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Patna, March 3 – Rejecting the idea of "dynasty politics," Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar agreed on Tuesday to launch his only son, Nishant, in politics, a development that led to jubilation within the JD(U) and speculation about Nishant's potential Rajya Sabha seat.The announcement came...

Patna, March 03 BJP president Nitin Nabin is set to enter Parliament on Tuesday, with the party announcing him as one of its two candidates from Bihar for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections.Nabin, who currently holds the Bankipur assembly seat in the state, has been named along with Shivesh...

Patna, March 3 The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, into politics has been finalized, and the decision will soon be formally announced by the JD(U), state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday.The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a "larger...

Patna, March 3 The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, into politics has been finalized, and the decision will soon be formally announced by the JD(U), state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday.The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a "larger role" within...

Patna, March 2 Union minister Chirag Paswan emphasized the need to review Bihar's prohibition law, which has been in place for over a decade, stating that its implementation should be "tightened" by identifying and addressing any loopholes.Speaking to reporters in Patna on Sunday, Paswan said...

Patna, March 1 Union minister Chirag Paswan emphasized the need to review Bihar's liquor prohibition law, which has been in place for a decade, saying its implementation should be "strengthened" by identifying and addressing loopholes.Speaking to reporters in Patna, Paswan said the law should...

Patna, March 1 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar turned 75 on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several leaders greeting him on his birthday.The Prime Minister posted on X, "Birthday greetings to Bihar CM Shri Nitish Kumar Ji. He has been tirelessly...

Patna, March 1 The NSUI, backed by the Congress, secured the president and general secretary positions in the Patna University Students' Union elections, while the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won two seats, officials said on Sunday.Another student union team, Team Osama, also...

New Delhi, March 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, stating that he has been tirelessly working for the state's progress over the past several years.Kumar, who heads the NDA partner JD(U), turned 75 on Sunday. He returned...

Gayaji (Bihar), February 28 In a fresh outburst, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said on Saturday that his party, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), should be given a Rajya Sabha seat in Bihar, for which elections would be held on March 16.Manjhi claimed that the HAM, a constituent of the NDA...

Patna, February 26 Bihar Minister Vijay Choudhary said on Thursday that it was the collective responsibility of politicians across party lines to "prevent" and "control" liquor consumption in the dry state.He was speaking in the Legislative Council during the ongoing Budget session...

Patna, February 24 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure inside the state assembly on Tuesday when opposition members created a ruckus, alleging that his government was ruling the state with the help of "guns and bullets".The 76-year-old leader, who stood up to admonish the...

Patna, February 24 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his temper inside the state assembly on Tuesday when opposition members created a commotion, alleging that his government was ruling the state with the help of "guns and bullets".Trouble began soon after the House assembled at 11 am...

Patna, February 21 Union minister Chirag Paswan dismissed speculation that his mother, Reena Paswan, would contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, stating that she prefers to stay away from politics.Paswan, whose LJP (Ram Vilas) has no representation in the Rajya Sabha, made the statement...

Patna, February 21 UK Minister for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, returned to Bihar on Saturday after more than two decades, expressing confidence that the state is "embracing the future of technology".Narayan, who arrived in Patna in the morning, met with JD(U) national working...

Patna, February 19 JD(U) national general secretary Ashok Choudhary stated on Thursday that the NDA will win all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar.The biennial Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across 10 states are scheduled to be held on March 16.Bihar is allocated 16 seats in the Rajya...

Patna, February 19 – Following the announcement of Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across the country, political mobilization has intensified in Bihar, with AIMIM indicating that it may field its own candidate.AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman, who arrived at the Assembly to attend proceedings, said...

Patna, February 18 – Bihar is likely to witness intense political activity as elections were announced for five Rajya Sabha seats, three of which are held by the ruling NDA, and it appears that the coalition is poised to win the remaining ones from a weakened opposition.According to an...

New Delhi, February 18 – Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, accusing her of acting arbitrarily and appeasing a particular community for political gains."Mamata Banerjee herself is acting like a Tughlaq. She is not...

Patna, February 17 JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar has alleged that RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family members "illegally acquired" the land of poor people belonging to backward classes under the guise of "donations".His comments came after a Delhi court formally framed charges against Prasad and his...