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Himanshu Harsh
Himanshu Harsh covers Bihar for The Indian Express. An English Journalism graduate from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi, he joined Express in 2024 with the Delhi reporting team, covering civic issues, human-interest stories and the intersection of law and crime in the National Capital Region. He was also on the ground during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He has, in the past, covered India's automotive industry as a freelancer. Himanshu is passionate about technology, automobiles, gaming and music, and is a trained DJ.
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VVPAT slips found dumped in Samastipur; official suspended
November 08, 2025 17:18 IST
VVPAT mock poll slips, ECI probe VVPAT incident: Following the CEC’s directive, the Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) concerned has been suspended for negligence in handling election material.
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
Prashant Kishor has two reasons why Bihar voting broke all records this time
November 07, 2025 16:02 IST
The Jan Suraaj Party founder is optimistic that the higher turnout will have a direct impact on his party’s fortunes.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
Ex-cops, bureaucrats in Bihar poll ring: From an ‘encounter specialist’ to a former IRS official trying to retain seat his wife won in 2020
November 07, 2025 07:35 IST
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, contesting its first election, has actively fielded such candidates. Here, we take a look at a few notable names.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
‘Purest electoral rolls’, historic turnout, minor confusions: One phase down, one more to go in Bihar polls
November 07, 2025 07:27 IST
According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout touched 64.66%, the highest since 1951.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
Jan Suraaj Munger candidate drops out day before polling, joins BJP
November 05, 2025 20:35 IST
Sanjay Kumar Singh says joined BJP “in the interest of development and a stable govt”, move expected to help rally EBCs behind party
Thu, Nov 06, 2025
In Bihar seat where maths expert in race, first-time voters seek jobs, despair of politics
November 05, 2025 18:31 IST
Several impressed by Jan Suraaj message and its candidate, former Patna University V-C and textbook author, but don’t see the party winning
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
Too much like old times for many as Lalu turns out for candidate jailed on extortion charge
November 04, 2025 08:17 IST
RJD chief holds his first road show for Bihar elections in Danapur for aide Ritlal Yadav. Crowds line up, as do shadows of the past
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
Mokama killing: FIR claims JD(U) candidate Anant Singh ‘shot at’ 75-year-old before others ran him over with Thar
November 02, 2025 12:38 IST
Singh has been arrested in connection with the murder of Dularchand Yadav just days ahead of Bihar elections
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
In Patna Sahib, BJP, Congress rejig caste calculus, their debutants face litmus test
November 02, 2025 11:00 IST
Marking a generational shift, BJP replaces 7-time MLA and Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav with Ratnesh Kushwaha, 47, in its bastion, while Congress nominates ex-Prashant Kishor aide Shashant Shekhar, a 35-year-old Yadav face
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
JD(U) Mokama candidate, bahubali Anant Singh held after 1 killed in clash
November 02, 2025 02:05 IST
The arrest may end up helping Anant Singh, who has long reigned over Mokama, by consolidating Bhumihar vote behind him
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
Bihar ASI lured ‘to attend dance programme’, murdered; 2 women among 7 held
November 01, 2025 07:15 IST
Police said all of them have confessed to their involvement in the crime, and the deceased officer’s mobile phone, gold chain, ring, and silver bracelet have been recovered from the possession of the accused.
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
When crime, politics and bahubalis met at a village crossing in Mokama, Bihar
November 01, 2025 06:20 IST
EC has sought a report from DGP, and police have registered four FIRs in Thursday’s clash, which left one muscleman-politician dead, and brought spotlight on two more familiar names
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
Her theme song one of change, CPI(M-L)’s Divya Gautam fights shy of Sushant Singh Rajput link
October 31, 2025 07:05 IST
Amid perceived “anti-incumbency” against two-term BJP MLA Sanjiv Chaurasia in Patna's Digha, M-L leader banks on youth, women
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
Clash between Jan Suraaj Party, JD(U) supporters in Bihar leaves one dead, several injured
October 30, 2025 23:34 IST
Police say they had reports of a clash between alleged supporters of JD-U and Jan Suraaj during election campaigning Thursday afternoon.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
On the sidelines of Chhath, women devotees still have Nitish on the horizon
October 29, 2025 07:00 IST
Across Digha and Bankipur, both NDA strongholds, there are a few who want to move on, like a 21-year-old who says “jungle raj” in the past
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Tejashwi upfront, youth, women, jobs focus as Mahagathbandhan unveils manifesto
October 28, 2025 20:19 IST
The RJD leader describes ‘Bihar ka Tejashwi Pran’ as “practical and implementable” vision to develop Bihar, says will fulfill every pledge “even if takes our lives”
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
‘Watch your tone’: Bihar SHO suspended after CCTV footage shows him confronting brother, sister at eatery
October 28, 2025 17:28 IST
A senior police officer said an investigation into the matter found that the SHO ‘used indecent language’ and behaved in a manner that tarnished the image of the police force
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
RJD expels 27 leaders for anti-party activities ahead of Bihar Assembly polls
October 27, 2025 22:41 IST
The expelled members include sitting MLAs, several former legislators, and key organisational functionaries at state and district levels
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Tejashwi’s Bihar election promise: ‘Will bin Waqf law if INDIA bloc comes to power’
October 27, 2025 07:00 IST
Campaigning in four Assembly seats in the Seemanchal belt — Pranpur, Kocha Dhaman, Jokihat and Narpatganj — Yadav said the election was a fight to preserve the Constitution and pluralism.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
In an old Lalu bastion wrested by NDA, RJD hopes Bhojpuri star Khesari will deliver a hit
October 26, 2025 14:31 IST
BJP tries to fight anti-incumbency in Chapra with debutant candidate Chhoti Kumari, as development promise loses sheen, "change" finds appeal.
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Felony, fear, and fight for domination – how Sigma & Co ‘turned murder into a business’ in Bihar’s SitamarhiSubscriber Only
October 25, 2025 07:02 IST
In the early hours of October 23, ring leader Ranjan Pathak and his three associates -- Manish Pathak, Aman Thakur, and Bimlesh Mahto – were killed in a police encounter in Delhi. By then, the gang had been involved in several murders and extortion cases – all in a matter of three months.
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
Slain gangsters accused in five contract killings in Bihar, gave ‘death sentences’ to their victims
October 24, 2025 05:38 IST
Sigma & Company gang rose to prominence in last few months, created fear in Sitamarhi district, say police
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
5 contract killings, 2 extortions, and unrest ahead of Bihar polls – what is Sigma & Company, whose 4 gang members police gunned down in Delhi
October 23, 2025 13:41 IST
After committing crimes, the group would claim responsibility through self-issued notes circulated to the media to instil fear among the public, police say.
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Four ‘gangsters’ from Bihar gunned down in late-night encounter in Delhi
October 23, 2025 08:02 IST
Police said the main accused, Ranjan Pathak, was allegedly running the 'Sigma Gang' in Bihar and was among the most-wanted men in the state.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Prashant Kishor claims top BJP leadership intimidated his candidates into withdrawing
October 21, 2025 17:02 IST
BJP yet to respond to allegations; Jan Suraaj founder also questions EC: ‘If you cannot ensure safety of candidates, how will you protect voters?’
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