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'Bihar to begin new phase of growth': Nitish ahead of taking oath as CM
Janata Dal (United) shared a post on X earlier in the day asserting that "history is about to be made in Bihar" today, and the "moment will be a pride for all Biharis"
 "'Bihar to begin new phase of growth': Nitish ahead of taking oath as CM")
Bihar election results: What NDA's win means for future Rajya Sabha polls
With the NDA heading for a sweeping majority in Bihar, the Opposition now faces a second setback, a weaker hand in upcoming Rajya Sabha elections as multiple seats will open for renewal before 2030
 "Bihar election results: What NDA's win means for future Rajya Sabha polls")
Bihar results: How Nitish Kumar's political playbook evolved each election
As NDA dominates early trends in the Bihar election results 2025, Nitish Kumar's long-evolving strategy, governance brand and alliance shifts continue to shape the state's political direction
 "Bihar results: How Nitish Kumar's political playbook evolved each election")
Anant Singh: Mokama's 'Chhote Sarkar' back in spotlight after murder arrest
Anant Kumar Singh, the Mokama strongman and JD(U) candidate, faces renewed scrutiny after his arrest in a murder case, reigniting debate on Bihar's bahubali politics
 "Anant Singh: Mokama's 'Chhote Sarkar' back in spotlight after murder arrest")
Bihar election 2025: How caste coalitions will drive strategies and outcome
With new caste survey data in hand, parties are recalibrating alliances, seat-sharing, and candidate choices, as traditional blocs like Yadavs, Kurmis, and EBCs remain pivotal
 "Bihar election 2025: How caste coalitions will drive strategies and outcome")
Legacy of U-turns: Timeline of Nitish Kumar's alliance shifts over a decade
From Lalu Prasad's RJD to BJP to RJD to BJP again and back, Nitish Kumar's shifting alliances have redrawn Bihar's political map more than once. Here's how and why he flipped
 "Legacy of U-turns: Timeline of Nitish Kumar's alliance shifts over a decade")
Nitish Kumar doubles pay for school, health workers ahead of Bihar polls
Cooks, watchmen, instructors, ASHAs, Mamta workers see wage hikes in Bihar; ₹882 cr Janki Mandir plan to be launched August 8
 "Nitish Kumar doubles pay for school, health workers ahead of Bihar polls")
With a loyal voter base, Nitish Kumar remains invaluable NDA member for now
Now it's all jibes about his chameleon-like politics and fading grip on the administration. But there was a time Nitish had the BJP trembling in the state
 "With a loyal voter base, Nitish Kumar remains invaluable NDA member for now")
Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer
Nitish Kumar was asked about Lalu Yadav's 'our doors are open' remark, where the latter offered his former ally to join hands with INDIA bloc again
 "Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer")
Can democracy be preserved through human chain? Kumaraswamy asks Congress
Karnataka government on Sunday marked the 'International Day of Democracy' by forming a 'historic' 2,500-km-long human chain across the state, as a symbol of equality, unity, fraternity
 "Can democracy be preserved through human chain? Kumaraswamy asks Congress")
Rajiv Ranjan appointed as new JD(U) spokesperson after KC Tyagi resigns
Some believe that frequent comments of Tyagi, based in Delhi, enjoying high profile in media for regional party leader due to his experience and articulation were seen as unhelpful to BJP-JD(U) ties
 "Rajiv Ranjan appointed as new JD(U) spokesperson after KC Tyagi resigns")
Political pundit Prashant Kishor to float own party in Bihar: What we know
Prashant Kishor's coming involvement in the Bihar assembly elections represents a full circle, as he was the strategist of Nitish Kumar's 2015 victory against the BJP in the state
 "Political pundit Prashant Kishor to float own party in Bihar: What we know")
Centre denies Bihar's 'special category' status; no new designation allowed
The Centre said that no new states are being awarded 'special category' status at present, as the Indian Constitution does not accommodate such classification
 "Centre denies Bihar's 'special category' status; no new designation allowed")
Modi govt 3.0 highlights: Safeguarding border will remain topmost priority, says Rajnath Singh
Cabinet ministers Updates: From PM addressing the PMO staff to the formulation of the new Lok Sabha, here are the latest updates
 "Modi govt 3.0 highlights: Safeguarding border will remain topmost priority, says Rajnath Singh")
At ten, UP has the most ministers in Modi govt. Check state-wise full list
PM Modi's third term: Union Council of Ministers is 72-strong, consisting 30 Cabinet ministers, five Ministers of State (independent charge) and 36 Ministers of State. They will be assigned portfolio
 "At ten, UP has the most ministers in Modi govt. Check state-wise full list")
Nitish Kumar criticizes INDIA bloc for alleged lack of national focus
Prime Minister Modi and the other leaders at the meeting could not stop laughing at the jibe of Kumar, key founder-member of INDIA bloc in 2023. who had swtiched sides to BJP
 "Nitish Kumar criticizes INDIA bloc for alleged lack of national focus")
JDU backs 'one nation, one poll' and UCC, wants review of Agniveer scheme
The JD(U), led by Nitish Kumar, emphasised the necessity of adjustments in implementing the Agniveer scheme, citing voter concerns that might have impacted the 2024 Lok Sabha election results
Amit Shah, other BJP leaders meet at Nadda's residence; discuss portfolios
The NDA MPs are expected to meet on Friday to formally elect Modi as their leader, with the new government likely to be sworn in over the weekend
 "Amit Shah, other BJP leaders meet at Nadda's residence; discuss portfolios")
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Janata Dal (U), Telugu Desam Party winners full list
With the humbling verdict for the BJP, NDA partners Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu will step in with their 12 and 16 Lok Sabha seats respectively to help the coalition reach the majority of 272
 "Lok Sabha polls 2024: Janata Dal (U), Telugu Desam Party winners full list")
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Kingmaker Nitish Kumar's political flip-flops
Lok Sabha elections: For the Narendra Modi-led government to return to power for the third time, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), which won 12 seats in Bihar, has a key role to play
 "Lok Sabha elections 2024: Kingmaker Nitish Kumar's political flip-flops")
