Santosh Singh

Introduction

Santosh Singh is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express since June 2008. He covers Bihar with main focus on politics, society and governance. Investigative and explanatory stories are also his forte. Singh has 25 years of experience in print journalism covering Bihar, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka....Read More

Articles by Santosh Singh

Bihar caste survey: Muslim groups among backwards the new bone of contentionSubscriber Only

Oct 07, 2023 07:45 IST

BJP has accused Nitish of "creating an optical illusion" and taking EBCs to 36% of state; Pasmanda...

Sat, Oct 07, 2023

Four takeaways from Bihar caste survey: On its significance, possible impact on electionsSubscriber Only

Oct 03, 2023 07:30 IST

The data are not surprising — and are immensely significant for the upcoming state and national...

Tue, Oct 03, 2023

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Caste survey a step towards realising JP’s dream: Lalu YadavSubscriber Only

Oct 03, 2023 02:09 IST

Welcoming the release of the caste survey findings, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the exercise...

Tue, Oct 03, 2023

Bihar caste survey: Nitish, Tejashwi talk of dedicated policies for weaker sections, Lalu sees realisation of JP’s ‘Total Revolution’Subscriber Only

Oct 02, 2023 19:01 IST

BJP claims equal credit for Bihar caste survey, says the party supported it from the...

Mon, Oct 02, 2023

Bihar caste survey: EBC consolidation, RJD M-Y solidification, and other takeawaysSubscriber Only

Oct 02, 2023 17:36 IST

Ruling Mahagathbandhan set to plan more EBC-centric policies, Nitish Kumar to focus on his...

Tue, Oct 03, 2023

Bihar puts number to its castes: EBCs at 36%, push OBC count to 63%Subscriber Only

Oct 02, 2023 14:06 IST

According to data released by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, Bihar's total population now...

Tue, Oct 03, 2023

Abdul Bari Siddiqui Women's reservation bill

RJD’s Abdul Bari kicks up new row: Quota to benefit only women with lipstick, bob-cut hairSubscriber Only

Sep 30, 2023 20:19 IST

BJP slams party ‘mindset’, questions INDIA...

Sun, Oct 01, 2023

‘Thakur ka kuan’ poem runs deep, but lands RJD MP in Bihar caste pitSubscriber Only

Sep 28, 2023 18:40 IST

JD(U), BJP leaders see insult to Thakurs in use of Om Prakash Valmiki's poem by Manoj Jha during...

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

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Patna Deendayal Upadhyaya function has two guest appearances: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi YadavSubscriber Only

Sep 25, 2023 22:46 IST

The Bihar CM and JD(U) chief's visit comes amidst speculation about his unhappiness with INDIA, ...

Tue, Sep 26, 2023

Bihar: Dalit woman alleges she was disrobed, urinated on over Rs 1,500 loanSubscriber Only

Sep 25, 2023 15:41 IST

According to the woman, Pramod Singh and his son Anshu Singh summoned her to their house on...

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

‘Tika-chandan’ and a hug: Nitish Kumar plays to the gallery as JD(U) defensive over BJP attacksSubscriber Only

Sep 23, 2023 17:50 IST

After the Sanatan Dharma controversy, an RJD minister’s critical comments about the...

Sun, Sep 24, 2023

Bihar fire services DIG raises harassment complaint; D-G deniesSubscriber Only

Sep 20, 2023 22:15 IST

Saved Rs 6.5 crore after spotting tender anomaly, says DIG; dept head accuses her of...

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

Chill in Nitish, INDIA ties grows: Boycott of TV anchors to coordination gaps to RJD minister rowSubscriber Only

Sep 20, 2023 09:56 IST

'Right from how joint rallies should be planned to how Left parties should be taken into...

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

Bihar minister Chandra Shekhar targets ‘Ramcharitmanas’ again, likens it to potassium cyanideSubscriber Only

Sep 17, 2023 16:15 IST

The BJP accused the RJD of "sharpening caste binaries" while CM Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), an ally of...

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

Nitish-Lalu tie-up like ‘mixing oil with water’, can only imagine consequences if BJP not voted to power: Amit ShahSubscriber Only

Sep 16, 2023 16:20 IST

Shah said Bihar had given 31 out of its 40 seats to the NDA in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. “It...

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

A jalebi seller-turned-hotelier with friends in high places: The JD(U) MLC who finds himself in ED net in BiharSubscriber Only

Sep 15, 2023 17:50 IST

Once seen as close to RJD chief Lalu Prasad, Radha Charan Sah denies any wrongdoing, JD(U) calls...

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

Before Harivansh, rebellion of 11 JD(U) RS MPs in Nitish era: George and Sharad to Kushwaha and ShivanandSubscriber Only

Aug 26, 2023 21:52 IST

With Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh refusing to step down from his post, JD(U) has dropped...

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

In long tussle with Bihar govt over varsities, Governor Arlekar wins another roundSubscriber Only

Aug 25, 2023 20:45 IST

As state BJP demands removal of Addl Chief Secy, Education, CM Nitish Kumar tries to douse fire by...

Sat, Aug 26, 2023

One or many INDIA convenors? Nitish camp reads message in Lalu remarkSubscriber Only

Aug 23, 2023 22:03 IST

JD(U) chief seen to be eyeing role of national convenor; RJD chief suggests might be better to have...

Fri, Aug 25, 2023

A Sahani of its own: BJP picks little-known EBC Mallah leader as new LoP in Bihar CouncilSubscriber Only

Aug 21, 2023 21:27 IST

The choice of Hari Sahani is expected to strike social balance in the state and reduce dependence...

Tue, Aug 22, 2023

‘We lived in fear’: For Bihar double murder victims’ kin, SC verdict against ex-MP ends 28-year ordealSubscriber Only

Aug 20, 2023 19:12 IST

The Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s 2008 acquittal of RJD leader and former MP Prabhunath...

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

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Araria journalist murder: Police name 8 accused, arrest 4Subscriber Only

Aug 20, 2023 00:37 IST

He was to appear as witness in brother's murder case on...

Sun, Aug 20, 2023

Nitish Kumar’s Delhi trip: Ahead of INDIA’s Mumbai meet, JD(U) chief’s visit to Vajpayee memorial raises eyebrowsSubscriber Only

Aug 17, 2023 21:15 IST

Nitish has reiterated that his Delhi visit held no political significance. Criticising the NDA, he...

Fri, Aug 18, 2023

Caught in a BJP-Mahagathbandan tussle, an AIIMS project languishes in BiharSubscriber Only

Aug 15, 2023 10:03 IST

The Centre approved the Darbhanga AIIMS in 2020 but since BJP and Nitish Kumar's JD(U) parted ways...

Wed, Aug 16, 2023

Some parties afraid to join INDIA alliance because of BJP: JD(U)Subscriber Only

Aug 12, 2023 19:32 IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also said some parties were with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance...

Sat, Aug 12, 2023

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