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At least five people died in Bihar following lightning strikes and falling trees caused by heavy rain and strong winds. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced ₹4 lakh compensation for victims’ families and urged residents to remain cautious

Janata Dal (United) authorised Nitish Kumar to select its legislative party leader after his resignation as Bihar Chief Minister, deferring any immediate decision and fuelling speculation amid assertions of unity within the party

The Bihar template reveals the BJP’s smart game plan for power in States with strong regional allies

Bihar government, led by Samrat Choudhary, conducted statewide surprise jail raids to strengthen prison security and reforms, with extensive searches across facilities finding no contraband while signalling stricter monitoring and discipline in correctional institutions

Three people, including an STF constable, were killed in an encounter in Bihar’s East Champaran after suspects who allegedly threatened police opened fire, triggering a gun battle during a joint operation by police and STF

Nitish Kumar's move to Rajya Sabha marks a defining moment in Bihar politics, bringing the curtains down on his two-decade-long tenure at the helm of the State

Six children, including five girls, drowned in a water-filled pit in Lohargava village, East Champaran. Villagers said the tragedy occurred when one girl slipped while bathing, and others jumped in to save her. Authorities recovered the bodies

A bride was critically injured after her alleged former lover shot her during the jaimala ceremony at a wedding in Chausa, Buxar district. The accused fled the scene. Police have launched raids and are investigating the suspected love-affair angle behind the attack

A Class 10 student from Kharjama village, was found dead near a railway track in Bihar after reportedly being denied entry to the exam for arriving late, sparking grief and investigation

The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen has launched its campaign for the municipal polls across the State, with party president Asaduddin Owaisi leading outreach programmes. The party is banking on its past electoral performance in Telangana, Maharashtra and Bihar

Three men were arrested in Chennai for the brutal murder of Gaurav Kumar, his wife, and two-year-old son following an attempted sexual assault. Bodies were recovered from multiple locations, sparking political outrage over Tamil Nadu’s law and order situation

Nepal police arrested two Bihar residents in Rautahat for carrying fake Indian currency worth ₹2,500, including ₹500 and ₹200 notes, during a routine security check

In Mancherial’s Hajipur mandal, a lorry collided with a milk-carrying trolley van early Tuesday, killing 26-year-old Devaji Kumar from Bihar and injuring Narendra Kumar Yadav from Uttar Pradesh. Police registered a case and began investigating the accident

A 20-year-old migrant worker from Bihar allegedly died by suicide in Keshampet after suffering financial stress linked to online gaming losses. The body was found four days later, and police have launched an investigation.

Gaya GRP officer Rajesh Kumar Singh was arrested for involvement in a November gold heist worth ₹1.44 crore from a train passenger. Police are investigating other absconding personnel and attempting to recover the stolen gold, while statements and CDRs guide the probe

BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin paid tribute to his late father, Naveen Kishore Prasad Sinha, on his 20th death anniversary, highlighting his accessibility, familial bond with party workers, and organizational skills, vowing to continue his legacy in Bihar politics

Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav filed a police complaint alleging threats to his life from expelled party spokesperson Santosh Renu Yadav. An FIR has been registered, and enhanced security has been requested as the matter is under investigation

Telangana recorded deflation for the third consecutive month in November, remaining in the negative zone for five of the last six months. Economists warned that repeated deflation, while easing prices, may signal weak consumption and slowing economic activity.

Due to technical glitches, some men in Darbhanga, Bihar, received Rs 10,000 under the women-only Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. Many have spent the money, prompting government notices and raising concerns over scheme implementation ahead of elections

The South Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force will host the 26th All India Police Band Competition in Hyderabad from December 16 to 20. Around 1,500 performers from police and paramilitary forces across the country will take part.