Nitish Kumar: News
Nitish Kumar is a political leader and president of the Janata Dal-United (JDU) and six-time Chief Minister of Bihar. Kumar did his BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Patna. He won in the 1985 Bihar elections from Harnaut, thus gaining entry into the state legislature, and became a Lok Sabha MP from Barh in 1996. In 1999, he founded JDU and aligned with the BJP, putting up an impressive performance in the Lok Sabha elections that year. He also served as a union minister in the Vajpayee Government. Kumar briefly became the Chief Minister of Bihar in 2000. He came to power again in 2005 and served a full term as CM till 2010. He was re-elected in 2010 and served till 2014. In 2015, he became CM for the fourth time in alliance with RJD and INC. However, due to differences with RJD, he broke the alliance and joined the BJP-led NDA, thus being sworn in as CM for the fifth time in 2017. In the 2020 state elections, the BJP-JDU alliance won the majority, with Kumar starting his sixth innings as the Bihar CM.
'Samrat should evict me': Rabri Devi on bungalow row
Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has dared Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to evict her from the government bungalow at 10, Circular Road.
Prashant Kishor shifts to ashram after Bihar poll debacle
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor said he has shifted to an ashram on the outskirts of Patna, Bihar.
Bihar cabinet expansion: Nitish Kumar's son, 31 others take oath
Bihar's political landscape has changed with a major cabinet expansion.
'Everything is in no.16': What is Rahul Gandhi referring to
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday ended his speech in the Lok Sabha with a riddle, saying, "The whole answer to the riddle is in the number 16."
Samrat Choudhary takes oath as BJP's 1st CM in Bihar
Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
Who is Samrat Choudhary, set to be new Bihar CM
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Samrat Choudhary as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar. He will take oath on Wednesday, according to CNN-News18.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary named new Bihar chief minister
Samrat Choudhary of the BJP has been named the new Chief Minister of Bihar.
'New government will have...full cooperation': Nitish Kumar in resignation note
Nitish Kumar, the leader of Janata Dal (United), has resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, BJP to lead government
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from his post, paving the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to lead the state government for the first time.
BJP picks Shivraj Chouhan as observer for Bihar CM selection
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer for the election of its legislative party leader in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday in New Delhi.
How can Nitish stay CM after resigning from Legislative Council?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the state legislative council, paving the way for his resignation from the chief ministerial post, following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
Nitish Kumar quits Legislative Council weeks after winning RS poll
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned as a member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The resignation was submitted by Janata Dal United (JDU) MLC Sanjay Gandhi at the Bihar Legislative Council secretariat.
Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar MLA after Rajya Sabha election
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has resigned from the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
Nitish Kumar re-elected as JD(U) national president unopposed
Nitish Kumar has been formally re-elected as the president of Janata Dal (United) for the 2025-28 term.
'Mohabbat humare saath...shadi Modi ke sath': Kharge jabs Deve Gowda
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge evoked laughter in the Upper House while paying tribute to the retiring Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday.
Rajya Sabha poll results: Which party won in which state
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has strengthened its hold on the Rajya Sabha in the latest round of biennial polls.
Bihar Rajya Sabha elections: RJD workers blame Congress for defeat
Workers of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have blamed the Congress for the party's defeat in the Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, according to a report by NDTV.
Bihar: 4 Mahagathbandhan MLAs missing during Rajya Sabha voting
The Mahagathbandhan in Bihar faced a major setback on Monday as four of its MLAs skipped voting in the Rajya Sabha elections.
Rajya Sabha polls: Sharad Pawar among 26 elected unopposed
Twenty-six leaders have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from seven states.
Nitish Kumar's son Nishant joins JD(U), to be deputy CM
Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has officially joined the Janata Dal (United) party in Patna.
'Will keep an eye on everything': Nitish Kumar to MLAs
Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar, who recently resigned as Bihar Chief Minister to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, addressed senior party leaders on Friday.
Who'll replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday, nearly four months after he was sworn in for a record 10th time as CM.
'There's been a desire...': Nitish Kumar on Rajya Sabha move
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced his decision to resign and contest for a seat in the Rajya Sabha.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to file Rajya Sabha nomination today
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, sparking a flurry of political activity in Patna and fueling speculation over who could succeed him as CM.
BJP announces 9 candidates, including party president, for RS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
JNU 'casteist remarks' controversy: Who is VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit?
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit has found herself embroiled in a controversy over her recent podcast remarks.
Bihar government to ban meat, fish sale near schools
The Bihar government has decided to ban the open sale of meat and fish near educational institutions, religious sites, and crowded public places.
Patna: Thar crashes into police patrol vehicle near CM residence
A major accident occurred in Patna's VVIP area on Sunday, close to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence.
Stalin gives ₹6,550cr to women before election code kicks in
In an early morning operation, the Tamil Nadu government transferred ₹6,550 crore under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme.
Bihar NEET aspirant death case: Nitish Kumar recommends CBI probe
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of a National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant in Patna.
'Priority to provide 1 crore employment opportunities': Bihar Governor
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has announced that creating one crore jobs and employment opportunities in the state by 2030 is the state administration's top priority.
Video: Murder-accused JD(U) MLA Anant Singh smokes inside Patna hospital
A video of Janata Dal (United) MLA Anant Singh smoking inside a hospital has sparked controversy on social media.
Nitish Kumar discloses assets; how rich is he?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar publicly declared his assets on the last day of 2025. The Cabinet Secretariat Department released the asset declarations of Kumar and his cabinet ministers.
Hijab row: Javed Akhtar demands 'unconditional apology' from Nitish Kumar
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has demanded an "unconditional apology" from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down a woman's hijab at an event.
Rakhi Sawant slams Nitish Kumar; mistakenly calls him UP CM
The hijab controversy involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has taken a celebrity twist, with Rakhi Sawant publicly slamming him in a viral video.
'If he touched elsewhere?' Minister defends Nitish Kumar's hijab act
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has landed in hot water for his controversial remarks on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's hijab incident.
'What is this?' Nitish Kumar pulls doctor's hijab at event
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has landed in controversy after a video of him pulling down a newly recruited AYUSH doctor's hijab went viral.
NDA celebrates resounding Bihar Assembly victory with Modi's felicitation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday felicitated by the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs for their resounding win in the recent Bihar elections.
After Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap asked to vacate official residence
The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has ordered former Chief Minister Rabri Devi to vacate her official residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna.