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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is once again drawing attention with a surprise organisational decision in Bihar. Soon after Nitish Nabin was appointed to a key national organisational role, the party named Sanjay Saraogi as the new Bihar BJP State President—a move that has sparked intense political discussion. Contrary to widespread speculation, party insiders indicate that this appointment is driven not by caste arithmetic, but by Saraogi’s proven organisational capability. With Saraogi taking charge, the BJP’s organisational strength in Darbhanga has visibly consolidated. Political observers note that this consolidation is not rooted in traditional caste-based vote-bank calculations. In fact, Saraogi belongs to the Vaishya community, and within it, to a sub-group that does not comma...

Bihar has found yet another shining star in the Indian Premier League. Mohammad Izhar, a young fast bowler from the remote Thuthi village of Chhatapur block in Supaul district, has been picked by Mumbai Indians at the IPL auction for ₹30 lakh, turning years of struggle and hardship into a moment of pride and history for his family and region. Izhar’s journey to the IPL has been anything but easy. Born into a deeply impoverished family, he grew up amid financial distress, social pressure and even resistance at home. Yet, driven by an unshakable belief in his talent, he chose the cricket field over the security of conventional education and employment. A Childhood of Struggle and Determination Izhar is a left-arm fast bowler, nurtured by adversity. His mother, Shabnam, recalls how n...

Patna:A political controversy has erupted after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen interacting with a Muslim woman doctor during a government appointment-letter distribution ceremony, an incident that has now drawn sharp criticism from Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The issue centres on a video clip in which Nitish Kumar, while handing over an appointment letter to a young Muslim doctor, is seen gently attempting to lift her hijab from her face. Supporters of the Chief Minister claim the gesture appeared parental and well-intentioned, carried out with a smile. However, the visuals have triggered a heated political and social debate. Iltija Mufti’s Strong Remarks Reacting to the incident, Iltija Mufti released a 57-second v...