Bihar

Land-for-Job Case: In a high-profile case from Bihar, the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi delivered its verdict today in the ‘land-for-job’ scam. The case, registered by the CBI, had its judgment scheduled for 9 January 2026, as previously announced by the judge. Case Background RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi Yadav, daughter-in-law Rabri Devi, and others faced allegations in the case. The charges stem from the UPA era in 2009, when Lalu Prasad Yadav was the Railway Minister. The prosecution alleged that candidates seeking railway jobs were required to transfer land to Lalu’s family or associates in exchange for employment. Today’s court proceedings focused on establishing the veracity of these allegations. Live Updates from the Court 10:00 AM: Misa Bharti left her...

A decision by jewellery traders in Bihar to restrict entry into jewellery shops while wearing masks, hijabs or helmets has snowballed into a full-fledged political controversy, with the ruling NDA government and the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) coming face to face over the issue. The traders’ move, citing security concerns, has triggered sharp reactions across the political spectrum, turning what began as a business decision into a highly polarised political debate. NDA Backs Traders’ Decision Bihar government minister Lakhendra Paswan openly supported the decision taken by the jewellery traders’ associations. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, good governance and transparency have been established in the state. “If shopkeepers have decid...