Bihar
Prashant Kishor Challenges Election Commission Over Dual Voter Registration in Bihar and West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 09:24 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked political strategist Prashant Kishor to explain his name appearing in voter lists of both Bihar and West Bengal, prompting him to question why the duplication wasn't addressed during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Opposition parties claim the SIR process could disenfranchise voters, while Kishor criticizes both the exercise and the BJP's intentions behind it.
Chhath Puja 2023: Ancient Sun Worship Festival Concludes With PM Modi's Blessings to Devotees Across India
Oct 28, 2025 11:54 am CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival concluded with devotees offering prayers to the rising sun as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings. This ancient Hindu tradition, primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, involves rigorous fasting and devotional offerings to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya to seek blessings for health, prosperity and wellbeing.
From Chemistry Scholar to Bank Robber: The Fall of Deep Shubham and His Capture
Oct 12, 2025 07:33 pm CST
A highly educated chemistry scholar with an MPhil degree from Delhi's Kirori Mal College turned to bank robbery, claiming financial hardship as motivation. Deep Shubham executed heists in Delhi and Bihar between 2017-2021, creating smoke bombs using his chemistry knowledge before being captured by Delhi Police after years as a wanted criminal.
Patna Metro Stations Defaced with Gutka Stains Days After Inauguration: A Growing Concern for Civic Responsibility
Oct 10, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Just days after Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated Patna's new metro line, video footage has emerged showing stations already defaced by red gutka stains. The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, with citizens calling for strict penalties against those responsible for vandalizing the newly established public infrastructure. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining cleanliness in public spaces and raises questions about civic responsibility as Bihar develops its urban transportation network.
Massive 4-Day Traffic Jam on Delhi-Kolkata Highway: Vehicles Move Only 5km in 24 Hours
Oct 08, 2025 03:40 am CST
A severe traffic jam has paralyzed the Delhi-Kolkata national highway 19 for four days following heavy rainfall in Bihar's Rohtas district. Hundreds of vehicles remain stranded with drivers reporting movement of only 5-7 kilometers in 24-30 hours. Despite toll payments, neither the National Highway Authority of India nor local administration have taken action to resolve the crisis affecting emergency services and commercial transportation.
PM Modi Launches Rs. 62,000 Crore Youth Development Package: Bihar Receives Special Focus With Monthly Aid For Graduates
Oct 04, 2025 08:28 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch comprehensive youth-focused initiatives worth over Rs. 62,000 crore, including the PM-SETU scheme for upgrading 1,000 ITIs nationwide. Bihar receives special attention with the revamped Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana providing Rs. 1,000 monthly aid to 5 lakh graduates, an interest-free education loan scheme, and significant investments in state universities. These programs aim to transform India's skill development landscape while creating substantial opportunities for youth across education, vocational training, and employment sectors.
Female Elephant Worth Rs 40 Lakh Stolen in Jharkhand and Recovered in Bihar After Illegal Sale
Sep 30, 2025 10:53 pm CST
A female elephant named 'Jayamati' valued at Rs 40 lakh was stolen from Jharkhand's Palamu district and later recovered in Bihar's Chapra district after being illegally sold for Rs 27 lakh. Authorities are still searching for the culprits behind this unusual wildlife theft case that crossed state lines.
BJP, Congress Spar Over National Award For Shah Rukh Khan
Sep 25, 2025 02:13 am CST
Former BJP MLA Raj Purohit has said that the Congress governments did not give any awards to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, but his party judges the actor purely on merit.
Laughing Emoji On Grandfather's Death Post, Then A 20-Year-Old's Murder
Sep 24, 2025 05:25 pm CST
A 20-year-old was stabbed to death during a physical altercation over a Facebook post in Gujarat's Rajkot. The victim, identified as Prince, was admitted to the hospital, where his condition deteriorated.
1940 To 2025: All That Has Changed Between 2 Congress Meetings In Bihar
Sep 24, 2025 03:45 pm CST
The Congress's who's who, from party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to all Congress chief ministers, are meeting at Patna's Sadaqat Ashram today.