Bihar's alcohol ban irony: 2 rail cops caught hiding 27 litres of seized liquor
Two Hajipur GRP personnel were arrested for allegedly concealing 27 litres of liquor seized from the Garib Rath Express. The case has prompted a probe into the bags' source and possible links to liquor smugglers.
India Today
For all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, New Zealand is a tour of reckoning
The 23-year-old is one of only two players to have made the squad for all three formats | Cricket
Hindustan Times
Odisha vs Andhra over Kotia: Naveen Patnaik turns up heat on Mohan Majhi govt
BHUBANESWAR: Leader of opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Monday wrote to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, questioning the state
- JudiciaryHurts
Territorial disputes like Kotia involve complex legal and constitutional jurisdiction issues that may be complicated by political pressure rather than resolved through proper judicial processes.
Times of India
Meet Padma Shri awardee Anand Kumar: From selling papads to teaching IIT aspirants
He started his journey with only Rs 500 and two students in a tiny rented classroom in Patna, Bihar.
- EducationHelps
The subject demonstrates an innovative, low-cost model for IIT exam preparation that increases access to quality coaching for economically disadvantaged students.
- EmploymentHelps
By enabling students from poor backgrounds to clear IIT entrance exams, the initiative creates pathways to high-skilled employment opportunities.
Times of India
Bihar STET 2026 hall tickets released; check steps to download
The Bihar STET 2026 examination will be conducted by BSEB in computer-based test (CBT) mode from October 25 to November 20. In order to access the admit cards, candidates will be required to sign in using their application number and password.
- EmploymentHelps
STET is a teacher recruitment examination, and conducting it enables qualified candidates to access teaching positions in Bihar schools.
The Indian Express
‘When they lose, EC becomes an issue’: Nitin Nabin targets Rahul Gandhi over SIR
The BJP chief challenges the Opposition to produce complaints filed during Bihar SIR, accuses Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of targeting EC after electoral defeats
- JudiciaryHurts
The framing undermines institutional credibility of the Election Commission by dismissing electoral complaints as politically motivated rather than substantive, potentially eroding public confidence in independent electoral oversight.
The Indian Express
Rahul Gandhi pawn of foreign toolkit gang: Nitin Nabin in Patna
Issuing a warning to the LOP as well as other opposition leaders, Nabin said the 140 crore people of India are watching everything, and “such intentions and designs of theirs will never be allowed to succeed”.
The Indian Express
BJP or Naveen Patnaik: On whose side are Odisha’s students, Gen Z?
Both BJP and BJD claim their respective student wings' victory in the student union polls, in which ABVP won 141 president posts of 337 colleges while BCJD bagged 120, with Congress's NSUI finishing a distant third
- EducationHurts
Student union polarization along partisan lines may reduce focus on genuine educational issues and student welfare in favor of political competition.
The Indian Express
JDU Leader Claims He Got '9 Killed For Nitish Kumar', Then A 'Lalu' U-Turn
Anant Singh, who has been upset with the party for fielding his political rival Neeraj Kumar in the upcoming legislative council polls, made the claim while lashing out at his adversary.
NDTV
Thinaah Muralitharan's playmaker-to-haymaker flurry downs Treesa-Gayatri
The Indians were at a loss of firepower after the Malaysian pair pulled back the second set with Thinaah Muralitharan particularly ferocious from the net, handing out a 21-14, 17-21, 11-21 loss at Denmark Open quarters
The Indian Express
For children: Kathir goes on a perilous journey across ancient India after a sacred relic vanishes An excerpt from ‘The Vaidyar’s School of Medicine and Magic’, by Gayathri Ponvannan. Gayathri Ponvannan · 5 hours ago
An excerpt from ‘The Vaidyar’s School of Medicine and Magic’, by Gayathri Ponvannan.
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Boat capsizes in Ganga in Bihar killing 11
Most of the victims are said to be children.
The Indian Express
Over a dozen children dead after boat capsizes in Bihar
At least 11 feared dead as a Ganga boat capsizes in Vaishali, with ex gratia relief announced for families and rescue underway.
The Hindu
Several Children Among 13 Killed As Boat Overturns In Ganga In Bihar
"I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while announcing financial relief of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the victims.
NDTV
Neither approved nor disapproved, Supreme Court clarifies stance on Form 6 alterations
Supreme Court clarifies it neither approved nor disapproved Form 6 alterations tied to Bihar SIR, noting changes post-date May 27 judgment.
- JudiciaryHurts
The Supreme Court's need to clarify its own stance suggests procedural confusion and potential erosion of judicial clarity on electoral matter oversight.
The Hindu
She made distress call from train. Day later, Assam woman found dead near tracks in Andhra Pradesh
The woman from Assam had boarded a train from Visakhapatnam to head back home. After a call to a friend, complaining of “unruly, inebriated” men in her coach, her phone switched off.
- JudiciaryHurts
Highlights a potential law enforcement and criminal justice system failure in investigating and preventing a serious crime involving inter-state travel.
- InfrastructureHurts
Raises concerns about passenger safety protocols and security measures on railway transport infrastructure.
The Indian Express
'Lot Of Men Around Me': Last Text By Assam Dancer Found Dead In Andhra
The 20-year-old woman from Assam had travelled to Visakhapatnam as part of a dance troupe. She was later found dead beside a railway track in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam.
- EmploymentHurts
Highlights serious safety risks for migrant workers, particularly women in entertainment and gig sectors traveling across states.
NDTV
Cinepolis, Coca-Cola Penalised Rs 85,000 In Patna For Selling Overpriced Water
The panel warned that failure to deposit the penalty within 45 days would attract interest on the total amount.
- FinanceHurts
Consumer-facing businesses face financial penalties for pricing violations, directly increasing operational costs and regulatory liability.
NDTV
In Bihar, an experiment for the young that bets on them
The present effort is the construction of an ecosystem in which access, teachers, leadership, technology and academic discipline reinforce one another. Bihar has begun assembling these parts at unusual speed and scale.
- EducationHelps
The article describes Bihar's construction of an integrated educational ecosystem combining access, teacher quality, leadership, technology and academic standards, which directly improves education outcomes.
- EmploymentHelps
Better-educated youth from improved educational infrastructure creates a more skilled workforce, enhancing employment prospects and economic productivity.
The Indian Express
Naveen Patnaik’s BJD joins opposition’s ‘Gyanesh Kumar, it’s done bro’ protest
Ex Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal has sent two leaders to Congress-led opposition protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
- JudiciaryHurts
Opposition protests against the Chief Election Commissioner directly challenge institutional integrity and the independence of electoral governance.
The Indian Express