Highlights Waiting Hai turns India's familiar Tatkal ticket struggle into a quirky crime drama Divyenndu Sharma and Bhuvan Arora deliver strong performances as a railway cop and a young hacker The series loses momentum because of uneven writing and distracting tonal shifts Waiting Hai takes one of India's most familiar travel frustrations, the struggle to secure a confirmed Tatkal railway ticket, and turns it into a crime drama about technology, ambition and an expanding ticketing racket. Set in Patna, the seven-episode series brings together a rookie railway cop, a technically gifted student and a network of illegal agents. While the premise is engaging and the performances are convincing, inconsistent writing keeps the series from becoming the gripping scam thriller it could have been. A familiar railway struggle gets a criminal twist At the centre of the story is Sugam Mishra ( Divyenndu Sharma ), a newly recruited Railway Protection Force constable who is still learning the ropes of his profession and marriage. Soon after joining duty, Sugam notices something unusual. Ordinary passengers struggle to secure confirmed Tatkal tickets, while certain agents appear to get them with suspicious ease. Keen to prove himself, earn the respect of his seniors and honour the memory of his late father, Sugam begins looking into the pattern. His investigation eventually takes him into the murky world of illegal ticketing. His trail leads to Afroz Hamsa (Bhuvan Arora), a technically gifted computer student who discovers ways to manipulate the railway booking system. What begins as a relatively harmless attempt to impress a girl gradually becomes a much more lucrative opportunity. After facing humiliation and rejection, Afroz is pulled deeper into the racket by his opportunistic uncle, Mama (Vijay Maurya). Before long, his technical skills make him part of a much larger network of illegal Tatkal agents. Two characters caught on opposite sides One of the more interesting aspects of Waiting Hai is that it does not reduce the story to a straightforward police-versus-criminal battle. Sugam and Afroz are presented as parallel characters. Sugam enters the railway system wanting to do the right thing but soon discovers that working within a rigid hierarchy is not always straightforward. Afroz, meanwhile, starts out as an inexperienced youngster who sees his technical ability as a way to solve a personal problem before realising how much money it can make him. Their journeys gradually move towards each other, giving the series a stronger emotional core than its scam premise initially suggests. Bhuvan Arora delivers the more layered performance. Afroz's transformation from a naive and slightly awkward student into a confident operator is gradual and convincing. The character's emotional setbacks also prevent him from feeling like a conventional tech criminal. Divyenndu Sharma is equally effective as Sugam. He brings an appealing vulnerability to a policeman who does not have all the answers. His problems with his superiors and attempts to balance his professional responsibilities with married life make him more relatable. The supporting cast adds further depth. Harshita Gaur gives Princy enough agency to ensure she is not reduced to simply being the protagonist's wife, while Kumud Mishra brings quiet intensity to his role. The domestic portions also provide some warmth and humour between the investigation's more serious moments. When the writing loses the plot The central Tatkal scam is compelling enough to sustain the story, but the writing is not always as assured. Several digressions feel disconnected from the main investigation, while some sequences seem closer to standalone social-media sketches than organic parts of the narrative. The tonal shifts are particularly noticeable. An emotionally grounded scene can suddenly give way to juvenile comedy, disrupting the tension and momentum. The pacing also takes time to settle. The series becomes more engaging in its latter half, when Sugam's investigation gathers pace and Afroz's transformation starts carrying greater weight. Once the two narrative strands begin moving towards each other, Waiting Hai finds some of the urgency that its premise promises from the beginning. Ultimately, Waiting Hai has a strong and relatable idea at its centre. Turning the frustration of Tatkal ticket booking into a story about technology, corruption and ambition gives the series plenty of potential. Divyenndu Sharma and Bhuvan Arora make the central characters worth following, and there is enough humour, emotion and suspense to keep the story moving. But uneven writing, unnecessary diversions and fluctuating tone prevent the series from becoming the sharp scam drama it could have been.
RJD MLA Bhai Virendra criticises birthday celebrations amid Bihar floods
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday is being celebrated across the country, with the BJP organising a series of programmes to mark the occasion. The celebrations, however, have triggered a political controversy in Bihar, where the state is grappling with widespread flooding. The BJP-led Bihar government has issued directions for lamps to be lit at various government institutions and educational establishments to mark PM Modi's birthday. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has questioned the expenditure on the celebrations at a time when thousands of families are affected by floods across Bihar. RJD MLA from Maner Bhai Virendra, while extending birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi, criticised the scale of the celebrations and argued that public funds should instead be used for flood relief. I wish Prime Minister Modi a long life, but the way his birthday is being celebrated stands in stark contrast to the situation in Bihar and several other states, where lakhs of people are struggling with floods and receiving no relief, Bhai Virendra said. He alleged that flood victims were facing severe hardships, with livestock being swept away, houses collapsing, and families losing loved ones, while adequate assistance had not reached many affected areas. Referring to the appeal to light earthen lamps, the RJD leader questioned the rationale behind spending money on the celebrations amid the crisis. Mustard oil is currently selling at Rs 200 per litre, and vast quantities of it will be burned in lamps. Had that same money been given to flood victims, it would have truly benefited them, he said. Bhai Virendra also criticised the reported instructions to schools and government offices to participate in the celebrations. Teachers in schools are being asked to light lamps, and directives have been issued to light lamps at block offices. The country is reeling under a mountain of debt; it is shameful that such activities are being carried out using borrowed money, he said. The RJD MLA went on to launch a broader attack on the Prime Minister, alleging that the government had failed to adequately address inflation, unemployment and crime. Bhai Virendra said he wished the Prime Minister well but urged him to reconsider government-backed birthday celebrations and focus resources on addressing the problems faced by flood-affected people. The remarks have added to the political debate in Bihar over the BJP government's celebrations amid the ongoing flood situation in several parts of the state.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will undertake an intensive visit to Bihar on Wednesday to assess the flood situation, inspect crop damage and review relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of the state. During the visit, Chouhan will conduct an aerial survey of several flood-hit areas, interact with affected farmers and residents, and hold a high-level review meeting with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and senior officials to assess the situation and discuss relief measures and assistance required by the state. A team of senior officials from the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development will accompany the Union Minister. According to the scheduled programme, Chouhan will arrive in Patna from Bhopal and depart from the Patna State Hangar at around 10:30 a.m. for an aerial survey by helicopter of flood-affected areas in Dighwara and Maner. He will subsequently travel by road to Terasia and Sarai-pur villages, where he will visit agricultural fields to assess crop damage caused by the floods and interact with local farmers to hear their concerns. After completing the field assessment, Chouhan will travel via the Gandhi Setu to Samvad, the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Patna, where he is scheduled to arrive at around 12:15 p.m. He will participate in a high-level review meeting with the Chief Minister and senior officials on flood disaster management, ongoing relief and rescue operations, and assistance to be provided to affected farmers. Earlier, CM Samrat Choudhary has also said that a central team led by Chouhan would visit Bihar to assess the flood situation and the damage caused by the floods. The proposed assessment comes as the flood situation remains serious in several parts of Bihar. According to official figures, around 49.67 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected by the floods. While water levels have begun receding in most rivers, including the Ganga, several rivers continue to flow above their respective danger marks at various locations. The Centres assessment is expected to provide a detailed account of the damage and help determine the extent of assistance required by Bihar for relief, rehabilitation and restoration of damaged infrastructure and agricultural areas. Chouhan is scheduled to leave Patna at around 1:30 p.m. and arrive at Nawabgarhi in Munger. He will visit the relief camp there, meet flood victims and assess the quality and effectiveness of the ongoing relief operations.
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Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Sep 15 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Kali Krishna Srinivas (Alla Nani) died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday. He was 57. Popularly known as Alla Nani, he breathed his last at his residence in Visakhapatnam. Alla Nani began his political career with the Congress party. He was elected to the Assembly of united Andhra Pradesh from Eluru in 2004 and 2009 on the Congress party ticket. He later joined the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and contested unsuccessfully on the party ticket in the 2014 Assembly elections. Alla Nani was elected to the Legislative Council under the MLA quota in 2017. He was elected to the Assembly from Eluru in 2019. From 2019 to 2022, he served as the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Medical and Health in YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government. Last year, Alla Nani quit YSRCP to join the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has condoled the demise of Alla Nani. He stated that he was deeply shocked to learn about the death of the former Deputy Chief Minister due to a heart attack at a young age. He conveyed his profound condolences to his family. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said in his condolence message that the sudden demise of former Deputy Chief Minister and senior political leader from Eluru, Alla Nani, caused him profound sorrow. He noted that Alla Nani served the people as Eluru MLA for three terms and once as MLC. He prayed for his soul to attain peace and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family members. Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock and grief over the sudden demise of Alla Nani. Jagan said Alla Nanis untimely death was deeply painful and recalled his long public career, including being elected three times as MLA from Eluru and serving the people for many years. He remembered Alla Nanis key role in the YSRCP government as Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister, and said he discharged his responsibilities in the public health sector with dedication. Jagan said Alla Nanis passing was an irreparable loss to his family and admirers. He prayed for peace to the departed soul and for strength to the bereaved family. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Alla Nanis family members, relatives and supporters.
Bihar cabinet approves 17 proposals, clears Rs 3,516 crore for Vishnupad Temple development project
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A total of 17 proposals were approved at a Bihar Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday, with major decisions covering agriculture, healthcare, education, water resources, taxation, recruitment and infrastructure development. Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved an allocation of Rs 89.79 crore for the Central Sector Makhana Development Scheme for the financial year 2026-27. The Cabinet also approved the contractual appointment of Assistant Professors against 366 vacant posts across five government medical colleges under the Health Department, pending completion of regular recruitment. The institutions covered under the decision are Government Medical College, Bettiah; Government Medical College, Purnea; Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College, Madhepura; Government Medical College, Chhapra, Saran; and Ram Janaki Medical College, Samastipur. Approval was also granted for contractual appointments against vacant posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, Lecturer and Assistant Professor in government dental colleges and hospitals under the Health Department, pending regular recruitment. The Cabinet also approved the termination of the services of Dr Ravi Shankar Prasad, a General Medical Officer posted at the Additional Primary Health Centre in Bahadurpur, Alauli, Khagaria. The action was taken over his continuous unauthorised absence from duty since November 17, 2021. An allocation of Rs 2.10 crore was approved for the implementation of the centrally sponsored National Mission on Edible OilsOil Palm (NMEO-OP) during 2026-27. The scheme aims to promote oil palm cultivation and reduce dependence on imports by increasing domestic edible oil production. The Cabinet also approved Rs 78.34 crore for programmes under the centrally sponsored Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture for 2026-27 and 2027-28. One of the major decisions was administrative approval of Rs 3,516.05 crore for the development of the Vishnupad Temple precinct in Gaya on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi. The project will include several infrastructure and pilgrim-facility works, including a multi-level car park, elevated pathway, a ramp connecting the Mansarovar-Manpur bridge, dormitory and canteen facilities, ghat development and construction of Sita Kund. The Cabinet also approved the construction of an intake well 23 kilometres upstream of the Indrapuri Barrage. The facility will enable the required quantity of water to be transferred from the Sone River to the North Koel Main Canal through a pipeline. The Cabinet approved expenditure of Rs 1,000 crore by the Water Resources Department, to be drawn in advance from the Bihar Contingency Fund. A One-Time Settlement scheme was also approved to address outstanding dues of brick kiln operators. According to the government, Rs 266 crore is currently outstanding against brick kiln operators, and the scheme is intended to provide them relief in settling their dues. Two additional posts were approved for the State Information Commission. The Cabinet further approved the creation of six postsfour instructors and two lower-division clerksfor establishing a school at Bihar Animal Sciences University in Patna. An amount of Rs 45,98,832 was sanctioned for the purpose. The Cabinet approved the Bihar State Aviation Cadre Recruitment Rules, 2026, paving the way for recruitment and service-related arrangements for the state's aviation cadre. It also approved the Bihar District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2026. The decisions taken at the meeting cover a range of sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, water management, tourism-related infrastructure and administrative reforms, with the government aiming to accelerate development and improve public services across the state.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) The Bihar government has issued a notification regarding the posting and promotion of a judicial officer as part of an administrative reshuffle within the state judicial service. The General Administration Department issued the order on Tuesday, September 15, advancing the process of new postings and promotions of judicial officers to facilitate the smooth functioning of courts at the district level. According to the notification, Asitabh Kumar, currently serving as District and Additional Sessions Judge in West Champaran (Bettiah), has been promoted to the rank of Principal District and Sessions Judge. Following his elevation, Kumar has been posted as Principal Judge of the Family Court in Nalanda district, with Bihar Sharif as its headquarters. The administrative decision follows a recommendation from the Registrar General of the Patna High Court through Letter No. 82520 dated September 7, 2026. Based on the High Court's recommendation, the state government completed the required administrative procedures and issued the formal posting order. The notification was issued in the name of the Governor of Bihar and bears the signature of Rajnish Kumar, Additional Secretary of the General Administration Department. The order directs the concerned judicial officer to assume his new charge as per the prescribed procedure. Copies of the notification have been forwarded to the Superintendent of the Government Press and the E-Gazette Cell of the Finance Department for publication in the next extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette. The notification has also been sent to the Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Law Department, District and Sessions Judges of the concerned districts, and relevant Finance and Information Technology officials for information and necessary action. In another development, the Bihar Police Headquarters (Personnel and Welfare Division) has issued large-scale transfer orders aimed at strengthening the administrative setup. Under this order, 112 promoted Reserve Inspectors (Senior Quartermaster)also known as Sergeant Majorshave been transferred to new districts and units. Previously, under an order issued in June 2026, Reserve Sub-Inspectors (Quartermaster) had been assigned the executive charge of the higher rank of Reserve Inspector (Senior Quartermaster). However, an imbalance was subsequently observed between the availability of officers and the sanctioned posts across various districts and units. This decision was taken to address that imbalance.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) Following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA, the JD(U) said that it will discuss the provisions with the Home Minister, with some sections of the party sounding reluctant with its enactment in Bihar. Addressing reporters in Patna, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar said: The provisions of the UCC Bill have not yet been made public. First, we will see in what form the UCC Bill is introduced and study its provisions. Second, our working national president has already said that after examining the provisions, we will discuss the matter directly with the Home Minister. After that, our party will hold a meeting and take a decision. So, let the draft of the Bill come first. It will be discussed within the party as well as with our alliance partners...If there are any concerns regarding the UCC, we will directly discuss them with the Home Minister, he stated. Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary referred to UCC as a somewhat sensitive issue. We will discuss it thoroughly, including how the people concerned will be protected...As our National President has said, we will speak to the Home Minister and decide accordingly, he told IANS. However, JD(U) MP Kaushalendra Kumar said that the party will stick to former Chief Minister and party supremo Nitish Kumar's decision on UCC's implementation. We are with the BJP at the Centre, but when it comes to the state, we will have to think about it, he told reporters. He further said: The Chief Minister (Samrat Choudhary) is from the BJP but it is not like he doesn't think about Bihar. He will agree with our decision...We will abide by whatever Nitish Kumar ji had decided for the state. Meanwhile, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi maintained that all stakeholders will be consulted before the implementation of the UCC. The UCC has been passed in several states and has also been implemented in some places. In the Lok Sabha, the UCC was passed with the support of all constituent parties. The Home Minister has said that the BJP will implement it in all NDA-ruled states. Discussions will be held and everyone will be consulted on this, he told IANS.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A large number of students staged a massive protest in Patna on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination and the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Main Examination for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. The protesting aspirants gathered near JP Golambar and raised slogans against the state government. Carrying banners and posters, they demanded an impartial investigation into alleged irregularities in both examinations. One of the posters carried by the protesters read, Neither will foul play in exams be tolerated, nor will playing with our future be accepted. The students said that if an investigation establishes any wrongdoing, both examinations should be cancelled and conducted again for all candidates. As the protesters attempted to march towards the Chief Minister's residence and the Raj Bhavan, police personnel put up barricades near JP Golambar to stop them. However, the protesters broke through the barricades and attempted to move ahead, leading to a scuffle between the students and police. Some aspirants were seen climbing over the barricades while continuing to raise slogans. More than 200 police personnel have been deployed around Gandhi Maidan to prevent the protesters from proceeding further. Security arrangements have also been strengthened at Dakbungalow Crossing, where the route has been blocked with barricades. The BPSSC conducted the main written examination in May 2026 for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. Around 35,857 candidates appeared for the examination. Following the exam, complaints of alleged malpractice and irregularities were raised at some examination centres. Questions were also raised after a photograph of the question paper reportedly surfaced on social media following the May 27 examination at Government Girls' High School in Purnea. During the police investigation, a teacher, Mrityunjay Kumar, was arrested. According to police, Kumar allegedly photographed the question paper after the examination had concluded and sent the image to a relative. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) subsequently took up the investigation. The agency has obtained photographs of the question paper/booklet and has sought a response from the BPSSC regarding the authenticity and source of the images. The protesting students maintain that the questions surrounding the transparency and integrity of the examination process must be investigated impartially. They have demanded that the authorities establish the facts through a fair inquiry and take appropriate action if irregularities are confirmed. The aspirants are continuing their protest in Patna, pressing for the cancellation and re-conduct of both the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination and the BPSSC Main Examination for 1,799 Sub-Inspector posts.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said floods had spread across around 12 to 16 districts in the state, causing extensive damage, as a central team led by Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is set to visit the state to assess the situation. Speaking to IANS, Ram Kripal Yadav said the floods had affected a large number of districts, damaging crops, houses and infrastructure and leaving lakhs of people in severe difficulty. The floods have spread across around 12 to 16 districts, causing extensive damage. Crops of Bihars farmers have been destroyed, infrastructure has been damaged, houses have been washed away and lakhs of people are facing severe difficulties, Yadav said. He said a high-level team headed by Chouhan would visit various affected areas to assess the extent of the damage. He added that a meeting would also be held at the level of the Chief Minister in connection with the situation. JD(U) National Spokesperson, Rajeev Ranjan, said the state had significant expectations from the central assessment team given the scale of the damage and the difficulties faced by people. Certainly, we have expectations because the damage caused by the floods in Bihar has been severe and peoples difficulties have increased, Ranjan said. He added that although the situation was gradually improving, the state government would require additional resources to restore normalcy in the affected areas. Although the situation is improving, the state government will certainly need additional resources to restore normalcy, Ranjan said, stressing that Bihar should receive all assistance it was entitled to after the central team assessed the damage. Bihar Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, has also said that a central team led by Union Minister Chouhan would visit the state to assess the flood situation and the damage caused by the floods. While Choudhary did not specify when the team would arrive, it is likely to reach Patna on September 16. The proposed visit comes as the flood situation remains serious in parts of Bihar. According to official figures, around 49.67 lakh people have been affected across 15 districts of the state. While water levels have started receding in most rivers, including the Ganga, several rivers continue to flow above their respective danger marks at various locations. The Centres assessment is expected to help determine the extent of assistance required by Bihar for relief, rehabilitation and restoration of damaged infrastructure and agricultural areas.
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