Bihar

A deadly stampede occurred at Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar after a snapped electric wire sparked panic among devotees. Separately, a fire broke out at a four-story hotel housing pilgrims in Tarapith, West Bengal, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people and injuring several others.

A woman from Begusarai, Bihar, alleges that her neighbor raped her and that a village panchayat publicly humiliated her for the incident. Police have registered an FIR and arrested one individual in connection with the case.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the government on pleas challenging the CAPF Act. The lead petitioner is CRPF Assistant Commandant Bibhor Kumar Singh, who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra and lost both legs during an anti-Maoist operation in Bihar in 2022.

Kanhaiya Kumar accused Bihar police of using excessive force against student protesters, violating laws and police manuals. He cited a preliminary report from a Congress fact-finding team, stating the actions aimed to suppress peaceful democratic protests.

Veteran Congress leader D.Y. Patil, a Padma Shri awardee, passed away at 92. He served as Governor of Tripura and Bihar and held additional charge of West Bengal.

BJP's defeat in Bankipur is being analyzed as a potential turning point in Bihar politics. The focus is on the implications of this electoral outcome for political dynamics in the region.

Akhilesh stated that the BJP's defeat in the bypolls signifies the beginning of change. He noted that the BJP is unable to retain its traditionally safe seats in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party secured a victory in the Bankipur bypoll, with the party founder emphasizing Gen Z support and demanding the BJP change its Bihar Chief Minister and halt youth migration.

Two coaches of the Samastipur-Saharsa MEMU train caught fire at Simri Bakhtiyarpur station in Bihar around 3 a.m., according to East Central Railway's CPRO. No injuries were reported.

The Bihar bypoll in Bankipur began counting on July 30, with a voter turnout of 34.30%. Prashant Kishor's electoral debut is a focal point of the election.

Three individuals were arrested in Bihar for a recruitment exam paper leak case. An accused claimed a similar method was used in the Assistant Election Development Officer (AEDO) examination in April.

Security has been tightened in Bihar’s Madhubani border district due to communal tensions in Nepal. Communal clashes in Sunsari, Koshi province, have led to curfews, prohibitory orders, and increased security deployment in Nepal.

Families in Bihar continue to wait for the release of protesters two days after the incident. The situation remains unresolved with no updates from authorities.

Mohammad Sadaqat claims he was booked in a NEET protest case despite being in Russia for four months, as stated in a video he shared. The video purportedly shows him in Russia, where he has reportedly resided for the past four months.

Cyber fraud cases tripled between 2020 and 2024, according to government data presented to Rajya Sabha. Telangana had the highest number of cases in 2024 (18,922), followed by Bihar (4,020), Maharashtra (2,827), and Odisha (1,546).

BJP is attempting to counter challenges from JSP and RJD in the Bankipur byelection as campaigning concludes. The election was triggered by Nitin Nabin's election to the Rajya Sabha in April, which vacated the seat in Bihar.

AISA accuses authorities of cracking down on student protesters and demands the release of detained activists, including CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Sandeep Saurav. The detention is linked to protests against alleged paper leaks, with a focus on student and youth activists in Bihar.

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), accuses the government of breaking a promise not to act against student protesters. The CJP reports hundreds of students detained or harassed in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, threatening to restart demonstrations.

Police in Patna booked 144 students and 5,000 unidentified persons during a protest, detaining 694 individuals including 339 minors and students, some of whom were later released. Ninety-one police officers were injured in the incident.

The article examines the challenges hindering Bihar's socio-economic progress despite politics focused on social justice. It highlights the disparity between political empowerment and stagnant ground-level development, emphasizing the need for systemic changes to achieve overall progress in the region.

India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement, organized by the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demands the release of detained protesters following nationwide demonstrations over exam irregularities and government assurances. The movement, which forced the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reports detentions in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, with over 100 arrests and legal challenges. Protests turned violent in New Delhi and Bihar, prompting police crackdowns and calls for an independent investigation into alleged police brutality.

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demands the release of detained protesters and withdrawal of criminal cases following nationwide rallies over exam irregularities. The movement, sparked by satirical criticism of a court comment likening youth to 'cockroaches,' has expanded to address unemployment and governance issues, becoming a major challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rahul Gandhi urged the Prime Minister to apologize to students and take action against those who attacked them. He accused the system of being 'murderous' against students, citing reports of AK-47s fired at protesting students in Bihar and hundreds of arrests.

Police officers were suspended after being seen firing an AK-47 during a student protest in Bihar, as confirmed by the Siwan Superintendent of Police.

The BJP is utilizing 'Jeevika Didis'—women members of a Bihar state government initiative focused on rural women's empowerment—to mobilize voters for the Bankipur bypoll, according to Prashant Kishor.

Bihar Chief Minister Mr. Choudhary dedicated projects worth ₹11,464 crore during his first 100 days in office. He emphasized efforts to achieve self-reliance for Bihar's 14 crore people.

Left-wing students held a demonstration and clashed with police in support of a Bihar bandh. The bandh turned violent in several districts including Patna, Saran, Siwan, Aurangabad, and Bhagalpur, while Samastipur, Nawada, and Nalanda saw mild protests, according to police.

Bijendra Gupta, alleged mastermind of the Maharashtra TET paper leak, was arrested by Bhiwandi police. He was brought to Pune Airport for transfer to Bhiwandi.

Bihar ranks second in RuPay card usage under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in the country, with 4.98 crore cardholders as revealed by Union Finance Ministry data.

Tigers are set to be introduced in Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal on October 2. Senior officials of the West Bengal Forest Department suggested that tigers should be sourced from Assam and Bihar's similar landscapes rather than Sundarban.

A CAG report revealed that 62,632 outstanding Utilisation Certificates worth ₹92,132.75 crore remained uncollected by Bihar's Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements) as of March 31, 2025. The report titled 'Financial Reporting Practices' was presented in the state assembly on July 23.

Protests over the NEET paper leak have intensified nationwide, with student groups, civil society, and political parties demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Confrontations occurred in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar, where police used force to stop protesters.

Bihar Chief Minister Choudhary inaugurated a ₹130.88 crore river interlinking project to divert floodwaters and enhance farm productivity in northern Bihar. The event also included the opening of 551 schools and announcements for improving education infrastructure.

The Supreme Court is examining whether individuals removed from the voter list in SIR can be denied welfare schemes. Justice Bagchi emphasized that the ECI cannot determine citizenship for voting rights and must refer such cases to the Ministry under the Citizenship Act.

Leaders from Jan Suraaj, including K.C. Sinha and Ritesh Ranjan alias Bittu Singh, have joined the BJP ahead of Bihar’s Bankipur byelection. The individuals had previously contested as Jan Suraaj candidates.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the State Level Sahyog Programme. He emphasized the government's commitment to serving the public and ensuring impartial resolution of grievances.

A migrant worker from Bihar died in a furnace explosion at a copper recycling unit in Gummidipoondi. Five other migrant workers from Bihar sustained minor burn injuries and are receiving treatment.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated projects worth ₹1,047 crore. He highlighted promoting women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship as key to strengthening Bihar’s economy.

C.P. Radhakrishnan stated that Bihar played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle and led the 'second independence movement' during the Emergency. The claim highlights Bihar's historical significance in challenging authoritarian governance.

Bihar’s per capita power consumption increased from 75 units in 2005 to 401 units, with power supply rising to 9426 MW from 700 MW in the same period due to government initiatives.