Independent MP Pappu Yadav reportedly fell ill on Tuesday soon after the Bihar State Women’s Commission issued him a show cause notice. The notice followed his sexist claim that 90% of women can’t do politics without entering a male politician’s room. Supporters and critics alike are reacting sharply to the timing, with fresh attention on his earlier comments.
A year-old fintech, PaisaDukan, is looking to become an alternate banking system for rural communities by opening branches in places like Madhubani, Bihar. The push reflects growing demand for easier, local financial services and highlights how new fintech players are trying to bridge the gap left by traditional banking coverage.
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Nitish Kumar has stepped down from the Bihar Legislative Council and is set to enter the Rajya Sabha in early April. The move follows an unofficial pledge to step aside at 75, signaling a shift from state administration to the national arena. Political observers view it as a major gesture that could influence how succession and leadership transition unfold in Bihar and beyond.
JD(U) has decided to give the Chief Minister’s post in Bihar to BJP, saying the move reciprocates support the alliance partner had provided earlier. The new government, led by Samrat Choudhary, will seek a vote of confidence, with the NDA holding a strong majority. The administration plans to continue along Nitish Kumar’s governance lines.
AgriTech startup Cropcoin Technologies, also known as Pehle Jaisa, has raised Rs 12 crore in a pre-Series A round. The fresh capital will fund expansion across Bihar and Jharkhand, accelerate development of bio-category soil health products, and support new infrastructure. The company’s goal is ambitious: reach Rs 100 crore annual recurring revenue within 24 months.
Four members of a family, including three children, were found dead in Bihar’s Saran district after they slept in a closed room with a fire lit to ward off severe cold. Authorities say the victims suffocated due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Reports also mention two others who were unconscious and were rushed for treatment.
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Bihar MP Pappu Yadav landed in a major controversy after saying that 90% of women cannot do politics unless they “enter” politicians’ bedrooms. The remark triggered backlash and a formal response: the Bihar State Women’s Commission has issued a notice to him. The comments, aired to media, have intensified scrutiny over sexist statements in public debate.
Bihar’s education department is set to recruit 45,000 more teachers for state schools under the Teachers Recruitment Exam phase four. The plan also includes appointing 7,000 specialized teachers for schools catering to physically challenged students. Alongside these hires, the government is developing model schools in every block to strengthen the state’s education infrastructure.
A syndicate across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other northern states allegedly exploited an 80-year-old excise law to sell cardamom-laced tinctures as “disguised liquor.” Now the tide is turning after a vigilant excise inspector’s action that triggered a legal change aimed at shutting the loophole and curbing these sales.
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls has triggered fresh political debate, mainly because of the unusual timing just months before assembly elections. While such intensive revisions aren’t new, Bihar’s process differs from past de novo exercises by building on the 2002-03 roll and using updated enumeration forms and document submissions.
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Bihar’s new NDA government won a key trust vote in the assembly, with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary securing a comfortable majority. The outcome signals a smooth political transition as the state moves beyond the Nitish Kumar era. Observers see Choudhary’s rise as a generational shift, consolidating the coalition’s strength and credibility right from the start.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary won the trust vote comfortably in the 243-member Assembly, signaling the NDA’s unity after the political transition triggered by Nitish Kumar’s resignation. The session featured a sharp exchange with Samrat Choudhary and Tejashwi Yadav, but the CM secured support to formally consolidate his position as Bihar’s leadership reset concludes.
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