Bihar's CM Nitish Kumar elected as the new JD(U) chief; replaces Sharad Yadav
• 9 years agoBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday elected as JD(U) President, a move that would put him in complete command of the party as its seeks to expand beyond the state and prepares for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Comments read in RS 'objectionable'; Oppn seek Smriti Irani's apology
Fp Archives • 9 years agoOpposition parties on Friday sought an apology from HRD minister Smriti Irani for reading out in Rajya Sabha "objectionable" comments made outside against a god, as she defended herself saying she was asked for proof of her statements against JNU students.
AAP in arms: Mahesh Sharma gets Kalam's bungalow, Delhi minister criticises relocating late Prez' belongings
Fp Archives • 9 years agoTourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has been allotted the bungalow of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, a move severely criticised by AAP, which said Centre has "insulted" the late President by not converting his residence into a 'Knowledge Centre'.
No possibility of alliance with JD(U): Lalu Prasad Yadav
Fp Archives • 11 years agoLalu Prasad Yadav clarified that there was not going to be any alliance between RJD and JD(U) in Bihar. JD(U) leader K. C. Tyagi had earlier said that an alliance between RJD and JD(U) was going to emerge.