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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the father of BJP MLA Maithili Thakur of land grabbing, escalating a politically charged dispute in Bihar. Thakur, who represents the Alinagar Assembly constituency, rejected the allegation and said her family holds valid land documents.
RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav on Friday accused the Bihar government of allowing criminal networks to operate with impunity, saying “mafia rule” persists across the state’s administrative and policing systems. Targeting Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, he argued that weak leadership, inexperience and poor administrative control had left the police and bureaucracy effectively unaccountable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bihar on November 21, coinciding with the first anniversary of the NDA government in the state, in a move that underscores the coalition’s effort to consolidate its political and administrative narrative. The visit comes ahead of the five-day winter session of the Bihar Assembly beginning November 30, when the government is expected to present its second supplementary budget.
An Indian designer and two Madhubani artists have transformed the Ramayana into a bespoke English typeface, turning one of South Asia’s most enduring epics into a visual system for contemporary design. The project bridges manuscript tradition, folk art and typography, offering a fresh cultural lens on how heritage can be reinterpreted without losing its narrative force.
Bihar Cricket Association has appointed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Suraj Kashyap named vice-captain, the board announced on November 6. The move places a young leadership core at the centre of Bihar’s campaign in India’s premier domestic T20 competition, underscoring the state association’s intent to back emerging talent with responsibility.
A sub-inspector in Bihar has been suspended after a video circulated showing him slapping a female dancer and allegedly brandishing his pistol at a crowd during a devotional night event in Panagachhi. The incident, which occurred on October 20 at Sarvajanik Durga Sthan, has triggered administrative action and renewed scrutiny of police conduct in public gatherings.
The Delhi Crafts Council’s annual exhibition in New Delhi has assembled 22 stalls of saris from across India, turning the event into both a marketplace and a living archive of textile traditions. A special focus on revival weaves, alongside recognition for a Bihar-based weaver, underscores how heritage craft is being repositioned for contemporary buyers without losing its regional identity.
CPI(ML)L general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has publicly questioned Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar over the continued membership of BJP MLA Raju Singh, arguing that no decision has been taken despite Singh’s conviction in a celebratory firing case. Bhattacharya contrasted the matter with the swift revocation of former MLA Manoj Manzil’s membership after conviction, saying the differing treatment raises serious concerns about consistency and legislative accountability.
India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing case from Darbhanga, Bihar, where a government primary school roof was reportedly propped up on benches after a key support pillar gave way. The episode has intensified scrutiny of basic safety standards in public education infrastructure and the state’s duty to protect children in classrooms.
India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing report from Darbhanga, Bihar, where a government primary school roof was left resting on benches after a key support pillar gave way. The case has triggered fresh scrutiny of school safety, public infrastructure neglect, and the state’s duty to protect children in classrooms that should be secure by design.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to compile a comprehensive report on flood damage across the state, including the cost of rehabilitation and recovery. He instructed the Disaster Management Department to gather assessments from all relevant departments and submit the report at the earliest, signalling an urgent administrative response to the scale of the crisis.
The National Human Rights Commission of India will conduct an open hearing and camp sitting in Patna on October 7-8, 2026, to examine alleged human rights violations reported from Bihar. The exercise is expected to bring complainants, officials and investigators into a public forum, underscoring the commission’s effort to make redress more accessible outside New Delhi.
The National Human Rights Commission of India will conduct an open hearing and camp sitting in Patna on October 7-8, 2026, to examine alleged human rights violations in Bihar. The two-day proceeding is expected to bring complainants, officials, and investigators into a public forum, underscoring the commission’s continuing role as a quasi-judicial watchdog in one of India’s most politically significant states.
The Reserve Bank of India is actively assessing Anup Bagchi as a potential chief executive for HDFC Bank and has sought views from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and ICICI Bank on his candidature, according to people familiar with the matter. The review reflects regulatory caution over Bagchi’s three-year gap from mainstream banking, even as HDFC Bank has proposed Kaizad Bharucha for the role, a move that would require changes to existing tenure norms.
SBI Mutual Fund, through its various schemes, has acquired an additional 1.18 crore equity shares of Swiggy in open-market transactions, a purchase valued at roughly ₹300 crore at prevailing market prices. The move signals continued institutional conviction in the food-delivery and quick-commerce platform even as the sector remains under pressure to balance growth, margins, and competitive intensity.
A Jammu-based Hindu organisation has called for a ban on halal certification, arguing that the label has expanded beyond meat and should be restricted to willing consumers and essential items only. The demand adds to a widening national debate over certification, consumer choice, and the regulation of religiously framed market practices.
Lance Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ is a sharp, unsettling and darkly funny excavation of the media machinery that packages morality as entertainment. Anchored by a ferocious Robert Pattinson performance, the film turns its gaze back on the systems and personalities that profit from public confession, spectacle and manufactured sincerity.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India does not face a structural excess of manufacturing capacity, arguing that industrial scale by itself is not the problem. Speaking at the G20, he warned that distortions can emerge when production becomes geographically concentrated because of hidden subsidies and state support. His remarks come as India weighs how to deepen domestic manufacturing while avoiding the kind of market imbalances that can distort competition, investment and supply chains.
A man identified as Anil Kumar Singh died in Bihar’s Saran district after a relief packet dropped from a helicopter struck him during flood assistance operations, police said. His son alleged that relief materials were being dropped in bulk and that one packet hit his father on the head while another struck his chest.
Bihar is facing a renewed flood emergency after fresh breaches were reported in embankments across Saran, Gopalganj and Muzaffarpur, intensifying pressure on already vulnerable riverine districts. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the state government is fully alert as river levels continue to rise, warning that the next 48 hours will be critical for containment and relief efforts.
The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026, setting the stage for a state-backed push into renewable fuels and lower-carbon industrial growth. The policy is designed to cut dependence on imported natural gas, support clean energy investment, and align Bihar with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023.
Three embankments along the Gandak river have breached in Bihar’s West Champaran district, sending floodwaters into nearby settlements and triggering panic among residents. The incident comes as the Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati and Sone rivers remain in spate, heightening flood risk across Bihar’s vulnerable border districts.
State Bank of India is increasingly viewing cash-flow-based lending as a critical financing tool for emerging sectors such as electric vehicles and mobility, where conventional collateral is often limited or absent. The bank says lenders will need a deeper understanding of technology, business models and expected revenue streams to underwrite such projects responsibly.
The series review of 'Hunkkaar' finds a socially attentive drama that is uneven in execution but strengthened by its emotional sincerity and visual discipline. Aneet Padda emerges as the production’s most compelling presence, bringing poise and restraint to material that often relies on affect rather than force.
NABARD has sanctioned a ₹195-crore loan to strengthen fisheries infrastructure in Siwan, Bihar, in a move aimed at lifting fish production and improving the fisheries value chain. The financing is expected to support fish farmers, cooperatives, self-help groups and rural youth by improving access to infrastructure, market linkages and income opportunities.
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