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Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar is Senior Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times. He has spent two-and-half decades covering Bihar, including politics, educational and social issues.

Articles by Arun Kumar

Bihar RS poll: NDA fights ‘strategically’ to win, no-show by 4 Oppn MLAs

JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, who announced to step down as Bihar CM for his debut in the Rajya Sabha, is among the 5 NDA winners

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 03:39 IST

NDA gain in Rajya Sabha polls, cross-voting, no-show MLAs crash Opposition hopes

Rajya Sabha polls have given NDA an edge.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 03:40 IST

Bihar RS polls: NDA sweeps all 5 seats as 4 RJD-Cong MLAs abstain from voting

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, BJP Rajya Sabha candidates Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Ram and party MLAs flash victory sign after casting votes during the Rajya Sabha election at the Bihar Assembly in Patna on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/ht)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 16:51 IST

Rajya Sabha polls for 37 seats today; Nitish Kumar, Nitin Nabin in fray

Seven members will be elected in Maharashtra, four in Odisha, six in Tamil Nadu, five in West Bengal, three in Assam, five in Bihar, two in Chhattisgarh, two in Haryana, one in Himachal Pradesh and two in Telangana.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 03:09 IST

5th RS seat up for contest even as NDA eyes clan sweep in Bihar RS polls

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with and JP national president Nitin Nabin in a state event in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 16:00 IST

Balirajgarh excavation can uncover 2,000-year-old roots: ASI expert

The findings from the excavation can provide insights into trade and cultural exchange networks of the ancient Mithila civilisation. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 12:55 IST

Bihar asst profs’ appointment: One process yet to finish, draft statute for 2nd sparks debate

Bihar asst profs’ appointment: One process yet to finish, draft statute for 2nd sparks debate

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 21:46 IST

Holi over, Eid nears, but pension blues for Bihar varsity staff continue

Holi over, Eid nears, but pension blues for Bihar varsity staff continue

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 21:42 IST

Nitish on ‘last yatra’ as CM amid questions about fate of son, party and prohibition in state

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar being garlanded at Jan Samvaad during the ongoing Samriddhi Yatra in Supaul on Tuesday. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary is also present. (CMO Bihar)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 12:52 IST

Nishant joins JD(U); vows to carry father Nitish’s legacy forward

Nishant Kumar with JD(U) leaders in Patna on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 8, 2026 12:05 IST

Nishant joins JD(U); vows to take father Nitish’s work forward, strengthen party

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant after he joined the Janata Dal (United) in Patna on Sunday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 8, 2026 09:54 IST

Nishant to join JD(U) on Sunday, to undertake statewide Yatra

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar interacts with party leaders during JD(U) legislators’ meeting in Patna on Friday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 23:18 IST

‘No clarity’: Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha move catches JD(U) workers off guard

JDU supporters staged a dharna outside of the CM residence in Patna as Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls.

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 02:55 IST

Nitish Kumar announces Rajya Sabha candidature, Bihar to get its first BJP CM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar files his nomination for the NDA's Rajya Sabha candidate from Bihar in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, State Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other dignitaries, in Patna on Thursday. =

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 11:18 IST

Amit Shah hails Nitish Kumar as Bihar chief minister files Rajya Sabha nomination

Union home minister Amit Shah said Nitish Kumar maintained simplicity and the highest standards of public life. (X)

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 11:13 IST

Nitish Kumar moves to Rajya Sabha: How he changed Bihar’s political landscape

Nitish Kumar has been a member of the Lok Sabha, Bihar Legislative Assembly and Bihar Legislative Council. (HT photo)

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 07:07 IST

Collegium clears 9 more judges for Patna HC

Patna high court (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 12:28 IST

PUSU polls: NSUI scripts history by winning key posts of president, gen secy

NSUI’s Shantanu Shekhar (garlanded) after winning as the president of the Patna University Students’ Union (PUSU) (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 12:01 IST

NSUI wins president, general secretary posts in Patna University polls

The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) bagged both the president and general secretary posts in the Patna University Students’ Union (PUSU) election (PTI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 09:28 IST

6 more bills to be tabled in Bihar House

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar arrives to attend the Budget Session at the Bihar Assembly in Patna on Wednesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 21:48 IST

Bihar Assembly passes 4 bills by voice vote within 24 minutes, one to replace 1887 British era Act

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar arrives to attend the Budget Session at the Bihar Assembly in Patna on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 17:22 IST

PUSU poll on Feb 28 as scheduled

Students distributing posters in support of candidates at the gate of Patna Womrn's College for Students Union Election in Patna on Saturday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 13:36 IST

Appropriation Bill passed in Bihar assembly to clear decks for ₹3.53L-cr withdrawal

Appropriation Bill passed in Bihar assembly to clear decks for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.53L-cr withdrawal

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 13:22 IST

Univ admin to decide on Patna University Student Union polls today

Some students tried to block the path of VC’s car on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 17:05 IST

As missing file delays constituent status, HC asks Bihar govt to take a call on 4-decade old college

Dwarka Nath College, Jatti Chak, Masaurhi, Patna (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 12:16 IST

PUSU polls put off till further orders after unsavoury incidents

Students at the Patna University. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 15:36 IST

Nitish govt allocates highest ever ₹60K-cr for education budget

Bihar education minister Sunil Kumar

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 03:08 IST

Patna HC flags mental illness issues, seeks state response on steps taken

Patna high court (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 03:04 IST

Patna HC flags mental health issues, seeks state response on steps taken

The next date of hearing is on March 16. (Patna HC website)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 07:51 IST

Patna HC flags poor implementation of prohibition, spike in cases due to rising illicit liquor trade

The Patna high court (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 17:19 IST

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