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Why Nikhil Kamath's Makhana post is going viral after Budget 2025 speech

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 puts Makhana in the spotlight, sparking buzz around Nikhil Kamath's viral post on its Rs 6,000 crore global growth potential

Union Budget will help accelerate Bihar's growth, says Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday lauded the Union Budget 2025-26 as one that was "positive" and would help in accelerating development of the state. Kumar, whose JD(U) is a key constituent of the ruling BJP-led NDA at the Centre, also profusely thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In a statement, the longest-serving CM of Bihar said the proposal for setting up a "Makhana board" will give a boost to cultivation of foxnuts, for which the state is known far and wide. He also said greenfield airports proposed in the budget will go a long way in improving flight connectivity, which would give a fillip to the state's economic growth.

Those linking Budget to Bihar polls must back simultaneous polls: Chirag

BJP ally and Union minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday asked the opposition to support the bills proposing simultaneous elections to end the debate over Union Budgets allegedly favouring poll-bound states after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a host of development initiatives for Bihar. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader's jibe at the opposition came after some of its MPs linked the Bihar-centric announcements in the Union Budget to the assembly polls scheduled to be held in the eastern state later this year. The Union minister slammed the criticism, wondering why opposition parties are objecting to the development measures for Bihar. "In such a case they (opposition parties) should not fight the polls in Bihar. Bihar is also a part of this country and if it has got something, what is wrong with that? Announcements have been made to build IIT, greenfield airports, and food processing chains... All of this will be greatly beneficial for the youth of Bihar. What i

Bihar appears to have got bonanza, why was Andhra ignored: Cong on Budget

Taking a swipe at the Modi government over its budget announcements, the Congress on Saturday said Bihar appears to have got a bonanza and asked why the other pillar of the NDA, Andhra Pradesh, has been so "cruelly ignored". Bihar remained in focus in the presentation of the Union Budget for the fiscal 2025-26 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman making several announcements for the state, including setting up of a Makhana Board, financial support for western Kosi canal and support for enhancing capacity of IIT Patna. Presenting her record eighth Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, the finance minister also announced that the Centre will establish a National Institute of Food Technology, entrepreneurship and management in Bihar and also facilitate greenfield airports there to meet the future needs of the state. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Bihar appears to have got a bonanza of announcements. "It is natural since elections are due there late

Tax relief for middle-class and big gifts for Bihar: Budget 2025 highlights

Budget 2025 revises FY25 capex, promises incentives for EVs, social security for gig workers, and major infrastructure projects in Bihar, including a greenfield airport and a Makhana Board

In election year, here's what Bihar got in Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025

Ahead of the Union Budget 2025 presentation in Parliament, Sitharaman, dressed in a Madhubani art saree crafted by Padma awardee Dulari Devi

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman's sari honours Bihar's Madhubani artists

On Budget day 2025, Finance Minister wore a white kasavu saree with a golden border, which was gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee and Madhubani artist Dulari Devi

Assam, Bihar households big food spenders in 2023-24, shows NSO data

Among the food items, households in these states spent the highest share on consuming 'beverages & processed food' which includes purchased food items

BJP ally Chirag Paswan demands cancellation of BPSC exams over lapses

In an embarrassment to the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar, Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday backed to the hilt the demand for cancellation of BPSC exams held last month. Paswan, whose Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is an NDA constituent but not a part of the government in the state, said he learnt about "irregularities on a large scale" in the exams from close relatives who were among the more than four lakh candidates. "Many members of my family, my nieces and a nephew, took the exams. I have learnt from them the shocking lapses that took place," said the Hajipur MP when he was asked about his stand on the Combined Competitive Exams held on December 13. Paswan said he was told "at many some centres, question papers were not available in adequate numbers. So, these were printed after the tests had officially begun. After a short while, these question papers were for all to see on social media platforms like WhatsApp and X". The Union minister lambasted the BPSC authorit

Over 1,400 candidates scored negative marks in recently held BPSC exam

More than 1,400 candidates scored negative marks in the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recently, an official said. The BPSC on Thursday had announced the results of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination 2024 over which massive protests were held in the state for weeks alleging irregularities. BSPC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh told reporters here on Friday that, "Out of 3,28, 990 candidates who had appeared in the examination, 21,581 aspirants have cleared the CCE's preliminary test. While 1,409 candidates scored negative marks, only one candidate could score a maximum of 120 marks out of 150. There are a total of 1,181 candidates who scored more than 100 marks, 6,344 scored between 90 to 100 marks." Singh slammed those who alleged that questions were easy in the 70th CCE exam and said, "For example1,70,485 candidates gave wrong answer that MLA, Shreyasi Singh, the first .

Dedicated his entire life to social justice: PM remembers Karpoori Thakur

Respectful tributes to former Bihar Chief Minister Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur ji on his birth anniversary, who dedicated his entire life to social justice and made many efforts, PM Modi said

BPSC announces results of Dec 13 exams that saw massive protests for weeks

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Thursday announced the results of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination 2024 over which massive protests were held in the state for weeks alleging irregularities. The BPSC also debarred 13 candidates from competitive examinations conducted by it for three years due to their involvement in "unfair practices". "Results of the 70th CCE of the BPSC held at 911 centers across the state on December 13 and 22 centers in Patna on January 4, 2025, have been declared. Results will be available on the commission's website bpsc.bihar.gov.in later in the evening," it said in a post on X. Of the 3,28,990 candidates who had appeared in the examination, 21,581 were declared successful, it added. BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh told PTI, "A total of 13 candidates, who appeared in the exam, have been debarred for their indulgence in unfair means. Eleven of them were those who were part of the disruption created at Bapu Parik

Om Birla expresses concern over fewer sittings of legislative bodies

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) in Patna on Monday. The two-day conference is being held on '75th Anniversary of Constitution: Contribution of Parliament and State legislative bodies in strengthening constitutional values'. In the conference, the delegates will deliberate on the adoption of modern technologies in legislative bodies for greater efficiency, effectiveness and productivity, officials said. Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav said this was the third time the state was hosting the programme after a gap of 43 years. "The land of Bihar is considered to be the centre of cultural, historical and intellectual heritage of India. This land has given birth to the compassion of Lord Buddha, the non-violence of Mahavira and the courage of Guru Govind Singh. This is the land from where Chanakya started the principles politics and emperor Ashoka gave the message of morality in governance," he said, adding that th

'Spurious liquor' claims seven lives in dry Bihar; police launch probe

While locals attribute the deaths to illicit liquor, police claim that at least two deaths were unrelated. The cause of the remaining five deaths remains unclear

Rahul Gandhi visits BPSC protest site in Patna, assures full support

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday threw his weight behind the protests against alleged irregularities in BPSC exams, by visiting the site of the nearly a month-old agitation here and spending several minutes with aggrieved students. After Gandhi winded up his pre-decided engagements, during which he also made a veiled reference to the protests with the remark "Bihar has been converted into a centre of paper leaks", a delegation of students called on him at a hotel. The delegation urged him to visit Gardani Bagh where several aspirants have been on a round-the-clock protest seeking cancellation of Combined Competitive Exam held last month. Suman Saurabh, a student from Sitamarhi, who was part of the delegation, told PTI video, "We urged Rahul Gandhi to visit Gardani Bagh which is our 'dharmabhoomi' and 'karmabhoomi'. He said he will take some time off. As the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, he is known to the entire nation and his support means a lot to us." Gandhi

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Prashant Kishor ends fast unto death over BPSC exam irregularities

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday withdrew his fast unto death after 14 days of protest over alleged irregularities in a competitive exam conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission on December 13 last year. However, the former political strategist said his Satyagraha' would continue for the cause of civil service aspirants, and the youth of the state and also against the alleged authoritarian' attitude of the state government. The matter, seeking the cancellation of the BPSC's 70th Combined Competitive exam held on December 13, is being heard by the Patna High Court today. It's a coincidence that I am calling off my fast unto death on a day when the matter is being heard before the court. We are quite hopeful that job aspirants will get justice from the Patna High Court. If they don't get justice, we will knock on the door of the Supreme Court," Kishor said. He had started fast unto death on January 2, demanding cancellation of the BPSC exam. Before ...

BSEB Class 12th 2025: Bihar board releases admit cards, view details

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the Class 12th Admit Card. School principals and heads can download the admit card for the students through the official website

Bihar minister alleges extortion threats from Lawrence Bishnoi gang

Bihar Labour Resources Minister Santosh Kumar Singh on Tuesday alleged that he received death threats from a man who identified himself as gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The minister lodged a complaint with the police in this regard. The police formed a team to investigate the matter. "I received a call today on my mobile phone The caller identified himself as Lawrence Bishnoi. He demanded Rs 30 lakh. He called again after some time....reminding me of Baba Siddiqui and threatened to kill me in the same way if I didn't pay the money, the minister told reporters. The caller also told the minister how to send the money. "I immediately informed the DGP and also lodged a complaint with the police. I have no cases against me and no political enemies. Police are investigating the matter, the minister said. Patna's Senior Superintendent of Police Avkash Kumar said, A case has been registered at Kotwali Police station in this regard and the matter is being investigated. A special investigatio

Governor urged Kishor to end fast, claim party delegates after meeting Khan

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has urged Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor to end his fast unto death and not make it conditional on the resolution of the BPSC examination row, party claimed on Monday. An 11-member delegation of protesting exam aspirants, along with Jan Suraaj Party president Manoj Bharti, visited Raj Bhavan hours after Kishor told the media that Khan has offered to intervene in the matter. Emerging from Raj Bhavan, Bharti let Subhash, one of the 11 delegates, speak to the posse of journalists. "The governor listened to us patiently for close to 45 minutes. He gave us the assurance that our concerns will be conveyed to authorities concerned," Subhash said "However, the governor looked extremely concerned over the fast which has been going on for 12 days. The governor asked us to request Kishor, on his behalf, to call off the fast which may result in serious health problems," he said. According to Subhas, Khan said that Kishor's fast and the demands of th