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Bihar clears reservation bill, raises quota from 50% to 65%

Bihar Assembly unanimously clears Bill to raise reservations for SC, ST and OBCs from 50% to 65%

With 75 per cent reservation now in force, the effective seats available for the general unreserved category come further down…

November 9, 2023 16:30 IST

PM Modi attacks Nitish Kumar over population control remarks, asks ‘how low will you stoop’

Nitish Kumar’s remark has triggered a massive political row with the BJP demanding his resignation as the Bihar chief minister.

November 8, 2023 16:29 IST

‘I apologise, take back my words’: Nitish Kumar after backlash over population control remarks

While talking to the media on Wednesday, Nitish Kumar offered to “take back” his words if they had caused offence.

November 8, 2023 12:00 IST

Bihar cabinet clears quota hike to 75 per cent

Bihar: Nitish cabinet approves quota hike to 75%, reservation Bill likely this session

Bihar caste census: The decision came hours after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he intended to increase reservations for…

November 8, 2023 10:53 IST

Nitish Kumar under fire for population control remarks, women’s panel demands ‘unequivocal’ apology

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar received flak for his remarks on population control among educated women in the Bihar Assembly…

Updated: November 8, 2023 10:01 IST

Nitish Kumar moots hike in reservations in Bihar Assembly

Caste census impact: Nitish Kumar moots hike in quotas in Bihar, legislation likely in current session

Nitish Kumar’s statement could have a significant impact on Bihar’s politics and may trigger similar demands from other parts of…

November 7, 2023 20:36 IST

Nitish Kumar says nothing much happening in INDIA alliance

‘Elections over alliance’: Nitish Kumar blames Congress for INDIA bloc stalemate

The BJP, meanwhile, took a swipe at the INDIA bloc, terming it a ‘tukde-tukde’ alliance that had no vision or…

November 2, 2023 18:34 IST

Two killed after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Darbhanga

All the victims were residents of Rustampur village. Family members have alleged that the deceased individuals consumed spurious liquor on…

Updated: October 17, 2023 09:54 IST

Bihar: JD(U) plans mega ‘Bhim Sansad’ to build on caste survey gains

Bhim Sansad is scheduled for November 5 in Patna and has been set in motion with the commencement of several…

October 16, 2023 16:54 IST

Nitish Kumar's caste census gambit in Bihar

Masterstroke or Catch-22? The good, bad and ugly of Nitish Kumar’s caste gambit

With the RJD nipping at his heels in Bihar, and the Congress on an unrelenting mission to take pole position…

Updated: October 16, 2023 15:55 IST

Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: Gearing up for the battle

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sprung a surprise on the nation by revealing the results of the caste headcount conducted in…

Updated: October 8, 2023 08:34 IST

Bihar: Nitish Kumar’s govt announces 10% EWS reservation in judicial services, state-run law colleges

This decision follows the release of the first set of data from Bihar’s caste survey by the government on October…

October 4, 2023 14:35 IST

Assam orders socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslim communities

This development comes a day after the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar announced the results of its caste survey which…

Updated: October 3, 2023 17:10 IST

Caste survey: OBCs, SCs, STs constitute 85% of Bihar’s population | See full list

Bihar’s population currently stands at 13.07 crore, out of which 36% (4.70 crore) are Extremely Backward Classes and 27% (3.5…

October 3, 2023 15:30 IST

Nitish Kumar back in spotlight after Bihar caste census report

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Mandal 2.0? Bihar caste census brings Nitish Kumar back to INDIA centrestage

The Congress, which has been late to realise the potential of OBC politics, is only taking a leaf out of…

October 3, 2023 12:38 IST

Nitish Kumar calls all-party meet to discuss Bihar caste census results

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday to share the details of the Bihar caste…

October 3, 2023 09:26 IST

Bihar caste census 2023 report: 27% backward classes, 36 most backward classes, 16% general

Bihar caste census 2023 report: 63% Other Backward Classes, 16% population in General category

Of the total population of Bihar, which is more than 13 crores, 27.13% are backward class, 36.01% are the extremely…

October 2, 2023 14:17 IST

JD(U) terminates Bihar Spokesperson’s membership amidst rumours of BJP return

JD(U)’s state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha issued a statement accusing him of “issuing press releases and statements that ran contrary…

September 27, 2023 17:24 IST

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How many illegal foreigners were found in Bihar SIR? CEC says ‘data not with ECI’ – Video

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