Members of both houses of Parliament and state legislature, belonging to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), converged here on Tuesday to attend a meeting at his official residence, amid speculations of a major political move by the veteran leader, senior party functionaries said.
The meeting is scheduled to commence at 11 AM.
While the outcome will be known once the meeting is over, more than one of the prospective attendees denied the party’s ties with the BJP having worsened to an extent to call for a realignment.
“Our party had held many such meetings of MPs and MLAs in the past. We have been told that the current meeting has been called to discuss organisational matters. Never heard about any major crisis in the NDA," said Ram Nath Thakur, a Rajya Sabha member, low key but known to enjoy proximity to the chief minister by virtue of being the son of late Karpoori Thakur, the latter's political mentor.
Another confidant of Kumar, Leshi Singh, who is an MLA and a minister in his cabinet, said, “I was away for the last four or five days but I have an idea of how things have been. There does not seem to be any major crisis facing the NDA government. It goes without saying, though, that the party will abide by any decision taken by the chief minister”.
Meanwhile, MLAs of the opposition RJD, the largest party in the state assembly, have also been commanded by their leader Tejashwi Yadav to remain present at a meeting which will be held at his mother Rabri Devi’s Circular Road bungalow, a stone’s throw from the CM’s Anney Marg residence.
Chetan Anand, a young RJD MLA who is serving his first term, said, "Rumours of political realignment have been afloat for a couple of years. Let us not make any rash assumptions. Once the party leadership takes any decision, it will be definitely made known to all."

Bihar political churn: Nitish Kumar to hold key meeting with JDU leaders

More than one of the prospective attendees denied the JDU's ties with the BJP have worsened to an extent to call for a realignment.

Members of both houses of Parliament and state legislature, belonging to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar&rsquo;s JD(U), converged here on Tuesday to attend a meeting at his official residence, amid speculations of a major political move by the veteran leader, senior party functionaries said.
The meeting is scheduled to commence at 11 AM.
While the outcome will be known once the meeting is over, more than one of the prospective attendees denied the party&rsquo;s ties with the BJP having worsened to an extent to call for a realignment.
&ldquo;Our party had held many such meetings of MPs and MLAs in the past. We have been told that the current meeting has been called to discuss organisational matters. Never heard about any major crisis in the NDA," said Ram Nath Thakur, a Rajya Sabha member, low key but known to enjoy proximity to the chief minister by virtue of being the son of late Karpoori Thakur, the latter's political mentor.
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Another confidant of Kumar, Leshi Singh, who is an MLA and a minister in his cabinet, said, &ldquo;I was away for the last four or five days but I have an idea of how things have been. There does not seem to be any major crisis facing the NDA government. It goes without saying, though, that the party will abide by any decision taken by the chief minister&rdquo;.
Meanwhile, MLAs of the opposition RJD, the largest party in the state assembly, have also been commanded by their leader Tejashwi Yadav to remain present at a meeting which will be held at his mother Rabri Devi&rsquo;s Circular Road bungalow, a stone&rsquo;s throw from the CM&rsquo;s Anney Marg residence.
Chetan Anand, a young RJD MLA who is serving his first term, said, "Rumours of political realignment have been afloat for a couple of years. Let us not make any rash assumptions. Once the party leadership takes any decision, it will be definitely made known to all."

Disdained politician Shrikant Tyagi on Monday moved a surrender application in Noida court saying he was not evading. Tyagi's lawyers reportedly said their client was ready to cooperate, and was not hiding. 
They also urged for his judicial custody. The court has reserved the matter for August 10, as per a report by Republic World. 
Following Tyagi's 'fleeing' speculationt, Noida Police announced a bounty of Rs 25,000 for his arrest earlier in the day.
A video had gone viral of Tyagi assaulting a woman who alleged illegal encroachment by him at Grand Omaxe society in Noida's Sector 93B. The UP government in response bulldozed the property on Monday morning.
He was booked for abuse and misbehaviour with the woman on August 5, after police faced criticism for inaction in the case.

'Not absconding,' says Shrikant Tyagi as he moves surrender plea: Reports

A video had gone viral of Tyagi assaulting a woman who alleged illegal encroachment by him at Grand Omaxe society in Noida's Sector 93B. The UP government in response bulldozed the property on Monday morning.

A video had gone viral of Tyagi assaulting a woman who alleged illegal encroachment by him at Grand Omaxe society in Noida's Sector 93B. The UP government in response bulldozed the property on Monday morning

Self-proclaimed BJP leader Shrikant Tyagi, who has been booked for assaulting a woman at a society in Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Noida, on Monday moved a surrender application in court saying he was not absconding after the police announced a bounty of Rs 25,000 for his arrest.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/noida-society-abuse-row-jcbs-reach-grand-omaxe-complex-amid-hunt-for-shrikant-tyagi-1659932635713">Tyagi's lawyers</a>, as per media reports, urged for his judicial custody instead of police custody affirming that their client was ready to cooperate.&nbsp;
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Media reports say that the court will hear the surrender plea on August 10.
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Earlier in the day, the UP government bulldozed extended portions of Tyagi&rsquo;s house in the Noida society.&nbsp;
An FIR filed against Tyagi on August 5 after a video of him abusing and assaulting a woman from his society went viral on social media.&nbsp;
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The woman had objected to Tyagi planting some trees in the society's common area, citing violation of rules. He claimed he was within his rights to do so.

Amid reports of a rift betwen the ruling BJP-JDU alliance in Bihar, speculation is rife over  parties reaching out to their MLAs .
The Indian Express reported that Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's JD (U) have called for separate meetings of their MLAs in Patna. NDA ally Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) also called a meeting of its MLAs.
Meanwhile, the CM reportedly also dialled Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. 
The development has come in the wake of an ongoing war of words between the JD(U) and BJP. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar's party alleged its ally "BJP's hand in conspiracies" against the state government. JDU chief Lalan Singh in a press conference said his party would stick to its decision of not joining the Union Council of Ministers, a decision it had taken in 2019.
The CM also didn't attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting of states presided by Prime Minister Modi on August 7
Former JD(U) leader RCP Singh was the only representative of the party in the Union cabinet. He tendered his resignation on Sunday after his party sought explantion from him over courrption allegations. Singh was also denied a Rajya Sabha seat by his party for the Upper House polls in June.
The possibility of a JD (U)-RJD tie-up have  been doing rounds for quite some time. The ruling JD(U) also extended its support to Opposition's Tejashwi Yadav's protest against Centre on price rise. It said that the RJD leader was well within his rights to do so

Bihar: JDU-BJP rift widens, Nitish Kumar dials Sonia, rallies MLAs, say reports

The development has come amid an ongoing war of words between the JD(U) and BJP. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar's party accused teh saffron party of conspiring against the state government

The development has come amid an ongoing war of words between the JD(U) and BJP. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar's party accused the saffron party of conspiring against the state government

Amid reports of a rift betwen the ruling BJP-JDU alliance in Bihar, speculation is rife over regional parties reaching out to their MLAs . The Indian Express reported that Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD and Bihar <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/jdu-bjp-rift-widens-nitish-kumar-dials-sonia-reports-1659959830195">CM Nitish Kumar</a>'s JD (U) called for separate meetings of their MLAs in Patna. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/bihar-political-churn-will-nitish-kumar-end-ties-with-nda-1660020620944">NDA</a> ally Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) also called a meeting of its legislators.&nbsp;
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Amid a political controversy over weekly holidays in some Jharkhand schools, a BJP Member of Parliament claimed that the state was moving towards "Islamisation".
Nishikant Dubey said he was quoting from a state government reply in the Jharkhand Assembly. "Our MLA Anant Ojha asked a question in the state Assembly. I tweeted the reply given by the state government. They admitted that over 500 government schools have Urdu in the name. Over 500 schools have Urdu prayers. Over 500 schools where hands are not folded for prayers. They have weekly holidays on Fridays instead of Sundays. The state is moving towards Islamisation," he said.
Dubey said that he would raise the issue in the Parliament if it is allowed to function. He also called for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into a "conspiracy to break the nation".
The BJP MP added, "Government of India should impose President's Rule in Jharkhand. If the entire state is moving towards Islamisation, Bangladesh refugees are being given shelter, ISI activities are increasing. What other options are there? If country doesn't survive, then nothing will survive. This is a big conspiracy to break the nation. Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha are involved in this. Congress has broken the nation once, but wants to do it again."
Jharkhand officials have said that unilateral action by schools without government approval is being probed.

'Islamisation of Jharkhand; need President's Rule': BJP MP on Friday school holiday controversy

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey called for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into a "conspiracy to break the nation".

Amid a political controversy over weekly holidays in some Jharkhand schools, a BJP Member of Parliament claimed that the state was moving towards "Islamisation".
Nishikant Dubey said he was quoting from a state government reply in the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/islamisation-of-jharkhand-need-president-s-rule-bjp-mp-on-friday-school-holiday-controversy-1659951029384">Jharkhand Assembly</a>. "Our MLA Anant Ojha asked a question in the state Assembly. I tweeted the reply given by the state government. They admitted that over 500 government schools have Urdu in the name. Over 500 schools have Urdu prayers. Over 500 schools where hands are not folded for prayers. They have weekly holidays on Fridays instead of Sundays. The state is moving towards Islamisation," he said.
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Dubey said that he would raise the issue in the Parliament if it is allowed to function. He also called for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into a "conspiracy to break the nation".
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The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/jdu-bjp-rift-widens-nitish-kumar-dials-sonia-reports-1659959830195">BJP</a> MP added, "<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/islamisation-of-jharkhand-need-president-s-rule-bjp-mp-on-friday-school-holiday-controversy-1659951029384">Government of India</a> should impose President's Rule in Jharkhand. If the entire state is moving towards Islamisation, Bangladesh refugees are being given shelter, ISI activities are increasing. What other options are there? If country doesn't survive, then nothing will survive. This is a big conspiracy to break the nation. Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha are involved in this. Congress has broken the nation once, but wants to do it again."
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Jharkhand officials have said that unilateral action by schools without government approval is being probed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, bid farewell to Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at the conclusion of his tenure, in the Rajya Sabha.

Prime Minister Modi bids farewell to outgoing VP Venkaiah Naidu, says 'lucky to have worked with you'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, bid farewell to Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at the conclusion of his tenure, in the Rajya Sabha. In his nearly 20-minute-long speech, PM Modi thanked the outgoing VP for his contributions to the country in general and politics in particular throughout his public life.

Several historic bills including the one on scrapping the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 were passed during VP Naidu's tenure.
&nbsp;

Prime Minister <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/watch-pm-narendra-modi-home-minister-amit-shah-meet-droupadi-murmu-after-her-win-1658421679333">Narendra Modi</a>, on Monday, bid farewell to<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/prime-minister-modi-bids-farewell-to-outgoing-vp-venkaiah-naidu-says-lucky-to-have-worked-with-you-1659949726022"> Vice President Venkaiah Naidu</a> at the conclusion of his tenure, in the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/19-opposition-mps-suspended-from-rajya-sabha-for-a-week-1658836176046">Rajya Sabha</a>. In his nearly 20-minute-long speech, PM Modi thanked the outgoing VP for his contributions to the country in general and politics in particular throughout his public life.
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A BJP Member of Parliament sat on protest in Rajasthan after claiming that mining mafia in the state tried to kill her, but police are not paying heed. BJP MP from Bharatpur Ranjeeta Koli claimed that her car was attacked by mining mafia.
While on her way from Delhi, Koli says she spotted around 150 overloaded trucks. When she tried to stop them, they fled, and allegedly pelted stones at her car to stop her.
District Magistrate Alok Ranjan visited the MP's protest site. He was quoted by news agency ANI as saying that Koli had agreed to give a written complaint. Also, her allegation that nearby chowkis did not immediately respond to her complaints has been noted.
Recently, mining mafia allegedly killed a police officer in neighbouring Haryana. Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Surender Singh was killed on 19 July when he tried to stop a dumper during a raid.

'Mining mafia tried to kill me', says BJP MP, sits on protest in Rajasthan over 'police inaction'

BJP MP from Bharatpur Ranjeeta Koli claimed that her car was attacked by mining mafia when she tried to stop 150 overloaded trucks.

A BJP Member of Parliament sat on protest in Rajasthan after claiming that mining mafia in the state tried to kill her, but police are not paying heed. BJP MP from Bharatpur Ranjeeta Koli claimed that her car was attacked by mining mafia.
While on her way from Delhi, Koli says she spotted around 150 overloaded trucks. When she tried to stop them, they fled, and allegedly pelted stones at her car to stop her.
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District Magistrate Alok Ranjan visited the MP's protest site. He was quoted by news agency ANI as saying that Koli had agreed to give a written complaint. Also, her allegation that nearby chowkis did not immediately respond to her complaints has been noted.
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Days after a video of a politician abusing and manhandling a woman at a residential society in UP's Noida went viral, bulldozers were seen tearing down illegal encroachments by the aggressor.
Shrikant Tyagi was caught on camera misbehaving with a woman who contested illegal encroachment done by him at Grand Omaxe society in Noida's Sector 93B. Tyagi had claimed to be a BJP leader, but the ruling party had denied his claims.
On 8 August, bulldozers entered the housing complex and demolished what appeared to be fibreglass and wood structures made outside the apartment. Noida Police personnel were present for the demolition.
Shrikant Tyagi has been booked, but is evading arrest. On 7 August, a group of people allegedly raised slogans in his support at the society. In response, residents had staged a protest against police for inaction.

Noida society abuse row: bulldozers demolish Shrikant Tyagi's illegal encroachment at Grand Omaxe

Shrikant Tyagi was caught on camera misbehaving with a woman who contested illegal encroachment done by him at Grand Omaxe society in Noida's Sector 93B.

Days after a video of a politician abusing and manhandling a woman at a residential society in UP's Noida went viral, bulldozers were seen tearing down illegal encroachments by the aggressor.
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On 8 August, bulldozers entered the housing complex and demolished what appeared to be fibreglass and wood structures made outside the apartment. Noida Police personnel were present for the demolition.
Shrikant Tyagi has been booked, but is evading arrest. On 7 August, a group of people allegedly raised slogans in his support at the society. In response, residents had staged a protest against police for inaction.

A list of alleged "illegal colonisers" of land in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya has landed some politicians in hot water in the temple district.
The list features Ayodhya City Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay, incumbent MLA from Ayodhya Sadar constituency Ved Prakash Gupta, and former legislator from Milkipur Gorakhnath Baba, according to an Indian Express report.
The list of 40 "illegal colonisers" of land plots and building infrastructure was issued by the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA). ADA Vice Chairman was quoted by the Indian Express as saying that the list is "premature", and wrongly "leaked".
Earlier, the UP government had constituted a one-member committee to probe land deals by public servants in Ayodhya following the November 2019 verdict by the Supreme Court in favour of a Ram Temple in the ancient city.
Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay, and MLA Ved Prakash Gupta dismissed the allegations, as per the Indian Express.
On 31 July 2022, BJP's Ayodhya MP Lallu Singh had reportedly written to UP CM Yogi Adityanath alleging illegal land deals by mafia.

Ayodhya 'illegal' land deals: Mayor, MLA named in list; official says 'premature'

ADA Vice Chairman was quoted by the Indian Express as saying that the list is "premature", and wrongly "leaked".

A list of alleged "illegal colonisers" of land in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya has landed some politicians in hot water in the temple district.
The list features <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/seven-arrested-for-allegedly-throwing-pork-objectional-items-at-ayodhya-mosques-1651215686714">Ayodhya</a> City Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay, incumbent MLA from Ayodhya Sadar constituency Ved Prakash Gupta, and former legislator from Milkipur Gorakhnath Baba, according to an Indian Express report.
The list of 40 "illegal colonisers" of land plots and building infrastructure was issued by the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA). ADA Vice Chairman was quoted by the Indian Express as saying that the list is "premature", and wrongly "leaked".
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Earlier, the UP government had constituted a one-member committee to probe land deals by public servants in Ayodhya following the November 2019 verdict by the Supreme Court in favour of a Ram Temple in the ancient city.
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Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay, and MLA Ved Prakash Gupta dismissed the allegations, as per the Indian Express.
On 31 July 2022, BJP's Ayodhya MP Lallu Singh had reportedly written to UP CM Yogi Adityanath alleging illegal land deals by mafia.

Days after a video of a man abusing and pushing a woman at a residential society in UP's Noida went viral, the housing complex became the stage for fresh action.
A group of men supporting the aggressor Shrikant Tyagi reportedly turned up at the Grand Omaxe society in Noida's Sector 93B on 7 August, shouting slogans and asking for the woman's address, according to reports.
The group's antics elicited a protest by the society residents, who raised slogans against Noida Police for inaction in the case.
Tyagi has claimed to be a leader of the BJP's Kisan Morcha, but the ruling party has distanced itself, saying that he is not a member of its ranks. Tyagi is evading arrest.
Noida Police said that seven people who had entered the society have been arrested. The Station House Office (SHO) of Phase 2, Central Noida has been suspended for lapses.
Noida Police Commissioner Alok Singh was quoted by news agency ANI as saying that action is being taken against Shrikant Tyagi under the Gangster Act, and his illegal properties are being identified. He said that security has been provided to the family.
The issue erupted over alleged encroachment of public space in the society by Shrikant Tyagi. The woman in the video said she confronted him, but was abused and manhandled.

Noida society abuse row: Shrikant Tyagi's 'supporters' mob Grand Omaxe; woman & family get security

Noida Police Commissioner Alok Singh was quoted by news agency ANI as saying that action is being taken against Shrikant Tyagi under the Gangster Act, and his illegal properties are being identified.

Days after a video of a man abusing and pushing a woman at a residential society in UP's Noida went viral, the housing complex became the stage for fresh action.
A group of men supporting the aggressor Shrikant Tyagi reportedly turned up at the Grand Omaxe society in Noida's Sector 93B on 7 August, shouting slogans and asking for the woman's address, according to reports.
The group's antics elicited a protest by the society residents, who raised slogans against Noida Police for inaction in the case.
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Tyagi has claimed to be a leader of the BJP's Kisan Morcha, but the ruling party has distanced itself, saying that he is not a member of its ranks. Tyagi is evading arrest.
Noida Police said that seven people who had entered the society have been arrested. The Station House Office (SHO) of Phase 2, Central Noida has been suspended for lapses.
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Noida Police Commissioner Alok Singh was quoted by news agency ANI as saying that action is being taken against Shrikant Tyagi under the Gangster Act, and his illegal properties are being identified. He said that security has been provided to the family.
The issue erupted over alleged encroachment of public space in the society by Shrikant Tyagi. The woman in the video said she confronted him, but was abused and manhandled.

Relations seem to be deteriorating further between allies Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United). Bihar Chief Minister's party said that it would not be a part of the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The JD(U) and BJP share power in Bihar.
On 7 August, JD(U)'s national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan, reportedly said, "We had decided in 2019, after the Lok Sabha polls, not to join the government at the Centre. We stick to that stand even now."
On the same day, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar skipped the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by PM Modi in Delhi. Nitish cited post-Covid issues, according to sources quoted in news reports. However, the Bihar CM reportedly attended an event in Patna on the occasion of National Handloom Day.
Meanwhile, JD(U)'s president fired salvos at RCP Singh, who resigned from the party on 6 August after being denied a Rajya Sabha ticket due to which he lost his Union Cabinet berth. Rajiv Ranjan Singh said that for a long time, RCP Singh was physically in JD(U) but his soul had been elsewhere.
A day earlier, RCP Singh called the JD(U) a sinking ship, and said that Nitish Kumar would not become Prime Minister even in seven lives.

Nitish-Modi fight worsening? JD(U) says won't join Union Cabinet; Bihar CM skips PM-led NITI Aayog meet

Sources quoted in reports said Nitish Kumar didn't attend the NITI Aayog meet due to post-Covid issues, but the Bihar CM reportedly attended a Patna event.

Relations seem to be deteriorating further between allies Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United). Bihar Chief Minister's party said that it would not be a part of the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The JD(U) and BJP share power in Bihar.
On 7 August, JD(U)'s national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan, reportedly said, "We had decided in 2019, after the Lok Sabha polls, not to join the government at the Centre. We stick to that stand even now."
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On the same day, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar skipped the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/pm-modi-bjp-chief-jp-nadda-meet-vice-president-elect-jagdeep-dhankhar-1659802972454"> PM Modi</a> in Delhi. Nitish cited post-Covid issues, according to sources quoted in news reports. However, the Bihar CM reportedly attended an event in Patna on the occasion of National Handloom Day.
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Meanwhile, JD(U)'s president fired salvos at RCP Singh, who resigned from the party on 6 August after being denied a Rajya Sabha ticket due to which he lost his Union Cabinet berth. Rajiv Ranjan Singh said that for a long time, RCP Singh was physically in JD(U) but his soul had been elsewhere.
A day earlier, RCP Singh called the JD(U) a sinking ship, and said that Nitish Kumar would not become Prime Minister even in seven lives.

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European Union governments agreed Tuesday to ration natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine. 

EU reaches deal to ration gas amid Russian cut-off fears

EU energy ministers approved a draft European law meant to lower demand for gas by 15 per cent from August through March.

European Union governments agreed Tuesday to ration natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine.
EU energy ministers approved a draft European law meant to lower demand for gas by 15 per cent from August through March. The new legislation entails voluntary national steps to reduce gas consumption and, if they yield insufficient savings, a trigger for mandatory moves in the 27-member bloc.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the move, saying that the &ldquo;the EU has taken a decisive step to face down the threat of a full gas disruption by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin.&rdquo;

With a JD(U)-RJD alliance likely in Bihar after Nitish Kumar broke away from the NDA, here's a look at the reported power-sharing deal between the two parties.
Nitish Kumar will continue to be the chief minister while Tejashwi Yadav will make a comeback as his deputy, according to media reports
Reports said the assignment of ministerial berths will be Nitish Kumar's prerogative. 
The Speaker of the Bihar Assembly will reportedly be from Tejashwi Yadav's party. 
 

Bihar political crisis: how the JD(U) and RJD power-sharing deal could work

With a JD(U)-RJD alliance likely in Bihar after Nitish Kumar broke away from the NDA, here's a look at the reported power-sharing deal between the two parties.

Nitish Kumar will continue to be the chief minister while Tejashwi Yadav will make a comeback as his deputy, according to media reports

With speculations of a JD(U)-RJD alliance in Bihar after Nitish Kumar broke away from the NDA, here's a look at the reported power-sharing deal between the two parties.
Nitish Kumar will continue to be the chief minister while Tejashwi Yadav will make a comeback as his deputy, according to media reports
Reports said the assignment of ministerial berths will be Nitish Kumar's prerogative.&nbsp;
The Speaker of the Bihar Assembly will reportedly be from Tejashwi Yadav's party.&nbsp;
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A day after he tested positive for Covid-19, Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha said his test reports have come out negative.
His Covid-19 claim comes amid brewing political storm in Bihar, where he will play a key role in determining the legitimacy of any new formulation.
Sinha, a BJP MLA, ebulliently announced on Twitter that his test reports on Monday were negative. A day earlier, he had tested positive.
Many took to the micro-blogging site to express astonishment at the speed with which the Speaker was declared Covid negative, and the fact that the health portfolio is also held by BJP’s Mangal Pandey.
On Monday night, members of the Ethics Committee of the assembly, headed by another BJP leader Ram Narayan Mandal, met Sinha and submitted a report.
While Mandal declined to divulge details, citing confidentiality, sources in the party said the report was about an incident of March last year when opposition RJD MLAs had held the Speaker hostage inside his chair and police was called in.
The sources said the report indicts about 18 MLAs, whose names were not known.

Bihar political crisis: Speaker tests positive for Covid but recovers in a day

Many took to the micro-blogging site to express astonishment at the speed with which the Speaker was declared Covid negative, and the fact that the health portfolio is also held by BJP&rsquo;s Mangal Pandey.

A day after he tested positive for Covid-19, Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha said his test reports have come out negative.
His Covid-19 claim comes amid brewing political storm in Bihar, where he will play a key role in determining the legitimacy of any new formulation.
Sinha, a BJP MLA, ebulliently announced on Twitter that his test reports on Monday were negative. A day earlier, he had tested positive.
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Many took to the micro-blogging site to express astonishment at the speed with which the Speaker was declared Covid negative, and the fact that the health portfolio is also held by BJP&rsquo;s Mangal Pandey.
On Monday night, members of the Ethics Committee of the assembly, headed by another BJP leader Ram Narayan Mandal, met Sinha and submitted a report.
While Mandal declined to divulge details, citing confidentiality, sources in the party said the report was about an incident of March last year when opposition RJD MLAs had held the Speaker hostage inside his chair and police was called in.
The sources said the report indicts about 18 MLAs, whose names were not known.

As the fate of Bihar's NDA coalition government hangs in the balance amid reports of a tiff between the ruling JD(U)-BJP alliance, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to meet Governor Phagu Chauhan on Tuesday. 

Bihar political crisis: Nitish Kumar to meet Governor after breaking alliance with BJP

As the fate of Bihar's NDA coalition government hangs in the balance amid reports of a tiff between the ruling JD (U)-BJP alliance, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to meet Governor Phagu Chauhan at 1 pm on Tuesday. 

In July 2017, Kumar left the Mahagathbandhan comprising of RJD, Congress, and other parties to join hands with the BJP, and continued as chief minister. &nbsp;

After ending the alliance with the BJP, JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to meet Governor Phagu Chauhan on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the JD(U) and the Opposition RJD MLAs, reportedly, held separate meetings in Patna sparking speculations of a possible alliance between the two parties after Kumar snapped ties with BJP.
In 2015, JD(U) contested and won assembly polls in alliance with RJD. In July 2017, Kumar left the Mahagathbandhan comprising of RJD, Congress, and other parties to join hands with the BJP and continued as chief minister. &nbsp;
Earlier, eaders from the Nitish Kumar-led party dismissed the speculations and said that today&rsquo;s meeting with the MLA's was 'nothing out of the ordinary'.
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&ldquo;Our party had held many such meetings of MPs and MLAs in the past. We have been told that the current meeting has been called to discuss organisational matters. Never heard about any major crisis in the NDA,&rdquo; Rajya Sabha MP Ram Nath Thakur told PTI.
There are also reports of the BJP holding a meeting at Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishor Prasad&rsquo;s residence.&nbsp;
The meetings have been called following a phone conversation that Nitish reportedly had with Congress president Sonia Gandhi. JD(U) leaders were said to have spoken to RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav earlier.&nbsp;

he house of TMC MLA Idris Ali in West Bengal's Murshidabad district has been vandalised by his party's workers who have accused him of taking money for allotting posts in its local organisation.
Claiming that the allegation was baseless, Ali asserted that some local TMC leaders were trying to place people with dubious backgrounds into the party's block-level organisation.
"Some local TMC leaders ransacked my car and the ground floor of my house. The allegation of financial transactions in lieu of allotting party posts is baseless and politically motivated to malign me," he said.
Some local leaders are “involved in such dealings and are trying to ensure entry of such people in the block-level organisation”, Ali, a former Lok Sabha MP, told a news channel.
A huge police contingent was deputed in the Bhagobangola area following the vandalism.
A local TMC leader alleged that Ali was sidelining party old-timers over the last few years.
"He hardly understands local political equations and is trying to thrust his arbitrary decisions on everyone," he said.
TMC's district chairman Abu Taher Khan said he would look into the complaints.

TMC workers vandalise party MLA's house alleging he took cash for posts

The house of TMC MLA Idris Ali in West Bengal's Murshidabad district was vandalised by his party's workers who have accused him of taking money for allotting posts in its local organisation. 

A huge police contingent was deputed in the Bhagobangola area following the vandalism.&nbsp;

The house of TMC MLA Idris Ali in West Bengal's Murshidabad district has been vandalised by his party workers who have accused him of taking money for allotting posts in its local organisation.
Claiming that the allegation was baseless, Ali asserted that some local TMC leaders were trying to place people with dubious backgrounds into the party's block-level organisation.
"Some local TMC leaders ransacked my car and the ground floor of my house. The allegation of financial transactions in lieu of allotting party posts is baseless and politically motivated to malign me," he said.
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Some local leaders are &ldquo;involved in such dealings and are trying to ensure entry of such people in the block-level organisation&rdquo;, Ali, a former Lok Sabha MP, told a news channel.
A huge police contingent was deputed in the Bhagobangola area following the vandalism.
A local TMC leader alleged that Ali was sidelining party old-timers over the last few years.
"He hardly understands local political equations and is trying to thrust his arbitrary decisions on everyone," he said.
TMC's district chairman Abu Taher Khan said he would look into the complaints.

The US announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition, and other arms straight from Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces. 

US pledges $1 billion military aid for Ukraine — its biggest delivery of rockets, other arms so far

The US' pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive

The US announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.
The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The aid includes additional rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as well as thousands of artillery rounds, mortar systems, Javelins and other ammunition and equipment. Military commanders and other U.S. officials say the HIMARS and artillery systems have been crucial in Ukraine&rsquo;s ongoing fight to try to prevent Russia from taking more ground.
U.S. assistance totals $9 billion
The latest announcement brings the total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine by the Biden administration to more than $9 billion since Russian troops invaded in late February.
&ldquo;At every stage of this conflict, we have been focused on getting the Ukrainians what they need, depending on the evolving conditions on the battlefield,&rdquo; Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said in announcing the new weapons shipment.
Until now, the largest single security assistance package announcement was for $1 billion on June 15. But that aid included $350 million in presidential drawdown authority, and another $650 million under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides funding for training, equipment and other security needs that can be bought from other countries or companies.
Monday's package allows the U.S. to deliver weapons systems and other equipment more quickly since it takes them off the Defense Department shelves.
Focus on Donbas
For the last four months of the war, Russia has concentrated on capturing the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, where pro-Moscow separatists have controlled some territory as self-proclaimed republics for eight years. Russian forces have made gradual headway in the region while launching missile and rocket attacks to curtail the movements of Ukrainian fighters elsewhere.
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Kahl estimated that Russian forces have sustained up to 80,000 deaths and injuries in the fighting, though he did not break down the figure with an estimate of forces killed.
He said the Russian troops have managed to gain &ldquo;incremental&rdquo; ground in eastern Ukraine, although not in recent weeks. &ldquo;But that has come at extraordinary cost to the Russian military because of how well the Ukrainian military has performed and all the assistance that the Ukrainian military has gotten. And I think now, conditions in the east have essentially stabilized and the focus is really shifting to the south.&rdquo;
The new funding is being paid for through $40 billion in economic and security aid for Ukraine approved by Congress in May.
This is the 18th time the Pentagon has provided equipment from Defense Department stocks to Ukraine since August 2021.
No new HIMARS
The package does not include any new HIMARS, but provides rockets for it, although officials did not disclose how many. The U.S. has already provided 16 HIMARS to Ukraine.
&ldquo;These are not systems that we assess you need in the hundreds to have the type of effects&rdquo; needed, Kahl said, in response to questions about why the U.S. wasn't sending more of the powerful rocket systems. &ldquo;These are precision-guided systems for very particular types of targets and the Ukrainians are using them as such.&rdquo;
The U.S. and its allies still are evaluating whether to supply aircraft to Ukraine, Kahl said. It's &ldquo;not inconceivable that western aircraft down the road could be part of the mix,&rdquo; he said.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelinskyy early in the war launched near-daily calls for warplanes, calling them essential to protecting Ukraine's skies. The U.S. and some other NATO countries feared that could draw them into more direct involvement with Ukraine's war against Russia, and have not provided Western aircraft.

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