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Chief Ministers of Bihar | Harihar Singh: The CM who resigned before even his Cabinet was allotted portfoliosSubscriber Only

November 2, 2025 12:08 IST

In the lead up to the Assembly elections in the state, this is the ninth part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar.

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Chief Ministers of Bihar | Bhola Paswan Shastri: Bihar’s first SC CMSubscriber Only

November 3, 2025 05:56 IST

In the lead up to the Assembly elections in the state, this is the eighth part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar

B P Mandal

Bihar Chief Ministers | BP Mandal: Short tenure as CM, outsized legacy for OBC reservations commissionSubscriber Only

November 2, 2025 12:03 IST

Chief Minister of Bihar for only seven weeks, BP Mandal is best remembered for chairing the Mandal Commission, which altered the trajectory of north Indian politics for decades to come.

Singh, born into a Koiry family (a traditional farming community), was the first person from the OBC community to become the Chief Minister of Bihar.

Bihar Chief Ministers | Satish Prasad Singh: First OBC CM, but only for 5 daysSubscriber Only

November 2, 2025 12:01 IST

Satish Prasad Singh’s appointment as CM was primarily to warm the seat for BP Mandal to assume the post. His rise happened during a period of political churn in Bihar, but he failed to retain power in his later political career.

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Why ‘jungle raj’ casts a long shadow over the RJDSubscriber Only

October 31, 2025 20:24 IST

It has been 20 years since the RJD lost power in Bihar, but Tejashwi Yadav is still fighting the baggage of ‘jungle raj’, which evokes memories of a high crime rate and a desperate migration out of the state.

Mahamaya Prasad

Bihar Chief Ministers | Mahamaya Prasad Sinha: The first non-Congress CMSubscriber Only

November 2, 2025 12:00 IST

Bihar Assembly elections 1967, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha Bihar CM: In the lead-up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the fifth part of a series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar. Today, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha

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Chief Ministers of Bihar | K B Sahay: the CM under whom Congress lost its first majoritySubscriber Only

October 30, 2025 12:23 IST

In the lead up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the fourth part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar

Binodanand Jha, CM Bihar meeting BCC members on 18 May 1962

Bihar Assembly election 2025 | Binodanand Jha: the Bihar CM who got ‘Kamrajed’Subscriber Only

October 30, 2025 14:35 IST

In the lead up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the third part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar

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PM Modi, Amit Shah invoke ‘jungle raj’: How was the term first associated with BiharSubscriber Only

October 28, 2025 16:55 IST

Jungle Raj Bihar, Bihar Elections 2025: How did the term 'jungle raj' originate and why has it stuck to the RJD rule in Bihar? We explain.

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Five landmarks of Bihar politics, from Shri Babu to ‘Sushasan Babu’Subscriber Only

October 28, 2025 09:06 IST

Bihar Political History: From the heydays of Congress post Independence to the JP movement and the Mandal churn, here is a brief political history of Bihar, through 5 major events.

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Chief Ministers of Bihar | Deep Narayan Singh: the man who was CM for only 18 daysSubscriber Only

October 30, 2025 12:18 IST

Bihar Politics History, Deep Narayan Singh Bihar CM: Today, we look at Deep Narayan Singh, who came to the chair that fell vacant after the towering Shri Babu's death.

S K Sinha

Shri Krishna Sinha: the maker of modern Bihar, state’s first CMSubscriber Only

October 30, 2025 12:16 IST

In the lead up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the first part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, all the way from S K Sinha to Nitish Kumar

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Why political dynasties are here to staySubscriber Only

October 26, 2025 14:59 IST

A recent investigation by The Indian Express revealed that more than 22% of India’s nearly 5,300 legislators in Parliament, and state Assemblies and Councils have familial ties to current or former legislators. Why are dynasties so entrenched in Indian politics?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting makhana to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool at Port Louis, in Mauritius on March 11, 2025. (PIB)

The politics of makhananomics: Behind government’s push to boost Bihar’s makhana industrySubscriber Only

October 24, 2025 15:21 IST

Bihar is responsible for the production of 90% of India’s makhana crop. Ahead of the Assembly election, the ruling coalition has made significant efforts to grow the industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to former Bihar chief minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Karpoori Thakur in Samastipur district.

PM Modi invokes Karpoori Thakur in Bihar: Why the former CM matters today, explained in 3 pointsSubscriber Only

October 26, 2025 15:20 IST

January 24 marked the 101st birth anniversary of Karpoori Thakur. What are some of the Jannayak's decisions that hurt his political career but continue to be significant today? Why is PM Modi invoking him? We explain in 3 points

The Maoist insurgency peaked in the 2000s, which saw unprecedented violence between the insurgents and security forces. This is a photo of a training camp on the banks of Amanat river in the Patan block of Palamu district, under the leadership of Zonal Commander Giriji, in 2007. (File)

A red sunset? Why Maoist movement is on the declineSubscriber Only

October 3, 2025 13:33 IST

In 2025 alone, 270 Naxalites have been killed and 680 arrested, with another 1,225 having surrendered to authorities, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday

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As RSS turns 100, how chief guest Kovind traced its ‘Ambedkarwadi’ characterSubscriber Only

October 2, 2025 17:41 IST

RSS 100th anniversary, Kovind RSS speech: As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh turned 100, the trademark Vijaydashmi function acquired a distinctive social justice tilt in chief guest Kovind’s address, reflecting the organisation’s response to caste emerging as the prime debate in national politics.

Aland voter deletion: Rahul Gandhi

Aland voter deletion case update: Status of the probe, what data the police wants from EC and whySubscriber Only

October 2, 2025 14:49 IST

Aland case: How is the investigation progressing, what data do the police want from the Election Commission, and why? How was the 'electoral fraud' attempted? We explain.

Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp: Why Opposition’s EBC resolution in Bihar matters

Bihar elections: What is the Opposition’s EBC resolution, why it mattersSubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 13:15 IST

The Opposition’s push to attract EBC voters seeks to fundamentally reshape Bihar’s electoral dynamics, and help rebuild the Congress’ voterbase.

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Why Punjab is talking about Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act againSubscriber Only

September 29, 2025 14:22 IST

The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 is a central legislation enacted by Parliament to protect workers who migrate from one state to another for employment

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 'Jago Bangla Utsab Sankha' and release a music album written by herself, in Kolkata on Sunday.

‘Banglar Bari’: Mamata’s ambitious counter to Centre cutting of PMAY-G fundsSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 19:30 IST

Since 2014, the BJP-led Centre and the TMC’s West Bengal government have clashed repeatedly. Banglar Bari, a scheme that will see the state government fund the construction of pucca houses for eligible beneficiaries, is yet another outcome of this conflict

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi attacks EC: What happened in Aland seat, who can delete names from electoral rollSubscriber Only

September 20, 2025 14:27 IST

Rahul Gandhi Conference Today: What exactly happened in Aland? Who can petition for names to be deleted from the electoral roll? What is the role of a BLO? We explain.

Tight security arrangements underway at Kangla Western Gate in Manipur

As PM Modi visits Manipur, 5 key issues in conflict-torn stateSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 19:43 IST

Twenty seven months after the conflict in Manipur began in 2023, a number of key issues remain unresolved in the state. Here’s what you need to know

Story of IUML, Kerala’s secular Muslim League with new office in Delhi

Story of IUML, Kerala’s secular Muslim League with a new office in DelhiSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 13:54 IST

The Indian Union Muslim League, an ally of the Congress, has long been one of the most formidable political forces in Kerala. As it inaugurates a new national headquarters in Delhi, here’s its story.

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Explained: Ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Manipur, significance of MHA’s two key announcementsSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 07:16 IST

The Union Home Ministry has announced the renewal with renegotiated terms of an old ceasefire agreement, and the ‘opening’ of NH-02 for the free movement of commuters and essential goods

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