Patna, March 6 (IANS) After Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha election, political activity in Patna has increased significantly and meetings have begun within the National Democratic Alliance.On Friday morning, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary arrived at the Chief Minister’s residence.According to sources, he held a closed-door meeting with Nitish Kumar for nearly 25 minutes.The timing of the me…
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New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, is set to enter active politics, with the formal announcement expected soon, senior JD(U) leader and state minister Shrawan Kumar said on Tuesday.Speaking to IANS, Shrawan Kumar confirmed that the decision regarding Nishant Kumar’s political entry has been finalised. “The entry of Nishant Kumar into active politics has been decided, and it will be formally announced by the JD(U) soon. He will be given a bigge…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the alleged use of central agencies following the Delhi Court’s discharge of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Excise Policy case. He alleged that agencies such as the CBI, Income Tax (IT) Department, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have been misused for political gains by the BJP. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said, “The CBI, IT and ED have been u…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to begin a three-day visit to Bihar on Wednesday, focussing on border security, administrative preparedness and ongoing development initiatives in the state’s Seemanchal region, which shares proximity with Nepal and Bangladesh.Reacting to the visit, Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary said, “He (Amit Shah) is coming to review our border areas with Nepal and Bangladesh because reports are coming that drug peddlers have become active fro…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to Israel, the BJP on Wednesday said that the visit would not only strengthen trade ties between India and Israel but also deepen cultural and civilisational bonds between the two nations. Speaking to IANS, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, “India and Israel share a long-standing friendship and are natural allies. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, the entire nation of Israel is eagerly awaiti…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Reacting to the attack on ABVP students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed the developments, stating that JNU has become a hub of urban Naxalism and that successive governments, including those led by the Indian National Congress and Left parties, have nurtured it for years. Speaking to IANS, Giriraj Singh alleged, “I would say that Jawaharlal Nehru University has become a hub of urban Naxalism, and for years, successiv…
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Reacting to the shirtless protest by Youth Congress workers during the India AI Summit, the JD(U) on Saturday termed it the most disgraceful conduct by the Congress. Speaking to IANS, Rajiv Ranjan said, “This was the most disgraceful conduct by the Congress. They have embarrassed the entire country. It is completely unacceptable. India is emerging as a major player in AI technology, and at a time when the country is participating in international alliances like Pax Silica …
Patna, Feb 16 (IANS) The Vaishali Police in Bihar on Monday rescued three women, arrested three accused, and apprehended a juvenile following raids at two hotels in the district, an official said.According to police, the Abhishek Vaishali Hotel and The Royal Cafe & Restaurant, located at Kharouna Pokhar under Vaishali police station limits, were allegedly being used for flesh trade for financial gain by the hotel owner and management.Taking the information seriously, a special team was forme…
Patna, Feb 10 (IANS) JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday accused RJD leaders of using unparliamentary and provocative language in the Bihar Legislative Council, while highlighting what he described as deteriorating discipline and worsening political conduct in the House. Speaking to IANS, Neeraj Kumar said that the behaviour of the Opposition in the Council since Monday has been objectionable and against established norms.“In the Council, from yesterday, the behaviour of the Opposition …
Patna, Feb 8 (IANS) The arrest of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav in a 1995 forgery case has triggered sharp political reactions across party lines in Bihar, with the ruling NDA maintaining that the action followed judicial orders, while Opposition leaders questioned the timing of the move. Reacting to the arrest, BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said Pappu Yadav has been facing criminal cases for years and was declared absconding by the court. “Orders for attachment and seizure had …