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From Bihar, a New Approach to Flood Control

Under Nitish Kumar, the state is rethinking the way it controls flooding.

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Reformers Do Win Elections in India

New data dispels a long-standing myth about pro-growth politics.

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Modi Inches Closer to India’s Capital

Narendra Modi's win in the Gujarat elections could lead to a prime minister nomination in 2014.

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Once Derided, Bihar’s Police Become Model for Other States

Top police officials around India have pledged to adopt Bihar's focus on speedy trials and scientific investigations.

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Does Nitish Kumar Need the B.J.P.?

Challenging Gujarat chief minister's credentials for the prime ministerial post, Bihar's chief minster has upset coalition allies.

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Bihar Ally Leaves Opposition Coalition Over Modi’s Elevation

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ended the 17-year-old alliance of his party Janata Dal (United) with the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday.

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21 Children Die From Tainted Lunches at Indian School

The children complained that the food tasted odd, and after seeing the students get sick, teachers and administrators fled the school.

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A Dalit Village Waits Uneasily for Justice

The recent acquittals of the men accused of killing 58 Dalits in Bihar are just the latest obstacle in the low-caste villagers' struggle for equal rights.

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In Bihar, Economic Concerns Are Tied Up in Caste Politics

Development has become a central issue in this year’s elections, but voters are also mindful of how the state government makes decisions based on caste.

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Memories of Religious Riots Overshadow Vote in Bihar

In the district of Bhagalpur, Muslim voters weighed a choice between two political camps to counter the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.

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India Election Digest: May 8

A roundup of local election-related news for Thursday.

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