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Who asked you to come?: Balakrishna snaps at man at airport, alerts security

A video from Visakhapatnam airport shows Nandamuri Balakrishna snapping at a man in the crowd, demanding security keep him away. Though he later calmed down and took selfies with fans, the mans identity remains unknown

Mid Day 19 Nov 2025 6:24 pm

Nitish Kumar is leader of NDA in Bihar, submits resignation as CM

Patna: JD (U) Supremo Nitish Kumar on Wednesday submitted his resignation as the head of the outgoing NDA government in Bihar to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, state BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal said. The governor accepted his resignation and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, he said. Also ReadDalits, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 19 Nov 2025 5:55 pm

Nitish Kumar Elected As Leader Of NDA In Bihar

PATNA, Nov 19: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar was chosen leader of the NDA in Bihar during a meeting of newly elected MLAs of the alliance partners here on Wednesday, state minister Shrawon Kumar said. Kumar will take oath as the chief minister for a record 10th time at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. The proposal for the leader of NDA was moved by JD(U)s Vijay Choudhary and seconded by BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha. MLAs of the [] The post Nitish Kumar Elected As Leader Of NDA In Bihar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 19 Nov 2025 5:38 pm

On Nitish Kumars Oath-Taking Day, Prashant Kishor To Hold One-Day Fast In Patna After Poll Rout

Prashant Kishor will observe a silent fast at Gandhi Bhitiharwa Ashram after Jan Suraaj failed in Bihar polls.

News18 19 Nov 2025 5:33 pm

The house of Lalu: Inside the slow, painful unraveling of Bihars most powerful political dynasty

Bihar's 2025 election results have triggered a significant crisis within the Rashtriya Janata Dal, leading to a dramatic drop in seats and exposing deep-seated family and organizational rifts. The fallout includes public declarations of departure and accusations of gatekeeping, casting a shadow over the party's future stability and leadership.

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 3:48 pm

Another Bihar Police video goes viral, this time showing a pregnant woman being dragged on a Patna road

A viral video shows a Bihar policeman dragging a pregnant woman on a scooter in Patna. Another incident involved police allegedly abusing and assaulting a biker on a bridge without provocation. The biker claims he was threatened to delete the video and warned of arrest if he didn't comply.

The Economic Times 19 Nov 2025 3:22 pm

Major train disaster averted in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam-Koraput DMU was stopped after its loco pilot observed that a goods train was coming from the opposite direction on the same track

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 2:17 pm

Nitish chosen JD(U) legislature leader; BJP keeps Samrat Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha as Bihar deputy CMs

With the new Bihar government set to be formed on Thursday, the JD(U) and BJP held their legislature party meetings on Wednesday, retaining the status quo among their top leaders. JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar has been chosen as the leader of the partys legislature wing during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Patna, while the BJP elected Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as leaders of its legislature party. JD(U) minister Shrawon Kumar said that the decision was taken ahead of a meeting of NDA constituents, where Kumar is also expected to be chosen as the leader of the alliance in the state. Chaudhary and Sinha will also continue as deputy chief ministers, as Kumar is set to take oath as Bihar chief minister for a record tenth time at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. I thank the party leadership and all MLAs who have again given me a chance to lead the party. The BJP has expressed its faith in the BJP and the party will try to meet their expectations, Chaudhary told reporters. The NDA retained power in the recently concluded assembly elections with a landslide margin, winning 202 of the 243 seats, with the BJP securing 89, JD(U) 85, LJP(RV) 19, HAM 5 and RLM 4. Earlier, TNIE reported that NDA allies had engaged in hard bargaining over the last few days, seeking plum portfolios in the new Bihar Cabinet. The speaker's post is expected to stay with the BJP, while Nitish is likely to retain Home Ministry despite the BJP pressing him to part with it. Sources told TNIE that the names of two prominent BJP leaders for the position of Speaker have already been considered, one of whom will be finalised at today's BJP legislature party meeting in Patna. While earlier it was speculated that NDA ally Chirag Paswans LJP (RV) might get a deputy CMs post, the BJP retalined both deputy CM posts. NDA firms up formula for Bihar government formation

The New Indian Express 19 Nov 2025 1:10 pm

Nitish Kumar to be elected as NDA leader in Bihar today

Nitish Kumar, who will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday, will be first elected as leader of the JD(U) legislature party and then the leader of the NDA

The Hindu Businessline 19 Nov 2025 11:43 am

JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar to be elected as NDA leader in Bihar today

Kumar, who will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time at Patna`s historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday, will be first elected as leader of the JD(U) legislature party and then the leader of the NDA during a meeting of the constituents of the five-party alliance

Mid Day 19 Nov 2025 11:18 am

Watch: Rohini Acharya slams journalist for saying married daughters should not spend much time at their parents home

Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad, strongly criticized a journalist's remark that married daughters shouldn't spend much time at their parents' home. She also condemned accusations of profiting from her kidney donation to her father, urging critics to donate themselves instead.

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 10:39 am

Bihar: BJP may retain Speaker; JD(U) Home

NEW DELHI/PATNA : Amid hard bargaining among NDA allies over plum portfolios in the new Bihar ministry on Tuesday, the Speakers post is expected to stay with the BJP, while Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may retain Home despite the BJP pressing him to part with it. Sources said on the names of two prominent BJP leaders for the position of Speaker have already been considered, one of whom will be finalised at Wednesdays BJP legislature party meeting in Patna. While earlier it was speculated that Chirag Paswans party might get a deputy CMs post, it now appears that the BJP would pocket both deputy CM posts, with the party considering appointing new faces for that position. Initially, the JD(U) wanted the Speakers post. It however, yielded and then pitched for a deputy CMs post. Prem Kumar, an eight-time BJP MLA from Gaya Town, is the frontrunner for the post of Speaker. Potential candidates for the deputy CM include Mangal Pandey, who has the backing of the RSS and served as health minister in the outgoing government, and Sanjiv Chaurasia or Vijay Kumar Sinha. After a three-hour meeting JD(U) leaders had with home minister Amit Shah, a formula for ministerial berths was agreed in principle. Apart from the CM, the ministry will have 16 from the BJP, 14 from JD(U), three from Chirags LJP(RV) and one each from Jitan Ram Manjhis Hindustani Awam Morcha and Upendra Kushwahas Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Nitish visited Gandhi Maidan to inspect preparations of the oath-taking ceremony on November 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and others are expected to attend. Nitish to resign today Nitish will resign as head of the outgoing govt on Wednesday to start the formal process of forming a new government, which will take its oath of office the following day.

The New Indian Express 19 Nov 2025 8:13 am

Bihar Congress cracks whip on 43 for flouting party discipline during polls

PATNA: Bihar Congress on Tuesday initiated disciplinary action against 43 leaders, including former ministers and MLAs, for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities during the assembly elections. The party suffered a severe drubbing with only six seats in its kitty. The partys disciplinary committee issued show-cause notices to 43 party leaders for deviating from party lines and making anti-party statements. The committee has asked the leaders to reply in three days, failing which strict action will be initiated against them, including expulsion from the party for up to six years. If their clarification is not received within the stipulated time frame (November 21), the committee will be forced to take action, and this includes expulsion from the primary membership of the party for six years, said Kapil Dev Prasad, chairman of the state disciplinary committee. Those who were issued notices include former minister Afaq Alam, former spokesperson Anand Madhav, former MLA Chhatrapati Yadav, former minister Veena Shahi, former MLC Ajay Kumar Singh, former MLA Gajanand Shahi alias Munna Shahi, Sudhir Kumar alias Bunty Chaudhary, Banka district Congress committee president Kanchana Kumari, Saran district chief Bachchu Kumar Biru, and former Youth Congress president Raj Kumar Rajan. The committee stated that the partys discipline and unity remain the topmost priority, and anyone harming it will be dealt with seriously. PK: Will quit politics if Rs 2L promise fulfilled Launching a fresh attack on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday said he would quit politics if the new NDA government fulfilled its promise of transferring Rs 2 lakh each to bank accounts of 1.5 crore women.

The New Indian Express 19 Nov 2025 7:36 am

Bihar: Prashant Kishor vows to continue 'mission'

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor broke his silence on his party's electoral defeat in Bihar, vowing to continue his mission despite the poor performance. He alleged misuse of state machinery and government schemes to influence voters, claiming the ruling party would have secured fewer seats without these interventions. Kishor announced a 24-hour fast to reflect on the results.

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 3:56 am

What the Nuapada bypoll result signals

The era of Naveen Patnaik may be approaching its end

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 1:16 am

Goans turn to NSE to make moolah

Shoma Patnaik Panaji Goans are highly interested in equity and capital markets investments with the state having as many as 2.68 lakh registered investors on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai, as on October 31, this year. A research report by the NSE, has disclosed that the state saw a sharp rise in the number []

The Navhind Times 19 Nov 2025 1:16 am

Over 14k qualify in BPSC 71st prelim exam

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:45 am

BJP, JDU resist LJP(RV)s demand for deputy CM post

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:45 am

Shravan Kumar & Acharya Kishore Kunal awards on Dec 29

Join us at Patna's Mahavir Mandir on December 29 as we pay tribute to those who embody selfless service through the distinguished Shravan Kumar Award and the Acharya Kishore Kunal Social Service Award. Commemorating the first death anniversary of Acharya Kishore Kunal, the latter will be bestowed with a Rs 1 lakh prize.

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:23 am

Maurya to oversee election of BJP legislative party leader

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:22 am

Notorious criminal escapes from NMCH

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:21 am

Outgoing MLA surrenders in attempt to murder case

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:18 am

Four held in Patna on charge of gang-raping girl in hotel

Patna authorities have made a significant breakthrough in a distressing gang-rape case, apprehending four individuals, including the main suspect, Chunnu Kumar. Reports indicate that Kumar manipulated the victim into meeting him at a hotel after she ended their interaction. He, accompanied by another assailant, allegedly committed the crime, with two more individuals assisting.

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:16 am

3 cops hurt in attack during liquor raid

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:15 am

Gender equality key to devpt, says CUSB VC

Central University of South Bihar's Vice-Chancellor Kameshwar Nath Singh emphasized the university's dedication to fostering a research-conducive atmosphere for all scholars. Addressing a session on women-led development, he stressed the equal capabilities of men and women, asserting that national progress hinges on their collaborative participation as partners, ensuring balanced growth through shared responsibility and mutual respect.

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:14 am

PK blames misuse of state machinery for poor poll show

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:12 am

Sand mafias SUV attack kills SAP jawan in Patna

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:09 am

BIADA allots land to industrial units in state

The Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority has designated 6.13 acres for 16 emerging industrial units throughout the state. These initiatives, which encompass sectors such as food processing, textiles, and manufacturing, are projected to draw in Rs 474 crore in investments and generate approximately 777 jobs. This initiative underscores Bihar's dedication to nurturing a vibrant investment ecosystem and fostering employment-driven progress.

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 12:08 am

Bihar: Nitish to be elected as leader of NDA on November 19

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is all set to be elected as leader of the NDA on Wednesday ahead of the formation of a new government under his leadership in the state on November 20. Kumar, who will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time, will be first elected as leader Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 18 Nov 2025 8:59 pm

TVS InvIT opens expanded phase of industrial park in Visakhapatnam

Strategically located, the built-to-suit industrial facility lies along theAnakapalleAnandapuram Expressway (NH-16) and offers direct access to Visakhapatnam Port ensuring smooth multimodal access for regional connectivity

The Hindu Businessline 18 Nov 2025 7:13 pm

Chaos at Vizag airport: Balakrishna scolds fan, video goes viral

Hyderabad: Tollywood actor and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna once again hit the headlines for an angry outburst. Known for his energetic and unpredictable nature, Balakrishna lost his temper at the Visakhapatnam Airport while arriving for the Akhanda 2 movie promotions. Incident at the Airport Balakrishna landed in Visakhapatnam on Monday evening. A large number of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 18 Nov 2025 5:44 pm

Three cops injured in attack during liquor raid

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 5:28 pm

Prashant Kishor accepts full responsibility for Jan Suraajs Bihar Poll debacle

PATNA: Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday broke his silence on his partys debacle in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, taking full responsibility for its poor performance. In his first reaction since the announcement of the poll results on 14 November, Kishor said that although his team had made honest and sincere efforts, they had failed to convince people of the partys ideology and policies. We failed to convince people what we meant for them. So, they voted in favour of the NDA, he told the media. The Jan Suraaj Party contested 238 seats but failed to win a single one, securing just 3.44 per cent of the vote share. In 68 constituencies, the JSP even received fewer votes than NOTA. While three candidates withdrew their nominations, one extended support to the BJP. Bihar Elections 2025: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party fails to make waves Kishor said that although his team had worked sincerely, they did not receive the desired public response, leading to results that were far from expectations. Forget about systematic change, we could not even bring about a change in government, he said, while resolving to continue his fight for systemic reform. Its true that the election results did not come on expected lines, but we will continue our struggle. We will not sit idle and will continue to raise the voice of the people of Bihar. Though we failed to win even a single seat, we certainly played some role in changing Bihars politics, he added. Responding to a media query, the JSP founder said the party would review the mistakes that led to its poor electoral performance. We will identify the mistakes and rectify them. If the public does not show faith in us, the responsibility for that is entirely mine, he said. He acknowledged that he had failed to win the trust of the people of Bihar in the 2025 Assembly election. I failed to explain the basis on which they should vote and why they should create a new system, he said, adding that he would observe a day of silence at Gandhis Bhitiharwa Ashram in West Champaran on 20 November. Kishor thanked the BJPJD(U)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for its landslide victory and said the new government now carries a greater responsibility to fulfil its pre-election promises. A greater responsibility now lies on the new government, he added. Referring to factors that influenced the election outcome, the political strategist-turned-activist claimed that the JD(U) would not have won more than 25 seats had the government not credited 10,000 each to the bank accounts of Jeevika Didis just days before the polls. He reiterated his earlier statement that he would quit politics if the JD(U) secured more than 25 seats. If Nitish Kumar transfers the 2 lakh he promised to 1.5 crore Jeevika Didis, and proves he did not win by buying votes, I will retire from politics, he asserted. Despite the setback, Kishor vowed to continue his struggle. I will work twice as hard as you have seen me work over the past three years and put in all my energy. There is no question of backing down. There is no turning back until I fulfil my resolve to make Bihar better, he said.

The New Indian Express 18 Nov 2025 4:04 pm

Bihar Board Date Sheet 2026: BSEB to announce Classes 10,12 exam date, schedule; check details, how to download

Bihar Board Date Sheet 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will release the dates for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026. BSEB will make an official announcement at the BSEB headquarters via a press conference in Patna.

DNA India 18 Nov 2025 3:55 pm

JD(U) would have been bundled up with 25 seats had it not given Rs 10,000 to women: Prashant Kishor

Patna, Nov 18 (PTI) Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor on Tuesday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U) would have been bundled up with just 25 seats had his government not given Rs 10,000 to 60,000 beneficiaries in each constituency just before the assembly elections and promised Rs 2 lakh to 1.5 crore women across the state under self-employment initiatives. Addressing a press conference here, Kishor said that his Jan Suraaj Party made an honest effort but failed to make a mark in the polls, and that he took full responsibility for the debacle. Kishor also alleged that

The Sen Times 18 Nov 2025 1:39 pm

Lalu Yadav breaks silence amid family feud over daughter Rohini's outburst against Tejashwi. Here's what he told RJD MLAs

Lalu Yadav's family is embroiled in a public feud after daughter Rohini Acharya quit politics, accusing brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aides of humiliation and abuse. Lalu Prasad Yadav has stated he will resolve the internal family matter privately, while party leaders focus on strengthening the RJD. He made the remarks at a party meeting in Patna.

The Economic Times 18 Nov 2025 12:35 pm

Bathani Tola: A massacre, a conviction, an acquittal and a 30-year wait for justice that still haunts Bihars bloodiest caste crime

Thirty years after the Bathani Tola massacre, survivors of the Ranvir Sena attack, which claimed 21 lives including children and women, still await justice. Despite a lower court conviction, the Patna High Court acquitted all accused in 2012. The case now languishes in the Supreme Court, leaving victims in a prolonged state of uncertainty and despair.

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 11:23 am

Do I see the party? Or family?: Emotional Tejashwi Yadav confronts feud as Lalu Prasad steps in, RJD backs him again

Tejashwi Yadav faced family pressure and offered to resign as RJD leader. Lalu Prasad intervened, ensuring Tejashwi continues to lead the legislative party. The RJD reviewed its poor election performance. Some leaders blamed EVMs for the defeat. The party secured significantly fewer seats compared to the previous election.

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 10:41 am

'Jaichands will have to pay price, face consequences': Tej Pratap on 'insult' to Rohini Acharya

PATNA: Tej Pratap Yadav, the chief of Janshakti Janta Dal and elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, has come out in support of his sister, Rohini Acharya, following her recent public allegations of humiliation by her brother Tejashwi Yadav and aide, Sanjay Yadav, stating Jaichands will have to pay the price and face the consequences. The former Bihar minister, who lost the election from Mahua assembly seat, voiced his sentiments in support of his sister Rohini Acharya in a post on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for traitors. I will not tolerate the insult to our sister under any circumstances. Jaichands will have to pay the price for their misdeeds. They will have to face the consequences. Whatever has happened with Rohni didi has shaken me. I tolerated whatever happened to me, but I can't tolerate this insult to my sister. It's unacceptable and unbearable, Yadav said. , ! # pic.twitter.com/MPVzBGv1kS Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) November 17, 2025 I must tell all these Jaichands. If they target our family, people of Bihar will never forgive them, he added. Rohini Acharya blames Sanjay Yadav, Rameez for causing rift in family: Who are they? RJD president Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya on Sunday alleged that she has been sworn at and accused of extracting crores of rupees and a party ticket in exchange for a filthy kidney that she gave to her ailing father. A day after having left for Delhi, claiming that she had been driven out of her parents' home by the cohorts of her younger brother Tejashwi Yadav, the 47-year-old shared lurid details of what took place at their place after the party suffered a debacle in the Bihar assembly polls. In a couple of posts on her X handle, Acharya alleged, I was sworn at (gandi galiyan di gayi), and was accused of having given my filthy (gandi) kidney to my father in exchange for crores of rupees and a party ticket. Acharya, who had donated a kidney to Prasad a few years ago, had contested last year's Lok Sabha polls, unsuccessfully, from Saran. In her emotionally charged posts, she rued having made the sacrifice to save her father's life without caring for the approval of my husband and my in-laws or for the well-being of my three children. In a dig at Tejashwi Yadav, her father's heir apparent, she said, May all married women, if they have a brother, never take such a step. They should ask their brother to donate his own kidney or that of a Haryanvi friend. 'I just disowned my brother... my father always stood by me,' says Rohini Acharya

The New Indian Express 18 Nov 2025 9:41 am

Lalu pari-war: After Rohini, 3 more daughters walk out of Patna home

A bitter family feud has erupted within Lalu Prasad's family, with daughter Rohini Acharya alleging humiliation and abuse from her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his associates after donating a kidney to her father. The fallout intensified as three more sisters left their parents' home, while Tej Pratap Yadav voiced support for Rohini, accusing 'betrayers' of targeting the family.

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 9:36 am

Bihar Government Formation LIVE: Preparations Underway In Patna, Nitish Kumar To Be Sworn-In For 10th Term

Bihar Government Formation LIVE: PM Modi and several top NDA leaders are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday.

News18 18 Nov 2025 9:00 am

Odishas popular singer Humane Sagar dies at 36; CM Majhi, BJDs Naveen Patnaik convey condolences

The Odia singer was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF), multi-organ dysfunction syndrome and other complications

The Hindu 18 Nov 2025 8:32 am

RJD claims Tejashwi to lead Oppn charge in Assembly

PATNA: The RJD claimed on Monday that its Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Prasad Yadav would serve as the LoP in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, aswith 25 MLAsthe party has a little over 10% of the strength of the 243-member House. A party is required to have 10% of the total strength to have its member recognised as LoP. In this case. A decision to this effect was taken at RJDs legislature party meeting convened at 1 Polo Road residence of Tejashwi to review debacle of RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in the Assembly elections. In the meeting, RJD founder Lalu Prasad, former chief minister and MLC Rabri Devi, and Patliputra MP Misa Bharti adopted the resolution in this regard. All the newly elected MLAs and unsuccessful candidates were present at the meeting being held after three days of results of Assembly elections. Tejashwi discussed at length the reasons for the poor performance of the party in the election and reiterated his resolve to continue its fight for justice. RJD MLA Alok Mehta later blamed the election commission for crushing defeat of the Opposition alliance in the election. Such a dismal performance is attributed to discrepancies in the polling. We did not lose, but we made to lose election, he said. Another MLA Bago Singh said that state governments decision to provide Rs 10,000 each to Jeevika Didis under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojna influenced a large chunk of female voters who favoured NDA in the election. The election commission should look into it, he said.

The New Indian Express 18 Nov 2025 7:52 am

Tejashwis man friday in centre of Lalu family rift

PATNA: Sanjay Yadav, 41, has long been a surging presence in the RJD. In recent weeks, his name has surfaced at the centre of the turbulence in the first family of the partys founder and former CM, Lalu Prasad. Matters came to a head on Saturday, when Lalus daughter Rohini Acharya publicly quit politics and severed ties with the household, blaming Sanjay. A post-graduate in computer science from Mahendragarh, Haryana, Sanjay worked as a software engineer in Delhi before meeting Tejashwi in 2012. Former Union minister Ram Kripal Yadav says his son Abhimanyu introduced them. Ram Kripal, then in the RJD, was known as Lalus Hanuman. The Sanjay-Tejashwi association strengthened after the 2015 assembly election, when the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan campaign was designed by Prashant Kishor, and Nitish Kumars JD(U) was part of the alliance; the Mahagathbandhan had formed the government. Ahead of the 2020 elections, as Lalus health declined, Sanjay headed the partys war room and established his place. He managed Tejashwis 2020 campaign--RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. In 2024, he was made a Rajya Sabha MP and became the most influential figure in RJD after Tejashwi. He was behind several interventions, including that RJD posters feature only Tejashwi to blunt jungle raj barbs. During RJDs Bihar Adhikar Yatra this year, Rohini had criticised an unnamed figure for alleged overreach; on Saturday, she named Sanjay and his associate Rameez Nemath for her ouster from her parents family. Tej Pratap Yadav, himself recently expelled from the family, defended her and warned of Jai Chands (traitors).

The New Indian Express 18 Nov 2025 7:47 am

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term

PATNA, Nov 17: The process for formation of the new NDA Government in Bihar began on Monday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and recommended the dissolution of the outgoing assembly with effect from November 19. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kumar, the JD(U) supremo, will again meet the Governor on Wednesday and tender his resignation along with a letter of support from all other constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). JD(U) sources [] The post Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Nov 2025 4:02 am

Bihar: Will sort out family feud, Lalu Yadav tells RJD MLAs

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 2:29 am

Man held on theft charges

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 1:42 am

Patli bus terminal faces delay due to land hurdles

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 1:20 am

Examine role of personal associate: JD(U) to Tejashwi

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 1:16 am

Now, March 2026 deadline fordelayed electronic city project

Shoma Patnaik Panaji Goas delayed electronic city project at Tuem has now got March 2026 as the new date for completion, with the state government starting to push companies having plots to commence production in the next three months. Units with allotted plots have been told to start functioning soon or else return the plots, []

The Navhind Times 18 Nov 2025 1:14 am

Bihar's new government to be sworn in on November 20 at Gandhi Maidan

In an exciting political turn, the new Bihar government is set to take its oath on November 20 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior NDA leaders expected to grace the occasion, the event promises to be monumental.

The Economic Times 18 Nov 2025 12:31 am

Cash, silver bars seized

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:21 am

DGP opens Bihar Police stall at Sonepur Mela

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:18 am

52 cartridges recovered

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:12 am

Buidco bid to fast-track drainage works in city

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:12 am

Mother of BSF jawan shot dead in Gopalganj village

A BSF jawan's mother was shot dead at her home in Gopalganj district, allegedly due to a property dispute with relatives. Four assailants on two bikes opened fire, killing the 40-year-old on the spot. Police are investigating the FIR registered against relatives, with a land dispute cited as the motive.

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:11 am

Tej Pratap urges PM, Shah to probe pressure on parents

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:10 am

Children turn waste into dustbins in Begusarai village

Young changemakers in Begusarai's Bagwara village launched 'operation clean,' transforming waste into 150 dustbins. This initiative, supported by SOS Children's Villages India, not only tackled littering and reduced waste but also fostered creativity and responsibility among the children involved.

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:09 am

Acquire land for reservoir project without delay: CS

The Times of India 18 Nov 2025 12:09 am

Adventure Tourism Gains More Ground In Visakhapatnam

We wanted to give an adventure experience to the people and have resumed our activity, said C. Venkata Surya Teja, CEO of Vihang Adventures, a company with an established track record in the region.

Deccan Chronicle 17 Nov 2025 11:44 pm

Two vehicles collide near CMs house; none hurt

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 11:33 pm

Tejashwi chosen as RJD legislative party leader

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 11:30 pm

Sharmila urges Naidu to seek PM Modis assurance against VSP privatisation

Amaravati: APCC president Y S Sharmila on Monday urged Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to secure a clear assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant will not be privatised. She also urged Naidu to fight with the prime minister to merge the steel plant with the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Nov 2025 10:35 pm

CM Naidu Lauds GVMC For Making CII Partnership Summit A Success

The State government is paying special attention to develop Visakhapatnam as a tourist destination and requested officials and employees to maintain cleanliness and upkeep regularly: GVMC commissioner

Deccan Chronicle 17 Nov 2025 7:27 pm

Varnam Unveils The Snugglewalas: A Playful New World Built on Indian Craft

The Channapatna craft revivalists launch their first character-led collection blending storytelling, design, and 12 diverse Indian craft traditions.

Deccan Chronicle 17 Nov 2025 7:06 pm

PPU releases new academic calendar for UG & PG courses

Patliputra University has released its academic calendar for 2026, outlining examination schedules for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Key examinations for various UG and PG programs, including BEd and LLB, are slated to commence from March 2026, with results expected to be declared by April of the same year.

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 5:31 pm

Magadh division sees sharp increase in first-time MLAs

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 5:22 pm

Nitish meets Guv after cabinet authorises CM to recommend dissolution of assembly

Patna: The last cabinet meeting of the outgoing NDA government in Bihar on Monday authorised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to recommend dissolution of the assembly, official sources said. A resolution to this effect was unanimously passed in the meeting chaired by Kumar, which lasted for 10 minutes, they said. Also ReadNDAs landslide victory in Bihar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Nov 2025 2:03 pm

Don't save your god-like parents if...: Rohini Acharyas emotional post rocks Lalu Prasad clan after Bihar poll drubbing

Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, has publicly accused her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aides of abuse and humiliation, leading to a significant rift within the influential political family. Her emotional posts, detailing personal insults and threats, emerged shortly after the RJD's poor performance in the Bihar assembly polls, intensifying internal party turmoil.

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 1:02 pm

Nitish Kumar meets Guv Arif Khan after cabinet authorises CM to recommend dissolution of assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday met Governor Arif Mohammad Khan after the last cabinet meeting of the outgoing NDA government in Bihar 'authorised' the JD(U) leader to recommend dissolution of the assembly, official sources said. On November 19, Kumar will submit his resignation to the Governor as head of the outgoing government, one of the sources said. He is likely to be sworn in again on Thursday (November 20). On Sunday, Nitish Kumar held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official residence in Patna to discuss the formation of the new government. According to coalition insiders , the NDA is expected to follow the same formula for portfolio allocation that it adopted during ticket distribution. Under the emerging arrangement, Nitish Kumars JD(U) will retain the Chief Ministers post. The BJP and Chirag Paswans LJP (Ram Vilas) are each likely to secure one Deputy Chief Ministers position, signalling a balanced power-sharing structure within the alliance. As per the Cabinet-sharing formula, the BJP is expected to get 1516 ministerial berths, the JD(U) around 14, the LJP (RV) three, and Jitan Ram Manjhis HAM and Upendra Kushwahas RLM one each.

The New Indian Express 17 Nov 2025 12:26 pm

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar submits resignation before NDA is sworn in again

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday submitted the letter of recommendation regarding the dissolution of the current government to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, ahead of the formation of the new government. He is likely to be sworn in again on Thursday (November 20). On Sunday, Nitish Kumar held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official residence in Patna to discuss the formation of the new government. According to coalition insiders , the NDA is expected to follow the same formula for portfolio allocation that it adopted during ticket distribution. Under the emerging arrangement, Nitish Kumars JD(U) will retain the Chief Ministers post. The BJP and Chirag Paswans LJP (Ram Vilas) are each likely to secure one Deputy Chief Ministers position, signalling a balanced power-sharing structure within the alliance. As per the Cabinet-sharing formula, the BJP is expected to get 1516 ministerial berths, the JD(U) around 14, the LJP (RV) three, and Jitan Ram Manjhis HAM and Upendra Kushwahas RLM one each.

The New Indian Express 17 Nov 2025 12:26 pm

Bihar Government Oath On Nov 20, PM Modi, All Top Ministers To Be Present

Following the NDA's thumping victory in the Bihar Assembly polls, JDU chief Nitish Kumar will take the oath as Chief Minister on Thursday at the historic Gandhi Maidan in the state capital Patna

NDTV 17 Nov 2025 10:59 am

Nitish Kumar cabinet taking shape: Chirag Paswan set for 3 berths; Jitan Ram Manjhi, Upendra Kushwaha to get 1 each

Bihar's new NDA government is set to be formed this week, with Nitish Kumar taking oath as chief minister for a record 10th time on November 20. Smaller allies like LJP(RV), HAM(S), and RLM are expected to receive cabinet berths, while BJP and JD(U) will hold the majority of ministerial positions. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are underway.

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 10:50 am

RJD family rift deepens: JDU urges patriarch to break silence; Tej Pratap seeks Lalus nod to bury Jaichands

A public spat by RJD chief Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya against her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aides has ignited a family crisis. Rohini's allegations of abuse and humiliation, stemming from her kidney donation, have led to sisters leaving home. Tej Pratap Yadav voiced strong support, warning of severe repercussions and blaming Tejashwi's advisors.

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 10:20 am

Lalu's three more daughters leave home as family feud intensifies after Rohini's 'abuse' allegations

A public spat involving Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, and her brother Tejashwi Yadav is escalating into a major family feud. Rohini's accusations of mistreatment and betrayal after donating a kidney to her father have exposed deep rifts within the RJD, particularly after their election defeat. Other family members are reportedly leaving Patna amidst the turmoil.

The Economic Times 17 Nov 2025 8:36 am

Lalu Yadav family feud: Amid Rohini Acharya storm, spotlight turns to husband Samaresh Singh

Lalu Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, living in Singapore, has publicly revealed family rifts, accusing relatives of mistreating her after her life-saving kidney donation. This has caused significant turmoil, with sisters reportedly leaving home and brother Tej Pratap backing Rohini. Her husband, investment banker Samaresh Singh, remains a private figure amidst the unfolding political drama.

The Times of India 17 Nov 2025 8:33 am

RJD to hold reflection meet of winners & losers today

PATNA: Amid political churn, the RJD has convened a meeting with its newly elected MLAs, party candidates and other senior leaders on Monday to analyse the reasons for debacle in the Bihar assembly elections. Apart from the 25 newly elected MLAs, former MLAs, candidates who lost in the polls and other senior leaders have been asked to be present at the meeting to be chaired by Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who was INDIAs CM face. Candidates who lost election by narrow margin have been entrusted specific tasks for the meeting, a senior RJD leader said. He said the meeting will also deliberate on strengthening partys base at the grassroots level. There is nothing new in the meeting. Every party holds review meeting after the election results are announced. The leaders will discuss reasons for partys poor performance in assembly polls, RJD spokesperson Chitranjan Gagan said. Party slipped to third position in the seats tally The RJD secured 23% of the vote share, a slight dip from the 23.11% received in the 2020 polls in which it emerged as the single-largest party with 75 seats in the 243-member Bihar assembly. This time it slipped to the third position in seats tally, with BJP bagging 89 seats and JD(U) 85. In the 2025 Bihar assembly election, NDA secured three- fourths majority by getting 202 seats while Opposition Mahagathbandhan could bag only 35 seats. BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, followed by JD (85) and RJD (25). LJP (RV) got 19, Congress-6, AIMIM-5, HAM- 5, RLM-4, CPI (ML) -2 and IIP, CPI (M) and BSP one seat each. According to the Election Commission, NDA secured 46.52% of vote, ahead of Mahagathbandhans 37.64%. Around 1.15 crore people voted for RJD candidates. Congress finished with 8.71%, Left parties with 4.18%, VIP with 1.38% and IIP with 0.37%. Congress narrowly avoided its lowest tally ever (4 seats in 2010), RJDs worst performance, too, was in 2010 election (24 seats). The BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party with 89 seats, got 20.08% of the votes, up from the 19.46% in 2020. According to the EC, 1,00,811,43 people voted for the BJP.

The New Indian Express 17 Nov 2025 8:24 am