The IMD has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Heavy rain is also expected across several states, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds forecast in parts of eastern India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain 

BJP's Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh has landed herself in controversy after commenting on the harassment of two minors in Jamui, Bihar, which triggered national outrage. Speaking to India Today TV, the Bihar Sports Minister and Industries Minister said that "moral policing" could be done in a “decent and more elegant fashion.”“Moral policing can be done in a more decent and elegant fashion. But the way they mishandled and mistreated the boy and girl together is absolutely not tolerable,” Singh, a former sports shooter and a BJP leader, told India Today TV. She further added that people can hold personal views and express how other people should lead their lives."Well, I say that you can have an opinion about how somebody chooses to live their life and what they want to do with it. And maybe, I'm just saying maybe there is a better way to do it. But the way that they've treated them is absolutely not tolerable, right? said Shreyasi Singh. She added that this should be an example to deter further incidents like this.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ren-zhengfei-bo-xilai-zhou-yongkang-china-escape-rumours-1790073248719">Ren Zhengfei fled China? Bo Xilai escaped prison? Rumours swirl as Xi-Trump summit nears</a>Meanwhile JDU state president also landed himself in controversy for calling the incident “minor” and “isolated” (chutput ghatna) case, while trying to make a case that things have been better since NDA came to power.“Whenever such an isolated incident occurs, our government is sensitive to it. But look at the period before 2005, what kind of Bihar was it? Could people even step out of their homes? What kind of Bihar was it, and what was the situation? People were somehow struggling through their lives. Today, at least when such an incident occurs, the administration is taking action and responding. Whoever has committed this incident, no matter how big a criminal they may be, will soon be taken into police custody,” he said.Two class X teenagers were harassed, groped and abused on September 19, 2026, in Jamui, Bihar. One of them recorded the whole ordeal, as another one tried to grab the minor girl and tried pull her aside. The students did not file any complaint, though the video went viral and triggered widespread condemnation. The police had arrested seven of the accused, while the main accused, who groped the minor, reportedly shot in the leg.&nbsp;

BJP MLA Shreyasi Singh faces criticism after saying moral policing could be done in a “decent and elegant fashion” following the harassment of two minors in Jamui.

BJP's Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh has landed herself in controversy after commenting on the harassment of two minors in Jamui, Bihar, which triggered national outrage. Speaking to India Today TV, the Bihar Sports Minister and Industries Minister said that "moral policing" could be done in a “decent and more elegant fashion.” “Moral policing can be done in a more decent and elegant fashion. But the way they mishandled and mistreated the boy and girl together is absolutely not tolerable,” Singh, a former sports shooter and a BJP leader, told India Today TV. She further added that people can hold personal views and express how other people should lead their lives. "Well, I say that you can have an opinion about how somebody chooses to live their life and what they want to do with it. And maybe, I'm just saying maybe there is a better way to do it. But the way that they've treated them is absolutely not tolerable, right? said Shreyasi Singh. She added that this should be an example to deter further incidents like this. Also Read: Ren Zhengfei fled China? Bo Xilai escaped prison? Rumours swirl as Xi-Trump summit nears Meanwhile JDU state president also landed himself in controversy for calling the incident “minor” and “isolated” (chutput ghatna) case, while trying to make a case that things have been better since NDA came to power. “Whenever such an isolated incident occurs, our government is sensitive to it. But look at the period before 2005, what kind of Bihar was it? Could people even step out of their homes? What kind of Bihar was it, and what was the situation? People were somehow struggling through their lives. Today, at least when such an incident occurs, the administration is taking action and responding. Whoever has committed this incident, no matter how big a criminal they may be, will soon be taken into police custody,” he said. Two class X teenagers were harassed, groped and abused on September 19, 2026, in Jamui, Bihar. One of them recorded the whole ordeal, as another one tried to grab the minor girl and tried pull her aside. The students did not file any complaint, though the video went viral and triggered widespread condemnation. The police had arrested seven of the accused, while the main accused, who groped the minor, reportedly shot in the leg.

BJP MLA Shreyasi Singh faces criticism after saying moral policing could be done in a “decent and elegant fashion” following the harassment of two minors in Jamui.

BJP’s Shreyasi Singh says ‘moral policing’ can be done ‘more decently’ after Jamui minors’ harassment

A video of two Class X students being harassed in Jamui, Bihar, has gone viral on social media, triggering nationwide outrage. Social media users have since tagged Bihar police, urging action against those identified in the clip. Police have since apprehended three people; they are reported to be minors.&nbsp;On September 19, 2026, Saturday, around 7:00 PM, a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were returning from their classes on a two-wheeler. They were intercepted on an isolated and dimly lit road by a group of six to seven youths. They dragged the boy by grabbing his collar, groped the girl and subjected her to severe traumatic moral abuse. The boy tried to escape; the girl was pleading with the miscreants with folded hands, resisting as they physically assaulted her. The video ends as they continue to plead with the miscreants.&nbsp;Bihar Minister and Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh, on the incident involving a teenage couple being harassed by a group in Jamui, says, “The incident that took place in Jamui is certainly an incident that has brought shame to society. It happened on the evening of the 19th."&nbsp;She added, "Taking cognisance of the pictures and videos that surfaced on social media, the administration registered an FIR, and action is being taken promptly. Not just action, but three arrests have been made.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Videos reportedly show two teenage school students being harassed in the Jamui-Lakhisarai area of Bihar. In the final part, they were allowed to leave. 🤬💔 <a href="https://t.co/j5YVz8ZjZn">pic.twitter.com/j5YVz8ZjZn</a>&mdash; IndianLafda (@IndianLafdaa) <a href="https://x.com/IndianLafdaa/status/2101939016962867290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bessent-he-lifeng-us-china-talks-trump-xi-summit-trade-ai-1789928530751">Bessent meets China’s He Lifeng to prepare for Trump-Xi summit</a>What happened in the video outraged people. It has also drawn a reaction from the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, who is calling for POCSO charges against these individuals.&nbsp;"Who gave these men the right to behave like this? This is not 'culture.' It is patriarchy: the belief that any man can police a girl's body, her movement, her choices. When control is mistaken for culture, and such attitudes are normalised by Andhbhakts, mobs start believing they are the law," said Gandhi in a statement on the Social media platform X.“Every individual in that video must be identified and prosecuted under POCSO, and justice must be swift. And if the incident happened on September 19th, why are the culprits not behind bars yet?”“And the Bihar government must answer why a girl is not safe on a public road at 7 pm?” said Gandhi.According to details released by Jamui Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Dayal, the teenagers were returning after attending their daily coaching classes. The ambush and subsequent moral policing took place along the road within the Sadar police station area of Jamui.

Two Class X students were harassed on camera in Jamui, Bihar. Rahul Gandhi demanded POCSO action and questioned the delay in arrests.

A video of two Class X students being harassed in Jamui, Bihar, has gone viral on social media, triggering nationwide outrage. Social media users have since tagged Bihar police, urging action against those identified in the clip. Police have since apprehended three people; they are reported to be minors. On September 19, 2026, Saturday, around 7:00 PM, a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were returning from their classes on a two-wheeler. They were intercepted on an isolated and dimly lit road by a group of six to seven youths. They dragged the boy by grabbing his collar, groped the girl and subjected her to severe traumatic moral abuse. The boy tried to escape; the girl was pleading with the miscreants with folded hands, resisting as they physically assaulted her. The video ends as they continue to plead with the miscreants. Bihar Minister and Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh, on the incident involving a teenage couple being harassed by a group in Jamui, says, “The incident that took place in Jamui is certainly an incident that has brought shame to society. It happened on the evening of the 19th." She added, "Taking cognisance of the pictures and videos that surfaced on social media, the administration registered an FIR, and action is being taken promptly. Not just action, but three arrests have been made.”

Two Class X students were harassed on camera in Jamui, Bihar. Rahul Gandhi demanded POCSO action and questioned the delay in arrests.

Class X girl groped, boy dragged from bike in Jamui; Rahul Gandhi seeks POCSO

A man from Meera Tola village in the Gopalganj district of Bihar has gone viral for his unusual way to preserve his Mahindra Scorpio Classic from theft. He used a crane to lift it up to the second-floor rooftop of his two-storey house. The owner has been identified as Manoj Yadav, who currently works in Israel.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 BIHAR : A Scorpio car was allegedly lifted by a crane and placed on the roof of a three-storey building to protect it from theft. The unusual video has gone viral, leaving viewers surprised by the extreme measure taken to keep the vehicle safe. <a href="https://t.co/8ffyPECvqL">pic.twitter.com/8ffyPECvqL</a>&mdash; indiainlast24hr (@indiain24hr) <a href="https://x.com/indiain24hr/status/2096643315223695703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maga-afd-saxony-anhalt-election-trump-germany-1788794946269">MAGA rejoices as far-right AfD wins in Germany for first time since Third Reich</a>Yadav had previously left the vehicle in the care of a driver. But the driver quit, leaving Yadav's wife alone without a driver to monitor the SUV. The family then decided to move the car to the rooftop to prevent it from possible theft. The video shows the vehicle suspended from a crane as it is slowly raised into the air and carefully lowered onto the rooftop.&nbsp;The extraordinary measure has become a topic of discussion online, though the load-bearing capacity of the roof and the risk of a possible collapse remain questionable.People online reacted to the ‘Scorpio on the roof ’; one user commented, "He respects every rupee, because he knows the struggle behind earning it. 💸🖤That’s why he values everything he owns." Another took a dig at the quirky nature of “desi jugaad” and commented, "Aai ye na humra bihaaar me.”

A Bihar man has gone viral after using a crane to lift his Mahindra Scorpio Classic onto the rooftop of his two-storey house to prevent theft.

A man from Meera Tola village in the Gopalganj district of Bihar has gone viral for his unusual way to preserve his Mahindra Scorpio Classic from theft. He used a crane to lift it up to the second-floor rooftop of his two-storey house. The owner has been identified as Manoj Yadav, who currently works in Israel.

A Bihar man has gone viral after using a crane to lift his Mahindra Scorpio Classic onto the rooftop of his two-storey house to prevent theft.

Watch | Bihar man lifts Mahindra Scorpio onto rooftop with crane to prevent theft

The Bihar government has announced a new approach for students who fail Class 10 and 12 board exams. Instead of being marked as having failed, eligible students may be recorded as “eligible for skill training” and offered opportunities to develop vocational skills

Bihar govt says students who 'fail' class 10,12 will be marked 'eligible for skill training'

The Bihar government has announced a new approach for students who fail Class 10 and 12 board exams. Instead of being marked as having failed, eligible students may be recorded as “eligible for skill training” and offered opportunities to develop vocational skills.

Bihar government says students who 'Fail' class 10,12 will be marked 'Eligible for Skill Training'

A boat carrying 18 labourers capsized in the Ganges River near Naugachia in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, triggering a major rescue operation. Dramatic visuals showed workers jumping into the river as the vessel began to sink. Officials said 12 labourers managed to swim to safety, while six remain missing. Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with divers and local authorities, have been deployed to search for the missing workers. The labourers were reportedly involved in embankment-related work when the accident occurred.


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Bihar witnessed dramatic scenes as thousands of students took to the streets over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and government hiring processes. Protesters demanding greater transparency, exam reforms and action against paper leaks broke through police barricades in Patna, prompting authorities to deploy water cannons and detain several demonstrators. Aspirants have raised concerns over recruitment delays, examination irregularities and alleged question-paper leaks, turning the issue into one of the biggest youth protests in the state this year. 


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In India, the mid-day meal scheme has been one of the country’s landmark welfare schemes, providing a hot cooked meal to children in government and government-aided schools.However, the menace of food adulteration has crept in here as well.&nbsp;In a shocking incident from Bihar's Nalanda district, multiple girl students studying at the Parasi school fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal.&nbsp;And guess what did they consume? Detergent! But what led to this incident?&nbsp;It is learnt that the mid-day meal was prepared at a different location and brought to the school.&nbsp;Students asked for salt to be added as a vegetable dish apparently lacked it.&nbsp;During the process, detergent powder was mistakenly served instead of salt.&nbsp;Shortly thereafter, many students began complaining of stomach pain and vomiting.&nbsp;While students were initially provided first aid, they were subsequently admitted to a nearby hospital by the school staff and parents.&nbsp;The incident caused panic among the students' families and chaotic scenes were witnessed at the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following this incident, several doctors, including Nalanda Civil Surgeon Dr. Jai Prakash Singh, srrived at the hospital to assess the condition of the children. Bihar Rural Development Minister, Shravan Kumar, also met the affected students. He promised that a detailed inquiry will be conducted to ascertain how the alleged lapse occurred in the preparation and serving of the mid-day meal. Apart from encouraging attendance, retention and enrollment in schools, the mid-day meal scheme has another key goal - addressing the issue of malnutrition among children. Thus, this scheme is of vital significance in Bihar, where 35.6% of children under age of five are stunted, as per the latest national family health survey. The proportion of stunted children in this age group is the highest for any state in India. Incidentally, this is not the first such incident in Bihar. In May, over 150 children fell ill after consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal at a school in Saharsa district. This raises a key question. Why have we not been able to ensure hygienic food for even our children? It is imperative that all governments take effective steps to maintain the quality of the mid-day meal.

The mid-day meal scheme is of vital significance in Bihar, where 35.6% of children under the age of five are stunted, as per the latest national family health survey. The proportion of stunted children in this age group is the highest for any state in India.

In India, the mid-day meal scheme has been one of the country’s landmark welfare schemes, providing a hot cooked meal to children in government and government-aided schools. However, the menace of food adulteration has crept in here as well. In a shocking incident from Bihar's Nalanda district, multiple girl students studying at the Parasi school fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal. And guess what did they consume? Detergent! But what led to this incident? It is learnt that the mid-day meal was prepared at a different location and brought to the school. Students asked for salt to be added as a vegetable dish apparently lacked it. During the process, detergent powder was mistakenly served instead of salt. Shortly thereafter, many students began complaining of stomach pain and vomiting. While students were initially provided first aid, they were subsequently admitted to a nearby hospital by the school staff and parents. The incident caused panic among the students' families and chaotic scenes were witnessed at the hospital.

The mid-day meal scheme is of vital significance in Bihar, where 35.6% of children under the age of five are stunted, as per the latest national family health survey. The proportion of stunted children in this age group is the highest for any state in India.

Students given detergent instead of salt in Bihar mid-day meal, shifted to hospital | Gravitas

At least eight devotees were killed and several others injured in a stampede outside the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday, with reports of electrocution after an electric pole fell at the site. Watch the full video on know more on this.


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Bihar’s long running liquor prohibition is facing fresh scrutiny after a NCAER study questioned whether the ban has delivered on its key goals. The report says crimes against women have not declined since prohibition began in 2016, raising questions about whether the policy has worked as intended.


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Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor dealt a major blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by almost 19,000 votes in his electoral debut in the Bankipur assembly bypolls. 

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The Bihar government announced a major initiative aimed at making school life more engaging for students but its typo in the notice issued for it has made headlines bringing the education department under scanner. The state government announced that ‘Bagless Safe Saturday’ and ‘Anandiya (joyful) Saturday’ will take place every week. However, the notice issued for it by the Education Department wrote “Bagless” as “backless”. The mistake came into limelight when Bihar MLC Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh raised the issue in the Bihar Legislative Council.&nbsp;Singh cited a letter from the Education Department and said that the very department responsible for ensuring quality education was making such a basic error in its official documents. He said in the House, “‘Bagless’ has been written as ‘Backless’. This reflects the state of the Education Department. If the department cannot even write its own letters correctly, how will the quality of education improve?” Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh also said that education would not improve merely by issuing orders and that practical decisions were needed. He also questioned the continuation of classes on Saturdays, suggesting that either every alternate Saturday should be declared a holiday or Saturdays should be made half-days. Seeking the Chief Minister’s intervention, he said the issue reflected not only the concerns of teachers but also those of parents. He argued that children should not be burdened with a full day of additional studies on Saturdays.&nbsp;<h2>WATCH THE VIDEO HERE</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">‘Bagless’ is misspelled as ‘Backless’.😂 <a href="https://t.co/buKhdFTUlV">pic.twitter.com/buKhdFTUlV</a>&mdash; Abhijit (@Alpha_Abhijit) <a href="https://x.com/Alpha_Abhijit/status/2081124085506117990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What we know about ‘Bagless Safe Saturday’?</h2>According to Bihar school notice for the initiative, From 9:00 to 9:30 AM, students will participate in school cleaning activities as part of ‘Shramdaan’. This will be followed by a special awareness session from 9:30 to 10:00 AM. From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, students will take part in Bagless Safe Saturday activities, selecting activities from the designated domains listed in the Bagless Saturday Activity Wheel. From 12:00 to 1:00 PM, additional Safe Saturday activities will be conducted as per the Safe Saturday Activity Wheel. The schedule will conclude with lunch from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.&nbsp;It also said that 120 activities to be conducted under Bagless Safe Saturday have been divided into 12 domains and the class teacher must mandatorily participate with the children as a facilitator and observe and evaluate their work. The activities conducted under Bagless Safe Saturday will be marked under Holistic Report Card. A key activity under Bagless Safe Saturday will also be the Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM). &nbsp;

Bihar’s ‘Bagless Safe Saturday’ initiative came under scrutiny after an Education Department notice misspelled “Bagless” as “Backless”. MLC Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh raised the issue in the Legislative Council, questioning the department’s credibility 

The Bihar government announced a major initiative aimed at making school life more engaging for students but its typo in the notice issued for it has made headlines bringing the education department under scanner. The state government announced that ‘Bagless Safe Saturday’ and ‘Anandiya (joyful) Saturday’ will take place every week. However, the notice issued for it by the Education Department wrote “Bagless” as “backless”. The mistake came into limelight when Bihar MLC Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh raised the issue in the Bihar Legislative Council. Singh cited a letter from the Education Department and said that the very department responsible for ensuring quality education was making such a basic error in its official documents. He said in the House, “‘Bagless’ has been written as ‘Backless’. This reflects the state of the Education Department. If the department cannot even write its own letters correctly, how will the quality of education improve?” Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh also said that education would not improve merely by issuing orders and that practical decisions were needed. He also questioned the continuation of classes on Saturdays, suggesting that either every alternate Saturday should be declared a holiday or Saturdays should be made half-days. Seeking the Chief Minister’s intervention, he said the issue reflected not only the concerns of teachers but also those of parents. He argued that children should not be burdened with a full day of additional studies on Saturdays. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Bihar’s ‘Bagless Safe Saturday’ initiative came under scrutiny after an Education Department notice misspelled “Bagless” as “Backless”. MLC Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh raised the issue in the Legislative Council, questioning the department’s credibility&nbsp;

Bihar wants 'backless Saturday’ in govt schools as official notice misspells 'bagless'

An elderly man from Bihar's Muzaffarpur district got a surprise of his lifetime when he went to the bank to purchase a meagre pension amount of Rs 1,100. He discovered that his account has more than Rs 700 crore. He quickly informed a authorities and a probe has been launched, with bank officials claiming that there might have been a technical glitch. The man has been identified as Kameshwar Mishra. The man also said that same amount was transferred to his son's account also, adding that their total bank balance was Rs 7,59,69,51,951.16.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Muzaffarpur, Bihar: An elderly pensioner in Muzaffarpur experienced a massive banking anomaly after approximately Rs 700 crore was mistakenly credited to his account. However, the balance vanished shortly after, dropping straight back to zero and triggering an official… <a href="https://t.co/sbEkC006aE">pic.twitter.com/sbEkC006aE</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2076779050564276328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What exactly happened?</h2>This week, Singh went to the bank along with his son to withdraw a monthly social security pension of Rs 1,100. Both his son and he were startled to find out that the combined balance in their accounts was more than Rs 1,500 crore. They reported the anomaly to the authorities. Soon after that, the amount disappeared shortly afterwards, with the account balances returning to normal. Kameshwar Mishra told ANI, “I went with my son, who is deaf and mute, to withdraw this monthly amount. After withdrawing the money, I asked for my bank balance. The person checking the CBS system was stunned. For a moment, they were speechless and couldn't quite process it. Then they responded.” The sum was Rs 7,59,69,51,951.16. "I was naturally shocked by such a huge sum... the combined total was over Rs 15 billion rupees,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kejriwal-anti-women-aap-using-punjab-as-personal-atm-swati-maliwal-after-joining-bjp-1777119647678">Kejriwal ‘anti-women’, AAP using Punjab as ‘personal ATM’: Swati Maliwal after joining BJP</a>&nbsp;A probe has been launched following the incident. Bank officials told media that the account details were verified, after which the anomalous balance disappeared from both accounts. An internal inquiry has been launched to ascertain the cause of the erroneous credit display. Officials have initiated a probe to determine the source of the technical error that led to the massive amount being reflected in the pensioner's account. Further details regarding the nature of the glitch and the banking system involved are awaited.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/10-indian-robberies-so-bold-they-feel-straight-out-of-money-heist-1764621570066">10 Indian robberies so bold they feel straight out of 'Money Heist'</a>

A Bihar pensioner was shocked after more than Rs 700 crore was mistakenly reflected in his bank account due to an apparent technical glitch. The same amount also appeared in his son's account before disappearing. Bank officials have launched an investigation into the anomaly.

An elderly man from Bihar's Muzaffarpur district got a surprise of his lifetime when he went to the bank to purchase a meagre pension amount of Rs 1,100. He discovered that his account has more than Rs 700 crore. He quickly informed a authorities and a probe has been launched, with bank officials claiming that there might have been a technical glitch. The man has been identified as Kameshwar Mishra. The man also said that same amount was transferred to his son's account also, adding that their total bank balance was Rs 7,59,69,51,951.16.

A Bihar pensioner was shocked after more than Rs 700 crore was mistakenly reflected in his bank account due to an apparent technical glitch. The same amount also appeared in his son's account before disappearing. Bank officials have launched an investigation into the anomaly.

Bihar man visits bank to withdraw Rs 1100, finds Rs 7596951951 in his account - What happened next

In a major political development, election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has officially announced his entry into electoral politics. The Jan Suraaj Party founder will contest the upcoming July 30 by-election from Bihar’s Bankipur Assembly constituency. This high-stakes seat, a long-standing BJP stronghold, fell vacant after party leader Nitin Nabin was elected to the Rajya Sabha.  


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A bitter coaching rivalry in Bihar has taken a dramatic turn. Raushan Anand, popularly known as Raushan Sir, has accused Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) of being responsible for the death of his brother Prince. Both brothers were earlier named in a vandalism case linked to Khan Sir's coaching centre. While Raushan Sir was arrested and later granted bail, Prince reportedly died in Nepal. 


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The controversy surrounding a reported shootout near Khan Sir's institute in Patna has intensified after new CCTV footage allegedly showed multiple rounds being fired. Police have booked Khan Sir's bodyguard and seized weapons for forensic examination as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events. The incident reportedly triggered panic among students, particularly in a nearby girls' hostel where gunshots were heard. Authorities are now analysing CCTV footage and forensic evidence to determine exactly what happened.


New CCTV Footage Emerges Linked to Shootout at Khan Sir's Institute 

India at this hour:

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- India Receives 4th Squadron Of S-400 Systems
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Samrat Choudhary is set to become the new Chief Minister of Bihar after being elected leader of the BJP Legislative Party. The move marks a significant political shift in the state, with party leaders rallying behind him to steer governance and development. His swearing-in is expected to set the tone for Bihar’s political direction in the coming months.


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At least 8 devotees, all women, were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at the Maa Sheetla Temple in Nalanda district, Bihar during a crowded religious gathering. The incident occurred in Maghra village near Bihar Sharif when a large number of devotees rushed to offer prayers on the last Tuesday of the Hindu month of Chaitra.


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Poll-bound Tamil Nadu does not have anything significant in the Union Budget 2026-2027 that would attract people's attention, a noted political commentator said on Sunday. Political analyst Sumanth Raman drew a parallel between Bihar, which was at focus in last year's budget; and Tamil Nadu, where elections are due by April this year.



India Budget 2026: Did Budget 2026 Deliver For Poll Bound Tamil Nadu?

Bihar has issued a direction that it will not allow people with veils or masks from entering the Jewellery shop. This comes after the direction of the Jewellery Association, All India Jewellers and Gold Federation (AIJGF) &nbsp;in Bihar, citing security concerns amid rising prices of gold and other precious metals. This includes coverage by all hijabs, niqabs, scarves, helmets and others. The Federation has directed that jewellery purchases will be allowed only after proper facial identification.&nbsp;Bihar becomes the first state to formally implement any such rules. According to the federation, it is not imposing a ban on hijab and burqas but is making it compulsory to briefly reveal their faces to establish identity.&nbsp;“Several robbery incidents have occurred where people enter shops in groups with their faces fully covered. They wear helmets or veils and commit thefts. This decision is aimed at preventing such crimes," said Ashok Kumar Verma, State President of All India Jewellers and Gold Federation to IANS. Emphasising that there is no religious undertone towards the decision. He also added that the intention is not discrimination but to establish a sense of trust between the customer and shopkeepers.A spokesperson of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Ezaz Ahmed, criticised the move, calling it an attack against the secular values of the constitution. He further alleged that the BJP and RSS members were behind the agenda.&nbsp;“Targeting hijabs and niqabs in the name of security hurts religious sentiments and amounts to an attempt to curtail the fundamental right to religious freedom guaranteed under the Constitution,” said Ahmed.While jewellers have been historically BJP voters, in 2016, there was a rift between the association and the party over the increased excise duty. Gold and Silver prices have skyrocketed, with 10 grams of gold valued at 1.40 lakhs and 1kg of silver at about 2.4 lakhs. BJP has extended support to the move in coherence with the security concerns of the Jewellery Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bihar becomes the first state to restrict veils, masks and helmets in jewellery shops, citing security risks amid rising gold and silver prices.

Bihar has issued a direction that it will not allow people with veils or masks from entering the Jewellery shop. This comes after the direction of the Jewellery Association, All India Jewellers and Gold Federation (AIJGF) in Bihar, citing security concerns amid rising prices of gold and other precious metals. This includes coverage by all hijabs, niqabs, scarves, helmets and others. The Federation has directed that jewellery purchases will be allowed only after proper facial identification. Bihar becomes the first state to formally implement any such rules. According to the federation, it is not imposing a ban on hijab and burqas but is making it compulsory to briefly reveal their faces to establish identity. “Several robbery incidents have occurred where people enter shops in groups with their faces fully covered. They wear helmets or veils and commit thefts. This decision is aimed at preventing such crimes," said Ashok Kumar Verma, State President of All India Jewellers and Gold Federation to IANS. Emphasising that there is no religious undertone towards the decision. He also added that the intention is not discrimination but to establish a sense of trust between the customer and shopkeepers. A spokesperson of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Ezaz Ahmed, criticised the move, calling it an attack against the secular values of the constitution. He further alleged that the BJP and RSS members were behind the agenda. “Targeting hijabs and niqabs in the name of security hurts religious sentiments and amounts to an attempt to curtail the fundamental right to religious freedom guaranteed under the Constitution,” said Ahmed. While jewellers have been historically BJP voters, in 2016, there was a rift between the association and the party over the increased excise duty. Gold and Silver prices have skyrocketed, with 10 grams of gold valued at 1.40 lakhs and 1kg of silver at about 2.4 lakhs. BJP has extended support to the move in coherence with the security concerns of the Jewellery Association.

Bihar becomes the first state to restrict veils, masks and helmets in jewellery shops, citing security risks amid rising gold and silver prices.

Bihar jewellers ban purchase of gold for customers with veils or masks

The Bharatiya Janata Party has signalled a clear generational shift at the very top of its organisation. Nitin Nabin, a five-time MLA from Bihar and one of the party’s rising young leaders, has formally assumed charge as the BJP's national working president at the party headquarters in New Delhi.


New BJP chief marks generation change in ruling party

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a historic 10th term in a grand ceremony held at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan. The event witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several top leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This oath-taking follows the NDA's landslide victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, where the alliance secured 202 out of 243 seats.

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at a grand ceremony in Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. The swearing-in is scheduled for November 20, 2025, following the National Democratic Alliance’s landslide victory securing 202 out of 243 assembly seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other top NDA leaders are expected to attend. 

Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar To Take Oath as Bihar CM For 10th Time 

Nitish Kumar secures his 10th term as he is elected leader of the NDA Legislative Party and formally stakes claim to form the next government in Bihar. This report explores how Nitish consolidated support, the coalition’s next steps, and what this milestone means for Bihar’s political future.

Nitish Elected Leader Of NDA Legislative Party, Stakes Claim To Form Govt

In Bihar, the political landscape is shifting rapidly after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a decisive win in the 2025 assembly elections. The results declared on November 14 confirmed a significant mandate for the NDA. With that, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party in the state assembly for the first time.


Bihar victory: Nitish Kumar to become Bihar Chief Minister for record 10th time 

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