Patna: News
Who's Tauseef Badshah, gangster arrested for killing patient in ICU
In a shocking incident, CCTV footage from Paras Hospital in Patna captured the brazen daylight murder of gangster Chandan Mishra.
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.
BJP leader shot dead in Patna, week after Gopal Khemka
In a shocking incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surendra Kewat was shot dead in Patna's Sheikpura.
'Did it out of compulsion': Gopal Khemka murder case accused
Umesh Yadav, the shooter arrested in the Gopal Khemka murder case, has revealed shocking details about the crime. He confessed to killing Khemka out of "compulsion" due to financial distress.
Bihar government announces 35% reservation for women in state jobs
In a major move to empower women, the Bihar government has announced a 35% reservation for women in all state government jobs.
Mastermind behind Patna businessman's murder arrested; who is he
A trader, Ashok Saw, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding the murder of Patna businessman Gopal Khemka.
Bihar businessman Gopal Khemka's murder accused killed in police encounter
An accused in the murder of Bihar businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead in a police encounter on Monday night.
Patna businessman's murder accused arrested after he attended funeral
A suspect in the murder of Patna businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopal Khemka was arrested on Sunday by the Patna Police after he arrived at Khemka's funeral with a garland, CNN-News18 reported.
Patna businessman-politician shot dead outside home, assailant flees
Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Bihar, was shot dead outside his home in Patna on Friday night.
PM to visit Sikkim, Bengal, Bihar, UP on May 29-30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day tour of four states starting Thursday.
Meet the mystery bride of popular YouTuber Khan Sir
Popular educator and YouTuber Khan Sir has recently tied the knot in a private ceremony.
Congress to hold 'Jai Hind Sabhas' to honor armed forces
The Congress party has announced it will hold Jai Hind Sabhas across the country from May 20-30 to salute the bravery and achievements of the armed forces.
Pankaj Tripathi reunites with 'OMG 2' director for Bihar-based film
Actor Pankaj Tripathi is reuniting with director Amit Rai for an untitled film, after their successful collaboration on OMG 2.
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.
'Will never leave NDA again,' Nitish Kumar tells Amit Shah
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has promised his steadfast support to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and that he won't leave it again.
Bihar cop removed for dancing at Tej Pratap Yadav's behest
Bihar police officer Deepak Kumar has been removed from service after a video emerged of him dancing at the behest of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav during Holi celebrations.
Budget 2025: Revamped UDAN scheme to connect 120 new destinations
In her latest budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled plans for a revamped UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme.
FIITJEE coaching centers shut as teachers quit over unpaid salaries
Several FIITJEE coaching centers across North India have suddenly shut their doors, leaving students preparing for board and entrance exams high and dry.
BPSC exam row: Prashant Kishor ends hunger strike
Jan Suraaj party chief Prashant Kishor ended his hunger strike on Thursday after 14 days.
Prashant Kishor arrested amid hunger strike over BPSC exam row
Prashant Kishor, the leader of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), was arrested by the Bihar Police on Monday morning.
'Doors open for Nitish Kumar,' says Lalu Yadav; former responds
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has responded to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's invitation to rejoin the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
'Where was Prashant Kishor during lathicharge?' Protesting Bihar students fume
Protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have intensified, with political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor facing the ire of students for his absence during a police lathicharge.
Bihar PSC aspirants protest over exam leak, face lathi-charge
Thousands of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have been protesting in Patna since December 13, demanding the cancelation of the 70th BPSC preliminary exams.
RJD MLA's remarks on temples stir controversy
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Fateh Bahadur Singh has sparked a controversy with his recent remarks on temples.
'Miscreants' storm Bihar exam hall, snatch papers; 2 FIRs filed
Protests erupted at the BAPU Exam Centre in Patna, Bihar, on December 13 over alleged irregularities during the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam.
Video: Gujarat man assaults bank manager over tax deduction
A video of a brawl at a Union Bank branch in Ahmedabad's Vastrapur has gone viral.
'Anupamaa' makers offer ₹10L to family of late crew member
The production team of the popular television drama Anupamaa has promised a compensation of ₹10L to the family of Anil Mandal, a crew member who sadly lost his life on set.
Which cities are the most polluted in India today
Delhi and Patna emerged as the most polluted cities in India on Sunday.
'Anupamaa' producer calls crew member's death 'human error'
Rajan Shahi, the producer of the popular television show Anupamaa, has finally broken his silence over the recent tragic incident on set which led to the death of a camera assistant.
Police lathi-charge frenzied fans at 'Pushpa 2' trailer launch
The trailer launch event of the much-awaited film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, turned chaotic in Patna on Sunday evening.
Allu Arjun roars in fiery 'Pushpa 2' trailer
The much-awaited trailer of Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule is finally out!
Tractor breakdown near Patna airport runway delays IndiGo flight landing
An IndiGo flight flying to Patna from Kolkata was delayed by 40 minutes on Friday morning after a tractor broke down near the runway of Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport.
Chirag Paswan's uncle evicted from 40-year-old residence in Patna
Pashupati Paras, the estranged uncle of Union Minister Chirag Paswan, has been evicted from a residence he occupied for nearly four decades.
Allu Arjun to release 'Pushpa 2' trailer on November 17
The much-awaited trailer of Pushpa 2: The Rule will be released on November 17 in Patna, the film's makers announced on Monday.
Bihar ASI shoots self after denied leave for Chhath
In a shocking incident, a 40-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Bihar Police, Ajit Singh, allegedly shot himself at his barracks near Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Saturday.
Prashant Kishor launches Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar
Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor launched his political party, the Jan Suraaj Party, in Patna on Wednesday.
If not Prashant Kishor, who'll be leader of his party
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has announced that he will not be the leader of his new political outfit, Jan Suraaj.
Bihar: Flood alert in 13 districts; 16L people at risk
The Bihar government has put out a flood alert for 13 districts due to the rising water levels in the Kosi, Gandak, and Ganga rivers.
Bihar: 46 drown during 'well-being' festival, 37 were children
At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned in separate incidents across Bihar over the last 24 hours during the celebration of the "Jivitputrika" festival.
Death sentences of convicts in 2013 Gandhi Maidan blasts commuted
The Patna High Court, on Wednesday, commuted the sentences of four convicts previously condemned to death for their involvement in the 2013 serial blasts case.
Bihar: Teen dies after 'quack' performs surgery using YouTube tutorials
A teenage boy named Golu, also known as Krishna Kumar, died in Saran district, Bihar, after an unqualified medical practitioner allegedly performed a gall bladder-stone removal surgery on him using YouTube videos as guidance.
Magadh Express derails in Bihar, no casualties reported
The Magadh Express derailed on the Buxar-DDU-Patna rail section in Bihar on Sunday.
'Fake' doctor performs surgery watching YouTube videos; teen dies
A 15-year-old boy from Saran, Bihar, died after a "fake doctor" allegedly performed gallstone surgery on him by watching YouTube videos as a guide.
Indian government plans 50 new airports to transform smaller cities
The Indian government is considering a five-year plan to establish 50 airports in smaller cities across the country.
Water enters assembly, minister's homes after heavy rains in Patna
Heavy rainfall in Patna on Sunday led to waterlogging in several areas of the city, including the Bihar Assembly premises and bungalows of multiple state ministers.
Nitish Kumar's office receives bomb threat from 'Al-Qaeda'; FIR registered
The Bihar Police has initiated an investigation after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's office received an email threatening to blow up the building.
Revised NEET UG 2024 scorecard released: Where to check
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised scorecard for NEET-UG 2024 following a Supreme Court directive to consider only a specific answer for an ambiguous Physics question.
INDIA ally VIP chief Mukesh Sahani's father murdered in Bihar
Jitan Sahani, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, was found brutally murdered at his home in Bihar's Darbhanga district on Tuesday.
Lightning strikes in Bihar result in 25 deaths, 39 injuries
Lightning strikes across several districts of Bihar within a 24-hour span have led to the death of 25 people and injuries to 39 others.
CBI's big revelation on Godhra NEET case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as disclosed that several NEET-UG candidates from states including Odisha, Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh were allegedly instructed to select Gujarati as their examination language at a center in Godhra.
SC asks Patanjali on availability of banned products in shops
The Supreme Court has demanded proof from Patanjali Ayurved that it has halted the sale and promotion of 14 products banned by Uttarakhand's state licensing department in April.
'I'll touch your feet': Nitish urges officer to expedite roadwork
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar appealed to an IAS officer on Wednesday to expedite the extension work of the JP Ganga Path up to Kangan Ghat in Patna.
5 arrested in Jharkhand in NEET paper leak case
Five individuals were arrested by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police in Deoghar, Jharkhand, on Friday, as part of the ongoing investigation into the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak case.
Who are the men behind NEET-UG paper leak
The Bihar Police's Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) arrested 13 people, including four National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants, on the eve of the exam last month after receiving a tip-off about a potential paper leak.
Bihar deputy CM links Tejashwi Yadav to NEET paper leak
Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister, Vijay Sharma, has accused his predecessor, Tejashwi Yadav, in the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
Aviation regulator considers flying ban for hoax callers
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is planning to propose a stringent action against hoax callers, potentially including a five-year ban from flying on any airline.
What happened during Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav's in-flight meeting
A picture of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his former deputy Tejashwi Yadav seated together on a Vistara Patna-Delhi flight on the vote-counting day (June 4) of the Lok Sabha elections took the internet by storm.
Patna: Mob burns school after 3-year-old's body found on premises
An angry mob set parts of a private school on fire after the body of a three-year-old student was found concealed within a drainage gutter at the school in Patna, Bihar, on Friday.
Gangster-turned-politician Anant Singh granted parole ahead of Munger LS polls
Notorious gangster-turned-politician Anant Singh was released on 15-day parole from Beur central jail in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday.
Indian Railways records highest-ever passenger numbers in April
The Indian Railways (IR) has reported a record-breaking 411 million passengers traveling by train across the country within the first three weeks of April, a report in the Hindustan Times said.
Bihar: Nitish Kumar's government to face trust vote today
A floor test of the new Bihar government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be held on Monday.
Bihar school uses benches as fuel for cooking, probe ordered
The Bihar Education Department is investigating claims that wooden benches for students were used as fuel for cooking mid-day meals at a government school in Patna district.
Bihar: Man found dead at Congress MLA's house, probe underway
The body of a man was discovered on Saturday at the house of Congress MLA Neetu Singh in the Nawada district of Bihar, reported India Today.
Exploring India's ancient towns and their timeless charm
Ancient civilizations have left behind signs of their presence in the shape of towns and communities that have withstood the test of time, weaving their threads into India's rich tapestry of history.
Bihar: Dalit woman stripped, urinated upon over Rs. 1,500 loan
A Dalit woman in Bihar's Patna district was allegedly stripped, beaten, and urinated upon by a moneylender and his associates after she reported his unjust demands to the police, PTI reported.