Bihar
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Bihar launches free rooftop solar scheme for BPL families: Check eligibility and other details
Bihar | Mar 12, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTThe Bihar government has started installing free rooftop solar panels for BPL and Kutir Jyoti households under the "Kutir Jyoti Scheme". With full installation costs covered, the initiative promises major savings and energy security for poor families.
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Centre planning to carve districts out of Bihar, Bengal for new UT? Union MoS rejects claims
India | Mar 07, 2026, 03:53 PM ISTIndependent Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has claimed that the Centre is planning to carve districts out of Bihar, Bengal for new union territory. However, Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, has rejected his claims.
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OPINION | Nitish’s switch to Delhi: A win-win situation for BJP and JD(U)
India | Mar 05, 2026, 03:15 PM ISTNitish Kumar will be coming to central politics after a gap of two decades. He submitted his Rajya Sabha nomination in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and other top BJP, JD-U leaders.
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BJP likely to have first Bihar CM after Nitish Kumar's resignation: List of 8 probable candidates
Bihar | Apr 14, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTNitish Kumar, who has been the CM since 2005, said the new government that will be formed in the state will have his full cooperation and guidance.
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Nitish Kumar set to resign as CM: Key reasons behind JDU chief's exit from Bihar's top post
Bihar | Mar 05, 2026, 01:13 PM ISTIn Bihar, Nitish Kumar built a strong connection with the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) and with women voters. Policies like prohibition and welfare schemes for women helped him build the image of a reliable and trusted leader.
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RJD alleges 'Shinde Model' being used in Bihar, claims Nitish's tweet not written or posted by him
Bihar | Mar 05, 2026, 12:05 PM ISTRJD leaders strongly reacted to the development with Mrityunjay Tiwari saying no one could have anticipated that the BJP would remove Chief Minister Nitish Kumar so quickly after the elections.
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Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, expresses desire to be Rajya Sabha member in his first reaction
Bihar | Mar 05, 2026, 11:23 AM ISTBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to file nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to be present at the time of filing of the nomination papers.
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Bihar Rajya Sabha berth likely for Upendra Kushwaha after late-night talks with BJP leadership
Bihar | Mar 03, 2026, 11:49 AM ISTRajya Sabha Elections: Five Rajya Sabha seats are set to fall vacant. Of these, 2 are currently held by the JDU, 2 by the RJD, and 1 by the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM).
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Bihar: Bride shot on wedding stage by obsessive lover during varmala ceremony, video surfaces
Bihar | Feb 25, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTA wedding ceremony in Buxar turned into panic when an obsessive lover shot the bride during the varmala ritual. The bride suffered a bullet injury in the abdomen and is now stable after treatment.
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Nitish Kumar loses cool in Bihar Assembly over opposition's 'guns and bullets' slogan
Bihar | Feb 24, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTA dramatic scene unfolded in the Bihar Assembly when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar erupted in anger after RJD MLAs accused his government of running the state through "guns and bullets".
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At least 100 people fall sick after consuming prasad in Bihar's Khagaria, food poisoning suspected
Bihar | Feb 18, 2026, 11:07 PM ISTMedical Officer In-charge Kashish said the illness appeared to be a case of food poisoning linked to the consumption of prasad. "The team responded promptly, and all patients have been given necessary treatment. Their condition is stable, and they are out of danger," he said.
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Bihar to ban open meat selling soon, strict action if rules ignored: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha
Bihar | Feb 16, 2026, 07:32 PM ISTBihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has announced that open sale of meat will soon be banned across the state. Only licensed sellers will be permitted to operate, and strict action will be taken against those violating the rules.
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Bihar shocker: Four girls die by suicide after being scolded by parents for mingling with boys
Bihar | Feb 09, 2026, 07:34 PM ISTFour minor girls in Bihar's Aurangabad district allegedly died by suicide after parental scolding for interacting with boys. A fifth girl survived and narrated the sequence of events. The police have launched a probe, although no external involvement has been established so far.
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Bihar MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 forgery case after late-night drama in Patna | 10 Points
Bihar | Feb 07, 2026, 08:01 AM ISTSeveral supporters of Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, had arrived at his residence in Patna, leading to high drama. However, Yadav was later arrested by the police.
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Bihar joins India's bullet train map with Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri Corridor: Know key details here
Bihar | Feb 04, 2026, 11:21 AM ISTThe first bullet train corridor will pass through Bihar, linking Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri, with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calling the project a major game-changer. The high-speed route is expected to cut travel time drastically and boost connectivity.
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Four minors die after allegedly consuming poison in Bihar's Aurangabad; Police launch probe
Bihar | Feb 02, 2026, 12:28 PM ISTFour minor girls died in Bihar's Aurangabad district after allegedly consuming poison along with a fifth girl who survived. The incident came to light only after media reports surfaced, prompting senior police officials to visit the village.
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Rohini Acharya's fresh attack on Tejashwi: 'RJD on the edge of collapsing under current leadership'
Bihar | Jan 28, 2026, 08:56 AM ISTRohini 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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Pregnant woman burnt alive over dowry in Bihar's Nalanda; in-laws absconding
Bihar | Jan 27, 2026, 12:31 PM ISTThe 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
Bihar | Jan 25, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTEarlier 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
Bihar | Jan 25, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTBihar: 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.