The Latest Breaking News from Bihar

The pitch for subaltern secularism

The principal national parties are framing the general election in 2024 as a choice between subaltern Hindutva versus subaltern secularism

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

IMD predicts heatwave for Delhi, Punjab, UP; showers expected in Gujarat, Bihar, Jharkhand

As several regions across India endure a relentless heatwave, sporadic showers and thunderstorms are causing flight disruptions and bringing temporary relief to some areas. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an impending heatwave set to grip Northwest India from May 16.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024

An Independent candidate peps up the contest in Siwan

Hena Shahab, widow of Mohammad Shahabuddin, complicates Siwan election scene, contesting as Independent, challenging RJD dominance.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Watch | Rohini Acharya: People only question family of Lalu Prasad on ‘Parivarvaad’

Interview with Rohini Acharya who is campaigning for the RJD for the Saran Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Appeasement is the biggest political weapon for the RJD, Congress, says Modi

Addressing an election rally in Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar, PM Modi said the money recovered in raids against politicians “belonged to the country’s poor”.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

From women voters to east India: What NDTV asked Modi on his roadshow

#PMModiToNDTV | Watch LIVE: PM Modi (@narendramodi) speaks to NDTV's Marya Shakil (@maryashakil) while campaigning in Bihar#NDTVMegaExclusive #ElectionsWithNDTV #LokSabhaElections2024 https://t.co/OHtCeYZasF

Newslaundry · May 13, 2024

Watch | Data analysis of Bihar and Jharkhand | Phase 4

Data-driven analysis of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar and Jharkhand, with ground perspective from The Hindu reporters.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Congress claims Kharge's helicopter checked in Bihar, says poll officials 'targeting' Opposition leaders

Opposition leaders are being targeted by poll officials, the Congress alleged on May 12, claiming that while its chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s helicopter was checked in Bihar’s Samastipur, leaders of the BJP-led NDA were being allowed to move “freely”.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

The Lady Bahubalis of Bihar in the fray

Lovely Anand, a political candidate in Bihar, navigates through family dynamics and political challenges in the upcoming election.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Reporters Without Orders Ep 321: Bihar polls, voters’ dilemma in Maharashtra

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry reporters Tanishka Sodhi and Anmol Pritam, who have been reporting on the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from ground zero. 

Newslaundry · May 11, 2024