Janata Dal (United)

Sushil Modi asks Nitish Kumar to review ties with RJD, Congress

With the political pot on the boil in Bihar since Chief Minister Nitish Kumar supported the Centre's demonetisation move despite protests by allies, BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday asked him to review ties with RJD and Congress and said his party would consider any proposal of realignment from JD(U).

Nov 29, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Nitish Kumar supports demonetisation, dismisses fissures in coalition

The attack on black money would yield better results only when scrapping of notes is coupled with attack on benami properties and prohibition, said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Nov 25, 2016, 15:05 PM IST

KC Tyagi, Pawan Varma, Harivansh in Nitish's new JD(U) team

Senior Janata Dal (United) leader K C Tyagi was named its secretary general, while diplomat- politician Pawan Kumar Varma and journalist-politician Harivansh were made general secretaries in the team of the party's new president Nitish Kumar.

Nov 10, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav ready for any 'test', cautions SP against 'damage'

As the power tussle between him and his uncle Shivpal played out in open on the silver jubilee celebrations of the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday he was ready for any test and cautioned against "damage" to the party.

Nov 05, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Samajwadi Party silver jubilee event: No peace in Yadav clan; Shivpal takes dig at Akhilesh, shoves CM's aide on stage

Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party tried to put up a united face at its silver jubilee gala here on Saturday but the peace seemed fragile as state party chief Shivpal Singh Yadav took many pot shots at his nephew and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Nov 05, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Mahagatbandhan on cards for UP polls? JD(U), RLD to attend Samajwadi Party's silver jubilee celebrations

Congress' strategist for Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Kishor met Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh at his residence on Tuesday.

Nov 03, 2016, 13:17 PM IST

Gaya road rage: SC stays bail granted to Rocky Yadav in Aditya Sachdeva murder case

The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled bail granted to Rocky Yadav, the son of a suspended JD(U) MLC, in a case of killing Aditya Sachdeva in Gaya over road rage.

Oct 28, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Uniform Civil Code: Know the stand of BJP, Congress, JD(U), Shiv Sena

Asaduddin Owaisi said the government's "real agenda" was to focus on Muslims and polarise the society.

Oct 13, 2016, 17:12 PM IST

JD(U) expels 4 state unit presidents for 'anti-party' activity

Four JD(U) state unit presidents, who had questioned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's appointment as its national president, were on Tuesday expelled from the party for "anti-party" activities.

Oct 04, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

It would be blunder for Pakistan to think of India as a weak opponent: JD(U)

Responding to Pakistan Home Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan`s statement that Islamabad will not be cowed down by India`s hurling baseless accusations and threats, the Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday said Islamabad is not capable of challenging New Delhi.

Sep 21, 2016, 09:21 AM IST

JD(U) mulling action against MLA for mingling with Shahabuddin

Ruling JD(U) is mulling action against party MLA Giridhari Yadav for mingling with RJD strongman Md Shahabuddin, who made caustic remarks against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar soon after his release from jail.

Sep 12, 2016, 12:44 PM IST

Bihar IAS official on leave on liquor issue

Bihar Excise and Prohibition Department's Principal Secretary KK Pathak has gone on leave amid reports of his displeasure over the arrest of his department's sub-inspector for taking action against a ruling JD(U) leader, from whose house liquor was seized.

Sep 10, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi should use brain rather than lip-service on Kashmir issue: JD(U)

PM has said the Centre as well as the BJP-PDP coalition government is making all efforts to solve the problems of Kashmir.

Aug 10, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Opposition expresses concern over Kashmir situation

Following a persistent demand by a united Opposition, the government on Tuesday agreed to have a debate on the prevailing Kashmir situation in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking support from all sections to resolve the "complicated" issue.

Aug 09, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

If you love gai, nilgai so much, keep them at shakhas: Nitish Kumar to RSS, BJP

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said RSS talks of protecting cow, and nilgai, which destroys farmers' crops.

Aug 06, 2016, 22:16 PM IST

Parliament: JD(U) MP Ali Anwar gives adjournment motion on killing of Bihari labourers in Pune; Jeddah trouble

Nine labourers were killed and four others injured when the slab of an under-construction 14-storied building collapsed in Pune last Friday.

Aug 01, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

JD(U) offers support to govt on GST

 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley after which he offered JD (U)'s support to the legislation.

Jul 20, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Fear of losing Punjab polls leading BJP to trouble AAP: JD (U)

Hinting at a `conspiracy` behind the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister`s Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar by the CBI, the Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday said the BJP-led government was `troubling` AAP-led government as they fear losing Punjab Assembly polls.

Jul 05, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

BJP has reduced foreign policy to ''event management exercise'': JD(U)

In an interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that PMO, External Affairs Ministry, Finance Ministry and other related ministries work in tandem.

Jun 28, 2016, 08:35 AM IST

Ex-BSEB secretary arrested in Bihar toppers scam

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested Jha on the basis of evidences of his "involvement" in the Intermediate Toppers scam, Patna's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaj said.

Jun 27, 2016, 18:08 PM IST