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Nitish Kumar's new cabinet to have 14 members, including 2 deputy CMs

A 14-member council of ministers, headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was on Monday sworn in here by Governor Phagu Chauhan.

Newly elected NDA MLAs to meet on Nov 15 to declare Nitish as their leader

Speculation is rife that the BJP might push for an EBC or a Dalit as a Deputy CM

NDA holds edge in Bihar thriller: BJP, RJD fight for single-largest party

Although it is unlikely that RJD will be able to get the numbers to form the government, the performance of Tejashwi Yadav has been notable

Bihar poll campaign: Less than satisfactory adherence to Covid-19 norms

Central teams were sent not only to Bihar but also to other states, where bypolls were being conducted

With NDA leading in Bihar, BJP supporters start celebration in Patna

The Mahagathbandhan is ahead on 102 seats -- the RJD 66, Congress 18, and Left parties 18

Bihar vote count likely to end late tonight, says Election Commission

EC officials said over 1 crore votes were counted till around 1.30 pm

Exit polls project a clear edge for RJD-led alliance over NDA in Bihar

Many exit polls gave the RJD-led alliance an edge over the ruling NDA, while at least three predicted a clear majority for the 'Mahagathbandhan' which has projected Tejashwi Yadav as its CM face

Bihar elections: Nearly 46% turnout till 3 pm in the third and final phase

An estimated 46% of the total 2.35 crore electors exercised their franchise till 3 pm in the 78 assembly seats of Bihar where polling is underway

Bihar records 8.13% voter turnout till 10 am in 3rd phase of Assembly polls

Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 8.13 per cent till 10 am as the polling is underway for the third and final phase of state Assembly elections on Saturday

'Last election' appeal means Nitish Kumar has conceded defeat: Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram claimed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has conceded defeat by declaring the ongoing state assembly polls as the last election he is contesting

Bihar polls: People will vote for Mahagathbandhan, says Rahul Gandhi

Taking a swipe at PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Rahul Gandhi during a poll campaign in Araria has come out with spin-off of Electronic Voting Machine by dubbing it Modi Voting Machine

Bihar has become 'Lalumay': Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav

In phase two of the Bihar polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and son of supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav said Bihar has become 'Lalumay' and everyone looks up to him with respect

Paswan casts his vote, says people gave blessings for 'Nitish-free Bihar'

After casting his vote on polling day in the second phase of Bihar election 2020, Lok Jan Shakti Party chief Chirag Paswan said people of the state have given their blessings for "Nitish-free Bihar"

Bihar polls: BJP President Nadda urges people to vote in large numbers

As polling began for the second phase of Bihar assembly elections and bypolls in 10 states, BJP President JP Nadda appealed to people to come out in large numbers and ensure their participation

Nitish Kumar will never become CM again after Nov 10: Chirag Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party President Chirag Paswan said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will never become the CM again, after November 10

Bihar polls: Tejashwi, 4 ministers of Nitish govt in fray in second phase

The stage is set for the second and, arguably, the most crucial of the three phases of Bihar assembly elections in which over 2.85 crore voters will decide the fate of nearly 1,500 candidates

Bihar elections LIVE: Campaign ends for second phase, voting on Nov 3

Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Bihar election 2020

Re-release of biopic does not attract poll code: Election Commission

The 're-release' of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not attract provisions of the model code of conduct, the Election Commission has concluded

Bihar polls: EC showcauses 104 candidates for failure to publish criminal records

The Election Commission has sent showcause notices to 104 candidates who were in the fray in the first phase of Bihar elections for their failure to publish their criminal records

52.24% turnout till 5 pm in Phase I of Bihar assembly elections: CEC

The voter turnout in the phase one of Bihar assembly polls was 52.24 per cent till 5 pm, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said on Wednesday.