Bihar: News
Monsoon: Heavy rain warnings in Punjab, Bihar, Himachal, Gujarat
The monsoon has become irregular across India, with the rain-bearing trough moving away from Delhi-NCR and easing over Maharashtra. However, heavy rains are expected in Punjab, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Bihar: 7 dead, several injured in temple stampede
A tragic incident occurred at the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday, leaving at least seven devotees dead and several others injured, NDTV reported.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in several parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several parts of India in the coming week.
Rahul Gandhi slams police for using force against Jharkhand students
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the police's use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand. The protests were against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.
Outrage after Bihar hospital wraps patient's fractured leg in carton
A viral video from a government hospital in Bihar has sparked outrage after it showed a road accident victim's fractured leg being wrapped in cardboard.
NHRC directs 6 states to file FIR against Meta
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in six states to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Meta Platforms, News18 reported.
Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur bypoll; BJP wins Manjalpur, Congress Datia
Prashant Kishor, the Jan Suraaj chief, has won the Bankipur bypoll by a margin of over 18,000 votes against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha and Rashtriya Janata Dal's Rekha Kumari.
Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor leads by 3,500-plus votes
Celebrations were seen at the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) camp office after party founder Prashant Kishor crossed 13,500 votes following the seventh round of counting of the Bankipur Assembly by-election.
How Thane City Police busted exam paper leak racket: Report
The Thane City Police have busted a major exam paper leak racket in Maharashtra. The alleged mastermind, Bijendra Gupta, had planned to leak the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 question paper, The Indian Express reported exclusively.
Debutant Prashant Kishor takes early lead in Bankipur bypoll
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is leading in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar.
Vote counting for bypolls in Bihar, MP, Gujarat underway
The counting of votes for the by-elections in three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, will be held on Monday.
Bihar man beheads sister-in-law, hangs severed head from tree
In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly beheaded by her brother-in-law in Bihar's Jehanabad district, Imadpur village, on Tuesday.
'I'm in Russia': Bihar residents wrongly named in NEET case
Two residents of Kishanganj district, Bihar have claimed they were wrongfully implicated in a protest case related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
'Hope all groups surround...Modi government': CJP after meeting farmer leader
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reached out to farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in a bid to form a united front of farmers, students, and youth.
Debate on anti-paper leak Bill begins in Lok Sabha
The discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill has begun in the Lok Sabha after the proceedings were adjourned till 2pm on Tuesday after the Opposition protested over the use of pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters.
Release minor protesters, no publishing personal data: SC's big directions
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against the protesters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi and other states.
Bihar cop who fired AK-47 at protesters didn't have permission
The Siwan district administration in Bihar on Monday suspended a police constable for firing an AK-47 during student protests on July 25.
'No protester will be left alone': CJP cites government assurance
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that the government has assured them of protecting protesters from legal action.
Kejriwal announces 'national town hall' against E20 on August 1
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will host a "National Town Hall against E20" on August 1 in Delhi, party leader Arvind Kejriwal said.
Cockroach Janta Party urges government to fulfill commitments
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has urged the Indian government to fulfill its commitments following reports of detentions across the country.
Bihar cop, seen firing at protesting students with AK-47, suspended
A Bihar policeman who was seen on viral videos using an AK-47 rifle against protesting students in Siwan district has been suspended.
'Sansad Chalo' march: RAF chief admits 'force gradient' missed standard
The Rapid Action Force (RAF) chief has reportedly admitted that the "force gradient" used for crowd control during the CJP's Sansad Chalo march on June 20 was not up to standard, according to The Indian Express.
Maharashtra TET paper leak case: Mastermind arrested from Bihar
Bijendra Gupta, the alleged mastermind behind the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak, has been arrested by the Maharashtra Police in Bihar.
'We aren't afraid...': Pankaj Tripathi addresses attack on brother
Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has spoken out about the recent attack on his elder brother, Vijayendranath Tiwari, in Gopalganj, Bihar. The incident reportedly occurred due to a land dispute.
Fresh violence at CJP protest: 5 cops injured, metros shut
Youth protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks clashed briefly with police on Wednesday night.
'Ohh My Dog' trailer: Doggies take on bad men!
The makers of Ohh My Dog have released the official trailer for their upcoming family entertainer.
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.