Janata Dal (United): News
05 Apr 2025
Lok SabhaJDU 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
Bihar5 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 OwaisiDoes 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.
26 Feb 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 SinghJD(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
ManipurNitish 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
BiharCricketer 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.
27 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 SorenJharkhand 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 PartyModi 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 KhargeINDIA 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 SitharamanBudget 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.
22 Jul 2024
National Development CouncilCentre 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 ModiModi'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
BiharJD(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 SabhaNDA'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 SinghCase 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.
18 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 ModiModi 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
BangladeshHow 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 NaiduJD(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
BengaluruSexual 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 ModiPM 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 SchemeNDA 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 ModiWhich 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 ModiModi 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 ModiPM 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 NaiduTDP 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).
05 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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.
05 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 ModiBJP 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 ModiBihar 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.
20 Mar 2024
Rahul GandhiAhead of polls, Bihar's Pappu Yadav merges JAP with Congress
Prominent Bihar politician Pappu Yadav on Wednesday merged his Jan Adhikar Party with the Congress in New Delhi.
19 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiUnion minister resigns over BJP's seat-sharing with nephew Chirag's party
Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Tuesday.
18 Mar 2024
Nitish KumarNDA shares Bihar seat allocation for Lok Sabha polls
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday announced the distribution of seats among its coalition members in Bihar.
