Bihar: News
'Mahagathbandhan's manifesto our resolution; all promises will be fulfilled': Tejashwi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has said that the manifesto of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is a promise to voters.
Prashant Kishor in trouble over voter IDs; ECI issues notice
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor is reportedly registered as a voter in both West Bengal and Bihar.
ECI to announce schedule for nationwide electoral rolls revision tomorrow
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in multiple states on October 27.
Nitish will not be CM again if NDA wins: Tejashwi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been "hijacked" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Bihar's 4 'most wanted' gangsters killed in Delhi encounter
In a major police operation, four notorious gangsters of the Sigma Gang were killed in an encounter with the Delhi and Bihar Police early Thursday.
'Loan waivers, ₹30,000 salary for Jeevika Didis': Tejashwi's poll promises
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised to make all Jeevika CM (community mobilizer) Didis permanent government employees if his party comes to power in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Bihar Assembly elections: Hemant Soren's JMM withdraws; blames 'political conspiracy'
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has withdrawn from the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
₹23 crore-worth liquor seized in dry Bihar ahead of election
Since the announcement of the Bihar assembly election schedule on October 6, enforcement agencies have seized liquor, cash, drugs, and freebies worth ₹64.13 crore.
'Lost ticket because I didn't pay bribe': Bihar Congress MLA
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, a sitting MLA from Kasba, Afaque Alam, has accused top party leaders, including Congress chief Rajesh Ram, state in-charge Krishna Allavaru, and legislative party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan, of demanding bribes.
Bihar polls: LJP (R) candidate's nomination rejected
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar has suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Bihar IAF retiree stages funeral to see 'who'd show up'
In a bizarre turn of events, a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer staged his own funeral in Gaya, Bihar.
Prashant Kishor rules out contesting Bihar polls
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming Bihar elections.
Folk singer Maithili Thakur joins BJP ahead of Bihar elections
Folk singer Maithili Thakur has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Bihar polls: Lalu distributes tickets even as seat-sharing talks continue
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led Mahagathbandhan is yet to finalize its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
'Parity for BJP-JD(U), Chirag Paswan's gain': Analyzing NDA's Bihar seat-sharing
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar elections.
In-laws drugged, 12 brides fled with ₹30lakh-worth-jewelry on Karwa Chauth
In a shocking incident on Karwa Chauth night, 12 newlywed brides fled their homes in Aligarh after drugging their in-laws.
Bihar: 3 men drown after overloaded boat capsizes in flood
A tragic incident occurred late Saturday night in Motihari, Bihar, when an overloaded boat capsized in floodwaters.
Bihar Assembly Elections: AIMIM to contest 100 seats
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced its decision to contest around 100 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
5 Bihar villagers declared 'dead' in voter list turn up
With the first phase of the Bihar elections just weeks away, a shocking error has come to light.
Voters excluded from Bihar electoral-list to get free legal aid
The Supreme Court has ordered free legal aid for those excluded from Bihar's final voters' list.
Prashant Kishor's party releases first candidates list; includes doctors, mathematician
The Jan Suraaj party, founded by Prashant Kishor, has announced its first list of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Outgoing Bihar assembly met for just 146 days in 5yrs
The outgoing Bihar legislative assembly convened for just 146 days, the lowest of all its five-year terms, a report by PRS Legislative has revealed.
'Won't contest Bihar polls if…': NDA allies' seat-sharing tussle intensifies
Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi has issued a stern warning to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
'Our alliance with people': Prashant Kishor rejects Chirag Paswan tie-up
Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor has ruled out any alliance between his party and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) led by Chirag Paswan.
20-km-long jam on Delhi-Kolkata highway; vehicles stuck for 4 days
A massive traffic jam on National Highway 19 has left thousands of commuters and truck drivers stranded for three to four days.
Bihar elections 2025: Police to use horses, boats to patrol?
The Bihar assembly elections will see a total of 90,712 polling booths set up across the state, the Election Commission announced on Monday.
SIR 'prerogative' of EC, directive to them is interference: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is the exclusive domain of the Election Commission.
Who is Maithili Thakur? Singer rumored to contest Bihar elections
Folk singer Maithili Thakur has been in the news recently after meeting BJP leaders Union Minister Nityanand Rai and Vinod Tawde.
Maithili Thakur contesting Bihar election? Folk singer drops hints
Folk singer Maithili Thakur has sparked speculation about her possible political debut in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Bhojpuri actor arrested for raping, marrying woman under false identity
The Ghaziabad Police have arrested a 31-year-old Bhojpuri actor and influencer, Mani Meraj, alias Ramdi Miraj Alam.
Election Commission unveils new app to streamline electoral processes
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a new digital platform called ECI Net.
Bihar Election 2025: AAP releases first list of candidates
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections.
What are 17 new initiatives announced for Bihar Assembly polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced 17 new initiatives for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, which will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Bihar election to be held on November 6 and 11
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced dates for the Bihar Assembly election.
Aahana Kumra receives death, rape threats from Pawan Singh fans
Actor Aahana Kumra, who was recently evicted from the reality show Rise And Fall, has revealed that she received severe death and rape threats from fans of fellow contestant Pawan Singh.
Bihar Assembly election schedule to be announced today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections on Monday.
Bihar polls: CEC defends voter list revision ahead of elections
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar.
'I love Mahadev' disrespectful to God: Shankaracharya amid Bareilly controversy
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, a prominent religious leader, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on the "I love Muhammad" protests in Uttar Pradesh.
Vande Bharat train hits, kills 4 laborers in Bihar's Purnea
Four men were killed after a Vande Bharat Express train hit them near a level crossing in Kasba town of Purnea district, Bihar, early Friday morning.
Pawan Singh to contest Bihar election? Bhojpuri actor meets Shah
Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh is likely to make his entry into Bihar politics ahead of the upcoming polls.
Final Bihar voter list to release today amid SC scrutiny
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar has concluded, with the final voter lists set to be published on Tuesday.
Bihar gets 7 new trains, including 3 Amrit Bharat Express
The Indian Railways has launched seven new trains in Bihar on Monday. The list includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains that link the state with locations across India.
PM launches 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana;' disburses ₹7,500cr for women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar.
'It'll get dirty': Nalanda principal refuses vehicle for dying student
Protests erupted at the Nalanda College of Engineering in Bihar's Chandi on Wednesday night after a woman student allegedly fell to her death.
Rahul Gandhi announces 10-point plan for Bihar's backward classes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a 10-point resolution for the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) in Bihar.
Bihar: 2 dead, over 70 ill in diarrhea outbreak
A diarrhea outbreak in Sara Mohanpur village of Darbhanga district in Bihar has left two dead and over 70 ill.
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.