTI | File)

Tejashwi, Kushwaha slam Nitish Kumar for using foul language

Kumar had mocked and it was picking up people from the roadside (sadak par se logon ko utha ke shaamil kar lete hain).

08 Jan 2019 9:13 AM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Talaq, Ayodhya must be kept out of alliance agenda: Nitish Kumar

JD(U) leaders said that the party has always maintained that issues like Ayodhya and triple talaq should be kept out of the coalition agenda.

08 Jan 2019 12:42 AM

With Thakur, 20 others have been accused, including the staff, been charged with serious crimes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). (Photo: File)

Girls forced to dance to vulgar songs, have sex: CBI on Muzaffarpur shelter

Thakur used to beat the girls on their private parts if they refused to have sex with guests.

07 Jan 2019 10:25 AM

JD-U legislator likens Misa Bharati to ‘Shurpanakha’

Tej Pratap hit back at Neeraj Kumar saying the spokesman of Bihar chief minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar has no sense of decency.

07 Jan 2019 2:32 AM

Tejashwi Yadav greeted his elder brother by touching his feet and Tej Pratap responded by placing a hand on his younger brother's head. (Photo: Twitter | @TejYadav14)

Tejashwi Yadav meets Tej Pratap, touches feet amid rift rumours

Tej Pratap Yadav reiterated that he saw Tejashwi as 'Arjuna', whom he would assist in winning electoral battle in Bihar.

06 Jan 2019 8:51 AM

The JD(U) had made its stand on the Triple Talaq issue clear even when an ordinance on the same was promulgated by the Union cabinet. (Photo: File)

Nitish Kumar's party must exit NDA to save itself: Congress

'The JD(U) should realise that its standing among the people of Bihar would be imperiled if it remains in the NDA,' Sadanand Singh said.

05 Jan 2019 10:56 AM

A file photo of JD(U) chief and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with BJP president Amit Shah and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan after a meeting on Lok Sabha polls.

Bihar parties play upper caste card to improve LS poll prospects

Upper castes account for around 12% of state population; Cong has appointed Madan Mohan Jha, a Brahmin, as president of state unit.

05 Jan 2019 4:41 AM

'Facilities were extended to Shatrughan Sinha for a period which ended in June this year. No orders have been received for extending the same,' an official said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Shatrughan Sinha no longer a 'VIP' at Patna airport

Shatrughan Sinha was earlier allowed to bring his vehicle to tarmac and was also exempted from security frisking.

01 Jan 2019 1:46 PM

Sadhu Yadav and Subhash Yadav accused Lalu Yadav of ignoring Tej Pratap Yadav when naming Tejashwi Yadav as his political successor. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘He too must get something’: Tej Pratap gets support from his uncles

Sadhu Yadav and Subhash Yadav squarely blamed Lalu Yadav for perceived struggle for supremacy between Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav.

30 Dec 2018 3:18 PM

‘In order to provide relief to small tax-payers, the GST council may soon enhance the limit of Rs 20 lakh turnover to Rs 75 lakh under composition scheme,’ said Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. (Photo: File)

Bihar Govt collects 38pc more tax than last year: Sushil Modi

State govt has collected around Rs 15,466 crore in taxes from 2017 to November 2018, which is 38 pc higher compared from last fiscal year.

29 Dec 2018 2:57 PM

Bihar Janta Dal United president Vashishtha Narayan Singh presents the membership slip to former Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) vice-president Bhagvan Singh Kushwaha as he joins JDU, in Patna on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Ahead of 2019 LS polls, RLSP VP Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha, supporters join JD(U)

Bhagwan said, 'I have left RLSP and joining JD(U) with 35 state level office-bearers after Kushwaha decided to join UPA.'

29 Dec 2018 11:50 AM

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