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Nitish Chandra

Nitish Chandra Associate Editor, India TV, Patna Nitish Chandra is a senior journalist with over 25 years of experience in the field of journalism. He currently serves as Associate Editor at India TV, Patna. Over the course of his career, he has extensively covered elections, political developments, and major events across Bihar as well as various parts of India. His reporting primarily focuses on politics, governance, and issues of public interest. Known for his accuracy, credibility, and in-depth analysis.Nitish Chandra has established himself as a trusted voice in journalism.

Prashant Kishor promises 10,000 jobs in Bankipur, asks educated youth to submit their resumes
Bihar | Aug 11, 2026, 08:42 PM IST
Prashant Kishor promised jobs for 10,000 Bankipur youths and sought their biodata while outlining his plans on education, ration and pensions. He also backed student protests over paper leaks and unemployment, saying their voices cannot be suppressed with lathis.
Bihar liquor ban: 51.3 million litres seized, over 17 lakh people arrested in last 10 years
Bihar | Aug 11, 2026, 06:18 PM IST
Bihar has seized over 51.3 million litres of liquor and arrested more than 1.79 million people between April 2016 and June 2026, according to government figures. Despite the scale of enforcement, Prohibition Minister Madan Sahni has ruled out any rollback of the policy.
Bihar CM announces measures to make education system more transparent, student-centric
Bihar | Aug 09, 2026, 05:38 PM IST
The Bihar Chief Minister said a state-level committee has been constituted to ensure quality education reaches every school and transform them into centres of excellence, while improving students' learning levels.

Chaos in Patna after speeding bus crushes man to death; several vehicles torched
Bihar | Aug 07, 2026, 02:54 PM IST
The violence was reported in Badi Pahadi area of Bihar's capital Patna following a man's death by a speeding bus. The enraged crowd torched the bus before the police arrived at the spot to bring the situation under control.
'People's verdict against BJP's arrogance': Prashant Kishor speaks on Bankipur win | EXCLUSIVE
Bihar | Aug 04, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
Prashant Kishor claimed that the BJP had long relied on invoking the fear of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to consolidate its support base, but said voters in Bankipur chose to back Jan Suraaj this time.
Ahead of Bankipur bypoll result, Prashant Kishor accuses police of detaining Jan Suraaj supporters
Bihar | Aug 03, 2026, 12:05 AM IST
Jan Suraaj party has complained to the Election Commission of India, alleging Patna police illegally detained 54 people during the Bankipur bypoll. Founder Prashant Kishor claimed the detentions were carried out at the BJP's behest ahead of voting.

Policeman involved in Bharat Tiwari encounter case arrested by STF, legal proceedings underway
Bihar | Jul 31, 2026, 12:11 PM IST
Tiwari's family had earlier demanded the arrest of police personnel allegedly involved in the incident, withdrawal of cases registered against villagers and adequate security for the family.
Bihar government to withdraw FIRs, release detainees arrested over NEET paper leak protest
Bihar | Jul 27, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
Bihar government has said that all the FIRs registered against the agitators participating in NEET paper leak protest across the state will be withdrawn, and those who were arrested or detained will also be released immediately.
SIT jawan seen firing AK-47 at Bihar student protest suspended; Tejashwi issues ultimatum to govt
Bihar | Jul 27, 2026, 02:24 PM IST
An SIT jawan has been suspended after allegedly opening AK-47 fire during a student protest in Bihar's Siwan, injuring three students. Tejashwi Yadav has issued an ultimatum to the state government, demanding the release of arrested students and withdrawal of cases.

Tej Pratap sent to 14-day judicial custody after arrest during NEET paper leak protest in Patna
Bihar | Jul 26, 2026, 06:59 AM IST
The action comes after violence broke out between law enforcement personnel and protestors in Patna on Saturday during a statewide shutdown in Bihar called by several opposition parties and social organisations over the NEET paper leak controversy and recent police actions against student agitators.
Lalu's long-time loyalist Mrityunjay Tiwari joins BJP in major setback to RJD
Bihar | Jul 25, 2026, 03:22 AM IST
Tiwari had resigned from the RJD on July 16, citing his growing dissatisfaction with the party's functioning and alleging that he had been sidelined within the organisation.
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep appointed DSPs, CM Samrat Choudhary to present appointment letters
Cricket | Jul 24, 2026, 02:43 PM IST
The duo of Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have been appointed as the DSPs (Deputy Superintendents of Police) by the Bihar government. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary presented the two stars with their appointment letters.

Students protest over NEET paper leak turns violent in Patna; police use tear gas, water cannons
Bihar | Jul 22, 2026, 02:08 PM IST
Bihar Police used tear gas and water cannons against All India Students' Association (AISA), an affiliate of the CPI(ML) Liberation, workers protesting over the NEET paper leak issue.
RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigns from party: 'Can't do politics after being humiliated'
Bihar | Jul 16, 2026, 09:06 PM IST
Citing his dissatisfaction with the RJD leadership, Mrityunjay Tiwari said he consistently raised his concerns with everyone, including Tejashwi Yadav, but no heed was paid to him. Therefore, he has decided to resign from the party.
Veena Manvi disqualified from Bankipur bypoll; Tej Pratap Yadav alleges conspiracy
Bihar | Jul 14, 2026, 08:31 PM IST
The Bankipur Assembly by-election has taken a dramatic turn after the nomination of Veena Manvi, the Jan Shakti Janata Dal candidate backed by Tej Pratap Yadav, was rejected. Tej Pratap has termed the move a conspiracy and said the party will challenge it in court.

Court grants anticipatory bail to Khan Sir, his two bodyguards in Patna coaching firing case
Bihar | Jul 13, 2026, 11:54 PM IST
The Patna Police had registered an FIR against Faisal Khan and two others in connection with the June 2 firing and vandalism incident outside his coaching institute.
A link to Bihar's infamous fodder scam: Why BJP replaced Abhishek Kumar Sinha for Bankipur bypoll
Explainers | Jul 26, 2026, 06:49 PM IST
Sources have told India TV that Abhishek Kumar Sinha's father was a convict in the fodder scam, which forced the BJP make a last-minute change and replace him with Neeraj Kumar Singh for the byelection in the Bankipur assembly constituency of Bihar.
Fire breaks out at Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna | Video
Bihar | Jun 25, 2026, 08:22 PM IST
A fire broke out in Khan Sir's coaching centre due to a short circuit. The fire was extinguished with the help of the fire system present in the coaching centre.
Bharat Tiwari encounter: FIR registered against policemen involved in Bihar's Bhojpur operation
Bihar | Jun 23, 2026, 07:27 PM IST
Bharat Tiwari encounter: Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, a resident of Bilauti village in the Shahpur police station area of Bihar's Bhojpur district, was killed in an encounter with police on June 17.
'Faizal Khan can get me killed too': Roshan Anand levels explosive allegations after bail
Bihar | Jun 15, 2026, 05:31 PM IST
After securing bail in the coaching centre vandalism case, Roshan Anand accused Faizal Khan (Khna Sir) and RS Prasad of conspiring to murder his brother and claimed that his own life is under threat. He has sought police protection and demanded a CBI probe into the murder case.