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Manjhi threatens to quit Union cabinet, then vows to be with Modi till death

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 07:21 PM IST

Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular leader Jitan Ram Manjhi reversed his threat to resign from Modi's cabinet, clarifying he won't leave BJP despite seat disputes.

Manjhi threatens to quit Union cabinet, then vows to be with Modi till death

BySubhash Pathak, Patna

Two tunes in NDA: Chirag backs BPSC agitation, Manjhi sees politics in it

Bihar's BPSC aspirants' agitation intensifies political tensions ahead of elections, with Dalit leaders split on demands for re-examinations.

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:32 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Decline in sittings of legislatures a matter of concern: Om Birla in Patna

Birla said the legislatures should be a place for meaningful and result-oriented discussions and for that all the political parties should come together to have a code of conduct for their respective parties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla releases a book during the inaugural session of the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference. (ANI photo)

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 04:02 PM IST

ByArun Kumar

3 dead, 7 missing as boat carrying 18 from Bihar to Jharkhand capsizes in Ganga

An officer monitoring the rescue operation said that the death toll is likely to go up as search operation has not yet yielded any result

A team of state disaster response force and local divers have been pressed into service to rescue the missing people. (Representational image)

Published on Jan 19, 2025 05:15 PM IST

ByAditya Nath Jha

Tejashwi elevated as ‘de facto’ RJD chief, gets powers at par with Lalu

RJD empowers Tejashwi Yadav as de facto head, granting him election ticket authority ahead of 2025 polls; Lalu Yadav likely to retain party presidency.

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 07:43 PM IST

ByAnirban Guha Roy, Patna

Delhi assembly polls: JD (U) likely to contest on two seats

The party is set to field a candidate from Sangam Vihar, while talks are underway for Burari assembly seat

The JD (U) had contested both the seats in 2020 assembly polls as well but finished second. (Janata Dal (United) | Official X account)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:38 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop

BPSC protest: Guv meets student delegation in bid to break impasse

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan met with BPSC aspirants, promising to relay their grievances as students await Patna HC's decision on exam retest.

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:00 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

ED raids 19 locations in probe against Bihar bank linked to RJD leader for fraud

The federal agency is probing money laundering allegations in connection with loan fraud at Vaishali Shahari Vikas Cooperative Bank

Security personnel stand guard during a raid by the Enforcement Directorate at premises linked to RJD MLA and former Bihar minister Alok Kumar Mehta. (PTI)

Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:27 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Bihar govt initiates process for construction of 3 five-star hotels in Patna

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:20 PM IST

PTI |

Ara woman becomes first in Bihar to get citizenship under CAA

Bihar issued its first citizenship certificate under the CAA to Sumitra Rani Saha, marking a historic step in implementing the Act.

Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:50 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Prashant Ranjan, Patna

BPSC re-exam for 1 centre today, protest spruces up

Bihar PSC denies full re-exam despite protests; only one centre's test rescheduled for January 4. Opposition parties support candidates' demands.

Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:16 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

3 boys playing online game on tracks mowed down by train in Bihar

Locals present during the accident said that the boys were playing PUBG, a popular online game, on the train tracks

The three boys were residents of Beldari in Bettiah (File Photo)

Updated on Jan 03, 2025 12:44 PM IST

BySandeep Bhaskar

Arif Mohammad Khan sworn in as Governor of poll-bound Bihar

Arif Mohammad Khan, a former union minister who has held several portfolios ranging from energy to civil aviation, arrived in Patna on December 30

Arif Mohammad Khan took oath as the governor of Bihar at an event at Raj Bhavan on Thursday. (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)

Updated on Jan 02, 2025 02:07 PM IST

ByArun Kumar

Police use water cannons, mild force to disperse BPSC protesters in Patna

Updated on Dec 29, 2024 10:19 PM IST

PTI |

Patna administration offers to facilitate protestors' meeting with BPSC

Published on Dec 28, 2024 03:30 PM IST

PTI |

Bihar elections: BJP panel puts stamp on Nitish’s name as CM face

Bihar BJP confirmed NDA will contest 2025 elections under Nitish Kumar's leadership, ending speculation about a change in leadership.

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:58 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop, Patna

NIA conducts raids in Bihar in connection with recovery of AK-47 parts

The NIA conducted searches at 17 locations in Bihar linked to a case of illegal arms trade, recovering documents and cash amid ongoing investigations.

Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:59 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

CM Nitish to embark on Pragati Yatra from Dec 23

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will start his 15th yatra, Pragati Yatra, from December 23 to review development projects and interact with women.

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:59 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop, Patna

8 pillars of razed Dutch-era Patna Collectorate building displayed at new complex

Published on Dec 10, 2024 08:09 PM IST

PTI |

Mamata should head INDIA bloc, says Lalu; triggers ‘unity vs division’ debate

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition INDIA bloc, criticizing Congress’ objections amid growing tensions among allies.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks in state assembly in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:14 PM IST

ByAnirban Guha Roy, Patna

Lalu takes swipe at CM’s yatra; BJP, JD(U) hit back calling remarks ‘lewd’

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's comments on CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad yatra spark outrage from BJP and JD(U), labeling them vulgar and objectionable.

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:53 PM IST

ByAnirban Guha Roy, Patna

New complex of Patna Collectorate to be inaugurated on Tuesday

Published on Dec 09, 2024 09:24 PM IST

PTI |

33,000 teachers request transfer in Bihar: Edu dept

Over 33,000 transfer applications from Bihar teachers have been received in just eight days, as the government reopens the application window.

Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:44 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

BPSC exam protest: Police arrest leader, book Khan Sir’s coaching centre

Police arrested Dilip Kumar for leading BPSC exam protests and filed an FIR against Khan Global Studies for sharing misleading arrest claims.

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:23 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

Shot in stomach, Bihar driver keeps driving to get 15 passengers to safety

Initial police investigations revealed that the two accused had targeted another vehicle in the area on the same day.

(Representative image) Despite the unbearable pain, Singh mustered the courage to drive the jeep for a few more kilometres to escape armed miscreants and ensure the safety of his passengers.(HT Print)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ex-DGP Ojha, who attacked criminal-politician nexus in Bihar, dies at 82

Former Bihar DGP DP Ojha, known for his integrity and anti-corruption stance, passed away at 82. He bravely challenged political criminalization during his tenure.

Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:36 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

Bihar cop tried to have sex with woman for clean chit in 2022 case; suspended: SP

Samastipur SP Ashok Mishra said a FIR was filed against the sub inspector after a probe substantiated the woman’s allegations

Published on Dec 04, 2024 05:50 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

7 IPS officers reshuffled in Bihar

The state government reshuffled senior IPS officers, appointing Kundan Krishnan as ADG (headquarters) and transferring several others in key roles.

Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:44 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

NGT seeks environment dept’s reply on Ganga pollution

NGT has summoned Bihar's environment secretary to report on Ganga river pollution, criticizing NMCG for inaction and demanding effective measures to address untreated sewage discharge.

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 07:14 PM IST

BySubhash Pathak, Patna

Road to 2025: Nitish, Tejashwi take Yatra route to voters

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Opp leader Tejashwi Yadav will embark on political yatras in December to gauge public sentiment ahead of the 2025 polls.

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 05:46 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

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Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular leader Jitan Ram Manjhi reversed his threat to resign from Modi's cabinet, clarifying he won't leave BJP despite seat disputes.

Bihar's BPSC aspirants' agitation intensifies political tensions ahead of elections, with Dalit leaders split on demands for re-examinations.

Birla said the legislatures should be a place for meaningful and result-oriented discussions and for that all the political parties should come together to have a code of conduct for their respective parties

An officer monitoring the rescue operation said that the death toll is likely to go up as search operation has not yet yielded any result

RJD empowers Tejashwi Yadav as de facto head, granting him election ticket authority ahead of 2025 polls; Lalu Yadav likely to retain party presidency.

The party is set to field a candidate from Sangam Vihar, while talks are underway for Burari assembly seat

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan met with BPSC aspirants, promising to relay their grievances as students await Patna HC's decision on exam retest.

The federal agency is probing money laundering allegations in connection with loan fraud at Vaishali Shahari Vikas Cooperative Bank

Bihar govt initiates process for construction of 3 five-star hotels in Patna

Bihar issued its first citizenship certificate under the CAA to Sumitra Rani Saha, marking a historic step in implementing the Act.

Bihar PSC denies full re-exam despite protests; only one centre's test rescheduled for January 4. Opposition parties support candidates' demands.

Locals present during the accident said that the boys were playing PUBG, a popular online game, on the train tracks

Arif Mohammad Khan, a former union minister who has held several portfolios ranging from energy to civil aviation, arrived in Patna on December 30

Police use water cannons, mild force to disperse BPSC protesters in Patna

Patna administration offers to facilitate protestors' meeting with BPSC

Bihar BJP confirmed NDA will contest 2025 elections under Nitish Kumar's leadership, ending speculation about a change in leadership.

The NIA conducted searches at 17 locations in Bihar linked to a case of illegal arms trade, recovering documents and cash amid ongoing investigations.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will start his 15th yatra, Pragati Yatra, from December 23 to review development projects and interact with women.

8 pillars of razed Dutch-era Patna Collectorate building displayed at new complex

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition INDIA bloc, criticizing Congress’ objections amid growing tensions among allies.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's comments on CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad yatra spark outrage from BJP and JD(U), labeling them vulgar and objectionable.

New complex of Patna Collectorate to be inaugurated on Tuesday

Over 33,000 transfer applications from Bihar teachers have been received in just eight days, as the government reopens the application window.

Police arrested Dilip Kumar for leading BPSC exam protests and filed an FIR against Khan Global Studies for sharing misleading arrest claims.

Initial police investigations revealed that the two accused had targeted another vehicle in the area on the same day.

Former Bihar DGP DP Ojha, known for his integrity and anti-corruption stance, passed away at 82. He bravely challenged political criminalization during his tenure.

Samastipur SP Ashok Mishra said a FIR was filed against the sub inspector after a probe substantiated the woman’s allegations

The state government reshuffled senior IPS officers, appointing Kundan Krishnan as ADG (headquarters) and transferring several others in key roles.

NGT has summoned Bihar's environment secretary to report on Ganga river pollution, criticizing NMCG for inaction and demanding effective measures to address untreated sewage discharge.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Opp leader Tejashwi Yadav will embark on political yatras in December to gauge public sentiment ahead of the 2025 polls.

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