Bihar

A 15-year-old girl, Alia Parween, was injured by two bullets while watching a clash between two groups from her balcony in Ara town. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident.

A complaint has been filed against Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh for allegedly slapping a candidate amid chaos over a suspected BPSC exam paper leak.

In a groundbreaking moment at the IPL 2025 mega auction, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, etched his name in history as the youngest player ever to be signed by an IPL franchise.

The IPL 2025 mega auction, held at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, witnessed a historic moment as 13-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, was signed by Rajasthan Royals for an impressive Rs 1.10 crore.

In a series of diplomatic engagements that go beyond the usual political formalities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been using his international visits to highlight India’s diverse and vibrant cultural heritage.

During his speech, PM Modi lauded CM Kumar for his leadership in transforming Bihar, lauding his efforts in lifting the state out of what he referred to as the "Jungle Raj." PM Modi remarked, "Nitish ji has set up a model of good governance (Shushashan), pulling the state out of the era of Jungle Raj. No praise is too high for this achievement."

Banks in several states, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, and West Bengal, will observe a four-day holiday for Chhath Puja 2024. This closure will impact banking operations, making advance planning crucial for customers.

Prashant Kishor, during a Bihar by-election campaign, disclosed his hefty fee as an election strategist, stating he charges over Rs 100 crore. He asserted that this income fuels his own political endeavors, including Jan Suraj's campaigns for the four Bihar assembly seats undergoing by-elections.

A Reddit post by a Bihar man highlighted regional discrimination in Bengaluru after a juice vendor remarked on outsiders working in the city. He expressed concern over growing negativity towards outsiders and called for efforts to change perceptions, while others shared similar experiences and offered suggestions for improvement.

Nibha Singh, a determined journalist, confronted Bihar Police officers patrolling the highway in a Mahindra Bolero without registration plates—front and rear. An undated video of the confrontation has gone viral on social media, with many users praising the journalist's actions.