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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 sworn in as ministers at cabinet expansion in Bihar

By Odisha News Online May 7, 2026 23

Patna, May 7 : Former Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, was among 32 NDA leaders who took oath as ministers at a function held at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. As many as 15 leaders from the BJP, 13 from JD(U), two from LJP(RV), and one each from HAM […]Continue Reading

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‘Has been a desire in my heart’: Nitish Kumar confirms Rajya Sabha entry; JD(U) workers stage protest

By Odisha News Online Mar 5, 2026 98

BIHAR, DEC 5 : Putting speculations to rest, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will be resigning from the post he has held for over 20 years, and move to the Rajya Sabha. “From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, there has been a desire in my heart to become a […]Continue Reading

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She can go to hell’: BJP Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar over hijab removal incident involving Muslim doctor

By Odisha News Online Dec 18, 2025 299

BIHAR, DEC 18 : He did nothing wrong,” is how Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday chose to defend Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose recent act of assault against a Muslim woman doctor at a public event in Patna triggered widespread backlash. The BJP minister was responding to Monday’s incident in Patna where Nitish […]Continue Reading

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Bihar’s comeback king: Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time

By Odisha News Online Nov 20, 2025 416

BIHAR , NOV 20 : JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar was sworn in on Thursday as Bihar’s chief minister for a record 10th term, days after the NDA’s sweeping assembly poll victory. Bihar Governor Arif Muhammad Khan administered the oath at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, which has hosted his inaugurations in 2005, 2010, and 2015. It […]Continue Reading

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Nitish Kumar set to return as chief minister as NDA finalises leadership ahead of swearing-in

By Odisha News Online Nov 19, 2025 259

PATNA, NOV 19 : Nitish Kumar was on Wednesday unanimously elected as leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislature party, paving the way for him to take oath as Bihar chief minister for a record tenth time at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. He will soon move to Raj Bhavan to tender his […]Continue Reading

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Dirty kidney, filthy abuses, slipper raised: Rohini Acharya on Yadav family feud

By Odisha News Online Nov 16, 2025 327

BIHAR, NOV 16 : A day after the RJD was drubbed in the Bihar assembly polls, Acharya blamed two close aides of her brother Tejashwi Yadav — Sanjay Yadav and Rameez — for the debacle and said she was “quitting politics” and “disowning” her family. In an emotional social media post on Sunday, she wrote, […]Continue Reading

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Bihar’s fondness for ‘Sushasan Babu’ ensures Nitish Kumar remains in the spotlight

By Odisha News Online Nov 14, 2025 323

BIHAR, NOV 14 : The 74-year-old has been at the centre of Bihar politics for more than two decades, building a reputation as a reformer and earning the nickname “Sushasan Babu” against the backdrop of the RJD’s so-called “jungle raj.” Over the years, he has repeatedly reinvented himself while retaining strong support among EBCs and […]Continue Reading

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13% turnout as Bihar votes in 1st phase of polls; fate of Lalu’s sons in balance

By Odisha News Online Nov 6, 2025 273

BIHAR, NOV 6 : The high-stakes Bihar Assembly election kicked off on Thursday, with 13.13 per cent voter turnout recorded till 9 am in the first of two phases. Polling is underway in 121 of the state’s 243 constituencies, setting up a fierce contest between the ruling NDA and a resurgent Mahagathbandhan. The fate of […]Continue Reading

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Top INDIA bloc leaders missing from poster at Mahagathbandhan press conference, sparks row

By Odisha News Online Oct 23, 2025 221

PATNA, OCT 23 : The photographs of top INDIA bloc leaders were missing from a banner at the venue of the much-awaited joint press conference of the Mahagathbandhan in Patna on Thursday, triggering a controversy. The banner, the image of which has gone viral on social media, carried only a large photograph of RJD leader […]Continue Reading

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Bihar polls: BJP releases second list of 12 candidates, fields singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar

By Odisha News Online Oct 15, 2025 245

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 : The BJP on Wednesday released its second list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, fielding singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar seat and former IPS officer Anand Mishra from Buxar. According to the list, Ram Chandra Prasad will contest from Hayaghat seat, while Chhoti Kumari and Rakesh Ojha […]Continue Reading