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Akhilesh Yadav, the Chief of the Samajwadi Party and ally of the INDIA bloc, stated on Friday that there is currently "no indication" of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a key figure in the opposition alliance, returning to the NDA. Speaking to reporters, Yadav expressed optimism that Nitish Kumar would reinforce the INDIA alliance, which was formed to counter the BJP-led central government in the forthcoming general elections. "There is no such indication. We are hopeful that Nitish Kumar will not join the NDA and will instead strengthen the INDIA alliance," said Yadav.
A gathering is in progress at the official residence of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in Patna, organized by the Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and attended by his close associates. The political intrigue in Bihar has intensified amid growing speculation about JDU potentially rejoining the BJP-led NDA.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh remarked that individuals enter and exit political alliances, but at present, he is uncertain about how the current situation will evolve in Bihar.
Jurgen Klopp shocked the soccer world by announcing he will step down as Liverpool manager at the end of this season.Klopp has led Liverpool to a Champions League title and Premier League championship in his tenure after being hired in October 2015.He made the announcement Friday, saying he is “running out of energy.”“I will leave the club at the end of the season. I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it or at least try to explain it,” Klopp said. (AP)
On the second day of the first test against England, Ravindra Jadeja notched up his 20th Test half-century, propelling India to a commanding 175-run lead. Jadeja remained unbeaten with a score of 81 as India concluded the day at 421-7, starting from 119-1 on Friday. England had posted a total of 246 runs in their first innings. Jadeja became the third Indian batsman to score over 50 runs in the first innings, following Lokesh Rahul, who was caught out for 86, and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 80. After lunch, despite initially trailing by 24 runs, Rahul played aggressively.
Bihar Politics News: Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo and former CM Lalu Prasad Yadav jumped into action as soon as indications emerged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could switch to the National Democratic Alliance again. A master of the number game and the politics of alliances, negating the Lalu factor completely while all eyes are trained on Nitish Kumar would be foolish. (Read More)
Amid the political uncertainty in Bihar regarding the potential alliance between JD(U) and the BJP, speculation is growing that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might rejoin the NDA. RJD MP Manoj Jha, addressing reporters, has 'requested' CM Kumar to clarify his stance and dispel the confusion. He emphasized that as the chief of the alliance, it is up to Nitish Kumar to address the uncertainty surrounding the alliance by this evening. "I request the CM (Nitish Kumar) to resolve this confusion by this evening... RJD has never engaged in such games," he stated.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary were in attendance at an official event held at Raj Bhavan in Patna. However, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav was conspicuously absent from the event.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has requested a meeting with Raj Bhavan amid speculations about a potential reunification of JD(U) with the BJP.
Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to pass the Uniform Civil Code. According to an IE report, a special one-day session of Uttarakhand Assembly is scheduled to be held next month on February 5. This session is likely to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, the IE report said. (Read More)
Sushil Kumar Modi will be taking oath as the deputy CM, an IE report said. Amid discussions of a widening divide, the RJD and JD(U) conducted separate meetings on Thursday, while the state president of the BJP, Samrat Choudhary, departed for Delhi to engage in discussions with senior BJP leaders. Accompanying him was former BJP deputy chief minister Renu Devi.
Jannik Sinner downed defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 at the Australian Open on Friday to hand the top seed a first defeat at his Melbourne Park fortress in six years and power into his maiden Grand Slam final. Fourth seed Sinner stunned Djokovic twice in three matches at the end of last season and he made a rollicking start on Rod Laver Arena by targeting his 36-year-old opponent's shaky serve and error-prone backhand to comfortably win the opening set. (Reuters)
Will Nitish Kumar swap alliance today? While there is very strong buzz around the political upheaval in Bihar, there's no official statement so far. Amid all this, former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi posted a cryptic tweet on the turmoil.
Swiggy, the on-demand convenience platform, is reportedly gearing up to trim approximately 400 jobs across different departments as part of its preparations for an initial public offering. According to PTI, in a move to streamline its structure and enhance operational efficiencies, the company is anticipated to reduce staff by about 350 to 400 positions. These cuts will span various teams, including technology, call center, and corporate roles, with the phased implementation of job reductions expected to commence in the coming weeks.
As the second day of the first Test match progresses, England has made a significant impact in the opening hour of play by claiming two crucial wickets in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. While Shreyas Iyer is still finding his rhythm at the crease, KL Rahul has displayed exceptional batting, standing out from the other players.
In the initial day of the match, India, led by the dynamic efforts of Yashasvi Jaiswal, managed to score 119 runs with just one wicket down – that of skipper Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill, batting confidently at 14, appears poised to capitalize on his positive start at the crease.
A clash between two members of different communities left nearly two dozen people injured in Howrah district’s Belilious Road late on Wednesday night prompting authorities to enforce Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, The Indian Express reported. The incident occurred during a rally by members of the minority community near the Howrah railway station, involving stone pelting between 10 pm and midnight. (Read More)
On Thursday, Tesla experienced a sharp decline of over 12% following CEO Elon Musk's cautionary statement that sales growth would decelerate this year. Despite implementing price cuts that have already impacted profit margins at the world's most valuable automaker, concerns among investors have risen regarding soft demand and increased competition in the Chinese market.
Musk indicated on Wednesday that the anticipated growth would be "notably lower." Tesla's strategic shift involves a focus on a more affordable, next-generation electric vehicle slated to be manufactured at its Texas factory in the latter half of 2025. This move is expected to ignite the next surge in deliveries for the company.
Amidst the dynamic political developments in Bihar, Chirag Paswan, the president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has decided to postpone all his scheduled programs for the 75th Republic Day celebrations, according to party sources. With speculations circulating about potential discord within the ruling Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance), the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) held discussions at the state headquarters. The party, via a post on the social media platform X, announced that its office bearers unanimously empowered Chirag Paswan to make decisions concerning the alliance.
Workers in the media industry staged strikes today to protest recent layoffs at The New York Daily News, Forbes, and Conde Nast, an AP report said. Journalists at these outlets walked off the job as contract negotiations with management turned contentious, reflecting the challenges facing the news industry in recent weeks. These strikes mark historic moments, as it is the first-ever strike at Forbes in more than a century and the first at The New York Daily News in over three decades, as reported by the NewsGuild of New York. The Daily News strike is a one-day event, aligning with Forbes' walkout that extends through Monday.
Zee Entertainment has indicated to Disney Star that it does not intend to move forward with a $1.5-billion TV sub-licensing deal for International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments for the 2024-27 period, informed sources have told FE. While this brings to an end the uncertainty around the contract, Disney may drag Zee to court for not honouring the deal, which was signed in August 2022. Zee did not respond when contacted, while Disney Star declined to comment on the issue. (Read More)