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Posters backing Nishant Kumar for JD(U) legislature party leader appear in Patna ahead of crucial meeting

Supporters of the Janata Dal United (JDU) on Monday placed posters outside the residence of Nishant Kumar in Patna, urging the party to appoint him as the leader of the legislative party ahead of the party meeting on Monday.... read..

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Heavy workload, stress behind health issues: Janasena leader Sundarapu Vijay Kumar gives health update on Pawan Kalyan, confirms recovery after surgery

Janasena leader and Yalamanchali MLA Sundarapu Vijay Kumar on Monday provided an update on the health condition of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, assuring that there is no cause for concern and that he is recovering steadily following ... read..

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From Patna to Pune, India's civic sense movement turns citizens into change-makers

A quiet yet powerful shift is taking place across Indian cities; citizens are no longer just complaining about civic issues, they are stepping in to solve them.... read..

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NDA women workers hold 'Jan-Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra' in Patna against defeat of Women's Reservation Amendment Bill

Female workers and leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday took out a 'Jan-Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra' in Patna to protest against the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha.... read..

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Submerged secrets: British-era coins and ancient fossils unearthed off Visakhapatnam coast

In a discovery that has sent ripples through the scientific and archaeological communities, a trove of British-era coins and prehistoric fossils has been recovered from the seabed off the coast of Visakhapatnam.... read..

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"CM hasn't grasped this bill": Tejashwi Yadav hits out at Samrat Choudhary

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over his remarks on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, alleging that the ruling BJP was attempting to pus... read..

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"Congress must explain when poor women will get chance": Samrat Choudhary slams Opposition after Constitution Amendment Bill fails in Lok Sabha

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday lambasted the Congress-led INDIA Bloc over the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill, questioning their commitment to empowering women from marginalised sections.... read..

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"We are one nation": RSS leader Indresh Kumar highlights 'unity in diversity' after Constitution Amendment Bill setback

Following the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha to tweak women's reservation, senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday criticised the opposition and underlined that "unity in diversity" is the "most essential force" for the progres... read..

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"Delimitation cleverly brought into Women's Reservation Amendment Bill...": Tejaswi Yadav

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and the Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejaswi Yadav, said that the Delimitation Bill has been very cleverly brought with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.... read..

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Bihar: Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar fills out self-enumeration form

Rajya Sabha MP and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Friday filled out the self-enumeration form.... read..

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary flags off 'Nari Shakti for Viksit Bharat' run in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday participated in the Nari Shakti Vandan Abhiyan program in Patna.... read..

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Samrat Choudhary will accelerate development in Bihar, says BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha

BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha has affirmed that the newly elected Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, will accelerate the pace of development and curb crime and corruption in the State.... read..

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"PM Modi guaranteed states that no one's representation will decrease": Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Women's Reservation Bill

Backing the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill, Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does what he says, adding that the prime minister has guaranteed the states that "no one's representation will... read..

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West Asia conflict threatens Indian medicine prices as raw material costs skyrocket

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has begun to ripple through India's healthcare sector, with pharmaceutical distributors warning of a significant price hike for life-saving drugs.... read..

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Bihar: CM Samrat Choudhary offers prayers at Takht Shri Patna Sahib

A day after taking oath as Chief Minister, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary offered prayers at the Takht Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib here on Thursday and resolved to build a strong and prosperous Bihar.... read..

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"Rajiv Gandhi worked to secure 33 per cent women's reservation in panchayats": Congress' Akhilesh Prasad Singh

Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Thursday said that the initiative to provide 33 per cent reservation for women belongs to Congress.... read..

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"Samrat Choudhary my elder brother, hope he continues to develop Bihar": JDU's Nishant Kumar

JDU Leader Nishant Kumar on Thursday called the newly appointed Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary his "elder brother" and reiterated to carry forward the vision of his father and Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar.... read..

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50% increase in Lok Sabha seats will benefit southern states as well: TDP's Palla Srinivas Rao on Delimitation Bill

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) State President and Gajuwaka MLA, Palla Srinivas Rao, on Thursday said the proposed delimitation exercise providing for a 50 per cent increase in parliamentary seats would benefit southern states as well and is not based solely on... read..

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"Magnificent legacy and worthy succession": JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad on new Bihar government

Janata Dal (United) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad on Thursday said that the new government in Bihar would carry forward the development vision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, describing it as a "magnificent legacy and worthy succession," as Samrat Choudhary ... read..

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Bihar's 1st BJP CM Samrat Choudhary takes charge; retains Home Ministry and 29 portfolios

Marking a historic shift in the state's political landscape, Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday.... read..

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"Samrat Choudhary will take Bihar forward...": Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday said that the new Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary will fulfil any shortfalls left in Bihar and drive it towards development.... read..

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"Even after 21 years of NDA rule, Bihar lags far behind: Tejashwi Yadav as Samrat Choudhary becomes new CM

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Wednesday congratulated newly sworn-in Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary while also criticising the NDA government in Bihar.... read..

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Nitish Kumar still our neta: Bihar Deputy CM designate Vijay Kumar Chaudhary

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister-designate Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Wednesday expressed gratitude to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while confirming loyalty to him ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Samrat Chaudhary as Chief Minister.... read..

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Conservation efforts meet economic concern: Annual 61-day fishing ban begins on East Coast

The central government has officially enforced a 61-day fishing ban across India's eastern territorial waters, effective from April 15 to June 14.... read..

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"Deception has been done with people of Bihar...": Congress leader Tariq Anwar ahead of Samrat Choudhary's oath taking ceremony

Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Wednesday said that the people of Bihar have been deceived as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) fought elections and made promises under his name, but now Samrat Choudhary is going to take the oath as Bihar CM.... read..

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A new era for climate forecasting: Andhra University to host ?180 crore National Monsoon Mission

Andhra University is poised to become a global hub for atmospheric research as the Government of India prepares to launch the prestigious National Monsoon Mission at its campus.... read..

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"By the grace of Modi and Shah": Shakuni Choudhary hails son Samrat's elevation as Bihar CM

Reacting to Samrat Chaudhary becoming the new Chief Minister of Bihar, his father Shakuni Chaudhary on Wednesday said the achievement was possible due to the blessings of senior NDA leaders.... read..

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"Development done under Nitish Kumar will be advanced," says BJP's Sanjay Saraogi as Samrat Choudhary set to take over as CM

Ahead of Samrat Choudhary taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi said the state's development trajectory would continue under his leadership following the tenure of former Chief Minister Nitish Ku... read..

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Pashupati Kumar Paras admitted to Patna hospital, Union Minister Chirag Paswan visits uncle to inquire on health

Former Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras has been hospitalised in Patna since Tuesday morning, Union Minister Chirag Paswan has informed.... read..

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"NDA govt again, no need to worry": JD(U)'s Bijendra Yadav, Vijay Choudhary take oath as Bihar Deputy CMs

Senior Janata Dal (United) leader and Bihar Finance Minister, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, and party leader Vijay Kumar Choudhary took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar.... read..

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"Bihar will reach new heights": Chirag Pawan congratulates new CM Samrat Choudhary, says "will miss Nitish in state"

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday congratulated Bihar's new Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, saying that the state will touch new heights under his leadership and will take forward the efforts of former CM and veteran leader Nitish Kumar.... read..

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Nitish Kumar's era ends in Bihar, BJP's Samrat Chaudhary sworn in as CM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Chaudhary took oath as Bihar Chief Minister on Wednesday.... read..

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"New govt will have my full cooperation, guidance": Nitish Kumar after resigning as Bihar CM

Rajya Sabha MP and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation as the Bihar Chief Minister to the Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) on Tuesday, marking the end of his over two-decade-long career as the CM.... read..

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Emotional and historic moment: Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Samrat Chaudhary elected as Leader of BJP Legislative Party in Bihar

BJP's Central Observer for Bihar and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar.... read..

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"Bihar will now be governed by Gujarat": RJD's Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar's resignation

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the resignation of Nitish Kumar as Bihar Chief Minister, alleging that "Bihar will now be governed by Gujarat."... read..

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"Today everything will become clear": BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Bihar CM announcement

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Maithili Thakur on Tuesday said that the name of the next Chief Minister of Bihar will be decided in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting today.... read..

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Emotional and historic moment: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Samrat Choudhary elected as Leader of BJP Legislative Party in Bihar

BJP's Central Observer for Bihar and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar.... read..

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Samrat Choudhary thanks BJP leadership for trust posed in him, says Nitish Kumar taught a lot in terms of governance

Newly-elected leader of the BJP Legislative party in Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, who is set to take over as new Bihar Chief Minister, on Tuesday expressed his deep gratitude to the party's central leadership and described his new role as a "sacred opportunit... read..

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Hopeful that Samrat Choudhary will carry forward works of Nitish Kumar: BJP MP Jaiswal

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Tuesday said that the work carried out under the leadership of JDU chief Nitish Kumar will be taken forward by Samrat Choudhary as Bihar Chief Minister.... read..

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Samrat Chaudhary thanks BJP leadership for trust posed in him, says Nitish Kumar taught a lot in terms of governance

Newly-elected leader of the BJP Legislative party in Bihar, Samrat Chaudhary, who is set to take over as new Bihar Chief Minister, on Tuesday expressed his deep gratitude to the party's central leadership and described his new role as a "sacred opportunit... read..

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"Samrat Choudhary will do excellent work for state": Bihar Minister Shreyasi Singh

Bihar Minister Shreyasi Singh on Tuesday expressed a mix of nostalgia and optimism regarding the change in power, reflecting on the long tenure of Nitish Kumar and the expectations placed upon the incoming leadership.... read..

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"Good work will be done": JD(U) MLA Anant Singh welcomes NDA move to elect Samrat Choudhary as Bihar CM

Janata Dal (United) MLA Anant Singh has welcomed the leadership transition in Bihar as Samrat Choudhary is set to become the first BJP Chief Minister of the state.... read..

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"Will fulfil dreams of Viksit Bihar": Kushwaha on Samrat Choudhary elected as leader of NDA Legislative Party in Bihar

JD(U) MLA Umesh Singh Kushwaha on Tuesday welcomed the election of Samrat Choudhary as the Leader of NDA Legislative Party in Bihar, expressing confidence that he will take forward the vision of a "Viksit Bihar".... read..

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Samrat Choudhary set to be new Bihar CM, elected leader of BJP legislative party

Samrat Choudhary was on Tuesday elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar, paving the way for his elevation as the state Chief Minister following the resignation of Nitish Kumar.... read..

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"Govt will function under support, guidance of Nitish Kumar": JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha on Bihar CM announcement

Janta Dal (United) National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday lauded the political journey of Bihar under outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling it an "emotional moment" for the people of the state.... read..

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Outgoing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs State Cabinet meeting at Old Secretariat

The outgoing Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday chaired the State Cabinet meeting at the Old Secretariat.... read..

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"It was last Cabinet meeting in which CM Nitish Kumar addressed all MLAs": JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha

Janta Dal (United) National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday said that it was the last Cabinet meeting of the outgoing chief minister Nitish Kumar in which he addressed all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).... read..

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"Samrat Choudhary will work to accelerate NDA's good governance": Bihar Minister Jibesh Kumar

Bihar Minister Jibesh Kumar on Tuesday said that the NDA's governance in the state will continue as Samrat Choudhary was elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party.... read..

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"Following in Nitish's footsteps": Ram Nath Thakur on Samrat Choudhary elected as leader of NDA Legislative Party in Bihar

Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur on Tuesday welcomed the unanimous election of Samrat Choudhary as the leader of the Bihar NDA Legislative Party.... read..

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Beginning of new era: Samrat Choudhary succeeds Nitish Kumar to become Bihar's 1st BJP CM

Samrat Choudhary is set to become Bihar's next Chief Minister, marking a historic shift as the first BJP leader to hold the post.... read..

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BJP leader Samrat Choudhary meets Bihar Governor, stakes claim to form state government

Newly-elected leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, met Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday and staked a claim to form the government in the state.... read..

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