A 32-year-old man and his minor wife died by suicide in Araria police custody, sparking protests and injuries. The incident involved alleged child marriage charges and resulted in a violent response.

Chirag Paswan upholds the Paswan family's political influence in Hajipur, reflecting Bihar's entrenched dynasty politics seen in constituencies like Saran and Siwan. The legacy continues with familial candidates like Rohini Acharya and Sanjay Jaiswal in other regions.

A massive fire in Nautan Bazar, Siwan district, claimed the life of 37-year-old firefighter Ravikant Mandal from Bhagalpur district, who was stationed at the fire unit in Siwan Town. The fire spread to a saw mill and shops on the ground floor of Pappu Kanu's three-storey house, trapping family members inside the building.

Madhubani gears up for polls on May 20. BJP's Ashok Yadav faces tough challenge from RJD's Ali Ashraf Fatmi amidst absence of communal polarisation. Subhesh Chandra Jha predicts a tough battle for Yadav.