Bihar’s Ganga boat capsize in Vaishali district claimed 13 lives, including eight children, prompting condolences from NDA leaders. The state government announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia compensation for each deceased victim’s family, while rescue teams searched for missing passengers and authorities ordered an investigation
Samrat Choudhary-led Bihar government will expand its cabinet on Thursday in Patna, with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and NDA leaders attending, signalling consolidation after recent political shifts
In a teleconference with NDA leaders, the Chief Minister advised them to accord a grand welcome to the prime minister on May 2, noting that the greenfield capital city is the "self-respect of the Telugu people"
