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Janata Dal (United): News

20 Nov 2025
Amit Shah

Bihar Cabinet ministers list 2025: Who are the new ministers 

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Thursday for a record 10th time after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the Assembly elections, securing 202 out of 243 seats.

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 10th time 

Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on Thursday.

20 Nov 2025
Amit Shah

Nitish Kumar's 10th oath-taking ceremony today after NDA's landslide win

Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on Thursday.

19 Nov 2025
Narendra Modi

Nitish Kumar resigns today; may return tomorrow but 'surprises' possible

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign on Wednesday, paving the way for a new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.

BJP, JDU eye Speaker's post ahead of Bihar government formation

Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) are vying for the post of Bihar Assembly Speaker as they finalize the structure of the new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, India Today reported, citing sources.

17 Nov 2025
Chirag Paswan

New Bihar government to take oath on Thursday

The new government in Bihar will be sworn in on November 20 at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the ceremony.

NDA finalizes Bihar cabinet; BJP gets more berths, Nitish stays

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to have a larger share of the pie in the new Bihar government, NDTV reported on Sunday, citing sources.

16 Nov 2025
Narendra Modi

Bihar's new government likely to be sworn-in on November 19-20

The new government in Bihar is likely to be sworn in on November 19 or 20. The date of the swearing-in ceremony will depend on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schedule, NDTV reported, citing sources.

15 Nov 2025
Lalu Prasad Yadav

Who are Sanjay Yadav, Rameez, whom Rohini Acharya named?

Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced her exit from politics and severed ties with her family.

JD(U) shares 'Nitish Kumar will remain CM' post, then deletes 

A now-deleted post by the Janata Dal (United) on social media platform X has sparked speculation about Nitish Kumar's future as chief minister of Bihar.

14 Nov 2025
Nitish Kumar

As NDA heads for landslide victory, Tejashwi trails in Raghopur 

After leading from his family stronghold, Raghopur, Bihar, in the morning, Tejashwi Yadav is now second, with Bharatiya Janata Party's Satish Kumar leading by 106 votes.

14 Nov 2025
Omar Abdullah

Bihar Congress chief confident of Mahagathbandhan win

Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram has expressed confidence that the Mahagathbandhan alliance will win the Bihar Assembly election.

'Litti chokha, jalebis': BJP gears up for Bihar election win 

As vote counting for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections began on Friday morning, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi started preparing for a victory celebration with traditional delicacies from Bihar.

02 Nov 2025
Patna

'Satyameva Jayate': JD(U)'s Anant Singh after arrest in 'murder' case

Janata Dal (United) candidate Anant Singh was arrested in connection with the murder of Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of the rival political party Jan Suraaj.

17 Oct 2025
Amit Shah

Nitish Kumar as CM again if NDA wins? Shah answers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has clarified that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will decide on the chief minister's post in Bihar only after the upcoming elections.

Who's Satish Kumar Yadav from BJP's 3rd list challenging Tejashwi 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its third list of 18 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, fielding Satish Kumar Yadav from Raghopur.

BJP's second list for Bihar polls out; Maithili Thakur included

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Bihar polls: JD(U) releases 1st list with 57 candidates

The Janata Dal (United) has released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

JD(U) leaders protest outside Bihar CM's residence over ticket distribution 

Security was tightened outside Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's official residence in Patna on Tuesday after several leaders and workers of the Janata Dal (United) protested against being denied tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections.

14 Oct 2025
Chirag Paswan

Bihar Assembly elections: BJP-JD(U) seat-sharing agreement hits last-minute hitch

The National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections has run into a last-minute hitch.

22 Sep 2025
India

Bihar elections likely in 3 phases from November 5-15: Report 

Bihar Assembly elections are likely to be held in three phases from November 5-15, sources told India Today TV.

Bihar CM waives interest on education loans ahead of polls

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major relief for students ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

28 Jun 2025
Asaduddin Owaisi

Modi influencing EC to scrap Bihar voter list: Tejashwi Yadav

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of influencing the Election Commission (EC) to scrap Bihar's voter list.

21 Jun 2025
Bihar

Nitish Kumar announces pension hike for elderly, disabled, widowed women

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major increase in the monthly pension for the elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women.

05 Apr 2025
Lok Sabha

JDU leader resigns over party's support for Waqf Bill

Janata Dal (United) is struggling with internal discord amid five leaders resigning from the party, protesting its support for the Waqf Bill in Parliament.

04 Apr 2025
Bihar

5 JD(U) leaders quit over party's support for Waqf Bill  

Two senior Janata Dal (United) leaders have quit in protest against the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.

01 Apr 2025
Asaduddin Owaisi

Does BJP-led NDA have numbers needed to pass Waqf Bill 

The amended Waqf Bill, which was sent to a joint parliamentary committee in August 2024, will reportedly be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Bihar cabinet expansion: 7 BJP leaders take oath as ministers

The Bihar Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was expanded on Wednesday with the induction of seven new ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

22 Jan 2025
N Biren Singh

JD(U) sacks Manipur MLA over 'no support to BJP' letter  

The Janata Dal (United) has sacked its Manipur unit chief, Kshetrimayum Biren Singh, over a letter he wrote to the state's governor.

22 Jan 2025
Manipur

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) withdraws support for BJP-led government in Manipur 

The Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) has pulled its support for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Manipur.

27 Oct 2024
Bihar

Cricketer Ishan Kishan's father joins JD(U) ahead of Bihar bypolls  

Pranav Pandey, the father of Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan, has joined the Janata Dal (United) in Patna.

Congress MLA booked over 'rejected goods' remarks on Sita Soren

Jharkhand Congress leader Irfan Ansari is in hot water for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sita Soren.

19 Oct 2024
Hemant Soren

Jharkhand polls: Congress-JMM to contest 70 of 81 seats

The Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), both members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), has announced its plan for the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections.

21 Aug 2024
Lok Janshakti Party

Modi government's 6 U-turns before retracting lateral entry hiring order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday instructed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to retract a job advertisement issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

24 Jul 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge

INDIA bloc's protest against 'discriminatory' budget in Parliament today

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance will on Wednesday stage a protest inside and outside the Parliament against the "discrimination against the opposition-ruled states" in the Union Budget 2024.

23 Jul 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2024: What key allies Naidu and Nitish got

A month after Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) helped the Bharatiya Janata Party secure a third term, the Union Budget allocated key projects for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

Centre rules out special status for Bihar

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre has dismissed any plans to grant special category status to Bihar, a key demand of its ally, the Janata Dal (United).

02 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi

Modi's advice to NDA MPs after ruckus over Rahul's remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs to uphold parliamentary rules and maintain exemplary behavior in the House.

29 Jun 2024
Bihar

JD(U) advocates for special status or package for Bihar

The Janata Dal (United) has passed a resolution, demanding either a special category status or a special package for Bihar.

26 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha

NDA's Om Birla wins rare contest for Lok Sabha speaker

The first election for the Lok Sabha speaker in almost 50 years took place on Wednesday, following failed negotiations between the government and the opposition over the deputy speaker's position.

20 Jun 2024
Giriraj Singh

Case against MP for 'won't work for Yadavs, Muslims' remark 

A complaint has been lodged against Janata Dal (United) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur for alleged discriminatory remarks against certain members of the community.

Ahead of Parliament session, NDA ministers' meeting at Rajnath's home

A group of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ministers are scheduled to meet at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Tuesday.

11 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

Modi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.

09 Jun 2024
Bangladesh

How will BJP accommodate JD(U), TDP in Modi 3.0 Cabinet 

All eyes will be on the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9) as Narendra Modi prepares to take the oath as prime minister for the third time at a grand ceremony.

08 Jun 2024
Chandrababu Naidu

JD(U) to get 2 cabinet berths, TDP 4: Report

The Janata Dal (United), led by Nitish Kumar, will be getting two portfolios in the new cabinet under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NDTV reported, citing sources.

06 Jun 2024
Bengaluru

Sexual assault allegations: Prajwal's police custody extended till June 10

Former MP Prajwal Revanna's police custody has been extended until June 10 by a special Bengaluru court in the sexual assault case against him.

06 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

PM Modi's swearing-in shifted to Sunday evening

The swearing-in ceremony of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi—initially planned for Saturday—was rescheduled to Sunday evening.

06 Jun 2024
Agnipath Scheme

NDA 3.0: BJP ally flags Agnipath resentment; may seek review

As the National Democratic Alliance gets ready to form the government for the third time with no party with full majority, Janata Dal (United)'s KC Tyagi voiced his party's intent to seek a review of the Centre's Agnipath scheme for armed forces recruitment.

06 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

Which world leaders will attend PM Modi's swearing-in?

The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.

06 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

'Act fast...': Nitish's advice to PM Modi on government formation

The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.

05 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

Modi may stake claim for government formation after NDA meeting

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance will likely meet President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday evening to stake claim to form the new government, reports said.

05 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony likely on June 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet tendered their resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.

05 Jun 2024
Chandrababu Naidu

TDP chief Naidu says his party will remain with NDA 

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that his party will continue its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

TDP, JD(U) push for Speaker's post as insurance: Report

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United)—key constituents of the National Democratic Alliance's third consecutive term—are pushing for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post, the Indian Express reported.

BJP falls short of majority: 2 coalition-era veterans emerge kingmakers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared results for all 543 Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday.

05 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

BJP fails to get majority: Cabinet, NDA, INDIA meetings today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to form the government for a third consecutive term after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a simple majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

03 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi

Bihar CM Nitish meets PM Modi ahead of results day

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar on Monday held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day before the Lok Sabha election results are scheduled to be announced.

31 May 2024
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)

SC rejects plea seeking repolling in Bihar's Munger 

The Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Kumari Anita, seeking relection in Bihar's Munger constituency over alleged rigging and booth capturing.