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Grand Alliance announces seat-sharing in Bihar, not to back Kanhaiya

Grand Alliance announces seat-sharing in Bihar, not to back Kanhaiya

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The RJD will give one seat to the CPI-ML from its quota and former JD-U president Sharad Yadav will contest on RJD symbol.

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson and former Union minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, who got elected to the Bihar legislative council last month, was on Tuesday sworn in as a member of the Nitish Kumar cabinet.

Maoists kill 2 CRPF jawans in Jamui as polling begins in Bihar

Maoists kill 2 CRPF jawans in Jamui as polling begins in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Two Central Reserve Police Force jawans were killed and three others injured when Maoists triggered an explosive, when they were on way to a polling station in Jamui parliamentary constituency of Bihar early morning, the police said.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

Kanhaiya Kumar, darling of the Left, to join Congress

Kanhaiya Kumar, darling of the Left, to join Congress

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Kanhaiya is eager to play a more active political role as a young leader of a major mainstream party.'

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said the caste-based census will help in preparing welfare schemes for people from different sections of society.

JD-U, RJD, Cong see red over BJP leader's Bihar brides remark

JD-U, RJD, Cong see red over BJP leader's Bihar brides remark

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Members of JD-U, RJD and Congress which have given enough hint of fighting together against BJP in the coming state assembly election next year, jointly rushed into the well of both the Houses demanding action against Dhankhar and his "close friend" Sushil Kumar Modi.

Bihar Min caught in video asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

Bihar Min caught in video asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The video is of a gathering at Amour assembly constituency of Mastan in Purnea district that was convened on February 22 to protest against demonetisation

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'By naming Tejashwi as the next CM candidate, he has put us in a dilemma.' 'Who will lead us in 2025?' 'What will happen to the party after 2025?'

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Friday, November 11.

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic circuit cracking a rapid fifty but Shreyas Gopal's four-wicket haul ensured that Mumbai were bowled out for 251

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Many eyebrows were raised in Bihar on Monday as news broke of a meeting between Communist Party of India's rising star Kanhaiya Kumar and Ashok Choudhary, a minister and key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

2 terrorists behind attacks on migrant workers killed in Pulwama encounter

2 terrorists behind attacks on migrant workers killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Two Al-Badr terrorists, responsible for the recent attacks on migrant labourers in Kashmir, were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Pulwama district, the police said on Thursday.

'How can I seek support of Maoists? I'm on their hit list'

'How can I seek support of Maoists? I'm on their hit list'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Bihar assembly speaker Uday Narain Choudhary, who is contesting Lok Sabha polls from the Jamui seat, refuted on Friday that he entered into a pact with the Maoists for their support to win the election.

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The new cabinet, predictably, has a sizeable number of Yadavs and Muslims, though members of other sections of the society also find a place.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Nothing political about meeting with Kanhaiya: Nitish

Nothing political about meeting with Kanhaiya: Nitish

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday insisted that nothing much should be read into his recent meeting with an MP of the Lok Janshakti Party, which is headed by his bete noire Chirag Paswan, since members of Parliament and the state legislature call on him regularly over matters relating to their constituencies.

'If we don't use our name to help now, then when?'

'If we don't use our name to help now, then when?'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'Now is the time for politicians to stop thinking of their own interests, for companies to stop making money out of vaccines, and become one country fighting the virus.'

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Himachal Pradesh, who were bowled out for 130 in their first innings, were 79 for one at stumps on day three needing another 393 runs for an improbable win.

Former BCCI secretary Amitabh Chaudhary no more

Former BCCI secretary Amitabh Chaudhary no more

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The former top cop was also the chairman of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The state cabinet can have up to 36 ministers, including the chief minister. The induction of ministers on Tuesday is expected to keep a few berths vacant for future expansion.

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.

FIR against Bihar Min for asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

FIR against Bihar Min for asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Abdul Jalil Mastan caught on camera asking a crowd at a note ban protest to hit with shoes the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking condemnation and kicking up a ruckus in the state legislature.

'I'm the real political successor of Ram Vilas Paswan'

'I'm the real political successor of Ram Vilas Paswan'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Paras, who was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister on Wednesday in the Narendra Modi-led government and made the Minister of Food Processing Industries, asked Chirag Paswan to do "self-introspection" about his mistakes.

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid, activists on Pegasus list: Report

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid, activists on Pegasus list: Report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The Wire news portal, in the third part of its revelations from the international collaborative journalistic investigation called the Pegasus Project, reported that those marked as potential targets for surveillance include Ambedkarite activist Ashok Bharti; academic and chronicler of life in Naxal-dominated regions Bela Bhatia; railway union leader Shiv Gopal Mishra and Delhi-based labour rights activist Anjani Kumar.

JD-U back in opposition camp for VP poll

JD-U back in opposition camp for VP poll

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Even as the BJP is expected to win the vice-presidential poll, ppposition hopes to make it yet another display of its unity, reports Archis Mohan.

Bihar polls: Record 57.59 per cent polling in 4th phase

Bihar polls: Record 57.59 per cent polling in 4th phase

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

A "record" 57.59 per cent of over 1.46 crore voters cast their ballots in 55 assembly seats in Bihar on Sunday in the fourth and penultimate round of polling.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

Grandma's Recipe: Ammaji's Mahi Bhindi

Grandma's Recipe: Ammaji's Mahi Bhindi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

This recipe, handed down from my grandmother, marries a yoghurt gravy with okra or bhindi.

Nitish chuckles over demand for Bharat Ratna to Sonia

Nitish chuckles over demand for Bharat Ratna to Sonia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kumar remarked that the Congress could have done the needful while the United Progressive Alliance, led by it, ruled the country for two consecutive terms.

Western disturbance to bring respite from heatwave: IMD

Western disturbance to bring respite from heatwave: IMD

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Western disturbances are near Pakistan-Afghanistan and are moving towards Delhi and thunderstorms or dust storms are likely to be experienced in northwest India, senior scientist at IMD RK Jenamani told ANI.

Vote: Dear or Respected Smriti Irani?

Vote: Dear or Respected Smriti Irani?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

What would have been the most appropriate way to address the HRD minister?

Covid not yet over, strengthen surveillance, Mandaviya tells states

Covid not yet over, strengthen surveillance, Mandaviya tells states

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The minister appealed to states and Union Territories to continue and strengthen surveillance and focus on genome sequencing for identifying new variants in the country.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Solanki's last-ball six helps Baroda sink Haryana

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Solanki's last-ball six helps Baroda sink Haryana

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Vishnu Solanki helped Baroda pull off a last-over heist against Haryana with a sensational 71, which included a six off the final ball of the match, to fire his team into the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

With Murmu set to be Prez, tribal aspirations on the rise

With Murmu set to be Prez, tribal aspirations on the rise

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The mood in the tribal heartland in the east and in central India spread over Odisha, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and parts of West Bengal and Assam, is upbeat.

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Despite Gaikward's brilliance, Maharashtra could not qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Bihar's first phase of polls on six seats offer no signal

Bihar's first phase of polls on six seats offer no signal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

In terms of electoral fortunes, in all likelihood, the status quo is not going to change in any significant manner. These six seats from Bihar are unlikely to give any clear signal to UPA, NDA or Federal Front.

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A former protege of the JD-U de facto leader, Kushwaha, had revolted against Kumar in 2013, giving up his Rajya Sabha berth and floated his own outfit.

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.