Rashtriya Janata Dal Shahpur Assembly Election 2020 – Latest News & Results

IRCTC Hotels Money Laundering Case: Delhi Court Orders Framing of Charges Against Lalu Prasad, Family

A Special Delhi Court ordered the framing of money laundering charges against former Union Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, M/S Lara Projects LLP, and four others in connection with the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) probe into the IRCTC hotel scam.

‘People Have Diabetes, So Sugar Price Rise Won’t Matter’: Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar’s Remark Triggers Row (Video)

Bihar Minister Shrawan Kumar said rising sugar prices won't matter much since diabetes concerns already have people avoiding sweets, sparking viral reactions. RJD's Ejaj Ahmad slammed the remark as insensitive, blaming ethanol policy as sugar hits Rs 64/kg in retail markets.

Assembly By-Elections Results 2026: BJP Leads in Datia and Manjalpur; Prashant Kishor Ahead in Bankipur

Counting of votes is underway for assembly by-elections across three states, with early trends showing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in Madhya Pradesh's Datia and Gujarat's Manjalpur, while Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has taken an early lead in Bihar's Bankipur constituency.

Assembly By-Elections Results 2026: Counting Begins for Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur Bypolls

The Bankipur bypoll has emerged as the most closely watched contest, marking the electoral debut of Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party. The seat, considered a BJP stronghold, has drawn national attention as Kishor takes on candidates from the BJP, RJD and other parties.

Assembly By-Elections 2026: Voting Begins for Bypolls in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur Amid Tight Security (Videos)

Polling began on Thursday for Assembly by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur, Madhya Pradesh's Datia, and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies, with election authorities deploying extensive security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process.

Bihar Bandh Today: Why Student Groups Have Called a Statewide Shutdown on July 25 and What’s Likely To Remain Closed

A statewide Bihar Bandh has been called today, July 25, by student organisations led by the All India Students' Association (AISA), with support from opposition parties including the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress. The bandh has been called to protest against alleged examination paper leaks and the police lathicharge on student demonstrators.

Why BJP Changed Its Candidate for Bankipur Assembly By-Election 2026 Against Prashant Kishor

The BJP has replaced Abhishek Kumar with veteran leader Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its candidate for Bihar's Bankipur Assembly bypoll, days after approving the former's nomination. The move comes after Prashant Kishor entered the contest, with political observers viewing the change as a strategic effort to strengthen the BJP's campaign in one of its traditional strongholds.

Parimal Nathwani Wins Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Election 2026, Defeats Congress Candidate Pranav Jha

NDA-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani on Thursday won one of the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand. He has defeated Congress candidate Pranav Jha.

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Election 2026 Results: NDA-Backed Parimal Nathwani Wins Amid Cross-Voting, JMM’s Baidyanath Ram Elected

JMM candidate Baidyanath Ram and NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani were elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand on Thursday. Nathwani’s victory was aided by cross-voting from ruling alliance legislators, dealing a setback to Congress candidate Pranav Jha in the closely watched contest.

INDIA Bloc Meeting: Who Attended and Who Skipped

At a high-level meeting in New Delhi, the opposition INDIA bloc faced internal friction as major regional partners, including the DMK, boycotted the event over state-level rifts with the Congress. While top leaders like Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav attended to reinforce the 23-party front, local rifts continue to challenge its stability.

Which Opposition Parties Are Attending INDIA Bloc Meeting on June 8?

Twenty-three opposition parties have confirmed participation in the INDIA bloc's "INDIA janbandhan" meeting in New Delhi on June 8, according to the Congress. The gathering will focus on coordination among alliance partners, parliamentary strategy and preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The meeting comes amid tensions involving the DMK, CPI(M) and the AAP's distancing from the opposition alliance.

RJD Workers with Lathis Take Over Security at Rabri Devi Patna Home After Lalu Prasad Family Sends Back State Police (Watch Video)

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Bihar after the family of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad returned their official security cover. Former chief minister Rabri Devi and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav sent back all security personnel deployed at their official Patna residences on Saturday.