The sacred Chhath Mahaparv, one of the most revered Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God), begins today, October 25, with the ritual of Nahay Khay. This day marks the start of the four-day-long festival, which will culminate on October 28 with the offering of Udayman Surya ko…
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Chhath 2025 Begins in Patna with Nahay-Khay Ritual
Patna erupted in spiritual fervor as the four-day Chhath festival commenced on Saturday with the traditional Nahay-Khay ritual. The festival, celebrated with utmost devotion, symbolizes spiritual purification and gratitude towards the Sun God, drawing thousands of devotees from across the city. City Decked Up for Festivities The city’s marketplaces, streets,…
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PM Modi Predicts Record NDA Win, Slams RJD’s ‘Jungle Raj’
Patna, October 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) election campaign in Bihar from Samastipur, predicting a “record-breaking mandate” for the ruling coalition under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The Prime Minister asserted that the people of Bihar would once again reject the “jungle raj”…
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Congress Likely to Back Tejashwi Yadav as Bihar CM Face
In a major political development ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress party is reportedly ready to endorse RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial face of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). The move comes as part of an effort to revive the alliance and resolve internal seat-sharing disputes…
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Bihar Polls 2025: ED Seizes Rs 64 Cr in Cash, Liquor, Drugs
Patna, October 21, 2025: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, enforcement agencies have seized liquor, cash, drugs, and freebies worth a combined Rs 64.13 crore since October 6. Of this, liquor alone accounted for Rs 23.41 crore, reflecting strict vigilance in the dry state. The Office of the Chief…
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Shah in Patna: Bihar Deserves CM Not Running Govt from Jail
Patna, Oct 18, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fierce attack on the opposition in Patna on Saturday, daring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to tell Bihar voters he supported a chief minister “to run government from jail.” Shah’s comments intensified pre-election rhetoric as the state heads to assembly…
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Supreme Court Hears Pleas on Bihar Voter List Transparency
The Supreme Court on October 16, 2025, began hearings on pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi examined concerns over transparency, inclusion, and deletion of voters. Earlier, on October 9, the Court…
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Divya Gautam, Sushant’s Cousin, Joins Bihar Polls
Patna: Divya Gautam, cousin of the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has officially entered the political arena as the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) candidate from Patna’s Digha constituency for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025. The 34-year-old theatre practitioner and academic filed her nomination papers at the Patna…
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Bihar Phase-I EVM-VVPAT First Randomisation Completed
Patna, 14October 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for Phase-I of the Bihar General Elections. The District Election Officers (DEOs) of all 18 districts conducted the randomisation following the First Level Checking (FLC) on 11 October 2025, ensuring transparency…
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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: NDA United, Opposition Faces Challenges
As Bihar gears up for the Assembly elections 2025, political tensions and voter trends are drawing nationwide attention. The NDA alliance, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is asserting its unity, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan faces internal conflicts and delayed seat-sharing announcements. NDA Alliance…