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

Lalu Yadav attends Makar Sankranti feast at Tej Pratap Yadav's residence in Patna | Video
Bihar | Jan 14, 2026, 02:42 PM IST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav attended the Makar Sankranti celebrations at Tej Pratap Yadav's residence. Tej Pratap had met his parents on January 13 and invited them to the Dahi-Chura (a traditional Bihari dish) feast.
NEET aspirant's death sparks chaos in Patna as family alleges rape and murder, blocks Kargil Chowk
Bihar | Jan 13, 2026, 01:34 PM IST
A NEET aspirant's death in Patna has triggered massive protests after her family alleged rape and murder, accusing authorities of suppressing the truth. The police maintain that early tests suggest suicide and no confirmation of sexual assault has emerged yet.
RCP Singh fuels JDU return buzz with Nitish Kumar remark: 'We are one' | Video
Bihar | Jan 12, 2026, 01:21 PM IST
It is being speculated that RCP Singh, who was expelled from the JDU, might once again be seen alongside Nitish Kumar. Regarding Nitish Kumar, he said, "Where do you get the idea that we are two separate entities?"

Patna schools to remain closed till January 11 due to cold wave
Education | Jan 08, 2026, 02:23 PM IST
The Classes from 9th standard onwards may continue between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm. The special classes/ exams being held for pre-board/ board exams shall be exempted, read the circular by Patna DM.
Bomb threat mail sent to Patna civil court, premises evacuated as police launch probe
Bihar | Jan 08, 2026, 12:41 PM IST
Patna Civil Court received a bomb threat through email, triggering panic and immediate evacuation of the premises. Bomb squad and dog squad teams conducted a detailed search but found nothing suspicious. Police have started an investigation to trace the origin of the hoax threat.
Bihar doctor Nusrat Parveen joins service 23 days after hijab row
India | Jan 07, 2026, 07:06 PM IST
The state government extended the joining date first to December 31 and then to January 7. Officials confirmed that she finally reported on Wednesday.

Lalu Yadav undergoes successful eye surgery in Delhi, daughter shares pics from hospital
India | Dec 20, 2025, 05:14 PM IST
The hospital said that the surgery was completed without complications using advanced ophthalmic techniques and was performed as a day-care procedure. Yadav has been discharged and will continue his recovery at home.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mother-in-law passes away at 90 after prolonged illness
Bihar | Dec 20, 2025, 11:12 AM IST
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar fulfilled his family obligations with quiet dignity, reaching Patna's Bans Ghat cremation ground to say a final goodbye to his mother-in-law. His son Nishant Kumar and Bihar minister Ashok Chaudhary joined him, their faces etched with evident sorrow.
Hijab controversy: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's security tightened after intelligence inputs
Bihar | Dec 18, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
Security for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been strengthened following a political storm over an alleged hijab-related incident at a public event in Patna. The move was taken after intelligence agencies shared inputs amid strong criticism from Opposition parties.

Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar minister days after becoming BJP's national working president
Bihar | Dec 16, 2025, 04:12 PM IST
On Monday, the newly-appointed national working president of the BJP, Nitin Nabin, took charge of his new responsibility, with top leaders saying his organisational skills will provide a new direction to the party's journey of public service and nation-building.
'Will collectively contest all elections and win': BJP working president Nitin Nabin | EXCLUSIVE
India | Dec 15, 2025, 12:20 PM IST
When asked about him being the youngest national working president of the party, Nitin Nabin said, "BJP always promotes the youths."
RLM MLA Rameshwar Mahato rebels against Upendra Kushwaha, party faces internal revolt
Bihar | Dec 12, 2025, 04:10 PM IST
Taking to social media, Rameshwar Mahato said, "Success in politics is achieved not only through speeches, but also through true intentions and strong policies."

Bihar Assembly speaker Prem Kumar allots houses to newly-elected 220 members, check details
Bihar | Dec 06, 2025, 11:13 PM IST
The residences are located on Veerchand Patel Path in Patna and are distributed across different blocks according to the constituency numbers of the members. The bungalows are 4-BHKs, with all the rooms and the dining hall furnished with beds, sofas, and other furniture.
Bihar government promotes 47 IAS officers in major administrative overhaul
Bihar | Dec 03, 2025, 09:14 PM IST
27 officers from the 2013 batch have been promoted to the Selection Grade, earning the Special Secretary rank (Pay Level-13). This esteemed group includes prominent DMs such as Naval Kishore Chaudhary of Bhagalpur, Subrat Kumar Sen of Muzaffarpur, Dharmendra Kumar of West Champaran etc.
Patna bulldozer drive continues: Multi-agency operation targets encroachments till year-end | Video
Bihar | Dec 03, 2025, 07:04 PM IST
Officials have been instructed to identify habitual encroachers and take strict punitive actions against them. FIRs must be mandatorily registered against those who repeat encroachment offenses. To ensure continued vigilance, dedicated follow-up teams have been deployed to prevent any reoccurrence.

Prem Kumar, senior BJP leader and nine-term MLA, elected unopposed as Bihar Assembly Speaker
Bihar | Dec 02, 2025, 01:54 PM IST
After Vijay Kumar Sinha and Nandkishore Yadav, Prem Kumar has become the third Speaker from the BJP quota. Before them, two JD(U) leaders, Uday Narayan Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Choudhary, had served as speakers.
Bihar govt to transfer Rs 10,000 each to 10 lakh 'Jeevika Didis' on THIS date
Bihar | Nov 27, 2025, 03:01 PM IST
Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar said that funds will be disbursed in phases and all beneficiaries will receive payments by December 14.
Rabri Devi asked by Bihar govt to vacate 10 Circular Road bungalow in Patna, new residence allotted
Bihar | Nov 25, 2025, 09:48 PM IST
The state’s Building Construction Department has now allotted Rabri Devi a new government residence, identified as Central Pool House Number 39 on Harding Road.
Jharkhand: Horrific family tragedy as man kills wife and two children before suicide in Dumka
Crime | Nov 23, 2025, 12:07 PM IST
Dumka Superintendent of Police Pitambar Singh Khirwar confirmed that the police team is on-site and conducting a detailed investigation. “The husband killed his wife and children and then hanged himself near the house. Investigations are being conducted from all angles,” he said.
Nepal Gen-Z protests end after talks with Bara administration; SP transferred amid rising tensions
World | Nov 22, 2025, 11:16 AM IST
Normalcy has returned to Bara, with cross-border movement at the India-Nepal border and bus services between Birgunj and Kathmandu resuming. In response to the clashes, Superintendent of Police Santosh Tamang was transferred, and SP Narendra Kunwar took temporary charge.