Hours before his plunge into politics, Nishant met senior JD-U leaders and young MLAs to understand the party's future plans.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests during his visit to Kolkata ahead of the assembly elections. Demonstrations included 'go back' slogans and black flags, prompting police intervention. Kumar is in Kolkata to review election preparedness with political parties and officials.
Brijesh Kumar and Jhared Hack emerged as joint leaders after the second day of the Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship in Ahmedabad, with both golfers displaying strong performances.
Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has joined the Janata Dal (United) and committed to strengthening the party's organisation. His entry into politics sparks speculation about a future role in the state government.
The mood shifted the moment someone said, 'Akshay sir is outside.' And there he was, not in a tailored suit under dramatic lighting, but in casual, loose-fitting shirt and track pants, and sneakers, smiling like a college kid. Mayur Sanap reports from the Wheel Of Fortune set.
Former mentor Vimal Kumar praises Lakshya Sen's resilience and courage in reaching the All England Open final, highlighting his determination despite physical challenges.
Abhishek Kumar shot a final round 64 to win the DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad. It was his first professional win.
Vijayta Pandit has revealed that Gaurav's father, onetime jubilee star Rajendra Kumar, made sure that she never signed another film with his son Kumar Gaurav despite filmmakers clamouring to repeat their pair.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, including Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, Menaka Guruswamy, and Koel Mallick.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praised 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his record-breaking 175 powered India to the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup title.
Bengal seized momentum with late wickets after Mukesh Kumar's spells, leaving their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Andhra evenly poised at 264/6 on the first day.
Film folk like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Karan Johar, Vicky Kaushal and Pritam attend RSS' centenary celebrations in Mumbai.
Sudip Kumar Gharami's brilliant 299 propelled Bengal to a commanding position against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match.
A car from Akshay Kumar's security entourage was hit by an autorickshaw after the three-wheeler was struck by another vehicle in Juhu area, northwest Mumbai, leaving one person injured, police said.
Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar said the enviable batting riches in their line-up will give Karnataka a huge upper hand over maiden entrants Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fresh chargesheet against retired and serving Jharkhand government engineers and officials in a money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the state's rural development department.
A special task force (STF) personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar's East Champaran district on Tuesday, officials said.
A special task force (STF) personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar's East Champaran district. In a separate incident, police arrested five criminals after an exchange of fire in Patna.
Subhash K Jha lists Kishore Kumar's 5 most enduring romantic songs.
A Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to inciting violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
In a strategic move for the upcoming West Bengal elections, the BJP has announced its first candidate list, highlighted by Suvendu Adhikari challenging Mamata Banerjee in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur.
A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.
In a significant move before the West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission has ordered a major reshuffle of the state's police force, transferring 19 senior officers to ensure fair and secure elections.
'Nitish Kumar may be marginalised as an office-holder, but that is not the same thing as the disappearance of Nitish Kumar's politics.'
Opposition parties in India have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over his appointment, conduct, and alleged manipulation of electoral processes.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar declined to comment on the opposition's notice to move a motion in Parliament for his removal, amidst accusations of partisan behaviour.
The Opposition had the numbers to win one Rajya Sabha seat from Bihar. As it turned out, four MLAs skipped the voting, helping the NDA to sweep the polls.
A drug raid at a Hyderabad farmhouse led to the detention of a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA, sparking a police investigation into drug consumption and illegal activities.
The Election Commission has intensified preparations for the West Bengal Assembly elections by reshuffling senior officers and deploying IAS and IPS officers in key poll management roles.
Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. The move follows demands for a CBI probe by the victim's family.
Police in Patna, Bihar, have detained 18 individuals suspected of involvement in a syndicate selling counterfeit lottery tickets, seizing printing equipment and a large quantity of fake tickets.
A man wanted in connection with a murder and robbery case in Bihar has been arrested in Delhi after being on the run for five months.
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Surya Kumar Yadav offered prayers at the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
India's Om Semwal defeated Mexico's Sebastian Salazar in a five-set thriller at the JSW Indian Open squash tournament. Other results included wins for players from Egypt, Switzerland, and Hong Kong, and a loss for India's Suraj Kumar Chand.
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of 20,000 in connection with a dowry harassment case.
A bank manager in Ghaziabad was shot dead by a security guard following disputes over salary and leave, leading to the arrest of the guard and an accomplice.
Nishant, a non-controversial figure, is like his father, an engineer.
The Leader of Opposition in Kerala is demanding answers from the Chief Minister regarding allegations against Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar made by his wife, questioning the government's commitment to women's safety.
The ruling NDA alliance has secured a majority in the Rajya Sabha elections, winning key seats in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana, while other candidates were elected unopposed across multiple states. The elections were marked by cross-voting allegations and political maneuvering.
Delhi Police have arrested three members of a robbery gang who posed as government officials to cheat and rob unsuspecting passengers near the New Delhi railway station.
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