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Caste Census Credit War, Day 2: BJP's Rajiv Gandhi Jab, Congress' Poster Shot
Caste census: A day after the caste census announcement, the battle for credit continued apace with the government and opposition each claiming ownership of the landmark exercise.
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NDTV Explains: The Caste Census Roller Coaster In Indian Politics
Census, survey, or enumeration... whatever the suffix, for the first time since 1931 India will count the men, women, and children in each of the hundreds of castes and sub-castes that make up its complex socio-cultural fabric, the government said.
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Buying Book Not Enough, Have To Read It Too: Prashant Kishor On Caste Census
Election strategist-turned politician Prashant Kishor pointed out today that the caste census in itself is not a problem. Nor it is a promise that possession of data will immediately rectify social problems and bring equality.
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Bihar Government Approves Pre-Feasibility Study For 6 New Airports
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will carry out the study in Madhubani, Birpur, Munger, Valmikinagar, Bhagalpur and Saharsa, he said.
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Bihar Scraps 75% Attendance Rule For Students To Receive Financial Benefits
With this change, all students enrolled in government schools-estimated at 1.8 crore annually-will receive the benefits, regardless of attendance.
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Tejashwi Yadav Calls Nitish Kumar 'Unfit' To Govern, Demands Resignation
Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over alleged insulting behaviour towards women and erratic actions in the Bihar Assembly and Council.
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In Election Year, Bihar Cabinet Expansion Today Aims For Caste Balance
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar expanded its cabinet today with the induction of seven ministers. The move is significant ahead of the Bihar assembly election scheduled this year.
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Clash Erupts Over Religious Procession In Bihar's Jamui, Internet Suspended
A clash broke out between two communities during a religious procession in Bihar's Jamui, prompting the state government to suspend internet services in the district, an official said on Monday.
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German President's X Account Hacked, Changed To Bihar Government's Profile
The official X (formally Twitter) account of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been reportedly hacked and modified to look like a handle of the Bihar government's Water Resources Department.
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'B' In Budget Stands For Bihar: Memes Take Over Social Media
The Union government has announced several big-ticket plans for Bihar in the budget, delighting the business community and citizens and sparking a meme fest on social media.
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Video: Teacher On Way To School Dies After Tree Branch Falls On Her In Bihar
A government school teacher was killed and the principal was grievously injured after a huge branch of a tree fell on them in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Monday, the police said.
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In Dry Bihar, Drunk Headmaster Struggles To Unfurl Flag On Republic Day, Arrested
In dry state Bihar, the headmaster of a government school has been arrested after he attended the Republic Day function at the school drunk and struggled to unfurl the national flag
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'Caste Survey Under Nitish Kumar Was To Fool People Of Bihar': Rahul Gandhi
Alleging that the caste survey conducted by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar was an exercise to befool the people, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said his party will stick to its demand for caste census.
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After 40 Years, Woman Becomes First In Bihar To Get Citizenship Under CAA
The Indian government has granted citizenship to Sumitra Prasad alias Rani Saha, a woman who had been living in Bihar's Ara city for 40 years.
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Male Teacher Gets 'Maternity Leave' In Bihar, Enjoys Week-Long Holiday
A government teacher in Bihar applied for maternity leave, despite being a male, and after it got sanctioned, enjoyed a week-long holiday.
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Caste Census Credit War, Day 2: BJP's Rajiv Gandhi Jab, Congress' Poster Shot
Caste census: A day after the caste census announcement, the battle for credit continued apace with the government and opposition each claiming ownership of the landmark exercise.
-
NDTV Explains: The Caste Census Roller Coaster In Indian Politics
Census, survey, or enumeration... whatever the suffix, for the first time since 1931 India will count the men, women, and children in each of the hundreds of castes and sub-castes that make up its complex socio-cultural fabric, the government said.
-
Buying Book Not Enough, Have To Read It Too: Prashant Kishor On Caste Census
Election strategist-turned politician Prashant Kishor pointed out today that the caste census in itself is not a problem. Nor it is a promise that possession of data will immediately rectify social problems and bring equality.
-
Bihar Government Approves Pre-Feasibility Study For 6 New Airports
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will carry out the study in Madhubani, Birpur, Munger, Valmikinagar, Bhagalpur and Saharsa, he said.
-
Bihar Scraps 75% Attendance Rule For Students To Receive Financial Benefits
With this change, all students enrolled in government schools-estimated at 1.8 crore annually-will receive the benefits, regardless of attendance.
-
Tejashwi Yadav Calls Nitish Kumar 'Unfit' To Govern, Demands Resignation
Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over alleged insulting behaviour towards women and erratic actions in the Bihar Assembly and Council.
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In Election Year, Bihar Cabinet Expansion Today Aims For Caste Balance
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar expanded its cabinet today with the induction of seven ministers. The move is significant ahead of the Bihar assembly election scheduled this year.
-
Clash Erupts Over Religious Procession In Bihar's Jamui, Internet Suspended
A clash broke out between two communities during a religious procession in Bihar's Jamui, prompting the state government to suspend internet services in the district, an official said on Monday.
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German President's X Account Hacked, Changed To Bihar Government's Profile
The official X (formally Twitter) account of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been reportedly hacked and modified to look like a handle of the Bihar government's Water Resources Department.
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'B' In Budget Stands For Bihar: Memes Take Over Social Media
The Union government has announced several big-ticket plans for Bihar in the budget, delighting the business community and citizens and sparking a meme fest on social media.
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Video: Teacher On Way To School Dies After Tree Branch Falls On Her In Bihar
A government school teacher was killed and the principal was grievously injured after a huge branch of a tree fell on them in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Monday, the police said.
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In Dry Bihar, Drunk Headmaster Struggles To Unfurl Flag On Republic Day, Arrested
In dry state Bihar, the headmaster of a government school has been arrested after he attended the Republic Day function at the school drunk and struggled to unfurl the national flag
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'Caste Survey Under Nitish Kumar Was To Fool People Of Bihar': Rahul Gandhi
Alleging that the caste survey conducted by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar was an exercise to befool the people, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said his party will stick to its demand for caste census.
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After 40 Years, Woman Becomes First In Bihar To Get Citizenship Under CAA
The Indian government has granted citizenship to Sumitra Prasad alias Rani Saha, a woman who had been living in Bihar's Ara city for 40 years.
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Male Teacher Gets 'Maternity Leave' In Bihar, Enjoys Week-Long Holiday
A government teacher in Bihar applied for maternity leave, despite being a male, and after it got sanctioned, enjoyed a week-long holiday.
