The Latest Breaking News from Bihar

Bihar unveils 1,670-acre manufacturing city with Rs 16,500 crore investment potential

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the logo and portal for the integrated manufacturing city in Gayaji. This project aims to attract Rs 16,500 crore in investments while generating approximately 1.1 lakh jobs for local youth. The Bihar government is acquiring 13,500 acres for industrial development which is expected to…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Bihar home is far from a celebrity mansion: Inside the house, family life and roots of cricket's teenage sensation

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become one of cricket's most talked-about young talents, but his roots remain in Tajpur, Bihar. From his two-storey family home and his father's efforts to support his cricket training to family moments shared on Instagram, here's a look at the Rajasthan Royals batter's life away from the…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

How Maa Uchchaith Bhagwati Turned Kalidasa Into a Poet

What if the person everyone mocked became one of India's greatest poets through a single act of devotion? In Uchchaith, near Benipatti in Bihar's Madhubani district, a popular legend connects Maa Uchchaith Bhagwati with the extraordinary transformation of Kalidasa. According to the story, Kalidasa was once known for his lack…

MyLifeXP · Oct 23

When a 25-year-old woman went into labour aboard a train to Patna, railway officials sprang into action; baby boy born inside Ahmedabad-Barauni Express

A 25-year-old woman delivered a healthy baby boy aboard the Ahmedabad-Barauni Express at Bihar’s Buxar railway station after going into labour while travelling home for Durga Puja. Railway doctor Hariom Pathak and his team assisted with the delivery, while the train remained halted for around 30 minutes, as per a…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

School holiday today, October 22: Schools to reopen tomorrow or remain closed? Check state-wise holiday updates

School holiday today, October 22, 2026: Schools across India may follow different reopening schedules as Dussehra and Durga Puja vacations continue in some states. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand schools are expected to reopen on October 22, while Telangana schools may reopen on October 23. Schools in Uttar Pradesh and…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

SLMG Beverages eyes Rs 20,000 cr turnover in 5 yrs, IPO in 3-4 years

SLMG Beverages, a major Coca-Cola bottler in India, is targeting a turnover of Rs 20,000 crore in five years. The company has plans to list on stock exchanges before reaching its turnover goal. Currently, SLMG Beverages has a gross turnover of approximately Rs 9,000 crore and aims to increase that…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Alang Shipbreaking Yards: What Travellers Can and Cannot See

What Alang Actually IsEleven kilometres of tidal beach south of Bhavnagar, and on it, at any given time, somewhere between two hundred and four hundred ships in various stages of coming apart. Tankers, bulk carriers, ferries, container ships, beached deliberately at high tide and then cut from the bow backward…

Times Life · Oct 21

Bihar cops struggle to confirm Tiger Shroff shooter identity after woman says accused not her son

Bihar Police is currently verifying the identity of a man arrested for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff. The accused, Ritik from Begusarai, was apprehended along with two others after the incident in Mumbai. Authorities are investigating claims made by Ritik's parents, who do not recognize him in the photograph…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Bihar’s GI-tagged Mithila Makhana expands global footprint, exports cross 7,000 tonnes

Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the international success of Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana in a recent post. The product's popularity is attributed to its nutritional benefits and farmers' dedication in the state. India exported over 7,000 metric tonnes of makhana to various international destinations during the last fiscal year. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

NTPC to begin feasibility studies in more states for nuclear programme

NTPC will conduct feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in various states, including Uttar Pradesh. The company aims to achieve 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 to support India's energy diversification strategy. Feasibility studies have already identified potential sites in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha, which will aid in…

The Economic Times · Oct 18