Nitish Kumar dumps BJP in Bihar to pave way for ‘Mahagathbandhan 2.0’ with RJD as largest party and key player

Vibha Sharma New Delhi, August 9 NDA’s only major ally and Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar on Tuesday broke off with the BJP again to form an alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav’s RJD, paving the way for ‘Mahagathbandhan 2.0’ and the possibility of emerging as a challenger to Prime…

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Nitish Kumar as Opposition’s PM candidate in 2024? Many wary of his ‘U-turns’

New Delhi, August 9As he snapped ties with the BJP, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has once again been pitched as a prime ministerial candidate for the 2024 elections by some, but a majority of the Opposition still view the JD(U) leader with suspicion citing his numerous ‘U-turns’.A senior Opposition…

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Row erupts after purported old video shows Punjab minister Laljit Bhullar with Deep Sidhu at Red Fort ‘Nishan Sahib’ hoisting

Chandigarh, August 9 A purported old video of Punjab’s Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, who is seen with late actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu at the hoisting of ‘Nishan Sahib’ at Red Fort on January 26, 2021, has generated controversy in political circles, with Punjab Congress leaders seeking clarification from AAP…

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All in a day: Timeline for Bihar’s change of government

Patna, August 9In a day of fast-moving political developments, Bihar’s mercurial leader Nitish Kumar twice met Governor Phagu Chauhan, first to hand in his resignation as NDA chief minister and then after being elected leader of the RJD-led `Mahagathbandhan’ (grand alliance) to stake claim for the top job in the…

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Septuagenarian couple welcomes its first child in Rajasthan, 54 years after their marriage

IANS Jaipur, August 9 A 75-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman welcomed their first child in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Monday after 54 years of their marriage. The doctors claimed it to be the only case in the state. However, with IVF technology, many elderly couples in the country and world…

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Rajasthan man tries to dupe people by posing as celebrated IAS officer Tina Dabi on WhatsApp, arrested

Chandigarh, August 9A man from Rajasthan’s Dungarpur was arrested for allegedly trying to dupe people over WhatsApp using photos of celebrated IAS officer Tina Dabi.Tina Dabi is posted as Jaisalmer collector.The matter was reported when Urban Improvement Trust secretary (Rajasthan Administrative Service) Sunita Choudhary received a message seeking an…

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Mumbai man looks for ‘sisters on Tinder’ after having FOMO of celebrating Raksha Bandhan all his life

Chandigarh, August 9 While finding love, a companion or a soulmate on a dating app is a thing of the modern times, using it to find a sibling is as bizarre as it sounds. However, a man in Mumbai has given an all-new purpose to the dating app Tinder. The…

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PM Modi’s total assets rise by Rs 26 lakh to Rs 2.23 crore; land-holding donated

New Delhi, August 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi owns assets worth over Rs 2.23 crore, mostly as bank deposits, but has no immovable properties as he has donated his share in a piece of land in Gandhinagar, according to his latest disclosure about assets. He has no investment in any…

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Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘295’ roars at closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Sikh MP Preet Gill posts video on Twitter

Chandigarh, August 9 It was not just a power-packed musical evening with bhangra performance from ‘Apache Indian’, Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘295’ was also included in the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. A video of the stadium with Moosewala’s song was posted by Birmingham…

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Man involved in murder of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu among 2 held by Punjab Police

Our Correspondent Gurbaxpuri Tarn Taran, August 9 The Tarn Taran police have arrested two members of Sukh Bhikhariwal and Harry Chatha gang following in a special operation launched on Monday late evening in Nagoke Gharat situated in the abandoned place in Mand area. SSP Ranjit Singh Dhillon informed that the…

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Nitish Kumar to meet governor shortly; ‘explosive news’ predicted

New Delhi, August 9Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is meeting the Governor shortly, is believed to have received letters of support from members of the Grand Alliance.Kumar is meeting his MLAs to decide whether the alliance with the BJP should continue.Senior leaders have predicted “explosive news” shortly.The Nitish Kumar supporters…

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet governor shortly; to submit resignation

New Delhi, August 9 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will meet the state Governor shortly, and is likely to submit his resignation. The decision was taken after a meeting of the JD-U. The BJP-JDU alliance has broken, only the announcement is yet to be made. Nitish Kumar will meet Governor…

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Nitish Kumar resigns as Chief Minister of Bihar; breaks alliance with BJP

ANI Patna, August 9 In a day of fast-moving political developments in Bihar, Nitish Kumar has resigned from the post of Chief Minister after splitting with ally BJP for a second time in eight years. He met Governor Phagu Chauhan today afternoon and submitted his resignation. “All MPs and MLAs…

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Bihar Political Turmoil LIVE Updates: Nitish Kumar resigns as Chief Minister; breaks alliance with BJP

ANI Patna, August 9 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned on Tuesday breaking his alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kumar, earlier in the day, held a meeting with the JD(U) leaders to discuss his next future political moves. He then sought time from Governor Phagu Chauhan. Around 4…

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Self-proclaimed politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested from Meerut

Noida, August 9 Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested self-proclaimed politician Shrikant Tyagi from Meerut for allegedly abusing and assualting a woman, a senior police official said on Tuesday. “We have arrested him along with three other people,” the official confirmed to IANS. Tyagi, who is accused of assaulting a woman…

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