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Page 38 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar

Bihar's newly sworn-in law minister avoids warrant in kidnapping case

A day after becoming the law minister in the new Nitish Kumar government in Bihar, Kartikeya Singh alias Kartik Master avoided surrendering in a court or police in a kidnapping case, an official said

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 2:49 PM IST

Bihar: Tejashwi youngest, Bijendra Yadav oldest minister in Nitish govt

In the new cabinet of the Nitish Kumar govt in Bihar, 33-year-old Tejashwi Yadav is the youngest minister while Bijendra Prasad Yadav, 76, the state power minister under the JD(U) quota, is the oldest

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 2:03 PM IST

BJP eyes 35 seats in Bihar for 2024 Lok Sabha polls after NDA ouster

Days after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) parted ways with the National Democratic Alliance, BJP has set a target of winning 35 seats in Bihar in 2024 Lok Sabha elections

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 8:45 AM IST

Bihar Cabinet expansion: 31 ministers take oath, Nitish retains Home

RJD gets lion's share of portfolios; Tejashwi gets Health

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 10:25 PM IST

Top headlines: WPI inflation eases to 5-month low; Go Digit files for IPO

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets its dairy products under the Amul brand, on Tuesday increased prices of its Gold, Taaza and Shakti milk brands by Rs 2 per litre.

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 5:32 PM IST

Bihar CM calls 1st cabinet meeting to distribute portfolios to ministers

After the cabinet expansion of the newly-formed Bihar government, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the portfolios of different ministers will be announced late evening.

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 4:46 PM IST

Bihar cabinet expansion: 31 ministers inducted, more than half from RJD

The newly formed cabinet in Bihar expanded when 31 ministers took oath, with the RJD getting a lion's share

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 3:32 PM IST

News updates: Vajpayee made pioneering efforts to transform India, says PM

Live news updates: "We remain inspired by Atal Ji's efforts to serve India," Modi said.

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 12:43 PM IST

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt likely to expand state cabinet today

With the cabinet expansion of Bihar government scheduled to take place today, the RJD may try to present an impression of being an "A-to-Z party" by giving representation to leaders of every community

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 7:43 AM IST

Bihar: Nitish cabinet expansion on Tuesday; 30 ministers to be inducted

The state cabinet can have up to 36 ministers, including the chief minister. The induction of ministers on Tuesday is expected to keep a few berths vacant for future expansion.

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2022 | 11:18 PM IST

2 mn jobs for Bihar youth: CM Nitish's Independence Day announcement

After hoisting the national flag at the historic Gandhi Maidan here, Kumar addressed the gathering and said that he was 'wishing not only to give 10 lakh jobs but he wants to double the number'.

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2022 | 4:29 PM IST

Back story in Bihar: No resorts, no money, no blandishments in changeover

Nitish Kumar realised in order to have credibility with his new friends, he needed to go the extra mile

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2022 | 6:15 AM IST

Congress insiders non-committal on Nitish becoming Opposition's PM face

Originally propped up by the BJP in the 1990s over the mandalisation of politics, Nitish has come a long way and is now posing a challenge to the Congress itself on the issue of leadership

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2022 | 10:58 AM IST

'Lalan's jealousy, Nitish's overambition, Tejashwi's desperation split NDA'

BJP MP and former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi attributed the "jealousy of Lalan Singh, over-ambition of Nitish Kumar and desperation of Tejashwi Yadav" as the reasons for the split in the NDA

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2022 | 6:37 AM IST

Live updates: BCI slams Prashant Bhushan, says no one can't ridicule SC

Live news updates: Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2022 | 7:31 PM IST

BJP devising strategy to counter Nitish Kumar post Bihar snub

Nitish Kumar's unexpected move to snap ties with the NDA and form the government in the eastern state in alliance with the RJD and Left parties has prompted the BJP to come up with a concrete strategy

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2022 | 6:39 AM IST

Not part of any alliance: AAP on Nitish being seen as 2024 PM candidate

"This is their internal matter," Sanjay Singh told reporters when asked to clarify the AAP's stand on the senior JD(U) leader being projected as a PM candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2022 | 12:20 AM IST

Nitish's decision to form Mahagathbandhan govt slap on BJP's face: Tejashwi

Yadav met Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence here, accused the BJP of working to finish regional parties and asserted that if they are finished, the Opposition and democracy will be finished as well

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2022 | 12:16 AM IST

Had sought 4 central cabinet berths in 2019, BJP did not agree: Nitish

He also asserted that the induction of his former close aide RCP Singh last year did not have his consent.

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 11:40 PM IST

CM Nitish defends 'Z-plus' security for Tejashwi, backs 1-mn jobs promise

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday defended his new government's decision to provide Z-plus' security cover to his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, rubbishing criticism of the move by the BJP.

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 4:58 PM IST