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Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar (born 1 March 1951) is an Indian politician serving as the current Chief Minister of Bihar, a position he has held multiple times since 2005. Known for his pragmatic politics, frequent
...Read more- Chirag Paswan-Prashant Kishor alliance in the making? LJP hints ‘doors are open’
Speculation over a potential tie-up between Paswan and Kishor marks the latest twist in Bihar’s political scene, even as seat-sharing talks between the LJP and the ruling BJP continue.
- Behaviour of Nitish Kumar at PM's function gives rise to suspicion about CM's 'mental health'; Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav, a former Deputy CM who is now the leader of the opposition, shared on his X handle a video of the function, held at New Delhi, which the chief minister has attended virtually from his residence
- Bihar govt announces DA hike for employees, pensioners from 55% to 58%
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the hike will be effective from July 1, the same date as for central government employees and pensioners.
- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expresses grief over loss of lives in Purnea train accident
Four people lost their lives after being hit by a Vande Bharat Express near Kasba Jawanpur on the Katihar-Jogbani rail section
- Nitish Kumar launches projects worth Rs 2,330 crore in Gopalganj, Vaishali ahead of Bihar polls
The CM unveiled projects worth Rs 1,585.59 crore at an event held at Sabeya Airport Field in Gopalganj
- Nitish govt announces series of schemes ahead of Bihar polls; opposition claims them ‘copy’
Responding to the recent decisions of the government, RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwary said, “They (NDA leaders) are simply copying our welfare agendas."
- 'Land given away at Re 1 per acre, corruption at highest level in Bihar,' alleges Prashant Bhushan against Nitish govt
The senior lawyer, known for his anti-corruption campaigns, insisted that there must be “transparency and fairness” in the state’s land acquisition process.
- Bihar Election 2025: Survey pegs Prashant Kishor as kingmaker, shows NDA-MGB heading into cliffhanger fight
Unemployment and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls have emerged as the key issues that respondents said they would vote on, a new survey on Bihar elections has found.
- Bihar CM Nitish launches development projects worth Rs 558 crore in Siwan ahead of polls
Another key project is the construction of a rail overbridge at level crossing 91 between Siwan and Pachrukhi railway stations on State Highway 89 (Babuniya–Siswan Road), estimated at Rs 92.16 crore.
- Higher pensions, business incentives and more: How Nitish Kumar is fortifying his silent support base
Time and again, the choices of this vote bloc have upended predictions and delivered surprises on counting day, making it the X-factor no political party can afford to ignore.
- Bihar Cabinet approves Rs 7,000 hike in stipend for interns, 7 new medical colleges in state
Proposal to open seven new medical colleges in the state was green-lighted in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
- Rs 10,000 to start venture: Nitish Kumar announces scheme to boost women’s self-employment
Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana’, one woman from every family will receive Rs 10,000 as the first installment to start a small business of her choice.
- Bihar to provide interest-free Rs 5 lakh loan, subsidy to specially abled persons to promote entrepreneurship
The cabinet of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved a new scheme, 'Mukhya Mantri Divyangjan Udyami Yojana', in this regard.
- Bihar elections: State govt to provide special economic package, 1 crore jobs for youth, says Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar said that several other provisions have been made to significantly assist entrepreneurs setting up industries in the state.
- 10 pilgrims from Bihar killed, 35 injured in Bengal accident, Nitish announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia
Among the deceased were eight men and two women, officials said.
- Nitish Kumar announces domicile policy for teachers' recruitment in Bihar ahead of Assembly elections
The CM, however, did not specify what percentage of recruitments was to be reserved for those born and raised in the state.
- Watch | Part of Patna's Rs 422 cr double-deck flyover, inaugurated 2 months ago by CM Nitish Kumar, sinks after heavy rain
The city’s first elevated corridor or double-deck flyover was inaugurated by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on June 11, 2025 and spans the congested Ashok Rajpath corridor.
- Nitish Kumar announces double pay for education workers ahead of Bihar polls
Nitish said that cooks, night watchmen, and physical education and health instructors have played a crucial role in strengthening the education system in the state, and announced an increase in their monthly salaries.
- Warning bells for Nitish Kumar? Survey shows growing clamour for BJP to project own CM face in Bihar elections
The survey comes barely three months ahead of polls in the state where the Nitish Kumar-led NDA will face off against the Mahagathbandhan.
- ‘Wasting time’: Nitish hits out at opposition in both Houses over black dresses on final day of monsoon session
Kumar said, "You all are shouting hai hai. A chant of khaay khaay (eat, eat) would have served you better".
