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Saturday, November 1, 2025
TopicNitish Kumar

Topic: Nitish Kumar

Bihar polls & the complex caste dynamic: How parties are sticking to tried-and-tested strategies

As Bihar goes to polls next month, there is a sense of political déjà vu. Distribution of tickets reflects how the parties have not strayed from their traditional support base.

Pre-poll drama singes JD(U). 4-time MLA stages dharna outside Nitish’s house, MP seeks nod to quit

Many in JD(U) said to be upset 'hard-working party leaders & workers ignored and some senior leaders have hijacked the entire process'. JD(U) leader says such stories planted by oppn. 

Bihar CM inaugurates ‘priority corridor’ of Patna Metro

Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Singh, along with CM Nitish Kumar, also took a ride in the 3.45-km-long elevated corridor from Patliputra Bus Terminal to Bhoothnath.

In run-up to Bihar polls, Nitish’s odd gestures at event attended by PM Modi catch Oppn’s eye

Nitish Kumar’s gesture Saturday is not the first time his unusual conduct has raised concerns about his health.

Why Nitish confidant Ashok Choudhary is under fire from all sides—allies, rivals & newcomer

Once Congress’s Dalit face in Bihar, JD(U) leader is now Nitish Kumar’s key aide. But he finds himself under constant barrage of attacks by ally BJP and rivals RJD & Jan Suraaj. 

‘Baap, baccha, farzi CM’ & Nitish-Tejashwi clash—slugfest over voter roll revision in Bihar assembly

RJD MLA Bhai Virendra got upset when Speaker asked Tejashwi to keep his speech brief. ‘Yeh sadan kisi ke baap ka nahin hai,’ Virendra said, prompting demand for an apology.

Tejashwi counters critics by invoking Dhirubhai, Steve Jobs. ‘Gyaan aur shiksha alag cheez hai’

RJD leader says one does not need to be a rocket scientist to build better Bihar but needs vision. BJP, he remarks, did nothing in 20 years so it keeps talking about 'jungle raj’.  

Free electricity to pensions, welfarism race in poll-bound Bihar as Nitish & Tejashwi vie for credit

Soon after CM announces that every household will get 125 units of power free of cost every month, RJD gives credit to Tejashwi Yadav. But, tug of war goes beyond free electricity.

Bihar Cabinet approves proposal for 125 units of free electricity per month to domestic consumers

The Bihar government will also provide financial assistance for installing 1.1-KW capacity solar power plants on rooftops to domestic consumers, it said.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.