Nitish Kumar foiled BJP's 'Eknath Shinde plan' in Bihar: JD-U leader

Patna (IANS) While Janata Dal-United reached the stage where it planned to break away from the NDA in Bihar, the BJP leadership activated the "Eknath Shinde plan" to sabotage the Nitish Kumar government but the Chief Minister spotted it within time…

Assam Rifles officer injured in firing by militants in Arunachal

Itanagar (IANS) A week ahead of the Independence Day, heavy exchange of fire between the Assam Rifles and the militants took place in Arunachal Pradesh along the India-Myanmar border on Tuesday, injuring a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), officials…

After quitting, Nitish goes to Rabri Devi's house to meet Tejashwi

Patna (IANS) After submitting his resignation as Bihar Chief Minister to Governor Phagu Chauhan on Tuesday and quitting the NDA, Nitish Kumar headed for the residence of RJD leader Rabri Devi to meet party leader Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders of…

Nitish to continue as CM, RJD to get Dy CM & Speaker's post, say sources

New Delhi (IANS) Amid hectic political activities in Patna, sources said a broad consensus on the government formation has been built, which includes retaining Nitish Kumar as the chief minister, Tejaswi Yadav the Deputy Chief Minister and Speaker…

India-Pakistan 'backchannel' talks hit a dead end: Report

Islamabad (IANS) Backchannel talks between Pakistan and India have met a dead end as both sides have struggled to agree on the moves that may pave the way for slow but gradual improvement in the relationship, a media report said citing an informed…

Nitish activates 'Paltimar plan', speaks to Sonia

Patna (IANS) Amid strong hints that the government may change in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had a telephonic conversation with Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi.

Though the full details of the phone call, which happened on Sunday…

10 days left in office for CJI Ramana, five important cases await decision

New Delhi (IANS) With just 10 days left in office, Chief Justice N.V. Ramana's decision is awaited on five key matters -- Maharashtra political scenario, report by Pegasus panel, PMs security lapse in Punjab, an attempt by Maharashtra Wakf Board…

Bihar: After Saran, hooch claims three lives in Vaishali

Patna (IANS) After Saran, suspected spurious liquor claimed three lives in neighbouring Vaishali district of Bihar.

As per local villagers, two others are critically ill.

The tragedy occurred in two separate villages. While two men died…

Bengal govt starts acting tough on Partha Chatterjee's confidant bureaucrats

Kolkata, (IANS) After Partha Chatterjee was stripped of all his ministerial and party portfolios, the bureaucrats, considered as close confidants of the former West Bengal Minister, has started feeling the administrative heat.

Two of these…

Why Tejas fighter aircraft are in demand?

New Delhi (IANS) The government had informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas fighter jets while the US, Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Indonesia and Philippines too have shown interest to procure the light combat aircraft…