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Bihar: State in eastern India
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the third largest state by population, the 12th largest by area, and the 14th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and with Jharkhand to the south. The Bihar plain is split by the river Ganges, which flows from west to east.

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Chirag Paswan to Fight from Hajipur Seat in Bihar as Pashupati Paras Leaves NDA Alliance | Oneindia [Video]

Chirag Paswan to Fight from Hajipur Seat in Bihar as Pashupati Paras Leaves NDA Alliance | Oneindia

The first phase of Lok Sabha elections kickstarts, igniting Bihar's political fervour. Chirag Paswan's LJP gains momentum, securing his candidacy in Hajipur. Born in 1982, he initially pursued..

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Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras resigns after being denied ticket in Bihar | Oneindia News [Video]

Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras resigns after being denied ticket in Bihar | Oneindia News

On March 19, Pashupati Kumar Paras, the chief of Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP), resigned from his position in the Union Cabinet following the exclusion of his party from seat allocation in the..

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Tejashwi Yadav's Jibe at Nitish Kumar in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra | Oneindia News [Video]

Tejashwi Yadav's Jibe at Nitish Kumar in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra | Oneindia News

Join us as Tejashwi Yadav, former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader, speaks candidly during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Sasaram. With bold statements on Bihar's political landscape and strategies to..

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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi joined by Tejashwi Yadav, tour Bihar in Jeep Wrangler |Oneindia [Video]

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi joined by Tejashwi Yadav, tour Bihar in Jeep Wrangler |Oneindia

Tejashwi Yadav, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, joined Rahul Gandhi in the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Friday in Sasaram, Bihar. As the yatra approaches its final leg in Bihar before moving into..

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Nitish Kumar wins floor test with 129 votes; Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP-JDU govt | Oneindia News [Video]

Nitish Kumar wins floor test with 129 votes; Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP-JDU govt | Oneindia News

In a dramatic turn of events, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has emerged victorious in a trust vote held in the state assembly earlier on Monday. Just moments before the crucial vote of confidence,..

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Forever With NDA: Nitish Kumar's Pledge for Bihar's Future After 'Flip-Flop' Move | Oneindia News [Video]

Forever With NDA: Nitish Kumar's Pledge for Bihar's Future After 'Flip-Flop' Move | Oneindia News

Witness the monumental moment as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces his permanent commitment to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Explore the implications of this political shift and the..

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Reveals His Perspective: Behind-the-Scenes of INDIA Alliance! Oneindia News [Video]

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Reveals His Perspective: Behind-the-Scenes of INDIA Alliance! Oneindia News

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar shares insights on the INDIA alliance, revealing his efforts to suggest a different name and the challenges faced. Tune in to discover the untold story of seat allocation and the..

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Chirag uncle cries foul, quits Union Cabinet

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