His tenure as the BJP’s Bihar state president was particularly notable, as he worked to expand the party’s grassroots reach. Within a year, he transitioned into governance as Deputy Chief Minister, handling multiple crucial portfolios.
Kumar, who moved to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month, tendered his resignation to Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) at Lok Bhavan in Patna, shortly after dissolving the cabinet.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday paid tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, emphasising his lasting legacy and urging the protection of constitutional values.
Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran, reacting on the Nashik sexual harassment case, said that the Tata Group maintains a “zero-tolerance” policy towards any form of coercion or misconduct by its employees.
The Jharkhand government has directed all departments to ensure strict and timely compliance with court orders, citing recent observations by the Supreme Court of India that reinforce accountability in contempt proceedings.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday raised concerns over the timing and conduct of the Centre’s upcoming special session of Parliament, accusing the government of bypassing democratic norms by proceeding without adequate consultation or transparency.
The PCB has banned Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for two years from the PSL after he withdrew at the last moment to join the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, citing a breach of contractual obligations.
The initial hit has been seen in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions, with reduced consumption of fuels such as naphtha, LPG and jet fuel. However, the IEA warned that the impact is likely to spread further as supply shortages persist and prices remain elevated.
The development comes shortly after Nitish Kumar dissolved the state Cabinet and tendered his resignation.
AIFF has condemned alleged racist behaviour during an ISL clash between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC, referring the matter to its Disciplinary Committee while reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on discrimination.
