Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor dealt a major blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by almost 19,000 votes in his electoral debut in the Bankipur assembly bypolls. 

Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishore wins Bihar by-election from BJP bastion

Bihar’s ‘Bagless Safe Saturday’ initiative came under scrutiny after an Education Department notice misspelled “Bagless” as “Backless”. MLC Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh raised the issue in the Legislative Council, questioning the department’s credibility 

Bihar wants 'backless Saturday’ in govt schools as official notice misspells 'bagless'

A Bihar pensioner was shocked after more than Rs 700 crore was mistakenly reflected in his bank account due to an apparent technical glitch. The same amount also appeared in his son's account before disappearing. Bank officials have launched an investigation into the anomaly.

Bihar man visits bank to withdraw Rs 1100, finds Rs 7596951951 in his account - What happened next

In a major political development, election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has officially announced his entry into electoral politics. The Jan Suraaj Party founder will contest the upcoming July 30 by-election from Bihar’s Bankipur Assembly constituency. This high-stakes seat, a long-standing BJP stronghold, fell vacant after party leader Nitin Nabin was elected to the Rajya Sabha.  


India politics: Prashant Kishore to contest polls from Bankipur in Bihar

A bitter coaching rivalry in Bihar has taken a dramatic turn. Raushan Anand, popularly known as Raushan Sir, has accused Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) of being responsible for the death of his brother Prince. Both brothers were earlier named in a vandalism case linked to Khan Sir's coaching centre. While Raushan Sir was arrested and later granted bail, Prince reportedly died in Nepal. 


'Khan Sir' vs Raushan Anand: Coaching Centre Vandalism & Murder Claim

The controversy surrounding a reported shootout near Khan Sir's institute in Patna has intensified after new CCTV footage allegedly showed multiple rounds being fired. Police have booked Khan Sir's bodyguard and seized weapons for forensic examination as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events. The incident reportedly triggered panic among students, particularly in a nearby girls' hostel where gunshots were heard. Authorities are now analysing CCTV footage and forensic evidence to determine exactly what happened.


New CCTV Footage Emerges Linked to Shootout at Khan Sir's Institute 

A major fire broke out at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, triggering panic among patients and staff.
Firefighters and emergency teams rushed to the spot as rescue operations continued inside the building.

Muzaffarpur Fire: Fire Breaks Out At A Private Hospital In Muzaffarpur, Rescue Ops Underway 

India at this hour:

- Bihar Hospital Fire: Multiple Patients Dead
- J&K: Army Continues Search For Terrorists
- India Receives 4th Squadron Of S-400 Systems
- Heavy Rush Continues For Char Dham Yatra 

Bihar Hospital Fire: Multiple Patients Dead | India Receives 4th Squadron Of S-400 Systems 

Samrat Choudhary is set to become the new Chief Minister of Bihar after being elected leader of the BJP Legislative Party. The move marks a significant political shift in the state, with party leaders rallying behind him to steer governance and development. His swearing-in is expected to set the tone for Bihar’s political direction in the coming months.


Bihar: Nitish Makes Way For Samrat Choudhary 

BREAKING: Samrat Choudhary To Take Oath As New Bihar CM

At least 8 devotees, all women, were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at the Maa Sheetla Temple in Nalanda district, Bihar during a crowded religious gathering. The incident occurred in Maghra village near Bihar Sharif when a large number of devotees rushed to offer prayers on the last Tuesday of the Hindu month of Chaitra.


Bihar Stampede: At Least 8 Devotees Killed In Crowd Crush In Bihar Temple In Nalanda 

Poll-bound Tamil Nadu does not have anything significant in the Union Budget 2026-2027 that would attract people's attention, a noted political commentator said on Sunday. Political analyst Sumanth Raman drew a parallel between Bihar, which was at focus in last year's budget; and Tamil Nadu, where elections are due by April this year.



India Budget 2026: Did Budget 2026 Deliver For Poll Bound Tamil Nadu?

Bihar becomes the first state to restrict veils, masks and helmets in jewellery shops, citing security risks amid rising gold and silver prices.

Bihar jewellers ban purchase of gold for customers with veils or masks

The Bharatiya Janata Party has signalled a clear generational shift at the very top of its organisation. Nitin Nabin, a five-time MLA from Bihar and one of the party’s rising young leaders, has formally assumed charge as the BJP's national working president at the party headquarters in New Delhi.


New BJP chief marks generation change in ruling party

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a historic 10th term in a grand ceremony held at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan. The event witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several top leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This oath-taking follows the NDA's landslide victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, where the alliance secured 202 out of 243 seats.

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time

Nitish Kumar Oath Ceremony : Nitish Kumar Takes Oath For Record 10th Term As Bihar CM at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sworn in for a historic 10th term at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, marking a record in state politics. 



Nitish Kumar Oath Ceremony:  Nitish Kumar to take oath for 10th term as Bihar CM

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at a grand ceremony in Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. The swearing-in is scheduled for November 20, 2025, following the National Democratic Alliance’s landslide victory securing 202 out of 243 assembly seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other top NDA leaders are expected to attend. 

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar To Take Oath as Bihar CM For 10th Time 

Nitish Kumar secures his 10th term as he is elected leader of the NDA Legislative Party and formally stakes claim to form the next government in Bihar. This report explores how Nitish consolidated support, the coalition’s next steps, and what this milestone means for Bihar’s political future.

Nitish Elected Leader Of NDA Legislative Party, Stakes Claim To Form Govt

In Bihar, the political landscape is shifting rapidly after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a decisive win in the 2025 assembly elections. The results declared on November 14 confirmed a significant mandate for the NDA. With that, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party in the state assembly for the first time.


Bihar victory: Nitish Kumar to become Bihar Chief Minister for record 10th time 

Bihar victory: New Bihar govt to be sworn-in on Nov 20

Bihar victory: CM Nitish Kumar to dissolve cabinet, tender resignation tomorrow 


In Bihar, the political landscape is shifting rapidly after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a decisive win in the 2025 assembly elections. The results declared on November 14 confirmed a significant mandate for the NDA. With that, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party in the state assembly for the first time.

Bihar Election: NDA Shifts Focus To Bihar Government Formation

The BJP-led NDA alliance has achieved a massive victory in the Bihar elections, leaving the Grand Alliance, and especially Congress, with a crushing defeat. Despite efforts to connect with voters, Congress and its allies couldn’t gain traction, resulting in a landslide win for the NDA. This marks a significant political shift in Bihar, with implications for national politics moving forward.


Bihar Reposes Faith in Nitish Kumar, Landslide Win Reaffirms Nitish's Stature

Bihar victory: NDA's sweep & Mahagathbandhan's loss explained in numbers

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Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishore wins Bihar by-election from BJP bastion

Bihar wants 'backless Saturday’ in govt schools - teachers meant 'bagless'

Bihar man visits bank to withdraw Rs 1100, finds Rs 7596951951 in his account

India politics: Prashant Kishore to contest polls from Bankipur in Bihar

'Khan Sir' vs Raushan Anand: Coaching Centre Vandalism & Murder Claim

New CCTV Footage Emerges Linked to Shootout at Khan Sir's Institute

Muzaffarpur Fire: Fire Breaks Out At A Private Hospital In Muzaffarpur, Rescue Ops Underway

Bihar Hospital Fire: Multiple Patients Dead | India Receives 4th Squadron Of S-400 Systems

Bihar: Nitish Makes Way For Samrat Choudhary

BREAKING: Samrat Choudhary To Take Oath As New Bihar CM

Bihar Stampede: At Least 8 Devotees Killed In Crowd Crush In Bihar Temple In Nalanda

India Budget 2026: Did Budget 2026 Deliver For Poll Bound Tamil Nadu?

Bihar jewellers ban purchase of gold for customers with veils or masks

New BJP chief marks generation change in ruling party

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time

Nitish Kumar Oath Ceremony: Nitish Kumar to take oath for 10th term as Bihar CM

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar To Take Oath as Bihar CM For 10th Time

Nitish Elected Leader Of NDA Legislative Party, Stakes Claim To Form Govt

Bihar victory: Nitish Kumar to become Bihar Chief Minister for record 10th time

Bihar victory: New Bihar govt to be sworn-in on Nov 20

Bihar victory: CM Nitish Kumar to dissolve cabinet, tender resignation tomorrow

Bihar Election: NDA Shifts Focus To Bihar Government Formation

Bihar Reposes Faith in Nitish Kumar, Landslide Win Reaffirms Nitish's Stature

Bihar victory: NDA's sweep & Mahagathbandhan's loss explained in numbers