June 26, 2026

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In the Bihar Assembly polls, singer Maithili Thakur is poised for victory on a BJP ticket, while actor-singer Khesari Lal Yadav and singer Ritesh Pandey are trailing. The ruling NDA is heading towards a landslide victory, leading in over 200 seats. Maithili Thakur NEW DELHI: Celebrity candidates in the Bihar assembly polls witnessed mixed fortunes, with only singer Maithili Thakur, contesting from Alinagar on a BJP ticket, poised for victory. Others — including actor-singer Khesari Lal Yadav (Chapra) and singer Ritesh Pandey (Kargahar) — were trailing in their respective constituencies.Alinagar: Maithili Thakur had secured 49,673 votes after 14 of 24 rounds of counting and was leading RJD’s Binod Mishra, who had polled 42,364 votes, according to the Election Commission’s website. Independent candidate Saifuddin Ahmed was a distant third with 1,520 votes. The seat was won by Abdul Bari Siddiqui (RJD) in 2010 and 2015, while Mishri Lal Yadav (VIP) clinched it in 2020.Chapra: RJD’s Khesari Lal Yadav (real name Shatrughan Yadav) was in second place with 19,439 votes after 7 rounds of counting, with 21 rounds still to go. Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Top winners and losersBihar election results: Maithili Thakur headed for big debutBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122NDA0MGB0OTH0Leads + Wins: 243/243NDA LEADINGExperience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValueBJP’s Chhoti Kumari was leading with 24,537 votes, while independent candidate Rakhi Gupta trailed far behind with 1,268 votes. The seat was won by CN Gupta (BJP) in both 2015 and 2020.Kargahar: Among the three celebrity contestants, Ritesh Pandey — contesting for the debutant Jan Suraaj Party of strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor — appeared the least likely to win. He was placed fourth with 6,935 votes, trailing JD(U)’s Bashisth Singh by 38,647 votes, with 15 rounds counted and 15 remaining. The sitting MLA, Santosh Kumar Mishra (Congress), has been fielded again by the party.Bihar assembly polls 2025 Voting took place in two phases — November 6 and 11 — with 121 constituencies going to the polls in the first phase and 122 in the second. Counting began on Friday and is still underway. The ruling NDA is heading toward a landslide victory, with its candidates leading in over 200 out of 243 seats, delivering a major blow to the opposition Mahagathbandhan coalition.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Negotiating Multiple FTAs To Boost Free Flow Of Capital And Trade: Piyush Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And OverpromisingWashington Reports Encouraging Momentum As India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward A Year-End AgreementAsim Munir Steps In Amid Islamabad Terror Attack, Persuades Sri Lanka To Continue With Cricket Tour‘No Impunity For Terrorists’: Shashi Tharoor Endorses Govt Probe As Red Fort Blast Claims 13th LifeDelhi Blast: Security Forces Demolish House of Red Fort Bombing Accused Umar Nabi in Pulwama‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles123PhotostoriesMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally7 most colourful frog species in the worldAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?Diabetes: Lesser-known symptoms women should be careful aboutJubilee Hills bypoll twist: Congress triumphs, Revanth Reddy emerges as Telangana’s tallest leaderFrom heart to gut: Health benefits of eating water chestnutsHyderabad eyes global spotlight: Govt may rope in Lionel Messi as ‘Telangana Rising’ ambassadorNitish Kumar’s stunning mandate in Bihar: How the veteran leader silenced doubters once againCrowds but no votes: What went wrong with Rahul Gandhi’s Bihar election push?Running in a 400+ AQI? How outdoor workouts in polluted air change our heart, lungs and long-term health123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

In the Bihar Assembly polls, singer Maithili Thakur is poised for victory on a BJP ticket, while actor-singer Khesari Lal Yadav and singer Ritesh Pandey are trailing. The ruling NDA is heading towards a landslide victory, leading in over 200 seats. Maithili Thakur NEW DELHI: Celebrity candidates in the Bihar assembly polls witnessed mixed fortunes, with only singer Maithili Thakur, contesting from Alinagar on a BJP ticket, poised for victory. Others — including actor-singer Khesari Lal Yadav (Chapra) and singer Ritesh Pandey (Kargahar) — were trailing in their respective constituencies.Alinagar: Maithili Thakur had secured 49,673 votes after 14 of 24 rounds of counting and was leading RJD’s Binod Mishra, who had polled 42,364 votes, according to the Election Commission’s website. Independent candidate Saifuddin Ahmed was a distant third with 1,520 votes. The seat was won by Abdul Bari Siddiqui (RJD) in 2010 and 2015, while Mishri Lal Yadav (VIP) clinched it in 2020.Chapra: RJD’s Khesari Lal Yadav (real name Shatrughan Yadav) was in second place with 19,439 votes after 7 rounds of counting, with 21 rounds still to go. Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Top winners and losersBihar election results: Maithili Thakur headed for big debutBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122NDA0MGB0OTH0Leads + Wins: 243/243NDA LEADINGExperience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValueBJP’s Chhoti Kumari was leading with 24,537 votes, while independent candidate Rakhi Gupta trailed far behind with 1,268 votes. The seat was won by CN Gupta (BJP) in both 2015 and 2020.Kargahar: Among the three celebrity contestants, Ritesh Pandey — contesting for the debutant Jan Suraaj Party of strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor — appeared the least likely to win. He was placed fourth with 6,935 votes, trailing JD(U)’s Bashisth Singh by 38,647 votes, with 15 rounds counted and 15 remaining. The sitting MLA, Santosh Kumar Mishra (Congress), has been fielded again by the party.Bihar assembly polls 2025 Voting took place in two phases — November 6 and 11 — with 121 constituencies going to the polls in the first phase and 122 in the second. Counting began on Friday and is still underway. The ruling NDA is heading toward a landslide victory, with its candidates leading in over 200 out of 243 seats, delivering a major blow to the opposition Mahagathbandhan coalition.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Negotiating Multiple FTAs To Boost Free Flow Of Capital And Trade: Piyush Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And OverpromisingWashington Reports Encouraging Momentum As India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward A Year-End AgreementAsim Munir Steps In Amid Islamabad Terror Attack, Persuades Sri Lanka To Continue With Cricket Tour‘No Impunity For Terrorists’: Shashi Tharoor Endorses Govt Probe As Red Fort Blast Claims 13th LifeDelhi Blast: Security Forces Demolish House of Red Fort Bombing Accused Umar Nabi in Pulwama‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles123PhotostoriesMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally7 most colourful frog species in the worldAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?Diabetes: Lesser-known symptoms women should be careful aboutJubilee Hills bypoll twist: Congress triumphs, Revanth Reddy emerges as Telangana’s tallest leaderFrom heart to gut: Health benefits of eating water chestnutsHyderabad eyes global spotlight: Govt may rope in Lionel Messi as ‘Telangana Rising’ ambassadorNitish Kumar’s stunning mandate in Bihar: How the veteran leader silenced doubters once againCrowds but no votes: What went wrong with Rahul Gandhi’s Bihar election push?Running in a 400+ AQI? How outdoor workouts in polluted air change our heart, lungs and long-term health123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

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NEW DELHI: Celebrity candidates in the Bihar assembly polls witnessed mixed fortunes, with only singer Maithili Thakur, contesting from Alinagar on a BJP ticket, poised for victory. Others — including actor-singer Khesari Lal Yadav (Chapra) and singer Ritesh Pandey (Kargahar) — were trailing in their respective constituencies.Alinagar: Maithili Thakur had secured 49,673 votes after 14…

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Gold price today: How much 22K and 24K gold costs in your city; know rates for Delhi, Mumbai & more

Gold price today: How much 22K and 24K gold costs in your city; know rates for Delhi, Mumbai & more

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Gold prices slipped in the domestic derivatives market on Friday, mirroring the softer trend overseas as traders reacted to easing expectations of a near-term US Federal Reserve rate cut.Gold contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened weak and stayed under pressure through the session. The December futures dropped by Rs 345, or 0.27%, settling…

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63% of Indian Managers say AI training will be core team responsibility within five years: Here’s what professionals must do

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India stands at the cusp of a workplace revolution, where artificial intelligence is no longer an auxiliary tool but a strategic engine driving transformation across industries. According to the Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Index, in India, 93% of leaders intend to deploy AI agents within the next 12–18 months to expand workforce capabilities, signaling a…

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Salman Khan has always inspired many of his fans over the years with his fitness and larger-than-life aura. But have you ever wondered who inspired Khan himself? Who did he look up to long before he became Bollywood’s ultimate fitness icon?During a recent media interaction ahead of his ‘Da-Bangg Tour’ in Qatar, the ‘Ek Tha…

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LUCKNOW: Investigators probing the Delhi blast have come across a chilling plot of the perpetrators to execute coordinated explosions in six cities on December 6, the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, to “avenge” the 1992 event.According to intelligence sources, the revelation came during the interrogation of Dr Shaheen Shahid, her brother Dr Parvez Sayeed…

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His childhood nickname was “Munna” — and to his old friends, he still is. Not the Chief Minister, not the coalition negotiator, but the quiet boy from Bakhtiarpur who preferred books to people and routines to revelry. The name stuck longer than most of his alliances. Benjamin Franklin ostensibly said once: “There are only two certainities in life – death and taxes.” Little did he know, there’s a third: Nitish Kumar taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister. Since his first oath when he lasted seven days, Nitish Kumar has taken oath as Chief Minister a total of nine times (six times as part of NDA and thrice as part of MGB), which means that much like Thanos, the election result might be in doubt but the oath-taking is inevitable. But beyond the political endurance test lies a strangely fascinating man. Here are ten remarkable facts about Nitish Kumar: 1. The engineer who nearly quit politicsBefore he became the default CM of Bihar, Nitish Kumar was a mild-mannered engineer at the Bihar State Electricity Board. He lost his first two elections and, according to friends, seriously thought of abandoning politics for a business career. Patna’s voltage fluctuations may have been more predictable than Bihar’s politics, but he chose the chaos anyway.Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Congress headed for one of its worst performancesBihar election results: NDA stuns MGB in Muslim dominated seats; JD(U) surgesBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122NDA0MGB0OTH0Leads + Wins: 243/243NDA LEADINGExperience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValue2. “Munna” from BakhtiarpurHis childhood nickname was “Munna” — and to his old friends, he still is. Not the Chief Minister, not the coalition negotiator, but the quiet boy from Bakhtiarpur who preferred books to people and routines to revelry. The name stuck longer than some of his alliances.3. The no-dowry groomWhen Nitish married Manju Kumari Sinha in 1973, he insisted on a no-dowry wedding — a radical stand in small-town Bihar of the 70s. It created friction in the family but he didn’t budge. For a man famous for political flexibility, this was one moment where he refused to compromise.4. The wife who funded his first big campaignWhen he contested the 1985 Assembly election, Nitish didn’t have money. Manju did. The schoolteacher quietly handed him her savings — about ₹20,000 — to run his campaign. Bihar’s future CM was, in a very literal way, financed by a government-school payslip.5. Movie night with Amitabh BachchanNitish Kumar is a proper, unapologetic Bollywood buff. In 2011, he even hosted a special screening of Aarakshan in Patna with Amitabh Bachchan in attendance. Big B flew in, Nitish showed up, and for one evening Bihar’s chief minister swapped files for films. If you ever needed evidence that cinema runs deep in Bihar’s cultural bloodstream, that moment says it all.6. Teesri Kasam: his all-time favourite filmHis close circle swears that his absolute favourite film is Teesri Kasam, the Raj Kapoor–Waheeda Rehman classic. And here’s the very Nitish twist: when he became CM, he had the government screen Teesri Kasam across rural Bihar using mobile cinema vans — complete with breaks for welfare-scheme announcements. Only Nitish could turn a beloved art film into a governance tool, even if it led to a copyright dispute. 7. Mere Mehboob on loopThe man who projects industrial-corridor seriousness in public has watched Mere Mehboob so many times that it became a long-running college joke. He has always had a soft spot for old Hindi romance — the Urdu dialogues, the gentle longing, the quiet heroism. For someone accused of being emotionally opaque, his movie choices say otherwise.Mere Mehboob – Hindi Full Movie – Ashok Kumar, Rajendra Kumar8. Masala dosa socialistHis food habits are famously austere — vegetarian, simple, lightly spiced, almost monastic. But tucked inside that ascetic diet is one small rebellion: his fondness for masala dosa and vegetarian Indo-Chinese food. Journalists on campaign duty have spotted him at Patna’s classic South Indian restaurants, eating dosa. Even his indulgences are middle-class.9. The man with the wooden cotDespite decades in power, Nitish’s personal quarters remain astonishingly bare: a wooden cot, basic chairs, a lone almirah. At a party event, he once served a minister food on a leaf plate and sat on the floor to eat. You can call it symbolism or simplicity — but it has been consistent for decades.10. The non-dynastNitish and Manju had one son, Nishant — a software engineer who avoids politics with the dedication of a monk avoiding temptation. Party leaders push his name; Nitish deflects every attempt. After a lifetime spent railing against nepotism, he seems determined that the Kumar surname will not become an inherited office.Nitish Kumar’s politics may be the stuff of memes, nine oaths, and endless punchlines about “Paltu Kumar.” But the man behind the headline — the engineer who nearly quit, the husband who refused dowry, the cinephile who watches Teesri Kasam like scripture, the dosa-loving ascetic, the son who still garlands his wife’s statue — is far more layered. Death. Taxes. Nitish taking oath. And somewhere in between, one more rewatch of Mere Mehboob.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And OverpromisingWashington Reports Encouraging Momentum As India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward A Year-End AgreementAsim Munir Steps In Amid Islamabad Terror Attack, Persuades Sri Lanka To Continue With Cricket Tour‘No Impunity For Terrorists’: Shashi Tharoor Endorses Govt Probe As Red Fort Blast Claims 13th LifeDelhi Blast: Security Forces Demolish House of Red Fort Bombing Accused Umar Nabi in Pulwama‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles’Message to world’: Amit Shah vows strictest punishment for Delhi Terror Attack culprits123PhotostoriesAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?Diabetes: Lesser-known symptoms women should be careful aboutJubilee Hills bypoll twist: Congress triumphs, Revanth Reddy emerges as Telangana’s tallest leaderFrom heart to gut: Health benefits of eating water chestnutsHyderabad eyes global spotlight: Govt may rope in Lionel Messi as ‘Telangana Rising’ ambassadorNitish Kumar’s stunning comeback in Bihar: How the veteran leader silenced doubters once againCrowds but no votes: What went wrong with Rahul Gandhi’s Bihar election push?Running in a 400+ AQI? How outdoor workouts in polluted air change our heart, lungs and long-term healthFrom sharing the screen with Salman Khan to becoming an air hostess The unseen journey of Pervien DasturDebris of a terror plot: Delhi bomber’s Pulwama home reduced to rubble123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

His childhood nickname was “Munna” — and to his old friends, he still is. Not the Chief Minister, not the coalition negotiator, but the quiet boy from Bakhtiarpur who preferred books to people and routines to revelry. The name stuck longer than most of his alliances. Benjamin Franklin ostensibly said once: “There are only two certainities in life – death and taxes.” Little did he know, there’s a third: Nitish Kumar taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister. Since his first oath when he lasted seven days, Nitish Kumar has taken oath as Chief Minister a total of nine times (six times as part of NDA and thrice as part of MGB), which means that much like Thanos, the election result might be in doubt but the oath-taking is inevitable. But beyond the political endurance test lies a strangely fascinating man. Here are ten remarkable facts about Nitish Kumar: 1. The engineer who nearly quit politicsBefore he became the default CM of Bihar, Nitish Kumar was a mild-mannered engineer at the Bihar State Electricity Board. He lost his first two elections and, according to friends, seriously thought of abandoning politics for a business career. Patna’s voltage fluctuations may have been more predictable than Bihar’s politics, but he chose the chaos anyway.Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Congress headed for one of its worst performancesBihar election results: NDA stuns MGB in Muslim dominated seats; JD(U) surgesBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122NDA0MGB0OTH0Leads + Wins: 243/243NDA LEADINGExperience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValue2. “Munna” from BakhtiarpurHis childhood nickname was “Munna” — and to his old friends, he still is. Not the Chief Minister, not the coalition negotiator, but the quiet boy from Bakhtiarpur who preferred books to people and routines to revelry. The name stuck longer than some of his alliances.3. The no-dowry groomWhen Nitish married Manju Kumari Sinha in 1973, he insisted on a no-dowry wedding — a radical stand in small-town Bihar of the 70s. It created friction in the family but he didn’t budge. For a man famous for political flexibility, this was one moment where he refused to compromise.4. The wife who funded his first big campaignWhen he contested the 1985 Assembly election, Nitish didn’t have money. Manju did. The schoolteacher quietly handed him her savings — about ₹20,000 — to run his campaign. Bihar’s future CM was, in a very literal way, financed by a government-school payslip.5. Movie night with Amitabh BachchanNitish Kumar is a proper, unapologetic Bollywood buff. In 2011, he even hosted a special screening of Aarakshan in Patna with Amitabh Bachchan in attendance. Big B flew in, Nitish showed up, and for one evening Bihar’s chief minister swapped files for films. If you ever needed evidence that cinema runs deep in Bihar’s cultural bloodstream, that moment says it all.6. Teesri Kasam: his all-time favourite filmHis close circle swears that his absolute favourite film is Teesri Kasam, the Raj Kapoor–Waheeda Rehman classic. And here’s the very Nitish twist: when he became CM, he had the government screen Teesri Kasam across rural Bihar using mobile cinema vans — complete with breaks for welfare-scheme announcements. Only Nitish could turn a beloved art film into a governance tool, even if it led to a copyright dispute. 7. Mere Mehboob on loopThe man who projects industrial-corridor seriousness in public has watched Mere Mehboob so many times that it became a long-running college joke. He has always had a soft spot for old Hindi romance — the Urdu dialogues, the gentle longing, the quiet heroism. For someone accused of being emotionally opaque, his movie choices say otherwise.Mere Mehboob – Hindi Full Movie – Ashok Kumar, Rajendra Kumar8. Masala dosa socialistHis food habits are famously austere — vegetarian, simple, lightly spiced, almost monastic. But tucked inside that ascetic diet is one small rebellion: his fondness for masala dosa and vegetarian Indo-Chinese food. Journalists on campaign duty have spotted him at Patna’s classic South Indian restaurants, eating dosa. Even his indulgences are middle-class.9. The man with the wooden cotDespite decades in power, Nitish’s personal quarters remain astonishingly bare: a wooden cot, basic chairs, a lone almirah. At a party event, he once served a minister food on a leaf plate and sat on the floor to eat. You can call it symbolism or simplicity — but it has been consistent for decades.10. The non-dynastNitish and Manju had one son, Nishant — a software engineer who avoids politics with the dedication of a monk avoiding temptation. Party leaders push his name; Nitish deflects every attempt. After a lifetime spent railing against nepotism, he seems determined that the Kumar surname will not become an inherited office.Nitish Kumar’s politics may be the stuff of memes, nine oaths, and endless punchlines about “Paltu Kumar.” But the man behind the headline — the engineer who nearly quit, the husband who refused dowry, the cinephile who watches Teesri Kasam like scripture, the dosa-loving ascetic, the son who still garlands his wife’s statue — is far more layered. Death. Taxes. Nitish taking oath. And somewhere in between, one more rewatch of Mere Mehboob.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And OverpromisingWashington Reports Encouraging Momentum As India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward A Year-End AgreementAsim Munir Steps In Amid Islamabad Terror Attack, Persuades Sri Lanka To Continue With Cricket Tour‘No Impunity For Terrorists’: Shashi Tharoor Endorses Govt Probe As Red Fort Blast Claims 13th LifeDelhi Blast: Security Forces Demolish House of Red Fort Bombing Accused Umar Nabi in Pulwama‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles’Message to world’: Amit Shah vows strictest punishment for Delhi Terror Attack culprits123PhotostoriesAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?Diabetes: Lesser-known symptoms women should be careful aboutJubilee Hills bypoll twist: Congress triumphs, Revanth Reddy emerges as Telangana’s tallest leaderFrom heart to gut: Health benefits of eating water chestnutsHyderabad eyes global spotlight: Govt may rope in Lionel Messi as ‘Telangana Rising’ ambassadorNitish Kumar’s stunning comeback in Bihar: How the veteran leader silenced doubters once againCrowds but no votes: What went wrong with Rahul Gandhi’s Bihar election push?Running in a 400+ AQI? How outdoor workouts in polluted air change our heart, lungs and long-term healthFrom sharing the screen with Salman Khan to becoming an air hostess The unseen journey of Pervien DasturDebris of a terror plot: Delhi bomber’s Pulwama home reduced to rubble123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

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Benjamin Franklin ostensibly said once: “There are only two certainities in life – death and taxes.” Little did he know, there’s a third: Nitish Kumar taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister. Since his first oath when he lasted seven days, Nitish Kumar has taken oath as Chief Minister a total of nine times (six times…

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Vicky Kaushal goes on over 2,000-calorie deficit to achieve his look for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’

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Vicky Kaushal underwent a drastic physical transformation, gaining 25 kgs for ‘Chhaava’ and then shedding it for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’. A strict calorie deficit and dedicated nutritionist helped him achieve a lean frame for his role as an armed officer. His metabolism aided the process, with further transformations planned post-Bhansali’s film. Known…

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Dampa Bypoll Election Result: MNF’s R Lalthangliana wins against BJP’s Lalhmingthanga Sailo, INC’s John Rotluangliana

Dampa Bypoll Election Result: MNF’s R Lalthangliana wins against BJP’s Lalhmingthanga Sailo, INC’s John Rotluangliana

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AIZAWL: DR. R. Lalthangliana of the Mizo National Front (MNF) won the Dampa Assembly by-election, securing 6,981 votes, an increase of 562 from previous counts. The results were announced on Friday, with counting having begun at 8 am.The bypoll witnessed an impressive 83.07% voter turnout, with 17,351 voters — 8,921 men and 8,430 women —…

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Karakat Election Results 2025 Highlights: Pawan Singh’s wife Jyoti Singh trailing against JD(U)’s Mahabali Singh | India News

Karakat Election Results 2025 Highlights: Pawan Singh’s wife Jyoti Singh trailing against JD(U)’s Mahabali Singh | India News

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NEW DELHI: Counting in the Karakat Assembly constituency began early, with trends showing a tight fight as the day progressed. By Round 14 of the 31-round process, JD(U) candidate Mahabali Singh had pulled ahead, while Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh, found herself trailing. Voting in the constituency was conducted on November 11….

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Khushbu hits back at a ‘Thalaivar 173’ troll; Destroys disrespectful comment, upholds Rajinikanth and Sundar C’s honour

Khushbu hits back at a ‘Thalaivar 173’ troll; Destroys disrespectful comment, upholds Rajinikanth and Sundar C’s honour

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Actress Khushbu has responded strongly to a disrespectful social media comment. The comment targeted Superstar Rajinikanth and Khushbu herself following news about ‘Thalaivar 173’. Khushbu’s sharp reply, which defended the honor of Rajinikanth and Sundar C, has gone viral. Her action highlights the need to confront online misogyny and personal attacks. Within minutes of the…

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Lauren Sánchez captures Jeff Bezos’ explosive fist pump during Blue Origin’s New Glenn fiery Mars launch | Watch viral moment |

Lauren Sánchez captures Jeff Bezos’ explosive fist pump during Blue Origin’s New Glenn fiery Mars launch | Watch viral moment |

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Lauren Sánchez offered an emotional look into one of Blue Origin’s major milestones by sharing a set of photos from the successful New Glenn rocket launch. Her Instagram post highlighted the moment Jeff Bezos celebrated with a powerful fist pump as the rocket climbed toward space carrying two NASA spacecraft bound for Mars. The launch…

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30,000 fossils uncovered in the Arctic show how oceans came back to life after the ‘Great Dying’

30,000 fossils uncovered in the Arctic show how oceans came back to life after the ‘Great Dying’

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A remarkable fossil discovery on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago has unveiled the oldest known oceanic reptile ecosystem from the Age of Dinosaurs. More than 30,000 fossils, including teeth, bones, and coprolites, have been recovered, representing a diverse array of marine reptiles, amphibians, bony fish, and sharks that thrived around 249…

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