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Karpoori Thakur, Bihar’s 11th Chief Minister: Two short tenures, long-lasting legacySubscriber Only
November 4, 2025 18:47 IST
Karpoori thakur biography, Bihar 11th chief minister: Karpoori Thakur came to the CM's chair twice, never completing a full term. But amid instability and coalition push-and-pull, he managed to plant the seeds of transformative affirmative action for backward castes.
Daroga Prasad Rai: First Bihar CM of Indira faction, who came to power amid churn in stateSubscriber Only
November 2, 2025 16:14 IST
Daroga Prasad Rai's family is still active in politics. One of his sons, Chandrika Rai, moved from the RJD to JD(U). Chandrika's daughter Aishwarya was married to Lalu Prasad's son, Tej Pratap Yadav.
PM Modi jibe at RJD ‘lalten’: As tech changes lives, where various parties’ symbols standSubscriber Only
November 2, 2025 14:54 IST
The PM implied that the very symbol of the RJD was not in sync with contemporary technology, while his government was behind the push that provided smartphones to people in the remotest villages.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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
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
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 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.
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.
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
‘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 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.
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