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My parents, sisters were crying for me: Lalu's daughter

My parents, sisters were crying for me: Lalu's daughter

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Sunday recounted the events that took place during the family feud following Mahagathbandhan's crushing defeat in the Bihar elections.

Ranji Calling: Shami Returns For Domestic Grind!

Ranji Calling: Shami Returns For Domestic Grind!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Talented wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has been named vice-captain, while the pace department will receive a major boost with the inclusion of India fast bowling duo of Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Assam govt tables inquiry report on 1983 Nellie massacre

Assam govt tables inquiry report on 1983 Nellie massacre

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The Assam government on Tuesday distributed the report of the Tewary Commission, which had probed into the 1983 Nellie massacre during which over 2,000 people were killed, and large-scale violence that year, in the Assembly on first day of Winter Session.

Vande Mataram, 1875-2025

Vande Mataram, 1875-2025

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

November 7 2025, marked the 150th year of India's revered national song, Vande Mataram.

Drama in RJD camp: Lalu gives away tickets, Tejashwi stops it

Drama in RJD camp: Lalu gives away tickets, Tejashwi stops it

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

A stampede-like situation was witnessed on Monday outside 10, Circular Road, the bungalow allotted to the RJD supremo's wife Rabri Devi, a former CM, when the couple returned from Delhi, where they had appeared before a court.

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When maximum voter participation occurs, they do not vote to re-elect the incumbent government. They vote to change it.' 'How can anyone credibly suggest that crores of young voters -- particularly the unemployed youth -- would vote to re-elect an existing government that has demonstrably failed them?'

Did Tejashwi fail to counter NDA's 'jungle raj' narrative?

Did Tejashwi fail to counter NDA's 'jungle raj' narrative?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Ten years after a dream electoral debut, which saw him become the deputy chief minister at a young age of 25, the heir apparent of party supremo Lalu Prasad finally won, after trailing for several rounds, from Raghopur, a RJD stronghold.

Bihar rout sparks dissent in Cong, leaders call for course correction

Bihar rout sparks dissent in Cong, leaders call for course correction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Following a defeat in the Bihar elections, opposition parties in India are calling for introspection and course correction, with some criticizing the concentration of power within their ranks.

Now INDIA bloc unites behind Tejashwi Yadav after weeks of discord

Now INDIA bloc unites behind Tejashwi Yadav after weeks of discord

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The INDIA bloc in Bihar has announced Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate, signaling a united front after weeks of internal disagreements. The move aims to challenge the incumbent NDA government, with both sides engaging in political maneuvering and accusations.

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.

'Tejashwi Has The Momentum'

'Tejashwi Has The Momentum'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'We have been struggling with problems, but we want to elect Tejashwi to see him as the next chief minister.'

Cong mum on backing Tejashwi for CM, says 'all is well'

Cong mum on backing Tejashwi for CM, says 'all is well'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday met Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav, apparently with the mandate to defuse tensions with the ally, which has plunged the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) into turmoil in poll-bound Bihar.

World Cup winner Shafali named North Zone captain

World Cup winner Shafali named North Zone captain

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma was named captain of the North Zone team for the Senior Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy, starting in Nagaland, from Tuesday.

Chhath Puja: Prayers To The Sun God

Chhath Puja: Prayers To The Sun God

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The four-day Chhath Puja festival began on Saturday with the Nahay-Khay ritual, marking the start of prayers to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, celebrated with devotion, discipline across India.

Bihar records highest-ever 65% turnout in first phase of polls

Bihar records highest-ever 65% turnout in first phase of polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The first phase of Bihar assembly elections saw a moderate pace of polling across 121 constituencies, with 53.77% voter turnout reported till 3 pm. Sporadic incidents of violence were also reported. Key leaders are in the fray for both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc.

Amit Shah woos Bihar voters with defence corridor, factories

Amit Shah woos Bihar voters with defence corridor, factories

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised a defence corridor and factories in each district of Bihar if the NDA wins the upcoming elections. He also outlined plans for flood control, infrastructure development, and revival of sugar mills.

Tejashwi Addresses 18 Rallies Daily In Final Days Of Campaign

Tejashwi Addresses 18 Rallies Daily In Final Days Of Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Age matters and the way Tejashwi has been doing an aggressive campaign, only a young leader like him can do it.'

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

If women voters are mobilised in big numbers to the voting booths on November 6 and 11 by the Nitish Kumar-led NDA, then it will be quite difficult for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan to defeat the incumbent government, points out Sheela Bhatt.

Nitish Kumar set for record 10th term as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar set for record 10th term as Bihar CM

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar is poised to lead the NDA government in Bihar, with key political developments unfolding ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. The article covers the election of the NDA leader, cabinet allocation discussions, and reactions to the election results, including Prashant Kishor's claims and the family feud within Lalu Prasad's family.

Is this INDIA bloc's best chance to defeat Nitish-led NDA?

Is this INDIA bloc's best chance to defeat Nitish-led NDA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A SWOT analysis of the INDIA bloc, led by the RJD-Congress combine, as Bihar prepares for Assembly elections. Examines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the opposition alliance.

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.

How NDA Outwitted Mahagathbandan

How NDA Outwitted Mahagathbandan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The NDA in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, strategically countered the Mahagathbandan's moves by implementing similar policies and announcements, effectively neutralising the MGB campaign promises and maintaining their political advantage.

'India always on top; will definitely win vs Pakistan'

'India always on top; will definitely win vs Pakistan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad backed Suryakumar Yadav's men to dominate once again against Pakistan on Sunday.

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'In diabetes remission, you go below a 6.5 HbA1c without medication.' 'And this happens only when you lose 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight with a good amount of lifestyle and dietary changes, exercise and sometimes medication.' 'You have to be able to sustain your HBA1C below 6.5 for at least a year without medication to say that the patient is in remission.'

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Waqf Act will be 'thrown into dustbin' if.... : Tejashwi Yadav

Waqf Act will be 'thrown into dustbin' if.... : Tejashwi Yadav

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Tejashwi Yadav, the INDIA bloc's CM candidate, promised to scrap the Waqf (Amendment) Act if voted to power in Bihar, criticizing the current CM and the BJP.

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'It is people, their support and strength that made him a Bahubali.' 'I am proud of my father, who is innocent and wrongly framed.'

Lalu's daughter breaks silence amid family rift rumours

Lalu's daughter breaks silence amid family rift rumours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Acharya's clarification comes close on the heels of a couple of cryptic tweets, which had triggered speculations that the medical graduate-turned-homemaker, who was the party's candidate from Saran in last year's Lok Sabha polls, was unhappy with the clout of her younger brother Tejashwi Yadav.

Will rid West Bengal of 'jungle raj' next: Modi

Will rid West Bengal of 'jungle raj' next: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the NDA's victory in the Bihar assembly elections as a win for good governance, development, and social justice. He congratulated alliance partners and thanked the people of Bihar for their support.

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai crush HP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani returned a five-wicket haul as a dominant Mumbai crushed Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 120 runs.

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.

Infiltrators' wealth will be given to poor if....: Yogi at Bihar NDA rally

Infiltrators' wealth will be given to poor if....: Yogi at Bihar NDA rally

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Aditaynath alleged that the Congress, RJD and SP were "embracing" criminals in Bihar and allowing infiltrators to compromise with the state's security.

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Voters in Bihar's Jehanabad and Ghosi express their hopes for change, particularly regarding job creation and development, in the upcoming government following the state elections.

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As the Bihar assembly results swept in, Patna's Veerchand Patel Marg, the city's political artery, split into two starkly different worlds, with celebrations at the BJP and JD(U) offices and disappointment at the RJD headquarters.

Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav, wife Rajshree reveal their assets

Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav, wife Rajshree reveal their assets

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, contesting from Raghopur, declares assets worth Rs 8.1 crore, while his wife owns assets worth Rs 1.88 crore.

Photos of INDIA leaders missing from Tejashwi posters

Photos of INDIA leaders missing from Tejashwi posters

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

A banner at the venue of a Mahagathbandhan press conference in Patna, featuring only Tejashwi Yadav, has sparked controversy due to the absence of other INDIA bloc leaders' photos. This comes amid seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

Modi meet video: Tejashwi questions Nitish's 'mental health'

Modi meet video: Tejashwi questions Nitish's 'mental health'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has questioned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mental health and ability to govern, citing recent 'erratic' behaviour. The allegations have sparked a sharp response from Kumar's party.

Bihar polls: Less than 70 seats for Cong? Oppn manifesto this week

Bihar polls: Less than 70 seats for Cong? Oppn manifesto this week

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The 'Mahagathbandhan' alliance in Bihar is expected to finalize its seat-sharing arrangement and announce candidates along with a joint manifesto soon. Talks between RJD and Congress are ongoing, with potential meetings in Delhi. The Congress is aiming for a respectable number of seats and highlighting the desire for change in Bihar.

Bihar's voter turnout nearly 69%; women outvoted men in both phases

Bihar's voter turnout nearly 69%; women outvoted men in both phases

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

An ECI statement issued from New Delhi put the voter turnout at 68.76 per cent. The female turnout (74.03 per cent) was significantly higher, compared with males (64.1 per cent).