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State polls expose cracks in INDIA bloc. Will the drift dampen national alliance?

The ongoing campaign and the nature of contests in the assembly polls in five states – Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – were seen by many as an early test for the cohesiveness of the 28-parties national opposition alliance INDIA. Almost four months after it was formed in…

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Nitish Kumar’s remarks spark debate about ‘culturally appropriate’ ways of disseminating sex education

While the tone and tenor in which Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raked the topic of family planning in the State assembly can be debated, it has sparked a controversy over his remarks being ‘culturally inappropriate.’

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"No shame, no leader of INDI alliance prepared to speak": PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar's 'derogatory' birth control remarks

Addressing an election rally here, PM Modi did not name Nitish Kumar but referred to his remarks made. Read further on Dynamite News

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He has no shame: PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar’s remark on women

PM Modi said, “Those having such a vision, how can they keep your honour and respect? How low will they stoop? What an unfortunate situation for the country. I will do whatever I can to ensure your honour and respect.”

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Nitish Kumar apologises as his comment raises furore

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar apologised and offered his explanation for his remarks on women education. He said “I have expressed my regret while talking to journalists outside the House. I am ready to do so again. If my words have caused any hurt, I condemn myself (main apni ninda…

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Nitish proposes reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EBC to increase from 50% to 65% in Bihar

Nitish Kumar made a statement to this effect while taking part in a debate that followed tabling of a detailed report on the caste survey commissioned by his government.

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More than 94.42 lakh families in Bihar making their ends meet at an income of Rs 200 or less per day: Caste Survey report

PATNA: More than 94.42 lakh families in Bihar are making their ends meet at an income of meagre Rs 200 or less per day, revealed the economic data of the state’ caste survey tabled in both houses of the state legislature here on Tuesday.

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Bihar CPI (M-L) MLAs demand condolence for Gaza victims; BJP says Hamas are “terrorists”

CPI-ML legislators in Bihar Assembly demand one-minute silence to pay tribute to those killed in Gaza-Palestine conflict. They also raise slogans & hold placards in support of Palestine & against BJP govt.

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Bihar Congress chief responds with sarcasm to Nitish Kumar’s statement on the INDIA bloc

Bihar Congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh remarks that CM Nitish Kumar's desire to remove PM Modi in a day or two is not possible due to Lok Sabha election schedule. Singh also said that Nitish Kumar and RJD chief will benefit from Congress' victory in five State Assembly elections. Singh's…

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INDIA bloc formed to unseat 'dictatorial regime' at Centre, politics in States different: Sena (UBT)

Last week, Mr. Kumar blamed the Congress’ preoccupation with Assembly polls in five States for the INDIA coalition’s inability to build on the momentum it gained in recent months.

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Nitish Kumar's 'Main maike chali jaungi...' idea won't work anymore: BJP leader Giriraj Singh

MUZAFFARPUR: Firebrand BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Sunday said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has gone on singing paeans in favour of the BJP in a bid to blackmail his alliance partner Lalu Prasad but sadly this trick won’t work anymore as the doors of the party have been shut…

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Amit Shah calls caste-based survey report an eyewash, accuses Lalu and Nitish of Muslim appeasement

Attacking the Opposition INDIA alliance, of which both JD(U) and RJD are key members, Mr. Shah alleged that the only agenda of the bloc is to oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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JD(U) chief terms BJP the Badka Jhootha Party

Mr. Singh reminded people that the Prime Minister had promised to provide two crore jobs every year to the youth of the country and to deposit ₹15 lakh to the account of every Indian.

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Bihar government announces 70,000 more teachers’ recruitment

The Bihar government on November 2 distributed employment letter to 1.2 lakh people and a grand event was organised at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

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Nitish Kumar's comments over Congress: Cabinet colleague rushes to CM's defence

PATNA: A day after CM Nitish Kumar’s public displeasure over the Congress party “showing more interests in assembly elections to five states than newly-formed opposition bloc INDIA” made national headlines, his party colleague and water resources department minister Sanjay Kumar Jha came to his defence on Friday.

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Not much progress in INDIA bloc, Congress more interested in State polls: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minsiter Nitish Kumar blames the Congress party for opposition INDIA bloc losing steam; says the Congress more interested in the upcoming five State Assembly elections. BJP takes jibe, says alliance lacks vision and mission.

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Nitish Kumar targets Congress; Says "Congress more interested in states polls than INDIA bloc"

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No irregularities in teacher recruitment: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar, who will himself hand appointment letters to thousands of candidates at a grand ceremony in Patna, also accused detractors of acting upon “instructions from above”.

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Government's achievements are not of your parties: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to Ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 1 voiced disapproval of members of his Cabinet using achievements of the government to bolster the image of their respective parties. The leader of the seven-party Mahagathbandhan made the remarks at a function, in which he unveiled electricity projects worth nearly ₹14,000 crore…

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Drones to track Chhath festival crowds at river banks in Patna

Patna district admin to deploy drones to manage Chhath festival crowds. 108 ghats to be monitored for security. CM Nitish Kumar to wave to devotees from boat. Special trains, flights to ferry devotees. Patna to spruce up JP Gangapath track for festival. Drones, CCTV cameras, police personnel to ensure safe…

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Monument of love: Finally, poor man's love story gets social recognition

PATNA: He did what nobody expected and achieved the unbelievable—tearing apart a rocky mountain to carve a road to fill happiness in the lives of others!

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh raises objection over questions related to Islam in Bihar Sanskrit exam paper

In the examination conducted on Thursday, five of the 10 two-mark short answer questions were related to Islam.

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After caste-based survey report, Nitish focuses on employment with mega event to issue job letters to 1.22 lakh teachers

With unemployment widely considered the biggest poll issue in Bihar, the Nitish Kumar-led government hopes to convey that it is serious about creating job opportunities within the State

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Uttar Pradesh JD(U) urges Nitish to contest Lok Sabha election from Phulpur or Varanasi

“There are many Lok Sabha seats like Phulpur, Mirzapur, Ambedkar Nagar, and Varanasi from where Nitish Kumar ji will win,“ Mr. Patel said.

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