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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.

Prince Yadav, brother of Patna's famous Raushan Anand Sir, found dead in Nepal hotel
India | Jun 14, 2026, 11:50 AM IST
Prince Yadav is the brother of Bihar's famous Raushan Anand Sir, who is the founder of the well-known "Gyan Bindu GS Academy" coaching institute in Patna. He was earlier accused by Khan Sir of vandalising his coaching institute.
Bihar: Delayed train sparks student protest in Patliputra; IG, several cops hurt in stone pelting
Bihar | Jun 14, 2026, 07:36 AM IST
The agitated candidates, who were on their way to examination centres for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable, Warder, and Mobile Squad Constable recruitment tests, blocked railway tracks, alleging that delayed train services had jeopardised their chances of reaching their centres on time.
Bihar Deputy CM gets abusive threat call, FIR registered; Cyber Police launches investigation
Bihar | Jun 11, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav allegedly received an abusive and threatening phone call from an unidentified person. An FIR has been registered at Patna's Cyber Police Station, and investigators are probing a possible cyber fraud angle.

Bihar issues new guidelines for govt teachers, warns disciplinary action against violators
Bihar | Jun 11, 2026, 10:03 PM IST
The Bihar government issued warning that strict disciplinary action will be taken against those found violating the directive and added that no government school teacher shall engage in teaching at coaching centers, private tuition classes, or commercial institutions.
Bihar MLC Polls: Nitish Kumar's son, Pawan Singh among 10 elected unopposed; NDA bags 9 seats
Bihar | Jun 11, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
The nine seats were going through the regular biennial election process as the terms of the nine sitting members are due to expire on June 28, along with one seat that became vacant after former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar moved to the Rajya Sabha.
Khan Sir gets interim protection from arrest in Patna coaching firing case
Bihar | Jun 09, 2026, 09:36 AM IST
The Patna Police booked Faisal Khan aka Khan Sir in connection with a firing and vandalism incident outside his coaching centre in the Bihar capital.

Deepak Prakash to lose Bihar minister post after Upendra Kushwaha rejects BJP merger offer: Sources
Bihar | Jun 08, 2026, 12:30 PM IST
A similar proposal was reportedly made when Deepak Prakash was inducted into the ministry for the first time in November 2025. Despite Kushwaha rejecting the merger at that time as well, the BJP went ahead with Prakash's inclusion in the Cabinet.
Fire safety inspection at Khan Sir's coaching centre reveals rule violations: What authorities found
Bihar | Jun 07, 2026, 07:54 PM IST
Police had detained two guards of the coaching centre for allegedly firing shots on the night of June 2 when a group of 15-20 people allegedly tore down the coaching centre's poster and threw stones at its premises.
Will Khan Sir's coaching institute be closed soon? Here's what police have to say
Bihar | Jun 06, 2026, 11:44 PM IST
According to reports, officials have initiated inspections of safety standards in hotels, hospitals, and coaching institutes in Patna. The Bihar Fire Department has been on high alert following fire incidents in Delhi and Muzaffarpur.

Khan Sir likely to surrender in attempt to murder, arms act case: What is the whole firing row about
Patna | Jun 06, 2026, 12:57 PM IST
Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma confirmed that Khan Sir's name has been included in the FIR related to the vandalism case at Khan Global Studies.
Bihar MLC elections: BJP fields Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and Sanjay Mayukh among four nominees
Bihar | Jun 05, 2026, 11:39 PM IST
Mayukh is a member of the Bihar Legislative Council for the last two terms, while Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh is one of the four candidates announced by the party's central election committee for the election. Elections for nine seats in Bihar Legislative Council are scheduled to be held on June 18.
Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar gets JDU ticket for Bihar Legislative Council polls
Bihar | Jun 05, 2026, 11:47 PM IST
JD(U) has announced four candidates for the 2026 Bihar Legislative Council biennial elections and bypoll. The party has fielded Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar, as well as two women candidates and intensified preparations as the NDA gears up for the upcoming electoral contest.

Khan Sir coaching centre firing case: Both bodyguards arrested after interrogation | Latest updates
Bihar | Jun 04, 2026, 07:53 PM IST
The names of the two guards are Pradeep and Taleshwar. The guards have admitted to the firing. The police also visited the coaching institute and questioned Khan Sir—alias Faisal Khan.
Patna Police denies firing took place outside Khan Sir's coaching, reveals what actually happened
Bihar | Jun 03, 2026, 09:55 AM IST
According to early reports, around 8–10 rounds of firing were alleged outside Khan Sir’s coaching institute located in the Kadamkuan area of Patna. The incident reportedly created panic, and it was also claimed that a security guard was injured and taken to hospital.
Firing reported outside Khan Sir's coaching centre in Patna, police rush to spot, probe underway
Bihar | Jun 02, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
Musallahpur Police Station Officer Situ Kumari said that reports of gunfire have been received. Verification is underway. It is reported that around 5 to 6 rounds of firing took place. Posters and banners of Khan Sir were also torn down along the roadside.

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.