Shakti Singh

Congress ally RJD clarified that Rahul Gandhi’s remark calling the 2023 Bihar caste survey 'fake' referred to the survey's purpose being undermined. Although conducted, the intended quota increase was hindered by a court stay order, denying benefits to the deserving sections. The Grand Alliance regards the survey as a significant achievement of their tenure.

Television actor Mohammad Nazim returns to TV in 'Shamshaan Champa,' a supernatural show by Gul Khan. He will play shakti singh, a Daayan hunter. Nazim expresses excitement about the genre's suspense, thrill, and romance. Known for 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya,' he hopes to win audience hearts again.

The NDA considers Mohan Yadav's selection as Madhya Pradesh CM a "masterstroke" by the BJP to counter the RJD's plan to gain support from the Yadav community in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Yadavs and Muslims are the traditional vote bank of the RJD in Bihar. The BJP's decision to appoint a Yadav CM is seen as a move to honor the community and limit the challenge posed by the M-Y vote bank. The RJD claims that Lalu Prasad's fight for social justice forced the BJP's hand in appointing a Yadav CM.

The poem references 'Thakurs', which local politicians claim is targeting a specific caste. Anand Mohan, a Grand Alliance leader, has expressed his anger and stated that he would not tolerate the humiliation of his community. Jha had recited the poem composed by Om Prakash Valmiki during a debate on the women's reservation bill. Anand Mohan, who recently served a life term in connection with a murder case, is the father of an RJD MLA.

The RJD party is planning to demand a caste census and a debate on the violence in Manipur during the special session of Parliament. The opposition INDIA bloc will also join in these demands. RJD spokespersons believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's change in tone during his speech reflects the impact of the opposition bloc. They also speculate that the special session may lead to early elections. The BJP's OBC Morcha general secretary criticized the RJD and accused them of promoting negativity.

The RJD on Friday distanced itself from education minister Chandrashekhar’s remark that Hindu religious book Ramcharitmanas has elements toxic enough to be likened to “potassium cyanide”, a highly toxic chemical. The minister had made the remark at a function in Patna on Thursday.

Poll strategist-cum-political activist Prashant Kishor (PK) on Saturday said the law and order situation in the state had deteriorated since some of the RJD leaders with "criminal antecedents" were made ministers in the Nitish Kumar cabinet. "During the previous Mahagathbandhan government which came to power in 2015, Nitish and I had objected to the induction of four RJD leaders as ministers. Today, they are ministers," Kishor alleged.

Vimal (35), who worked for a Hindi daily, was the sole witness in the killing of brother Gabbu Yadav, a panchayat sarpanch. Vimal had refused to withdraw the case despite threats from the jailed criminals.

Chief minister Nitish Kumar-led Grand Alliance government successfully completed one year in office on Wednesday, moving smoothly in the company of allies and displaying more maturity in tackling the ticklish issues this time as compared to previous occasions. There were certain occasions which came as "trying times" for the two main protagonists of the coalition - Janata Dal (United) de facto leader and chief minister Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad but they handled the situation quite deftly and sensibly.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday provisionally attached properties worth around Rs 6 crore allegedly linked to RJD chief Lalu Prasad's family in Patna and Delhi-NCR region in the land-for-jobs in railways scam case, inviting sharp reaction from the Grand Alliance partners in the state.

A Karnal-based man has been booked for packing opium with a hydraulic jack in a courier and sending it to a person in the US.

The posters, banners and hoardings at several places describe this mela - held after every three years - as a unique confluence of religious faith and tourism carry bold photos of Nitish only while mentioning the facilities to be available for the devotees. It is to begin from July 18.

Actor Manav Soneji, who was seen in TV shows like 'Anandibaa Aur Emily', 'Kaatelal & Sons' and a few shows on web, will now feature in light-hearted comedy web series. Manav revealed being a martial artist with a black belt, an unfortunate incident made him quit it.

The Muzaffarnagar local court has granted permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to facilitate witness identification of the accused in the 1994 Rampur Tiraha case.

Spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri alias Bageshwar baba on Sunday announced postponement of his proposed 'divya darbar' on Monday, apprehending huge crowds may lead to some "untoward incidents".