Bihar: News
'Bihar election near, allow 3 common IDs for SIR': SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider allowing Aadhaar, ration cards, and electoral photo identity cards (EPIC cards) as proof of identity for voters in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
SC questions 'timing' of ECI's Bihar voter roll revision
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the timing of the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls.
UP minor, raped by father, dumps newborn in train toilet
A horrifying incident has come to light from Bihar, where a minor girl was allegedly raped by her father.
Bihar family burned alive over witchcraft allegations: Here's what happened
In a shocking event, five members of a family from Bihar's Purnia district were allegedly burned alive by villagers on Sunday night, accusing them of practicing black magic.
Self-styled healers beat 'possessed' Karnataka woman to death during 'exorcism'
A 55-year-old woman, Geetamma, was allegedly beaten to death during an exorcism ritual in Shivamogga district of Karnataka on Monday night.
SC agrees to hear petitions challenging Bihar electoral roll revision
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision for a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Mumbai: Man poisons nephew to death over personal dispute
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old boy in Mumbai.
Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish over Patna businessman's murder
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar over the recent murder of businessman Gopal Khemka.
Supreme Court to hear petitions against Bihar electoral rolls revision
The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the Election Commission's (EC) decision to revise electoral rolls in Bihar on July 10.
Modi calls Trinidad PM 'Bihar's daughter'—what's her connection to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday as part of his two-day official visit.
Minor househelp murders woman, son in Delhi for scolding him
A shocking incident of double murder has come to light in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar. A domestic helper allegedly killed a woman and her teenage son after being scolded.
'Don't like Brahmins': Bihar cop beats, makes e-rickshawalla lick spit
A police officer in Sheikhpura, Bihar, has been suspended after he allegedly assaulted an e-rickshaw driver and forced him to lick his spit.
Bihar's ₹100cr road-widening project leaves trees growing in middle
A ₹100 crore road widening project on the Patna-Gaya main road in Jehanabad, Bihar, has raised eyebrows after dozens of trees standing in the middle of the road were left as is.
Video: Bihar woman marries nephew-in-law in front of husband, daughter
In a bizarre incident, a woman in Bihar's Jamui district married her nephew-in-law in front of her estranged husband and daughter on June 20 at a village temple in Sikheria.
Monsoon to cover more parts of North India by Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the southwest monsoon will reach several parts of North India, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Nitish Kumar announces pension hike for elderly, disabled, widowed women
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major increase in the monthly pension for the elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women.
Monsoon reaches Bihar, UP; heavy rainfall likely in eastern India
The southwest monsoon has reached Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and most parts of Uttarakhand.
Modi to flag off 1st locomotive for Guinea from Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first locomotive manufactured in India for export to Guinea on Friday.
Monsoon arriving in eastern UP, MP, Bihar this weekend: Skymet
The southwest monsoon is likely to cover eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), and Bihar by this weekend, according to Skymet Meteorology and Climate Change President GP Sharma.
Amethi: Five killed as ambulance hits parked jeep
In a tragic incident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, five people were killed when an ambulance rammed into a parked jeep early Sunday morning.
Raghunathpur derailment caused by failure to detect rail flaws: Report
The October 2023 derailment of the North-East Express at Raghunathpur Station in Bihar was caused by a failure to promptly detect rail flaws, a final investigation report revealed.
Rahul Gandhi slams EC's 'unsigned, evasive' reply
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) over alleged election "match-fixing" in Maharashtra.
Election Commission dismisses Rahul Gandhi's 'match-fixing' allegations in Maharashtra polls
The Election Commission of India has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match-fixing" in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Chirag Paswan hints at contesting upcoming Bihar polls
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has hinted at a possible return to Bihar state politics ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
MP: 'Munna Bhai-style' scam exposed; imposters caught taking police exam
The 2023 Madhya Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam has been marred by a major cheating scandal.
Rain expected in Mumbai, Odisha, Bengal; check full weather forecast
The southwest monsoon has hit India eight days early, bringing with it heavy rainfall across several regions.
Rahul Gandhi's 'surprise' DU visit stirs controversy; here's what happened
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visit to the North Campus of Delhi University (DU) on Thursday has triggered a controversy.
Sonu Nigam blasts media for spreading misinformation in Kannada row
Renowned singer Sonu Nigam took to Instagram to complain about the spread of falsehoods linking him to a recent Kannada language controversy.
'Bihar Police tried stopping me,' alleges Rahul Gandhi; shares video
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, has accused Bihar's NDA government of undermining democratic rights.
KIIT students allege assault near campus, claim police van present
A bunch of students of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar were allegedly assaulted and molested by three unidentified men.
Tejashwi Yadav hails caste census as 'transformative moment' for India
Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has welcomed the Indian government's decision to collect caste-based data in the upcoming national census.
IMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.
Caste-based enumeration to be part of upcoming census: Union government
The Indian government has announced that it will include caste-based enumeration in the upcoming decennial census.
IMD predicts rain in 6 states, intense heat in Northwest
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several states.
'Will pursue every terrorist till..Earth's end': Modi after Pahalgam attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a stark warning to terrorists after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people.
Congress protests outside ED headquarters after Sonia, Rahul Gandhi chargesheeted
The Congress Party has launched a countrywide protest against the Centre and its investigative agencies.
Buddhist monks seek control of Mahabodhi temple; who controls it?
The peaceful temple town of Bodh Gaya, located on the banks of Niranjana river in Bihar, is undergoing a major upheaval.
₹10L cr investment planned to recondition highways: Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government has announced an ambitious two-year plan to invest a whopping ₹10 lakh crore. The investment is aimed at enhancing the country's national highways, with a keen eye on upgrading infrastructure in the Northeast region.
Thunderstorms, lightning for Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi cools down
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and lightning in several states, including West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Congress workers clash with Bihar police; Kanhaiya Kumar, others detained
In a major flashpoint of tensions in Bihar, police clashed with Congress workers during its Palayan Roko, Naukri Do padyatra led by Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday.
47 killed in rain-related incidents in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand
Rain, lightning, and hailstorms battered Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand on Thursday, killing at least 47 people and injuring many more.
Bihar BJP minister distributes blankets in 40-degree heat; gets trolled
Bihar's Sports Minister Surendra Mehta has become a target for trolls after he gifted over 500 blankets to the poor of Ahiyapur village at an event.
Bihar's ₹40L clock tower stops working a day after inauguration
A clock tower hastily made operational in Bihar has stopped working a day after being activated.
15 JD(U) leaders leave party for supporting Waqf Bill
In a major political development, 15 Muslim leaders of the Janata Dal United party have resigned over the party's support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do': Rahul Gandhi launches 'White T-shirt Movement'
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi joined a padyatra led by Kanhaiya Kumar, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) in-charge in Bihar, on Monday.
RJD to challenge Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) will challenge the new Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court. This comes after the President approved the bill on Saturday, making it law.
Man arrested for raping 13-year-old cancer patient in Thane
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a 13-year-old cancer patient in Maharashtra's Thane district.