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JD(U) turns to Taj to woo back Muslims after Waqf fallout

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 05:41 PM IST

As anger simmers against the passage of the Waqf Bill and those partis who lent support to it, JD(U) is attempting to assuage its Muslim constituency

Muslims offer prayers at a mosque in the premises of the Taj Mahal in Agra. (PTI)

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Bihar cabinet okays 30% hike in pay & perks of ministers

Salary of the state and deputy ministers have been raised to ₹65,000 and ₹70,000 from the existing ₹50,000 and ₹55,000 respectively.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary at Bihar Assembly in Patna on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 05:16 PM IST

BySubhash Pathak, Patna

CRPF jawan, posted as house guard of Bihar BJP president, dies by suicide

While the police did not find any suicide note during preliminary investigation, they believe a domestic dispute may have led the jawan to take the extreme step.

Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:01 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

GA to work for uplift of Dalits, EBCs, women of Bihar: Rahul

Congress leader who addressed a symposium on ‘Save the Constitution’ maps out the Congress preferences for its alliance with RJD and others for the upcoming assembly elections in the state

Congress leader and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks during the ‘Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan’ in Patna on Monday. (PTI)

Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:51 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop, Patna

Woman tied to pole, thrashed in Punjab's Patiala

Updated on Apr 06, 2025 06:30 PM IST

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Four JDU members quit party, cite disagreement over Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its approval in the early hours of Friday

JD (U), a key National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally, backed the bill. (Janata Dal (United) | Official X account)

Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:43 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop

Waqf bill protests rock Bihar Assembly; Lalu, Tejashwi attend AIMPLB dharna

Opposition led by RJD deem the new Waqf bill as the design of BJP’s communal agenda to further disempower Muslims and take over the properties given as charity endowments for the welfare of the destitute of the community

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Mohibbullah Nadvi and All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) members during the latter’s dharna over the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, in Patna, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 06:23 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Patna

35 Bihar students injured after speeding school bus overturns on highway: Police

The accident took place at 9:30am when the driver of the bus carrying 35 students of Chandrasheel Vidyalaya, lost control of the vehicle

Police said the students were going to Motipur when the accident took place (FILE)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:30 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Girls outshine boys in 3 streams in Bihar Board’s 12th result

In three streams -- Arts, Commerce and Science -- girls have outperformed boys and have kept all meritorious positions for themselves

Students celebrating after the Bihar Board Class 12 examination results, at Mahant Hanuman Sharan College in Patna, on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 25, 2025 09:06 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Patna

JD-U skips Patna University student union polls it swept last time

Patna University student union polls slated for March polls will be an opportunity to impress upon the youths in the run up to state assembly polls, but the ruling JD(U)’s decision to caper it is surprising.

Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:33 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

NHAI GM among 4 arrested by CBI for ₹15 lakh bribe to clear inflated bills in Bihar

CBI said searches at premises linked to the accused at Patna, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Purnia, Ranchi and Varanasi led to recovery of ₹1.18 crore

A case was registered by CBI on March 22 against 12 accused including six public servants of the rank of Chief General Manager/General Manager (GM) and other ranks of NHAI. (NHAI)

Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:18 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Iftar politics hurt JD (U) in Bihar; Lalu, Chirag try to reach out to minorities

As JD(U) sees red over boycott of CM Nitish Kumar-hoster Iftar party by some Muslim organisations, RJD sees it can benefit from such equation and its supremo Lalu Yadav is orgaising his Iftar at former Muslim minister Abdul Bari Siddiqui’s residence.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with Muslim attendees during an Iftar party hosted at 1, Anne Marg in Patna, on Sunday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 07:49 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop, Patna

Ara Tanishq showroom loot case accused killed, five cops among seven injured

A robber, Chunmun Jha, carrying a ₹3 lakh reward, was killed in an encounter with STF in Araria after a recent jewellery heist. Five policemen were injured.

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 06:33 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

RJD steps up attack on CM for ‘insult of National Anthem’, bedlam in House

A purported disregard for the Natonal Anthem during an international sporing event on Thursday, the CM Nitish Kumar, whom the Opposition alleges is not metally sound, has provided ammo for the RJD-led Grand Alliance target CM and his JD(U)-led state government as momentum for the state polls is gathering fast.

Senior RJD leader Rabri Devi with party legislators stage a 'dharna' during the Budget session of the state assembly, in Patna, on Friday. RJD members demanded resignation of CM Nitish Kumar over his alleged ‘insult to the National Anthem’ during a sporting event on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:22 PM IST

ByArun Kumar andVijay Swaroop, Patna

Bihar: Opposition demands CM Nitish Kumar’s apology over national anthem row

During a public event in Bihar on Thursday, the chief minister was seen greeting people during the national anthem.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (centre) at the state assembly in Patna on Thursday. (Santosh Kumar/ HT Photo)

Published on Mar 21, 2025 03:01 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop

Union minister’s nephew shot dead by brother after fight over tap escalates: Cop

Police said Vishwajeet alias Vikal Yadav died on the spot while the condition of Jayjeet Yadav, who allegedly shot Vishwajeet, is serious.

Police said statements of the victim’s mother and other witnesses are being recorded (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 06:49 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Congress appoints Kutumba MLA Rajesh Kumar as Bihar chief

The appointment comes just weeks after the party appointed Krishna Allavaru as the new AICC in-charge of the state

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Rajesh Kumar as the president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee. (Rajesh Kumar | Official X account)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:22 AM IST

BySubhash Pathak

Nitish to address Indian students at Harvard Kennedy School online

JD-U working president Sanjay Jha said that the CM would virtually share his vision for Bihar in the next 10 years and how he has transformed it into an emerging hub from a sick state by putting the state on the development path.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the Budget session of the state Assembly, in Patna, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:03 PM IST

ByArun Kunar, Patna

Those challenging police will face bullets: Bihar top cops

Bihar police warn of strict action against attackers, stating they can carry out encounters if needed. Recent violence has raised concerns about law and order.

Updated on Mar 17, 2025 08:00 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

Killing of cops rocks Bihar assembly

As incidents of attacks on policemen allegedly by liquor mafia in Bihar are rising, the Opposition is targeting the Nitish govt over deteriorating law and order

Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and RJD leaders stage a protest against the Bihar Government during the Budget session, in Patna, on Monday. PTI (PTI)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:39 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Congress launches yatra to woo youths ahead of assembly polls in Bihar

The yatra kickstarted from Bhitiharwa Ashram in West Champaran district with the slogan ‘palayan roko naukri do’ (stop migration, give jobs)

Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru and NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar lead the ‘palayan roko naukri do’ yatra at Bhitiharwa Ashram in Bihar’s West Champaran district on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:50 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop

Constable posted as security guard of Tej Pratap sent to police lines for dancing in uniform

Published on Mar 16, 2025 12:20 PM IST

PTI |

Bihar police officer probing drunken brawl dies after being attacked by mob

This is the second such fatal attack on a police officer by a mob in Bihar within a span of three days

Police said they have launched an extensive manhunt to nab the accused. (Representational image)

Published on Mar 15, 2025 03:07 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

HC indicts 2 Raj Bhavan officials, says they’re ‘unfit’ to hold their positions

Justice Sharan said the two officials, who were summoned along with the original records, failed to provide satisfactory answers posed by the court

Justice Anjani Kumar Sharan’s observations came on a petition by Kumari Anjana, who was sacked as Aryabhatt Knowledge University (AKU) deputy registrar in January 2024 (Patna high court website)

Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:36 PM IST

ByArun Kumar

Bihar Budget 2025-26: Nitish govt announces plans to develop 15 airports

The Bihar government has already proposed the development of a greenfield international airport near Patna to cater to the growth in the civil aviation sector over the next 50-70 years.

Bihar deputy CM and finance minister Samrat Choudhary at the assembly before presenting 2025-26 state budget on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/ HT Photo)

Published on Mar 04, 2025 01:52 PM IST

ByRuchir Kumar

Nitish govt charms women, farmers, youth in pre-poll budget

Bihar's Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary presented a ₹316,895.02 crore budget for 2025-26, focusing on women, farmers, and youth, with significant salary and infrastructure allocations.

Updated on Mar 03, 2025 08:19 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, turning 75, faces opposition attacks on his age and health, while his son Nishant's political entry sparks speculation about party leadership.

Updated on Mar 02, 2025 10:05 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Bihar Governor says state to offer 1.2 mn jobs, 3.4 mn other opportunities before polls

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the Centre was extending full support to add pace to the state’s developmental journey under chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan (left) with chief minister Nitish Kumar at the Raj Bhawan in Patna on Wednesday. (Santosh Kumar/ HT Photo)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 03:18 PM IST

ByArun Kumar

Punjab Police demolishes illegally constructed houses of drug peddlers in Patiala, Rupnagar

Published on Feb 27, 2025 09:34 PM IST

PTI |

JD(U) MLA pulls out pistol on school teacher, gives him 5 days to vacate house

The primary school teacher told the police that JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal and his armed associates gave him five days to vacate his house or face consequences

JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal speaking with reporters at party office in Patna in 2023 (HT FILE PHOTO/Santosh Kumar)

Updated on Feb 27, 2025 07:41 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

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As anger simmers against the passage of the Waqf Bill and those partis who lent support to it, JD(U) is attempting to assuage its Muslim constituency

Salary of the state and deputy ministers have been raised to ₹65,000 and ₹70,000 from the existing ₹50,000 and ₹55,000 respectively.

While the police did not find any suicide note during preliminary investigation, they believe a domestic dispute may have led the jawan to take the extreme step.

Congress leader who addressed a symposium on ‘Save the Constitution’ maps out the Congress preferences for its alliance with RJD and others for the upcoming assembly elections in the state

Woman tied to pole, thrashed in Punjab's Patiala

Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its approval in the early hours of Friday

Opposition led by RJD deem the new Waqf bill as the design of BJP’s communal agenda to further disempower Muslims and take over the properties given as charity endowments for the welfare of the destitute of the community

The accident took place at 9:30am when the driver of the bus carrying 35 students of Chandrasheel Vidyalaya, lost control of the vehicle

In three streams -- Arts, Commerce and Science -- girls have outperformed boys and have kept all meritorious positions for themselves

Patna University student union polls slated for March polls will be an opportunity to impress upon the youths in the run up to state assembly polls, but the ruling JD(U)’s decision to caper it is surprising.

CBI said searches at premises linked to the accused at Patna, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Purnia, Ranchi and Varanasi led to recovery of ₹1.18 crore

As JD(U) sees red over boycott of CM Nitish Kumar-hoster Iftar party by some Muslim organisations, RJD sees it can benefit from such equation and its supremo Lalu Yadav is orgaising his Iftar at former Muslim minister Abdul Bari Siddiqui’s residence.

A robber, Chunmun Jha, carrying a ₹3 lakh reward, was killed in an encounter with STF in Araria after a recent jewellery heist. Five policemen were injured.

During a public event in Bihar on Thursday, the chief minister was seen greeting people during the national anthem.

Police said Vishwajeet alias Vikal Yadav died on the spot while the condition of Jayjeet Yadav, who allegedly shot Vishwajeet, is serious.

The appointment comes just weeks after the party appointed Krishna Allavaru as the new AICC in-charge of the state

JD-U working president Sanjay Jha said that the CM would virtually share his vision for Bihar in the next 10 years and how he has transformed it into an emerging hub from a sick state by putting the state on the development path.

Bihar police warn of strict action against attackers, stating they can carry out encounters if needed. Recent violence has raised concerns about law and order.

As incidents of attacks on policemen allegedly by liquor mafia in Bihar are rising, the Opposition is targeting the Nitish govt over deteriorating law and order

The yatra kickstarted from Bhitiharwa Ashram in West Champaran district with the slogan ‘palayan roko naukri do’ (stop migration, give jobs)

Constable posted as security guard of Tej Pratap sent to police lines for dancing in uniform

This is the second such fatal attack on a police officer by a mob in Bihar within a span of three days

Justice Sharan said the two officials, who were summoned along with the original records, failed to provide satisfactory answers posed by the court

The Bihar government has already proposed the development of a greenfield international airport near Patna to cater to the growth in the civil aviation sector over the next 50-70 years.

Bihar's Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary presented a ₹316,895.02 crore budget for 2025-26, focusing on women, farmers, and youth, with significant salary and infrastructure allocations.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, turning 75, faces opposition attacks on his age and health, while his son Nishant's political entry sparks speculation about party leadership.

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the Centre was extending full support to add pace to the state’s developmental journey under chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Punjab Police demolishes illegally constructed houses of drug peddlers in Patiala, Rupnagar

The primary school teacher told the police that JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal and his armed associates gave him five days to vacate his house or face consequences

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