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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.

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  Bihar Rajya Sabha Polls: NDA sweeps all five seats; Mahagathbandhan stumbles

  March 16, 2026 19:20 IST

  Across the country, 37 Rajya Sabha vacancies were up for election this cycle. Out of these, 26 candidates were declared elected unopposed, while the remaining 11 — including Bihar’s five — were contested and concluded today.

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  Bihar Rajya Sabha Election Results: 5 NDA candidates including Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin win

  March 16, 2026 20:52 IST

  Three Congress legislators - Surendra Prasad Kushwaha (Valmikinagar), Manoj Biswas (Forbesganj), and Manohar Prasad Singh (Manihari) - were reportedly untraceable, with their mobile phones switched off and no contact established with party leaders, dealing a major setback to the Mahagathbandhan.

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  Rajya Sabha Election: Shock for Mahagathbandhan in Bihar as 4 MLAs go missing, phones switched off

  March 16, 2026 14:23 IST

  Voting is underway for five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, with five nominees from the ruling NDA and one from the Opposition RJD contesting the biennial polls. The polling commenced at 9 am and will continue till 4 pm in the Bihar Assembly complex.

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  Bihar launches free rooftop solar scheme for BPL families: Check eligibility and other details

  March 12, 2026 11:27 IST

  The Bihar government has started installing free rooftop solar panels for BPL and Kutir Jyoti households under the "Kutir Jyoti Scheme". With full installation costs covered, the initiative promises major savings and energy security for poor families.

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  Nishant Kumar, son of CM Nitish Kumar, joins JDU, says 'will work to strengthen party organisation'

  March 08, 2026 14:11 IST

  JDU MLA from Harnaut, Hari Narayan Singh, claimed that Nishant Kumar will be elected to the state legislative council next month.

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  Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar's son, to join JDU on Sunday; to be made Bihar Deputy CM

  March 06, 2026 19:09 IST

  Nishant Kumar, the son of Nitish Kumar, will join the Janata Dal United (JDU) on Sunday, and he will be made the deputy chief minister of Bihar. This comes as Nitish Kumar is all set to move to the Rajya Sabha.

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  Nitish Kumar files nomination for Rajya Sabha in presence of Amit Shah, others

  March 05, 2026 14:52 IST

  After nomination, Nitish Kumar Amit Shah and other leaders reached the State Guest House in Patna.

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  BJP likely to have first Bihar CM after Nitish Kumar's resignation: List of 8 probable candidates

  April 14, 2026 15:31 IST

  Nitish Kumar, who has been the CM since 2005, said the new government that will be formed in the state will have his full cooperation and guidance.

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  Nitish Kumar set to resign as CM: Key reasons behind JDU chief's exit from Bihar's top post

  March 05, 2026 13:13 IST

  In Bihar, Nitish Kumar built a strong connection with the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) and with women voters. Policies like prohibition and welfare schemes for women helped him build the image of a reliable and trusted leader.

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  Bihar CM from BJP will be a rubber stamp, we knew Nitish Kumar would be removed: Tejashwi

  March 05, 2026 12:51 IST

  Bihar CM from BJP will be a rubber stamp, we knew Nitish Kumar would be removed: Tejashwi

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  RJD alleges 'Shinde Model' being used in Bihar, claims Nitish's tweet not written or posted by him

  March 05, 2026 12:05 IST

  RJD leaders strongly reacted to the development with Mrityunjay Tiwari saying no one could have anticipated that the BJP would remove Chief Minister Nitish Kumar so quickly after the elections.

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  Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, expresses desire to be Rajya Sabha member in his first reaction

  March 05, 2026 11:23 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to file nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to be present at the time of filing of the nomination papers.

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  Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nominations: Amit Shah hails Bihar CM's tenure | As it happened

  March 05, 2026 15:17 IST

  JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar filed the nomination for the Rajya Sabha, bringing the curtains down on his tenure as the longest-serving CM of Bihar. He has left for the Bihar Assembly, where he will be filing his Rajya Sabha nomination shortly.

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  Nitish likely to step down as Bihar CM, may move to Rajya Sabha; son Nishant tipped for Deputy CM

  March 04, 2026 22:23 IST

  Earlier, media reports had suggested that Nishant might make his political debut with a nomination to the Rajya Sabha. However, documents related to his candidature from the Janata Dal United have not yet been prepared.

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  Upendra Kushwaha named NDA's Rajya Sabha candidate from Bihar, to file nomination on March 5

  March 03, 2026 17:42 IST

  Upendra Kushwaha reportedly met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Naveen, where discussions focused on the vacant Rajya Sabha seat and the political situation in Bihar.

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  Bihar Rajya Sabha berth likely for Upendra Kushwaha after late-night talks with BJP leadership

  March 03, 2026 11:49 IST

  Rajya Sabha Elections: Five Rajya Sabha seats are set to fall vacant. Of these, 2 are currently held by the JDU, 2 by the RJD, and 1 by the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM).

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  Bihar: Bride shot on wedding stage by obsessive lover during varmala ceremony, video surfaces

  February 25, 2026 18:07 IST

  A wedding ceremony in Buxar turned into panic when an obsessive lover shot the bride during the varmala ritual. The bride suffered a bullet injury in the abdomen and is now stable after treatment.

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  Nitish Kumar loses cool in Bihar Assembly over opposition's 'guns and bullets' slogan

  February 24, 2026 17:24 IST

  A dramatic scene unfolded in the Bihar Assembly when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar erupted in anger after RJD MLAs accused his government of running the state through "guns and bullets".

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  At least 100 people fall sick after consuming prasad in Bihar's Khagaria, food poisoning suspected

  February 18, 2026 23:07 IST

  Medical Officer In-charge Kashish said the illness appeared to be a case of food poisoning linked to the consumption of prasad. "The team responded promptly, and all patients have been given necessary treatment. Their condition is stable, and they are out of danger," he said.

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  Bihar to ban open meat selling soon, strict action if rules ignored: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha

  February 16, 2026 19:32 IST

  Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has announced that open sale of meat will soon be banned across the state. Only licensed sellers will be permitted to operate, and strict action will be taken against those violating the rules.

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  Pappu Yadav released from Beur jail, says 'there was big conspiracy behind my arrest' | Video

  February 13, 2026 19:30 IST

  Pappu Yadav was arrested on Friday evening at his residence by Patna Police after a warrant was issued against him by the court in connection with a 1995 case lodged under Section 467 (forgery of documents) of the IPC.

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  RJD slams Nitish Kumar as his 'ye ladki' remark for Rabri Devi sparks row: 'Old man is a loafer'

  February 10, 2026 23:46 IST

  Taking to social media, the RJD targeted Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and said, "The old man from Bihar who holds a constitutional position and makes obscene remarks about women is a loafer."

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  Maithili Thakur questions own government's minister over poor condition of hospital: 'Not Satisfied'

  February 10, 2026 9:53 IST

  Thakur said people from five to seven panchayats depend on this hospital and thousands of people would be benefitted if the condition of this hospital is improved.

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  Bihar shocker: Four girls die by suicide after being scolded by parents for mingling with boys

  February 09, 2026 19:34 IST

  Four minor girls in Bihar's Aurangabad district allegedly died by suicide after parental scolding for interacting with boys. A fifth girl survived and narrated the sequence of events. The police have launched a probe, although no external involvement has been established so far.