Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was barred from visiting the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre to pay tribute, with authorities citing security concerns. The museum has been sealed, and heavy police presence is outside the former Chief Minister's residence. Watch video to know more.
In a dramatic display of political dissent, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav breached police barricades to pay tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan, urging Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to withdraw from the NDA.
This development comes a few months ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections in Bihar. The Assemble elections are scheduled for early next month in the state.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep condolences on the death of children due to drowning during the holy bath in Aurangabad district.
PM Modi arrived in the US on Friday and he attended the Quad Leaders’ meeting in Wilmington, Delaware. In a rare gesture, US President Joe Biden also hosted PM Modi for a bilateral meeting in his home.
Earlier he also threatened Bhumihar leaders, saying they would not get tickets in next year's Assembly polls. His remarks went viral on social media.
The Ganga River is flowing above the danger level in Bihar's capital Patna. The flood-like situation has prompted the district administration to extend the closure of schools till September 26.
In his letter, the Bihar Chief Ministers requested PM Modi for the early completion of the Ram Janaki Marg and the introduction of a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi to improve connectivity for devotees travelling to Punaura Dham, the birthplace of Goddess Sita.
The water level in all the five major rivers in Bihar is rising due to which flood-like situations have developed in almost 12 districts. CM Nitish Kumar has directed officials to remain alert. He also visited relief camps and assured the affected people of all possible assistance.
Mahadalit houses set ablaze in Bihar’s Nawada district, triggering sharp reactions from Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav. They questioned PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar's silence over the incident. Ten suspects were arrested.
Kejriwal will meet Lt Governor VK Saxena at Raj Niwas at 4.30 pm to tender his resignation as chief minister, paving the way for Atishi's appointment as his successor.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other BJP leaders and the NDA alliance to Opposition others from across party lines wished PM Modi on the occasion of his 74th birthday.
Names of Delhi ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot and Saurabh Bharadwaj are making the rounds as contenders for chief ministerial post, as per Aam Aadmi Party insiders. They also added that Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel are also among probables.
Tejashwi Yadav accused Nitish Kumar of spying on him during a meeting with the party workers. He alleged that members of CID and Special Branch were present at his meeting.
The Bihar cabinet gave its approval for the launching of the 'Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Nirman Yojana' (MGSNY) under which the bridges will be built across rural areas of the state.
The incident, caused by a gust of wind, created panic among officials, though security personnel swiftly cleared the path.
Bihar news: Rohtas District Magistrate Naveen Kumar has been appointed as the State Transport Commissioner. Inayat Khan, who was serving as the District Magistrate of Araria, has been made Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
Aap Ki Adalat: Poll strategist and Jan Suraaj co-ordinator Prashant Kishor vocally spoke about multiple issues in the politics of Bihar. While he emphasised on Lalu phenomenon in the state, he also spoke about plans for his party.
A recent meeting between Tejashwi Yadav and Nitish Kumar triggered speculations of yet another political earthquake in Bihar, however, the Chief Minister cleared the air on Friday.
KC Tyagi has resigned from his position as the national spokesperson of the Janata Dal (United) (JDU), citing personal reasons. Following his resignation, Rajiv Ranjan Prasad has been appointed as the new national spokesperson for the party.
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