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While there are one too many models for the Oppn to adopt, the pattern that emerges is that it is for the Congress to take the lead and accommodate the regional forces if it is seriously planning to give the National Democratic Front led by PM Modi a serious chase. (Representational Image)

AA Edit | Cong must try keep all on board in joint Opp. front

Back-to-back victories in K'taka and Himachal have proved that the Cong still has the strike power to defeat the BJP

23 Jun 2023 12:05 AM IST

Mr Kumar was very particular, and reportedly told all the parties, and in particular emphasised it to the Congress Party, that he wanted only heads of the parties to be in attendance. (ANI)

AA Edit | Patna meet delay to hurt Opposition

If Nitish cannot make a small compromise even on the format of the meeting, neither is the Cong keen to go out of its...

7 Jun 2023 12:05 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. (PTI)

I.N.D.I.A. chooses Kharge as leader

Nitish turns down Convener offer, wants Cong. face

14 Jan 2024 1:56 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal CM and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during the INDIA alliance meeting, at a hotel in Mumbai, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (PTI)

I.N.D.I.A. Parties to Meet Virtually Today

Nitish tipped to be I.N.D.I.A. convener

13 Jan 2024 1:21 AM IST

Kumar, the JD(U) national president, had come out in support of the demonetisation measure, when he was in the Grand Alliance comprising the RJD and the Congress.(Photo: PTI)

Banks did not implement demonetisation properly: Nitish Kumar

'Banks are so strict in recovering amounts lent to small-scale borrowers. Why not same strictness in case of big...

27 May 2018 12:52 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: AP)

SC/STs quota may rise after 2021 Census, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar said, 'After the 2021 Census, the quota for SCs and STs may be hiked, in keeping with the rise in their...

23 May 2018 8:02 AM IST

The party said that Tejaswi Yadav has been a good leader and will always remain one. (Photo: PTI)

Lalu Yadav an ideology, capture will destroy JDU, BJP: Tejaswi Yadav

RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav said that bypoll results reflected that jailed party chief Lalu Prasad's influence still...

14 March 2018 4:26 PM IST

Visual of preparation from a counting centre in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Counting begins for UP, Bihar bypolls; big test for Yogi, Nitish Kumar

In Uttar Pradesh, the BSP is supporting the SP candidates in the two Lok Sabha seats while Congress.

14 March 2018 7:57 AM IST

An FIR was lodged against Nityanand Rai for violating the model code of conduct by allegedly making provocative speech during campaigning for Araria Lok Sabha bypolls. (Photo: ANI/File)

If RJD wins, Araria will become safe haven for IS, says Bihar BJP...

Araria is a muslim-dominated area with over 40 per cent of the population belonging to the religion.

11 March 2018 6:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath casts his vote for Gorakhpur bypolls at a polling station, says For development and good governance, BJP is necessary. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Voting for UP, Bihar bypolls underway: BJP, JD(U) fight for prestige

Voter turnout in UP's Gorakhpur and Phulpur was recorded at 30.20 per cent and 19.20 per cent, respectively till 1 pm.

11 March 2018 8:42 AM IST

A record 14.1 tonnes of cannabis has been seized in Bihar since January 2017.

Dry Bihar struggles to curb drugs menace

Heroin, cannabis replace liquor in parties to cut chances of getting caught.

10 March 2018 4:38 AM IST

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav (Photo: PTI)

Play Modi's 2014 speech assuring special status to Bihar: Lalu to...

Lalu Yadav asked Nitish Kumar why he didn't put enough pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer special status...

9 March 2018 10:16 AM IST