Bihar: News

17 Dec 2024

Patna

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.

16 Dec 2024

Patna

'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.

15 Dec 2024

Bengaluru

Veteran Bhojpuri actor Vijay Khare (72) dies after prolonged illness

In a tragic turn of events, veteran Bhojpuri actor Vijay Khare passed away on Sunday at 4:00am.

15 Dec 2024

Imphal

2 Bihar migrant workers shot dead by assailants in Manipur 

Two migrant laborers from Bihar were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Manipur on Saturday.

14 Dec 2024

India

Bihar: Teacher kidnapped, forced to marry woman at gunpoint 

In a shocking incident, a teacher in Bihar was kidnapped and forced to marry a woman at gunpoint on Friday.

07 Dec 2024

India

Bihar driver, shot in stomach, drives passengers to safety 

In a heroic act of bravery, Santosh Singh, a jeep driver from Bhojpur district in Bihar, drove five kilometers with a bullet wound to ensure the safety of his 15 passengers.

07 Dec 2024

Bihar Police

BPSC exam row: Was tutor 'Khan Sir' arrested? Police clarify

The Bihar Police has denied rumors on social media about the arrest of popular tutor and YouTuber, Khan Sir.

05 Dec 2024

Maharashtra

Year ender 2024: Indian politicians who died this year 

Like each year, the year 2024 saw many great politicians leave us too soon.

03 Dec 2024

India

Bihar officer thrashes badminton players, breaks racket after 'wrong shot'

A district officer in Madhepura, Bihar, has been accused of physical assault after a video emerged of him attacking badminton players.

26 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

'Don't gather at Varsha...': Shinde's appeal amid CM post uncertainity

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed to his supporters to not gather at his official residence, 'Varsha,' in south Mumbai.

Maharashtra: BJP backs Fadnavis for CM, Sena cites 'Bihar model'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is yet to finalize the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, three days after its landslide victory in the state elections.

23 Nov 2024

Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor's party loses all 4 seats in poll debut

The Jan Suraaj party, headed by political strategist Prashant Kishor, faced a major defeat in its maiden electoral battle.

23 Nov 2024

Delhi

BJP set to record its best-ever performance in Maharashtra

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to score its best-ever performance in Maharashtra assembly elections.

22 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2: The Rule' might inaugurate ₹700cr club: Report

The much-awaited sequel to 2021 blockbuster, Pushpa: The Rise—titled Pushpa 2: The Rule—will premiere globally on December 5.

16 Nov 2024

Kolkata

Video: Man tries to shoot TMC leader, he chases shooter

A murder attempt on Sushanta Ghosh, a Trinamool Congress councilor from Kolkata's Kasba area, was foiled after the gun malfunctioned.

15 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'BJP se satoge toh...': RJD's poster counters Yogi's 'batenge' rhetoric

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has put up posters outside its office in Patna, Bihar, slamming Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's recent comments.

14 Nov 2024

Amritsar

Delhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432

Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.

10 Nov 2024

Indian Railways

Bihar rail worker crushed to death; probe reveals shocking details 

A 35-year-old railway employee died after getting pinned between an engine and one of the carriages of a train at Barauni Junction in Bihar on Saturday.

07 Nov 2024

Lifestyle

Here's how Chhath Puja is celebrated across various Indian states

Chhath Puja, an ancient Indian festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, Surya, is fast approaching.

07 Nov 2024

Lifestyle

Chhath Puja feast: Exploring must-try delicious treats

Chhath Puja is a significant festival in India, especially celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

06 Nov 2024

Lifestyle

Chhath Puja: How women shape the rituals and cultural legacy 

Chhath Puja is predominantly celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal.

06 Nov 2024

Anurag Kashyap

Remembering Sharda Sinha: Voice of Bhojpuri folk music

Revered folk and playback singer Sharda Sinha passed away on Tuesday (November 5) in Delhi. She was 72.

05 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

Singer Sharda Sinha on ventilator; PM assures full support

Renowned singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as "Bihar Kokila," is currently on a ventilator as her health has deteriorated.

04 Nov 2024

Delhi

Banks open or closed for Chhath Puja? Check state-wise list

Banks across various Indian states will stay shut for four days in a row from November 7 to November 10, 2024, on account of the Chhath Puja festivities.

02 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

How much did Prashant Kishor charge parties for election strategy

Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor has revealed that he charges over ₹100 crore for offering election strategy services to parties.

29 Oct 2024

Ayodhya

'After 500 years...': PM Modi highlights Ram Mandir on Dhanteras

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made this year's Diwali "special" with its importance in Ayodhya.

29 Oct 2024

Hyderabad

Hyderabad: 1 dead, 15 sickened after eating street momo

A tragic incident occurred in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, where a woman died and at least 22 others fell ill after eating momo from a local street stall.

Folk singer Sharda Sinha (72) on life support, battling cancer

Famed folk singer Sharda Sinha, 72, is on oxygen support after suffering health complications in her ongoing battle with cancer.

28 Oct 2024

Maharashtra

'Stay away from Salman case...': Bishnoi gang's threat to MP

Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Pappu Yadav from Bihar's Purnia district has allegedly received a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

27 Oct 2024

Ishan Kishan

Cricketer Ishan Kishan's father joins JD(U) ahead of Bihar bypolls  

Pranav Pandey, the father of Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan, has joined the Janata Dal (United) in Patna.

27 Oct 2024

Hyderabad

Video: Man starts fire at Hyderabad petrol-pump after 'dare' challenge 

A man was arrested for setting a petrol pump on fire in Hyderabad's Nacharam area on Saturday evening.

24 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Railways to run 7,000 special trains for Chhath Puja, Diwali

The Indian Railways is all set to run 7,000 special trains for the upcoming festival season.

23 Oct 2024

Atishi

Delhi: Man climbs electric pole, seeks to speak with Modi

An unidentified man climbed a high-voltage electric pole in Delhi's Yamuna Khadar area on Wednesday morning.

19 Oct 2024

India

4 kanwariyas killed after vehicle rams into group in Bihar

Four kanwariyas lost their lives in Bihar's Banka district after a vehicle rammed into the group on Friday night.

17 Oct 2024

Bihar Police

Bihar hooch tragedy: 25 dead, 12 arrested; ₹4L ex-gratia announced

A total of 25 people have died in Bihar's Saran and Siwan districts after consuming spurious liquor, reportedly an industrial spirit.

16 Oct 2024

Galwan Valley

Tarari bypoll: Kishor's party fields ex-Vice chief of army staff

The Jan Suraaj Party, headed by political strategist Prashant Kishor, has fielded Lieutenant General Shri Krishna Singh as its candidate for the upcoming Tarari assembly seat bypoll in Bihar.

10 Oct 2024

India

Bihar: Dalit man beaten, abused for demanding wages

A Dalit man in Bihar was allegedly beaten up and abused with casteist slurs by his employer, a poultry farm owner, and his son.

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.

02 Oct 2024

Darbhanga

IAF chopper makes forced landing in flood-hit Bihar

An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, engaged in relief operations in flood-affected Bihar, was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday afternoon.

26 Sep 2024

Aurangabad

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.

19 Sep 2024

Congress President

Bihar: Nearly 25 Dalit homes set ablaze over land dispute

Around 20 to 25 homes belonging to Dalit families were set on fire in Nawada, Bihar, on Wednesday night.

18 Sep 2024

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav in land-for-jobs case 

A Delhi court has summoned former railway minister Lalu Prasad and his son, former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav, and others in connection with the "land-for-jobs" case.

15 Sep 2024

Gaya

Train engine derails, ends up in field in Bihar's Gaya

A train engine was found in the middle of a field in Raghunathpur village, Bihar's Gaya district, on Friday evening.

13 Sep 2024

Kolkata

Bihar: Nurse fends off gang-rape attempt, cuts doctor's genitals

A month after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata triggered nationwide protests, a nurse at a private hospital in Bihar has reportedly been targeted in a gang-rape attempt.

10 Sep 2024

Patna

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.

08 Sep 2024

Balasore

Magadh Express derails in Bihar, no casualties reported

The Magadh Express derailed on the Buxar-DDU-Patna rail section in Bihar on Sunday.