A high-intensity explosion at a suspected illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Bihar’s Araria district late Friday caused extensive damage to a residential house and left several people feared injured, triggering panic in the surrounding neighbourhood. The blast took place at a house in Muslim Tola, falling under the Bhargama police station area. The force of...
Four people were arrested in Bihar’s Samastipur district on Thursday after a video showing a young woman being physically assaulted and verbally abused in broad daylight surfaced on social media, triggering police action. The incident has emerged only days after another disturbing video from Jamui district showed two minors being confronted and harassed by a...
Gujarat Police have dismantled an alleged interstate cybercrime network suspected of sending bomb threat emails to government offices, educational institutions and courts, leading to the arrest of two men from Bihar and Jharkhand. The arrests followed a detailed investigation into a threatening email received by the Gujarat government’s Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department on September...
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...