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Nitish's ambitious survey of castes begins in Bihar

The survey would cover an estimated population of 12.70 crores in more than 2.58-crore households across the state

08 Jan 2023 7:11 AM

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stood his ground maintaining that prohibition was not his personal wish but a response to the cries of the women of the state. (Photo: PTI)

'Jo piyega woh marega': Bihar CM after hooch tragedy toll rises

CM Nitish stood his ground maintaining that prohibition was not his personal wish but a response to the cries of the women of the state

15 Dec 2022 9:59 PM

The Mahagathbandhan of seven political parties led by chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday won the trust vote in the Bihar Assembly. (PTI)

Nitish wins vote, seeks 'united Opposition' to fight BJP in 2024 polls

160 votes in favour; BJP walks out, Speaker quits amid drama

25 Aug 2022 7:15 AM

Supporters of RJD protest against CBI raids in Patna (PTI)

Tejashvi calls CBI raids on RJD leaders BJP's 'intimidation game'

Searches were conducted at 25 locations in Gurgaon, Patna, Katihar and Madhubani in Bihar, including the residences of the RJD leaders

24 Aug 2022 10:20 AM

A file photo of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presenting a bouquet to the State Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha during the Winter Session of the Assembly, in Patna. (PTI Photo)

Bihar Assembly speaker refuses to resign despite no-confidence motion

The no-confidence motion moved against him by 55 Mahagathbandan MLAs was based on false charges, says Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha

23 Aug 2022 11:40 PM

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Kartikeya Singh takes oath as Bihar Law Minister, in Patna. (Photo:PTI)

Bihar's new law minister has warrant against him?

BJP has alleged that Kartikeya Singh is close to criminal-turned-politician Anant Singh, who is serving a jail term

18 Aug 2022 7:13 AM

Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan administers the oath of the office to Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Yadav (JDU), Tej Pratap Yadav and Alok Mehta (RJD) and Afaque Alam (Congress) during a swearing-in ceremony of Bihar Cabinet Ministers at Raj Bhavan, in Patna, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Nitish inducts 31 new ministers; keeps home; RJD gets 16 berths

Tejashwi Yadav was given key portfolios like health, road construction, urban development and housing, and rural works

16 Aug 2022 1:21 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with his deputy Tejashwi Yadav after 76th Independence Day function at Gandhi Maidan, in Patna, Monday, Aug 15, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Nitish cabinet expansion today; nearly 30 ministers to be inducted

The induction of ministers on Tuesday is expected to keep a few berths vacant for future expansion

16 Aug 2022 10:24 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav at a function after paying tributes at Shaheed Smarak, in Patna, Thursday, Aug 11, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Grand Alliance to have coordination panel to ensure it does not meet NDA's fate

The Grand Alliance now comprises seven parties JD(U), RJD, Congress, CPI(ML), CPI, CPI(M) and HAM which together have more than 160 MLAs

13 Aug 2022 12:16 PM

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav leaves after meeting Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Opposition leaders in Delhi: 'Bihar has shown the way'

Nitish government faces floor test on August 24, Lalu to clear names for Cabinet

13 Aug 2022 8:29 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar interacts with the media, in Patna, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Nitish Kumar: I will try to unite Opposition, have no PM ambition

A section in the Opposition saying that 'no leader in the country has an image like Nitish and he can be made the PM’s face in 2024'

13 Aug 2022 6:51 AM

Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar with JDU National President Lalan Singh and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, in Patna, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Kumar, Tuesday submitted his resignation from the post of Bihar's CM to Governor Phagu Chauhan. (PTI Photo)

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for 8th time today

Tejashwi Yadav is also likely to take oath as Deputy Chief Minister

10 Aug 2022 11:41 AM

Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar with Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap, in Patna, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Kumar, Tuesday submitted his resignation from the post of Bihar's CM to Governor Phagu Chauhan. (PTI Photo)

Nitish dumps BJP, resigns as CM, to form new Bihar govt with RJD

Nitish claims support of seven political parties and 164 MLAs, Tejashwi to be deputy chief minister

10 Aug 2022 6:56 AM

Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (ANI file photo)

Nitish likely to meet Governor amid political upheaval

Kumar is unlikely to resign from chief minister-ship and may simply seek to replace BJP ministers with those of other parties

09 Aug 2022 1:47 PM

The meeting of the RJD legislators is convened by party leader Tejashwi Yadav at his mother Rabri Devi's Circular Road bungalow. (ANI)

Parallel meetings of JD(U), RJD begin amid soaring political temperatures in Bihar

The BJP is also holding a meeting at Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishor Prasad's residence

09 Aug 2022 12:33 PM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)

Nitish Kumar calls meet of MPs&MLAs today amid buzz on rift with BJP

The speculation of a split within the NDA was triggered after reports of Nitish speaking to Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the phone

09 Aug 2022 7:13 AM

Janata Dal (United) president Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Photo: ANI)

JD(U): Won't be in Union Cabinet, no rift with BJP

The JD(U) president said that Singh’s exit from the party was on expected lines as 'his body was here but his soul was somewhere else.'

08 Aug 2022 7:13 AM

Youngsters sit on railway tracks to protest against the 'Agnipath' scheme, in Buxar, Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Centre, Tuesday announced the short-term recruitment plan to enlist young citizens into the armed forces. (PTI)

Protests against Agnipath scheme continue in Bihar; road, rail traffic disrupted

In Muzaffarpur town, a large number of Army aspirants vented their ire by placing burning tyres on the roads

16 Jun 2022 11:37 AM

Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi had last year informed the Lok Sabha that Bihar holds the highest share of India's gold reserves. (Representational Image/ Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi had last year informed the Lok Sabha that Bihar holds the highest share of India's gold reserves. (Representational Image/ Shutterstock) )

Bihar government gives permission for exploration of 'country's largest' gold reserve

As per a GSI survey, around 222.88 million tonnes of gold reserve, including 37.6 tonnes of mineral-rich ore, are present in Jamui district

29 May 2022 5:24 AM

The incident occurred when Nitish Kumar was trying to pay his respects to the statue of freedom fighter Shilbhadra Yaji, at a local hospital. (PTI)

Nitish Kumar faces attack, is hit on shoulder; man caught

The incident came to light when CCTV footage showed a man rushing towards the Chief Minister and hitting him on his shoulder

28 Mar 2022 9:00 AM

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