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 Srijan scam: How main accused Rajni Priya evaded CBI for 6 yearsSubscriber Only

Aug 12, 2023 10:26 IST

The CBI is now verifying Rajni Priya’s claims that her husband Amit Kumar, another accused in the...

Sat, Aug 12, 2023

Before the two-phase survey that began in January was stayed by the Patna High Court this May through an interim order, almost 60 per cent of the work had been completed.

Bihar government rushes to complete caste survey, asks teachers to compile data after duty hoursSubscriber Only

Aug 11, 2023 12:56 IST

Government sources said the Bihar government can table the survey report in the Assembly either...

Fri, Aug 11, 2023

BJP unveils new Bihar team: Mix of old and new faces; leaders from across castes, regionsSubscriber Only

Aug 10, 2023 07:34 IST

Along with veterans such as Bhim Singh Chandravanshi, Mithilesh Tiwari, and Jagannath Thakur,...

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with RJD chief Lalu Prasad in Delhi earlier in August. (Twitter/LaluYadav)

Congress unhappy as RJD indecision delays Bihar cabinet expansionSubscriber Only

Aug 08, 2023 10:07 IST

Congress expects at least 2 more berths, an issue also taken up by Rahul Gandhi with CM Nitish...

Tue, Aug 08, 2023

As Oppn alliance takes form, JD(U) leader comes out with a book showcasing Nitish Kumar’s ‘national role’Subscriber Only

Aug 05, 2023 09:58 IST

In the second book about the JD(U) supremo written by a party leader recently, the focus is on...

Sat, Aug 05, 2023

Missing buildings, shortage of classrooms, no toilets: Survey throws light on problems plaguing Bihar government schoolsSubscriber Only

Aug 04, 2023 13:09 IST

A survey under the guidance of noted economist Jean Dreze was held on 81 government schools in two...

Sat, Aug 05, 2023

Positioning Nitish as a PM face, JD(U) kicks off Bhaichara Yatra, focuses on Muslim voteSubscriber Only

Aug 03, 2023 20:02 IST

Showcasing Nitish's 'accomplishments', the 'Karwan-e-Ittehad aur Bhaichara Yatra' across Bihar, led...

Fri, Aug 04, 2023

As Patna High Court upholds Bihar caste census, it is advantage Nitish KumarSubscriber Only

Aug 03, 2023 07:30 IST

Caste survey will help JD(U) wrest initiative from Congress in the INDIA Opposition alliance, and...

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Patna HC clears Bihar caste survey, says state action ‘perfectly valid’Subscriber Only

Aug 01, 2023 13:45 IST

“The court dismissed our petition, which means that the state government can resume the caste...

Wed, Aug 02, 2023

Behind Barsoi protests, police firing and 2 deaths: A years-long struggle for electricity amid corruption, apathySubscriber Only

Jul 30, 2023 17:48 IST

Soon after Wednesday's incident, in which protesters allegedly attacked an electricity department...

Sun, Jul 30, 2023

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Bihar for reforms to bring back students to govt schoolsSubscriber Only

Jul 29, 2023 04:07 IST

It will also arrange special classes during school hours for secondary and higher secondary...

Sat, Jul 29, 2023

‘Killed by someone in uniform’: Families of men shot dead during Bihar power protest decry ‘excessive’ police responseSubscriber Only

Jul 27, 2023 19:42 IST

Bihar energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav meanwhile said there was "no place for violent...

Fri, Jul 28, 2023

Bihar: 2 killed as police fires at mob attacking electricity office over power cutsSubscriber Only

Jul 26, 2023 19:01 IST

Confirming the incident, senior police officers said the firing was “in self-defence”. More...

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Kept hanging by BJP, VIP leader Mukesh Sahani has a message as he begins yatra: ‘Can get you 60 seats’Subscriber Only

Jul 26, 2023 07:58 IST

BJP said to be not keen on reinducting the Mallah leader into the NDA since he is pushing for quota...

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Why the two Paswans in NDA are fighting over Hajipur seatSubscriber Only

Jul 24, 2023 19:10 IST

One of 6 SC-reserved seats in Bihar, it was won by Ram Vilas Paswan eight times, the first time...

Mon, Jul 24, 2023

Bihar: Three sentenced to life for killing man over delay in serving waterSubscriber Only

Jul 22, 2023 20:30 IST

While being taken to hospital, a grievously injured Dharmendra had revealed names of his four...

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Learn from Chhath, strive for behavioural change: IIT profs say Patna’s waste disposal problem needs long-term solutionSubscriber Only

Jul 22, 2023 16:39 IST

When looking for a solution to the city’s garbage problem, the professors said it was important...

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Nitish Kumar, RJD deny being upset with ‘all-Congress show’, but prevailing sentiment: ‘Everyone must get space’Subscriber Only

Jul 19, 2023 19:14 IST

Bihar CM expresses happiness about 26 parties turning up for Bengaluru conclave, up from 15 that...

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

BJP faces problem of plenty in Bihar as it braces to navigate demands of 5 NDA alliesSubscriber Only

Jul 17, 2023 22:20 IST

Tensions between Chirag and Paras rage; seat sharing latest point of...

Tue, Jul 18, 2023

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102 Ambulance contract row: Losing bidders file contempt plea in Patna HC against state govtSubscriber Only

Jul 17, 2023 02:24 IST

The court of Justices P B Bajanthri and Jitendra Kumar on June 24, 2023, had given “liberty to...

Mon, Jul 17, 2023

Who is the BJP leader who died during Patna protest? Family, colleagues remember committed party manSubscriber Only

Jul 13, 2023 21:50 IST

After Jehanabad district general secretary Vijay Kumar Singh’s death, state BJP chief Samrat...

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

BJP leader dead during Patna protest, party blames police lathi chargeSubscriber Only

Jul 13, 2023 14:26 IST

Bihar has witnessed protests by a large number of teachers as well as applicants for the 1.7 lakh...

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

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Caught in Mahagathbandhan fireworks, RJD MLC Sunil Singh a known Nitish Kumar-baiterSubscriber Only

Jul 12, 2023 17:23 IST

A close aide of Lalu-Tejashwi, Sunil Singh hit back at Nitish when the CM tore into him over his...

Wed, Jul 12, 2023

After his comments on Nitish, RJD MLC faces sharp attack: ‘Do you intend to join BJP’Subscriber Only

Jul 10, 2023 21:57 IST

Over the past week, MLC Sunil Singh has been hitting out at Nitish and JD(U) ministers; the CM...

Tue, Jul 11, 2023

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Two Paswans a crowd? Uncle Paras will hope not as BJP reaches out to ChiragSubscriber Only

Jul 10, 2023 20:00 IST

The younger leader may reportedly also get a berth in the Cabinet, in which Pashupati Kumar Paras...

Mon, Jan 29, 2024

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