BIHAR CHIEF MINISTER
Bihar a hidden gem not discovered by world, says Piyush Goyal at CII event in Mumbai
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal praised Bihar as a 'hidden gem' with untapped potential, highlighting the state's transformation under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Speaking at a CII event, Goyal urged investors to explore opportunities in Bihar, citing improvements in law and order and transparency. He also discussed efforts to boost exports to USD 2 trillion by 2030.
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav undergoes angioplasty in Mumbai hospital
Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav underwent angioplasty at the Asian Heart Institute. Admitted on September 10, he had the procedure on Wednesday. The 76-year-old former Bihar chief minister is expected to be discharged soon. In 2014, he had aortic valve replacement surgery at the same hospital and has had follow-ups in 2018 and 2023.
Democracy lacking in judiciary, will speak against collegium system: Upendra Kushwaha
Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha criticised the collegium system for appointing judges, claiming it excludes backward groups. He plans to raise this issue in Parliament. Kushwaha also supports a caste census and opposes the concept of a creamy layer within OBCs. He emphasised the need for special attention to Bihar's development.
At joint event with BJP President JP Nadda, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar vows to stay with NDA
BJP national president JP Nadda met Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Patna, reaffirming their alliance within the NDA. Nitish Kumar emphasized their long-standing relationship and commitment to Bihar's development. This meeting comes amid recent speculations about Kumar's political alignment after his meeting with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
Land for jobs case: Delhi court to take cognisance of charge sheet against Lalu, Tejashwi on Sep 13
A Delhi court is set to review a supplementary charge sheet against former railway minister Lalu Prasad, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and eight others in the alleged land-for-jobs scam on September 13. The ED filed the report based on a CBI FIR regarding Group-D appointments in the railways during Lalu Prasad's tenure.
In presence of BJP chief Nadda, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar dubs alliances with RJD a mistake
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has described his past alliances with Lalu Prasad's RJD as mistakes he won't repeat. Speaking at an event with BJP's Jagat Prakash Nadda, Kumar emphasized his commitment to the NDA. His remarks follow recent speculation about his meeting with Tejashwi Yadav, the opposition leader in Bihar.
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Tejashwi Yadav calls Assam CM ‘Chinese version of Yogi’ over Jumma break controversy
Tejashwi Yadav has criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling him a 'Chinese version of Yogi' after the Assam assembly scrapped a namaz break for Muslim lawmakers. BJP's Shezad Poonawalla condemned Yadav's remarks as racist. The assembly aims to maintain secular proceedings in line with the Indian Constitution.
"Drama for their family's welfare," Bihar Deputy CM slams Tejashwi Yadav for demanding caste census
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for promoting casteism and called on the public to decide who truly serves Bihar. Sinha questioned Tejashwi's demand for a nationwide caste census, while Samrat Choudhary and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi questioned Tejashwi's motives and actions during his family's rule.
KC Tyagi, face of JDU outside Bihar, resigns as spokesperson
In his letter to Nitish Kumar, Tyagi said he was not comfortable with the kind of debate TV channels were holding and he was unable to put forth the vision of JDU. Though Tyagi said he was resigning for personal reasons, sources told ET that he was asked to resign by the party leadership.
KC Tyagi resigns as JD(U) spokesperson
Janata Dal (United) spokesperson K C Tyagi has resigned, with the party citing personal reasons. His departure is linked to his comments on central government policies, which were seen as unhelpful to BJP-JD(U) ties. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad has been appointed as the new national spokesperson in Tyagi's place.
Mamata defends '...Delhi, Assam too shall burn' remark; calls out 'malicious disinformation campaign'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the controversy regarding her comments on BJP's protests, clarifying her statements as directed towards the opposition party, not students. She accused BJP of a disinformation campaign and linked the Centre to attempts at destabilizing democracy in West Bengal through support for anarchic activities.
Third Eye: CEC’s poetic flair, Fadnavis on media bias and Nitish Kumar's fitness
CEC Rajiv Kumar showcased his poetic flair while discussing Jammu and Kashmir elections. Devendra Fadnavis humorously addressed allegations of biased journalism. Nitish Kumar emphasized fitness at an Independence Day event, comparing his age to that of a flag-hoisting elder. These interactions underscored key political moments and personalities during election preparations.
Odisha announces one day paid menstrual leave for state govt and private sector employees
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida announced women in the state government and private sector will receive a day’s paid menstrual leave. This can be taken on the first or second day of their cycle. This optional leave, following Kerala and Bihar, aims to support women's well-being. Despite a call for national implementation, Union Minister Annapurna Devi stated no current plans for a nationwide policy. Ranjita Priyadarshini advocated for this leave at international forums.
Bihar Congress to launch statewide agitation against Centre for denying special category status to state
The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee announced a statewide protest starting August 12 against the Centre's denial of special category status to Bihar. Bihar Congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh accused the Centre of betraying the state and criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for not securing the status. Protests include dharnas outside block and district magistrate offices on August 13 and 14.
CM accuses Nirmala Sitharaman of 'lying', says BJP trying taint Karnataka as 'corrupt state'
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of misleading about budget allocations to Karnataka. He claimed unmet promises on several projects and criticized the BJP for tarnishing Congress-ruled Karnataka's image. Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar planned to travel to Delhi for a meeting with the Congress high command.
Preparations for assembly polls will begin under leadership of Nitish Kumar, PM Modi: Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal
Newly-appointed Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal said that the party's plans to strategize for the upcoming state Assembly elections in 2025 have begun. Jaiswal said that JD(U) and BJP are gearing up for the polls, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing confidence in the ruling NDA alliance's ability to secure victory.
Govt gave shells in name of peanuts in budget, says RJD MP Manoj Jha
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha criticized the government for the Union Budget 2024-25, saying it provided "shells in the name of peanuts." This comes after Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's remark that Bihar and Andhra Pradesh received "pakoda and jalebi" in the budget.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails Union Budget, says it addressed state's concerns
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has hailed the "special help" that Bihar received as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant allocations for the state in her presentation of the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday.
"RJD should look into themselves": BJP on INDIA bloc protest in Bihar
Following the murder of Jitan Sahni, father of Vikasheel Insaan Party founder Mukesh Sahni in Bihar, the INDIA bloc protested against the state's law and order situation. The Bharatiya Janata Party responded by urging the RJD cadre to introspect and claimed that PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar do not shield criminals. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha defended the government's actions, stating that law and order have improved under Nitish Kumar's leadership.
Bihar CM should 'strike', he's in position to get it done: Congress on special category status demand
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said senior ministers in Bihar are now arguing that NITI Aayog's latest analysis vindicates their demand for special category status in the matter of Central assistance to the state.
Nitish Kumar asks private company official to expedite road project, offers to touch his feet
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, at a function for the dedication of the "JP Ganga Path" expressway in Patna, expressed frustration over delays in a road project, offering to touch a private company representative's feet to hasten progress. The official, taken aback, rejected the gesture, leading to a social media buzz and criticism from the opposition, with Tejashwi Yadav calling Kumar "lachaar" (powerless) for his actions.
Watch: "I touch your feet...": Nitish Kumar loses cool at IAS officer at public event
The Bihar government has suspended several engineers from the Water Resources Department in Siwan and from the Rural Works Department in the wake of incidents of bridge collapse. Over the past few days, the state has seen the collapse of at least 10 bridges, raising concerns about infrastructure safety and maintenance. A bridge collapsed in Bihar's Saran district last week, marking the 10th such incident in the state in just over a fortnight.
Twelve more killed in lightning strikes in Bihar
Twelve more people have died in lightning strikes across seven districts in Bihar, bringing the total fatalities to over 40 in the past 10 days, including 22 in the last 48 hours. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased. He urged residents to stay indoors during thunderstorms and follow disaster management advisories. The recent deaths include three each in Jamui and Kaimur, two in Rohtas, and one each in Saharsa, Saran, Bhojpur, and Gopalganj.
Strength of NDA-led central govt will be maintained for next 5 years: Chirag Paswan on RJD chief's statement
Lalu Yadav claimed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre, which came to power last month, could fall by August and elections could happen anytime.
PM Modi to inaugurate Nalanda University campus in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bihar next week to inaugurate the campus of Nalanda University, named after the world-famous ancient seat of learning. Officials of the state government and the central university held a meeting here on Saturday to oversee the preparations for the PM's visit, on June 19.
Nityanand Rai: BJP's Yadav face in Bihar and Amit Shah's 'jigree dost'
A popular Yadav face, who led the BJP in Bihar in the 2019 Lok Sabha poll-the party won all 17 seats it contested, is also seen as a hardliner in sync with the BJP's ideology. Rai is already the lead face among the second-generation saffron leaders in Bihar.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan': Nitish Kumar's close aide becomes central minister
Senior JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan, popularly known as Lalan Singh, recently inducted as a minister in the Nitish Kumar government, has been a key ally. He played a crucial role in forming the JD(U)-RJD alliance in 2022.
PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind before staking claim to form government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi before staking claim to form the government for a third consecutive term, He also met senior BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. He touched the Constitution with his forehead at the Parliament building. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed support at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, with an oath ceremony likely on June 9.
"We greeted each other": Tejashwi Yadav on his viral picture with Nitish Kumar on same flight
Tejashwi Yadav explained a viral picture with Nitish Kumar, stating they greeted each other and Nitish invited him to sit with him. NDA and INDIA bloc leaders, including Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, arrived in Delhi. Nitish and Tejashwi were coincidentally on the same flight. The NDA elected Narendra Modi as their leader in Delhi. The INDIA bloc meeting is at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on Cabinet's advice. BJP won 240 seats, Congress 99, and the INDIA bloc crossed 230, defying predictions.
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