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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.

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  Nitish alleges RJD did no work for women, Rabri hits back saying law and order have failed in state

  February 09, 2026 17:54 IST

  As the House assembled for the day, opposition members, led by Rabri Devi, started raising slogans, seeking the chief minister's response to recent incidents of rapes in the state. They alleged that incidents of rapes have become a routine thing in the state.

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  Bihar MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 forgery case after late-night drama in Patna | 10 Points

  February 07, 2026 8:01 IST

  Several supporters of Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, had arrived at his residence in Patna, leading to high drama. However, Yadav was later arrested by the police.

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  Bihar: Playing vulgar, double-meaning songs in public places to attract FIR, says Samrat Choudhary

  February 04, 2026 23:26 IST

  The Deputy Chief Minister has directed police officials in all districts to launch special drives to curb the practice. He also instructed the police to initiate strict legal action against anyone violating the order.

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  Bihar: Government to procure four high-end vehicles to boost CM Nitish Kumar's security

  February 04, 2026 15:59 IST

  While details regarding the exact models, pricing and technical specifications of the new vehicles have not yet been made public, sources suggest that the cost will be significantly high due to their bulletproof and advanced security features.

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  Anant Singh takes oath as Mokama MLA, touches Nitish Kumar's feet in Bihar Assembly | VIDEO

  February 03, 2026 12:29 IST

  Anant Singh took oath as Mokama MLA after being brought from Beur Jail in an ambulance amid heightened security. He completed the ceremony without reading the oath and then touched Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's feet for blessings.

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  Bihar joins India's bullet train map with Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri Corridor: Know key details here

  February 04, 2026 11:21 IST

  The first bullet train corridor will pass through Bihar, linking Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri, with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calling the project a major game-changer. The high-speed route is expected to cut travel time drastically and boost connectivity.

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  Four minors die after allegedly consuming poison in Bihar's Aurangabad; Police launch probe

  February 02, 2026 12:28 IST

  Four minor girls died in Bihar's Aurangabad district after allegedly consuming poison along with a fifth girl who survived. The incident came to light only after media reports surfaced, prompting senior police officials to visit the village.

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  Bihar: CM Nitish launches second phase of Mahila Rojgar Yojana, beneficiaries to get up to Rs 2 lakh

  January 29, 2026 18:14 IST

  The government has already provided Rs 10,000 aid in the initial phase of the scheme. The extra funds will be provided only if the initial amount has been properly utilised for business purposes, and in successful cases, it may be given as a lump sum.