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Nitish’s rediscovery of Bharat

Thwarted ambitions or bulwark against BJP? Nitish Kumar’s anti-English rhetoric is perhaps both

The Hindu

Bihar: JDU President Lalan Singh resignation creates buzz in political circles

In an unexpected move, the Janata Dal-United (JDU) President Lalan Singh has tendered his resignation from his position. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Not upset during INDIA bloc meeting; I have no personal ambition, says Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rubbishes speculations of disappointment, stresses need to expedite seat-sharing arrangements for INDIA bloc.

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BJP leader Giriraj Singh claims JD(U) will merge with RJD soon; Lalu and Tejashwi deny

Senior BJP leader from Bihar and Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday claimed that the ruling Janata Dal (United) would soon be merged with coalition partner

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Police official mowed down to death by liquor mafia in Bihar

A police official was mowed down and killed while a constable was seriously injured on the intervening nights of Tuesday and Wednesday allegedly by liquor mafias in Bihar’s Begusarai district.

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ED summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav in land-for-job scam case

RJD leaders in Patna refused to comment on the summons saying the matter is in “court” but said “Mr. Prasad and his family members are being harassed with such cases and summons over political reasons”.

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Nitish snaps at DMK’s Baalu for seeking English translation of his speech at INDIA leaders meet

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lost his cool when DMK leader T.R. Baalu asked for a translation of his speech which was delivered in Hindi at the three-hour-long meeting of INDIA bloc leaders

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Opposition's INDIA bloc meeting today to discuss seat sharing

Alliance leaders like Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have arrived in the capital for the critical meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar District Magistrate gets his wife deliver the baby at government hospital

Kaimur district magistrate sets example by delivering baby at government hospital, sending message of trust in government hospitals & healthcare facilities.

The Hindu

As Nitish gets ready for Varanasi rally, BJP calls him ‘fused bulb’; JD(U) says BJP is ‘jittery’

Nitish Kumar's proposed public meeting in Varanasi stirs war of words between BJP and JD(U). BJP's Sushil Modi challenges Kumar to contest against PM Modi from Varanasi. JD(U) leader Jama Khan says BJP jittery over Kumar's visit.

The Hindu

Janata Dal (United) meeting in Delhi on December 29

JD(U) to hold national executive meeting in Delhi on Dec. 29; CM Nitish Kumar to address members. INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for Dec. 19.

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Morning Digest | India denies U.S. outlet’s report on Khalistan sympathisers; fourth meeting of INDIA bloc leaders on Dec. 19, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 11, 2023

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Why is INDIA bloc silent on Odisha cash seizures: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked why the Opposition INDIA bloc was silent on the seizure of cash from entities linked to Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu in Odisha

The Hindu

Grant Bihar the status of Special Category State, Nitish urges Amit Shah

Nitish Kumar urges Amit Shah to give Bihar Special Category State status; requests to include new State law on higher reservation in 9th Schedule of Constitution. Kumar also details funds to be spent in next 5 yrs in Bihar after caste-based survey. Shah says Central govt never had intention of…

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RSS trade union arm to protest Centre’s policies again

BMS to hold 2nd protest rally in 1 month; workers demand social security benefits, permanent jobs. Anganwadi teachers, cooks, ASHA workers to march to Parliament. BMS to support demand for permanent jobs; will meet Union Ministers with workers' demand charter. Central trade unions urge Bihar Govt. not to follow Centre's…

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Bihar govt. gives green push with approval of new electric vehicle policy

Bihar govt. unveils EV policy to promote eco-friendly transport, 400 electric buses to be acquired. Policy aims to reduce reliance on petrol/diesel vehicles, 15% of new vehicles to be EVs by 2028.

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'Positive signal for national politics': key aide of Nitish Kumar on assembly polls outcome

A key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday saw a “positive signal for national politics” from the assembly elections, in which the BJP has come out with flying colours, much to the disappointment of the Congress.

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INDIA bloc to meet in Delhi on December 6

.INDIA bloc to meet Wed. Dec 6 at Congress president Kharge's residence. Meeting follows 3 months of inactivity, after Nitish Kumar blamed Congress for bloc losing steam due to focus on assembly elections. Aim is to revive anti-BJP pre-poll coalition.

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Is another prohibition survey needed in Bihar? | Explained

Why is Bihar going in for another survey after the previous one in February 2023? What are the issues of concern despite the fact that the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016 has been tweaked several times?

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Bihar to showcase afforestation initiatives at COP28 in Dubai on December 2 to combat climate change

Bihar to showcase afforestation initiatives at COP28, highlighting commitment to environmental stewardship. Hariyali Mission, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission, Agriculture Roadmap, Green Budget, and Climate Resilient & Low Carbon Development Strategy for Bihar to be presented. Initiatives focus on indigenous plants, agroforestry, and JEEVIKA's involvement in plantation & nursery raising. CM Nitish Kumar…

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Tejashwi Yadav hits back at Amit Shah, asks why Centre was not conducting a caste census

Tejashwi Yadav hits back at Amit Shah for accusing Nitish Kumar govt. of playing appeasement politics. He says if he was casteist, he wouldn't have married a Christian girl. He questions BJP for not conducting a caste census across the country

The Hindu

‘Islamisation of Bihar’: BJP stokes row over Bihar government’s decision on school holidays

Row erupts in Bihar over school holiday calendar for 2024, with government slashing Hindu festivals and increasing Muslim festivals. BJP leaders protest, alleging Nitish Kumar's 'anti-Hindu' mindset and 'appeasement' of a particular community. Govt defends move, citing improved education standards. Earlier this year, similar controversy over holidays list led to…

The Hindu

PIL plea filed in Patna High Court challenging quota hike

A PIL petition has been filed in the Patna High Court challenging the decision of the Bihar government to increase reservation in the State from 50% to 65%.

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Engineering student in Karur slashed with knife by college mate

20-yr-old Nitish Kumar, ECE student in Karur, sustains cut injuries in neck after being slashed by another student, Annamalai, in college vehicle. Annamalai arrested; Nitish taken to hospital. Kulithalai Police investigating.

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Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status? | Explained

Bihar seeks SCS to address poverty revealed by Caste-based Survey. SCS was introduced in 1969 to assist development of disadvantaged States. Five factors considered before granting SCS. Centre-State funding of schemes divided in 90:10 ratio for SCS States. Bihar meets most criteria, but lacks hilly terrain. Raghuram Rajan Committee suggested…

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