PATNA, Nov 19 : Security arrangements have been tightened for the grand swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister, who will take oath for a record 10th time, at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday. Sources at the state headquarters said here today that security personnel were keeping a hawks eyes on every movement in and around the venue, with the event likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with some senior union Ministers. Chief Ministers [] The post Nitish Kumar to take oath for record 10th time, PM Modi likely to attend; security tightened at Gandhi Maidan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Security beefed up at Patna Junction
In preparation for Nitish Kumar's upcoming inauguration, Patna Junction has ramped up its security measures. Teams from the RPF and GRP, backed by canine units and bomb squads, are meticulously scanning the platforms, station grounds, and adjacent hotels.
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Grand preps at Gandhi Maidan for oath-taking ceremony of Nitish
As excitement builds, Patna gets ready for Nitish Kumar's milestone tenth oath-taking ceremony at the iconic Gandhi Maidan. The venue is transformed with three elaborate stages, three helipads for VIP travel, and seating for 1,500 distinguished guests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to grace the occasion, which will also showcase an array of cultural performances.
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Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar will return as the Bihar Chief Minister tomorrow for the 10th time after taking oath at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan, where Jayaprakash Narayan called for otal revolution during a speech. Kumar has staked a claim to form the government in Bihar after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) swept 202 assembly constituencies. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday accepted his resignation and asked him to continue as caretaker CM until the new government is sworn in tomorrow, November 20.
Nitish Kumar 10.0: CM oath today, BJP bags both Dy CM posts
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Bihars chief minister for the 10th time on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha set to take charge as deputy chief ministers.
Nitish Kumars Record 10th Swearing-In as Bihar Chief Minister
Patna: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time on Thursday, days after the NDA secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan are in the final stages, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nitish Kumar set for record 10th oath as Bihar CM on Thursday; what to expect
Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan are in the final stages, with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders expected to attend
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Patna gears up for a significant political event as Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as chief minister for a record tenth time. Following his resignation, the NDA alliance has elected him leader, and he will stake his claim to form the new government.
PANAJI: Departing from tradition, a grand immersive parade featuring film floats will mark the beginning of this years International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji on Thursday evening. For the first time, IFFI will welcome audiences with a colourful, lively showcase where stories, music, and characters come to life. This change aims to transform the festival into a more vibrant, open, and publicly engaging event. The parade, starting from the Entertainment Society of Goa, is expected to turn the streets of Goa into a living canvas of Indias cinematic and cultural brilliance. Leading the spectacle will be magnificent state tableaus from Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Goa, each presenting a vivid portrait of identity and imagination. Andhra Pradesh highlights the charm of Visakhapatnams golden shores, the mystic valleys of Araku, and the pulsating spirit of Tollywood. Haryana offers a colourful fusion of folklore, theatre, culture, and cinematic pride. Goa, the festivals long-standing host, forms the emotional heart of the procession, celebrating its cosmopolitan warmth and timeless bond with world cinema. Among the highlights is the National Film Development Corporations (NFDC) 50 Years tableau, honouring five decades of nurturing filmmakers and fostering cinematic innovation across the nation. Marching alongside the states are grand cinematic tableaus from Indias leading production houses, each a moving universe of storytelling excellence. The mythic power of Akhanda 2 , the emotional depth of Ram Charans Peddi , the creative force of Mythri Movie Makers, the iconic legacy of Zee Studios, the global vision of Hombale Films, the Odia heritage of Bindusagar, Ultra Medias centenary homage to Guru Dutt, and the vibrant storytelling realm of WAVES OTT all converge to showcase the boundless diversity of Indian cinema. Opening the parade with breathtaking energy is the Central Bureau of Communications Bharat Ek Soor , a spellbinding folk symphony featuring over a hundred artists from sixteen states. Bhangra meets Garba, Lavani flows into Ghoomar, Bihu breathes beside Chhau and Nati, culminating in a majestic Tricolour formation that embodies Indias unified cultural heartbeat. Adding charm, nostalgia, and delight are Indias beloved animation favourites, Chhota Bheem and Chutki, and Motu Patlu and Bittu Bahanebaaz, stepping off the screen to greet audiences with laughter, warmth, and playful spirit. The Opening Parade of IFFI 2025 is more than an inauguration; it is a cinematic overture and a cultural promise. As Goa prepares for this extraordinary beginning, IFFI invites the world to witness India not just as a nation of stories, but as a nation in motion, moving forward in one unforgettable rhythm, said officials. Other highlights of this years edition include the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Film Festival and Hackathon. Over 50 women directors have their films featured, underscoring the governments commitment to promoting Nari Shakti in cinema. More than 240 films from 81 countries will be screened, including 13 world premieres, four international premieres, and 46 Asian premieres. Superstar Rajinikanth will be felicitated at the closing ceremony for completing 50 years of his legendary cinematic journey. Additional features include Centenary Tributes to honour legendary filmmakers Guru Dutt, Raj Khosla, Ritwik Ghatak, P. Bhanumathi, Bhupen Hazarika, and Salil Chowdhury. Special screenings of Chowdhurys Musafir and Ghataks Subarnarekha , along with the restored version of V. Shantarams Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani , will also be held during the festival.
Who asked you to come?: Balakrishna snaps at man at airport, alerts security
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Security tightened at Patna Junction ahead of oath-taking ceremony
As Patna Junction prepares for Nitish Kumar's oath-taking ceremony, security is at an all-time high. RPF and GRP teams are on patrol with bomb and dog units, scouring the platforms, station grounds, and adjacent hotels. Notably, over three dozen tortoises have been discovered during these thorough inspections.
Nitish Kumar is leader of NDA in Bihar, submits resignation as CM
Patna: JD (U) Supremo Nitish Kumar on Wednesday submitted his resignation as the head of the outgoing NDA government in Bihar to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, state BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal said. The governor accepted his resignation and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, he said. Also ReadDalits, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nitish Kumar Elected As Leader Of NDA In Bihar
PATNA, Nov 19: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar was chosen leader of the NDA in Bihar during a meeting of newly elected MLAs of the alliance partners here on Wednesday, state minister Shrawon Kumar said. Kumar will take oath as the chief minister for a record 10th time at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. The proposal for the leader of NDA was moved by JD(U)s Vijay Choudhary and seconded by BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha. MLAs of the [] The post Nitish Kumar Elected As Leader Of NDA In Bihar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
On Nitish Kumars Oath-Taking Day, Prashant Kishor To Hold One-Day Fast In Patna After Poll Rout
Prashant Kishor will observe a silent fast at Gandhi Bhitiharwa Ashram after Jan Suraaj failed in Bihar polls.
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Nitish chosen as leader of JD(U) legislature party in Bihar
Patna: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar was chosen as the leader of its legislature party during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Bihars capital Patna on Wednesday, state minister Shrawon Kumar said. The decision was taken ahead of a meeting of NDA constituents, where Kumar is also expected to be chosen as the leader of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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With the new Bihar government set to be formed on Thursday, the JD(U) and BJP held their legislature party meetings on Wednesday, retaining the status quo among their top leaders. JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar has been chosen as the leader of the partys legislature wing during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Patna, while the BJP elected Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as leaders of its legislature party. JD(U) minister Shrawon Kumar said that the decision was taken ahead of a meeting of NDA constituents, where Kumar is also expected to be chosen as the leader of the alliance in the state. Chaudhary and Sinha will also continue as deputy chief ministers, as Kumar is set to take oath as Bihar chief minister for a record tenth time at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. I thank the party leadership and all MLAs who have again given me a chance to lead the party. The BJP has expressed its faith in the BJP and the party will try to meet their expectations, Chaudhary told reporters. The NDA retained power in the recently concluded assembly elections with a landslide margin, winning 202 of the 243 seats, with the BJP securing 89, JD(U) 85, LJP(RV) 19, HAM 5 and RLM 4. Earlier, TNIE reported that NDA allies had engaged in hard bargaining over the last few days, seeking plum portfolios in the new Bihar Cabinet. The speaker's post is expected to stay with the BJP, while Nitish is likely to retain Home Ministry despite the BJP pressing him to part with it. Sources told TNIE that the names of two prominent BJP leaders for the position of Speaker have already been considered, one of whom will be finalised at today's BJP legislature party meeting in Patna. While earlier it was speculated that NDA ally Chirag Paswans LJP (RV) might get a deputy CMs post, the BJP retalined both deputy CM posts. NDA firms up formula for Bihar government formation
Nitish Kumar to be elected as NDA leader in Bihar today
Nitish Kumar, who will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday, will be first elected as leader of the JD(U) legislature party and then the leader of the NDA
JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar to be elected as NDA leader in Bihar today
Kumar, who will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time at Patna`s historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday, will be first elected as leader of the JD(U) legislature party and then the leader of the NDA during a meeting of the constituents of the five-party alliance
Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad, strongly criticized a journalist's remark that married daughters shouldn't spend much time at their parents' home. She also condemned accusations of profiting from her kidney donation to her father, urging critics to donate themselves instead.
Bihar Congress cracks whip on 43 for flouting party discipline during polls
PATNA: Bihar Congress on Tuesday initiated disciplinary action against 43 leaders, including former ministers and MLAs, for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities during the assembly elections. The party suffered a severe drubbing with only six seats in its kitty. The partys disciplinary committee issued show-cause notices to 43 party leaders for deviating from party lines and making anti-party statements. The committee has asked the leaders to reply in three days, failing which strict action will be initiated against them, including expulsion from the party for up to six years. If their clarification is not received within the stipulated time frame (November 21), the committee will be forced to take action, and this includes expulsion from the primary membership of the party for six years, said Kapil Dev Prasad, chairman of the state disciplinary committee. Those who were issued notices include former minister Afaq Alam, former spokesperson Anand Madhav, former MLA Chhatrapati Yadav, former minister Veena Shahi, former MLC Ajay Kumar Singh, former MLA Gajanand Shahi alias Munna Shahi, Sudhir Kumar alias Bunty Chaudhary, Banka district Congress committee president Kanchana Kumari, Saran district chief Bachchu Kumar Biru, and former Youth Congress president Raj Kumar Rajan. The committee stated that the partys discipline and unity remain the topmost priority, and anyone harming it will be dealt with seriously. PK: Will quit politics if Rs 2L promise fulfilled Launching a fresh attack on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday said he would quit politics if the new NDA government fulfilled its promise of transferring Rs 2 lakh each to bank accounts of 1.5 crore women.
Bihar: Prashant Kishor vows to continue 'mission'
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Bihar: Nitish to be elected as leader of NDA on November 19
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is all set to be elected as leader of the NDA on Wednesday ahead of the formation of a new government under his leadership in the state on November 20. Kumar, who will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time, will be first elected as leader Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Chaos at Vizag airport: Balakrishna scolds fan, video goes viral
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Prashant Kishor accepts full responsibility for Jan Suraajs Bihar Poll debacle
PATNA: Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday broke his silence on his partys debacle in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, taking full responsibility for its poor performance. In his first reaction since the announcement of the poll results on 14 November, Kishor said that although his team had made honest and sincere efforts, they had failed to convince people of the partys ideology and policies. We failed to convince people what we meant for them. So, they voted in favour of the NDA, he told the media. The Jan Suraaj Party contested 238 seats but failed to win a single one, securing just 3.44 per cent of the vote share. In 68 constituencies, the JSP even received fewer votes than NOTA. While three candidates withdrew their nominations, one extended support to the BJP. Bihar Elections 2025: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party fails to make waves Kishor said that although his team had worked sincerely, they did not receive the desired public response, leading to results that were far from expectations. Forget about systematic change, we could not even bring about a change in government, he said, while resolving to continue his fight for systemic reform. Its true that the election results did not come on expected lines, but we will continue our struggle. We will not sit idle and will continue to raise the voice of the people of Bihar. Though we failed to win even a single seat, we certainly played some role in changing Bihars politics, he added. Responding to a media query, the JSP founder said the party would review the mistakes that led to its poor electoral performance. We will identify the mistakes and rectify them. If the public does not show faith in us, the responsibility for that is entirely mine, he said. He acknowledged that he had failed to win the trust of the people of Bihar in the 2025 Assembly election. I failed to explain the basis on which they should vote and why they should create a new system, he said, adding that he would observe a day of silence at Gandhis Bhitiharwa Ashram in West Champaran on 20 November. Kishor thanked the BJPJD(U)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for its landslide victory and said the new government now carries a greater responsibility to fulfil its pre-election promises. A greater responsibility now lies on the new government, he added. Referring to factors that influenced the election outcome, the political strategist-turned-activist claimed that the JD(U) would not have won more than 25 seats had the government not credited 10,000 each to the bank accounts of Jeevika Didis just days before the polls. He reiterated his earlier statement that he would quit politics if the JD(U) secured more than 25 seats. If Nitish Kumar transfers the 2 lakh he promised to 1.5 crore Jeevika Didis, and proves he did not win by buying votes, I will retire from politics, he asserted. Despite the setback, Kishor vowed to continue his struggle. I will work twice as hard as you have seen me work over the past three years and put in all my energy. There is no question of backing down. There is no turning back until I fulfil my resolve to make Bihar better, he said.
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JD(U) would have been bundled up with 25 seats had it not given Rs 10,000 to women: Prashant Kishor
Patna, Nov 18 (PTI) Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor on Tuesday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U) would have been bundled up with just 25 seats had his government not given Rs 10,000 to 60,000 beneficiaries in each constituency just before the assembly elections and promised Rs 2 lakh to 1.5 crore women across the state under self-employment initiatives. Addressing a press conference here, Kishor said that his Jan Suraaj Party made an honest effort but failed to make a mark in the polls, and that he took full responsibility for the debacle. Kishor also alleged that
Lalu Yadav's family is embroiled in a public feud after daughter Rohini Acharya quit politics, accusing brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aides of humiliation and abuse. Lalu Prasad Yadav has stated he will resolve the internal family matter privately, while party leaders focus on strengthening the RJD. He made the remarks at a party meeting in Patna.
Thirty years after the Bathani Tola massacre, survivors of the Ranvir Sena attack, which claimed 21 lives including children and women, still await justice. Despite a lower court conviction, the Patna High Court acquitted all accused in 2012. The case now languishes in the Supreme Court, leaving victims in a prolonged state of uncertainty and despair.
'Jaichands will have to pay price, face consequences': Tej Pratap on 'insult' to Rohini Acharya
PATNA: Tej Pratap Yadav, the chief of Janshakti Janta Dal and elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, has come out in support of his sister, Rohini Acharya, following her recent public allegations of humiliation by her brother Tejashwi Yadav and aide, Sanjay Yadav, stating Jaichands will have to pay the price and face the consequences. The former Bihar minister, who lost the election from Mahua assembly seat, voiced his sentiments in support of his sister Rohini Acharya in a post on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for traitors. I will not tolerate the insult to our sister under any circumstances. Jaichands will have to pay the price for their misdeeds. They will have to face the consequences. Whatever has happened with Rohni didi has shaken me. I tolerated whatever happened to me, but I can't tolerate this insult to my sister. It's unacceptable and unbearable, Yadav said. , ! # pic.twitter.com/MPVzBGv1kS Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) November 17, 2025 I must tell all these Jaichands. If they target our family, people of Bihar will never forgive them, he added. Rohini Acharya blames Sanjay Yadav, Rameez for causing rift in family: Who are they? RJD president Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya on Sunday alleged that she has been sworn at and accused of extracting crores of rupees and a party ticket in exchange for a filthy kidney that she gave to her ailing father. A day after having left for Delhi, claiming that she had been driven out of her parents' home by the cohorts of her younger brother Tejashwi Yadav, the 47-year-old shared lurid details of what took place at their place after the party suffered a debacle in the Bihar assembly polls. In a couple of posts on her X handle, Acharya alleged, I was sworn at (gandi galiyan di gayi), and was accused of having given my filthy (gandi) kidney to my father in exchange for crores of rupees and a party ticket. Acharya, who had donated a kidney to Prasad a few years ago, had contested last year's Lok Sabha polls, unsuccessfully, from Saran. In her emotionally charged posts, she rued having made the sacrifice to save her father's life without caring for the approval of my husband and my in-laws or for the well-being of my three children. In a dig at Tejashwi Yadav, her father's heir apparent, she said, May all married women, if they have a brother, never take such a step. They should ask their brother to donate his own kidney or that of a Haryanvi friend. 'I just disowned my brother... my father always stood by me,' says Rohini Acharya
Lalu pari-war: After Rohini, 3 more daughters walk out of Patna home
A bitter family feud has erupted within Lalu Prasad's family, with daughter Rohini Acharya alleging humiliation and abuse from her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his associates after donating a kidney to her father. The fallout intensified as three more sisters left their parents' home, while Tej Pratap Yadav voiced support for Rohini, accusing 'betrayers' of targeting the family.
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Odishas popular singer Humane Sagar dies at 36; CM Majhi, BJDs Naveen Patnaik convey condolences
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RJD claims Tejashwi to lead Oppn charge in Assembly
PATNA: The RJD claimed on Monday that its Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Prasad Yadav would serve as the LoP in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, aswith 25 MLAsthe party has a little over 10% of the strength of the 243-member House. A party is required to have 10% of the total strength to have its member recognised as LoP. In this case. A decision to this effect was taken at RJDs legislature party meeting convened at 1 Polo Road residence of Tejashwi to review debacle of RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in the Assembly elections. In the meeting, RJD founder Lalu Prasad, former chief minister and MLC Rabri Devi, and Patliputra MP Misa Bharti adopted the resolution in this regard. All the newly elected MLAs and unsuccessful candidates were present at the meeting being held after three days of results of Assembly elections. Tejashwi discussed at length the reasons for the poor performance of the party in the election and reiterated his resolve to continue its fight for justice. RJD MLA Alok Mehta later blamed the election commission for crushing defeat of the Opposition alliance in the election. Such a dismal performance is attributed to discrepancies in the polling. We did not lose, but we made to lose election, he said. Another MLA Bago Singh said that state governments decision to provide Rs 10,000 each to Jeevika Didis under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojna influenced a large chunk of female voters who favoured NDA in the election. The election commission should look into it, he said.
Tejashwis man friday in centre of Lalu family rift
PATNA: Sanjay Yadav, 41, has long been a surging presence in the RJD. In recent weeks, his name has surfaced at the centre of the turbulence in the first family of the partys founder and former CM, Lalu Prasad. Matters came to a head on Saturday, when Lalus daughter Rohini Acharya publicly quit politics and severed ties with the household, blaming Sanjay. A post-graduate in computer science from Mahendragarh, Haryana, Sanjay worked as a software engineer in Delhi before meeting Tejashwi in 2012. Former Union minister Ram Kripal Yadav says his son Abhimanyu introduced them. Ram Kripal, then in the RJD, was known as Lalus Hanuman. The Sanjay-Tejashwi association strengthened after the 2015 assembly election, when the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan campaign was designed by Prashant Kishor, and Nitish Kumars JD(U) was part of the alliance; the Mahagathbandhan had formed the government. Ahead of the 2020 elections, as Lalus health declined, Sanjay headed the partys war room and established his place. He managed Tejashwis 2020 campaign--RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. In 2024, he was made a Rajya Sabha MP and became the most influential figure in RJD after Tejashwi. He was behind several interventions, including that RJD posters feature only Tejashwi to blunt jungle raj barbs. During RJDs Bihar Adhikar Yatra this year, Rohini had criticised an unnamed figure for alleged overreach; on Saturday, she named Sanjay and his associate Rameez Nemath for her ouster from her parents family. Tej Pratap Yadav, himself recently expelled from the family, defended her and warned of Jai Chands (traitors).
Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term
PATNA, Nov 17: The process for formation of the new NDA Government in Bihar began on Monday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and recommended the dissolution of the outgoing assembly with effect from November 19. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kumar, the JD(U) supremo, will again meet the Governor on Wednesday and tender his resignation along with a letter of support from all other constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). JD(U) sources [] The post Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th term appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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