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22 Oct

Arvind Kejriwal Questions Amit Shah Over Drug Menace In BJP-Ruled States, Cites Bihar And Gujarat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAam Aadmi Party, Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal, Bihar, BJP, drug trafficking, Gujarat, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the BJP’s so-called campaign against drugs in Punjab, questioning the drug menace in BJP-ruled states and the seizure of narcotics at Gujarat’s Mundra port. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal challenged Amit Shah to demonstrate results in Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa before making claims about Punjab. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared a media report on ‘X’ about the growing illegal drug trade in Bihar despite prohibition and questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue. Arvind Kejriwal asked, “Bihar,…

10 Jul

Haryana and Bihar Ink Interstate Bus Service Agreement linking Major Industrial Hubs

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Government of Haryana has finalized a bilateral agreement with the Government of Bihar to launch direct interstate bus services between the two states. The official agreement was signed by Haryana's Transport Department Additional Chief Secretary Raja Sekhar Vundru and Bihar State Transport Commissioner Arif Ahsan, with key transport officials from both regions in attendance. This collaborative initiative aims to provide commuters with a safe, reliable, comfortable, and highly affordable public transit alternative. Under this newly established framework, modern air-conditioned buses will run on regular, structured schedules linking major Haryana hubs like Gurugram, Ambala, Sonipat, and Panipat…

08 May

Cricket Legend M.S. Dhoni Tops Individual Taxpayer Rankings in Bihar and Jharkhand for 2025-26 Fiscal Year

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsBihar, Fiscal Year, Income Tax, Jharkhand, M.S. Dhoni, New Act, Revenue, Taxpayer

Patna (Gurpreet Singh): Even six years after walking away from the international cricket pitch, Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to lead the scoreboard in a very different arena. The former Indian captain has officially emerged as the highest individual taxpayer across the states of Bihar and Jharkhand for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This revelation highlights the enduring commercial power of the cricketing icon, whose financial footprint remains as formidable as his legendary helicopter shot. Dr. D. Sudhakara Rao, the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax for the region, confirmed Dhoni’s top-tier status while reviewing the broader economic performance of the two…

14 Nov

Nitish Kumar’s Supporters Celebrate as NDA Makes Strong Showing in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar, Nitish Kumar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): Streets outside the JD(U) headquarters erupted in celebrations on Friday as early election trends showed the NDA surging ahead in Bihar, leading in 186 of the state’s 243 assembly seats. Supporters greeted the news with firecrackers, drumbeats, and clouds of green ‘gulaal’, creating a carnival-like atmosphere. What began as a small gathering of anxious party workers quickly transformed into a large, jubilant crowd as the Election Commission updates indicated a commanding NDA lead. Party workers hoisted a giant poster of Nitish Kumar, waved flags, and chanted slogans expressing confidence in the veteran leader’s return to power. Longtime…

14 Nov

Nitish Kumar Looks to Extend His Record-Breaking Tenure as Bihar CM

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar, Nitish Kumar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): As the dust settles on the counting of votes in Bihar’s 2025 Assembly elections, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving chief minister. With over two decades at the helm, the Janata Dal (United) leader is seeking another term, as his party leads in the early trends. Kumar, who first took office in 2000, has guided Bihar through various challenges, coalition governments, and shifting political dynamics. Known for his ability to maneuver through complex political waters, Kumar’s political longevity has made him one of the most prominent figures in Bihar’s modern political history. A Legacy…

14 Nov

Bihar Election Result 2025: Early Bihar Trends Show NDA Crossing Majority Mark

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): Initial trends from the ongoing counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections show the National Democratic Alliance opening up a commanding lead across the state. According to early updates from the Election Commission, the NDA is ahead in 140 seats, placing it clearly above the majority mark in the 243-member House. Within the ruling bloc, the JD(U) leads the pack with 62 seats, while the BJP is not far behind with 59. The LJP(RV) has secured leads in 15 constituencies, and HAMS in four, rounding out the alliance’s strong early performance. The Mahagathbandhan, meanwhile, is trailing…

14 Nov

Early Counting Shows NDA Gaining Momentum in Bihar Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): Initial figures from Friday’s vote count in Bihar indicate that the National Democratic Alliance is edging ahead of its rival, the Mahagathbandhan, as the state awaits the final outcome of its high-stakes Assembly elections. Counting teams began their work across all 243 constituencies under heavy security deployment. Officials reported that the examination of postal ballots was taken up first, before the sealed EVMs were opened around 8:30 a.m. The process is being conducted at 46 centres distributed across 38 districts. This election, held in two phases, is widely regarded as a referendum on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s…

26 Oct

Tejashwi Yadav promises to double panchayat allowances if INDIA bloc wins Bihar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBihar, Tejashvi Yadav

National Times Bureau :- RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said allowances of the representatives of Bihar's panchayati raj system will be doubled if the INDIA bloc comes to power in the state. "INDIA bloc, if voted to power, will double the allowances of the representatives of Bihar's Panchayati Raj system," said Yadav, the Chief Ministerial face of the Opposition alliance. Seated next to him in the press conference was Mukesh Sahani, the chief of Vikassheel Insaan Party and the alliance's Deputy Chief Ministerial face. "Representatives of panchayats and Gram Kachahari (village courts) had been demanding pension benefits. We have…

15 Oct

EC Gears Up to Tackle Illicit Election Spending in Bihar with Tightened Surveillance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): As Bihar prepares to head to the polls on October 6 for Assembly elections and by-elections in eight constituencies, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a major enforcement drive to clamp down on the misuse of money and illegal inducements during the campaign period. The Commission has deployed Expenditure Observers across the state to monitor financial activities and campaign spending by candidates. These observers will meet with surveillance teams and monitor expenditure closely from the moment nominations are filed until the polls conclude. In a bid to prevent electoral malpractice, the Commission has instructed…

28 Jul

Supreme Court Urges EC to Consider Aadhaar and Voter ID as Valid Documents for Electoral Roll Revision in Bihar

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New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court on Monday once again urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider allowing Aadhaar cards and Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) as valid documents for establishing the identity of voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The apex court, while hearing a petition related to the electoral roll revision process, reiterated the importance of ensuring a transparent and inclusive verification process. It asked the Election Commission to review its existing guidelines and explore the feasibility of accepting both Aadhaar and EPIC as admissible identity documents for…