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.
Bihar polls: LJP (R) candidate's nomination rejected
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar has suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Nitish Kumar as CM again if NDA wins? Shah answers
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has clarified that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will decide on the chief minister's post in Bihar only after the upcoming elections.
Nitish Kumar's JD(U) releases final candidate list for Bihar polls
The Janata Dal United (JDU), headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has released its final list of 44 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Who's Satish Kumar Yadav from BJP's 3rd list challenging Tejashwi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its third list of 18 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, fielding Satish Kumar Yadav from Raghopur.
BJP's second list for Bihar polls out; Maithili Thakur included
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Prashant Kishor rules out contesting Bihar polls
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming Bihar elections.
JD(U) leaders protest outside Bihar CM's residence over ticket distribution
Security was tightened outside Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's official residence in Patna on Tuesday after several leaders and workers of the Janata Dal (United) protested against being denied tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections.
'Parity for BJP-JD(U), Chirag Paswan's gain': Analyzing NDA's Bihar seat-sharing
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar elections.
Prashant Kishor's party releases first candidates list; includes doctors, mathematician
The Jan Suraaj party, founded by Prashant Kishor, has announced its first list of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
'Government job for every family': Tejashwi's promise to Bihar voters
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised that if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc comes to power in Bihar, it will pass a new law guaranteeing at least one government job for every family.
Tejashwi Yadav is RJD's CM face, not Mahagathbandhan's: Congress leader
The opposition Mahagathbandhan is still undecided on its chief ministerial candidate even with the Bihar elections less than 30 days away.
What new Patna metro, inaugurated by Nitish Kumar, will feature
Just hours before the Election Commission of India announced poll-bound Bihar's schedule on Monday, the Patna Metro was officially launched.
Bihar election to be held on November 6 and 11
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced dates for the Bihar Assembly election.
Vande Bharat train hits, kills 4 laborers in Bihar's Purnea
Four men were killed after a Vande Bharat Express train hit them near a level crossing in Kasba town of Purnea district, Bihar, early Friday morning.
Prashant Kishor predicts poll results for NDA, Mahagathbandhan, his party
Prashant Kishor, the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, has announced that his party will contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Bihar: Survey shows NDA advantage, but Mahagathbandhan still holding ground
The upcoming Bihar Assembly elections are likely to be shaped by traditional factors such as caste dynamics and welfare politics, a new survey has revealed.
Rahul Gandhi announces 10-point plan for Bihar's backward classes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a 10-point resolution for the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) in Bihar.
Bihar CM waives interest on education loans ahead of polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major relief for students ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
'Khada ho': Nitish Kumar orders standing ovation for PM Modi
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday asked a gathering in Purnea to give Prime Minister Narendra Modi a standing ovation. The PM was in the region to inaugurate projects worth ₹36,000 crore, including the first airport in Seemanchal.
Tejashwi urges votes in his name across all 243 seats
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has appealed to voters in Bihar to cast their votes for him in all 243 constituencies.
Bihar election may be held in 2-3 phases after Chhath
The Election Commission of India may announce the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections in October after the updated voter list under the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise is published.
Congress, BJP workers clash with flags amid Modi abuse row
A clash broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress workers in Patna, Bihar, on Friday.
'Clerks, peons lose job after arrest; why not ministers?' Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended the new bills that seek to remove prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from their posts if they are arrested and denied bail for 30 days.
Bihar CM releases ₹1,247cr pension fund for 1.12cr beneficiaries
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has released ₹1,247.34 crore through direct benefit transfer for over 1.12 crore social security pension beneficiaries in the state.
Tie rakhi to me, vote for me: Tejashwi's Bihar appeal
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, has written a letter to the sisters of Bihar on Rakshabandhan.
Video: Part of Bihar's newly-built double-decker flyover sinks after rainfall
A section of Patna's newly inaugurated double-decker flyover has sunk due to heavy rainfall.
Nitish Kumar doubles pay for cooks, watchmen ahead of polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major hike in the honorarium of support staff in government schools. The announcement comes ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Bihar: Woman raped in ambulance after home guard recruitment event
A shocking incident of alleged sexual assault has come to light in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
New vice president expected by August-end as election process begins
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the process to elect a new Vice President of India. This comes after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post on July 21.
Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
The second day of the 2025 Parliament Monsoon Session started at 11am on Tuesday.
BJP leader shot dead in Patna, week after Gopal Khemka
In a shocking incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surendra Kewat was shot dead in Patna's Sheikpura.
Bihar government announces 35% reservation for women in state jobs
In a major move to empower women, the Bihar government has announced a 35% reservation for women in all state government jobs.
Bihar family burned alive over witchcraft allegations: Here's what happened
In a shocking event, five members of a family from Bihar's Purnia district were allegedly burned alive by villagers on Sunday night, accusing them of practicing black magic.
Bihar businessman Gopal Khemka's murder accused killed in police encounter
An accused in the murder of Bihar businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead in a police encounter on Monday night.
Patna businessman's murder accused arrested after he attended funeral
A suspect in the murder of Patna businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopal Khemka was arrested on Sunday by the Patna Police after he arrived at Khemka's funeral with a garland, CNN-News18 reported.
Chirag Paswan to contest Bihar Assembly elections
Chirag Paswan, the chief of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has announced that he will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish over Patna businessman's murder
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar over the recent murder of businessman Gopal Khemka.
Patna businessman-politician shot dead outside home, assailant flees
Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Bihar, was shot dead outside his home in Patna on Friday night.
Modi influencing EC to scrap Bihar voter list: Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of influencing the Election Commission (EC) to scrap Bihar's voter list.
Nitish Kumar announces pension hike for elderly, disabled, widowed women
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major increase in the monthly pension for the elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women.
YouTuber Manish Kashyap resigns from BJP
Popular YouTuber Manish Kashyap has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Chirag Paswan hints at contesting upcoming Bihar polls
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has hinted at a possible return to Bihar state politics ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
'Bihar Police tried stopping me,' alleges Rahul Gandhi; shares video
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, has accused Bihar's NDA government of undermining democratic rights.
'Your budget less than India's military budget': Owaisi shreds Pakistan
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi, Hyderabad MP, has lashed out at Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack.
Congress workers clash with Bihar police; Kanhaiya Kumar, others detained
In a major flashpoint of tensions in Bihar, police clashed with Congress workers during its Palayan Roko, Naukri Do padyatra led by Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday.
47 killed in rain-related incidents in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand
Rain, lightning, and hailstorms battered Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand on Thursday, killing at least 47 people and injuring many more.
15 JD(U) leaders leave party for supporting Waqf Bill
In a major political development, 15 Muslim leaders of the Janata Dal United party have resigned over the party's support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
RJD to challenge Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) will challenge the new Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court. This comes after the President approved the bill on Saturday, making it law.
JDU 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.
5 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.
'Even Parliament was claimed as Waqf, Modi stopped it': Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly defended the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Who supports and who opposes it?
The Lok Sabha is all set for a heated battle as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled for discussion on Wednesday.
'Unnecessary': Chirag Paswan criticizes BJP's meat ban during Navratri, Eid
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has slammed recent administrative orders in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states banning the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during the nine-day Navratri festival.
'Will never leave NDA again,' Nitish Kumar tells Amit Shah
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has promised his steadfast support to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and that he won't leave it again.
Amit Shah launches projects worth ₹800 crore in Bihar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched several initiatives and laid the foundation of projects worth over ₹800 crore in Bihar on March 30.
Bihar cop removed for dancing at Tej Pratap Yadav's behest
Bihar police officer Deepak Kumar has been removed from service after a video emerged of him dancing at the behest of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav during Holi celebrations.
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).
Watch: Flower pots placed for Bihar CM's visit stolen
A video of locals in Buxar, Bihar, running to snatch flower pots kept along the road outside the district guest house for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's visit has gone viral.
Bihar government approves ₹17,000 crore for rural road projects
The Bihar government has approved rural road projects worth more than ₹17,000 crore.
Nitish Kumar's son Nishant likely to join politics; who's he
Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is likely to join politics after the Holi festival.
Nitish 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.
BPSC issues notices to politicians, tutors over exam allegations
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has sent legal notices to a number of people, including politicians and coaching institute representatives, for alleging irregularities in the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) held on December 13, 2024.
Prashant Kishor arrested amid hunger strike over BPSC exam row
Prashant Kishor, the leader of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), was arrested by the Bihar Police on Monday morning.
'Mistakenly gone off track...': Nitish Kumar rejects Lalu's INDIA proposal
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has rejected Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's invite to join the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death stirs row as 'vanity van' seen nearby
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death protest at Patna's Gandhi Maidan entered its third day on Saturday.
'Doors open for Nitish Kumar,' says Lalu Yadav; former responds
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has responded to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's invitation to rejoin the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
'Where was Prashant Kishor during lathicharge?' Protesting Bihar students fume
Protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have intensified, with political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor facing the ire of students for his absence during a police lathicharge.
'Nitish's B-team...': Tejashwi slams Kishor's party, says BPSC aspirants 'misled'
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has slammed the police for their crackdown on protests in Patna over the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exams.
Bihar PSC aspirants protest over exam leak, face lathi-charge
Thousands of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have been protesting in Patna since December 13, demanding the cancelation of the 70th BPSC preliminary exams.