The legal battle over criminal cases registered against protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has widened, with Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar approaching the Supreme Court seeking permission to withdraw or quash cases arising from the protests held in July. The development follows the Centre’s move to seek the quashing of 13...
Police in Bihar’s Aurangabad district have arrested two men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a minor girl, while efforts are underway to trace another accused who remains absconding. According to the available details, the incident came to light in the district after the minor was allegedly sexually assaulted by multiple men. The...
At least five people were killed and two others injured after a speeding passenger bus allegedly lost control and crashed into a crowd gathered to watch an orchestra programme in Bihar’s West Champaran district late Friday night. The accident occurred near Lauriya, turning a family celebration into a scene of panic and mourning. According to...
Polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar began on Thursday amid tight security and widespread political interest. Although only one Assembly seat is at stake, the contest has drawn national attention because of the high-profile candidates and its potential impact on Bihar’s political landscape. The election is being viewed as an important test for...
In a major welfare initiative aimed at strengthening social security for vulnerable sections of society, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday transferred ₹1,423.94 crore to the bank accounts of 97.84 lakh beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes. The financial assistance was disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring that eligible recipients...
A major breakthrough has emerged in the investigation into the killing of a close aide of senior West Bengal political leader Suvendu Adhikari, with police arresting three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The arrests mark a significant escalation in a case that authorities now believe involves a wider interstate network and possibly a professional...
A major health scare unfolded in Bihar’s Saharsa district after more than 150 schoolchildren reportedly fell ill following the consumption of a mid-day meal served at a government school in Baluaha village. The incident triggered panic among parents and local residents, while district authorities launched an urgent investigation into the suspected food contamination case. According...
Patna: A criminal case has been filed against INDIA Bloc leaders over allegedly offensive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during the INDIA Bloc’s Voter Rights Yatra in Darbhanga, Bihar. The complaint was lodged by local resident Satish Chandra Gupta in the Civil Court of Jamui, naming INDIA Bloc leaders...
Patna: Tensions escalated in Patna on Friday as workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress clashed during a protest outside the Congress office. The protest was held by BJP workers in response to alleged abuses directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother during a Youth Congress event in Darbhanga on Wednesday....
Begusarai: In a shocking yet miraculous incident, two girls from Bihar escaped unharmed after a goods train passed over them at Begusarai Railway Station on Tuesday, August 26. The incident, captured on camera, occurred as the girls attempted to cross the railway tracks instead of using the station’s foot overbridges. Showing quick thinking and presence...