Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the special package from the Union government for infrastructure projects in the state. After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday, the Chief Minister noted that though Bihar has not been granted special status, the Central government has begun providing special assistance to the state….
New Delhi: Presenting her seventh consecutive Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of landmark projects and significant fund allocations aimed at Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These announcements come in response to the demands of both states for special category status and special packages following their bifurcations, and reflect the strategic alliance of the…
Patna: In a political maneuver that reshaped Bihar’s political landscape, Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar took the oath as Chief Minister for an unprecedented ninth term. This move followed his decision to dissolve the Cabinet and exit the ‘Mahagathbandhan,’ reuniting with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar presided over the swearing-in…
Patna: In a significant political development, Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation as the Chief Minister of Bihar today, fueling widespread speculation about his imminent return to an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The decision comes after days of intense political deliberations and uncertainties within the Grand Alliance. Addressing the media after meeting the…
