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DELHI - The Amnesty International has slammed chief minister of Indian state of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, for pulling down hijab of a Muslim student during a government function. The video of the disturbing incident went viral on social media, drawing massive criticism amid demand for an action against the chief minister. Aakar Patel, Chair of Board at Amnesty International India, said in a statement that the act was an assault on this woman's dignity, autonomy, and identity. "When a public offici ...Read More >
Patna: In a move to bolster the state's energy infrastructure, the Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with private developers. The agreements aim to establish pumped storage power projects with a combined capacity of 2,120MW in Nawada district, involving a proposed investment of Rs 13,000 crore.GreenCo Energies Pvt Ltd is set to develop a 1,200MW pumped storage project in Ekamba village with an estimated investment of Rs 7, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora, brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, were taken from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi to Goa on Wednesday morning after a Delhi court granted a 48-hour transit remand to the two accused. Visuals from early Wednesday morning at IGI Airport showed the brothers in police custody. Also Read | 'Agar Mai Aapki Dhoti...': Rakhi Sawant Fumes Over 'UP CM' Nitish Kumar's AYU ...Read More >
The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two private developers for the development of 2,120 MW of pumped storage projects in the state, marking a major step towards strengthening Bihar's energy security and renewable energy integration. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Samrat Choudhary and Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, Energy Minister Shri Bijendra Pr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality contin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): In the third and final leg of his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on December 17-18. This trip, which marks 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman, focuses on strengthening business and strategic relations between the two countries. Industry experts point to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the central point of discussion. The proposed CEPA, a major trade agreemen ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar invited criticism from the opposition on Tuesday after he pulled off a woman doctor's hijab at a graduation ceremony. Opening himself up to more questions about his mental health a month after taking oath as the Bihar chief minister for the 10th time, Kumar was seen in a widely shared video clip as pulling a hijab down from the woman's face during a government event in Patna. The video clip shows the 74-year-old politician handing a certificate to a ...Read More >
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Delhi Air Pollution: The national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 329, placing it in the very poor category at 7 am on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Morning visuals showed a thick blanket of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings and major traffic corridors across the city. While stronger winds and thinning fog led to a slight improvement in pollution levels, the air remained unsafe, particularly for children, the elderly and those w ...Read More >
Young Andhra batter Hemanth Reddy proved way too strong-willed in the face of some hostile bowling from Punjab as he smashed an unbeaten 109 to lead his side to a thrilling five-wicket win in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League A match, in Pune Sunday. Reddy, playing only his second SMAT game, saw the entire Andhra top and middle order being wiped out and leaving them perilously close to defeat at 56 for 5 while chasing 206 for victory. But the 23-year-old, who has played most of ...Read More >
The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The CM posted on X, "In order to bring Bihar into the league of developed states, we have decided to implement Saat Nishchay-3 programme for the coming five years 2025-2030." He said that Saat Nischay-3 includes - double employment, double income; prosperous industries, empowered Bihar; prosperity of the state through progress in agriculture; bright future through quality education; accessible healthcare, sec ...Read More >
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the implementation of the 'Saat Nischay 3.0' (Seven Resolves-3.0) programme for 2025-30, aimed at bringing Bihar into the category of developed states.Announcing the details, Nitish said his govt has set a target to secure at least Rs 50 lakh crore in private investment over the next five years. "Since our govt was formed on Nov 24, 2005, there has been rule of law in the state, and work has been carried out continuously for 20 years for the developmen ...Read More >
Patna: Newly-appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive president Nitin Nabin resigned from the postitions of the road construction, as well as, the urban development and housing minister in chief minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet on Tuesday. The road construction department portfolio has now been handed over to industries minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal. Nabin returned from Delhi on Monday evening and tendered his resignation adhering to the BJP's principle of 'one man, one post', wh ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round performance has helped his side Andhra Pradesh to clinch a nine-run win against in-form Jharkhand in a Super League Group A match at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 at the DY Patil Academy on Tuesday. Nitish Kumar was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance. With this victory, Andhra Pradesh ended Jharkhand's nine-match winning streak in the ongoing domestic tournament. Also ...Read More >
The Dangal superstar, Zaira Wasim, has reacted to the action of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for attempting to pull the hijab of a woman down during an event on Monday. She said that Nitish Kumar owes the woman an unconditional apology. The video of Nitish Kumar's attempt is also making rounds on social media. The viral video clearly shows that the Bihar Chief Minister pointed at the woman's hijab, and before she could react, he pulled her hijab down. At this, Zaira Wasim has shown her ange ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had acted in a "fatherly" manner when he pulled the hijab off a young woman's face, Minority Affairs Minister Zama Khan said on Tuesday. The incident, which happened on Monday at a function where AYUSH doctors were handed appointment letters, triggered a controversy "The CM is, perhaps, older than the father of the woman in question. I have a daughter, and I could sense the fatherly affection he had expressed," Khan said, when asked about th ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (UNI) Bihar Government on Tuesday approved ambitious programme " Saat Nischay part 3 ", targeting for creation of one crore jobs and employments in next five years besides increasing the average income of people of the state by hundred percent. Bihar cabinet in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the programmes under Saat Nischay part-3, aimed at broadly increasing average income of people of the state by hundred percent and also creating one crore jobs an ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Working President Nitin Nabin resigned from his ministerial posts in the Bihar government on Tuesday. He stepped down from the Road Construction and Urban Development ministries, which he had been handling since the formation of the new Bihar government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Nitin Nabin submitted his resignation letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for approval. Following the Chief Minister's consent, the ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) Politicians in Kashmir lashed out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down the veil off a Muslim AYUSH doctor's face during a government event. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti questioned Kumar's continuation in office after the act. "Having personally known and admired Nitishji, I was shocked to see him pull down a young Muslim woman's naqaab. Does one attribute it to old age or the normalisation of humiliating Muslims publicly?" Muft ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar came up with his 'Seven Resolves for a developed Bihar - III' on Tuesday to ensure all-round progress of the state and place it among the developed states of the country in the next five years. A cabinet meeting chaired by Nitish gave its nod to the seven resolves, following which the process of their implementation will begin in the five-year period between 2025 and 2030. They are based on the joint programme having the theme of 'development with justic ...Read More >
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Iqra Hasan on Tuesday expressed concern over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman doctor's hijab, after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Speaking to news agency ANI outside Parliament, the MP said, "Bohot afsoos ki baat hai ki pradesh ki sabse bade pat par baithe hue vyakti ke dwara aisi harkat hui. Unke health issues par bhi hum bohot concerned hai, itne garima ke pad par hokar chahe health reasons ho ya jo bhi reason ho t ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (PTI) The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday approved the 'Saat Nishchay-3' programme to bring Bihar into the category of most developed states. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The CM posted on X, "Saat Nishchay-1 (2015-20) and Saat Nishchay-2 (2020-25) were based on the concept of development with justice and the third edition is the continuation of the same." He said that the programme includes double employment, double inco ...Read More >
Patna: The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday approved the 'Saat Nishchay-3' programme to bring Bihar into the category of most developed states. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.The CM posted on X, "Saat Nishchay-1 (2015-20) and Saat Nishchay-2 (2020-25) were based on the concept of development with justice and the third edition is the continuation of the same."He said that Saat Nischay-3 includes double employment, double income; prosperous ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday called Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's act of pulling down the veil off a Muslim woman's face as "shameful", saying he should step down with decency and dignity if his health was not good. "This is a shameful act. We respect Nitish ji because he is an old man. But, if you are that old that God forbid, you have become so much senile that on one hand you award her a degree and on the other you bring her veil ...Read More >
Patna (IANS) The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday announced the implementation of 'Saat Nishchay-3' (Seven Resolves-3) in Bihar, unveiling an ambitious roadmap aimed at accelerating the state's overall development. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared the decision through a social media post after the cabinet meeting. The new phase of governance focuses on employment generation, industrial growth, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and good governance, to transform ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and a ruling party MP Aga Ruhullah have slammed the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for removing veil from a Muslim woman during an official event. Nitish Kumar has courted controversy by pulling down the 'niqab' of a woman doctor while handing her job letter at a function in Patna on Monday. The function was held at the 'Samvad' hall at the chief minister's secretariat to distribute the appointment letters to 1,283 AYUSH (Ay ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday announced the implementation of 'Saat Nishchay-3' (Seven Resolves-3) in Bihar, unveiling an ambitious roadmap aimed at accelerating the state's overall development. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared the decision through a social media post after the cabinet meeting. The new phase of governance focuses on employment generation, industrial growth, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure development and good governan ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 16 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the 7 Nischay-3 program, set to be implemented in Bihar. This is the third instalment in the program. The first instalment of 7 Nischay was completed between 2015 to 2020, and 7 Nischay-2 was completed between 2020 to 2025. Also Read | Delhi-Agra Expressway Accident: PM Narendra Modi Announces INR 2 Lakh Ex Gratia for Families of Victims. Taking it to X, the Bihar CM wrote, "Since our government w ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (PTI) The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday approved the 'Saat Nishchay-3' programme to bring Bihar into the category of most developed states. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The CM posted on X, "In order to bring Bihar into the league of developed states, we have decided to implement Saat Nishchay-3 programme for the coming five years 2025-2030." He said that Saat Nischay-3 includes - double employment, double income; prosp ...Read More >
Patna: In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage. In a video which has now gone viral, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is seen distributing appointment letters to AYUSH doctors at an event held at his official residence in the state capital Patna. During the event, when a Muslim female doctor wearing Hijab came to receive her appointment letter, Nitish gestured at her an ...Read More >
PATNA: A newly recruited AYUSH doctor in Bihar was taken aback on Monday when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulled the hijab (veil) off her face, while she was receiving her letter of appointment.The incident, a video clip of which has gone viral on social media, took place at 'Samvad', the CM's secretariat, where appointment letters were given away to more than 1,000 AYUSH doctors.PTI could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.According to the CMO, the appointees included 685 Au ...Read More >
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