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An army aspirant, a bystander, a minor: The unanswered bullets of Siwan NEET protest after AK-47 video

Dhiraj Kumar Gond is waiting outside Medanta Hospital in Patna. He is attending to his cousin Bullet Kumar Gond, who was shot at in Siwan during the Bihar Bandh protest against paper leaks on July 25.

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‘Breach of promise’: How BJP states cracked down on student protesters

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off student protests at Jantar Mantar after receiving assurances, among other things, that no criminal cases would be pursued against protesters across the country. And yet, police in various parts of the country booked protesters on various charges, including attempt-to-murder.

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Bihar NEET protest: Tej Pratap seeks bail; argues arrest made before FIR

Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav sought bail after his arrest. Police arrested him for supporting violent protests against the NEET exam leak. His lawyer argued police failed to follow due legal procedures. Yadav's bail plea also cited his existing health conditions. He was lodged in Beur central jail…

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JJD chief Tej Pratap Yadav sent to 14-day judicial custody in Patna NEET protest case

Tej Pratap Yadav faces 14 days judicial custody for protesting the NEET-UG paper leak. His lawyer alleges procedural irregularities surrounding his arrest and detention. Protesters clashed with police during a statewide shutdown called over examination issues. Violence erupted, including stone pelting and the use of tear gas. Union Education Minister…

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Clashes erupt in Bihar during bandh over NEET paper leak; Tejashwi Yadav alleges police firing in Siwan

Left-wing student groups held demonstrations across Bihar on Saturday protesting the NEET paper leak. Some protests turned violent in districts like Patna and Saran, with clashes reported. Police used tear gas and mild force to disperse stone-pelting agitators in the state capital. Several students were detained across various districts following…

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If you stop the movement, it will grow across country: AAP on youth protests

The Aam Aadmi Party warned the central government against suppressing student protests. Senior leader Gopal Rai demanded the release of arrested student leaders in Patna and Gujarat. These arrests are happening while protests continue over the NEET examination system. The party stated that suppressing the movement will cause it to…

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Loneliness Is a Bigger Health Risk Than Obesity, Here Is What the Research Shows on Social Isolation

The study that changed how doctors think about lonelinessIn 2015, psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad at Brigham Young University published a meta-analysis in Perspectives on Psychological Science covering 148 studies and roughly 308,000 participants. The finding: people with strong social connections had a 50% greater likelihood of survival over a given period…

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Khan Sir gets anticipatory bail in coaching institute firing case

A Patna court granted anticipatory bail to educator Khan Sir on Monday. Three staff members of his coaching institute also received anticipatory bail. This case stems from an early June firing incident after alleged vandalism. Two security guards, accused of firing, were also granted bail by the court. The court…

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Illegal, unsafe buildings: Supreme Court seeks action reports, summons senior MCD officials to Court

In a matter concerning illegal and unsafe buildings and structures across the country, the Supreme Court has passed strong directions by directing senior officials of municipal corporations and development authorities in Delhi, Gurugram, Lucknow, Patna and Tamil Nadu to submit status reports on the action taken against buildings that pose…

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BJP's Abhishek Kumar Sinha files nomination for Bankipur bypoll

Abhishek Kumar Sinha filed his nomination papers for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. The byelection is scheduled to take place on July thirtieth. Counting of votes will occur on August third after the polling concludes. Senior NDA leaders attended Sinha's nomination event in Patna. Opposition RJD and Jan Suraaj candidates are…

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Police encounter in Bihar: SC junks plea seeking CBI probe, constitution of expert committee

The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea for an independent probe into the alleged "extra-judicial killing" of activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in a Bihar police encounter. Justices directed the petitioner to approach the Patna High Court. Tiwari's family claims he surrendered before being shot, while police stated they fired…

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Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak: Thane Police arrest accused's wife from Patna

Thane Police have arrested the wife of the accused from Patna in connection with the alleged Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak case, officials said on Tuesday.

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Nissan car owner awarded Rs 11 lakh compensation after waiting 8 years for repair

A Patna man's Nissan Evalia, bought in 2014, has finally seen resolution after an eight-year ordeal at a workshop. The car, taken for a starting issue in 2018, allegedly underwent unauthorized engine work and faced escalating repair demands. A consumer commission has now ordered the dealer and Nissan entities to…

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Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai dominate India’s AI talent map: Report

Nearly one in five AI learners comes from Tier II cities such as Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Indore, Nagpur, Chengalpattu and Coimbatore, according to Scaler's India AI Workforce Report 2026, a study of career outcomes among India's AI-skilled workforce.

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'Khan Sir got my brother murdered': All about rival tutor Raushan Anand's allegations and the mysterious death of Prince Yadav

A Patna educator, Khan Sir, faces accusations from a rival coaching operator, Raushan Anand, who claims Khan orchestrated the death of Anand's brother, Prince Yadav, in Nepal. Yadav, named in an FIR for a coaching center attack, died in Nepal, with circumstances surrounding his demise remaining unclear amid conflicting reports.

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Khan Sir got my brother murdered: Rival tutor after bail from court in vandalism case

A fierce rivalry between Patna tutors Khan Sir and Raushan Anand has escalated. Anand, recently out on bail, accuses Khan Sir of murdering his brother, Prince Yadav, who died in Nepal. Conflicting reports surround Yadav's death. Police are investigating the matter. Political leaders have called for a thorough probe into…

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Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

Railway traffic near Patna was disrupted by a mob alleging insufficient trains for a competitive exam. Police used tear gas and lathi-charge to restore order. The incident occurred at Pataliputra station, affecting train movement. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved. The Deputy Chief Minister expressed regret over…

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Bullets, Thars and toppers: Inside Bihar’s crazy coaching wars

Kisan Cold Storage Lane – a well-known address in Musallapur, the coaching hub of Patna – looks much as it always does. The narrow lane houses the offices and classrooms of two of the city’s best-known coaching institutes, both currently in the headlines.

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Samosa, pani puri in Tokyo: Patna's 'Jaggu Dhaba' brings Bihari desi flavours to Japan. Watch video

A taste of home is now available in Tokyo! 'Jaggu Dhaba', a restaurant founded by a man from Patna, is delighting patrons with authentic North Indian and Bihari cuisine. Viral social media buzz highlights its popular samosa chaat, pani puri, and vegetarian thali, offering a comforting culinary journey for Indians…

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Patna weather update: IMD issues orange alert and warns of rain and thunderstorms. Check forecast for Arwal, Bhagalpur, Jehanabad and others

Patna weather: Bihar is under an orange alert as pre-monsoon activity intensifies, bringing thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds to several districts including Patna. Moderate rainfall is expected, potentially offering relief from the heat, with temperatures likely to drop by 2°C to 4°C. Residents are advised to exercise caution during severe…

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Patna Court stays Khan Sir's arrest in connection with Khan Global Studies institute firing case

In a significant development, the Patna District Court has issued a stay on the arrest of Khan Sir, a prominent educator, following a shooting incident near his coaching center. The event has stirred controversy, leading to the filing of an FIR under the Arms Act. Footage emerged showing two security…

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Khan Sir to seek anticipatory bail over FIR on vandalism at his coaching centre in Patna

Educator Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, will file an anticipatory bail petition after being named in an FIR for vandalism at his coaching center. His lawyer alleges the FIR is a conspiracy to defame him, stemming from a previous case filed by Khan Sir's staff against another coaching center's…

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Former Bihar CMs Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi send away new security detail after withdrawal of Z-Plus cover

Former Bihar Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi have sent away all security personnel stationed outside their residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna following the withdrawal of their Z-plus security cover by the state government.

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EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’

The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that EPFO cannot retain appeal money for nearly 11 years after a PF assessment order was set aside, depriving the assessee of its use and…

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