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Railways add 116 coaches in 37 trains as IndiGo turmoil hits flyers

Railways add 116 coaches in 37 trains as IndiGo turmoil hits flyers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The Railway Ministry has decided to increase coaches in premium trains to accommodate travelers affected by Indigo airline's flight disruptions.

1st Glimpse Of Nitish Kumar After Win

1st Glimpse Of Nitish Kumar After Win

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Unlike his National Democratic Alliance allies who rushed to the spotlight soon after the NDA won a historic mandate in the 2025 Bihar assembly election, Nitish Kumar stayed away from the public eye on Friday, November 14.

Rs 30K one-time aid for women, bonus for farmers: RJD's last-minute sops

Rs 30K one-time aid for women, bonus for farmers: RJD's last-minute sops

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Tejashwi also announced that farmers would be given Rs 300 per quintal of paddy and Rs 400 for wheat as a bonus over MSP.

'Bihar politics was sliding into dangerous combination of...'

'Bihar politics was sliding into dangerous combination of...'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'This combination of immaturity and desperation somehow becomes lethal; it is unhealthy for democracy'

PKL: Raiders Devank, Ayan star in Patna Pirates's win

PKL: Raiders Devank, Ayan star in Patna Pirates's win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Devank secured 12 points and Ayan got 13 to help Patna Pirates win the match. Shubham Shinde also registered a High 5.

EC not disclosing gender breakup of voters, says Tejashwi

EC not disclosing gender breakup of voters, says Tejashwi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes the Election Commission of India (ECI) for not disclosing gender-wise data of electors in the Bihar assembly polls, alleging bias and conspiracy with the BJP.

Why Is Prashant Kishor Asking For Rs 1,000?

Why Is Prashant Kishor Asking For Rs 1,000?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'I will donate 90% of whatever I will earn from now on to continue the movement for a change in Bihar.'

Union minister's 'go to hell' jibe on 'naqab' sparks outrage, backs Nitish

Union minister's 'go to hell' jibe on 'naqab' sparks outrage, backs Nitish

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Union minister Giriraj Singh's controversial remarks regarding the 'naqab' incident in Bihar have drawn criticism from opposition leaders, escalating the political row.

DGCA chief urges pilots to help stabilise flight ops

DGCA chief urges pilots to help stabilise flight ops

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai on Friday requested the cooperation of all pilots to ensure smooth flight operations amid massive IndiGo flight disruptions.

PKL: Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants play out a tie

PKL: Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants play out a tie

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

At the halfway mark, Gujarat Giants led 22-18.

Bihar sees historic voter turnout in first phase: EC

Bihar sees historic voter turnout in first phase: EC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The first phase of the Bihar assembly polls recorded a historic turnout of 65.08 per cent, the highest in the state's history, according to the Election Commission.

BJP Pushes Nitish To Play Second Fiddle In Bihar

BJP Pushes Nitish To Play Second Fiddle In Bihar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Nitish Kumar may be in the chief minister's chair again, but with the BJP grabbing the home department and the assembly speaker's post, the real power in Bihar has shifted unmistakably, reports MI Khan.

Why RSS Must Choose Bharatiyata Over Hindutva

Why RSS Must Choose Bharatiyata Over Hindutva

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The future of India will be shaped and decided by the choices the RSS makes now, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

TTE booked for pushing Navy officer's wife to death from train in UP

TTE booked for pushing Navy officer's wife to death from train in UP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

A ticket examiner has been booked after a woman fell to her death from a train in Uttar Pradesh. The woman's family alleges she was pushed, while other passengers claim she jumped.

'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.'

The Loneliness Of Tejashwi Yadav

The Loneliness Of Tejashwi Yadav

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

His inheritance was a double-edged sword because the NDA was understandably interested only in highlighting that part of the RJD's tenure in government that evokes kidnapping, extortion, and lawlessness.

'Dholak, gulal, firecrackers': NDA celebrates Bihar victory

'Dholak, gulal, firecrackers': NDA celebrates Bihar victory

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

"2005 se lekar aaj tak... logon ne dekha hai kaun sarkar chalata hai aur kaun sirf hawa banata hai, (From 2005 till today, people know who actually governs and who just makes noise)," said Ramesh Yadav, a booth worker from Nalanda who claimed he had attended every JD-U celebration since Nitish's debut win.

'What if he touched...': UP minister's shocker on Nitish hijab act

'What if he touched...': UP minister's shocker on Nitish hijab act

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Attempting to defuse the controversy, the Nishad Party chief said the comment, made in Hindi and labelled misogynistic and crude, was light-hearted and made casually.

JD-U candidate Anant Singh held in Dularchand Yadav murder case

JD-U candidate Anant Singh held in Dularchand Yadav murder case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Yadav died at Khushhalchak village three days ago during election campaigning. An assailant reportedly shot him, and an SUV crushed him, officials confirmed.

Why actor Neetu Chandra was removed as Bihar election icon

Why actor Neetu Chandra was removed as Bihar election icon

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Chandra, a native of Patna, appeared in several Bollywood movies such as 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' and 'Garam Masala'.

Pushpa 2 Finds Love In Patna

Pushpa 2 Finds Love In Patna

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'If you thought Allu Arjun was a sensation in the first Pushpa film, wait till you see what he has done this time.'

'Christians Can Be Taken For Granted'

'Christians Can Be Taken For Granted'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'Mob fury has become very common these days. And these attacks are all planned very well.' 'In all these attacks, you see that they have a very clear cut plan to make the victims as the oppressors and the guilty.' 'The attackers escape and they face no consequences as they have the backing of some political leaders.'

Cong mulls action against 43 Bihar leaders after poll rout

Cong mulls action against 43 Bihar leaders after poll rout

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Congress party has issued show-cause notices to 43 leaders, including former ministers, accusing them of anti-party activities during the Bihar assembly elections.

Bihar polls: Tej Pratap's security beefed up after death threats

Bihar polls: Tej Pratap's security beefed up after death threats

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

He also wished his estranged brother, Tejashwi Yadav, on his 36th birthday, wishing him the best and a bright future.

Why Modi And Shah Like Nitin Nabin

Why Modi And Shah Like Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Both Mr Modi and Amit Shah like Nabin because they know he will never answer back, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Blame game erupts in Mahagathbandhan after Bihar poll rout

Blame game erupts in Mahagathbandhan after Bihar poll rout

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Bihar's opposition Mahagathbandhan is experiencing internal conflict following their defeat in the recent assembly elections. Congress leaders have expressed dissatisfaction with their alliance with the RJD, leading to a blame game and further disarray within the opposition camp.

IndiGo restores 2,200 flights; CEO says 'worst is behind us'

IndiGo restores 2,200 flights; CEO says 'worst is behind us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, announced that the airline has stabilized operations after recent disruptions, focusing on resilience, root-cause analysis, and rebuilding. The airline had to cancel hundreds of flights due to planning issues linked to new pilot duty rules, crew shortages, winter weather and operational bottlenecks.

BJP CM for Bihar? Pro-Nitish posters come up in Patna

BJP CM for Bihar? Pro-Nitish posters come up in Patna

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), an alliance partner of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, has put up posters outside its party office asserting that Nitish Kumar will continue as the Bihar Chief Minister till 2030. This comes after Haryana's Deputy Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the BJP would win the Bihar polls under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The JD(U) has refuted these claims, saying that Nitish Kumar will remain the face of the NDA in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Tej Pratap's airport meet with BJP MP sparks speculations

Tej Pratap's airport meet with BJP MP sparks speculations

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

As they exited the airport chatting, journalists surrounded them, speculating whether the appearance of the former RJD leader, once a staunch critic of the BJP-RSS, alongside Kishan signalled a new political equation.

BJP leader Prem Kumar 'unanimously' elected Bihar Speaker

BJP leader Prem Kumar 'unanimously' elected Bihar Speaker

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Veteran BJP leader Prem Kumar was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Bihar assembly. The election took place on Tuesday, with Kumar being the sole candidate for the position.

'Voter Yatra' fails to deliver electoral gains for Mahagathbandhan

'Voter Yatra' fails to deliver electoral gains for Mahagathbandhan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The Voter Adhikar Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav before the Bihar Assembly polls, failed to deliver electoral gains for the Mahagathbandhan, with the NDA winning across its route.

Intense lobbying on as both JD-U and BJP want speaker's post

Intense lobbying on as both JD-U and BJP want speaker's post

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Intense lobbying continues among NDA partners in Bihar to finalize cabinet berths and the Assembly Speaker post ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Consensus is being sought between BJP and JD(U) for the Speaker's position, while new faces are expected in the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for November 20.

Bihari Youth's Loudest Cry Is For 'Naukri'

Bihari Youth's Loudest Cry Is For 'Naukri'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Bihar youth need employment. Create jobs for us. Nothing matters more.'

Intimidate rivals, says Union minister in Bihar; booked

Intimidate rivals, says Union minister in Bihar; booked

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The video is said to be of Mokama, which falls under Lalan's Munger Lok Sabha seat, where the former Janata Dal-United president's defence of party candidate Anant Singh in a murder case has already drawn flak from the Opposition.

I bow to people, says Nitish; thanks Modi, allies

I bow to people, says Nitish; thanks Modi, allies

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar on Friday thanked people of the state for giving a 'landslide' victory for the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the assembly polls.

Bihar Polls: Phase 1: Touch And Go Seats

Bihar Polls: Phase 1: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

According to data available from the Election Commission of India, 17 seats in the 2020 Assembly elections had a victory margin of less than 1.5%

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar appeared rather grumpy as he was sworn in as Bihar's chief minister for a record 10th time at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday afternoon.

How RJD-Congress 'Feud' Was Sorted Out...

How RJD-Congress 'Feud' Was Sorted Out...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Ashok Gehlot convinced the RJD leadership that the Congress had no issue about declaring Tejashwi as the Mahagathbandan's chief minister face.

My decision not to contest Bihar polls was a mistake: Prashant Kishor

My decision not to contest Bihar polls was a mistake: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'. I had never expected that our party would get less than 4 per cent votes in the assembly polls'

IndiGo ropes in external expert for flight disruption probe

IndiGo ropes in external expert for flight disruption probe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The board of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of IndiGo, has already set up a crisis management group in the wake of the significant operational disruptions that started on December 2.