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 .
Three cops injured in attack during liquor raid
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
'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
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.
Odia singer Humane Sagar dies at 34 due to multiple organ failure
Odia singer Humane Sagar, 34, died on November 17, 2025, after severe multi-organ failure despite intensive treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. His sudden passing shocked fans and the Ollywood industry, prompting heartfelt tributes from Odisha leaders Mohan Majhi and Naveen Patnaik
Bihar Government Formation LIVE: PM Modi and several top NDA leaders are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday.
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
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.
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 .
Bihar: Will sort out family feud, Lalu Yadav tells RJD MLAs
Bihar: NDA MLAs to meet today to pick neta, Nitish Kumar poised for 10th term
Three held for stabbing juice vendor
Transport dept conducts road safety training for govt vehicle drivers
Patli bus terminal faces delay due to land hurdles
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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.
DGP opens Bihar Police stall at Sonepur Mela
Three die, 9 hurt as speeding car crashes into wedding procession in West Champaran
Boy found dead in Nawada canal
Buidco bid to fast-track drainage works in city
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.
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.
Acquire land for reservoir project without delay: CS
New housing complex for MLAs, MLCs ready for allotment in Patna
Family dispute will be resolved inside house, Lalu tells party cadre
Minor raped in SUV near Patna, accused arrested
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped in an SUV by a youth after being lured from an area near Patna. The accused, Sikesh Kumar, was arrested within two hours of the complaint. The victim revealed she was enticed into the vehicle and raped while it was driven towards Nalanda district.
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.
NDA MLAs' meet today to pick leader; Nitish poised for record 10th oath as Bihar CM
STF arrests key accused in Rs14-cr Dehradun gold robbery case
Tejashwi chosen as RJD legislative party leader
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 .
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
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.
NDAs dominance in Magadh marred by Bodh Gaya upset
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.
Magadh division sees sharp increase in first-time MLAs
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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on November 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other NDA leaders will attend the grand ceremony at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent Bihar elections. Cabinet berths for allies like LJP(RV), HAM-S, and RLM have been finalized.
Lalu Yadav's Family Feud Widens As 4 More Daughters Leave Patna After Rohini Acharya's Exit
Lalu Yadavs family feud deepened a day after Rohini Acharya quit politics, as four of his other daughters were also seen leaving Patna amid the escalating dispute.
Three more daughters move out of Lalus family
PATNA: The turbulence within the Rashtriya Janata Dals (RJD) first family deepened on Sunday, a day after Lalu Prasads daughter Rohini Acharya announced her decision to quit politics and sever ties with her family. What began as a single outburst has now snowballed into a full-blown family crisis. Three more of Lalus daughtersRajlakshmi, Ragini and Chandaleft the familys 10, Circular Road residence in Patna early Monday, taking their children and flying to Delhi. Sources said their departure reflected growing distress over the recent turmoil. On Sunday, Tej Pratap Yadav, who heads the newly launched Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), issued an emotional appeal to his father and a veiled warning to those he termed traitors. He said, Yesterdays incident has shaken me to the core. What happened to my sister is unbearable. Without naming anyone, he accused new faces of clouding Tejashwi Yadavs judgment and warned that the consequences of this injustice will be grave. I urge my father to intervene for the familys honour, he said. Neither Tejashwi nor his advisor, RJD MP Sanjay Yadav, has responded to Rohinis allegations linking them to the familys discord. RJD managed just 25 seats in the recent Assembly polls. Rohini, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Saran, alleged harassment and threats from Sanjay Yadav and his associate Rameez. With Rajlakshmi, Ragini, and Chandas exit, only Lalu, Rabri Devi, and Misa Bharti remain at the family home, which was once the nerve centre of RJDs politics. RJD review meeting today RJD has convened a meeting of its newly elected MLAs and senior leaders on Monday to analyse its poll result. The leaders will discuss partys poor performance in polls, said RJDs Chitranjan Gagan.
NDA firms up formula for Bihar government formation
PATNA: BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official residence in Patna to discuss the formation of a new government after the ruling alliance secured a three-fourth majority, winning 202 out of 243 seats, in the Assembly elections. Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha were among those who met Nitish. Earlier, he convened discussions with senior JD(U) leaders and all newly elected MLAs. JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh also attended. Sources said the NDA would follow the same formula for portfolio allocation as it did for ticket distribution. Nitish Kumars JD(U) will retain the Chief Ministers post, while the BJP and Chirag Paswans LJP (Ram Vilas) are likely to get one Deputy CM each. As per the cabinet-sharing formula, the BJP is expected to get 15-16 ministerial berths, the JD(U) around 14, the LJP (RV) three, and Jitan Ram Manjhis HAM and Upendra Kushwahas RLM one each. During the ticket distribution, for every MP, an NDA partner was given five-six assembly seats. So, it is likely that the same formula may be in place for cabinet berths, said a senior BJP leader. With 85 MLAs, the JD(U) could secure 14 berths besides the CM post. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha is likely to be replaced by LJP (RV) state president Raju Tiwari, elected from Govindganj, while former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, who won from Danapur, is being considered for the same post from the BJPs side. In the recently-concluded Assembly election, the NDA swept aside the Mahagathbandhan, with BJP emerging as the single-largest party, winning 89 seats. JD(U) followed with 85, LJP (RV) 19, HAM five, and RLM four. The RJD-led combine could muster only 35 seats. The JD(U) has instructed all its MLAs to remain in Patna from Monday onwards. Nitish is expected to recommend dissolution of the current cabinet on Monday before submitting his resignation to the Governor. This could be followed by the NDA meeting, sources said. Nitish could take oath as Chief Minister for a record tenth time on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on Prime Minister Narendra Modis availability. Preparations for the oath ceremony have begun at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
NDAs Panchamrit agenda drives its dominance in key city constituencies
Tejashwi set to review poll debacle on November 17
Facing pressure after the RJD's poor assembly election performance, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav will meet newly elected MLAs and candidates to review electoral setbacks. The meeting will analyze the party's performance, including potential strains in its Muslim-Yadav base and the impact of NDA's welfare schemes. Yadav has remained out of public view following the results and family discord.
UP man behind Lalu familys turmoil: Ex-cricketer, facing 12 criminal cases
NDA regains lost ground, sweeps Shahabad region
The NDA has made a significant comeback in Bihar's Shahabad region, securing 19 out of 22 assembly seats in the 2025 polls after facing setbacks in previous elections. A strategic alliance, including LJP (RV) and RLM, helped consolidate crucial voter bases. This success marks a strong recovery for the NDA in a historically challenging area.
Nitish set to take oath as CM for tenth time on Nov 20; last cabinet meet today
Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on Thursday, November 20, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend. Preparations are underway at Gandhi Maidan for the grand event, which will see the formation of a new NDA government including JD(U), BJP, LJP (RV), HAM-S, and RLM.
New govt blueprint almost final: Chirag
Chirag Paswan, chief of LJP (RV), announced that the new NDA government in Bihar will be formed before November 22nd. Discussions among alliance partners are progressing well, with a clear blueprint expected soon. Paswan made these remarks after visiting Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib with his family, where he prayed for Bihar's peace and prosperity.
Tejashwi setto review polldebacle today
Tejashwi set to review poll debacle today
Tejashwi Yadav is holding a crucial meeting today to dissect the RJD's unexpected electoral defeat, despite earlier confidence in forming the government. The review will scrutinize the loyalty of the traditional Muslim-Yadav vote bank and assess the impact of the NDA's welfare schemes. Yadav has remained out of public view following the results and personal family disputes.
Criminal with Rs 25k bounty arrested after gunfire exchange in Khusrupur
A 23-year-old wanted criminal, carrying a Rs 25,000 bounty, was shot in the leg and apprehended by Patna police following an exchange of gunfire. The individual, wanted for murder, robbery, and extortion, was found planning a major crime. Police recovered a pistol and live cartridges. He is currently receiving treatment under guard.
CPI(ML) questions Bihar assembly election outcomes, plans mass contact programme
CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya termed Bihar's election results an unnatural poll outcome. The party will conduct a week-long mass contact program starting November 18 to understand the unexpected results, where they won only two seats compared to twelve previously. Bhattacharya cited voter list changes and pre-election schemes as reasons for the NDA's landslide victory.
Dry conditions and gradual temperature rise expected this week: IMD
Bihar is set for a week of dry weather with stable temperatures, according to the IMD. Maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 28C and 30C, while minimums will remain steady for a few days before a slight rise. Residents should prepare for morning fog in isolated areas, with no severe weather warnings issued.
Rohini Acharya blames Sanjay Yadav, Rameez for causing rift in family: Who are they?
PATNA: Senior RJD leader Rohini Acharya accused Sanjay Yadav of escalating tension in former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasads family, adding that his actions had pushed her to quit politics and severe family ties . Sanjay (41) is the political advisor of Lalu Prasads younger son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. A post-graduate in computer science from Haryanas Mahendragarh, he had worked as a software engineer with a private company in Delhi before he came in contact with Tejashwi in 2012. According to former union minister and senior BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav, it was his son Abhimanyu who had first introduced Sanjay Yadav to Tejashwi in Delhi. At that time, Ram Kripal Yadav was in RJD and had cordial relations with Lalu-Rabri family. Ram Kripal was also known as Lalus Hanuman. Ram Kripal later distanced himself from Lalu-Rabri family and contested election from Patliputra Lok Sabha seat on the ticket of Bharatiya Janata Party. He won election twice from the seatin 2014 and 2019but lost to Lalus daughter Misa Bharti in 2024. The association between Sanjay and Tejashwi grew quickly after 2015 assembly election. The election campaign of RJD-led Mahagathbandhan was then designed and controlled by political strategist Prashant Kishor as Nitish Kumars JD(U) was part of alliance. This resulted in formation of Mahagathbandhan government after the 2015 assembly election. However, ahead of 2020 assembly elections when Lalus health deteriorated, Sanjay was made in-charge of war room. He established his position in RJDs first family. Sanjay looked after the election campaign of Tejashwi Yadav during 2020 assembly election in which RJD emerged as single largest party with 75 seats. In 2024, he was elevated to Rajya Sabha as RJD MP. Later, he became the most influential figure in RJD after Tejashwi. Sanjay is also known for several key political interventions, including advising that RJD posters feature only Tejashwi to counter jungle raj barbs, pushing the promise of 10 lakh government jobs in 2020, and trying to broaden the partys appeal beyond its MuslimYadav base. He also urged Tejashwi to take a softer line on Nitish Kumars return to the NDA, a departure from the sharp criticism seen in 2017. Earlier, during the RJD's Bihar Adhikar Yatra this year, Rohini Acharya, without naming Sanjay Yadav, had slammed him for his alleged overreach in the party. On Saturday, she named Sanjay and Rameez for her ouster from her parents family . Rameez Nemath, according to a post retweeted by Rohini Acharya, is an associate of Sanjay Yadav. Rameez hails from Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh. He is a former first-class cricketer, who has reportedly played for Jharkhand. Rameez is also considered close to Tejashwi Yadav, who himself is a former IPL and first-class cricketer. After she faced backlash, her estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav came out in her defence and lent his support, warning Jai Chands (traitors).
Two cousins crushed to death in Bhojpur
Among five Khagaria natives, only one tastes success in Bihar polls
Five natives of Khagaria district contested Bihar assembly elections, with only CPM MLA Ajai Kumar securing a win from Bibhutipur. Other candidates, including Renu Kushwaha (RJD) and Divya Gautam (CPI-ML), faced defeat in their respective constituencies. Lalan Kumar (Congress) finished third in Sultanganj.
Illegal arms factory unearthed in Lakhisarai, six arrested
A joint STF and district police team busted an illegal mini gun factory in Lakhisarai, arresting six smugglers. The factory, disguised as a dairy business, was found to be producing country-made pistols and various weapon parts. The arrested individuals confessed to supplying weapons to nearby districts.
FIR lodged after betel shopowner shot dead in Samastipur
A betel shop owner in Samastipur was shot dead late Saturday night during a dispute with two motorcycle-borne youths. The victim, Arvind Kumar Sahani, was killed when one of the youths allegedly fired a shot. Police are scanning CCTV footage to identify the assailants, with the dispute believed to be over the purchase of goods.
Saran truck driver electrocuted in Bhojpur
A 21-year-old truck driver, Aakash Kumar, was electrocuted and his vehicle caught fire after accidentally contacting a high-tension wire near Jamalpur village. The incident occurred on the Ara-Chhapra road as Kumar was en route to Kolkata. His family has been informed, and the body was sent for postmortem.
GRP seizes Rs70 lakh in cash on Duronto Express, detains 1
Government Railway Police seized Rs70 lakh cash from the New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express at Jhajha station. A man, Shyam Sundar Das, was detained for carrying the money. He admitted to being instructed to transport the bag to Howrah. Officials are investigating the origin and purpose of the cash. Further action was initiated by customs officials.
Mandate judgment: City reacts to NDA's victory, loss of opposition
NDA supporters in Patna celebrated a massive victory in the Bihar assembly elections, attributing the win to top leadership and effective women-centric policies. INDIA bloc voters expressed disbelief, questioning the numbers and attributing the outcome to 'Modi magic' and a strong BJP ground presence. The surprising failure of Jan Suraaj also contributed to the NDA's landslide win.
BHOPAL: Alleging that the Bihar election assembly election results were unfair and unacceptable, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh drew parallels between the recent polls and elections in Russia, China and North Korea, while Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra called for a re-election. The results of Bihar are akin to the elections of North Korea, Russia and China, as the votes have gone to a single party largely, Singh said while talking to journalists in his home district Guna on Sunday. Names of 62 lakh voters were deleted from the list and 20 lakh new names were added. But the details of whose names were added and whose were deleted has never been shared with us, Singh said. The septuagenarian politicians fraud allegations on Sunday comes just two days after he had made somewhat similar statements. Even I was there in Bihar (during the poll campaigning). We could very well sense a neck-to-neck contest between the two blocs. The only point of discussions at that time in Bihar was about AIMIM and Prashant Kishores Jan Suraj Party (JSP) performance, whose votes will either of them cut more. Im of the firm view that if the NDA wins the polls with more than 140 seats, then it will be due to manipulated EVMs and manipulated voter lists, Singh had said on Friday. Around 290 km away in Indore, the Congress national general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras husband Robert Vadra termed the election results unfair and unacceptable. People of Bihar arent happy with the results, whatever happened there occurred with Election Commissions help. No one can accept this result. Elections should be held again in Bihar and Rahul Ji (Rahul Gandhi) will meet the youth and fight for democracy. Politicians from both, the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh, had played a key role in their respective parties campaign in Bihar during the last one month. Among them the MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav, had campaigned in 25 assembly constituencies in ten districts, out of which the NDA candidates won in at least 20 seats, which meant a strike rate of 80%. Former MP BJP president and second-time MP from Khajuraho seat, VD Sharma was assigned the task of coordinating on 19 seats, out of which the BJP candidates on 17, meaning a strike rate of 89.50%. It was particularly significant, as he had been assigned the seats in the politically crucial Patna and Begusarai regions, with Begusarai particularly being known for getting polarized on caste lines.
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NDAs landslide victory in Bihar better than expected: Nitish Kumars son
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars son Nishant on Sunday said the NDAs landslide victory in the assembly elections was better than expected, and claimed that the people have witnessed his fathers track record and vision to take the state to new heights. Nishant, who had earlier urged the people to vote his father back 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 .
Nitish Kumar Sets Eye On 10th Term: A Look At Indias Longest-Serving Chief Ministers
Nitish Kumar set for another term, joining Indias longest-serving Chief Ministers like Pawan Kumar Chamling and Naveen Patnaik.
Rohini Acharya's sudden 'disowning' of Yadav family and quitting politics has intensified the drama in one of the most influential families of Bihar. Now, three more daughters of the Lalu Yadav, Rajlaskhmi, Ragini and Chanda, have left the family's Patna residence.
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International Air Cargo Services Resume at Vizag Airport After Pandemic Halt
The restoration of cargo services is expected to ease logistics for pharmaceutical units in the Pharma Park, textile manufacturers, and enterprises within the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ), who had been routing shipments through Hyderabad and Chennai airports
Rift Widens In RJD Family As Lalu Yadav's 3 More Daughters Leave Patna Home After Rohinis Exit
Signalling a widening rift, three more daughters of the RJD chief, distressed and unsettled by the unfolding crisis, left the 10 Circular Road residence.
Eastern Naval Command hosts annual NES Conference 2025
The Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, successfully hosted the annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2025 from November 10 to 13.
I was accused of donating bad kidney to dad, Tejashwi threw slipper: Rohini
Patna: RJD president Lalu Prasads daughter Rohini Acharya on Sunday charged cohorts of her brother Tejashwi Yadav with accusing her of donating a bad kidney to her father, in exchange for crores of rupees and a party ticket. Acharya vented spleen in a couple of posts on X, a day after she had announced that 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 .
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, revealed a family feud, alleging she was humiliated and expelled from her parental home. This occurred after she questioned the party's performance in the Bihar polls, stating her donated kidney, once a gift, is now considered a curse.
