News Highlights: Knew problems were arising between Nitish and Tejashwi, says Jitan Ram ManjhiBihar is stuck in a political conundrum after news of Nitish Kumar's interactions with BJP's high command and speculations are ripe that the CM could once again change sides and fight the LS elections with NDA —claims that have been refuted by both sides for now. Calls for Maratha Quota reservation has intensified with Jarange in Mumbai. Devotees thronged Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. That's all for today. Keeps tracking all the news updates from India and around the world, only with DH.
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'Jitan Ram Manjhi expert in politics'
Fire breaks out at timber market in Mumbai, charred body of man found at spot
Several flights delayed, operations affected as dense fog continues to grip Delhi
I.N.D.I.A sinking? Speculation rife over Nitish jumping ship to NDA camp
A series of developments, such as Nitish’s meeting with the Bihar Governor, changing the portfolio of three RJD ministers, and emergency meetings of RJD chief Lalu and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav with the Chief Minister, have prompted talks about the JD(U) jumping the Mahagathbandhan bandwagon.
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Jitan Ram Manjhi and I share the relationship of uncle and nephew: Nityanand Rai after meeting Manjhi
Received call from Home Ministry for the Padmashree Award in recognition of my skill in engraving brass handicraft: Artist Babu Ram Yadav
A delegation of Maharashtra government & emisseries of CM Eknath Shinde to meet Manoj Jarange-Patil shortly in Navi Mumbai
BJP knows despite grand temple spectacle, Bahujans of Bihar dont trust them; all well between RJD, JDU, says Manoj Jha
My passion for this art (wood carving ) drove me to pursue it against all odds: Srinagar artist, Ghulam Nabi Dar, upon being conferred with the Padmashree
"Nitish's 'dynasty' statement directed at Congress, RJD; under these circumstances, do you think they will remain united?" says former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi
Nitish Kumar's dream of becoming PM has been shattered: Jitam Ram Manjhi
"After breaking the alliance, he may contest the Lok Sabha elections independently or join the other alliance" Manjhi said.
"There is no setback...No one can destabilise Congress which has a big history. It is like an ocean," says DKS on Shettar re-joining BJP
Former Telangana Deputy CM & BRS leader Mahmood Ali collapses during Republic Day celebrations in Hyderabad
India reach 222 for 3 at lunch on day 2 of opening Test in reply to England first innings total of 246
"I am happy and want to give credit to PM Modi for considering me worthy of this honour" says Odisha artist Binod Kumar Pasayat on being conferred with the Padmashree Award.
When talks of the INDIA alliance arose, we knew it was a 'chai-biscuit' meeting: BRS MLA KT Rama Rao
No 'Neta' or 'Niti', completely unnatural alliance: West Bengal BJP President Sukanta
All well in Nitish-Tejashwi government; some elements trying to topple govt since long but no one can topple Bihar govt: RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari
Chirag Paswan terms as 'hypothetical' speculations of BJP joining hands with Nitish Kumar
LJP (Ram Vilash) Chief Chirag Paswan
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Mumbai: Maratha protesters demonstrate near CSMT; traffic affected
Delhi assembly Budget session from Feb 15-20, budget to be tabled on Feb 16, reports PTI
Mahagathbandhan govt in Bihar won't remain intact: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Jammu and Kashmir moving towards prosperity after abrogation of Article 370: BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana
No going back on Maratha quota protest till all demands are met: Jarange
Nirmala Sitharaman to equal record of former PM Desai by presenting 6 budgets in a row
India reach 309/5 at tea on day two of first Test, lead England by 63 runs INDvsENG
India and France agreed on a defence-industrial roadmap: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra
Focus of India-France defence roadmap would be to identify opportunities in defence-industrial sector: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra
India-France industrial roadmap would aim to achieve technology collaboration in air, space, maritime and land warfare domains: Kwatra
India-France defence industrial roadmap would provide for cooperation in robotics, AI, autonomous vehicles, platforms, cyber defence: Kwatra
Industrial partnership reached between Tata and Airbus Helicopters for production of H125 choppers: Kwatra on India-France defence ties
MoU sealed between New Space India Ltd and France's Arianespace for cooperation in satellite launches: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra
Conflict in Gaza, its various dimensions, including terror and humanitarian aspects, came up in talks between Modi, Macron: Kwatra
Potential disruptions and actual developments in maritime domain figured in Modi-Macron talks: Foreign Secretary Kwatra, referring to Red Sea
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III has been admitted to a London hospital for a scheduled prostate operation, reports AP
Firmly with opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A but would like Congress to do introspection on alliance, seat sharing: JD(U) Bihar chief
Former Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik has been awarded Padma Bhushan in the field of Public Affairs.
Neurologist Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram has been awarded the Padma Shri in the field of Medicine.
There is absolute anarchy and political instability in Bihar: BJP MLA and LoP of Bihar Legislative Assembly Vijay Kumar Siha
Nitish Kumar is at the wrong place (I.N.D.I.A alliance) right now. We will welcome him if he returns to NDA: Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) president Dr Santosh Kumar Suman
Chirag Paswan speaks on current political turmoil in Bihar
In politics, doors never close, says BJP amid buzz of Nitish Kumar switching sides
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary present at an official event in Raj Bhavan, Patna.
The central leadership (of BJP) will decide about it. Whatever the decision the central leadership will take, we will welcome it: Giriraj Singh
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and former Bihar CM and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi greet each other at an official event in Raj Bhavan, Patna.
Sushil Kumar Modi on current political situation in Bihar
We are keeping an eye on all the developments and if needed an appropriate decision will be taken. No door is permanently closed in politics and the door can be opened if needed: BJP MP and former Bihar Dy CM Sushil Kumar Modi
Maratha Reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil Marathas will not go towards Mumbai today.
They will stay in Navi Mumbai only. Jarange Patil has asked the Maharashtra government to issue GR regarding the Maratha reservation by tonight. If by tonight GR is not issued by the Maharashtra government, Marathas will march towards Mumbai tomorrow morning.