Bihar Politics
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Lok Sabha elections: Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party finalises Bihar seat-sharing deal with BJP
With this deal, thechief is expected to share the seats with his estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras who leads his faction of the party.
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What explains the political appeal of Bhojpuri music stars for Bihari migrants?
The BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Asansol, Pawan Singh, has pulled out. But his tribe of Bhojpuri singers and actors has considerable electoral heft.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar wins floor test, Opposition MLAs walk out of Assembly
During the session, three Rashtriya Janata Dal legislators switched sides to join the National Democratic Alliance.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Only takes ‘a little pressure’ for Nitish Kumar to switch alliances, says Rahul Gandhi
The Mahagathbandhan does not need Kumar and will continue to fight for social justice in Bihar, the Congress leader said.
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Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar chief minister again with BJP support
BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha were sworn in as the state’s deputy chief ministers.
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Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, to form government with BJP
The Janata Dal (United) leader indicated he was 'having difficulties' working with his party’s coalition partners.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Doors never permanently closed in politics: Sushil Modi amid reports of Nitish Kumar’s return to NDA
The Rajya Sabha MP said that the central leadership of the BJP will decide on the matter.
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Why Nitish Kumar could go back to the BJP
Besides gaining an advantage in the Lok Sabha polls, Kumar would be hoping for a shot at national politics even if it means giving up the CM post.
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Will launch statewide movement if Centre doesn’t grant special status to Bihar, says Nitish Kumar
The chief minister said the state needs to be included in the category to expedite the process of granting welfare benefits to the economically weaker sections.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Chirag Paswan refutes uncle Pashupati Paras claim that he is not part of NDA
Paswan, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief, also claimed that he has prepared an outline for alliance with the BJP for elections in the next two years.
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BJP leader dies during protest in Patna, party blames baton charge by police
The police and the medical superintendent of the Patna Medical College claimed that no external injuries were found on Vijay Kumar Singh’s body.
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Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son quits as minister in Bihar government
Santosh Kumar Suman was scheduled caste and schedule tribe welfare minister.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller