Nitish Kumar, Bihar's Chief Minister, made an important announcement. He declared a uniform fee for preliminary tests. The fee is Rs 100 for all competitive exams in the state. Mains exams will be free. This benefits many young people seeking government jobs. The decision comes before the state elections. The government aims to provide opportunities for the state's youth.

The Election Commission of India has issued notices to MP Veena Devi and her husband, MLC Dinesh Prasad Singh, following allegations of dual voter registration. Tejashwi Yadav publicly accused them of possessing multiple voter ID cards and being listed in different assembly constituencies. The ECI has initiated a formal inquiry, seeking responses from the couple by August 16, 2025.

Kay Kay Menon refuted claims of endorsing Congress's vote theft campaign after a manipulated video surfaced, using a clip from his web series promotion without permission. The actor clarified he had no involvement in the advertisement. This denial follows criticism from Minta Devi, the face of the INDIA bloc's protest, who accused Congress of exploiting her image.

Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of India of colluding with the BJP to manipulate Bihar's voter list, alleging the issuance of multiple EPIC numbers to BJP leaders and workers. He claimed names of people from other states were being added to Bihar's voter list.