Bihar

JDU expels Anant Singh following Bihar election dispute

5 clusters · 36 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Anant Singh faces political and legal crisis in Bihar

The internal rift within the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) regarding the Patna Graduate constituency for the Bihar Legislative Council elections has culminated in severe disciplinary action. Following the elections, the JDU

Cyclone preparedness and monitoring in eastern India

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Odisha government warns against fake cyclone forecasts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued to issue weather warnings for eastern India. In Bihar, a yellow alert was issued for 18 districts, including Gopalganj, Siwan, Bhojpur, Buxar, and Muzaffarpur, fore

Bihar teacher recruitment process and protests

10 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: BPSC extends TRE-4 teacher recruitment application deadline

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

Petrol-related arson incidents in India

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bihar man arrested for allegedly killing wife with petrol

Separate incidents of arson involving petrol have been reported in different Indian states. In Uttar Pradesh, a man was arrested in the Banda district for allegedly dousing a man in petrol and setting him on fire followi

Vote counting begins for Legislative Council elections

4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: India MLC Elections: Vote counting begins for 28 seats across four states

Vote counting commenced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for the 28 biennial Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. In Uttar Pradesh, where 11 seats are at stake—compris

UP political rivalry involving Samajwadi Party

24 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of using fake posters to divide INDIA bloc

Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have escalated as the 2027 Assembly elections approach. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and allies continue to target Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of being

Flooding and extreme weather in North India and Nepal

13 clusters · 214 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: UN Climate Fund allocates $21.6 million for Nepal flood recovery

Extreme rainfall, flooding, and landslides continue to cause fatalities and displacement across South Asia. In India, Uttar Pradesh has faced significant casualties and infrastructure damage. Recent flooding, triggered b

PM Modi highlights local products in Mann Ki Baat

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Prime Minister Modi praises Kalaburagi pigeon pea in Mann Ki Baat

During the 139th episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted various Indian agricultural products and community initiatives. He specifically noted the international expo

MTV Roadies Rebirth Season 21 production

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: MTV Roadies crew arrives in Sasaram, Bihar for season 21 filming

The 21st season of the reality television franchise, titled ‘Roadies Rebirth’, was announced to premiere on October 16 via Netflix and JioHotstar. The upcoming season introduces a team-based format called ‘OGs vs NewGs’,

India 2026 monsoon: Flooding, cyclonic systems, and ENSO

401 clusters · 350 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bay of Bengal weather system projected to become cyclonic storm

The 2026 monsoon season has been characterized by intense volatility, with significant weather disruptions occurring in August, September, and October. In August, heavy monsoon activity and low-pressure systems over the

Bihar Legislative Council elections

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bihar holds elections for eight Legislative Council seats

Voting has commenced for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council, covering four graduate and four teacher constituencies. A total of 150 candidates are contesting the election, with 532,847 registered voters partici

Faculty recruitment in Indian educational institutions

11 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Indian universities announce faculty and teaching recruitment

Faculty recruitment drives for the 2026 academic period continue across various Indian educational, medical, and research institutions. In the management sector, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong has ann

Flooding and relief operations in India

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indian Air Force rescues 12 people from Indravati River floods

Significant flooding has impacted multiple regions in India, prompting relief and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force (IAF). In Bihar, rising water levels and breaches along the Gandak River led to the deployment

Drowning incidents in Indian river regions

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bihar: Four people drown in Son River in Bhojpur

Multiple drowning incidents have been reported in different regions of India involving both adults and minors. In Jharkhand’s Palamu district, six people, including four minors, died during Karam Puja ritual immersions.

Bihar infrastructure development initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: India approves ₹1.64 lakh crore road infrastructure projects in Bihar

The Bihar government and the Indian central government have initiated large-scale infrastructure projects focused on power and transportation. On the energy front, the state government announced a 12,000 crore rupee pl

Muzaffarpur dowry death investigation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Muzaffarpur: Family performs cremation at in-laws' doorstep after bride's suspicious death

In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, authorities are investigating the suspicious death of 19-year-old Gunja Kumari. Her family alleges she was murdered by her in-laws, following claims of ongoing dowry harassment since her marriage i

Police bribery arrests in India

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Bihar: Sub-inspector arrested for alleged Rs 50,000 bribe

Law enforcement officers in different Indian states have been arrested following corruption investigations. In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, an assistant sub-inspector named Sonia was apprehended by the Uttarakhand Vigilance D

Bihar flooding and relief efforts

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Bihar CM transfers Rs 112.52 crore to flood-hit farmers

Widespread flooding in Bihar has impacted approximately 50 lakh people across 15 districts, affecting over 2,600 villages and causing substantial crop damage to roughly 55,000 hectares of land. In response, Chief Minist

Nepal and Bihar flood crisis evolves with new disasters

11 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Nepal Army rescues 321 after Budhi Gandaki River flash flood

The humanitarian crisis in Nepal and Bihar has continued to evolve following the catastrophic glacial collapse in August, which caused over 1,100 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. In Nepal, heavy monsoon rai

Indian government recruitment drives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: India government recruitment: Railway, Army, and Supreme Court openings

Multiple government departments in India have announced various recruitment drives across several sectors. In late September, notifications were released for over 45,000 positions. These included 32,388 roles through th

Escalating assault and harassment cases in Bihar

7 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Samastipur police assaulted by man during harassment arrest

The wave of sexual assault and harassment incidents in Bihar has expanded to include a new report from Banka. In that district, police registered an FIR against six unidentified youths after a video surfaced showing a wo

Jan Suraaj Party participation in Bihar MLC elections

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Prashant Kishor claims Jan Suraaj Party victory in Bihar council polls

The Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), led by Prashant Kishor, has begun its campaign for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections by announcing candidates for several constituencies, including teachers’ and graduates’ seats a

Indian Railways expansion of train services

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Rajasthan to receive three new train services

Indian Railways has approved several new train services to improve connectivity across various states. Initially, the ministry sanctioned the Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express, a tri-weekly service covering approximately

Women's safety concerns in Bihar

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary pledges 24-hour action against crimes targeting women

Following public outrage over recent incidents of sexual harassment and assault in the Samastipur and Jamui districts, political leaders have pressured the Bihar state government to address women’s safety. Shambhavi Chou

Release and box office performance of The Vvaan film

17 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Tamannaah Bhatia discusses filming challenges for ‘The Vvaan’

The fantasy folklore film ‘The Vvaan: Force of the Forest’, directed by Deepak Kumar Misra and Arunabh Kumar, was released on September 25, 2026. Starring Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, the film is a collaborat

Liquor smuggling operations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Chandauli police seize 1.5 crore rupees worth of illegal liquor

Authorities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have intercepted significant shipments of illegal alcohol being smuggled into prohibition zones. In Gopalganj, Bihar, police discovered a smuggling method using a modified gas cyli

IndiGo expansion of India-Thailand flight routes

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Bhubaneswar-Bangkok direct flights resume after two-month hiatus

IndiGo is expanding its international connectivity between India and Thailand through the launch of new direct flight routes. In late August, it was announced that non-stop, bi-weekly flights between Gaya, Bihar, and B

Pitru Paksha pilgrimage in Gaya

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Gaya Ji attracts foreign devotees for Pitru Paksha Pind Daan rituals

Gaya, Bihar, serves as a significant spiritual center for Sanatana devotees during the Pitru Paksha period. Pilgrims travel to the region to perform Pind Daan and Tarpan rituals, which are believed to provide peace and s

Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

60 clusters · 2868 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Nepal-Tibet border floods leave multiple pilgrims missing

One month after the August 26 glacier collapse on Mount Langtang Lirung, the death toll stands at 1,451, with more than 5,700 people still missing. The disaster, which impacted the Langtang, Bhotekoshi, and Trishuli rive

Dairy sector developments in India and Pakistan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Dairy producers raise milk prices in Karachi and Odisha

In early September 2026, the dairy sectors in Bihar and Odisha, India, focused on infrastructure and producer support. Bihar planned a ₹350-crore processing plant in the Champaran region to handle approximately four lakh