Patna: News
Delhi Fire Services got 400 calls between Diwali night-Tuesday morning
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, with no major accidents or casualties reported. This number rose to around 400 by 6:00am.
Bihar elections: Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary faces age, education controversies
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary continues to be embroiled in a controversy over his age and educational qualifications. The questions were first raised by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor.
RJD leader protests ticket denial, tears kurta outside Lalu's home
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Madan Shah staged a dramatic protest outside party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's residence in Patna.
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.
'Government job for every family': Tejashwi's promise to Bihar voters
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised that if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc comes to power in Bihar, it will pass a new law guaranteeing at least one government job for every family.
Bihar election to be held on November 6 and 11
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced dates for the Bihar Assembly election.
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.
Special Intensive Revision over; final voter rolls for Bihar released
The Election Commission of India has released the final electoral list for Bihar, completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process that drew so much controversy.
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.
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.
RJD leader shot dead in Patna
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rajkumar Rai, popularly known as Allah Rai, was shot dead in Patna's Munna Chak area on Wednesday night.
Bihar villagers chase, attack minister, MLA over road accident compensation
Bihar's Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar was attacked by an angry mob in Nalanda district.
Rahul Gandhi surprises 'Mountain Man' Manjhi's son with pucca house
Bhagirath Manjhi, son of the late Dashrath Manjhi, popularly known as the "Mountain Man," has expressed his gratitude to Rahul Gandhi after the Lok Sabha MP built a pucca house for his family in Gaya, Bihar.
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.
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.
After 'Dog Babu,' 'Cat Kumar' seeks residential certificate in Bihar
Bihar is once again in the news for a bizarre certificate scandal.
Bihar CM releases ₹1,247cr pension fund for 1.12cr beneficiaries
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has released ₹1,247.34 crore through direct benefit transfer for over 1.12 crore social security pension beneficiaries in the state.
Video: Part of Bihar's newly-built double-decker flyover sinks after rainfall
A section of Patna's newly inaugurated double-decker flyover has sunk due to heavy rainfall.
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.
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.