Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge mocks Nitish Kumar's flip-flop as he resigns as Bihar Chief Minister, citing 'Aaya Ram, gaya Ram' analogy. Kharge suggests prior knowledge of Kumar's intentions, referencing hints from Tejashwi Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Jairam Ramesh adds, Kumar's frequent political shifts rival chameleons in color-changing ability. He accuses BJP of orchestrating the drama to distract from Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Kumar justifies exit, stating "nothing was right" in the alliance with RJD and Congress. Kumar resigned and is set to be sworn in again with BJP support. Bihar political turmoil persists.

Ukraine's security service, the SBU, reveals a corruption scandal in a $40 million arms purchase by the military. Five senior officials from the defence ministry and an arms supplier are under investigation for signing a contract for 100,000 mortar shells in August 2022, with no delivery made despite advance payment. Corruption remains a significant challenge for Ukraine's EU aspirations. The SBU's probe implicates former and current defence ministry officials and arms supplier managers in the embezzlement of nearly 1.5 billion hryvnias. Despite anti-corruption efforts, Ukraine faces ongoing challenges in combating corrupt practices within its institutions.

The Janata Dal (United) accuses the Congress of engineering Nitish Kumar's departure from the INDIA bloc, attributing it to a leadership dispute. JD(U) leader KC Tyagi alleges that Mamata Banerjee was coerced into proposing Mallikarjun Kharge as the alliance's prime ministerial candidate, contrary to prior agreements of a leaderless coalition. Tyagi further criticizes Congress for prolonging seat-sharing discussions, citing internal tensions within the alliance. In response, Congress dismisses Kumar as a "chameleon" and attempts to downplay the significance of the INDIA bloc's disarray. The developments underscore growing rifts within the opposition alliance ahead of crucial elections.

Nitish Kumar exits the alliance with RJD and resigns as Bihar Chief Minister, marking his fifth flip-flop in a decade. He met Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar to tender his resignation and staked claim to form a new government with BJP support. Despite BJP's earlier assertion of closing doors for Kumar, they join hands again. BJP's Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha likely to be Deputy CMs. Kumar's resignation deals a blow to the INDIA alliance ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Political speculations arise amidst Kumar's frequent political shifts.

After Nitish Kumar's resignation as Bihar Chief Minister, BJP's Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha are set to become Deputy Chief Ministers. The decision was made during a legislative party meeting where BJP MLAs unanimously passed the proposal to form an NDA government. Choudhary was elected as the legislative party leader, while Sinha will serve as the deputy leader. This development follows BJP's confirmation of forming a government in alliance with JD(U) and other partners. The move marks the end of the 'Mahagathbandhan' rule in Bihar, triggered by political shifts and Kumar's resignation.            

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have urged for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate aid delivery, expressing grave apprehensions over the conflict's expansion in the region. The joint statement also emphasized civil nuclear cooperation, counter-terrorism measures, and defence collaborations between India and France. Discussions encompassed various geopolitical issues, including the Israel-Hamas conflict and the war in Ukraine. Both leaders highlighted the significance of upholding international law and fostering peace. The statement underscores the deepening partnership between the two nations across multiple domains, aiming at regional stability and global peace.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will observe twin carrier operations of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders Conference in March aboard INS Vikrant. The recently refurbished INS Vikrant will join INS Vikramaditya in showcasing fighter operations with MiG-29 K aircraft. Singh will inaugurate the first MH 60R squadron in Cochin before embarking on the sea journey. INS Vikrant, currently undergoing sea trials, will participate in the multinational Milan exercise off Visakhapatnam. This display of naval power comes amid increasing threats to maritime security, including from Houthi militia and Somali pirates, highlighting India's role in regional stability.

After resigning as Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar cited discord within the coalition as the reason behind his decision. "Not everything was alright... I tried to make it work, couldn't," he stated. Following JD(U) MLAs' meeting, Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Rajendra Arlekar, ending the 18-month alliance with RJD and Congress. With BJP's support, he's set to take oath as CM again today. BJP likely to have two Deputy CMs, with Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha as frontrunners. BJP legislators have pledged their support. Nitish Kumar's return reshapes Bihar's political landscape.

Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, has surpassed Elon Musk to become the world's wealthiest individual, according to Forbes. Arnault's net worth soared to $207.8 billion after a $23.6 billion increase, while Musk's stood at $204.5 billion. LVMH's market cap reached $388.8 billion compared to Tesla's $586.14 billion. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambani ranks 11th with $104.4 billion, and Gautam Adani is 16th at $75.7 billion. LVMH's recent Q4 sales surge and plans for UPI implementation in France were also highlighted. In contrast, Tesla shares tumbled over 12% after Musk warned of slower sales growth.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, marking a significant departure from the grand alliance he formed just 18 months ago with Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD. Kumar, also the President of Janata Dal (United), is speculated to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). With the governor accepting his resignation, Kumar will serve as caretaker chief minister until a new government is established. This marks Kumar's fourth political shift. The BJP, holding the largest number of MPs in Bihar, potentially opens a new chapter in the state's political landscape.