Page 10 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
Budget 2025: From Siddaramaiah to Nitish Kumar, here are CMs' views
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls Budget 'progressive' while Karnataka CM SIddaramaiah said that it has given Karnataka an 'empty vessel'
 "Budget 2025: From Siddaramaiah to Nitish Kumar, here are CMs' views")
Union Budget will help accelerate Bihar's growth, says Nitish Kumar
Kumar, whose JD(U) is a key constituent of the ruling BJP-led NDA at the Centre, also profusely thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Union Budget will help accelerate Bihar's growth, says Nitish Kumar")
BJP ally Chirag Paswan demands cancellation of BPSC exams over lapses
Paswan, whose Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is an NDA constituent but not a part of state government, said he learnt about "irregularities on a large scale" in the exams from close relatives
 "BJP ally Chirag Paswan demands cancellation of BPSC exams over lapses")
Union Budget 2025: Focus on allies, Bihar, and middle-class relief
2025 will see the fewest Assembly polls in any year during the current five-year term, therefore the Budget will be presented in a more favourable political context for the government
 "Union Budget 2025: Focus on allies, Bihar, and middle-class relief")
Dedicated his entire life to social justice: PM remembers Karpoori Thakur
Respectful tributes to former Bihar Chief Minister Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur ji on his birth anniversary, who dedicated his entire life to social justice and made many efforts, PM Modi said
 "Dedicated his entire life to social justice: PM remembers Karpoori Thakur")
JD(U) Manipur chief withdraws support to BJP, Nitish Kumar expels him
While the JDU's move will not affect the stability of the government, it sends a strong message, given the party's role as a key ally of the BJP at both the Centre and in Bihar
 "JD(U) Manipur chief withdraws support to BJP, Nitish Kumar expels him")
'Spurious liquor' claims seven lives in dry Bihar; police launch probe
While locals attribute the deaths to illicit liquor, police claim that at least two deaths were unrelated. The cause of the remaining five deaths remains unclear
 "'Spurious liquor' claims seven lives in dry Bihar; police launch probe")
Walking with allies: Poll-bound Bihar's Budget demands loom large
If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises
 "Walking with allies: Poll-bound Bihar's Budget demands loom large")
CM Nitish Kumar unveils Rs 1,107 crore development projects in Madhubani
During the inspection, he interacted with the children and teachers of the Anganwadi center and inquired about the facilities being provided to them by the district administration
 "CM Nitish Kumar unveils Rs 1,107 crore development projects in Madhubani")
Prashant Kishor arrested for 'illegal' fast, refuses bail over conditions
The Jan Suraaj Party founder also claimed that he was finally taken to a community health centre in Fatuha on the outskirts of the city where he refused to give consent for a medical test
 "Prashant Kishor arrested for 'illegal' fast, refuses bail over conditions")
Nitish Kumar rules out quitting NDA, recalls ties with Ex-PM Vajpayee
The longest-serving chief minister of the state also recalled that it was Vajpayee's wish that "I become the CM" when the NDA first won assembly polls in Bihar in 2005
 "Nitish Kumar rules out quitting NDA, recalls ties with Ex-PM Vajpayee")
Rethinking the woman voter: A growing force reshaping India's politics
In Bihar Nitish Kumar has reaped a huge dividend from the votes of women over the years, especially from low-income groups
 "Rethinking the woman voter: A growing force reshaping India's politics")
Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer
Nitish Kumar was asked about Lalu Yadav's 'our doors are open' remark, where the latter offered his former ally to join hands with INDIA bloc again
 "Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer")
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar owns movable, immovable assets worth Rs 1.64 crore
According to details of assets of the CM and his cabinet colleagues uploaded on the Bihar government website on December 31, Kumar has Rs 21,052 in cash and nearly Rs 60,811.56 in different banks
 "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar owns movable, immovable assets worth Rs 1.64 crore")
Tejashwi accuses Prashant Kishor's outfit of acting as Nitish's 'B-team'
Former deputy CM, in an apparent reference to the IPAC founder and his party, said the protesters were "misled" into marching towards Gandhi Maidan
 "Tejashwi accuses Prashant Kishor's outfit of acting as Nitish's 'B-team'")
BPSC exam stalemate continues as protesting students reject offer for talks
The candidates have been protesting for more than a week seeking the cancellation of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE), 2024
 "BPSC exam stalemate continues as protesting students reject offer for talks")
From LS polls surprise to NEET protest: Key political events in 2024
From political continuity - and shifts - to landmark ceremonies, 2024 saw power struggles, protests, and symbolic moments
 "From LS polls surprise to NEET protest: Key political events in 2024")
Prashant Kishor gives ultimatum to Bihar govt, vows to lead BPSC protest
Prashant Kishor flayed the recent police lathi-charge on protesting students and called upon the NDA government to take urgent steps
 "Prashant Kishor gives ultimatum to Bihar govt, vows to lead BPSC protest")
NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy
Sources said NDA leaders discussed the Congress' recent political attack on the ruling alliance and emphasised to speak in a united voice to counter fake narrative
 "NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy")
Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik
Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik.
 "Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik")