
As Nitish Kumar eyes Rajya Sabha seat, political buzz over change in Bihar leadership mounts
All eyes are on Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, amid indications that he may soon enter active politics
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All eyes are on Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, amid indications that he may soon enter active politics

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls, Janata Dal(U) leaders said

54 institutions in Bihar, India, are set to be transformed into Centres of Excellence as part of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s 'Saat Nischay-3' development program.

Amid buzz that Nitish Kumar might be heading to the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is reportedly planning a visit to Bihar.

Speculations are circulating that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might move to the Rajya Sabha, as a crucial meeting of the Janata Dal (United) is currently underway with top leaders present.

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is reportedly preparing to enter politics, signaling a potential succession moment for the JD(U) party.

The Election Commission will hold biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 States on March 16

The race for Bihar’s five Rajya Sabha seats is intensifying with the entry of the RJD, whose combined tally with allies like Congress and Left parties still falls short of the minimum required for a win.

Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that the new industrial policy will accelerate investment, infrastructure development, and the goal of creating 10 million jobs
Migrant workers from Bihar died due to asphyxiation in Dindigul, India.

120 former Maoists attended the Chhattisgarh Assembly, marking a significant step towards their integration into mainstream democracy, following efforts to declare Bihar 'Maoist-free'.

Bihar, India, has introduced a new law aimed at curbing forced recovery practices by limiting borrowers to two microfinance institutions (MFIs) and prohibiting unauthorised loans.
The Bihar government plans to review anti-conversion laws from other states and will implement its own legislation if deemed necessary, following a BJP legislator's call for stricter punishments for religious conversions involving threats to life and wealth.

The audit report noted that the Mines and Geology Department has failed to provide details on these dues for more than five years

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Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking in Bihar's Araria district, asserted that the BJP would win the West Bengal polls and drive out every single infiltrator.
What began as a festive wedding in Buxar descended into chaos when gunshots rang out during the exchange-of-garlands ceremony. The bride, 18-year-old Aarti Kumari, was hit by a bullet on stage, in what authorities believe was a targeted attack by a neighbour nursing unreciprocated feelings. Quickly shifted to Varanasi for treatment, she has since been declared out of danger.
Amit Kumar Dubey, a proud house husband from Bihar, has redefined traditional gender roles by dedicating himself to full-time household management. He gave up his job to support his wife, handling cooking, cleaning, and childcare. Despite occasional worries about his responsibilities as the eldest son, Amit finds fulfillment in his role, supported by his wife and family.
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to shine after a stunning IPL 2025 and U-19 World Cup 2026. He received a Tata Curvv car for winning the CURVV Super Striker award and Rs 50 lakh from

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure in the state assembly after opposition MLAs accused his government of ruling with “guns and bullets”.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore stated that Bihar's meat restrictions are an attempt by RSS and BJP to control people's eating habits and culture, disproportionately affecting OBCs, Dalits, Adivasis, and minorities.

Andhra Pradesh police faced a dramatic situation in Patna when a local court denied them transit remand for a Bihar Inspector General they sought to arrest.

According to officials, 80-85 passengers were onboard the bus, which was going from Ludhiana in Punjab to Motihari in Bihar, when the accident took place
The police team have seized a massive haul of spurious tablets, syrups, machinery and packaging material from the premises
A Bihar cadre IGP, Sunil Kumar Naik, has been arrested as Accused No. 7 in the alleged custodial torture case involving Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, a former Member of Parliament and current Deputy Speaker of the AP Legislative Assembly.
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was awarded Rs 50 lakh by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his U-19 World Cup heroics. He starred in the final with a stunning 175 off 80 balls and was named Player of the Tournament with 439 runs. The youngest IPL debutant and centurion, he was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore and is seen as a future cricket star.
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was awarded Rs 50 lakh by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his U-19 World Cup heroics. He starred in the final with a stunning 175 off 80 balls and was named Player of the Tournament with 439 runs. The youngest IPL debutant and centurion, he was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore and is seen as a future cricket star.

Five live 7.65 mm cartridges were recovered from the bag of a student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in Powai during a security check inside the hostel premises, following a minor dispute over money between students
In a startling turn of events, Bihar's prohibition law, which has been in place for a decade, is under scrutiny once again, this time from unexpected political allies. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi raised his voice against the law, shedding light on how it disproportionately affects the marginalized and leads to substantial revenue losses.
A Delhi court has formally framed charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi in connection with the Land-for-Job CBI case.

With Nitish Kumar moving to the Rajya Sabha, the next Chief Minister of Bihar is likely to be from the BJP, with several front-runners being considered.
To File Nomination In Patna Today In Shah's Presence

Months after a significant NDA win, Bihar is poised for another political development as JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar is set to file his Rajya Sabha nomination alongside BJP's Nitin Nabin.

The move to shift Kumar has been anticipated since before the 2025 assembly elections. But action was not taken given Kumar's illustrious track record.
Nitin Nabin, the BJP chief, is set to contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Bihar.
Sources indicate that Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is likely to be nominated by the JDU for a seat in the Rajya Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on his 75th birthday, commending his tireless efforts for the state.
A caste conflict in Bihar was triggered by a wage dispute over a work that was done over 2,500 kilometres away in Kerala. Amit Bhelari reports on the allegations made by both sides, which resulted in two FIRs being filed, one invoking the SC/ST Act. The brahmins had allegedly forcibly entered the home of the Scheduled Caste man who asked for money due to him. In the background, play out themes of movement and migration


Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Bihar's border districts, addressing concerns related to regional stability.

Uttar Pradesh holds first place with 11.63 lakh downloads; information related to a panchayat such as welfare schemes, funds, development works & weather forecasts available on the NIC-developed app

A boy was tethered and lowered into a well in Bihar's Motihari as scores of people watched a risky rescue mission to retrieve a goat kid stuck inside unfold.
Following intervention by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), 21 children were successfully sent back to Bihar.

In 3 days, the life of a woman from Bihar changed completely. First, she was a bride-to-be, then a bride, and finally, a victim shot at during her own wedding.


India's Home Minister Amit Shah is undertaking a three-day visit to Bihar’s Seemanchal region, where he will participate in various initiatives, including inaugurating border outposts and laying foundations for Sashastra Seema Bal projects.

The re-exam dates for the CTET February 2026 examination have been announced for two specific exam centers in Bihar.
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to shine after a stunning IPL 2025 and U-19 World Cup 2026. He received a Tata Curvv car for winning the CURVV Super Striker award and Rs 50 lakh from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, while BCCI announced ₹7.50 crore for the U-19 team. Vaibhav scored 175 in the World Cup final and a 35-ball IPL century, becoming the youngest debutant and centurion.

Andhra Pradesh police plan to appeal a Bihar court's decision to reject the transit remand of IPS officer M. Sunil Kumar Naik, who was arrested in a case of alleged custodial torture.

A woman's body was discovered on a bench at the Madhepura railway station in Bihar, with her two young children found sitting on either side of her lifeless body, weeping.

An IPS officer from Bihar was arrested and subsequently released by a Patna court in connection with a custodial torture case, with the court barring Andhra Pradesh police from taking action against him for 30 days.

Vijay Kumar Sinha says the Bihar government banned the sale of meat and fish in the open and near educational and religious institutions in urban areas in view of public health and sentiment

The Patna High Court has highlighted severe deficiencies in mental health care in Bihar and issued an order to immediately stop mining activities near the Bihar Institute of Mental Health and Allied Sciences (BIMHAS).

A man in Gopalganj, Bihar, India, allegedly killed his mother after she denied him Rs 100 to buy liquor.

The NDA coalition is reportedly aiming for a sweep in the Bihar Rajya Sabha elections, with JD(U) set to retain Ram Nath Thakur's seat, while BJP's nominations remain unclear.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited project sites in Jharkhand and Bihar to review major power investments exceeding Rs 40,000 crore, highlighting the conglomerate's growing presence in eastern India.

Five live 7.65 mm cartridges were recovered from a student's bag at IIT Bombay during a security check following a dispute, with a Bihar link under investigation.
Allies of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are pressuring Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reconsider the state's liquor ban, citing significant financial losses.
Rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made the tough decision to forgo his CBSE Class X exams as he dives headfirst into a demanding cricket schedule, heightened by security concerns. After leading his team to victory at the Under-19 World Cup, the talented batsman is placing his promising cricket career above academics.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha today.

A train in Bihar came to an unexpected standstill for three hours after its loco pilot refused to continue working beyond his mandated 9-hour shift, adhering strictly to railway rules.

JD(U) leaders wanted party to have a succession plan for the government, say BJP sources, adding that the new Chief Minister will be from the “backward class”

Meeting of top JD-U leaders, including the party’s working president Sanjay Kumar Jha and Union Minister and party’s MP from Munger Rajeev Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh are going on at the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

The BJP has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections across six states, with significant contests anticipated in Maharashtra, Bihar, and Odisha.

Nabin’s candidature assumes added significance as he took over as the BJP’s national president on January 20, marking a generational shift in the party’s top leadership

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted lapses in beneficiary verification and underutilization of funds in the Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) schemes in Bihar, India.

Ten years after Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar banned liquor, politicians across the state are calling for a review of the prohibition policy, citing significant revenue losses.

Bihar police have rolled out a comprehensive security plan, deploying additional forces in sensitive areas and Naxal-affected districts, ahead of the Holi festival.

The celebrations were also made accessible to devotees worldwide. The Shri Bankey Bihari Temple launched a live darshan telecast service.

Mr. Shah directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas, and ordered the immediate removal of encroachments identified on No Man’s Land.

The Indian state of Bihar has been declared free of Maoist insurgency, marking a significant development in the region's security landscape.

A seven-year-old boy in Bihar displayed remarkable bravery, descending into a deep well to rescue a baby goat. Locals lowered him with a rope, and he successfully brought the animal back up. While the act of compassion was cheered, authorities are now investigating the risky rescue, emphasizing the need to protect children.
Bihar witnesses a disturbing rise in 'pakadua vivah,' where men and boys are forced into marriage. Recent cases across districts like Samastipur and Patna involve students, teachers, and even minors abducted and wedded under duress. Viral social media videos expose these incidents, prompting urgent calls for stricter laws and swifter police action against perpetrators.

A tragic incident occurred during wedding rituals in Buxar, Bihar, where a bride was shot dead by a neighbor while the groom watched.

The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Aarti Kumari, who was shot by her alleged lover, Deenbandhu.
A wedding ceremony in Bihar's Buxar turned tragic after the bride was shot in the stomach, allegedly by her lover, on the wedding stage.
A speeding bus collided head-on with two smaller vehicles on National Highway 31 in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, resulting in four fatalities, including a six-year-old boy. Eleven others were injured in the tragic accident, which occurred near Bagri Pul. Authorities are investigating the incident and plan to widen the highway to improve safety.

The Opposition members stage a protest in the Assembly over a baton charge against watchmen who staged a protest demanding a pay hike. As they shout, ‘the gun and bullets government will not be allowed to run’, taunting them, the Chief Minister says the NDA has 2002 members in the Assembly
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lost his composure in the assembly amidst opposition protests alleging rule by "guns and bullets." He mistakenly stated the NDA's strength as "two thousand and two" instead of 202. The protest began over a police baton charge on village chowkidars demanding higher stipends.

Bihar's cooperative department plans to explore the potential of cooperative farming, with teams visiting Gujarat, and signed an MoU to revive two closed sugar mills in the state.

The NDA is poised to secure four seats in the Bihar Rajya Sabha polls, with the support of AIMIM and BSP becoming critical for clinching the fifth seat.

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister has explained the rationale behind banning meat sales near educational institutions and public places, citing the prevention of violent tendencies.

IPS officer Sunil Nayak has been arrested in Bihar in connection with an alleged custodial torture case involving Andhra Deputy Speaker Raju.
Tragedy struck a wedding reception in Shahpur village, Bihar, late Sunday evening. Two brothers, Manjeet Kumar and Manish Kumar, were shot dead by unidentified assailants. Preliminary investigations suggest an old dispute, possibly property-related, led to the fatal incident. Police are actively searching for the accused and have sent the bodies for post-mortem.

A security breach occurred at IIT Bombay where a youth from Bihar was arrested with a bogus ID and live cartridges, prompting an investigation into the incident.

The final voter rolls in nine Indian states and Union Territories show a 7.9% drop after the Special Summary Revision (SIR), mirroring trends seen in Bihar.
Bihar Class X board exams commenced amidst significant chaos, including a Facebook Live video from an exam center in Siwan that raised security concerns.
A man from Bihar was arrested at Kolkata airport after a co-passenger accused him of repeated molestation and verbal abuse during a flight from Hanoi.