Bihar: News
IMD warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in 15 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for 15 states, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
India to now track every sailor across Gulf waters
India has decided to step up its surveillance of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Supreme Court pulls up Patna HC over 'grabbing breast' order
The Supreme Court has slammed the Patna High Court over its controversial ruling that attempted removal of a woman's salwar and pressing her chest does not amount to an attempt to rape.
Bihar bypoll: Prashant Kishor declares assets worth nearly ₹100cr
Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj Party and a candidate for the Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, has declared assets worth ₹96 crore in his election affidavit.
Man blown apart, 7 injured in TN metal-smelting factory fire
A man was blown into pieces after a giant boiler exploded, causing a massive fire at a private steel smelting unit in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
BJP candidate withdrawal in Bihar bypoll 'unprecedented': Prashant Kishor
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has called the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) recent candidate withdrawal in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly bypoll "unprecedented."
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Bihar, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted active monsoon conditions across northern, eastern, and northeastern India on Saturday.
BJP replaces candidates for Bankipur Assembly bypoll
In a surprising turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has changed its candidate for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar.
MP: Former home minister's supporters go on rampage, block highway
A major protest erupted in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the upcoming assembly bypoll.
Bihar government to sack 3,000 teachers hired using fake degrees
The Bihar government has decided to terminate the services of over three thousand teachers who were appointed using fake degrees and forged educational certificates.
13 schools closed every day in India last year: Report
The number of schools in India has declined from 14,71,473 in the 2024-25 academic year to 14,66,682 in 2025-26.
After NEET, allegations of paper leak in UGC-NET exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing fresh allegations of a paper leak in the UGC-NET June 2026 exam.
SUV with 'Member of Parliament' sticker rams biker, killing him
A man was killed and another critically injured after their motorcycle was hit by a Scorpio SUV bearing a 'Member of Parliament' (MP) sticker in Bihar's East Champaran district late on Sunday night.
Prashant Kishor to contest Bankipur bypoll on Jan Suraaj ticket
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor will make his electoral debut in the upcoming Bankipur assembly bypoll in Bihar.
Red alert issued in Mumbai, adjoining areas; heavy rain expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of active monsoon conditions across large parts of India on July 5 and 6.
Pocketless gowns, monitored breaks: Ram Temple's strict protocols after theft
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya has tightened its security measures after cash and valuables were stolen from the temple donation.
SC refuses PIL to probe Bharat Bhushan Tiwari's encounter killing
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged extrajudicial killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari.
'Papa save me...': JEE aspirant's mysterious call before death
A 17-year-old engineering aspirant from Araria district, Bihar, died under mysterious circumstances in Kota, Rajasthan.
NCERT introduces chapter on 'Emergency' in Class IX textbook
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a section on the Emergency in its Class IX textbook for the first time, describing it as "one of the major challenges" to Indian democracy.
'Papa, save me': 10-year-old's last words before being abducted, raped
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by a cab driver in South Delhi on Monday.
Pankaj Tripathi reaches Patna to see injured brother
Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has rushed to Patna, Bihar, after his elder brother Vijendranath Tiwari was allegedly attacked over a land dispute.
Pankaj Tripathi's brother was attacked with an axe; neighbor arrested
In a shocking incident, Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi's elder brother, Vijendranath Tiwari, was allegedly attacked with an axe on June 21.
Impersonators giving exam, students checking phones: Malpractices mar NEET retest
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination on Sunday was marred by incidents of malpractice.
Why was Pankaj Tripathi's brother attacked in Bihar?
Bijendra Nath Tiwari, the brother of Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi, was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons in Bihar.
Bihar: Woman gang-raped by 5 men, bullet removed from vagina
A woman in Begusarai, Bihar, was allegedly gang-raped by five men on June 11.
3-year-old dies after sexual assault by migrant worker near Chennai
A three-year-old girl died after she was sexually assaulted by a migrant worker in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.
IMD warns of severe weather conditions across India next week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning across the country from June 12 to June 17.
Orange, yellow alert in Kerala, Karnataka; storm likely in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a stormy Thursday in Delhi and parts of Northwest India.
Patna court pauses arrest of educator Khan Sir
A Patna district court has granted interim relief to popular educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir.
Monsoon reaches South India, heavy rainfall expected in Kerala, Karnataka
The southwest monsoon has reached South India, bringing widespread rainfall to southern and coastal regions.
4 killed in massive fire at Bihar hospital's ICU ward
A major fire broke out at the Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Thursday.
Modi government readies $4B stimulus to boost economy
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹39,290 crore ($4 billion) package of projects and initiatives aimed at stabilizing aviation fuel prices, reforming urban transport, and developing national highway infrastructure.
'Samrat should evict me': Rabri Devi on bungalow row
Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has dared Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to evict her from the government bungalow at 10, Circular Road.
Severe weather kills 28 across UP, Bengal, Bihar, MP
Severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, have wreaked havoc across northern India. The states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have been the worst hit.
SC upholds ECI's right to conduct special electoral roll revision
The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission of India's (ECI) authority to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Video: Gang members frisk Bihar cops before house raid
In Patna, Bihar, two Station House Officers (SHOs) have been suspended after a video surfaced showing police officers being frisked by supporters of the notorious Sonu-Monu gang.
Extreme heat wave conditions likely in parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted that heat wave conditions will continue to prevail in Central India till the end of May.
Railway staff checking empty train finds woman's chopped-up body
In a shocking incident, railway staff discovered a woman's headless torso and limbs inside a trunk and bag on the Chhapra-Gomti Nagar Express at Lucknow's Gomtinagar station.
Bihar: Fire breaks out in passenger train at Sasaram station
A fire broke out in a coach of the Sasaram-Patna fast passenger train at Sasaram railway station in Bihar on Monday morning.
Inside NEET-UG 2026 paper leak trail
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday canceled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026. The decision was taken after allegations of a large-scale paper leak surfaced.
CBI takes over probe into Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
'Girls don't need education': Bihar education minister's remarks spark outrage
Bihar's newly appointed Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has sparked controversy with his recent comments on girls' education.
Weather update today: Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms forecast across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in New Delhi, the eastern coast, and the northeast till early May.
25-meter slab of Vikramshila Setu in Bihar collapses
A 25-meter slab of the Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, collapsed into the Ganges River early on Monday.
Pune: 3-year-old boy raped, murdered by minor neighbor
In a shocking incident, a three-year-old boy was allegedly raped and murdered by a minor in Pune.
IMD issues rain alert for states in North, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several states from Friday.
'You are my family': Modi addresses last rally in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a rally in Barrackpore, West Bengal, ahead of the second phase of elections.
Delhi doctor's speeding car kills e-rickshaw driver, injures 5 others
A speeding car rammed into an e-rickshaw in northwest Delhi's Model Town area on Friday evening, killing the driver and injuring five others.
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal record highest-ever voter turnout
West Bengal has recorded a historic voter turnout of 92.9% in the polling for the first phase of the state Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission (EC).
'90% women join politics after entering politicians' rooms': Bihar MP
Independent MP from Bihar Pappu Yadav has sparked controversy with his remarks on women in politics.
Samrat Choudhary takes oath as BJP's 1st CM in Bihar
Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary named new Bihar chief minister
Samrat Choudhary of the BJP has been named the new Chief Minister of Bihar.
'New government will have...full cooperation': Nitish Kumar in resignation note
Nitish Kumar, the leader of Janata Dal (United), has resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
ECI deviated from SIR procedure in Bengal: SC judge
Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Supreme Court has flagged some concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, saying the Election Commission deviated from the process in other states like Bihar.
UP: Bus returning from wedding procession rams truck, 6 killed
A tragic accident occurred in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday when a bus returning from a wedding procession collided with a truck.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
What caused stampede at temple in Nalanda, Bihar?
A stampede occurred on Tuesday at the Maa Sheetla Mandir in Maghra village, Nalanda district of Bihar, which left eight devotees, all women, dead and over a dozen people injured.
8 women devotees killed in stampede at Bihar temple
A stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday claimed the lives of eight women.
How can Nitish stay CM after resigning from Legislative Council?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the state legislative council, paving the way for his resignation from the chief ministerial post, following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
Nitish Kumar quits Legislative Council weeks after winning RS poll
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned as a member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The resignation was submitted by Janata Dal United (JDU) MLC Sanjay Gandhi at the Bihar Legislative Council secretariat.
Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar MLA after Rajya Sabha election
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has resigned from the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
12 ISIS, Al-Qaeda-linked suspects, who met via gaming app, arrested
A multi-state operation has led to the arrest of 12 people with suspected links to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Why Lok Sabha could soon have 816 MPs from 543
The Indian government is planning to introduce two key bills in the ongoing Parliament session.
Bihar: 4 Mahagathbandhan MLAs missing during Rajya Sabha voting
The Mahagathbandhan in Bihar faced a major setback on Monday as four of its MLAs skipped voting in the Rajya Sabha elections.
Rajasthan, Jharkhand police seize expired food items in separate raids
In a major crackdown on food safety violations, authorities in Rajasthan and Jharkhand have seized large quantities of expired and adulterated food items, with the Rajasthan consignment destroyed under official supervision and the Jharkhand consignment marked for destruction.
Speech-impaired teen beaten to death over World Cup final 'cheer'
A 17-year-old speech-impaired boy, Kundan Kumar, was allegedly beaten to death in Bihar's Vaishali district during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final.
Who'll replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday, nearly four months after he was sworn in for a record 10th time as CM.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to file Rajya Sabha nomination today
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, sparking a flurry of political activity in Patna and fueling speculation over who could succeed him as CM.
IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves across India from March
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a hotter-than-normal March this year, with an early onset of summer.
Cool mornings, scorching afternoons: North India's March heat starts early
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a strange weather pattern for Monday.
Video: Bihar bride shot by neighbor during her wedding
An 18-year-old bride was critically injured after being shot during her wedding ceremony in Chausa, Buxar district of Bihar.
Rain, hail, strong winds to batter 7 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe weather conditions in seven states over the next 24 hours.
Lucknow: 'Drunk' driver overturns sleeper bus; 7 dead, 45 hurt
A tragic accident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Lucknow on Monday left seven dead and 45 others injured.