Patna, May 24 (IANS) A meeting between Bhojpuri film star and singer Khesari Lal Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin has triggered intense political speculation in Bihar, with discussions emerging over whether the popular entertainer may be preparing to shift political loyalties from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to the BJP. The buzz intensified on Saturday after photos of the meeting surfaced publicly, leading to widespread speculation across political circles and soci…
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New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday deferred till June 9 the pronouncement of its decision on framing of charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and others accused in the alleged money laundering case linked to the IRCTC hotel scam being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Rouse Avenue Court, which was expected to deliver the order on Thursday, deferred the pronouncement till June 9.The ED case relates to the alleged launder…
Patna, May 14 (IANS) Following the nationwide cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate examination, the investigation into the alleged paper leak has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has begun its probe into the matter. The development has also triggered a sharp political exchange, with Opposition leaders, including Rohini Acharya, stepping up their attacks on the Central Government.Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Himanta Biswa Sarma, Suvendu Adhikari, and Samrat Chaudhary, regional leaders from three different states and varied political backgrounds, have now been entrusted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership with carrying forward the party’s “double engine” agenda in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, respectively.Having emerged from different political traditions, these three leaders have played significant roles in strengthening the BJP’s position in their respe…
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Shweta Basu Prasad has given a peek into her off day from shoot and said that she practices the Sitar as much as she can on her day off. Shweta shared a video of herself playing the plucked stringed instrument, which was invented in the 18th century, and arrived at its present form in 19th-century India. She also shared a string of pictures of herself posing with the Sitar.“Day off from shoot = practice Sitar all day (as much as I can),” the actress wrote as the…
Patna, May 8 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the NDA government in Bihar over the expansion of the cabinet led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Addressing a press conference at the Karpoori Auditorium located inside the state office of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Tejashwi alleged that the newly expanded cabinet lacked both developmental vision and social balance.Tejashwi claimed that the NDA had spent nearly half of the last six…
Patna, May 8 (IANS) A powerful storm accompanied by heavy rainfall lashed Patna on Friday, triggering widespread disruption across the city, officials said. Strong winds uprooted trees in several areas, damaged vehicles, disrupted traffic movement, and caused power supply interruptions in multiple localities.The impact of the storm was most severe around the official residence of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.A massive tree fell just outside the Chief Minister’s residence during the stor…
Patna, May 6 (IANS) After an FIR was registered against nine individuals, including Mokama MLA Anant Singh and Bhojpuri singer Gunjan Singh, in connection with an alleged incident involving display of weapons and obscene performances during a cultural event in Gopalganj, Anant Singh on Wednesday dismissed the allegations as baseless.He said he had merely attended the event and was not associated with any individual seen carrying weapons.The MLA maintained that he neither violated any law nor eng…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred till May 22 the pronouncement of its decision on framing of charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members and others accused in the alleged money laundering case linked to the IRCTC hotel scam being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).The Rouse Avenue Court, which was slated to deliver the order on Tuesday, deferred the pronouncement until May 22.The ED case relates to the alleged launderi…
Patna, April 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh, currently on a visit to his home district of Begusarai in Bihar, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the opposition, particularly targeting Tejashwi Yadav over his recent “Lalu’s school” remark.Responding strongly, Giriraj Singh said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is built on a broad-based ideology, which he likened to the vastness of the river Ganga and the ocean.He asserted that leaders join the BJP voluntarily, …