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Allies nudge Nitish to clear the air, JD-U says no confusion

Allies nudge Nitish to clear the air, JD-U says no confusion

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Saturday maintained that 'there is no confusion' among the 'Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) partners in Bihar.

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Reddy took Thakur's place in Birmingham after the first Test

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Patna Police arrested three individuals in two separate cyber fraud cases, involving share market investment scams and mule account operations.

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

A close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday confirmed that a 'proposal' to make the Janata Dal-United president convener of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came up at the meeting of coalition leaders through virtual mode.

Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series

Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'India never began well, and that's one of the main reasons they weren't able to chase these big scores,'

Bihar's economy may grow to $1.1 trillion by 2046-47: CII report

Bihar's economy may grow to $1.1 trillion by 2046-47: CII report

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Bihar's economy is expected to grow to $1.1 trillion by 2046-47, considering the state's huge underlying potential, a report by industry body CII said on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for 'mini India' showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

JD-U MP wants Nitish as INDIA convenor, Raut says...

JD-U MP wants Nitish as INDIA convenor, Raut says...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The JD-U Rajya Sabha MP said Nitish Kumar has built his image such that makes him the best fit for being the convenor of the opposition grouping.

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India set to remain unchanged as team wants Reddy to settle in all-round role

'Aaenge tab...': Lalu leaves door open for Nitish

'Aaenge tab...': Lalu leaves door open for Nitish

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

When pressed further, as to whether the doors were still open for the former ally, Prasad, who has known Kumar since their days as student leaders in the 1970s, replied "these are always open (khula hi rahta hai)".

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The cricketing ecosystem has learned to survive the prolonged absence of Kohli and Rohit -- at least in two formats -- in this interim period.

Will Shashi Tharoor Succeed Dhankhar?

Will Shashi Tharoor Succeed Dhankhar?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

What piques the narrative is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah decide on crucial matters, they play it close to their chest, and revel in springing a surprise.

'Why is Nitish promoting Tejashwi as next CM?'

'Why is Nitish promoting Tejashwi as next CM?'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'The JD-U is my party and of thousands of leaders and workers.' 'It is certainly not Nitish Kumar's party.'

Bihar: Phase 1 voting today; Tejashwi, Samrat in fray

Bihar: Phase 1 voting today; Tejashwi, Samrat in fray

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The stage is set for the crucial first phase of the assembly elections in Bihar on Thursday, as 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of 1,314 candidates, including top leaders such as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance's (INDIA's) chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

PIX: Jansen bags 6 wickets as South Africa dominate Day 3

PIX: Jansen bags 6 wickets as South Africa dominate Day 3

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen demolished the Indian batting line-up with a six-wicket haul before South Africa extended their lead on Day 3 of the second and final Test.

Nitish thanks PM for Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur

Nitish thanks PM for Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Centre's decision to confer Bharat Ratna on his political mentor Karpoori Thakur.

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International on Wednesday.

In Bihar, Rahul says Modi will even dance for votes, draws BJP ire

In Bihar, Rahul says Modi will even dance for votes, draws BJP ire

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during rallies in Bihar, accusing him of prioritizing votes over genuine governance and alleging that the BJP is controlling the state government through remote control.

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Amid speculation over Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United's next move in the wake of vote counting trends, senior party leader K C Tyagi on Tuesday said they are in the National Democratic Alliance and 'we will be in the NDA'.

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Assessing Sai Sudharsan's temperament and Nitish Kumar Reddy's utility in home conditions would be topmost on India's checklist when the high-on-confidence hosts take on a floundering West Indies

Tamil Nadu Election 2026: 'Vijay Is A Stooge Of The BJP'

Tamil Nadu Election 2026: 'Vijay Is A Stooge Of The BJP'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

'The AIADMK and DMK have 75% of the total votes. 25% of the voters do not support the two majors,' says DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.

Will Jurel play as specialist batter in SA Tests?

Will Jurel play as specialist batter in SA Tests?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The last time two specialist keepers played together in a Test was in 1986, when Kiran More and Chandrakant Pandit featured in the same XI, with Pandit playing as a batter.

JD-U fields ex-MP it expelled 11 yrs ago for praising Modi

JD-U fields ex-MP it expelled 11 yrs ago for praising Modi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Former Rajya Sabha MP Sabir Ali, who was expelled from the JD-U 11 years ago for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was on Saturday named the party's candidate from Amour assembly seat in Bihar.

Gill's conservative captaincy invites tough questions

Gill's conservative captaincy invites tough questions

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Kaif also questioned Gill's tactical choices on debut, especially the call to leave out Kuldeep -- a bowler capable of turning games in Australia's own backyard.

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The final Test begins on Friday in New Delhi, and the Shubman Gill-led side is expected to maintain their winning combination as they look to wrap up the home series.

Differences emerge in NDA over seat sharing in Bihar

Differences emerge in NDA over seat sharing in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Cracks appear within Bihar's ruling NDA alliance as partners bicker over seat sharing ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM demands a respectable number of seats, while Chirag Paswan's LJP seeks more than initially agreed upon.

Bihar to vote on Nov 6, 11 in 2 phases; results on Nov 14

Bihar to vote on Nov 6, 11 in 2 phases; results on Nov 14

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The entire election process will be concluded by November 16.

Bihar: Deputy CMs, Maithili Thakur among prominent winners

Bihar: Deputy CMs, Maithili Thakur among prominent winners

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Following is the list of the major winners and losers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the Bihar assembly polls.

INDIA bloc on life support, risks being wheeled into 'ICU': Omar

INDIA bloc on life support, risks being wheeled into 'ICU': Omar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Abdullah emphasised the 24x7 model of politics pursued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team, and said that "no sooner has one election finished, they've already moved into the next territory... We will move into those states two months before the elections. We will be lucky if we sew up our electoral alliances before the last date of filing nominations".

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar, who heads the Janata Dal-United, moved the motion soon after the House passed a proposal for the removal of Rashtriya Janata Dal's Awadh Bihari Chaudhary as Speaker of the assembly.

Bihar rejected Cong's 'Muslim League-Maoist' combination: Modi

Bihar rejected Cong's 'Muslim League-Maoist' combination: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party following the NDA's victory in the Bihar assembly elections, accusing them of divisive politics and highlighting the rejection of casteism and communalism by the people of Bihar.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pant roars back into form; Axar, Rana shine

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pant roars back into form; Axar, Rana shine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare: Pant's unbeaten half-ton in big Delhi win over Services; Axar hits century for Gujarat

Has BJP's Operation Nitish Begun?

Has BJP's Operation Nitish Begun?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Nitish Kumar has to make an existential choice: Between governance and politics, argues Aditi Phadnis.

'I made a mistake by...': Nitish in presence of Nadda

'I made a mistake by...': Nitish in presence of Nadda

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday termed his past alliances with arch rival Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal as a 'mistake' that he committed twice but was determined not to repeat again.

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The Bihar chief minister, who has of late been making news for goof-ups, made the faux pas at an election rally on the outskirts of Patna.

RJD worker shot dead at Patna railway station

RJD worker shot dead at Patna railway station

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

A Rashtriya Janata Dal worker was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Rajendra Nagar terminal in Patna, police said on Thursday.

Bihar polls: Tejashwi's stronghold faces BJP challenge

Bihar polls: Tejashwi's stronghold faces BJP challenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Raghopur assembly constituency in Bihar prepares for a high-stakes election where voters may be deciding the next chief minister. Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD's CM candidate, seeks a third term, facing a strong challenge from BJP's Satish Kumar.

India look to fix spin woes in Indore decider vs New Zealand

India look to fix spin woes in Indore decider vs New Zealand

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Kuldeep, spin strategy in focus as India prepare for Indore decider

'Governments Must Change Every 5 Years'

'Governments Must Change Every 5 Years'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

As Bihar goes to the polls in two weeks, locals speak about what the election means to them in the shadow of a devastating flood in Saran, Bihar.

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi, bowlers star as DC thump LSG by 6 wkts

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi, bowlers star as DC thump LSG by 6 wkts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 powers Delhi Capitals to a remarkable comeback win over LSG after early collapse, sealing the chase with a 119-run stand with Tristan Stubbs.