Bihar News
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Tej Pratap Yadav detained, several hurt in police action as students' protests turn violent in Bihar
Bihar | Jul 25, 2026, 10:10 PM ISTViolence erupted in parts of Bihar during protests over the NEET controversy, with demonstrators clashing with police in Patna and Siwan. In Patna, protesters allegedly vandalised and overturned police vehicles, prompting a heavy security response.
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Bihar father-son turn 'billionaires' after Rs 1,500 cr deposit in account; here's what happened next
Bihar | Jul 13, 2026, 07:07 PM IST82-year-old Kameshwar Mishra, known as 'Ghumakkad' in his village, visited a nearby bank along with his specially-abled son to retrieve their pension payments. Kameshwar Mishra took out Rs 1,100 from his old-age pension, and his son withdrew his disability pension.
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Bizarre theft disrupts Bihar's Gaya–Patna rail section as thieves cut overhead electric wire
Bihar | Jul 09, 2026, 07:58 PM ISTAccording to local residents, the theft took place near Madarpur Railway Gumti, where the absence of late-night police patrolling may have allowed the thieves to carry out the crime.
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BJP names Abhishek Kumar as candidate for Bankipur byelection in Bihar
Bihar | Jul 07, 2026, 06:18 PM ISTThe Bankipur byelection was necessitated after the resignation of former BJP MLA Nitin Nabin, who vacated the seat following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
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Bihar dowry death case mystery deepens as accused husband dies by suicide before court surrender
Bihar | Jun 30, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTAccording to eyewitnesses, Ravi's body was found hanging from a tree. Upon receiving the information, the Dumra police arrived at the scene, took possession of the body, and sent it to Sitamarhi Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
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Bharat Tiwari encounter: Gangster or voice of people? Why Bihar man's death is making headlines
Bihar | Jun 23, 2026, 08:03 AM ISTBharat Bhushan Tiwari was a resident of Bilauti village in Bhojpur's Shahpur area and was known locally for raising public issues through social media. He frequently highlighted concerns related to flooding, river erosion, displacement and the hardships faced by local communities.
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SC issues notice over legality of Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash's Cabinet position; here's why
Bihar | Jun 15, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTDeepak Prakash is the son of Rashtriya Lok Morcha leader Upendra Kushwaha. He is Panchayati Raj Minister in the Samrat Choudhary-led NDA government in Bihar.
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Bihar: Delayed train sparks student protest in Patliputra; IG, several cops hurt in stone pelting
Bihar | Jun 14, 2026, 07:36 AM ISTThe agitated candidates, who were on their way to examination centres for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable, Warder, and Mobile Squad Constable recruitment tests, blocked railway tracks, alleging that delayed train services had jeopardised their chances of reaching their centres on time.
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Bihar: At least 1 dead as boat carrying 13 capsizes in Kosi River in Darbhanga, rescue operation on
Bihar | Jun 10, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTAccording to preliminary information, the vessel overturned while crossing the river, throwing all occupants into the water. One body has been recovered so far, while efforts are underway to trace and rescue the remaining passengers.
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Deepak Prakash to lose Bihar minister post after Upendra Kushwaha rejects BJP merger offer: Sources
Bihar | Jun 08, 2026, 12:30 PM ISTA similar proposal was reportedly made when Deepak Prakash was inducted into the ministry for the first time in November 2025. Despite Kushwaha rejecting the merger at that time as well, the BJP went ahead with Prakash's inclusion in the Cabinet.
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Patna Police denies firing took place outside Khan Sir's coaching, reveals what actually happened
Bihar | Jun 03, 2026, 09:55 AM ISTAccording to early reports, around 8–10 rounds of firing were alleged outside Khan Sir’s coaching institute located in the Kadamkuan area of Patna. The incident reportedly created panic, and it was also claimed that a security guard was injured and taken to hospital.
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Bihar: Three dead, four missing after boat capsizes in Samastipur; search operation on
Bihar | May 28, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTAccording to officials, strong winds caused the small boat to lose balance and overturn in the water. The vessel was a dinghy fitted with a motor, which had reportedly stopped working properly before the incident.
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Expelled RJD leader Ritu Jaiswal joins BJP, hails PM Modi's 'nation first' approach
Bihar | May 26, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTJaiswal previously served as the president of the RJD women’s wing and had contested the last Lok Sabha election from Sheohar on an RJD ticket. Popularly known as 'Mukhiya Didi,' she had long been considered one of the prominent faces of the party in Bihar politics.
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EC announces biennial polls for legislative council in Bihar, bypoll for Nitish Kumar's seat
Bihar | May 26, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTThe EC also announced a bypoll for the legislative council seat vacated by former chief minister Nitish Kumar following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
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Bihar government releases list of district in-charge ministers after cabinet expansion
Bihar | May 16, 2026, 09:00 AM ISTThe Bihar government has released the new list of district in-charge ministers following the recent cabinet expansion. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary has been assigned Patna and Nalanda, while Ram Kripal Yadav will oversee Begusarai.
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Nitish Kumar's son Nishant likely to enter Legislative Council after becoming minister in Bihar Govt
Bihar | May 10, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTA total of 10 seats in Bihar’s Legislative Council are falling vacant in June. The tenure of members on nine seats will end on June 28, while one seat is already vacant following Nitish Kumar’s election to the Rajya Sabha.
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Bihar Cabinet expansion on May 7; BJP likely to get 12 berths, JDU 11 and LJP 2
Bihar | May 05, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTThe council of ministers can have a maximum strength of 36, including the Chief Minister. At present, the government is led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, along with two Deputy Chief Ministers from JD(U)—Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav.
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Siwan murder case: Main accused Sonu Yadav killed in an encounter in Bihar
Bihar | May 03, 2026, 07:49 AM ISTOfficials said the encounter took place after sustained efforts to track down those involved in the killing, which had triggered widespread outrage.
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Muqabla: For the First Time in Bihar, BJP's 'Samrat' Government
News | Apr 14, 2026, 10:16 PM ISTBihar is witnessing a monumental transformation. This is not merely a change; rather, after 36 years, Bihar has taken a decisive new turn. The state is now moving beyond the era of Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Nitish Kumar.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra : How did the BJP make its own CM in Bihar, Has Samrat ended Tejashwi's political future?
Kurukshetra | Apr 14, 2026, 10:20 PM ISTWith the announcement of Samrat Chaudhary as the new CM in Bihar, 36 years of politics have changed. From 1990 to 2026, Bihar has seen only four CMs in 36 years.