Bihar
State in Eastern India
Bihar ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
Bihar also spelled Behar in colonial documents, is a state in Eastern India. It is the second largest state by population, the 12th largest by area, and the 14th largest by GDP in 2024. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and Jharkhand to the south. Bihar is split by the river Ganges, which flows from west to east. On 15 November 2000, a large chunk of southern Bihar was ceded to form the new state of Jharkhand. Around 11.27% of Bihar's population live in urban areas as per a 2020 report. Additionally, almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, giving Bihar the highest proportion of young people of any Indian state. The official language is Hindi, which shares official status alongside that of Urdu. The main native languages are Maithili, Magahi and Bhojpuri, but there are several other languages being spoken at smaller levels.
| 0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
![Dhirendra Shastri Announces Padyatra Post Bihar Election | Sparks both Political and Spiritual Buzz [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250707/1415758558-Dhirendra-Shastri-Announces-Padyatra-Post-Bihar-Election.jpg) Dhirendra Shastri Announces Padyatra Post Bihar Election | Sparks both Political and Spiritual Buzz Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:39Published | |
You Might Like
âWas in Bihar holding rally': Kharge slams PM Modi's 'silence' over Pahalgam; calls for resignation of those 'accountable'Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing him of prioritizing election campaigning over national security. During a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will step in if there is mass exclusion': SC fixes timeline for considering pleas against Bihar SIR; hearing on August 12IndiaTimes - Published | |
SIR in Bihar: Supreme Court's BIG announcement, Will ECI accept Aadhar Card now?In a short hearing, the Supreme Court emphasised that the ECI should consider Aadhaar cards and Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) for voter verification. The Election Commission has launched..DNA - Published | |
Bihar SIR: Supreme Court asks EC to reconsider Aadhaar and election ID; no interim stay on draft voter roll publicationThe Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards as valid identity proofs during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Petitioners, including ADR, raised concerns..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dogs in, humans out: 'Dog Babu' gets Patna residence certificate; Yogendra Yadav says 'this is acceptable in Biharâs SIR but not Aadhaar card'Yogendra Yadav criticized the Bihar government after a residence certificate was issued to a dog named 'Dog Babu' in Patna. Yadav highlighted the absurdity, noting that this certificate is being..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC to take up SIR today: 35 lakh voters untraceable, opposition mounts pressure on govt â controversy explained in 10 pointsA dispute surrounds the Election Commission's revision of voter lists in Bihar. Opposition parties allege voter suppression. They have taken the matter to the Supreme Court. The court is hearing the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar voter list revision: EC ensures no names will be deleted from Bihar draft roll without due processThe poll panel said there will be no deletion from Draft Electoral Rolls without a "speaking order". A speaking order is a self-explanatory order that details the reasons for reaching a particular..DNA - Published | |
EC must stop SIR, says opposition; calls it âexercise of exclusionâOpposition parties in India are raising concerns about the Election Commission's special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, alleging it could disenfranchise marginalized communities. They..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar's draft poll roll may exclude 66 lakh names: ECThe Election Commission of India announced a potential exclusion of 6.6 million names from Bihar's draft electoral roll. These exclusions are due to electors registering in other states, being..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar SIR: Over 65 lakh voters untraceable or duplicated; Election Commission flags deep irregularitiesThe Election Commission of India (ECI) revealed significant discrepancies in Bihar's electoral rolls following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Over 65 lakh voters, representing 8.3% of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SIR in Bihar: INDIA bloc terms it 'institutional arrogance'; claims NDA parties also affected by exercise - Key pointsThe INDIA bloc has strongly criticized the Election Commission's ongoing voter deletion process, citing opacity and flawed data. They allege that over 63 lakh voters are at risk of disenfranchisement..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PK-Chirag deal? Pappu Yadav 'connects dots'; asks Prashant Kishore to name CM faceAmid concerns over Bihar's law and order, Pappu Yadav alleged a coalition between Chirag Paswan and Prashant Kishore for the upcoming elections, urging Kishore to declare Paswan as the chief..IndiaTimes - Published | |
This state has highest number of Vande Bharat trains running, not Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, it is...The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express has brought about a significant transformation in rail travel throughout India. These trains have notably reduced travel times between distant locations and..DNA - Published | âDouble speakâ: Chirag Paswan slams Nitish over rising crime; RDJ asks why he is in alliance with 'corrupt' Bihar govtFollowing Union Minister Chirag Paswan's criticism of Bihar's rising crime rates, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) accused him of hypocrisy. RJD MP Manoj Jha urged Paswan, citing his close ties with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar: Government sets up sanitation workers panel; women and trans members includedIndiaTimes - Published | Bihar woman faints at home guard test, raped in ambulanceIn Bodh Gaya, Bihar, a home guard aspirant was allegedly gang-raped by an ambulance driver and a health department technician after collapsing during a fitness test. The incident occurred while she was..IndiaTimes - Published |
Even the dead are filling up Bihar SIR forms, Supreme Court toldPetitioners have accused the Election Commission of India of conducting Bihar's electoral roll revision in a fraudulent manner. Allegations include BLOs forging signatures, submitting forms for..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar elections 2025: EC to enrol 1st time, new voters in AugThe Election Commission is digitizing records to remove approximately 6.4 million potentially ineligible voters in Bihar, while simultaneously preparing to enroll new electors. A special drive in..IndiaTimes - Published |
SHOCKING! 1-year-old child bites cobra to death in THIS state: 'He was spotted with...'A one-year-old child in a Bihar village killed a cobra by biting it, local residents have claimed. The bizarre incident took place in West Champaran district where the boy was brought to the government..DNA - Published | 'Will contest from ... ': Tej Pratap Yadav's big announcement ahead of Bihar elections; 'uncle Nitish won't be CM'IndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: Bihar ambulance rape shocks nation; 8 killed in 'terror' attack at Iran 'judiciary centre'IndiaTimes - Published | 'Ashamed to support Bihar govt': Chirag Paswan flays NDA ally Nitish Kumar over rising crime; 'can't keep Biharis safe'LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the state's deteriorating law and order situation, even while his party remains a part of the NDA. Paswan's remarks follow..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar: Nitish Kumar announces hike in monthly pension for journalists to Rs 15,000; widows to get Rs 10kIndiaTimes - Published | NDA meeting to finalise VP candidate after PM Modi's returnWith PM Modi's return imminent, NDA parties are poised to finalize their vice-presidential candidate, likely from BJP, leveraging their parliamentary majority. The chosen candidate will possess..IndiaTimes - Published |
99.8% of Bihar voters turned in forms before deadline: ECIn Bihar, over 7.2 crore electors actively participated in the special intensive revision process, submitting their signed enumeration forms before the deadline, securing their place in the draft..IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition paralyses House again over Bihar rollsParliament proceedings faced disruptions for the fifth day due to opposition demands for a discussion on alleged electoral roll irregularities in Bihar. Despite government assurances of readiness for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar SIR: 22 lakh dead, 7 lakh duplicate voters - what EC has found after '99.8% coverage'Bihar's Election Commission reports 99.8% voter coverage under the special intensive revision, digitizing over 7.23 crore forms for publication by August 1, 2025. The cleanup identified 22 lakh..IndiaTimes - Published | 'What was home minister doing?' Mahua Moitra targets Amit Shah after EC says '56 lakh illegal voters in Bihar'; demands his resignationTMC MP Mahua Moitra is demanding accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah following the Election Commission's claim of 56 lakh illegal electors in Bihar. Moitra alleges the EC is acting as a BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
CAG flags âembezzlement riskâ in Bihar: Where is Rs 70,877 crore? Report says no assurance funds used for intended purposeThe findings were part of the CAGâs report on State Finances for the year 2023â24, which was tabled in the state assembly on Thursday.IndiaTimes - Published | 'To protect integrity of electoral rolls': EC to launch Special Intensive Revision nationwide; schedule to be out soonThe Election Commission has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to safeguard the integrity of voter lists, citing its constitutional duty. This decision arrives..IndiaTimes - Published |
Should we allow bogus votes, CEC Gyanesh Kumar asks oppositionChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar defended the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls amidst opposition criticism, questioning whether the EC should permit fraudulent..IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition protest against Bihar rolls revision stalls HouseThe parliamentary session faced disruptions for the fourth consecutive day due to opposition protests against alleged irregularities in Bihar's electoral rolls. Sonia Gandhi joined the demonstration,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Putting speculation to rest, Chirag says party not taking 2020 solo route in Bihar pollsChirag Paswan, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief, has clarified that his party will not repeat its 2020 solo performance in the upcoming Bihar assembly election. He affirmed that LJP (RV) will support all NDA..IndiaTimes - Published | Showdown over Bihar SIR: Oppn unites to raise pitch; JD(U) sends notice to MP who said EC move will raise questions on 2024 LS verdictA political firestorm has erupted over Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with the opposition accusing the Election Commission of favoring the ruling coalition. Tejashwi Yadav has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar showdown: RJDâs Tejashwi Yadav claims Amit Shah no longer trusts Nitish Kumarâs leadership; dares BJP to end speculationTejashwi Yadav ignited a fierce debate in the Bihar Assembly, asserting that Amit Shah has lost confidence in Nitish Kumar's leadership. He challenged the BJP to publicly affirm Kumar as the CM until..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar polls: JDU issues show-cause notice to MP Giridhari Yadav over remarks on EC's SIR; 'embarrassment to party in election year'IndiaTimes - Published |
âTime for essential thinkingâ: EC defends Bihar electoral revision drive; questions criticsAmidst opposition protests, the Election Commission defended its intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, emphasizing its commitment to fair elections and a strong democracy. The commission..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We are going to come for you': Rahul Gandhi's message to EC on Bihar SIR; claims to have '100% proof' of 'cheating' in KarnatakaCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of enabling electoral fraud in Karnataka, claiming to possess â100% proofâ of voter manipulation. He alleged voter deletions,..IndiaTimes - Published |
âItâs Loktantra, not Loktantarâ: BJP mocks spelling error in oppn banner; protest was over Bihar SIRThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the opposition for a spelling error on a banner during a protest concerning electoral roll revisions in Bihar. The opposition alleges that the Special..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bihar does not take him seriously': BJP mocks Tejashwi's 'poll boycott' threat; calls it to 'nervousness'The BJP has strongly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's suggestion of a possible election boycott in Bihar, viewing it as a sign of the Mahagathbandhan's fear of defeat. The BJP claims Yadav's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tejashwi slams rolls revision, says poll boycott an optionTejashwi Yadav, leader of opposition, has threatened a boycott of the Bihar assembly polls, alleging that the BJP is manipulating voter data through the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar SIR: With 2 days still to go, 56 lakh voters already struck off rollsWith the deadline looming for enumeration form submissions in Bihar, the Election Commission has identified a significant number of discrepancies. Approximately one lakh electors are untraceable, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Can be discussed': Tejashwi Yadav on possibility of Bihar election boycott over SIR exercise; says 'will see what the people want'IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar voter list revision: 20 lakh deceased, over 7 lakh duplicate voters - EC gives update on SIR exerciseThe Election Commission's intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls has covered 98.01% of voters, identifying deceased, migrated, and duplicate entries. This cleanup, the first in 22 years, aims to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Bhayankar chori': Rahul Gandhi promises big exposĂ© on poll 'theft'; 'probes Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka'Rahul Gandhi alleges significant poll "theft" after investigating a Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka, promising a detailed exposĂ© with evidence for the Election Commission. He claims similar electoral..IndiaTimes - Published | âYou were a childâ: CM Nitish Kumar loses cool Tejashwi in Bihar assembly; defends JDU decision to snap ties with RJDBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rebuked Tejashwi Yadav, citing RJD's poor governance as the reason for their alliance's dissolution. The exchange occurred amidst opposition protests regarding the..IndiaTimes - Published |
âImposed forcefullyâ: JDU MP slams SIR in Bihar; protests outside Parliament continueJanata Dal (United) MP Giridhari Yadav has criticized the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, deeming it rushed and impractical. Opposition parties, including..IndiaTimes - Published | Oppn protests rolls revision in Bihar, stalls House businessIndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar assembly polls: 6.6% of electorate declared ineligible in EC revision drive; final electoral roll due August 1IndiaTimes - Published | SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar: Will Election Commission disfranchise ...lakh of voters? ECI says...The Election Commission of India has claimed that during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, it has discovered that 18 lakh of the registered voters have passed away, and 26..DNA - Published |
