Bihar

Fatal toxic gas accidents in Indian wells

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Tirupati: Two men die from toxic gas in well accident

A series of fatal accidents involving toxic gas inhalation in wells has been reported across different regions in India. In Gaya, Bihar, four individuals died after entering an old well to repair a motor, including a fa

Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

55 clusters · 2846 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Glacier collapse in Nepal triggers massive debris flow into China

Two weeks after the August 26 glacial collapse, the humanitarian crisis in Nepal and Tibet continues to escalate. The number of missing persons has risen to 5,133, including 587 foreign tourists. While 1,377 bodies or hu

River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar

11 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bihar faces severe Ganga flooding and rapid loss of natural lakes

The humanitarian crisis following a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse and ice-rock landslide in Nepal has intensified significantly. While earlier reports estimated deaths approaching 475, the death toll has since climbed t

India 2026 monsoon: Low-pressure system triggers heavy rain

362 clusters · 322 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Flooding in India disrupts infrastructure and agriculture

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

Philippines storm and monsoon damage reaches ₱12.4B

22 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Philippines weather: Monsoon brings rain and flood risks to Mindanao and Visayas

By September 10, 2026, the cumulative impact of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng, and Pilandok, combined with the southwest monsoon, has caused approximately ₱12.4 billion in damage to agriculture and infrastructur

Jharkhand recruitment crisis: Protests and legal stays

11 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Jharkhand High Court orders JPSC appointments within two months

The impasse between student protesters and the Hemant Soren government has escalated following the government’s decision to cancel numerous recruitment examinations conducted by the JPSC, JSSC, and the agency TSR Data Pr

Nepal and Bihar flood crisis intensifies with rising deaths

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bihar floods cause 20 deaths and trigger railway safety alerts

The humanitarian crisis in Nepal has escalated following catastrophic flash floods and mudslides triggered by a glacial collapse on August 26. The death toll has risen to 1,127, while the number of missing persons has in

Contraband seizures on Bihar railways

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bihar police seize 75 liters of liquor from First AC train coach

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has conducted multiple operations in Bihar to intercept contraband on passenger trains. In late August, RPF personnel at Saharsa railway station seized 14.02 kg of cannabis from the Ra

Fatal road accidents in India and Pakistan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Fatal road accidents reported in India and Pakistan

Multiple fatal road accidents have been reported across India and Pakistan. In mid-August, collisions in India’s Madhya Pradesh and Bihar states resulted in at least 11 deaths. In Madhya Pradesh, a truck and loading ve

India Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana status

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana reports high account inactivity

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), India’s national financial inclusion mission, marked 12 years of operation in August 2026. Since its 2014 launch, the program has expanded from 14.72 crore accounts in 2015 to

Bihar governance push: Infrastructure, education, and reform

15 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bihar CM announces rapid exam results and new university initiatives

Since taking office in mid-June 2026, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has pursued an aggressive mix of law-and-order action and development programmes. Early moves included a crackdown on crime, the launch of the “Bihar

Political critiques by Pappu Yadav in India

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Pappu Yadav criticizes government response to Bihar floods

Purnia MP Pappu Yadav has issued a series of political critiques targeting the Indian central government. Initially, Yadav focused on constitutional and democratic concerns, claiming the SIR process has undermined democr

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) political strategy

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: LJP-Ram Vilas aims to make Chirag Paswan Bihar Chief Minister

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has focused its organizational efforts on upcoming elections. In August 2026, the party held a national executive meeting in New Delhi, led by President and Union Minister Chirag Paswa

India Narcotics Control Bureau enforcement efforts

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: NCB Ahmedabad hosts officers from 21 countries for anti-drug training

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has initiated efforts to strengthen both domestic and international anti-drug operations. Domestically, the agency scheduled quarterly Joint Coordination Committee meetings across Biha

Flooding and mass casualty crisis in Nepal and India

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bihar authorities warn against eating unidentified fish from Nepal floods

Heavy rainfall and water releases from barrages in Nepal have caused significant flooding in India’s Bihar and Uttar Pradesh regions. In Bihar’s West Champaran district, the release of approximately 180,000 cusecs of wat

Delhi-NCR monsoon rains and air quality trends

5 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: India: Monsoon rains impact regions as Delhi prepares for BRICS Summit

Delhi has seen improvements in air quality driven by both government initiatives and weather patterns. In early August, the Delhi government reported 137 clean-air days, surpassing previous years. Environment Minister Ma

Bihar teacher recruitment process and protests

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: BPSC postpones application for 32,388 Bihar teacher positions

The Bihar state government has initiated a plan to recruit teachers through the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) to address shortages across primary and secondary school levels. Following significant pressure from

Heavy rainfall and weather alerts in Bihar and Jharkhand

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Jharkhand faces flash flood risks and heavy rain alerts

In mid-August, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms were forecasted for the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. In Jharkhand, the India Meteorological Department issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall, warning of p

Bihar state development and administrative activities

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces major development projects and meets Union ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expanded his administrative agenda to include significant education and infrastructure projects. To support academic development, he introduced the ‘Bihar Vidya Saathi’ app, a 24

Indian political debate over caste-based reservation

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi clash over reservation policy

The debate over caste-based reservation in India has intensified following the ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’ protests at Jantar Mantar, where demonstrators called for quotas based on income rather than caste identity. Int

India critical mineral auction initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: India promotes critical mineral self-reliance through mining roadshow

India is conducting roadshows to promote the eighth tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks. These auctions include 20 blocks, comprising three mining leases and 17 composite license blocks, coverin

Nepal flooding and landslide disaster

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Nepal floods cause widespread destruction as Prayagraj temple collapses

Severe flooding and landslides in Nepal have caused widespread destruction, particularly affecting Trishuli Bazar in the Nuwakot district. The deluge destroyed numerous businesses and homes, with local merchants reportin

Patna urban infrastructure development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Patna infrastructure: New flyovers and elevated road inaugurated

The Bihar government has initiated several large-scale urban development and infrastructure projects in Patna. In mid-August, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced plans to establish a World Trade Centre in the state

Child drowning incidents in Bihar rivers

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Bhagalpur: Three girls drown in river in Bihar

In August 2026, several fatal drowning incidents involving children occurred during river bathing in the Indian state of Bihar. On August 17, two separate incidents were reported. In the Patna district, four girls were

Violence in Gopalganj, Bihar

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Gopalganj: Youth shot dead during Akhada procession in Bihar

A 22-year-old man, Vikas Kumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants during an Akhada procession near Purani Chowk in Bihar’s Gopalganj district. The victim was shot in the head at close range around 11:30 p.m. and w

Student protests in Bihar regarding unemployment

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Bihar student protests draw attention to six-year-old Aditya Kumar

Students and job aspirants in Patna, Bihar, held demonstrations at Dak Bungalow Chowk to protest unemployment and demand reforms regarding Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recruitment examinations. The protests ga

Domestic shooting incidents in Bihar

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Bihar woman allegedly shot dead by husband during newborn's ceremony

In August 2026, two separate incidents of fatal domestic violence involving shootings were reported in Bihar, India. In Purnia, a teacher named Shalini Kumari was shot and killed following a domestic dispute in the Renu

Fatal vehicle accidents in Bihar

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Supaul road accident kills five people during Kirtan

In August 2026, two separate fatal vehicle accidents occurred in Bihar, India, involving crowds gathered for cultural or religious events. On August 21, in the West Champaran district, a passenger bus traveling from Gor

Bihar Public Service Commission recruitment updates

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Bihar Public Service Commission announces exam results and recruitment updates

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued several updates regarding recruitment examinations and administrative changes. Initial reports confirmed the release of mains results for the District Statistical Of

Bihar political succession debate

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Nishant Kumar endorsed as potential Bihar CM by JD(U) leader

Political debate has emerged in Bihar regarding the political succession of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Upendra Kushwaha, leader of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, expressed interest in advancing the socialist ideolog