Nitish Kumar

Why the NDA’s win in Bihar elections matter beyond Patna

The BJP-JD(U) led by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to return to power in Bihar, with a thumping mandate. The RJD-Congress-led Mahagathbandhan has failed poorly, with the results likely to impact the future of the opposition India Alliance. The Bihar election results could also guide the template for the upcoming polls in other states, such as West Bengal and Assam. Here’s how

In Photos | NDA erupts with joy after it achieves 'is baar 200 paar' in Bihar

Celebrations have erupted across Bihar as the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance secured a landslide victory in the Assembly elections. Supporters grooved to the beats of the drum and music as the coalition passed the majority mark of 122 seats

‘Tiger Zinda Hai’: How Nitish Kumar is the biggest winner in Bihar elections

With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Janata Dal (United) on the way to a landslide victory in Bihar, much of the credit is being given to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Here’s a look at the 74-year-old’s ascent and his long reign in the state

Bihar exit polls 2025: NDA's clean sweep, Mahagathbandhan to shrink. The big takeaways

Eleven pollsters including Matrize, JVC, P-Marq, People's Insight, Dainik Bhaskar, Peoples Pulse, JVC, ABP, Chanakya Strategies, DV Research and TIF Research have predicted a massive win for the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar. Meanwhile, the pollsters have predicted that the Mahagathbandhan’s tally in Bihar will be reduced even further and Prashant Kishore’s Jan Suraaj Party, which is making its electoral debut, could fail to win a single seat

In Graphics | Who are the Bihar candidates whose fate will be decided tomorrow?

The fate of Bihar will be decided tomorrow (November 15). Ahead of the results, we take you through the numbers that truly matter

In Graphics | 7.42 crore voters, 90,712 polling stations, 243 constituencies: The big numbers in Bihar elections

The battle for Bihar begins tomorrow (November 6). Of the 243 constituencies, 121 will be heading to the polls in the first phase. From voters to polling stations, here is the Bihar story in numbers

FirstUp: Sri Lanka PM to visit Delhi, Nitish Kumar to launch Bihar poll campaign... Big news today

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will be on a two-day visit to India. She is expected to hold bilateral talks with Indian leaders and visit IIT-Delhi, her alma mater, Hindu College, and Niti Aayog. In Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar will begin JD(U)'s campaign for the upcoming state elections

FirstUp: Zomato to debut on Sensex and other big headlines today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will embark on ‘Pragati Yatra’ starting today. Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) will hold a dharna in protest against the tear gas shelling and use of water cannons against farmers at the Shambhu border. Zomato will become a part of the benchmark BSE Sensex, replacing JSW Steel

37 kids among 43 drown in Bihar: Why most women, minors died while taking holy dip during 'Jitiya' festival

The drowning incidents occurred in 15 districts of Bihar during the 'Jivitputrika' festival held on Wednesday. During the festival, women fast for the well-being of their children and both take holy dips

Nitish skips Niti Aayog meeting, sends deputy CMs to represent Bihar

The Niti Aayog meeting was attended by most BJP-run state chief ministers as well as NDA partners including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. However, the Opposition, except Mamata Banerjee, boycotted the meeting