Page 24 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
Adani Group to make additional investment of Rs 8,700 crore in Bihar
The group is already present in Bihar, where it has invested Rs 850 crore, said Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises. He was speaking at the Bihar Business Connect-2023
 "Adani Group to make additional investment of Rs 8,700 crore in Bihar")
Eastern Zonal Council meet: Nitish demands for special status to Bihar
The CM demanded that the Centre should place two amendment bills raising the quota for deprived castes from 50 to 65% in state government jobs and educational institutions
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Bihar govt to provide up to Rs 1.25 lakh, 75% tax relief to promote EVs
The first 1,000 electric cars purchased for personal use will get the benefit of a Rs 1.25 lakh incentive. There is a similar scheme for the first 10,000 two-wheelers
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Rescued worker from Bihar says CM did not send officials at tunnel site
The worker complained of this when Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met him at the community health centre in Chinyalisaur and asked how he was doing
 "Rescued worker from Bihar says CM did not send officials at tunnel site")
BJP accuses Nitish of appeasement after release of new school calendar
"Shame on the government that hates Sanatan for the vote bank," the post added
 "BJP accuses Nitish of appeasement after release of new school calendar")
Nitish-led JDU to witness major split after January 15, says Chirag Paswan
Jamui MP and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has claimed that the Janata Dal (United) led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will witness a major split in the coming months.
 "Nitish-led JDU to witness major split after January 15, says Chirag Paswan")
Bihar urges Centre for 65% quota in 9th Schedule to seek legal shield
The Ninth Schedule of the Constitution includes a list of Central and state laws that cannot be challenged in courts
 "Bihar urges Centre for 65% quota in 9th Schedule to seek legal shield")
Bihar govt passes resolution for special status to state after caste survey
Nitish Kumar broke the news himself, announcing the development on social media, shortly after the cabinet meeting he chaired here was over
 "Bihar govt passes resolution for special status to state after caste survey")
Bihar to set up permanent checkposts in a bid to curb illegal sand mining
The process for setting up such a surveillance infrastructure has already been initiated in Bhojpur, Jamui, Nawada, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Kaimur districts
 "Bihar to set up permanent checkposts in a bid to curb illegal sand mining")
Chhath Puja: Security tightened, medical camps set up at ghats in Bihar
The four-day festival, in which worshippers fast and pay obeisance to the deity on the last two days, began on Friday. Devotees will offer evening arghya' (prayers) to the Sun God on Sunday.
 "Chhath Puja: Security tightened, medical camps set up at ghats in Bihar")
Will launch movement if Bihar not given special category status: Nitish
Those who do not support the demand are not interested in the development of the state, Kumar said
 "Will launch movement if Bihar not given special category status: Nitish")
Bihar CM Kumar pays tribute to Maulana Azad on his birth anniversary
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighter and India's first education minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, on his birth anniversary.
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Spoke like C-grade movie star: NCW on Bihar CM's remarks over birth control
She demanded that the Bihar CM's remarks be expunged from the Assembly's records
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Bihar Assembly approves raising caste quota in govt jobs, education to 65%
The new reservation quota includes 20% for SCs, 2% for STs, 18% for OBCs, and 25% for EBCs
 "Bihar Assembly approves raising caste quota in govt jobs, education to 65%")
Shivraj slams Nitish Kumar's remark; says he has no right to be CM
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also slammed the INDIA bloc for not criticising Nitish Kumar for his remarks on birth control
 "Shivraj slams Nitish Kumar's remark; says he has no right to be CM")
MP polls LIVE: Women will decide Madhya Pradesh's future, says PM Modi
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2023 Live Updates: Catch all the latest updates of Madhya Pradesh elections 2023 here
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Population remark row: Ally NCP defends Nitish Kumar as BJP mounts attack
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) Spokesperson Clyde Crasto attacked the BJP saying it should also talk about its own people who use derogatory words against women.
 "Population remark row: Ally NCP defends Nitish Kumar as BJP mounts attack")
Ramdas Athawale demands Nitish's resignation over his birth control remarks
The Union Minister said on Wednesday that it is our responsibility to respect women, and although the Bihar CM has apologised for his statement, there should be some action against him
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Will ensure respect of women: Modi slams Nitish over 'derogatory' remarks
Nitish Kumar, while emphasising the importance of education among women to control the population
 "Will ensure respect of women: Modi slams Nitish over 'derogatory' remarks")
Nitish apologises for comment on women amid Oppn, social media protest
The opposition members were raising slogans alleging that the CM had become "a mental case" and was hence unfit to govern Bihar