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2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The video showed the sloganeers flashing the victory sign near Alam's residence.

RJD wins in Sivan and Bettiah

RJD wins in Sivan and Bettiah

Rediff.com26 May 2004

RJD unhappy over Lalu not sharing stage with PM at Prakash Parv

RJD unhappy over Lalu not sharing stage with PM at Prakash Parv

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Lalu and his two minister sons, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, sat in the VIP enclosure with others during the function.

Samata rebel, Raghunath Jha, joins RJD

Samata rebel, Raghunath Jha, joins RJD

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Jha arrived at the RJD headquarters in Patna in a procession and joined the party in Yadav's presence.

RJD MLA's son arrested for stabbing a youth

RJD MLA's son arrested for stabbing a youth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Sinha rubbished the charges against his son saying, 'no such incident of stabbing happened and hence there is no question of his son's involvement in it'.

'Nitish Kumar lost political battle despite winning trust vote'

'Nitish Kumar lost political battle despite winning trust vote'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'He may be chief minister, but sooner or later he will face the music.'

Wanting to back 'mahadalit', RJD extends support to Manjhi-led govt

Wanting to back 'mahadalit', RJD extends support to Manjhi-led govt

Rediff.com22 May 2014

In a surprising move, the Rashtriya Janata Dal announced it would support the new Janata Dal-United government in Bihar headed by Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With challenges such as raising the legal age of marriage for women, combating malnutrition among women and children, and addressing women's safety issues, the new ministers face a formidable agenda.

Bihar moves SC against bail to RJD MLA in rape case

Bihar moves SC against bail to RJD MLA in rape case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The RJD suspended Yadav from the party a day after his arrest warrant was issued.

Want to improve relations with Pak but...: Rajnath

Want to improve relations with Pak but...: Rajnath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Rajnath came down heavily on the National Conference-Congress alliance over its poll promise of restoring Article 370 and said it is impossible as long as the BJP is there.

Will fight BJP like...: Mamata ahead of Oppn meet

Will fight BJP like...: Mamata ahead of Oppn meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The TMC chief, however, parried questions on her reservations about the Congress's alliance with the Left in her state and the Aam Aadmi Party threatening a "walkout" if support was not forthcoming on the ordinance of control of services in Delhi.

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

Rediff.com18 May 2018

In a protests against the decision of Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to invite BJP to form the government despite falling short of the required numbers, the Congress has been demanding they be called to form the government in Goa and Manipur as it had emerged as the largest party in the 2017 assembly election.

RJD demands Nitish's resignation, asks how can murder accused be CM

RJD demands Nitish's resignation, asks how can murder accused be CM

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Lalu Yadav's party said that it was only in Bihar that the CM had a case under Section 302 filed against him.

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

INDIA bloc pins hopes on TDP, JD-U as BJP struggles to majority

INDIA bloc pins hopes on TDP, JD-U as BJP struggles to majority

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Notably, the JD-U has put up a better than expected performance in Lok Sabha polls.

Women's Quota Bill: SP,RJD withdraw support to UPA

Women's Quota Bill: SP,RJD withdraw support to UPA

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

The decision by SP, with 21 members in Lok Sabha, and RJD with four will, however, have no impact on the stability of the UPA government. The SP and the RJD were outside supporters of the government.

Will drive Modi out of power: Lalu

Will drive Modi out of power: Lalu

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Prasad was approached with queries by journalists at the airport, where he had reached, alongside son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, to board a flight to Delhi for the coalition meeting on Tuesday.

Defamation case dropped as Tejashwi withdraws 'Gujarati thugs' remark

Defamation case dropped as Tejashwi withdraws 'Gujarati thugs' remark

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the defamation complaint against Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav over his alleged 'only Gujaratis can be thugs' remark after he agreed to withdraw the statement.

Electioneering in Bihar: For RJD, LJP it's all about family

Electioneering in Bihar: For RJD, LJP it's all about family

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In the caste ridden politics of Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad's two sons and daughter and Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan's son, are star campaigners for their party.

JD-U, RJD and Cong seal a deal for Bihar bypoll

JD-U, RJD and Cong seal a deal for Bihar bypoll

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Seeking to buck the trend of recent Parliamentary election in which BJP decimated them, Janata Dal-United, RJD and Congress announced an alliance among the three for bypoll in 10 Assembly seats in Bihar, considered as semi-final before the crucial state poll next year.

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

In the battle for 2024, the place is hogging the limelight, primarily because of Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who according to some opinion polls, may turn out to be the dark horse when votes are counted on June 4.

Cong-RJD-LJP alliance final in Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan

Cong-RJD-LJP alliance final in Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Shedding his discomfort with the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday announced that the two parties, along with the Congress, would contest the next Lok Sabha elections jointly in Bihar.

Former Bihar Dy CM says he has cancer, will skip LS polls

Former Bihar Dy CM says he has cancer, will skip LS polls

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'I have been battling cancer for the last six months. Now, I feel that the time has come to inform people about it'

Gandhis, Mamata, Kejri, Nitish stay out of INDIA coordination panel

Gandhis, Mamata, Kejri, Nitish stay out of INDIA coordination panel

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Opposition INDIA bloc on Friday finalised a 14-member coordination-cum-election strategy committee comprising members of various parties, and it will function as the alliance's highest decision-making body and start work on seat-sharing immediately, sources said.

80-yr-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become Union minister

80-yr-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become Union minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Manjhi's political journey took a dramatic turn when, in 2014, he was unexpectedly anointed Chief Minister by Nitish Kumar, who had resigned after a disastrous Lok Sabha election.

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet guv amid reports of resignation

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet guv amid reports of resignation

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Although the Bihar CM is mum over his next move, speculations of a rift between Mahagathbandhan and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar joining the NDA, have been soaring high.

Speaker to face no-trust motion before Nitish govt's floor test on Feb 12

Speaker to face no-trust motion before Nitish govt's floor test on Feb 12

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The assembly secretariat released the business agenda of the House for Monday, when the budget session will commence, with a customary address by the Governor to members of the bicameral legislature.

'Rahul not even worth a matchstick before Modi'

'Rahul not even worth a matchstick before Modi'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Rahul is not even a lamp before the sun'

RJD-JD-U-Congress combine inches towards victory in Bihar bypolls

RJD-JD-U-Congress combine inches towards victory in Bihar bypolls

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in six seats while secular alliance comprising Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal-United and Congress is ahead in 4 seats of the total 10 assembly seats where bypoll was held on August 21.

RJD chief left red-faced after wife, daughter lose

RJD chief left red-faced after wife, daughter lose

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Lalu Prasad Yadav's wife Rabri Devi and daughter Misa Bharti lost from Saran and Pataliputra seats respectively in Bihar to BJP candidates. MI Khan reports.

Nitish all set to quit, Bihar to get new govt on Sunday: Source

Nitish all set to quit, Bihar to get new govt on Sunday: Source

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday appeared all set to make his second political volte face in less than three years, with a highly-placed source close to Kumar saying that the Janata Dal-United president is likely to tender his resignation by Sunday morning.

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Leader of the opposition in the assembly, Vijay Kumar Sinha of the Bharatiya Janaat Party, sat next to Choudhary and he was seen exchanging pleasantries with Kumar.

Bihar sees 3 more bridge collapses on Wednesday, 9th in 15 days

Bihar sees 3 more bridge collapses on Wednesday, 9th in 15 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Villagers suggested that heavy rainfall over the preceding days may have contributed to the collapse, with a surge in Gandaki river potentially weakening the bridge's structure.

73 women elected to Lok Sabha, lower than 2019

73 women elected to Lok Sabha, lower than 2019

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

NDA-MEETING-RESOLUTION PM Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader as he gets ready to form govt (Eds: With pics) New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance unanimously elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ruling bloc's leader on Wednesday, passing a resolution to underscore the government's commitment to serving the poor, women, youths, farmers and deprived sections of society. They met at Modi's residence here a day after the NDA won a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha election, paving the way for him to take the oath for a third consecutive term, a first for any ruling alliance since 1962. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, LJP(R) leader Chirag Paswan and NCP leader Praful Patel were among those who attended the meeting. The resolution said the NDA government will continue working to lift people's living standards for the country's all-round development while conserving its heritage. "We are all proud that the NDA fought the 2024 Lok Sabha polls unitedly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and won. We all NDA leaders unanimously elect Narendra Modi as our leader," it added. The resolution also said that people have seen the country being developed in every sector in the last 10 years due to the pro-people policies of the NDA government under Modi. PTI KR

Invites show the world is sure of Modi's victory: Rajnath

Invites show the world is sure of Modi's victory: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been receiving invitations for functions scheduled much after the Lok Sabha polls, which showed the 'entire world believes his return to power is inevitable'.

RJD MLAs are welcome, says Nitish; refutes Lalu's conspiracy charge

RJD MLAs are welcome, says Nitish; refutes Lalu's conspiracy charge

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said the Janata Dal-United would welcome rebel Rashtriya Janata Dal members of Legislative Assembly into its fold and rejected allegations that the assembly Speaker worked at his behest by hurriedly giving recognition to the breakaway faction.

Finding out what is happening: Lalu on split in RJD

Finding out what is happening: Lalu on split in RJD

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday downplayed reports of a split within his party even as he said that he was inquiring into the matter.

'Modi ka asli parivar' posters with fugitives surface Delhi; FIR filed

'Modi ka asli parivar' posters with fugitives surface Delhi; FIR filed

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The posters carried the caption "Modi ka asli pariwar" (real family of Modi) with 'Bhartiya Yuva Congress' written at the bottom.

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A week after the midday meal tragedy in a Chhapra school, which killed 23 children, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking for the first time after the horrific event, claimed there was a conspiracy behind the tragedy.

INDIA leaders to participate in exit poll debates

INDIA leaders to participate in exit poll debates

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties on Saturday announced that they will participate in the exit poll debates on television on Saturday evening after the grouping's top leaders met and deliberated on the issue at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence.