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    In new advertisement, Kamala Harris has trolled Donald Trump; here are all details

    U.S Presidential Election 2024 date is knocking on the doors as the whole world prepares for a significant geopolitical change in November. Both the candidates, Former U.S President Donald Trump and now U.S Vice President Kamala Harris are leaving no stones unturned in their election campaign, which was pretty visible in the U.S Presidential Debate 2024.

    U.S Elections: When is the Vice Presidential debate between Vance and Walz; here's date, time, live streaming and all details

    J.D Vance of Republican Party and Tim Walz of Democratic Party will compete in a debate show just 5 weeks before the polls, arranged by CBS News. CBS News has proposed them with four dates through X, of which both of them agreed with October 1.

    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.

    Donald Trump or Kamala Harris: These voters will decide who will win the U.S. presidential elections

    A tiny percentage of voters from swing states known as the Torn Twenty could swing the election in favour of Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in 2024. These voters are unsure about the two candidates.

    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.

    Modi 3.0 coalition govt totally secure, no threat from outside or inside: JD(U)'s KC Tyagi

    KC Tyagi, a leader of BJP ally JD(U), asserts that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition government is secure and will complete its term. Tyagi, who recently stepped down as JD(U) spokesperson, expressed full faith in Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership and dismissed any threats from opposition or coalition partners.

    • Kolkata rape-murder case: JD(U)'s KC Tyagi suggests castration for rapists

      Janata Dal (United) leader K C Tyagi has suggested castration as a punishment for rapists and called for swift justice within a month. He believes such measures will deter sexual assaults against women. Tyagi also criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's response to the recent rape and murder case in Kolkata.

      Is Donald Trump replacing JD Vance as his running mate in the US Elections 2024?

      As the 2024 US presidential election nears, there is growing speculation about whether former President Donald Trump might consider replacing his vice-presidential running mate, JD Vance.

      NDA allies JD(U), LJP criticise Assam CM Himanta Sarama's decision to scrap Friday break for Muslim MLAs

      NDA allies JDU and LJP have criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for discontinuing the two-hour break on Fridays for Muslim MLAs to offer namaz. They argue that it violates Constitutional principles of religious freedom. Sarma defended the decision, stating it was agreed upon by both Hindu and Muslim legislators in the Assam assembly's Rule Committee.

      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.

      Petition lacks merit: Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging election of Nitish Kumar as JDU President

      The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the election of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as President of the JD(U). The court found no substantial reason to interfere with the election results, highlighting that the petition lacks merit and falls outside the scope of Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

      Opposition, JD(U) members demand discussion on 'caste census' in Parliament panel

      JD(U), an ally of the BJP, has joined the opposition's call for a "caste census" to be discussed in the Parliament's Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes. This demand has been supported by members from the Congress and Trinamool Congress. The BJP member suggested including contract and temporary jobs under reservations.

      Most BJP allies keep away from supporting UCC, positive to idea of simultaneous polls

      BJP allies mostly withheld their positions on Modi's call for a Uniform Civil Code. The Telugu Desam Party and Lok Janshakti Party await detailed proposals, and JD(U) stressed the importance of stakeholder consensus. On the other hand, the idea of simultaneous elections saw greater backing among the BJP's partners.

      Waqf Amendment Bill gains support from JD(U) and TDP, say it will bring transparency

      JD(U) and TDP backed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, stating it intended to enhance transparency in the Waqf Board's operations rather than interfere with mosques. The bill proposed renaming the act and including representation for Muslim women and non-Muslims on Waqf boards, emphasizing it aimed to introduce reforms.

      The mysterious Mr Devesh C Thakur

      Devesh Chandra Thakur, a JD(U) MP from Sitamarhi, recently suggested that internal party members and allies might have covertly opposed him during the recent Lok Sabha elections. Thakur made these remarks earlier this week in Vaishali.

      Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj to become political party on October 2

      Prashant Kishor stated that his Jan Suraaj campaign will evolve into a political party on October 2 to contest Bihar's next assembly elections. Noteworthy attendees at the state-level workshop included Jagriti Thakur, granddaughter of former Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and former RJD MLC Rambali Singh Chandravanshi.

      JD(U)-BJP-TDP alliance held together by Fevicol-like bond: Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

      Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh asserted the strong bond between JD(U), BJP, and TDP, dismissing opposition claims that the budget favors allies. Singh criticized Congress, using a "snakes and ladders" analogy to predict its decline, and emphasized the budget's focus on nationwide development and self-reliance amidst opposition protests.

      JD(U), LJP laud Budget's announcements for Bihar; TDP praises measures for Andhra

      BJP allies in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh welcome Finance Minister's budget announcements, stating they will boost development. Measures include funding for expressways, power plants, airports, and sports infrastructure. The budget proposes a significant outlay of over Rs 60,000 crore for various projects in the states.

      Centre's 'no' to special status for Bihar evokes cryptic response from Nitish Kumar

      Bihar CM Nitish Kumar cryptically addressed the Centre's refusal to grant special status, noting BJP's reliance post-Lok Sabha polls. JD(U) demanded a special package at their national meeting with Modi's government, but opposition leaders like Lalu Prasad demanded Kumar's resignation. 'Sab kuchh dhire dhire jaan jaaiyega,' Kumar said, dodging details in the Bihar Assembly with a vague smile.

      JD(U)'s J-K unit asks Nitish Kumar to reconsider alliance with BJP at Centre

      The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Janata Dal (United) has urged party president Nitish Kumar to reassess alliance with BJP at the Centre due to alleged obstacles created by BJP in efforts to integrate Islamic scholars in Kashmir back to mainstream. JD(U) emphasizes importance of including scholars for nation-building despite challenges posed by BJP.

      BJP slams Jairam Ramesh for 'live-tweeting' issues raised at all-party meeting

      BJP criticizes Congress's Jairam Ramesh for live-tweeting during all-party meeting. BJP's Amit Malviya highlights the importance of protocol in such gatherings. Suggestions made for sending a more experienced representative from Congress in the future.

      JD(U), YSRCP demand special category status for Bihar, Andhra at all-party meet

      During an all-party meeting before the Parliament session, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh noted that JD(U) and YSRCP called for special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, while the TDP remained silent. Ramesh shared this observation on social media as the meeting continued, highlighting the differing stances among party leaders on the issue of special category status for their states.

      Donald Trump to hold first campaign rally after assassination attempt

      Donald Trump will hold his first campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt. Joined by his new running mate J.D. Vance, Trump aims to unite the Republican Party behind them following the nominating convention. Meanwhile, Democrats are in disarray, with calls for Joe Biden to step aside due to poor performance. Security measures for the event are under scrutiny after the previous incident.

      UK deputy PM dismisses 'Islamist' nuclear state jibe by Trump VP pick Vance

      At a conference earlier this month, Vance, who Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump named as his running mate on Monday, said that Britain was the "first truly Islamist country" to have nuclear weapons following the Labour Party's victory in a July 4 election, to laughs in the audience.

      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.

      Rupauli bypoll results: Who is independent candidate Shankar Singh who beat JD(U)'s Kaladhar Prasad Mandal?

      Shankar Singh, an independent candidate and former Bihar MLA, is leading in the Rupauli bypoll election against the ruling Janata Dal (United). Singh, known for being the commander of the North Bihar Liberation Army, has a slim lead of over 1700 votes over JD(U)'s Kaladhar Prasad Mandal.

      JD(U) will push for special status, package for Bihar: Nitish's close aide

      Manish Kumar Verma, a key aide of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, emphasized JD(U)'s demand for special status for the state. He highlighted support for Kumar's leadership in upcoming polls and hinted at potential changes within the party.

      Ex-IAS officer Manish Verma joins JD(U)

      Former IAS officer Manish Verma, a close aide of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, recently joined JD(U), having previously served as Additional Advisor to the CM, and was inducted into the party in the presence of top leaders. Hailing from Kumar's home district Nalanda and belonging to the Kurmi community, Verma's loyalty to the CM and strong ties with other JD(U) leaders are notable. His past roles include district magistrate in Patna and Purnea, as well as membership in the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority.

      Government using two crutches of TDP, JD(U): Opposition

      Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee said the recent Lok Sabha elections had ushered in a change in the country which now has "an unstable government and a strong opposition".

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