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  Samrat Choudhary to be next Bihar CM: All you need to know about BJP's first chief minister of state

  April 14, 2026 23:38 IST

  BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary will take oath as Bihar's new Chief Minister at 11 am on Wednesday (April 15). The BJP is the single largest party in the 243-strong assembly with 89 MLAs.

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  Samrat Choudhary's first remarks after being selected as Bihar CM: Will serve people with integrity

  April 14, 2026 16:47 IST

  Samrat Choudhary said this is not merely a position for him, but a sacred opportunity to serve the people of Bihar and to realize their trust and dreams. He pledged to live up to the expectations of every citizen with absolute integrity, dedication, and honesty.

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  Samrat Choudhary to take oath as Bihar CM today as BJP takes charge after Nitish Kumar's exit

  April 15, 2026 0:00 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.

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  Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM after 10 terms, all eyes on his successor now

  April 14, 2026 15:56 IST

  Nitish Kumar, whose party is a part of BJP-led NDA, submitted his resignation to Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain at Lok Bhavan earlier in the day.

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  Bihar new CM announcement: Samrat Choudhary unanimously elected as leader of NDA

  April 14, 2026 20:06 IST

  Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will take oath as the new CM of the state on Wednesday. Choudhary was elected the leader of the NDA legislative party on Tuesday.

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  Nitish Kumar to resign as CM today, Bihar set for a major leadership change

  April 14, 2026 8:10 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.

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  Ahead of resignation buzz, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspects Patna Betia-Expressway | VIDEO

  April 13, 2026 19:43 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.

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  Bihar: Samrat Choudhary likely to become CM; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend swearing-in ceremony

  April 13, 2026 23:58 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.

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  Bihar: BJP legislative meeting scheduled, Nitish likely to resign after last meet

  April 12, 2026 23:55 IST

  The importance of this meeting is high due to the fact that it is taking place after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP.

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  BJP appoints Shivraj Singh Chouhan as central observer for Bihar legislative party leader election

  April 12, 2026 15:37 IST

  JDU national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said the process of the formation of the new government in Bihar will roll out after April 13.

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  13 killed, 30 injured after multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar

  April 11, 2026 23:40 IST

  Police and local authorities rushed to the site immediately after the accident. Injured individuals were given first aid at the scene, with around 20 critically injured patients referred to Purnia Sadar Hospital for advanced medical treatment.

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  Lalu Prasad Yadav appeals to Supreme Court in 'land for jobs' corruption case

  April 11, 2026 23:41 IST

  Earlier, Justice Ravinder Dutt Deja of the Delhi High Court had rejected Lalu’s request to quash the FIR and charge sheets filed against him.

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  Bihar Assembly receives bomb threat, intensive search underway after dog squad reaches spot

  April 10, 2026 15:47 IST

  Bomb and dog squad teams have been deployed, and an intensive search is underway, she said. The assembly had received a similar threat on March 13, which, however, turned out to be a hoax.

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  Posters projecting Samrat Choudhary as new CM Bihar CM put up outside BJP office in Patna | Video

  April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  Samrat Choudhary, who is seen as the front-runner among those in the race for the top job, has experienced a meteoric rise since he joined the BJP less than a decade ago.

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  Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha member today, Bihar may get new CM on April 14

  April 10, 2026 0:00 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.

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  Nitish Kumar to take Rajya Sabha oath on April 10, new Bihar govt likely after April 14: Sources

  April 02, 2026 13:52 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.

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  Nitish Kumar will continue to receive Z+ security cover even after stepping down as Bihar CM

  April 02, 2026 9:47 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.

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  Bihar SDPO raided as probe reveals massive illegal assets from flats, plots, luxury cars | VIDEO

  April 01, 2026 11:20 IST

  Raids by the Economic Offences Unit at multiple locations linked to Kishanganj SDPO Gautam Kumar uncovered illegal wealth running into crores. Officials seized documents from properties registered in the names of his wife and an associate.

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  Nalanda stampede: 8 killed, several injured during prayers at Sheetla Temple; ex-gratia announced

  March 31, 2026 13:19 IST

  A stampede during prayers at Sheetla Temple in Maghra village resulted in eight deaths and multiple injuries. Police and locals promptly shifted the injured to hospital while authorities prepared to investigate the cause of the crowd surge.

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  Bihar CM race begins as Nitish Kumar resigns as MLC; Nitin Nabin steps down as MLA

  March 30, 2026 23:35 IST

  The move comes days after Nitish Kumar won the Rajya Sabha election. As per the Constitution, an individual cannot hold membership of two Houses simultaneously, which makes it mandatory for him to relinquish one position within 14 days.

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  Nitish Kumar likely to quit as Bihar CM and resign as MLC on March 30, say sources

  March 27, 2026 13:12 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to resign from the Legislative Council on March 30 after winning a Rajya Sabha seat earlier this month. With constitutional rules preventing dual membership, the move is expected once the Assembly and Council resume after their recess.

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  Bihar: Crowd holds police sub-inspector hostage over drunken misconduct allegations | VIDEO

  March 24, 2026 8:17 IST

  A police sub-inspector in Samastipur was held hostage by locals after accusations of drunken behaviour and threats at a sweet shop. Police rescued him and initiated a medical examination.

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  Anant Singh released on bail in Dular Chand Yadav murder case, to visit Mokama on Tuesday

  March 23, 2026 18:31 IST

  Despite being in jail during the elections, Singh secured a victory in Mokama, defeating Veena Singh of the RJD by a margin of over 28,000 votes.

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  Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar meets senior JD(U) leaders Lalan Singh, Arun Kumar, Rituraj Kumar

  March 21, 2026 13:39 IST

  Following the Eid Milan program in Patna, Nishant Kumar met central minister and senior JD(U) leader Lalan Singh at his residence.

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  Anant Singh gets bail by Patna High Court in Dularchand Yadav murder case

  March 19, 2026 13:05 IST

  JDU MLA Anant Singh has been granted bail by the Patna High Court on Thursday, paving the way for his release after months in custody. Singh was lodged in Beur Jail in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case.

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  Did Nitish Kumar project Samrat Choudhary as the new CM? Here's what Bihar minister says

  March 19, 2026 9:50 IST

  A senior JD(U) minister has dismissed speculation that Nitish Kumar has named Samrat Choudhary as his successor, asserting that media reports are misinterpreting routine remarks. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to step down soon to enter the Rajya Sabha.

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  KC Tyagi quits JDU a day after Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha win, sparks political buzz

  March 17, 2026 14:41 IST

  KC Tyagi, a prominent leader of the JDU, has announced his decision to leave the party. In a letter, the former MP said that he is not renewing his party membership.

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  JDU announces schedule for party president's election: Will Nitish Kumar re-elected for top post?

  March 17, 2026 9:44 IST

  The election for the post of JDU National President will be held this month. Ever since this announcement, speculation has been rife regarding who will secure the party's top organizational post this time, as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing to move to the Rajya Sabha.