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Suspended cop fired AK-47 after being surrounded by protesters: Bihar govt tells SC

The Bihar government has told the Supreme Court that a constable deployed during student protests in Siwan opened fire from an AK-47 only after he was surrounded by protesters, claiming that he fired four rounds into the air and that no protester was injured in the firing. The constable, Abhishek…

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Bihar police arrests three men for renting out their accounts for up to Rs 5,000 to cyberfraudsters helping them commit Rs 25 crore fraud

Three men were apprehended in Patna for reportedly offering their bank accounts for rent, aiding an interstate cybercrime group’s money laundering efforts. An estimated twenty-five crore rupees transacted through these accounts, with two of the suspects identified as Rapido bike-taxi operators. The police continue to probe the extensive network connected…

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Why 4 in 10 Indian children go to private schools

Four in 10 Indian schoolchildren were enrolled in private unaided schools in 2025-26, up from 35.4 percent in 2018-19, according to Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+) data.

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Bihar temple stampede: At least seven killed, several injured in incident at Ashokdham Temple

Bihar Ashok Dham Temple Stampede: Seven people died and others were injured in a stampede at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar. An unprecedented surge of devotees caused the deadly incident after two trains arrived. The physical pressure of the gathering led to barricading failure and people falling. Injured individuals were shifted…

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Weather Tomorrow August 17: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 17: The Meteorological Department has released a new weather alert for Monday, August 17. Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi and Punjab, while Gujarat and Bihar are warned of intense showers alongside lightning strikes. In Himachal Pradesh, light to moderate rain is likely, with localized heavy…

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Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party of disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram'. He demanded an apology from party leader Sonia Gandhi for stopping the song midway. Shah also highlighted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions to India's development. He mentioned Vajpayee's role in making India…

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Tejashwi Yadav doing part-time politics in Bihar: JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha

JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha criticised Tejashwi Yadav's proposed march. Jha stated Yadav engages in part-time politics in Bihar. Yadav announced RJD's march to Lok Bhavan over a police incident. Action was taken against the policeman involved in the protest. Jha suggested Yadav address student protests in Ranchi instead.

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India and Nepal Are Building the World's Largest Transboundary Tiger Conservation Zone in the Terai

What the Terai Arc Actually IsThe Terai Arc Landscape is a 49,000-square-kilometre belt of grassland, riverine forest, and sal woodland running along the base of the Himalayas, from India's Uttarakhand in the west through Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, crossing into Nepal's lowland Terai districts and back. It holds eleven protected…

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When Your Own Family Betrays You, the Ramcharitmanas Has Already Named That Grief

The wound that has no clean nameThere is a specific kind of pain that arrives when the person who hurts you most is also the person who was supposed to protect you. A parent who chooses sides. A sibling who watches and says nothing. A spouse's family that dismantles you…

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Study recommends ending alcohol ban in one of India’s last dry states

Research paper by independent think tank says prohibition in Bihar has failed to deliver the promised transformation

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No question of reviewing liquor prohibition law in Bihar: JD(U)

The JD(U) party has rejected any review of Bihar's prohibition law. This law was implemented in April 2016 by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi had previously raised concerns about its implementation. He suggested adopting the Gujarat model for better enforcement of the ban.

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'Ajit Doval’s undercover agent': Man posing as IAS officer arrested; police seize Tesla, 31 litres of imported liquor and barasingha horns

In Bihar, police apprehended an individual masquerading as both an IAS officer and a National Security Agency agent. During a raid on his home, they discovered a Tesla vehicle and a stash of imported liquor. He had produced counterfeit documents to validate his misleading assertions of government affiliations. Investigators are…

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Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

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Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

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Bihar to set up dedicated reforms committee to ensure smooth, fair exams

Bihar will establish committees to reform its examination system and study global technology-based models. The government aims to create a leakage-proof assessment process for students across the state. A state-level committee will also enhance the quality of education and transform schools. Direct interactions with students will gather suggestions and address…

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Delhi Government plans 18 direct bus routes to Bihar towns

Delhi's government plans direct bus services connecting eighteen points in Bihar. The transport department is drafting an inter-state reciprocal agreement for these routes. Permit quotas will allow twelve buses each for Delhi and Bihar operators. New BS VI-level diesel, CNG, and electric buses will operate on these routes. The services…

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Bihar government announces measures to strengthen education system, examination reforms

Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced significant education system reforms. A special committee will ensure quality education reaches every school. Examination reforms aim for smoother, transparent, and modern assessment processes. Collaboration camps will facilitate dialogue on education and student welfare initiatives.

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India's Golden Mahseer Is Critically Endangered: What Is Killing Uttarakhand's Freshwater Giant

The Fish That Ruled India's RiversTor putitora, the golden mahseer, can reach 2.75 metres in length and weigh over 54 kg, making it one of the largest freshwater fish in Asia. It belongs to the cyprinid family, the same broad group as carp, but there is nothing ordinary about it.…

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GI-tagged Mithila Makhana makes first sea shipment from Bihar to Australia

Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana has been exported to Australia for the first time. This significant shipment of eighteen metric tons directly benefited local farmers in Darbhanga. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority facilitated this historic sea route export. Modern facilities are preparing Bihar's agricultural products to meet…

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Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD dissolves all its organisational units in Bihar

The RJD has dissolved all its organizational units across Bihar. This decision follows the party's recent defeat in the Bankipur by-election. The state president announced the dissolution of district, block, and cell committees. Reconstitution of these committees will commence soon to strengthen the party. Dedicated and capable workers will now…

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Weather tomorrow, August 7: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar and other states; check national forecast

Weather updates August 7: Extensive rainfall is anticipated throughout various regions of India on Friday, with robust thunderstorms in the North, Central, East, and Northeast. The national capital, Delhi, along with Haryana, are set to experience substantial rainfall. Additional states such as Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are bracing for heavy…

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Bihar signs MoUs worth Rs 51,600 crore for investments in steel, nuclear energy

Bihar signed MoUs worth Rs 51,600 crore with industrial groups on Thursday. These agreements span nuclear energy, steel, and textile sectors for growth. Global Renewable Advanced Clean Energy proposed a significant nuclear energy project. The government aims to boost industrial development and create employment opportunities. Preparations for Bihar Business Connect…

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Who is Prashant Kishor? Former political strategist hands Modi’s party first defeat since ‘cockroach’ protests

Political consultant who once designed election campaigns for Modi, defeats ruling BJP in one of its most formidable strongholds. What does his victory mean for a polity reeling from recent Gen Z protests? Namita Singh reports

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Russell's Viper Kills More Indians Than the Cobra Does, What You Need to Know About India's Deadliest Snake

The Snake India Fears and the Snake India Dies From Are Not the SameAsk most Indians which snake to fear and you will hear: cobra. The spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is woven into temple iconography, folklore, and every snake-charmer image ever put on a postcard. It is genuinely dangerous. It…

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A day after stunning BJP in Bankipur, JSP founder Prashant Kishor continues to gun for Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

Prashant Kishor criticized Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, linking him to past RJD rule. Kishor claimed people see Choudhary as an attempt to revive 'jungle raj' in Bihar. He celebrated his party's victory in the Bankipur by-poll, which was a BJP stronghold. Kishor stated that no party can claim a…

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