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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.

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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.