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Why Nitish Kumar leading the charge against Narendra Modi exposes political bankruptcy of Opposition camp
Opinion

Why Nitish Kumar leading the charge against Narendra Modi exposes political bankruptcy of Opposition camp

In the 1990s and the early 2000s, Nitish Kumar took refuge in Delhi when his going got difficult in Patna. He hopes to do the same in the mid-2020s. History, after all, repeats itself. But then, to his hard luck, Indian politics has moved on

Anand Mohan walks out of Bihar jail: Who is the gangster-turned-politician and why has his release caused such a stir?
India

Anand Mohan walks out of Bihar jail: Who is the gangster-turned-politician and why has his release caused such a stir?

Anand Mohan Singh, a gangster-turned-MP, has been released from Bihar's Saharsa jail where he was serving a life term for murdering IAS officer G Krishnaiah in 1994. He walks free as the government dropped the provision that barred those accused of 'murder of a public servant' from premature release

Rahul Gandhi is not alone. Before him, Lalu Prasad Yadav and others were disqualified
Explainers

Rahul Gandhi is not alone. Before him, Lalu Prasad Yadav and others were disqualified

Rahul Gandhi has joined a small 'infamous' club of politicians who have been disqualified as MPs or MLAs after being convicted in a crime. Here's a look at the other prominent names

Lalu Prasad to undergo kidney transplant on Dec 5: Tejashwi Yadav
India

Lalu Prasad to undergo kidney transplant on Dec 5: Tejashwi Yadav

Lalu Prasad enjoys a cult status among the OBCs and the minorities, despite allegations of corruption during the tenure as Bihar CM and Railway Minister

Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter to donate kidney to him: What is a live kidney donor and what are the risks involved?
Health

Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter to donate kidney to him: What is a live kidney donor and what are the risks involved?

Rohini Acharya, the younger daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, will be donating her kidney to her father later this month, becoming a live kidney donor. Contrary to popular perception, live donations are safe and people who opt for this method live a normal life post surgery

With Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter donating her kidney, here are some Bollywood stars who pledged to donate their organs
Entertainment

With Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter donating her kidney, here are some Bollywood stars who pledged to donate their organs

As Lalu Prasad Yadav's second daughter has pledged to donate her kidney to her father, here are the names of some Bollywood celebrities that have pledged to donate their organs. Firstpost also looks at the dangers of living kidney donation.

Lalu Prasad gets court's nod to travel to Singapore for medical treatment
India

Lalu Prasad gets court's nod to travel to Singapore for medical treatment

A special CBI court in Ranchi on 16 September had allowed Prasad's plea seeking release of his passport

‘Can Nitish Kumar become PM by changing alliances?’ Amit Shah cautions Lalu about 'Paltu Ram'
Politics

‘Can Nitish Kumar become PM by changing alliances?’ Amit Shah cautions Lalu about 'Paltu Ram'

"Can Nitish babu become the PM by changing political alliances? He has betrayed many since he entered politics. Lalu ji, beware that Nitish babu might sit in Congress's lap tomorrow leaving you behind," Amit Shah said in Purnea

Lalu Prasad Yadav's family behind my husband Brij Behari Prasad's murder, alleges BJP MP Rama Devi 
Politics

Lalu Prasad Yadav's family behind my husband Brij Behari Prasad's murder, alleges BJP MP Rama Devi 

BJP MP Rama Devi on Monday alleged that Lalu Prasad Yadav's family was behind the murder of her husband Brij Behari Prasad as they feared he would become the chief minister of Bihar.

Explained: The land-for-jobs scam and its alleged links to Lalu Prasad Yadav and the RJD
Politics

Explained: The land-for-jobs scam and its alleged links to Lalu Prasad Yadav and the RJD

The CBI carried out raids at the houses of four RJD leaders in connection to the land-for-jobs scam. As per the investigations, Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members received land as bribes in return for jobs in the Railways while he was the minister in 2004-2009

Lalu Yadav's son-in-law spotted at Bihar govt meetings; BJP fumes
Politics

Lalu Yadav's son-in-law spotted at Bihar govt meetings; BJP fumes

Notably, both the meetings were presided over by Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, who was sworn in as a minister earlier this week with environment, forestry and climate change portfolio

From cricket to Lalu Prasad Yadav’s political heir, who is Tejashwi Yadav?
India

From cricket to Lalu Prasad Yadav’s political heir, who is Tejashwi Yadav?

Tejashwi began campaigning for the Rashtriya Janata Dal while pursuing a cricket career in 2010. He was praised with success for updating campaigning techniques and improving the party's internet appeal

Friends with benefits: How Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav ironed out their differences
Politics

Friends with benefits: How Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav ironed out their differences

Amid a breakup with the BJP, a bonhomie bloomed between Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav. In 2017, the JD(U) boss quit the Grand Alliance citing corruption charges against the RJD leader and his family. Now the 32-year-old is all set to become Kumar’s deputy

Will Lalu Prasad continue to head RJD? Speculation grows ahead of party polls
India

Will Lalu Prasad continue to head RJD? Speculation grows ahead of party polls

Lalu Prasad Yadav has served as the national president 11 times. He is currently recovering from shoulder injury and a kidney transplant abroad lined up soon. In his absence, his younger son has lead the party and been accepted as the de facto leader

CBI arrests Bhola Yadav, former aide to Lalu Prasad Yadav in alleged land-for-job case
India

CBI arrests Bhola Yadav, former aide to Lalu Prasad Yadav in alleged land-for-job case

Earlier this May, the CBI had filed an FIR in the 'land for railway job' case and named Lalu Yadav, his wife and daughters among several others as accused in the case

Nitish Kumar meets Lalu Yadav in hospital
Politics

Nitish Kumar meets Lalu Yadav in hospital

Lalu Prasad Yadav, who stays at the residence allotted to his wife in her capacity as an ex-CM, had on Sunday tripped on the stairs and fractured his right shoulder

Lalu Prasad Yadav in ICU after fracturing shoulder
India

Lalu Prasad Yadav in ICU after fracturing shoulder

"He has been brought here with complaints of many symptoms, which relate to his shoulder injury and other diseases which he suffers from, including kidney problems," a hospital official said.

Rickshaw wala, chai wala, mill worker and more: Politicians with humble beginnings
Politics

Rickshaw wala, chai wala, mill worker and more: Politicians with humble beginnings

Indian political landscape is filled with stories of such humble beginnings including those of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who worked with his father at a tea stall and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot who was an assistant to his magician father

Presidential polls: From a slum dweller to Bihar’s other Lalu, the challengers to Droupadi Murmu and Yashwant Sinha
Politics

Presidential polls: From a slum dweller to Bihar’s other Lalu, the challengers to Droupadi Murmu and Yashwant Sinha

Two days before the nomination process ends, 15 candidates have filed their nominations for the Presidential elections. Of this, Lalu Prasad Yadav, a resident of Marhawra town in Bihar's Saran, has generated a lot of buzz for sharing his name with the RJD patriarch

2009 model code violation case: Lalu Prasad fined Rs 6,000, tenders apology
Politics

2009 model code violation case: Lalu Prasad fined Rs 6,000, tenders apology

Appearing in the court of judge Satish Kumar Munda, Lalu Prasad accepted that he violated the model code of conduct and tendered an apology