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In Bihar’s Bhagalpur, weavers face a silk slub

Struggles of Bhagalpur silk weavers in a dwindling market, facing low wages, rising costs, and social stigma.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar distributes portfolios; retains Home, General Administration departments

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allocates portfolios to ministers in NDA government, BJP holds more departments than JD(U).

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Central aims, subnational strategies

Insights into the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting BJP’s dominance, Congress’s strategies, and the evolving political dynamics. Learn about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach, Rahul Gandhi’s initiatives, and the implications for India’s future.

The Hindu

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Morning Digest | U.S. probing Gautam Adani, Group over potential bribery; BRS MLC K. Kavitha arrested after ED searches, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 16, 2024

The Hindu

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet; 12 BJP and nine JD(U) Ministers sworn in

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet with JD(U) and BJP Ministers ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

RLJP will remain in the NDA despite losing coveted Lok Sabha seat to rival LJP faction headed by Chirag Paswan

The Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party, led by Pashupati Kumar Paras, who is the current Hajipur MP, indicated that it will stay within the NDA

The Hindu

Bihar Legislative Council Poll: Nitish, Rabri among 11 elected as MLCs unopposed

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Thursday declared elected unopposed to the state legislative council for a fourth consecutive term. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CM Nitish Kumar, RJD leader Rabri Devi among 11 elected unopposed to Bihar Legislative Council

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar re-elected unopposed to Legislative Council, along with 10 other candidates from different parties.

The Hindu

BJP, TDP, Jana Sena join hands to fight Lok Sabha, Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls

BJP, TDP, and Jana Sena Party announce alliance to fight Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

Rabri Devi among four RJD candidates for Bihar Legislative Council poll

RJD announces candidates for Bihar State Legislative Council election, with Rabri Devi among the nominees; Congress left out.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar seeks Bihar Assembly poll simultaneously with Lok Sabha election, sources say

Lok Sabha election 2024: Seat-sharing talks among members of NDA and INDIA bloc have stalled in Bihar due to various factors, including Nitish Kumar's demand for simultaneous elections.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for state Legislative Council poll; to visit Britain

Bihar Legislative Council election: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar files nomination for re-election to state legislative council, amid NDA leaders' presence.

The Hindu

Nitish launches pioneering climate strategy at Bihar Climate Action Conclave in Patna

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Bihar Climate Action Conclave, launching 26 projects worth ₹108.33 crore from the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change

The Hindu

At Jan Vishwas Maharally, RJD chief Lalu Prasad makes startling remark that ‘PM Narendra Modi is not a Hindu’

The public meeting was the first joint rally of Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) after the Janata Dal (United) led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the RJD and joined hands with the BJP to form a government in the State.

The Hindu

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"PM Modi is Jhooton Ka Sardar," says Mallikarjun Kharge; vows to fight for "country's democracy"

Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi "Jhooton Ka Sardar", Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that the PM has become a master at spreading lies. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi to participate in RJD's mega rally in Patna: Jairam Ramesh

Congress General Secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh on Sunday confirmed that Waynad MP, Rahul Gandhi will be participating in RJD mega rally in Patna today. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Now double engine government in Bihar, asserts PM Modi

PM Modi guarantees Bihar's development, while Nitish Kumar pledges loyalty to NDA in a public meeting in Aurangabad.

Dynamite News

"Want to be an MP": Congress MLA Nitu Kumari denies rumours of rift with party

Dispelling rumours of a strain in ties with the state leadership, Congress MLA Nitu Kumari on Friday said she is not 'upset' with the party but wants to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Nawaad constituency of Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi to unveil development projects worth more than ₹34,800 crore in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil development projects worth more than ₹34,800 crore in Bihar on March 2. “Besides, PM Modi will unveil multiple projects in the oil and gas sector, worth about ₹1.48 lakh crore, spread across various States, from Patna,” an official statement said.

The Hindu

Explain reasons for delay in Cabinet expansion, Tejashwi asks Nitish

Tejashwi Yadav questions Bihar Cabinet expansion delay, criticizes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's governance during Jan Vishwas Yatra.

The Hindu

Nitish's NDA return backfired, BJP knows Ram temple not enough to win Bihar: Dipankar Bhattacharya

CPI(ML) Liberation leader criticizes Nitish Kumar's return to NDA, highlighting BJP's fear of alternative agenda in Bihar.

The Hindu

Polls for 11 Bihar MLC seats scheduled on March 21; Narendra Narayan Yadav elected Deputy Speaker of Assembly

The biennial election for 11 Bihar Legislative Council seats, including that of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi, will take place on March 21.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc should ignore differences: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav begins Jan Vishwas Yatra in Bihar, criticizes CM Nitish Kumar and JD-U, speaks to The Hindu.

The Hindu

All six candidates from Bihar elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

All six Rajya Sabha candidates from Bihar were elected unopposed to the Upper House of Parliament.

The Hindu

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar assures Assembly of reducing school duration amid Opposition protest

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 20 assured the Assembly that the existing eight-hour school duration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in government-run institutions will be reduced by two hours. He said the new timings will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (six hours).

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