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Monday, October 13, 2025
TopicBihar

Topic: Bihar

Paperless Saharsa is Bihar’s new showcase district. It’s snipping the Great Indian Red Tape

Saharsa is the first district in Bihar to be declared paperless. It was not a one-day magic event but a process that took time, training and changing mindsets.

World population grew by a billion in past 12 yrs & 5% came from just UP & Bihar, data shows

These two states are home to about 35.4 cr people which is more than world's 3rd most populous country, America. Both states have high Total Fertility Rate (TFR) as well.

Bihar district courts are swamped with new disputes as land digitisation begins

Since surveyors began work in 20 districts in Bihar six months ago, neighbours are fighting, siblings are turning on each other, and land owners are accusing each other of fraud.

How Bihar’s subaltern Chhath festival entered the elite spaces

Along with the gentrification, media is inserting religious legends into Chhath's history. The forward march of India's subaltern may just end up as another ritualistic Hindu festival.

‘For the betterment of Bihar’ — Chirag Paswan promises to support BJP in upcoming by-polls 

Chirag, the son of late union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, says he’s holding negotiations with the BJP for a future alliance. However, he has conditions. 

‘Chief justice calling’: How Bihar IPS officer ‘conned’ DGP into withdrawing liquor case

IPS Aditya Kumar has 'gone underground'. He & one Abhishek Agarwal plotted to get liquor case withdrawn, for which Agarwal called DIG posing as Bihar HC chief justice, police say.

Why Bihar CM Nitish Kumar can’t say no to RJD-JDU merger plans

Tejashwi Yadav has turned out to be a shrewder politician than many thought he was. The RJD’s resolution shows Nitish Kumar probably knows it.

After split verdict, Hijab row breaks out during exam in Bihar college

A student claimed that objectionable remarks were made against her by a male teacher who got annoyed when she refused to take off her hijab during an exam.

Who’s walking with Prashant Kishor on Bihar yatra & how they’re getting ‘points’ for every tweet

Former poll strategist listened to local residents' problems before telling them to choose 'right leader' from among themselves. Some didn't know him but said his speeches 'make sense'.

Why a surprise move at RJD national meet has Bihar buzzing about party’s merger with JD(U)

RJD resolution empowering Lalu or Tejashwi to decide on party name change seen as precursor to merger, paving way for Tejashwi to hold reins of Bihar while Nitish takes national role.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.