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Nitish Kumar Sworn In As Bihar Chief Minister For Record 10th Time With 19 Ministers
Nov 20, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, following JDU and BJP-led NDA's landslide victory in the Assembly elections. The new cabinet includes 19 ministers with BJP claiming 14 positions and JDU holding six, while smaller allies received one berth each.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Assets: Rs 1.64 Crore Including Delhi Flat and Ford EcoSport
Nov 20, 2025 03:48 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declared assets worth Rs 1.64 crore, including a Delhi apartment and Ford EcoSport, after being sworn in for a record 10th term following NDA's landslide victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. His declaration shows movable assets of Rs 16.97 lakh and immovable property valued at Rs 1.48 crore, with minimal growth from previous year's disclosure.
Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 20, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time following NDA's decisive electoral victory. The ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders. The new cabinet will feature representation from BJP, JD(U), and smaller coalition partners, reflecting the alliance's commanding 202-seat majority in the 243-member assembly.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Under Fire for Praising PM Modi's Ramnath Goenka Lecture
Nov 20, 2025 10:29 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor faces backlash from party colleagues after praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ramnath Goenka Lecture. Party leader Sandeep Dikshit questioned Tharoor's loyalty to Congress, suggesting he explain his position or be labeled a hypocrite. This controversy adds to previous instances where Tharoor's comments have raised eyebrows within his party.
Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Himanta Sarma of Manipulating Voter Lists Ahead of 2026 Assam Elections
Nov 20, 2025 09:23 am CST
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is attempting to add voters from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to Assam's electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Gogoi announced an eight-party opposition alliance is preparing to challenge the BJP, claiming they are "far more united and prepared than ever before" to form the next government in Assam.
Tamil Nadu's Battle for Metro Projects: MK Stalin Accuses Centre of Political Bias in Rejecting Madurai and Coimbatore Proposals
Nov 20, 2025 01:10 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the central government of political bias in rejecting metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore, while approving similar projects in BJP-ruled states with smaller populations. The dispute highlights growing Centre-state tensions ahead of 2026 Assembly elections, with the DMK planning protests and even BJP ally AIADMK urging approval of the projects.
The Silent Power of NOTA: How Voter Rejection Influenced Bihar's 2025 Electoral Outcomes
Nov 20, 2025 12:12 am CST
In Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, NOTA votes surpassed victory margins in 27 constituencies, reflecting significant voter discontent despite record turnout. With 1.81% of total votes (9.1 lakh), NOTA matched established parties like AIMIM and outperformed newcomer Jan Suraaj Party in over a quarter of contested seats, demonstrating its growing influence in India's electoral landscape beyond symbolic protest.
Nitish Kumar Set for Historic 10th Term as Bihar Chief Minister Following NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 19, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares to form a new government in Bihar following his JDU-led alliance's sweeping victory of 202 seats in the state assembly elections. The oath ceremony scheduled for Thursday will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, as Kumar begins an unprecedented 10th term with a cabinet of 22 ministers representing various coalition partners. This victory firmly re-establishes JDU as the dominant partner in its alliance with BJP.
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 100 Crore Per Seat Could Ensure Electoral Victory in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 05:45 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges widespread vote buying influenced Bihar's recent assembly elections, claiming he could win future contests if provided Rs 100 crore per constituency. Kishor, whose Jan Suraaj party failed to secure any seats, further accused the Nitish Kumar government of diverting Rs 14,000 crore in World Bank funds to influence voters through welfare schemes before the NDA's landslide victory.
200+ Former Officials Condemn Rahul Gandhi's Vote Fraud Allegations Against Election Commission
Nov 19, 2025 05:31 pm CST
A group of 272 retired judges, bureaucrats, Army officers, and diplomats have issued an open letter condemning Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' campaign against the Election Commission. The letter characterizes the allegations as political frustration disguised as institutional crisis, urging political leaders to respect constitutional processes rather than undermine democratic institutions with baseless accusations.