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Foreign pilgrims from countries including Germany, Italy, Russia, Ukraine and Ghana performed pind daan and tarpan during the Pitru Paksha fair in Bihar's Gaya Ji. The visitors joined traditional rituals to honour their deceased ancestors and seek peace and liberation

Floodwaters from the swollen Gandak river entered new areas of Bihar’s Saran district after embankment breaches, inundating farmlands, houses and roads. Authorities intensified rescue and relief operations, deploying 12 NDRF and seven SDRF teams as rivers remained above danger levels

A tigress was released into West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve after being translocated from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Authorities said three more tigers will be introduced within two months under a five-year project aimed at strengthening habitats, prey availability and wildlife corridors

A third video purportedly showing the harassment of a young girl has surfaced on social media in Bihar’s Samastipur district. Police are examining the footage, whose authenticity, location and date of recording have not been independently verified

A purported video showing a woman being harassed at Bihar's Mandar Hill has triggered political reactions, with Chirag Paswan seeking accountability and Tejashwi Yadav alleging a law and order collapse. Police have identified three accused and launched raids

A video allegedly showing the harassment and molestation of a girl at Bihar’s historic Mandar Hill has surfaced online, prompting police to register an FIR against six to seven unidentified youths. Investigators suspect the footage was recorded in April and are tracing its origin

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary faced criticism after deleting a photograph with a minor victim’s family in the Jamui molestation case. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged the post violated POCSO safeguards protecting child victims’ identities, prompting demands for action

Four people were arrested after a video purportedly showing a group behaving indecently with a girl in Samastipur went viral on social media. Police said the incident occurred near a bridge in Jagat Singhpur village and registered an FIR

The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged harassment and assault of two minors in Bihar's Jamui district. It directed the DGP to identify and arrest those involved, ensure victim protection and submit an Action Taken Report within seven days

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said Nitish Kumar stepped down as chief minister of his own accord and was not asked to leave by the BJP. He also described Kumar as the NDA’s undisputed leader in Bihar.

  Three minors aged four to five were detained after alleged vandalism at a Shiva temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district. Police registered an FIR after CCTV footage was examined. Additional security has been deployed as authorities monitor the situation and maintain communal harmony 

Around 44 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts, with several rivers flowing above danger levels. Five people, including four members of a family, drowned in Bhagalpur, while relief camps, community kitchens and rescue teams remain operational

More than 43 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts as several rivers, including the Ganga, flow above danger marks. Authorities have deployed rescue teams, boats and relief camps, while more rain is forecast

One person died and another went missing after a boat carrying 11 people capsized in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday. Nine were rescued. The boat reportedly struck a submerged boulder amid floodwaters, while rescue teams continued searching for the missing person

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over alleged police brutality against protesting students, including claims of gunfire and injuries. He accused the government of avoiding responsibility and warned the BJP that regimes suppressing youth voices eventually have to answer to the people

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers flowed above danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna remained on high alert, with the Ganga, Son and Punpun crossing critical levels. Authorities deployed boats and intensified evacuation and anti-erosion operations

Bihar government has advised people to avoid consuming unknown fish varieties entering the state through floodwaters from Nepal. Officials warned of contamination risks from bacteria, viruses and fungi, urging residents to seek medical help for symptoms and report sightings to authorities

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the Centre has approved an NSD campus in the state to strengthen its theatre and performing arts traditions. The state will provide land and bear 50 per cent of construction costs, supporting cultural preservation and emerging talent

Bihar and Jharkhand signed a water-sharing agreement for the Sone river in New Delhi on Monday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The dispute dates to Jharkhand’s creation in 2000, when it sought a larger share of Bansagar project waters

A six-year-old boy who joined a student protest in Patna on August 25 began a sit-in at Gardanibagh, alleging his parents were beaten by police while he was detained. Police denied the allegation, saying he was kept in custody for safety