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.

Nitish Chandra

Bihar orders statewide inspection of madrasas, Sanskrit schools; rule violators face closure
Bihar | Jun 02, 2026, 12:20 PM IST
Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari announced that special teams will be deployed to assess whether these schools are functioning in accordance with prescribed norms and standards.
EC announces biennial polls for legislative council in Bihar, bypoll for Nitish Kumar's seat
Bihar | May 26, 2026, 12:27 PM IST
The EC also announced a bypoll for the legislative council seat vacated by former chief minister Nitish Kumar following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
Khesari Yadav joining BJP? Speculations rife after Bhojpuri star meets Nitin Nabin, Samrat Choudhary
Bihar | May 23, 2026, 11:24 PM IST
Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav triggered political buzz over his impromptu meeting with BJP chief Nitin Nabin and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna on Saturday. Yadav had previosuly contested the Bihar assembly elections on an RJD ticket.

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant likely to enter Legislative Council after becoming minister in Bihar Govt
Bihar | May 10, 2026, 11:51 PM IST
A total of 10 seats in Bihar’s Legislative Council are falling vacant in June. The tenure of members on nine seats will end on June 28, while one seat is already vacant following Nitish Kumar’s election to the Rajya Sabha.
Bihar Cabinet: Nitish Kumar's son Nishant gets health, Vijay Sinha to be agriculture minister
Bihar | May 07, 2026, 11:28 PM IST
Hours after taking oath as ministers of Bihar cabinet, Nitish Kumar’s son Nishat on Thursday got the health department and Vijay Kumar Sinha got the agriculture department.
Bihar Cabinet expansion: Nitish Kumar's son Nishant likely to become minister today
Bihar | May 07, 2026, 12:04 AM IST
Bihar Cabinet expansion: Reports suggested that Nishant agreed to join the government after a late-night meeting with senior JDU leaders on Tuesday.

Bihar Cabinet expansion on May 7; BJP likely to get 12 berths, JDU 11 and LJP 2
Bihar | May 05, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
The council of ministers can have a maximum strength of 36, including the Chief Minister. At present, the government is led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, along with two Deputy Chief Ministers from JD(U)—Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav.
BPSC Bihar AEDO Exam 2026 cancelled after malpractice attempts, check official notice here
Education | May 01, 2026, 11:21 PM IST
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has cancelled the AEDO and Public Sanitation Officer exams after detecting attempts at cheating in multiple centres. The commission stated that fairness and transparency must be upheld at all costs.
Nitish Kumar sets up JDU national team, Sanjay Jha remains working president
Bihar | Apr 22, 2026, 03:02 PM IST
In the new team led by Nitish Kumar, former Jehanabad MP Chandeshwar Prasad Chandravanshi, who comes from the extremely backward community, has been named national vice president.

Shravan Kumar elected as JDU legislature party leader in Bihar
Bihar | Apr 21, 2026, 02:40 PM IST
Shravan Kumar, a senior party figure, shares the same social background and hails from the same home district as Nitish Kumar.
Man arrested for giving death threat to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary
Bihar | Apr 17, 2026, 01:09 PM IST
Police said the accused called the Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary’s residence and threatened to kill him. He has been identified as Shekhar Yadav, 32, a native of Banka district in Bihar.
Bihar: NDA's Cabinet plan as Samrat Choudhary sworn in: Who'll get how many ministerial positions?
Bihar | Apr 15, 2026, 11:54 PM IST
As per sources, NDA's ministerial share in the new Bihar government has been finalised as Samrat Choudhary takes charge as Chief Minister. Here is how many ministers the BJP, JDU and other allies are likely to get.

Bihar: Nishant Kumar not to take Deputy CM post for six months, Bijendra Yadav likely to take charge
Bihar | Apr 14, 2026, 07:47 PM IST
Bihar is witnessing a major political transition as Samrat Choudhary is set to take oath as Chief Minister on April 15, becoming the first BJP CM in the state. Meanwhile, Nishant Kumar has opted out of the Deputy CM post for six months.
Samrat Choudhary to take oath as Bihar CM today as BJP takes charge after Nitish Kumar's exit
Bihar | Apr 15, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
Samrat Choudhary is set to take oath as Bihar's Chief Minister on April 15 following Nitish Kumar’s resignation. Chosen as the BJP’s legislative party leader, he will become the party's first CM in the state.
Nitish Kumar to resign as CM today, Bihar set for a major leadership change
Bihar | Apr 14, 2026, 08:10 AM IST
Bihar is heading towards a major political shift as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to resign on Tuesday after a cabinet meeting. The BJP is preparing to announce a Chief Minister, with Samrat Choudhary emerging as a strong contender.

Ahead of resignation buzz, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspects Patna Betia-Expressway | VIDEO
Bihar | Apr 13, 2026, 07:43 PM IST
Amid strong buzz of his impending resignation, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar conducted a surprise inspection of the Patna-Betia Expressway in Saran. He reviewed the first phase of the project and directed officials to speed up the work.
Bihar: Samrat Choudhary likely to become CM; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend swearing-in ceremony
Bihar | Apr 13, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
As per reports, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to convene a cabinet meeting on April 14 at 11 AM, after which he will tender his resignation to the Governor.
Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha member today, Bihar may get new CM on April 14
Bihar | Apr 10, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
After his election to the Rajya Sabha, Nitish Kumar will take the oath as an MP in Delhi on Friday, after which he will hold a Bihar Cabinet meeting, which would pave the way for a power transition in the state. A new chief minister is likely to be announced on April 14.
Nitish Kumar to take Rajya Sabha oath on April 10, new Bihar govt likely after April 14: Sources
Bihar | Apr 02, 2026, 01:52 PM IST
Nitish Kumar will depart for Delhi on April 9. It is believed that a new government will be formed in Bihar after April 14.
Nitish Kumar will continue to receive Z+ security cover even after stepping down as Bihar CM
Bihar | Apr 02, 2026, 09:47 AM IST
The Special Branch of the Home Department in the state has issued an order to this effect. The order stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is entitled to security cover under the Bihar Special Security Act, 2000.