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Congress, AAP, RJD slam Aamir Khan over '3 Idiots' clarification

Political leaders questioned Aamir Khan's denial about his character's inspiration. They suggested the actor feared the ruling establishment's influence. Khan stated his '3 Idiots' character was not based on Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk, however, recounted meeting Khan and discussing a film idea. Khan urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike for…

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RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari quits party, claims it has no space for loyal workers

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari has resigned from all party posts. He cited humiliation and a lack of space for dedicated workers within the party. Tiwari thanked Lalu Prasad for his past responsibilities as spokesperson. He expressed concerns about elements hollowing out the party like termites.

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BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews preparations for Bankipur bypoll

BJP president Nitin Nabin reviewed preparations for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nomination papers as the NDA candidate for the seat. Abhishek Kumar 'Bunty' withdrew his nomination citing family reasons for his decision. The bypoll is scheduled for July 30, with vote counting on August 3. Prashant…

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INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session: RJD's Sudhakar Singh

The INDIA bloc plans to confront the government on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They will raise concerns about the Ram Mandir donation case and the NEET examination paper leak. Opposition parties also intend to resist alleged BJP efforts to engineer defections and weaken rivals. This strategy aims…

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BJP's Abhishek Kumar Sinha files nomination for Bankipur bypoll

Abhishek Kumar Sinha filed his nomination papers for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. The byelection is scheduled to take place on July thirtieth. Counting of votes will occur on August third after the polling concludes. Senior NDA leaders attended Sinha's nomination event in Patna. Opposition RJD and Jan Suraaj candidates are…

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Bihar government restores 'Z' category security for Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi

Bihar government has reinstated 'Z' category security for RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi. This enhanced protection includes a bulletproof vehicle and specialized HQRT personnel, following a recommendation from the State Security Committee. The decision comes after their previous security cover was withdrawn and Rabri Devi…

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Rabri Devi begins vacating 10, Circular Road, bungalow as deadline ends Monday

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi is vacating her 10 Circular Road bungalow, a residence she occupied for two decades. Personal belongings are being moved as the deadline to leave expires Monday. The property has been allocated to Dairy and Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram. Rabri Devi has been allotted…

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Rabri Devi asked to vacate official bungalow by June 29, failure to comply will result in legal action

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has been issued a final ultimatum by the Building Construction Department to vacate her official residence at 10 Circular Road by June 29. Failure to comply will lead to legal action. Despite previous notices and the allocation of an alternative residence, Devi has vowed…

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Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJP

The BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-supported independent winning a seat. Accusations of betrayal and being 'sold out' are being exchanged between alliance partners. The BJP alleges the bloc's agenda is 'loot and corruption'.

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Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls: RJD claims all four MLAs voted for INDIA bloc candidate

Reports of cross-voting emerged from Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections. The RJD stated all its four MLAs voted for the INDIA bloc candidate Pranav Jha. Congress alleged betrayal after Pranav Jha's loss. The CPI(ML) Liberation confirmed its MLAs voted as planned. The NDA candidate Parimal Nathwani secured victory, while the INDIA…

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Need to think seriously about this "betrayal": Congress' Rajesh Thakur after Pranav Jha's loss in Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand

"We had 26 votes, and we got 21 votes, with one vote invalid. In our alliance, 16 votes were ours, four were from JMM, four were from RJD, and two were from CPI(ML)L. It appears that we may not have received the votes of RJD and CPI(ML)L," Thakur told ANI.

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RJD holds protests against Bihar govt's 'failed' policies, 'rising' crimes, inflation, unemployment

RJD workers demonstrated across Bihar on Wednesday. They protested against the NDA government's policies. Issues like deteriorating law and order, rising unemployment, and inflation were highlighted. Party activists demanded the Chief Minister's resignation. They also accused the government of corruption and alleged crimes against women were increasing.

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Parties collected Rs 281 crore, spent Rs 193 crore during Bihar polls: ADR

The report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and five regional parties -- RJD, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), AIMIM and CPI. The report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and…

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Pawan Singh, Nishant, Sanjay Mayukh among 9 elected unopposed to Bihar legislative council

Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh and Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar were among nine candidates elected unopposed to the Bihar Legislative Council. The ruling NDA secured eight seats, while the opposition RJD got one. JD(U) leader Lalan Saraf also won unopposed in a by-election. Several grassroots workers and minority representatives also…

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What happened at the INDIA bloc meeting? Pushback against Congress, conciliatory end

The meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, on Monday, June 8, saw criticism of the Congress from several regional parties, introspection on the alliance’s functioning, and a decision to form a coordination committee and meet once every two months.

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INDIA bloc meeting: Opposition leaders seek unity, deliberate to redraw strategy

INDIA bloc leaders convened in New Delhi to reinforce unity and strategize against the ruling party. Discussions focused on protecting democratic principles and tackling economic challenges. The meeting aimed to bridge internal differences following recent electoral outcomes. Leaders emphasized collective decision-making to confront national issues. This gathering signals a renewed…

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RJD workers guard Rabri Devi's residence amid security withdrawal row

Rashtriya Janata Dal workers are guarding the residence of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi. This follows the withdrawal of her security cover and an eviction notice. The Bihar government has asked the family to vacate the 10 Circular Road bungalow. Tejashwi Yadav has also returned his security. The party accuses…

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RJD leaders hold guard at Rabri house, claim ex-CM 'returned' her recently downgraded security

High drama unfolded at Rabri Devi's residence as RJD leaders guarded her, claiming she returned her security cover in protest against alleged "shabby" treatment by the NDA government. This follows the allotment of her long-occupied government bungalow to a BJP minister. RJD leaders allege a plot to humiliate their family,…

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Bihar government withdraws Z-plus security cover of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi following security review for VIPs

Bihar government has withdrawn top-tier Z-plus security for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Tej Pratap, their elder son, also lost his Y-category cover. The decision follows a security review for VIPs. Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi will now receive security from the Bihar Special…

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Residence of former CM Nitish Kumar should be vacated first: Tej Pratap Yadav on Rabri Devi getting eviction notice

Janshakti Janta Dal founder Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday hit out at the administration over the 15-day ultimatum issued to RJD leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, to vacate her 10, Circular Road bungalow, demanding that former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar vacate his…

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‘Hindu ekta khatre mein’: How TV news rewrote UGC’s equity norms

“Don’t savarna students face bias too?”

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Did ‘Yadav pride’ songs galvanise support for the NDA in Bihar?

After a post-mortem on its Bihar assembly poll performance, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has decided to crack down on the booming ecosystem of election-time music. On Saturday, the party said it will send legal notices to singers and creators who used RJD flags, symbols or leader names in their…

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Bihar 2025: Women trust Nitish’s delivery over Mahagathbandhan’s promises

In Patna, the offices of all three major parties – the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the BJP and JD(U) – are located on the same road, within a short distance of each other. On Friday afternoon, BJP and JD(U) workers were celebrating their stupendous victory in the Bihar assembly elections.

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Axis fails once again. This time in Bihar

The trends have solidified and they’ve blown past what almost every exit pollster dared to predict in Bihar. The NDA is cruising to an easy majority, tracking 201 seats at the time of writing this report. The Mahagathbandhan is marooned at 36. Exit polls broadly called an NDA win, but…

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Landslide for NDA, highest vote share for RJD, Cong blames ‘vote chori’

Bihar is barrelling toward one of its most emphatic mandates in years. The NDA has opened up an unassailable lead, ahead on 205 of 243 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is left clinging to just 31, with independents and smaller outfits leading on seven.

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