Page 39 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
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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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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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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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'.
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
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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'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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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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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
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.
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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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.
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.
Former JD(U) leader Pawan K Varma resigns from Trinamool Congress
His resignation came days after Nitish Kumar returned to the Mahagathbandhan and formed a new government in Bihar, snapping the JD(U)'s ties with the BJP-led NDA in Bihar.
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No PM ambitions, but ready to play role in forging opposition unity: Nitish
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar maintained that he had no prime ministerial ambitions but said he was looking forward to play a positive role in forging opposition unity against the ruling NDA
Grave governance challenges await Bihar's new coalition government
Committed expenditures of the state, which has the lowest per capita income, exceed its own revenue by 47% in FY23
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'Bogus, rubbish': Bihar CM on Sushil Modi's claims about VP aspirations
BJP leader Sushil Modi had alleged that Kumar wanted to become the vice president and had parted ways with BJP after the party failed to accommodate his ambitions
Nitish takes oath as CM for 8th time, throws challenge at BJP on 2024 polls
Other cabinet ministers will be sworn in later once the three main alliance partners -- the JD(U), RJD and Congress -- decide on the number of berths and the legislators who will be made ministers
Nitish returns, again
Talk of his national role is premature
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CM Nitish Kumar to prove majority in Bihar Assembly on August 24
After taking the oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the eighth time, Nitish Kumar called for first cabinet meeting on Wednesday