Thursday, February 5

Bihar

Nitish Kumar Showers ‘Gifts’ on Nawada Following NDA’s Electoral Triumph
Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar Showers ‘Gifts’ on Nawada Following NDA’s Electoral Triumph

Nawada: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s recent visit to Nawada district was notable for both its timing and significance. Arriving at the Rajouli block, the CM engaged directly with the public and rewarded the district for its unwavering support in the recent elections. During his visit, he inspected over a dozen government initiatives and issued crucial directives to officials. The visit was widely seen as a ‘thank-you’ to the people of Nawada, who delivered an impressive performance in the 2025 elections. In a remarkable turnaround from the 2020 elections, Nawada voters shifted the balance in favor of the NDA, transforming a previous 1:4 disadvantage into a 4:1 victory in favor of CM Kumar’s alliance. Political Significance Behind the Generosity While Chief Minister Kumar oversees...
Bihar Police ASI Caught on Video Extorting Drivers, Slaps One During Illegal Collection
Bihar, State

Bihar Police ASI Caught on Video Extorting Drivers, Slaps One During Illegal Collection

Purnia, Bihar: A video that has gone viral across Bihar shows an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) demanding illegal money from truck drivers at Dalkola Checkpost, near the West Bengal border. The footage captures the ASI, Ramdev Kumar Singh, slapping a driver during the confrontation, only to be chased away by other drivers. Illegal Extortion Incident The video, recorded early in the morning, shows ASI Singh approaching a pickup truck carrying fish and asking the driver for “daily payments.” The driver refused, questioning what exactly the ASI was demanding payment for. The confrontation escalated when Singh threatened the driver, citing a police vehicle parked nearby. Despite the intimidation, the drivers refused to comply, and Singh eventually attacked one driver before fleeing. Ba...
Deepak Prakash Likely to Be MLC from Mangal Pandey’s Seat, Uncertainty Looms Over Upendra Kushwaha’s Future
Bihar, State

Deepak Prakash Likely to Be MLC from Mangal Pandey’s Seat, Uncertainty Looms Over Upendra Kushwaha’s Future

Patna (Bihar): In a significant political development from Bihar, Deepak Prakash, son of senior politician Upendra Kushwaha, is reportedly set to be appointed as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from the seat vacated by Mangal Pandey. This move would secure his position as Minister of Panchayati Raj in the Nitish Kumar-led state government. However, questions about Upendra Kushwaha’s own political future remain. Deepak Prakash to Enter Bihar Legislative Council Deepak Prakash, who was recently appointed as Panchayati Raj Minister without being a member of any legislative house, is required by law to become a member of either the Legislative Assembly or Council within six months. Since his entry into the Assembly is highly unlikely, the BJP plans to send him to the Legislativ...
Bride Elopes With Alleged Lover Just 10 Days After Wedding in Bihar’s Munger, Jewellery and Cash Missing
Bihar, State

Bride Elopes With Alleged Lover Just 10 Days After Wedding in Bihar’s Munger, Jewellery and Cash Missing

Munger (Bihar): In a startling incident from Bihar’s Munger district, a newly married woman allegedly eloped with her lover just ten days after her wedding, leaving behind her marital home along with gold jewellery and cash, police officials said on Friday. The incident was reported from the Tarapur police station area. The woman, identified as Sneha, was married on December 1 in Manikpur village and moved to her husband’s home the next day. However, on the evening of December 10 at around 6:40 pm, she suddenly went missing from her in-laws’ house. Family Alerted, Search Launched The disappearance came to light when the groom’s mother, Anjana Devi, informed Sneha’s mother, Soni Devi, over the phone. Family members searched for the newlywed woman for nearly two days, but when all e...
“There Is No One Like Me in This Parliament”: Rajiv Pratap Rudy’s Sharp Attack on Lalu–Rabri Dynasty in Lok Sabha
Bihar, State

“There Is No One Like Me in This Parliament”: Rajiv Pratap Rudy’s Sharp Attack on Lalu–Rabri Dynasty in Lok Sabha

New Delhi/Chapra: BJP MP from Saran (Chapra), Rajiv Pratap Rudy, delivered a fiery and politically loaded speech in the Lok Sabha, taking a veiled but unmistakable swipe at the Lalu Prasad Yadav–Rabri Devi political dynasty. His remarks, made on the floor of the House, have since triggered intense debate and reactions across political and social media circles. Addressing the Speaker, Rudy declared himself a unique political figure, claiming there was no one like him in Parliament—or perhaps anywhere in the world—who had contested elections against almost an entire political family that produced two chief ministers. “I come from a state where a Chief Minister went to jail and placed his wife on the throne. This is how democracy was defined. Mr Speaker, I am such a person who probably...
Nawada Mob Lynching Victim Dies; Chilling Dying Declaration Captured on Camera
Bihar, State

Nawada Mob Lynching Victim Dies; Chilling Dying Declaration Captured on Camera

Nawada (Bihar): A 40-year-old cloth trader who was brutally assaulted in a mob lynching incident in Bihar’s Nawada district has succumbed to his injuries, days after giving a harrowing dying declaration describing the night of terror he endured. The incident occurred on December 5 in Bhatta village under Roh police station limits, where Mohammad Athar Hussain, a resident of Gagan Deeh locality in Nalanda district, was allegedly attacked and tortured by a mob. He passed away late Friday night during treatment at Biharsharif Sadar Hospital. Victim’s Dying Declaration Reveals Extreme Brutality Before his death, Athar recorded a detailed statement on December 7, which was captured on camera by an NBT correspondent. In his dying declaration, Athar narrated the horrifying sequence of ev...
JDU Offers Security to Rohini Acharya After Safety Post; RJD Maintains Silence, Adding to Lalu Yadav’s Unease
Bihar, Politics, State

JDU Offers Security to Rohini Acharya After Safety Post; RJD Maintains Silence, Adding to Lalu Yadav’s Unease

Patna: A fresh political controversy has erupted in Bihar following a public post by Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, in which she raised concerns over women’s safety in their “maayka” (parental home). The issue escalated further after the ruling Janata Dal (United) offered her full security, while the RJD and the Lalu family have remained conspicuously silent. Rohini Acharya, who lives in Singapore and had donated a kidney to her father, recently posted on social media urging the Bihar government to ensure that “every daughter feels safe in her parental home.” Her statement immediately triggered political reactions, with the JDU stepping in a day later to publicly assure her of protection. Government Takes Rohini’s Concerns Seriously: JDU Responding to Roh...
After Crushing Defeat, Tejashwi Yadav’s Europe Vacation Sparks Political Row; Social Media Reacts Sharply
Bihar, Politics, State

After Crushing Defeat, Tejashwi Yadav’s Europe Vacation Sparks Political Row; Social Media Reacts Sharply

Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has once again found himself at the centre of political controversy after leaving the Bihar Assembly’s winter session midway to go on a pre-planned vacation to Europe with his family. The timing of the trip—soon after the party’s electoral setback—has triggered sharp reactions from political opponents and social media users alike. The controversy intensified after the BJP’s Bihar unit shared a short video of Tejashwi Yadav strolling casually in a blue suit and sky-blue shirt at what appears to be a luxury European resort. The video, posted on the party’s official social media handle, was accompanied by a sarcastic caption mocking the RJD leader for “enjoying himself after sinking the party.” Set to a popular Bollywood song with lyrics suggesting newly...
Bihar Police Gets 1,218 New Sub-Inspectors; Three Transgenders Join Force for First Time
Bihar, State

Bihar Police Gets 1,218 New Sub-Inspectors; Three Transgenders Join Force for First Time

Nalanda/Rajgir: The strength of the Bihar Police received a major boost on Saturday with the induction of 1,218 newly trained Sub-Inspectors (SIs), including three transgender officers, marking a historic first for the state police force. The officers successfully completed their rigorous training at the Rajgir Police Training Centre (PTC) and will formally join the force after a grand Passing Out Parade. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the ceremonial salute at the parade, while Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was also present at the event. The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister arrived at Rajgir by helicopter before proceeding to the training centre. Diverse and Inclusive Batch The 2023 batch comprises: 779 male Sub-Inspectors 436 female Sub-Inspectors 3 t...
Bihar Police Abolishes Caste-Based Mess; 4,000 Officers to Dine Together in New Centralized Kitchen
Bihar, State

Bihar Police Abolishes Caste-Based Mess; 4,000 Officers to Dine Together in New Centralized Kitchen

Patna, December 12, 2025: The Bihar Police has ended its long-standing caste-based mess system. A state-of-the-art centralized kitchen and dining facility has been constructed at the Patna Police Lines, capable of serving 4,000 police personnel at once. Built at a cost of ₹18 crore, the facility marks a significant step towards promoting social equality within the police force. Pilot Project to Begin in PatnaThe new centralized kitchen, part of a pilot project, will be inaugurated soon by Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Spread over 75,000 square feet, the G-4 building can accommodate 1,225 officers simultaneously: 175 on the ground floor and 375 on each of the three upper floors. The successful implementation of this pilot is expected to pave the way for simila...