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JD(U) enters Punjab poll fray, names state leadership

Signalling its intent to expand beyond its Bihar stronghold, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) on Saturday formally announced its entry into Punjab politics and declared that it will contest the 2027 assembly elections.

Updated 8 days ago

Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, to join Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary's cabinet

Janata Dal (United) leader Nishant Kumar pays tribute to the Maharshi Valmiki statue during the statewide "Sadbhav Yatra" at Valmiki Nagar, in West Champaran on Monday.

Updated 68 days ago

Nitish retains Sanjay Jha as working chief in JD(U) rejig, son Nishant absent

Janata Dal (United) working president Sanjay Jha. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published 82 days ago

Nothing yet for Nitish's son in new Bihar govt? How Samrat's reign may start

Some JD(U) leaders have expressed their sentiments regarding Nishant taking a cabinet berth.

Updated 89 days ago

‘Felt ashamed to say we are Bihari before Nitish Kumar’: JD(U) on outgoing CM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar greets upon arrival at his residence K Kamraj Lane in New Delhi.

Published 90 days ago

JDU issues whip for MPs ahead of special Parliament session from April 16-18

JD(U) has asked its members to ensure their presence throughout the three-day session.

Published 91 days ago

Nitish set to be JD(U) president again

Nitish Kumar during a lecture in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published 115 days ago

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)

Published 127 days ago

Son Nishant joins JD(U) as CM Nitish to move to Rajya Sabha, vacate Bihar chair

Son Nishant joins JD(U) as CM Nitish to move to Rajya Sabha, vacate Bihar chair

Updated 127 days ago

‘Wanted to see him retire as PM’: Akhilesh on CM Nitish's Rajya Sabha shift

Ahead of siding with the BJP ahead of the 2024 general elections, Nitish Kumar was one of the founding members of the Opposition INDIA bloc.

Published 127 days ago

‘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 129 days ago

A tectonic shift in Bihar politics

Unlike most of his regional party peers, Nitish Kumar never made the Janata Dal (United) a dynastic enterprise, although there is now speculation that his son might enter the party. (CMO Bihar/ANI)

Updated 129 days ago

Nitish Kumar to go to Rajya Sabha? Speculations rife as JD(U) meeting underway

CM Nitish Kumar is likely to be made to Rajya Sabha, sources said.

Updated 130 days ago

Former Union minister RCP Singh likely to return to Nitish Kumar’s JD(U)

Former Union minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh. (HT PHOTO)

Published 180 days ago

Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar? His party distances itself from demand by ex-MP

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspecting a project in Patna earlier this week.

Updated 183 days ago

JD(U) activist shot dead in Begusarai

JD(U) activist shot dead in Begusarai

Updated 215 days ago

Newly-elected Bihar MLA Vibha Devi struggles to read oath, video goes viral

JDU MLA Vibha Devi fumbles while reading her oath in the Bihar Assembly.

Published 223 days ago

Why Nitish Kumar, in his first stint as Bihar CM, could only serve for a week?

Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar chief minister at 11.30 am today.

Updated 235 days ago

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM in grand ceremony at Gandhi Maidan today

This will be the fourth time that Nitish Kumar will take oath as the chief minister of Bihar at Patna's Gandhi Maidan since 2005.

Updated 235 days ago

‘Being a woman, I feel…’: What JD(U)'s Komal Singh said after NDA's Bihar win

File photo of JD(U)'s Komal Singh

Published 236 days ago

Portfolio race picks up in Bihar ahead of Nitish Kumar oath

Chief minister Nitish Kumar inspects preparations for the oath ceremony at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated 236 days ago

JDU's Sanjay Jha mocks Opposition, says voters rejected ‘destruction’

"I was saying from day 1 that the opposition would face the same situation it faced in 2010..." Sanjay Jha said.

Published 238 days ago

'Defending it’s prince': BJP slams P Chidambaram over column on Bihar polls

P Chidambaram's opinion piece was titled 'Voting is not the end of responsibilities'. BJP's Shehzad Poonawa blamed him of insulting the voters of Bihar.

Updated 239 days ago

Bihar polls: 11 of 20 strongmen, their relatives make it to House

Anant Singh’s supporters look at poll results. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Published 240 days ago

5 terms a CM? ‘Sushasan Babu’ Nitish retains hold on top seat

File photo

Published 240 days ago

JDU, BJP make NDA shine in Bihar election results. Will Nitish be CM again?

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is seeking re-election on the legacy of Nitish Kumar's 20-year-long rule in Bihar.

Published 241 days ago

NDA powers ahead in Bihar, Tejashwi trails: A look at key candidates as per early trends

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the election campaign in Patna. (Photo from X)

Published 241 days ago

Bihar: The Indomitable Nitish Kumar

The JD(U) was ahead in over 80 seats in Bihar. (ANI)

Published 241 days ago

Nitish Kumar: State's longest-serving CM eyes another term in Bihar polls 2025

As chief minister, Kumar earned a reputation as a pro-development leader focused on improving governance in a state long associated with so-called "jungle raj".

Updated 241 days ago

JD(U) candidate Anant Singh, 2 aides held over death of Jan Suraaj campaigner in Bihar

According to police officers, Singh was taken into custody following a police operation involving around 150 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel at Singh’s hideouts in the Barh and Mokama.

Published 253 days ago

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