Samrat Choudhary's appointment as Bihar's Chief Minister marks a significant milestone for the BJP, ushering in a new era of leadership in the state's political landscape.
Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called for a special session of the Haryana Assembly to address the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Citing central government and NCRB reports, Hooda highlighted Haryana's unsafe status, high organised crime rates, and alarming statistics on rapes, murders, and suicides, alleging the BJP government's negligence.
Jharkhand police arrested five people in Latehar for allegedly transporting over 50,000 bottles of illicit liquor from Haryana to Bihar.
A man was arrested at Gayaji railway station in Bihar for posing as an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer. The arrest occurred during a joint operation by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP).
'Har haal mein ghar khali karna hoga, koi mai ka lal nahi hai jo sarkari ghar khali nahi karega'.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved national highway projects worth approximately 24,249.6 crore across Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, aiming to enhance connectivity, reduce travel times, and stimulate economic growth.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has been elected as the BJP legislature party leader, paving the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar.
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee has commented on the Supreme Court judgment regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, emphasising its specific application to the Bihar case and highlighting the Election Commission's limited authority in determining citizenship.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Bihar has been selected for India's T20 squad for upcoming series against Ireland and England, becoming the youngest ever Indian cricketer to achieve this feat, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. His family expressed immense joy and pride over his selection, which followed his stellar performance in IPL 2026.
Civil courts in Hajipur and Kishanganj, Bihar, received bomb threats via email, which were later determined to be hoaxes. Police investigations are underway.
The EC also underlined that for electors whose enumeration forms have not returned, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would identify a probable cause, such as absent, shifted, dead and duplicate entry based on an inquiry from the nearby electors and would note the same.
Delhi Police have arrested Suman Kumar Jha, accused of murdering Ramesh Yadav in northwest Delhi. The arrest came after a two-month-long manhunt that involved tracking Jha across multiple states and to Nepal, where he had fled. Jha confessed to attacking Yadav with a stone after a quarrel.
A police sub-inspector in Bihar's Vaishali district allegedly died by suicide, shooting himself with his service revolver. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances.
Three staff members of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, have been arrested following a fire incident that led to the deaths of six ICU patients due to asphyxiation. Police are investigating potential fire safety norm violations and building construction rules.
A man with a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head was arrested after a gunfight with police in Bihar's Khagaria district. The accused, Buddin Mian, was wanted in 14 criminal cases and sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire.
Bihar police have arrested six more people in connection with the groping and dragging of a woman in Nalanda district. A total of eight people have been arrested, and police are warning against sharing the video of the incident online.
Two individuals, including an Indian national from Bihar, have been arrested in Nepal's Madhes province on drug trafficking charges after police seized 17.40 grams of brown sugar from them during a security check.
A man wanted in six criminal cases was shot dead in his rented accommodation by unidentified assailants in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. Police are investigating the incident and verifying an audio clip claiming responsibility for the murder.
Police in Ranchi and Chatra districts of Jharkhand have seized brown sugar and poppy husk, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including one woman, in separate operations.
The death toll in the East Champaran hooch tragedy has risen to nine, prompting arrests and a special investigation into the consumption of spurious liquor in the Turkauliya and Raghunathpur areas of Motihari.
Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi supports Amit Shah's allegations that the TMC government in West Bengal is harbouring infiltrators and obstructing border fencing.
Three members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) were detained in Gorakhpur for attempting to burn an effigy of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a protest against alleged examination irregularities.
It has been a chequered political journey for Samrat Choudhary, who began his political career as a minister in Bihar nearly three decades ago, only to be removed by the then-Governor following allegations about his eligibility.
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has moved to an ashram on the outskirts of Patna to continue his political activities ahead of the next assembly elections. He criticised Nitish Kumar and urged voters to prioritise their own interests.
A stampede at the Shitala Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district resulted in the deaths of eight women due to a heavy rush of devotees.
Following his election to the Rajya Sabha, Nitish Kumar is set to resign from the Bihar Legislative Council, adhering to constitutional requirements and prompting speculation about future political strategies in Bihar.
'I would request the selectors to please include Virat for the Olympics. The Olympics is only taking place because of Virat and his fan following.'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach Manish Ojha hailed the 15-year-old's historic India selection, saying the BCCI may have found the future 'poster boy' of Indian cricket after his record-breaking IPL season.
A man arrested for robbery was found dead in a police lockup in Katihar, Bihar, leading to the suspension of two officers and sparking local protests.
A mobile shop owner in Katihar, Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly procuring and selling motherboards of stolen mobile phones to foreign locations, raising concerns about illegal transfer of mobile data.
Popular educator Faisal Khan, known as 'Khan Sir', has been named in an FIR following a vandalism incident at his coaching centre in Patna. Police are investigating the Tuesday night incident, which involved stone-pelting and alleged firing, and will question Khan. Two guards have been detained, and rival coaching institutes have made counter-allegations.
'Nearly 80 of 85 JD-U MLAs are not in favour of a CM from the BJP.'
Over 6,000 young people from diverse backgrounds participated in the MY Bharat Youth Convention in New Delhi, interacting with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and other dignitaries. The convention highlighted the crucial role of youth in nation-building and underscored India's significant demographic advantage.
Sultanganj Nagar Parishad chairman Rajkumar, who was shot in his office in Bhagalpur district on April 28, has died in a Patna hospital. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed grief and ordered a speedy trial.
The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.
Jay Mishra, a key accused and associate of the owner in the south Delhi hotel fire that killed 22 people, has surrendered to a court. Mishra is implicated in the hotel's operations and lack of security, with the police probe widening to examine his and the owner's roles in the tragedy.
Jharkhand Police have arrested four individuals, including a candidate, for allegedly using high-tech methods to cheat during the SSC GD constable recruitment examination in Ranchi. The accused, all from Bihar, were caught attempting to hack computer systems at an online examination centre.
15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his first call-up to the Indian national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, following a stellar IPL 2026 season and an impressive U19 World Cup performance.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capped a historic IPL 2026 season by winning the Emerging Player, MVP, Orange Cap, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards after scoring 776 runs and smashing a record 72 sixes for Rajasthan Royals.
Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, Mohammad Saif Ali and Saurabh Kumar, for their involvement in a Rs 78 lakh digital arrest cyber fraud. The victim was coerced into transferring money after being intimidated by a scammer posing as a police officer. Investigations revealed that one of the accused's bank accounts, used to receive defrauded funds, was linked to 52 other fraudulent transactions.
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