Bihar: News
After Bihar, ECI begins voter list revision process in Delhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has started preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi.
ECI revises guidelines: Colored candidate photos, serial numbers on EVMs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced new guidelines for the design and printing of electronic voting machine (EVM) ballot papers.
Why India does not import corn from US
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently criticized India's trade decisions, especially its refusal to import corn from the US.
'Khada ho': Nitish Kumar orders standing ovation for PM Modi
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday asked a gathering in Purnea to give Prime Minister Narendra Modi a standing ovation. The PM was in the region to inaugurate projects worth ₹36,000 crore, including the first airport in Seemanchal.
'Whenever Bihar progresses, Congress-RJD insult state': Modi slams 'bidi-Bihar' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) over a controversial social media post by Kerala Congress.
'Will scrap entire Bihar SIR exercise if...': SC warns ECI
The Supreme Court has warned the Election Commission of India (ECI) that it will set aside the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar if any illegality is found in its methodology.
PM Modi to visit Bihar's Purnea, launch projects worth ₹36,000cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Purnea district in Bihar on Monday to address a rally and launch development projects worth ₹36,000 crore.
Tejashwi urges votes in his name across all 243 seats
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has appealed to voters in Bihar to cast their votes for him in all 243 constituencies.
Nepal unrest: Indian pilgrims attacked, looted near border
A group of Indian pilgrims returning from the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu were attacked on Thursday.
BJP slams Congress over AI video featuring Modi, late mother
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress party for releasing what appears to be an AI-generated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, Heeraben.
Nationwide electoral rolls revision likely to begin in October
A nationwide revision of electoral rolls, called Special Intensive Revision (SIR), is likely to start by October, sources in the Election Commission told India Today.
ECI directs Bihar CEO to accept Aadhaar for SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directions to accept the Aadhaar card as the 12th document for inclusion in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Video: Congress MP carried on villager's back during flood inspection
A video of villagers carrying Katihar MP Tariq Anwar on a villager's back during a flood inspection in Bihar has gone viral.
Congress compares Bihar and bidis after GST reforms; sparks row
The Indian National Congress's Kerala has drawn flak for a now-deleted post on X, in which it compared Bihar with bidis over the BJP-led Centre's recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) changes.
Litti chokha: A must-try Bihari delicacy
A traditional dish from the heartland of Bihar, litti chokha is probably the most unique dish one can have. Best enjoyed as a morning meal, it offers a perfect start to the day.
'I may forgive, but…': Modi reacts to mother abuse row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) alliance in Bihar over derogatory remarks made against him and his late mother, Heeraben Modi, at a recent rally.
'Hydrogen bomb coming': Rahul threatens new exposé on 'vote chori'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has issued a stern warning to the BJP, stating that his party will soon release a "hydrogen bomb" of discoveries on alleged "vote chori" (vote stealing).
Bihar electoral rolls: Nearly 30,000 voters seek inclusion
Nearly 30,000 electors in Bihar, whose names were deleted during the draft stage of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, have sought inclusion in the final roll.
Congress alleges 947 voters in one Bihar house; villagers fact-check
Local authorities and the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer have provided clarifications after the Congress Party alleged that 947 voters in Nidani village, Bodh Gaya, are registered under a single house number.
Delhiites losing 8.2yrs of lives to high air pollution: Report
A report has revealed that Delhi residents are losing an average of 8.2 years of their life expectancy due to high PM2.5 concentrations.
Bihar on high alert after 3 Jaish terrorists enter state
The Bihar Police Headquarters has issued a statewide high alert after receiving intelligence inputs about the infiltration of Pakistan-based terrorists.
Rahul, Tejashwi ride motorcycles in Bihar, Tej Pratap takes jab
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav are currently on a 16-day "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar.
ECI is BJP's agent, says Rahul Gandhi at Bihar rally
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as an agent for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Bihar electoral rolls: 98.2% voter data collected, ahead of schedule
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that it has received documents from 98.2% of voters in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Bihar engineer's hidden assets exceed ₹100cr, raids reveal
Vinod Kumar Rai, a superintendent engineer in Bihar's rural development department, is under investigation for allegedly amassing wealth beyond his known income.
What's special about Asia's widest six-lane bridge in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Aunta-Simaria bridge, India's widest extradosed cable-stayed bridge, in poll-bound Bihar.
'Clerks, peons lose job after arrest; why not ministers?' Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended the new bills that seek to remove prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from their posts if they are arrested and denied bail for 30 days.
Nitin Gadkari dismisses claims that 20% ethanol blend harms engines
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has dismissed claims that blending 20% ethanol with petrol is harmful to engines.
Bihar voters excluded from draft roll can submit Aadhaar: SC
The Supreme Court has allowed voters excluded from the draft electoral roll in Bihar to submit their applications for inclusion online.
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; Rajya Sabha reconvening at 2pm
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha reconvened at 11:00am on Thursday, the last day of the Parliament's 21-day Monsoon Session.
Lok Sabha: Jan Vishwas Bill introduced amid opposition protests
The government has introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
'Chori' allegations insult Constitution: ECI on Gandhi's 'vote theft' claim
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected demands to release CCTV footage from polling booths, citing concerns over voter privacy.
'Vote chori': ECI gives Rahul Gandhi 7-day ultimatum
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a seven-day ultimatum to either submit an affidavit supporting his "vote chori" allegations or apologize publicly.
'Vote chori' an insult to Constitution: CEC on Rahul Gandhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reacted strongly to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote fraud."
Bihar voter list fraud: Thousands found registered at fake addresses
An investigative report by The Reporters' Collective has revealed major discrepancies in the electoral rolls of Bihar.
West Bengal: Bus collides with truck; 10 dead, 35 injured
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning when a bus carrying pilgrims from Bihar collided with a parked truck on National Highway-19 in East Burdwan, West Bengal.
'Publish list of 65 lakh deleted voters': SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish a district-wise list of around 65 lakh voters who have been omitted from Bihar's draft electoral roll.
After Bihar deputy CM, mayor caught having 'twin voter IDs'
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Muzaffarpur Mayor Nirmala Devi after allegations that she holds two voter ID cards.
'Bihar's SIR voter-friendly, gives electors more options': Supreme Court
The Supreme Court, while hearing petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list in Bihar, disagreed with the argument that the Election Commission's exercise is "anti-voter" and exclusionary.
Meet Minta Devi: 124-year-old 'first-time' voter
Several MPs from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Tuesday wore T-shirts with "Minta Devi" and her picture during a protest in the Parliament House complex.
After 'Dog Babu,' 'Cat Kumar' seeks residential certificate in Bihar
Bihar is once again in the news for a bizarre certificate scandal.
Rahul Gandhi, other opposition leaders, protesting 'vote chori' detained
The Delhi Police have detained several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut and Sagarika Ghose, among others, who were on their way to the Election Commission of India headquarters.
Bihar deputy CM issued notice for having 2 voter IDs
Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has been issued a notice by the Election Commission for allegedly having two voter ID cards.
Opposition MPs to march to ECI office against Bihar's SIR
Over 300 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition will stage a protest march from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Delhi on Monday.
Bihar polls: No voter will be deleted without prior notice
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has assured the Supreme Court that no voter will be deleted from the electoral rolls in Bihar without prior notice.
Tie rakhi to me, vote for me: Tejashwi's Bihar appeal
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, has written a letter to the sisters of Bihar on Rakshabandhan.
'Shri Ram, Kauwwa'—Fake residence applications surge in Bihar amid SIR
In a bizarre turn of events, officials inthe Khagariaa district of Bihar have discovered fake applications for residence certificates under the names of Hindu deities Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, as well as a crow.
L&T wins major contract for a solar plant in Bihar
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged a major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to set up a grid-connected 116 megawatt alternating current (MWac) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bihar's Lakhisarai district.
Kanwariyas' vehicle comes in contact with live wire; 5 killed
A tragic accident in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, claimed the lives of five kanwariyas late Sunday night.
Tejashwi Yadav gets ECI notice over 'deleted' name from rolls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav. The commission sought clarification on his claim that his name was deleted from Bihar's electoral roll.
ECI dismisses Chidambaram's claims on voter list deletions as 'baseless'
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's claims about potential deletions from the voter list in Tamil Nadu as "misleading" and "baseless."
Tejashwi's name in Bihar voter list: ECI clears air
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that his name is missing from the revised draft voters' list in Bihar.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:00pm amid opposition ruckus
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on Friday after opposition members created a ruckus over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
AIIMS Patna security guard's 2 children burned alive at home
In a shocking incident, two children of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna security guards were allegedly burnt alive by unidentified miscreants on Thursday.
Bihar SIR: SC to hear pleas on August 12, 13
The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar on August 12 and 13.
'Joote se maarenge': MLA spars with secretary 'Panchayat' series style
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Bhai Virendra has sparked a controversy after an audio clip of him threatening a Panchayat Sachiv went viral.
Bihar SIR: Nearly 92% voters submit enumeration forms
The Election Commission (EC) of India has announced that nearly 92% of voters in Bihar have submitted their enumeration forms.
Rajnath Singh initiates debate on Op Sindoor in Lok Sabha
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has initiated the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha.
Bihar: Woman raped in ambulance after home guard recruitment event
A shocking incident of alleged sexual assault has come to light in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
No more Lok Sabha disruptions? Centre, opposition reach consensus
The Lok Sabha is set to resume normal proceedings from Monday, following an all-party meeting chaired by Speaker Om Birla, where a consensus was reached between the Centre and opposition parties.
'If you think...': Rahul warns ECI over Bihar voter list
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has issued a stern warning to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
'Should we allow dead voters?': EC chief defends Bihar's SIR
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, amid opposition protests.
Why EC has removed 52L electors from Bihar's electoral rolls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed over 52 lakh names from the electoral rolls in Bihar during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Delhi tops India list for highest abusive language usage
Delhi has emerged as the state with the highest usage of abusive language, especially toward women, a nationwide survey has found.
Bihar to have 1,200 voters per polling station
Bihar will be the first state in India to have a limit of 1,200 voters per polling station in the upcoming assembly elections.
5 men, all armed, enter Patna hospital; shoot patient dead
Five armed men stormed Paras Hospital in Patna, Bihar, on Thursday and shot a patient named Chandan Mishra before fleeing the scene.
Pahalgam attack, Bihar roll revision: Congress's focus for monsoon session
The Congress party has decided to raise several critical issues in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, which will run from July 21 to August 21.
Illegal immigrants from Nepal, Myanmar in Bihar: Voter list revision
A door-to-door survey conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar has revealed a surprising fact.
'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.