The statement made it clear that the “legal process for withdrawal of all FIRs, criminal complaints and show-cause notices” against individuals who took part in the protests “will be initiated immediately”
A look at what has hindered Bihar’s socio-economic progress despite a politics centred on social justice. The gap between political empowerment and ground-level stagnation calls for changes aimed at bringing about overall development in the region
The cops have been suspended after the incident, said the Siwan Superintendent of Police
Reacting to Tej Pratap Yadav’s arrest, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor claimed, “Tej Pratap Yadav supported me, so he was sent to jail. The BJP is harassing leaders of Jan Suraaj Party and those who are supporting us by misusing the administration.”
In Bihar, 'Jeevika Didi' refers to women members of a state government initiative aimed at the social and economic empowerment of rural women through self-help groups
Mr. Choudhary says that serving as Chief Minister for 100 days is an emotional moment for him; he adds that continuous efforts are being made to ensure self-reliance for the 14 crore people of Bihar
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed confidence that in the coming years, athletes from Bihar would bring glory to the state and the country on prestigious platforms like the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cups, and the IPL.
4.98 crore RuPay card holders under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in Bihar; it was revealed in data released by the Union Finance Ministry.
Protest and dharna continue in several districts of Bihar against the alleged NEET paper leak. Last evening, Jehanabad police had to open 20 to 30 rounds of fire after protesters pelted stones at the official residence of the District Magistrate
“62,632 outstanding UCs of ₹ 92,132.75 crore were yet to be received by the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Bihar as on March 31, 2025”, said the CAG report under the title of “Financial Reporting Practices”, which was laid on the floor of the state assembly on July 23
Bihar Police have lodged several FIRs against more than 600 unidentified protesters for vandalising public property; more than 40 students detained in Patna alone
The memorandum submitted by the BJP delegation raised concerns about the alleged violation of the prescribed election expenditure limit, spending funds through shell companies, and influencing voters through fake social media accounts and bot networks
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary urged the new appointees to work with integrity, honesty, and commitment, so that they can play a vital role in integrating poor people of the society into mainstream
Government presents first supplementary Budget of ₹87,383 crore for 2026-27 financial year, expected to introduce several key Bills during the session.
Nod given to draft “Gram Panchayat Taxes, Rates and Fees Rules, 2026” for the purpose; cabinet also gave its nod for the delimitation of Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad
Mr. Choudhary said the state government is working with a resolve to serve the public, and ensuring an impartial resolution for every grievance is the government’s top priority.
Bookings commenced on July 13, 2026, and helicopter services will be available every Saturday and Sunday starting July 18, 2026
The poll strategist-turned-politician has eight criminal cases pending against him, with most of the cases dealing with unlawful assembly
Aims to boost ecotourism with private investors’ participation for developing sites. Ecotourism destinations are divided into two groups for their development. Group A includes 29 ‘Reservoir-based ecotourism projects’ ; Group B includes 247 projects, including ponds, lakes, and wetlands
Mr. Choudhary said that Bihar’s economy was being significantly strengthened by promoting women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated this new system introduced by the Department of Prohibition, Excise, and Registration. This move spares the elderly the hassle of visiting registration offices, standing in long queues, or undertaking difficult journeys.
“Bihar had not only played a crucial role in the country’s freedom struggle but also led from the front to spearhead the second independence movement during the Emergency,” says C.P. Radhakrishnan
Once known as a power-starved state, Bihar witnessed a record power supply of 9426 MW from a paltry supply of 700 MW in 2005; government initiatives improved power supply infrastructure over the years
He also announced that 10th of every month will be observed as ‘Bihar Pension Day’ when pension amounts will be transferred to the accounts of all eligible social security pensioners via DBT.
The government would also initiate criminal action and recover the salaries paid to them during their service period
Bihar government is also working on a proposal to establish 10 Sainik schools for the BC category, says Minister Rama Nishad
The by-poll at Bankipur constituency is scheduled to be held on July 30, and the results will come out on August 3. The Bankipur Assembly seat had fallen vacant after BJP’s Nitin Nabin, who had won the poll in the 2025 Assembly election, was later elected as party national president and then the Rajya Sabha member
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is also in the race, while RJD has fielded Rekha Gupta
What have the Bihar caste survey and Telangana’s 2025 caste survey revealed? How is a social management approach different from top-down welfare models? Would a caste census deepen social divide and undermine national unity? What about democratic accountability?
Bihar is seeing renewed interest in the nearly forgotten 18th-century art form, in which Mughal miniature met European naturalism
Bharat Bhushan Tiwari (28) a resident of Bilauti village of Bhojpur district in Bihar was killed in an alleged police encounter on June 17 at his village
The Chief Minister asserted that the state’s judiciary, police, and administration bear the major responsibility in delivering justice to a population of over 14 crores representing approximately 10% of the country’s total population.
The development is being seen as indicative of a diminution in clout of the proverbial first family of the Opposition party, which was on good terms with the ruling dispensation until it was headed by JD(U) president
The plea had also sought a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), claiming the case warrants a prompt, independent and impartial investigation
While addressing the press at the party office, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader alleged that the state is facing extreme financial loss due to scams, corruption, revenue loss, widening fiscal deficit and mounting debt