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'If Nitish's Son Doesn't Join JD-U, Leaders Will Flee'

'If Nitish's Son Doesn't Join JD-U, Leaders Will Flee'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

This is the first time a JD-U leader has openly expressed fears about the party's future.

Modi meet video: Tejashwi questions Nitish's 'mental health'

Modi meet video: Tejashwi questions Nitish's 'mental health'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has questioned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mental health and ability to govern, citing recent 'erratic' behaviour. The allegations have sparked a sharp response from Kumar's party.

Bowling Struggles, Fitness Woes: Why India Flopped In England ODIs

Bowling Struggles, Fitness Woes: Why India Flopped In England ODIs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

A look at what went wrong for India in the England ODI series.

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Harshit Rana returns to the Indian after regaining fitness even as Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to prove his ODI credibility as India look to sweep series against Afghanistan.

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar'

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar'

Rediff.com18 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first 'janata darbar' after assuming office, hearing people's demands and grievances at a BJP office in Kolkata.

Nitish Kumar is not able to handle Bihar: Tejashwi

Nitish Kumar is not able to handle Bihar: Tejashwi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Attacking the Nitish government over policy discrepancies, RJD scion claimed that the health and education sectors were in shambles under the current government.

Nitish elected JD-U legislative leader, Samrat as BJP's

Nitish elected JD-U legislative leader, Samrat as BJP's

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar was chosen as the leader of the JD(U) legislature party and is expected to be chosen as the leader of the NDA alliance in Bihar. He will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time.

Nitish Kumar takes a dig at Katju

Nitish Kumar takes a dig at Katju

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Without naming Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju who had criticised Bihar Chief Minister on Friday, Nitish Kumar on Saturday said some people were moving in the state like the 'Ramayana's character 'Kalnemi' to turn a vibrant atmosphere of the state into gloom.

Ahead of polls, Nitish govt announces series of schemes

Ahead of polls, Nitish govt announces series of schemes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Another populist decision of the government was the announcement of an unemployment allowance for the youth: Rs 1,000 per month for two years for graduates and those who have completed class 12 but remain unemployed.

Slipper attack on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Slipper attack on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The protesting contractual teachers on Friday threw slippers towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his public meeting in Bihar's Madhepura district, official sources said.

'Captain's dream': Cummins hails Malinga, Hussain after SRH whip RCB

'Captain's dream': Cummins hails Malinga, Hussain after SRH whip RCB

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Pat Cummins praised fast bowlers Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain after Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.

We are committed to banning liquor in Bihar: Nitish Kumar

We are committed to banning liquor in Bihar: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday reiterated that his government is committed to enforce liquor ban or prohibition in the state. M I Khan/ Rediff.com report from Patna.

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time on Thursday, days after the National Democratic Alliance secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections.

Nitish Kumar faces dissent again in Buxar

Nitish Kumar faces dissent again in Buxar

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced protest for the second day on Thursday during his Seva Yatra to Bihar's Buxar district.

Conscience is dead. Thank you Nitish Kumar for letting us know

Conscience is dead. Thank you Nitish Kumar for letting us know

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

From July 27, 2017, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, my daughter will have to learn that there are only two most important things in life: Power and money.

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

From Arun Govil and Shobana to Vivek Oberoi and Kajal Aggarwal, meet the sprawling supporting cast bringing Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana to life.

Manjhi's exit appears imminent; Lalu Prasad backs Nitish Kumar

Manjhi's exit appears imminent; Lalu Prasad backs Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi appears to be on the way out in the wake of his defiance as the Janata Dal-United is all set to replace him with his mentor Nitish Kumar at a meeting of the legislature party on Saturday.

No politics in Nitish Kumar's Mumbai visit

No politics in Nitish Kumar's Mumbai visit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

After Nitish Kumar's statement that nobody can stop him from visiting Mumbai to attend Bihar's centenary celebrations here rubbed Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena the wrong way, the organisers on Thursday clarified the event is purely socio-cultural and has no political overtones.

Hoping for a patch up Bihar CM Manjhi meets Nitish Kumar

Hoping for a patch up Bihar CM Manjhi meets Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday visited Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar in the presence of party president Sharad Yadav to reconcile after Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership in Delhi made it clear not to support Manjhi.

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his Bihar assembly poll campaign, asserting that the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will break all previous electoral records. He criticized the INDIA bloc and highlighted the NDA's cohesiveness and development efforts in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar drops political bombshell, resigns as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar drops political bombshell, resigns as Bihar CM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The BJP and JD-U will form the new government after the latter party's chief resigned saying in the circumstances it became difficult to run the grand alliance government.

Should Nitish Kumar get a second term?

Should Nitish Kumar get a second term?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Nitish Kumar has made the people of Bihar taste the fruits of inclusive development. His rivals don't have that image among the electorate.

Union minister manhandled in Nitish Kumar's Bihar

Union minister manhandled in Nitish Kumar's Bihar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The minister was on his way to Motihari to attend PM Modi's rally. He never made it.

Nitish Kumar to hold gup-shup darbars

Nitish Kumar to hold gup-shup darbars

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Kumar said in Patna that the gup-shup durbar will be a free forum where everybody will have freedom to express their ideas.

Modi tweets praise on Nitish Kumar for stand on corruption

Modi tweets praise on Nitish Kumar for stand on corruption

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Modi welcomed Kumar's decision of quitting as CM and stated that 1.25 billion citizens of India support and welcome this act of honesty.

Nitish Kumar erupts in anger in Bihar assembly

Nitish Kumar erupts in anger in Bihar assembly

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kumar, who chose not to react when the 31-year-old Rashtriya Janata Dal leader made a series of personal attacks and allegations in his nearly an hour-long speech, erupted in anger when the latter sought to interject during a statement made by Janata Dal-United leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary.

'I Am Not Coming Back': No International Return For South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen

'I Am Not Coming Back': No International Return For South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, choosing to prioritise family time and T20 leagues despite briefly considering a comeback.

Aamir welcome to popularise generic drugs: Nitish Kumar

Aamir welcome to popularise generic drugs: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is welcome in the state to create awareness and popularise generic drugs among people.

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Nitish Kumar: The 'Bihari DNA' triumphs

Nitish Kumar: The 'Bihari DNA' triumphs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Joining hands with his arch rival, Lalu Prasad Yadav, paid off for the Bihar chief minister

Nitish Kumar rumoured to be next vice prez

Nitish Kumar rumoured to be next vice prez

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Kumar is reported to have made the Rajya Sabha remark during an informal chat with some journalists who had asked him about his recent tour of areas falling under the now abolished Barh Lok Sabha constituency which he had represented many times.

'Reddy Has Potential To Be Hardik Backup'

'Reddy Has Potential To Be Hardik Backup'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'Even if Reddy fails, the management should persist with him, and India will eventually get a good all-rounder.'

Nitish Kumar committed 'mahagalti' by nominating me as CM: Manjhi

Nitish Kumar committed 'mahagalti' by nominating me as CM: Manjhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Sounding confident of winning the trust vote on February 20, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said he would enter the ring as a "wrestler" without bothering about his win or loss.

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A truck driver was killed and a police constable injured in Manipur's Ukhrul district when suspected militants attacked a convoy of goods vehicles. The Chief Minister condemned the attack and vowed to restore peace.

Canada's Nitish Kumar youngest to play at WC

Canada's Nitish Kumar youngest to play at WC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Canada's 16-year-old schoolboy Nitish Kumar on Monday became the youngest cricketer to make his World Cup debut when he was drafted into the playing XI against Zimbabwe in a Group A match in Nagpur.

Nitish breaks silence on SRH exit rumours

Nitish breaks silence on SRH exit rumours

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

'My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team.'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar not to contest polls

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar not to contest polls

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

"I will not contest the coming assembly polls in October-November. There is no need for it as I am a member of legislative council," he said at Janata Dal-United headquarters in Patna.

JD-U veteran KC Tyagi ends long association with party

JD-U veteran KC Tyagi ends long association with party

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Senior JD(U) leader K C Tyagi has resigned from the party after a long association, stating his commitment to ideological principles and respect for Nitish Kumar remain unchanged. He plans to decide his future course of action soon.

Nitish Kumar sacks 11 BJP ministers for 'indiscipline'

Nitish Kumar sacks 11 BJP ministers for 'indiscipline'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sacked all 11 ministers from the cabinet.