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  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mother-in-law passes away at 90 after prolonged illness

  Bihar | December 20, 2025 11:12 IST

  Chief Minister Nitish Kumar fulfilled his family obligations with quiet dignity, reaching Patna's Bans Ghat cremation ground to say a final goodbye to his mother-in-law. His son Nishant Kumar and Bihar minister Ashok Chaudhary joined him, their faces etched with evident sorrow.

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  PDP leader Iltija Mufti lodges police complaint against Nitish Kumar for pulling woman's 'naqab'

  India | December 19, 2025 17:24 IST

  After lodging FIR against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Iltija Mufti said, “I believe what I am saying is right. When a Chief Minister breaks the law, it sends a wrong message and encourages communal behaviour.”

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  Hijab controversy: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's security tightened after intelligence inputs

  Bihar | December 18, 2025 23:49 IST

  Security for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been strengthened following a political storm over an alleged hijab-related incident at a public event in Patna. The move was taken after intelligence agencies shared inputs amid strong criticism from Opposition parties.

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  Javed Akhtar seeks 'unconditional apology' from Nitish Kumar for hijab row: 'I condemn it'

  December 18, 2025 16:54 IST

  Javed Akhtar has condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the recent hijab controversy at an official event in Patna. Joining actor Zaira Wasim in criticising the incident, Akhtar called Kumar’s actions unacceptable and demanded an 'unconditional apology'.

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  'What if he touched elsewhere?': UP Minister's remark on Nitish Kumar Hijab incident draws flak

  Uttar Pradesh | December 17, 2025 14:48 IST

  While smiling and laughing, the minister said that Nitish Kumar was being unfairly targeted and made a comment implying that the situation could have been worse if the chief minister had “touched somewhere else.”

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  BJP shares Tejashwi Yadav's missing poster with '9th fail' as description: 'Hiding face from media'

  Bihar | December 17, 2025 10:35 IST

  Notably, Tejashwi Yadav has been hardly visible in public since the RJD’s crushing defeat in the polls, which has previously led opposition parties to raise questions. After the electoral loss, discussions of dissatisfaction also emerged within the RJD.

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  Nitish Kumar hijab row: Complaint filed against Bihar CM in Lucknow after viral video creates uproar

  Bihar | December 17, 2025 8:50 IST

  The incident happened while CM Nitish Kumar was distributing appointment letters to newly recruited AYUSH doctors at an event in Patna. While presenting the letter to a Muslim woman, he allegedly attempted to remove her hijab.

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  Zaira Wasim, Dangal actor, seeks 'unconditional apology' from Nitish Kumar after hijab row

  December 16, 2025 16:40 IST

  Former actor Zaira Wasim, best known for her role in Dangal, has reacted to the hijab row involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by seeking an “unconditional apology.” On Monday, Nitish Kumar drew attention after a video showed him pulling down hijab from the face of a Muslim woman doctor.

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  Nitish Kumar pulls down woman's hijab at event; Opposition questions Bihar CM's mental state | Watch

  Bihar | December 15, 2025 22:19 IST

  During an event in Patna to distribute appointment letters to newly appointed AYUSH doctors, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar drew attention after a video shows him pulling down from the face of a Muslim woman doctor.

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  Will Nitish Kumar's son Nishant join politics? JDU MP's recent remark sparks buzz

  Bihar | December 06, 2025 12:42 IST

  Buzz around Nishant's entry into politics has been growing for a while. However, JDU working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said this decision entirely depends on Nishant.

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  Bihar govt sets target to provide jobs to 1 crore youth by 2030, creates three new departments

  Bihar | December 05, 2025 23:50 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a comprehensive employment plan targeting one crore jobs for youth by 2030. The government has created new departments, strengthened MSME and skill infrastructure and expanded aviation and marketing initiatives to generate sustainable job opportunities.

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  Prem Kumar elected Bihar assembly speaker: All you need to know about BJP veteran

  Bihar | December 02, 2025 11:19 IST

  Seventy-year-old Prem Kumar is one of the senior-most leaders of the Bihar BJP. Belonging to the Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) community, he has now been elected to the Assembly from Gaya Town for the ninth consecutive term.

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  Bihar Assembly's first session begins; pro-tem Speaker Narendra Narayan administers oath

  Bihar | December 01, 2025 12:35 IST

  The Winter Session has been convened primarily to complete procedures required after the formation of a new government. The House will begin with oath-taking, followed by a joint sitting of both Houses.

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  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar makes surprise inspection of Chief Secretariat in Patna | Video

  Patna | November 28, 2025 15:05 IST

  During his surprise visit to the Mukhya Sachivalaya (Chief Secretariat), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stressed the importance of discipline and cleanness. Nitish was accompanied by several other officials in his surprise visit.

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  Congress blames seat-sharing delay, NDA's Rs 10000 bonanza and 'malpractices' for Bihar rout

  India | November 27, 2025 23:37 IST

  Discussions were also held with key state leaders on the factors behind the heavy electoral setback. Those present included Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram, AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru, MPs Akhilesh Prasad Singh and Tariq Anwar, as well as Purnia’s Independent MP Pappu Yadav.

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  Bihar govt to transfer Rs 10,000 each to 10 lakh 'Jeevika Didis' on THIS date

  Bihar | November 27, 2025 15:01 IST

  Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar said that funds will be disbursed in phases and all beneficiaries will receive payments by December 14.

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  Rohini Acharya slams Nitish Kumar over eviction notice to Rabri Devi: 'Priority is to disrespect..'

  Bihar | November 25, 2025 23:45 IST

  The Bihar government has served an eviction notice to former CM Rabri Devi to vacate her 10, Circular Road bungalow and shift to a new house allotted to her on the Harding Road in Patna.

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  1 crore jobs, new tech hub: Nitish Kumar's cabinet takes big decisions in first meeting since Bihar

  Bihar | November 25, 2025 15:39 IST

  Nitish Kumar's cabinet chaired its first meeting since winning the Bihar elections 2025. During the meeting, the cabinet made some major decisions, including providing one crore jobs to the state's youth and making Bihar a 'tech hub of eastern India'.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : Which ministries did the JDU and BJP get in Bihar?

  Aaj Ki Baat | November 22, 2025 0:05 IST

  Nitish Kumar has allocated portfolios among his ministers. The most significant change is that the Home Department will remain with the BJP in Bihar. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will be the Home Minister of Bihar.

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  Bihar Assembly Election: The departments of ministers have been divided in Bihar, who got what?

  Elections | November 22, 2025 1:52 IST

  Nitish Kumar has always held the Home Department since he took power in Bihar. This is the first time the BJP has received the Home Department. Instead of the Home Department, the JDU has been given the Finance Department.