राज्य ब्यूरो, पटना। मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार (Bihar CM Nitish Kumar) ने इशारे में विपक्ष के नेता तेजस्वी यादव पर अपनी सरकार बनाने के लिए विधायकों की खरीद-फरोख्त का आरोप लगाया है। गुरुवार को विधानसभा में मुख्यमंत्री ने हंसी-मजाक की मुद्रा में कहा कि तेजस्वी जब पहली बार 2015 में उनकी सरकार में उप मुख्यमंत्री बने थे, तब ठीक थे। इधर-उधर नहीं करते थे, लेकिन दूसरी बार जब उन्होंने तेजस्वी को अवसर दिया तो गड़बड़ी की शिकायत आने लगी। इधर-उधर करने लगे थे।उन्होंने तेजस्वी से पूछा- छह लोगों (विधायकों) को खींचने के लिए कहा से पैसा लिया था। यह सब उस समय हुआ, जब मुख्यमंत्री विधानसभा में राज्यपाल के अभिभाषण पर पेश धन्यवाद के प्रस्ताव पर बोल रहे थे। तेजस्वी बीच-बीच में उन्हें टोक रहे थे।'तुम बच्चा हो...' मुख्यमंत्री ने तेजस्वी से कहा- पहले सुनो। तुम बच्चा हो। तुम्हारे पिता हमारे साथ रहे हैं। तुमको भी मानते हैं। उन्होंने राजद अध्यक्ष लालू प्रसाद का नाम लिए बगैर कहा कि वे सात साल मुख्यमंत्री रहे। फिर अपनी पत्नी को पद दे दिया। तेजस्वी इस बात से नाराज थे कि मुख्यमंत्री अपने भाषण में बार-बार राजद शासनकाल की चर्चा कर रहे थे।नीतीश कुमार बता रहे थे राजद शासनकाल में कुछ नहीं हुआ। कानून-व्यवस्था की हालत इतनी खराब थी कि शाम ढलने के बाद लोग घरों से नहीं निकलते थे। प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों में हर महीने औसतन 39 मरीज आते थे। इनकी संख्या बढ़ कर 11 हजार से अधिक हो गई है। बिजली 24 घंटे रहती थी। अब यह हर समय उपलब्ध है।

उन्होंने नए सिरे से चुनाव कराने की मांग की है। याचिका में पार्टी ने आरोप लगाया है कि बिहार सरकार ने आचार संहिता का उल्लंघन करते हुए चुनाव के एलान के बाद मुख्यमंत्री महिला रोजगार योजना के तहत महिलाओं के खाते में 10 हजार रुपये ट्रांसफर किए।एजेंसी, नई दिल्ली/पटना। चुनाव रणनीतिकार जन सुराज पार्टी के प्रमुख प्रशांत किशोर ने पिछले साल बिहार में हुए विधानसभा चुनावों को सुप्रीम कोर्ट में चुनौती दे दी है।मामले की सुनवाई शुक्रवार को प्रधान न्यायाधीश (सीजेआई) सूर्यकांत और जस्टिस जोयमाल्या बागची की पीठ के समक्ष हो सकती है।गौरतलब है कि चुनाव में बीजेपी नीत राजग ने 243 में से 202 सीटें जीतकर बहुमत हासिल किया था और सरकार बनाई थी।वहीं, आईएनडीआईए ब्लाक को 35 सीटें मिली थीं, जिसमें कांग्रेस को छह सीटें हासिल हुई थीं। जन सुराज पार्टी का इस चुनाव में खाता नहीं खुला था और ज्यादातर उम्मीदवारों की जमानत भी जब्त हो गई थी।याचिका में चुनाव आयोग को संविधान के अनुच्छेद 324 और लोक प्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम की धारा 123 के तहत राज्य में महिला मतदाताओं को सीधे धन हस्तांतरण के खिलाफ कार्रवाई करने का निर्देश देने की मांग की गई है।यह भी पढ़ें- 1 जून से सियासी आक्रमण; प्रशांत किशोर का बड़ा ऐलान, बोले, 'सरकार के 6 माह पूरे होने का कर रहे इंतजार'यह भी पढ़ें- पटना में नीट छात्रा की मौत पर सियासत तेज, प्रशांत किशोर के बाद अब कांग्रेस नेता अखिलेश सिंह ने उठाए सवाल

Lupin has launched Topiramate Extended-Release capsules, in different strengths, in the United States. Bioequivalent to Supernus Pharmaceuticals’ Trokendi XR capsules and indicated for the treatment of certain types of seizures, the product launch follows U.S. FDA approval for Lupin’s abbreviated new drug application. Topiramate ER capsules had an estimated annual sale of $164 million in the U.S., the company said, citing IQVIA MAT Dec 2025 numbers. Lupin shares closed 1.04% higher at ₹2,217.40 each on the BSE on Thursday.

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been badly struck with a cricket ball right on his face which left an intense facial injury. England Test captain Ben Stokes has been badly struck with a cricket ball right on his face which left an intense facial injury. Even as the injury was severe, Stokes did not panic and instead turned this incident into a humour with the caption “You should see the state of the cricket ball,” accompanied by a laughing emoji. The incident comes in the backdrop of a difficult Ashes campaign for England, which concluded in an intense 4-1 defeat in Australia. Former fast-bowling great James Anderson questioned Ben Stokes’ decision to publicly praise his players after the loss, saying he was taken aback by the tone of the remarks.

A potential disaster was averted on Thursday when railway personnel detected a hot axle on the Howrah–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express near Tunia railway station in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. ADVERTISEMENT"The smoke caused by a hot axle was detected in time. The train was stopped at the next station, Tunia, for inspection," he said. "The train was detained at Tunia station for mechanical repairs. A hot axle, also known as a ‘hot box’, occurs when an axle bearing overheats due to inadequate lubrication, overloading, or mechanical failure.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) even said there was no such visit to the US by Doval. ADVERTISEMENT"Regarding the report by Bloomberg, I would like to say that there is absolutely no basis for that report. No such meeting or no such visit has taken place," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing. It claimed that Doval also told Rubio that India would not be bullied by US President Donald Trump and his top aides, and that New Delhi was willing to wait out Trump's term. Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed.

This is the new LKA Regional Centre, inaugurated on January 15 by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Union minister of culture and tourism. It was built for ₹25 crore”, says Rahas Kumar Mahanty, regional secretary, Calcutta Regional Centre, LKA. Calcutta’s first LKA regional centre was established in south Calcutta’s Keyatala Lane. Siddhartha Ghosh, former regional secretary of LKA and printmaker who retired in 2018, says Jyoti Basu had inaugurated the LKA regional centre in 1984. Artist and printmaker Rm Palaniappan, who was regional secretary at the Chennai regional centre and retired from there in 2016, says the Chennai regional centre was inaugurated in 1978 by M.G.

The Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act came into operation in 2018, a year after the Bharatiya Janata Party government took over power in the state. The 2022 amendment made the offence cognisable and non-bailable, with a higher fine and a penalty of three to 10 years of imprisonment. Yet complaints under UFRA have increased since the 2022 amendment, indicating the state’s eagerness to prosecute personal choices if they involve religion. Bullying, deception or coercion are certainly not acceptable, whether they happen in matters of conversion or in any other sphere. The five cases under UFRA that have gone to full trial have all culminated in acquittals.

Modi framed his government’s 11-year tenure as a period of structural correction and global repositioning, while accusing the Opposition of pessimism, obstruction and political decay. ADVERTISEMENTHere are the six key takeaways from his February 5 address:India’s economic journey in three numbers: 6 → 11 → 3Modi traced India’s economic trajectory since Independence using what he called “three telling numbers”. He said India was once the sixth-largest economy, slipped to 11th place during decades of policy drift, and has now risen to third globally under his government. ‘Future-ready’ trade deals and India’s global pitchHighlighting India’s diplomatic and economic outreach, Modi said the world was increasingly looking to India as a reliable, growth-oriented partner. Walkouts, disruptions and a pointed remarkThe Prime Minister’s speech unfolded amid persistent sloganeering, with Opposition MPs staging walkouts.

The scent of new books, the simple pleasure of turning pages with a beloved title in hand, and the comfort of nibbling on familiar snacks, the Kolkata Book Fair is an emotion. For the past five years, Sister Nivedita University has served as the official Digital Partner, bridging the gap between the dusty pages of classics and the high-speed world of digital storytelling. The moment one stepped inside, it was clear that the space was buzzing with the energy and activity of students. SNU has brought Kolkata’s pride, the Book Fair, closer to the people. This article has been produced on behalf of SNU by ABP Digital Brand Hub.

President’s rule has now been revoked and Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a former cabinet minister and a trenchant critic of his predecessor, N. Biren Singh, has been anointed the new chief minister: he took oath yesterday. Pressure, of course, had been building within Manipur’s political establishment for the restitution of the state government. Mr Yumnam K. Singh’s government thus needs to work against the clock to resolve its numerous, steep challenges. Mr Yumnam K. Singh also faces an adversity in the form of his predecessor. Posterity and, possibly, the polls would judge Yumnam K. Singh’s stint in power on this metric in particular.

SS-UBT MP Sanjay Raut claimed a BJP mayor would be a "black day" for Mumbai, alleging the BJP undermines the city's Marathi identity. (Source: Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday criticised the BJP over the upcoming Mumbai mayoral election, saying that a BJP mayor in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation would mark a ‘black day’ for the city. The BMC will elect its mayor and deputy mayor on February 11. The BJP, which has the highest number of corporators in the House, is expected to stake claim to the mayor’s post as part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Speaking to reporters, Raut said, “If a BJP mayor sits in Mumbai, it will be a black day for the city, for the 106 martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, and for every Marathi person.”

This trade deal is yet to be put in writing and a joint statement from the USA & India is yet to come about this trade deal and it is highly likely that India will not agree to include the said first three points in the formal written trade deal to be signed. In such scenario it is certain that India would say that in Feb 2 phone conversation PM Modi never agreed with Prez Trump about the said first three points and what Prez Trump is saying in his Feb 2 post is untrue about these first three points. The MEA of India is saying that what PrezTump said about first point the stoppage of imports of Russian oil is untrue and PM Modi didn’t make such promise as reported at https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mea-rejects-trumps-claim-that-india-agreed-to-stop-russian-oil-purchase-not-aware-of-any-conversation-101760615478229.html . Regarding other two points India will do the same most probably just before or after farmer’s strike on February 12 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nationwide-general-strike-on-february-12-against-anti-worker-anti-farmer-policies/article70591534.ece . The chances of preserving such audio recording are very high because once bitten twice shy.Under domestic pressure India earlier said that Prez TRump’s claim about ensuring ceasefire between India and Pakistan during operation Sindoor was untrue as https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/halted-op-sindoor-after-pak-pleaded-us-played-no-role-in-truce-pm-modi-to-trump-during-35-minute-call-2742393-2025-06-18 .

This comes after The Washington Post on Wednesday announced significant layoffs after the company underwent what it described as "significant restructuring", shutting down the current Sports Desk and scaling down its international reportage footprint. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the Washington Post's decision to lay off his son, Ishaan Tharoor, as a "bizarre" business move, saying it was a "perverse act of self-immolation. Tharoor reacts to son's layoffAcknowledging the success of Ishaan's WorldView newsletter with over half a million subscribers, Tharoor, in a now-deleted tweet, said, "The bizarre thing about this so-called 'business decision' by The Washington Post is that Ishaan Tharoor’s column flourished on the Internet, where he had 500,000 (half a million plus!) In a post on X, Ishaan Tharoor said he was "heartbroken" over being laid off and expressed solidarity with his peers who faced the same fate. "I have been laid off today from the Washington Post, along with most of the International staff and so many other wonderful colleagues.

More than 3,800 Indian nationals were deported from the US in 2025, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In 2025, over 3,800 Indian nationals were deported from the US, according to the data shared in the written response. The government is in constant dialogue with the US government regarding the need for "humane treatment" of Indian nationals during such deportation operations. And, 1,605 Indian nationals were deported from Myanmar in 2025, it says. The government said it accords utmost priority to the safety, security and well-being of Indian nationals proceeding for employment abroad.