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  Bihar: CM Nitish launches second phase of Mahila Rojgar Yojana, beneficiaries to get up to Rs 2 lakh

  January 29, 2026 18:14 IST

  The government has already provided Rs 10,000 aid in the initial phase of the scheme. The extra funds will be provided only if the initial amount has been properly utilised for business purposes, and in successful cases, it may be given as a lump sum.

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  Rohini Acharya's fresh attack on Tejashwi: 'RJD on the edge of collapsing under current leadership'

  January 28, 2026 8:56 IST

  Rohini Acharya has openly criticised the RJD leadership, accusing it of pushing the party towards collapse. She questioned the decisions made under Tejashwi Yadav's leadership and demanded answers regarding the unpublicised review report.

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  Shakeel Ahmad claims threat to life after calling Rahul Gandhi 'darpok': 'Plan to attack my house'

  January 27, 2026 13:28 IST

  Bihar Police have increased security outside Shakeel Ahmad's Patna residence after he claimed that Congress' top leadership directed Youth Congress workers to attack his homes. Ahmad accused Rahul Gandhi of centralising power, sidelining senior leaders and encouraging youth factions.

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  Pregnant woman burnt alive over dowry in Bihar's Nalanda; in-laws absconding

  January 27, 2026 12:31 IST

  The police have taken the pregnant woman's body into custody and sent it to the hospital for post-mortem examination, and have started an investigation into the matter.

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  'Puppet controlled by coterie': Tej Pratap's dig after Tejashwi becomes RJD working president

  January 25, 2026 23:53 IST

  Earlier in the day, Rohini Acharya also took a jibe at Tejashwi Yadav and said this decision will mark beginning of the end of politics for their father Lalu Prasad Yadav.

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  Tejashwi named RJD national working president amid family feud with sister Rohini's 'puppet' attack

  January 25, 2026 14:06 IST

  Bihar: Rohini Acharya ripped into leaders for dodging questions, sowing confusion and abusing loyalists. She demanded the chief "check their own collar," oust infiltrators, and mourn RJD's slide as a tragic betrayal of its marginalised champions.

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  Patna NEET aspirant death: FSL finds semen traces on student's clothes; 2 police officials suspended

  January 25, 2026 9:08 IST

  The 18-year-old aspirant and a resident of Jehanabad, who was preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET, was found unconscious in the room of Shambhu Girls Hostel in Patna's Chitragupt Nagar earlier this month.

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  Bihar: Lalan Singh, Sanjay Saraogi granted Z-Category cover; Tejashwi Yadav’s security reduced to Y+

  January 22, 2026 20:46 IST

  Security has been withdrawn for Congress leader Madan Mohan Jha, RJD leader and former Speaker Uday Narayan Choudhary and Congress state president Rajesh Ram.

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  Lawrence Bishnoi gang operative injured in police encounter near Patna, major plot foiled

  January 22, 2026 7:45 IST

  A major operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was shot in the leg during an encounter with Masaurhi police. He was planning a major crime in Patna when the police intercepted him. The accusedis now under treatment while the investigation is underway.

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  Bihar accident: Crowd loots fish after pickup kills schoolboy in Sitamarhi

  January 16, 2026 16:30 IST

  A Class 7 student was killed in a road accident in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district. In shocking incident, locals looted fish from the crash site instead of helping the victim.

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  'RJD will merge with JJD': Tej Pratap Yadav after family meet-up at Dahi-Chuda party

  January 14, 2026 17:55 IST

  Tej Pratap on Tuesday visited Patna's 10 Circular Road bungalow to meet his father Lalu Prasad Yadav and mother Rabri Devi. During his visit, Tej Pratap also met his younger brother and Bihar Assembly LoP Tejashwi Yadav. He met his family members to invite them for the Dahi-Chuda feast program.

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  Lalu Yadav attends Makar Sankranti feast at Tej Pratap Yadav's residence in Patna | Video

  January 14, 2026 14:42 IST

  Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav attended the Makar Sankranti celebrations at Tej Pratap Yadav's residence. Tej Pratap had met his parents on January 13 and invited them to the Dahi-Chura (a traditional Bihari dish) feast.

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  From feud to feast: Tej Pratap's Dahi-Chuda party invite to Lalu, Rabri and Tejashwi raises eyebrows

  January 13, 2026 23:17 IST

  Tej Pratap Yadav attended a dahi-chura gathering on Tuesday hosted by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha. The event took place a day after Yadav visited Sinha’s residence to invite him to a similar function at his own home.

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  NEET aspirant's death sparks chaos in Patna as family alleges rape and murder, blocks Kargil Chowk

  January 13, 2026 13:34 IST

  A NEET aspirant's death in Patna has triggered massive protests after her family alleged rape and murder, accusing authorities of suppressing the truth. The police maintain that early tests suggest suicide and no confirmation of sexual assault has emerged yet.

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  Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Pandey parts ways with Prashant Kishor, quits Jan Suraaj Party

  January 12, 2026 15:49 IST

  Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Pandey has resigned from the Jan Suraaj Party following its poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections. Pandey announced his decision to quit the party through a post on social media.

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  RCP Singh fuels JDU return buzz with Nitish Kumar remark: 'We are one' | Video

  January 12, 2026 13:21 IST

  It is being speculated that RCP Singh, who was expelled from the JDU, might once again be seen alongside Nitish Kumar. Regarding Nitish Kumar, he said, "Where do you get the idea that we are two separate entities?"

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  Jitan Manjhi, Chirag Paswan pitch for Bharat Ratna to Nitish Kumar, but JD(U) keeps distance

  January 10, 2026 19:33 IST

  Manjhi and Paswan's demand came after senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi urged PM Modi to bestow Bharat Ratna on Nitish Kumar. In a letter, the former MP called Kumar "a precious gem of the socialist movement" and said that he is "worthy of this honour".

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  'When ego takes over...': Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya shares cryptic post

  January 10, 2026 11:49 IST

  In her Facebook post, Rohini said “it is shocking when those who owe their identity and existence to a legacy themselves try to wipe out its signs.”

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  Bomb threat mail sent to Patna civil court, premises evacuated as police launch probe

  January 08, 2026 12:41 IST

  Patna Civil Court received a bomb threat through email, triggering panic and immediate evacuation of the premises. Bomb squad and dog squad teams conducted a detailed search but found nothing suspicious. Police have started an investigation to trace the origin of the hoax threat.

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  Patna horror: Speeding Thar mows down six, furious locals torch SUV after midnight chaos

  January 08, 2026 10:27 IST

  A speeding Thar SUV caused a major accident on Patna's Gola Road after ploughing into six people late Wednesday night. Four victims are in serious condition while angry locals torched the SUV in protest.

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  Lalu's grandson begins military training, Rohini pens heartfelt note; which 'Army' he is joining?

  January 06, 2026 21:34 IST

  The social media post featuring Aditya spread rapidly online, leading many users to ask where he had gone for military training. The post sparked wide discussion, with people trying to understand the background and the country involved.

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  Bihar: Tej Pratap seeks security citing threat from expelled JJD leader, writes to Samrat Chaudhary

  December 28, 2025 9:50 IST

  Tej Pratap said he had expelled Santosh from JJD after reports of extortion and anti-party activities. He said Santosh has since been threatening to kill him through video on social media.

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  Eight wagons of goods train derail in Bihar's Hajipur; restoration work underway

  December 28, 2025 8:50 IST

  On receiving the news, Accident Relief Train (ART) teams from Asansol, Madhupur and Jhajha were immediately sent to the site. Restoration work is currently underway on a war footing.

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  Nitin Nabin calls Rahul Gandhi 'part-time politician: 'He visits Bihar only during polls'

  December 23, 2025 18:11 IST

  Nabin also alleged, "When he (Rahul Gandhi) is in India, he abuses the constitutional bodies like the Election Commission of India. He criticises the Supreme Court. The time has arrived to punish such politicians."

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  Jitan Ram Manjhi refutes 'vote rigging' allegations in Bihar: 'Didn't want my candidate to run away'

  December 20, 2025 14:53 IST

  A purported video was recently shared by the Congress-RJD combine showing Manjhi 'helping' HAM-S candidate Anil Kumar who was trailing by a narrow margin in the assembly elections. Kumar had won the 2020 Bihar elections, but lost in the assembly polls held last month.

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  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mother-in-law passes away at 90 after prolonged illness

  December 20, 2025 11:12 IST

  Chief Minister Nitish Kumar fulfilled his family obligations with quiet dignity, reaching Patna's Bans Ghat cremation ground to say a final goodbye to his mother-in-law. His son Nishant Kumar and Bihar minister Ashok Chaudhary joined him, their faces etched with evident sorrow.

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  Hijab controversy: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's security tightened after intelligence inputs

  December 18, 2025 23:49 IST

  Security for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been strengthened following a political storm over an alleged hijab-related incident at a public event in Patna. The move was taken after intelligence agencies shared inputs amid strong criticism from Opposition parties.

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  Sanjay Saraogi, six-term MLA, takes charge as Bihar BJP chief in Patna | Video

  December 18, 2025 18:38 IST

  In his debut address, Sanjay Saraogi showered gratitude on PM Modi, Amit Shah, Nadda and Nitin Nabin for the pivotal role. "The party has handed me this charge- I'll bolster our ranks, sync seamlessly with the government, and honour our workers like never before."