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Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Why are the protesters still on their own and why are political parties abstaining from joining this mass movement? Aakar Patel explains.

Bihar buying better food, expensive clothes after liquor ban

Bihar buying better food, expensive clothes after liquor ban

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Sale of expensive sarees rose by 1,751 per cent while consumption of honey by 380 per cent.

More bad news for IM: Patna blasts mastermind Tehsin Akhtar arrested

More bad news for IM: Patna blasts mastermind Tehsin Akhtar arrested

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Acting on reports of the Intelligence Bureau about his movement, Delhi police had been hot on Tehsin's trail for a few weeks, says Vicky Nanjappa

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.

With Bhatkal in custody, Tehsin Akthar takes up IM's terror mantle

With Bhatkal in custody, Tehsin Akthar takes up IM's terror mantle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Intelligence agencies probing Sunday's serial blasts in Patna believe that with the arrest of Yasin Bhatkal in August, Tehsin Akthar from Bihar is the new leader of the terrorist organisation, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Will the M (Muslims) in the RJD's M+Y move fast swiftly towards the MIM and away from the RJD, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

20 killed, 2 injured as train hits autorickshaw in Bihar

20 killed, 2 injured as train hits autorickshaw in Bihar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Twenty people, including eight children, were killed today when a speeding train rammed into a packed autorickshaw at a railway crossing between Semra and Sugauli stations in Bihar's East Champaran district, the police said.

Storm in Bihar kills 54; compensation of Rs 4 lakh announced

Storm in Bihar kills 54; compensation of Rs 4 lakh announced

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The toll in the killer nor'wester in Bihar rose to 54 as reports of 12 more deaths came from the 12 ravaged districts on Thursday.

Lalu calls Modi Advani's 'chela', vows to stop him

Lalu calls Modi Advani's 'chela', vows to stop him

Rediff.com10 May 2014

Terming Modi as a 'chela' (disciple) of Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Krishna Advani, Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Saturday vowed to stop him like he had stopped Advani during his rath yatra in 1990.

Nitish cannot stop Narendra Modi from entering Bihar: Rabri

Nitish cannot stop Narendra Modi from entering Bihar: Rabri

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Rabri Devi said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar does not have the strength to stop Narendra Modi from coming to Bihar, the way her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav had stopped L K Advani during his rath yatra in 1990.

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

From the Yadav-dominated Madhepura to the Brahmin-dominated Darbhanga and Bhumihar-dominated Begusarai -- three of the seven parliamentary constituencies in Bihar -- that go to vote on April 30 are crucial for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as it will be a test of his 'development model'.

The shopping list of a corrupt babu: Silver pressure cooker, land in Pokhran!

The shopping list of a corrupt babu: Silver pressure cooker, land in Pokhran!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Why would an official of the Bihar government buy land in Pokharan, Rajasthan -- the site where India carried out controversial nuclear tests in 1998?

BJP gives shocker to Nitish-Lalu combine ahead of assembly polls

BJP gives shocker to Nitish-Lalu combine ahead of assembly polls

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Of the 9 results declared, 7 has been won by BJP while Janata Dal-United scored victory at two places, Election Commission said.

Bihar: Toll in Phailin-related incidents mounts to 14

Bihar: Toll in Phailin-related incidents mounts to 14

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Four persons have died in Bihar since Monday in rain-related incidents due to the 'peripheral effect' of Cyclone Phailin, taking the death toll in the state to 14.

Bihar storm toll rises to 55; Nitish, Rajnath conduct aerial survey

Bihar storm toll rises to 55; Nitish, Rajnath conduct aerial survey

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Purnea bore the brunt of the Nor'wester with a maximum of 38 deaths.

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

At least 42 persons were killed and over 80 seriously injured when a tropical storm ravaged 12 districts of Bihar on Tuesday night, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday.

190 people killed in Bihar floods; Nitish makes aerial survey

190 people killed in Bihar floods; Nitish makes aerial survey

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted aerial survey of 12 inundated districts to take stock of the situation arising out of flood which has claimed 190 lives so far in Bihar.

Nitish will be better PM than Modi, says BJP MLA

Nitish will be better PM than Modi, says BJP MLA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Indicating a rift within the party after its split with the ruling Janata Dal-United in Bihar, a Bharatiya Janata Party member of Legislative Assembly on Wednesday said that state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would be a "better" prime minister than Narendra Modi and blamed his party for the break up of the coalition.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

Bihar polls: Women voters outnumber men, 57 per cent polling in first round

Bihar polls: Women voters outnumber men, 57 per cent polling in first round

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

An estimated 57 per cent of the electorate cast their votes in the first phase of the Bihar assembly election in 49 constituencies on a violence-free note on Monday.

What has Nitish Kumar done to stop communal violence?

What has Nitish Kumar done to stop communal violence?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'Nitish is now a helpless junior ally of Hindutva.' 'He just cannot think of reining in the hoodlums raging, marauding and killing in the mohallas,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

A staff nurse from a Bihar hospital begs the prime minister for her life as the state's medical staff continues to treat suspected COVID-19 patients without protective safety kits.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

Flood situation in Bihar, UP turns grim; 10 more killed

Flood situation in Bihar, UP turns grim; 10 more killed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

In Uttar Pradesh, two persons were killed since Tuesday in the floods which have affected around 8.7 lakh people in 987 villages of 28 districts in the state.

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

Railways shrug off responsibility, blame Nitish for train mishap

Railways shrug off responsibility, blame Nitish for train mishap

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Three bills were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid uproar with members from Left parties trooping into the Well to protest against rising prices of onion while other members raised the Telangana issue.

Advani's political yatra comes to an end

Advani's political yatra comes to an end

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the trajectory of Lal Kishan Advani from the highs of the 1990s to the present, when he may have to watch the elections from the sidelines.

BJP lost where Modi campaigned, Congress won where Sonia did

BJP lost where Modi campaigned, Congress won where Sonia did

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Out of the 26 seats where Modi addressed election rallies, the BJP won only 10.

Salt at Rs 150-200 a kg in Bihar

Salt at Rs 150-200 a kg in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Rumours of acute scarcity of salt triggered panic buying in half dozen districts of Bihar

Kanhaiya's supporters thrash protester for waving black flag during his speech

Kanhaiya's supporters thrash protester for waving black flag during his speech

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar was shown black flags at a function here by two unidentified persons who were roughed up by his supporters before being detained by the police for questioning.

Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat

Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

5.56 lakh people have been rescued so far from the 12 flood-affected districts. The government is plying 2,821 boats for evacuation.

How a differently-abled boy cleared the IIT entrance exam

How a differently-abled boy cleared the IIT entrance exam

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Due to his determination and his brother's efforts Basant Kumar Pandit is one step closer to attaining his dream.

BOO: Exam without cheating not possible, says Bihar minister

BOO: Exam without cheating not possible, says Bihar minister

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

More than 600 students taking the class 10 board exams in Bihar's Hajipur district have been expelled in the last two days after they were caught cheating in the examination.

'They chose Ram carefully'

'They chose Ram carefully'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.' 'Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K Jha, author of Ayodhya: The Dark Night, tells Kanika Datta.

Salt sells at 100 per kg in Bihar after shortage scare

Salt sells at 100 per kg in Bihar after shortage scare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Even hours after the Bihar government on Thursday denied shortage of salt in the state, thousands of people rushed to the markets to buy salt at Rs 50 to 100 per kg in the black market.

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Seventy-one parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states voted in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

40 Modi rallies, 40 star campaigners: BJP on overdrive in Bihar

40 Modi rallies, 40 star campaigners: BJP on overdrive in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Now, that's how desperately Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to win Bihar. M I Khan reports from Patna

BJP party of governance? Ha! Ha! Ha!

BJP party of governance? Ha! Ha! Ha!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'The current BJP leadership believes the party's expansion across India, and thus their own survival at the top, depends on injecting communal tension into areas where it has so far been largely controlled,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.