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RJD candidate's son held, weapons seized

RJD candidate's son held, weapons seized

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Acting on a tip-off, the police raided two houses and the RJD's office and took them into custody while they were trying to flee, Sanjay said.

Former JD-U chief Sharad Yadav dies at 75, condolences pour in

Former JD-U chief Sharad Yadav dies at 75, condolences pour in

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A statement from the Fortis Memorial Research Institute said Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious and unresponsive state.

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologised in both Houses of the legislature, as well as outside, for remarks made a day before on the importance of women's education to control population growth.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Prison officials said he was admitted to the ICU of the hospital two-three days ago.

RJD-LJP alliance on the rocks

RJD-LJP alliance on the rocks

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP is accusing Laloo Prasad Yadav's RJD of 'sabotaging' the prospects of its candidates in the Lok Sabha polls.

RJD declares 'strong support' for Shibu Soren

RJD declares 'strong support' for Shibu Soren

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Saturday announced its support for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren in forming the next government in Jharkhand after the resignation of incumbent Madhu Koda.Prasad also dismissed the recent statement of Koda in which he had said he was not joining any government and had dubbed the current political situation 'ill-timed and unnecessary' as just an outburst.

Rumours fly as Nitish attends iftar by Lalu's family after 5 years

Rumours fly as Nitish attends iftar by Lalu's family after 5 years

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The JD-U leader was seen sitting with Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav, the sons of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.

NCERT panel for replacing 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks

NCERT panel for replacing 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The committee has also recommended highlighting 'Hindu victories' in various battles in the textbooks.

One RJD, 2 JD-U MLAs join BJP in Bihar ahead of polls

One RJD, 2 JD-U MLAs join BJP in Bihar ahead of polls

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

BJP state president Mangal Pandey said that Sunil Kumar and Renu Kushwaha have joined the party and RJD MLA Braj Kishore Singh has joined the party.

Anti-migrant people are with BJP now: Aaditya in Patna

Anti-migrant people are with BJP now: Aaditya in Patna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday sought to distance himself from the strident "anti-migrant" stance that the Shiv Sena, founded by his late grandfather Bal Thackeray, has often been accused of.

Rahul continues to be on thin ice: BJP on SC staying conviction

Rahul continues to be on thin ice: BJP on SC staying conviction

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Reacting to the development, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said in a tweet, "Rahul Gandhi may have survived this one but for how long?"

Notice issued against Union minister, RJD MP

Notice issued against Union minister, RJD MP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The notices were issued to ten RJD leaders including Union minister Akhilesh Prasad Singh and MP Sadhu Yadav for arranging a dance by bar girls and playing loud music beyond the permitted time.

Alleged Al Qaeda terrorist joins RJD

Alleged Al Qaeda terrorist joins RJD

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Mohammed Afroze shot into limelight after being arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Despite losing Gopalganj, Tejashwi says 'experiment' successful

Despite losing Gopalganj, Tejashwi says 'experiment' successful

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, whose Rashtriya Janata Dal on Sunday retained Mokama assembly seat but failed to wrest from the Bharatiya Janata Party Gopalganj constituency, losing it by a whisker, asserted that the outcome marked a success of their 'experiment'.

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'It is very unfortunate that the AAP seems to be looking at the issue through the prism of rivalry with Congress in Delhi and Punjab'

Ahead of Oppn meet, Tejashwi non-committal on backing Kejriwal

Ahead of Oppn meet, Tejashwi non-committal on backing Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The Rashtriya Janata Dal leader also said, "This is not the first meeting of opposition leaders nor is it going to be the last. Leaders of different hues have agreed to meet and they will all raise issues that they feel strongly about. There is no problem with that."

Was Centre sleeping till now, ask Oppn MPs on Manipur

Was Centre sleeping till now, ask Oppn MPs on Manipur

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

'Everyone's voice must be heard. We will be talking to both Kukis and Meiteis'

RJD MLAs to cast first preferential vote for Pranab

RJD MLAs to cast first preferential vote for Pranab

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The Rashtriya Janata Dal Legislature Party met in Patna on Wednesday evening and decided that its 22 MLAs would cast first preferential vote to for United Progressive Alliance Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the polls on Thursday.

Nitish govt befooling Muslims in Bihar, claims RJD

Nitish govt befooling Muslims in Bihar, claims RJD

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Main opposition in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal, on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of implementing a "secret agenda" of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha by "cheating and befooling" Muslims in the state.

Ex-RJD MP's shooter among 2 held for Bihar scribe's murder

Ex-RJD MP's shooter among 2 held for Bihar scribe's murder

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Ranjan was one of the 23 people named in the 'death warrant list' issued in 2007. Seven of them have been killed so far.

RJD to vote for Pranab Mukherjee in Prez poll

RJD to vote for Pranab Mukherjee in Prez poll

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

The Rashtriya Janata Dal legislature party on Saturday decided unanimously to vote for United Progressive Alliance's candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the presidential polls to be held on July 19, the party's national president Lalu Prasad said. At the RJD legislature party meeting held at former chief minister Rabri Devi's residence, it was unanimously decided that all 22 Members of Legislative Assembly of the party in Bihar and five in Jharkhand would vote for Mukherjee.

Land-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi skips CBI questioning, seeks fresh date

Land-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi skips CBI questioning, seeks fresh date

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Yadav was earlier called for questioning on March 4 but he had not appeared before the CBI sleuths, following which a fresh date was given for Saturday, they said.

Bihar realignment? BJP's ally moots 'kheer' recipe to reach out to RJD

Bihar realignment? BJP's ally moots 'kheer' recipe to reach out to RJD

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Kushwaha said a delicious "kheer" can be prepared with milk from the Yadavs and rice from the Kushwahas.

Will support any non-BJP govt in Bihar: Congress

Will support any non-BJP govt in Bihar: Congress

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Sources said the Congress, which has 19 legislators in the Bihar assembly, will go by what the Rashtriya Janata Dal decides and its presence will help strengthen the coalition.

Amit Shah spoke to Nitish, failed to convince him, say reports

Amit Shah spoke to Nitish, failed to convince him, say reports

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Sources within the BJP said that party ministers in the Nitish-led government are likely to resign on Tuesday.

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