‘Support unconditional to NDA' but JD(U) has wishlist – caste census, special category status for Bihar
JD(U) spokesperson K.C. Tyagi also says govt must revisit Agnipath scheme and take all stakeholders into consideration before implementing UCC. Key Points
ThePrintMinor abducted in Bihar rescued from Ludhiana
A 15-year-old allegedly abducted from a train in Bihar was rescued in Ludhiana. The family brought her back after she was found in a rented accommodation. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Broken Promises' Delhi launch ticks all Bihar boxes—Lalu-Nitish, 'jungle raj', Bihari slur
The rather dull talk at New Delhi's Constitution Club didn’t bring any new insight on the 15 years of Lalu Yadav's rule. Author Mrityunjay Sharma, a BJP member, simply narrated how he sees that era. Key Points
ThePrintBihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024 dates, schedule, phase, constituency, candidates, details: All you need to
Bihar, with its 40 Lok Sabha seats, plays a crucial role in Indian politics, often influencing national outcomes. Recent shifts include Nitish Kumar's JDU forming an alliance with the saffron party, preceding a rally in Patna involving Lalu Prasad Yadav and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. The upcoming elections, likely in April and May, hold significance with potential realignments anticipated. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish-led NDA govt wins floor test in Bihar assembly after Opposition walks out
The JD(U) national president won the support of 129 MLAs in the 243-seat assembly, after the Opposition walked out of the House. The required number was 122. Key Points
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Nitish Kumar-led new NDA govt in Bihar to seek trust vote on February 10
India News: The Nitish Kumar-led new NDA government in Bihar is set to seek a trust vote on February 10. Stay updated with the latest political developments in Bihar. Key Points
Times Of IndiaBihar CM Nitish Kumar: Budget positive, Bihar's progress will gain momentum
Budget News: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar praises the interim Budget and expresses confidence in Bihar's progress. He appreciates the increase in loan for higher education and the opening of new railway corridors. With the NDA coalition government, development work is expected to gain momentum. Key Points
Times Of IndiaPatna’s paltu politics: 4 ways game changes
Find out why Nitish Kumar has returned to BJP and how it will impact Bihar politics. Explore the changing equations among the state's three principal players. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish 'natural ally', NDA will sweep LS polls: BJP president Nadda
BJP President JP Nadda praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's alliance with the party as natural and said the coalition would benefit the state. He stated that INDIA stands for bhrashtachar bachao, parivar bachao (protect corruption and save the family). Nadda emphasized that Bihar has gained in law and order and economic development with Kumar's government. Key Points
Economic TimesBihar political turmoil: RJD puts out ads in newspapers thanking Tejashwi Yadav for his contribution as De
Amid political turmoil in Bihar, RJD puts out ads thanking Tejashwi Yadav, the young leader and deputy chief minister. Speculations arise about Nitish Kumar breaking away from the Mahagathbandhan government and joining the BJP-led NDA alliance. If Nitish joins NDA, the ruling coalition in Bihar would collapse. Key Points
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Bihar Political Crisis Live: Wherever Nitish Kumar goes, we will follow him, says JD(U) MLA
Bihar News Live Updates: Bihar politics is expected to heat up on Saturday amid speculation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joining hands with the BJP, thereby ending the ruling alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal. According to reports, with the support of the BJP, the JDU is likely to form a new government in the state on Sunday, with Nitish Kumar as the Chief Minister and Sushil Kumar Modi of the BJP likely to become the Deputy Chief Minister. The Bihar crisis is anticipated to have wider ramifications for national politics, as it could affect the balance of power between the BJP and the opposition. Key Points
India TodayWhat leaders are saying about Bihar's political developments
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's potential revival of ties with the NDA has sparked mixed responses. The media speculations are driven by some agenda, according to JD(U) Bihar unit chief Umesh Singh Kushwaha. The grand alliance government in Bihar may not remain intact after Kumar's statement on dynasty politics, says Hindustan Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi. Key Points
Economic TimesBihar Political Crisis Live: Nitish Kumar was angry on not being given INDIA bloc convenor post, say sources
Political upheaval has once again engulfed Bihar as speculation is rife that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to break away from the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and reunite with the BJP amid escalating tensions with allies from the INDIA bloc. Sources told India Today that Nitish Kumar may be sworn in for an unprecedented ninth term as Chief Minister on January 28, with BJP leader Sushil Kumar set to take the oath as Deputy Chief Minister. This development follows a meeting in New Delhi between Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary, along with senior leaders Sushil Modi and Vijay Kumar Sinha, and top party officials including Amit Shah, sparking buzz that the BJP is open to welcoming the JD(U) chief back into their ranks. Meanwhile, intense negotiations are underway at the residence of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav as Nitish Kumar's Mahagathbandhan coalition partners strive to maintain their hold on power. Over the past two decades, Nitish Kumar has frequently switched alliances between the BJP and the RJD-Congress-Left coalition while retaining his position in office. Stay with Indiatoday.in for all the latest updates on the Bihar political crisis. Key Points
India TodayAmid Bihar uncertainty, BJP drops major hint on alliance talks with Nitish Kumar
The MLA said Prime Minister Narendra Modi likes Nitish Kumar. He said "everything will be sorted out in two days". | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesRival factions, funding murk — Bihar cricket’s in a mess & it’s already affected MSD, Ishan Kishan
In January first week, two rival teams arrived at Patna stadium for Ranji match against Mumbai. Episode showcases how cricket body remains divided for years. Key Points
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Influencer's invitation to companies to re-locate to Bihar sparks meme fest amid Kannada language protest in Bengaluru
An influencer from Bihar extended an invitation to companies in Karnataka to invest in Bihar. Here's what followed. Key Points
Business TodayBihar’s fighting a spirited battle to rid itself of ‘badlands’ tag — and investors are paying heed
At Bihar Business Connect 2023, the additional chief secretary, industries dept, says only issue is perception. It has human resources, raw material, market & infra, he adds. Key Points
ThePrint‘Home of Chandragupta Maurya, land of Chanakya’: Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal on Bihar’s potential and resources
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said, "Bihar mein itna potential hai. It has God-given fertile land and human resources. Itni history hai, aur culture hai..." Key Points
Business TodayUS singer wades into Nitish Kumar remark row, Priyanka Chaturvedi says ‘sit down…’
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi mocked US singer Mary Millben after the latter took aim at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his controversial population control remarks. The Indian lawmaker suggested that Millben should move to India and seek Indian citizenship. Key Points
India TodayCM Nitish Kumar proposes raising quotas for SCs, STs & OBCs in Bihar
Nitish says reservations for OBCs needs to be raised from 50% to 65%. For SCs & STs, which together account for 17% quota, he says limit should be raised to 22%. Key Points
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Bihar caste survey shows 34% of households in poverty, 46 lakh live outside state for livelihood
The caste survey report presented in the Bihar state assembly today revealed that 34% of families in the state lived in poverty, with a monthly income of Rs 6,000 or less. This poverty affected not only the backward classes, Dalits, and tribals but also the upper castes. The report also noted that over 50 lakh Biharis were working in other states or abroad for better opportunities. The state's literacy rate is 79.70%, with a higher rate among women compared to men. Key Points
Economic TimesCaste census politics — what Bihar thinks today, Bihar used to think day before yesterday
Kanshi Ram was a genius & a political visionary, his ideas gave India an OBC prime minister. But Bihar-style caste census would be a very sad offering to the rest of the country. Key Points
ThePrint1 yr of Jan Suraaj: How Prashant Kishor’s bid to mobilise Biharis on development, not caste, is going
Kishor’s yatra, which started from West Champaran district on 2 October 2022, completed one year Monday. Theme of his speeches has been development all through. Key Points
ThePrintBihar caste-based census out: Extremely backward class is 36.01%, backward class 27.13%
Caste-based census report in Bihar released: Backward class - 27.13%, extremely backward class - 36.01%, general category - 15.52%. Key Points
mint'Jungle Raj 2?' — Oppn hits out at Nitish govt over crime in Bihar, ex-DGP calls situation 'scary'
Several gun crimes have put focus on law & order issue in state. Bihar CM says there's no issue and crime figures in other states are much higher. Key Points
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ADB, India sign USD 295 million loan pact to upgrade state highways in Bihar
The improved roads will enhance connectivity in some of Bihar's poorest rural districts and promote access to health and education facilities and markets to improve people's lives, it added. The project will also encourage women's participation by providing employment to female workers in construction works, it said, adding training in livelihood as well as awareness on road safety, health, hygiene, abuse and harassment will be offered to women from communities in the project areas. Key Points
Economic TimesBihar DCECE Results 2023: Polytechnic and paramedical exam results released; here's how to check it
Applicants who have appeared for the examination are also advised to check and download their results at the earliest. As per the information, the rank card is also available on the official website. Candidates need to enter their roll number and date of birth for easy access to their respective scorecards. Key Points
Economic Times'Reminded of General Dyer': BJP slams Nitish Kumar over police action against party workers
The BJP’s Jehanabad district general secretary Vijay Singh died while taking part in the march organised by the party against the Nitish Kumar government. Party leaders have alleged that Vijay Singh succumbed to injuries he suffered in a “brutal” lathi-charge by the police. Key Points
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