CJI Surya Kant to inaugurate first Victim Rights Centre in Patna
The centre is the first of its kind in the country and a pilot project of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BLSA); a transgender helpline will also be launched on the day
Bihar: Former Patna councillor shot five times in Buddha Colony
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 23 (IANS) A former Patna municipal councillor was critically injured after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire on him in the Buddha Colony police station area of Patna on Wednesday. The victim, Anil Yadav, was sitting in the basement of his apartment complex with some supporters when two men arrived on a motorcycle and allegedly opened fire. Yadav was hit by multiple bullets, with reports indicating that he was shot around five times. He was rushed to Udyan Hospital in Patna, where he is undergoing treatment and remains under medical supervision. The shooting took place in a residential locality, triggering panic among residents. A girls hostel is located on the first floor of the apartment building where the incident occurred, adding to the commotion following the firing. According to residents, the assailants fled the spot after the shooting while allegedly carrying firearms. Police from the Buddha Colony police station arrived soon after receiving information about the incident. Officers inspected the scene and questioned residents and other witnesses. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from cameras installed in the apartment complex and nearby areas to identify the attackers. Police teams have also been conducting raids at suspected hideouts to apprehend those involved. Krishna Murari Prasad, ASP (Law and Order), said a police team had reached the scene after receiving information about the shooting. The entire matter is being investigated. Police are scrutinising footage from CCTV cameras at the scene and in the surrounding areas. Efforts are underway to identify the perpetrators based on this footage. The police are also conducting raids at suspected hideouts to apprehend the attackers, he said. Police are also investigating the motive behind the attack and are examining various possible angles, including the possibility of previous enmity. Anil Yadav is a former councillor from Ward No. 24 of the Patna Municipal Corporation, while his wife is the current councillor from the ward. The latest attack has also drawn attention because Yadavs son was reportedly shot dead a few days ago. Police are examining whether there could be any connection between the two incidents. Following the shooting, police deployment has been increased in the area as investigators work to identify and arrest the attackers. The investigation is ongoing.
Bihar: Hareram Yadav sent to judicial custody in Jamui case
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 23 (IANS) Hareram Yadav, arrested in connection with the alleged assault and molestation of a minor girl in Bihars Jamui district, was produced before a special POCSO court on Wednesday and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. After being declared medically fit by a doctor, Yadav was brought before the court of Maheshwar Dubey, Special Judge for POCSO cases. The court subsequently sent him to judicial custody. During the court appearance, advocate Akash Pandey allegedly slapped Yadav inside the court premises, briefly creating a commotion. Pandey explained his action by saying he felt deep outrage against the accused and considered the slap symbolic of the anger of the entire town of Jamui. Jamui Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Dayal said one of the three individuals initially detained as juveniles was subsequently found to be an adult. According to the SP, eight arrests have been made so far, five in connection with the alleged molestation case and three in connection with the circulation of the viral video. Nandan Yadav, identified by police as the main accused, was apprehended on Tuesday after sustaining a gunshot injury to his leg during a police encounter. Hareram Yadav had been arrested before Nandans apprehension. Police said two minors and another accused, found to be on the borderline of adulthood, have already been sent to a juvenile correction facility and jail, respectively. Investigators have identified six individuals in connection with the alleged molestation case. Police have arrested five, while one accused, Ranjeet Ram of Pratappur, remains absconding. The Cyber Police Station has identified around 120 social media accounts allegedly involved in circulating the video and is preparing further action against them. A separate case, registered as Case No. 45/2026 at the Jamui Cyber Police Station, concerns the circulation of unblurred videos involving minors, which police said exposed their identities. Police have already arrested three alleged social media handlers and sent them to judicial custody. The arrested individuals have been identified as Yogendra Prasad Yadav of Auraiya Para Matihana in Sono block, Faiyaz Shah of Adsar in Jamui city, and Ramashish Kumar of Sagma in Chandradeep block. Police have also registered cases against several other individuals allegedly involved in circulating the video on platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and X. Investigators are tracing the accounts through the links available to them, and efforts are underway to identify and locate the accused. Cases have been registered under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. The investigation into both the alleged assault and the subsequent circulation of material identifying the minor victims is continuing.
Patna High Court Orders State Compensation for Illegal House Demolition in East Champaran
Visakhapatnam receives heavy rain; minor landslips, tree falling reported
Under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, the port city recorded heavier rainfall for the second day; district administration inspect vulnerable areas, intensify monitoring, and remain prepared for emergencies
Supreme Court Takes Notice of Patna High Courts Acquittal in Attempted Rape Case
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in a Patna High Court ruling that acquitted a man of attempted rape charges, raising concerns over controversial comments made. Supreme Court Takes Notice of Patna High Courts Acquittal in Attempted Rape Case
BJD Team to Visit Kapilash to Ascertain Facts of Tourist Harassment Incident
In the wake of a disturbing incident involving the alleged harassment and assault of a young tourist couple, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has approved a high-level party delegation to visit Kapilash in Dhenkanal district. The fact-finding mission aims to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and address growing concerns regarding visitor safety [] The post BJD Team to Visit Kapilash to Ascertain Facts of Tourist Harassment Incident appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bike collides with truck, three youths die in West Champaran
Red alert till Thursday morning in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, ASR and Anakapalli, orange in Visakhapatnam; schools shut across Uttarandhra
Revenue Minister Reviews Heavy Rain Situation in Odisha; 33 ODRAF Teams Deployed, SEOC Active 24
A deep depression over the West-Central and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal has triggered relentless torrential rains across several parts of Odisha, prompting state authorities to step up emergency measures. The system is expected to cross the North Andhra PradeshSouth Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, by late tonight (September 23). In response [] The post Revenue Minister Reviews Heavy Rain Situation in Odisha; 33 ODRAF Teams Deployed, SEOC Active 247 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik writes to Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad for APSPF personnel at the plant, which has been paying 150 crore to 200 crore a year for a CISF force the Centre is withdrawing over unpaid dues
Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik writes to Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad for APSPF personnel at the plant, which has been paying 150 crore to 200 crore a year for a CISF force the Centre is withdrawing over unpaid dues
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a recent Patna High Court judgment concerning the ingredients of the offence of attempt to rape, after the High Court held that an alleged attempt to remove a womans salwar and pressing her chest did not, on the facts of the case, establish an attempt to [] The post Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Patna High Court ruling holding removal of salwar, pressing chest insufficient for attempt to rape appeared first on India Legal .
Bihar cop shoots sister dead with service pistol, later kills self
The weather office on Wednesday said the Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the coast between 5 pm on September 23 and 5 am on September 24. The cyclone is most likely to cross the coast before midnight on September 23, as Odisha and Andhra Pradesh remain on high alert. The weather office further added that Cyclone Arnab remains a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal as of Wednesday and is expected to make landfall along the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, during the night of September 23 and the early hours of September 24.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for moderate to heavy rainfall due to an ongoing weather depression. The India Meteorological Department has predicted significant downpours and strong winds in the upcoming days. In an effort to ensure safety, schools and Anganwadi centres in a number of districts have been temporarily closed. Alerts are in place across various regions to caution residents about potential dangers, particularly in flood-prone areas.
Stakeholders from eight districts will showcase local industrial potential; NTR Collector G. Lakshmisha urges entrepreneurs to use the regional summit to sign MoUs
2 more held for Jamui assault, prime accused shot in leg
CITU opposes privatisation of Ramayapatnam Port
Already, 80.55% of the port construction was completed so far. At a time when it can generate revenues, why the government is trying to privatise it? Who will be benefitted with this move? asked a CITU leader
Rains cool Visakhapatnam; holiday declared for educational institutions today
Continuous rain under the influence of a Bay of Bengal depression has brought much-needed relief from the heat in Visakhapatnam, raising hopes of improved groundwater recharge and higher reservoir levels; departments placed on high alert for potential weather-related disruptions
Constable shoots sister, dies by suicide in Danapur
Govt plans to reintroduce rhinos in VTR, may bring them from Assam & Bengal
Cyberfraud network busted, 4 held for cheating people of Rs3cr
CM reviews development projects; sets Oct deadline to launch Gaya, IMC
EC announces schedule for 8 legislative council seats
As Ganga water recedes, PMC starts cleaning ghats
Govt sets Oct 31 deadline for COs to rectify jamabandi errors
EOU searches govt engineers premises, finds Rs3-cr assets
HC seeks govt replies on disclosure of child sexual offence survivors identities
HC asks govt to give inmates access to history tickets
Jamui incident triggers fierce political row, oppn seeks Samrats resignation
My moral policing remark misquoted: Shreyasi
Visakhapatnam Collector tells officials to remain alert amid heavy rain warning
Transport commissioner orders faster licence and registration processing
Four AP Cities Feature In Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026
Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Nellore and Vijayawada have featured among the worlds top 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026.
Criminals have no caste or religion, says Samrat
Bihar govt to provide extra subsidy for rooftop solar: CM
Jamui horror: Prime accused held after gunfight with police
Holidays declared for schools in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts
School principal held as girls allege inappropriate touching
Deep Depression Tightens Grip Off Andhra-Odisha Coast
A weather system that was still a Depression this morning has now packed more punch. As of 5.30 PM on Tuesday, the Depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a Deep Depression. It lay centred near latitude 18.0N and longitude 85.4E about 140 km east-southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra [] The post Deep Depression Tightens Grip Off Andhra-Odisha Coast Crossing Tomorrow Night appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jamui harassment case: Priyanka, Tejashwi, PK slam NDA govt
Patna: The recent molestation of a minor girl in Jamui district of Bihar on Tuesday, September 22, drew flak from leaders of parties opposed to the ruling NDA like Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition, which underscored Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM Naidu lays foundation stones for 3,892 crore worth development projects in Visakhapatnam
Chief Minister virtually launches 16 GVMC and VMRDA projects, including 24/7 drinking water supply systems, sewerage networks, industrial water pipelines and an AI-based traffic management system, with a target of completion within 18 months
CM Naidu lays foundation stones for 3,892 crore worth development projects in Visakhapatnam
Chief Minister virtually launches 16 GVMC and VMRDA projects, including 24/7 drinking water supply systems, sewerage networks, industrial water pipelines and an AI-based traffic management system, with a target of completion within 18 months
As tenure ends, Visakhapatnam ZP focus now on asset sharing
The concluding meeting of the elected bodys five-year term saw members review development initiatives, discuss post-reorganisation challenges and reflect on their role in grassroots governance following the division of the district into three Zilla Parishads
Deep Depression Over BoB to Hit Odisha-Andhra Coast on Sept 23 Night, Warns IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will move northwestwards and cross the Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on the night of September23. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the system is likely to intensify into a deep depression by evening and touch the coast [] The post Deep Depression Over BoB to Hit Odisha-Andhra Coast on Sept 23 Night, Warns IMD appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Hilton enters Visakhapatnam, 360-room hotel to open in 2032
The hotel will form a part of the landmark WTC Visakhapatnam development in Yendada, a landmark 10-acre mixed-use development by the Kapil Group company
Teens murder sparks mob fury in West Champaran
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 22
Pitripaksh Mela: Flying squads to keep watch
Union minister Giriraj inaugurates KFC, sparks debate over his jhatka meat remarks
Union minister Giriraj Singh recently graced the opening of a KFC outlet in Begusarai, stirring up a frenzy on social media. This event brought back his controversial remarks suggesting Hindus should choose only jhatka meat and steer clear of halal options. This reopening has reignited the debate surrounding his dietary suggestions and the implications for cultural dining.
Made us sit on lap: Bihar girls accuse headmaster of entering washroom, harassing
Allegations of a headmaster's inappropriate actions have surfaced at a Nawada government school. These incidents follow a Class X student's alleged molestation in Jamui. Girls reported the headmaster entered their washroom and touched them inappropriately. The headmaster was arrested under the POCSO Act after protests by students and parents. These events highlight serious concerns regarding the safety of minor girls in Bihar.
Python, Chicken Rescued During Ganesh Visarjan Procession In Hyderabad
According to GHSPCA, its team had been tracking a dance group from Visakhapatnam for nearly five days following information about the alleged use of a live snake during its performances.
Two held with country-made gun in Visakhapatnam; police say weapon was brought from Bihar
City Task Force raid at Gollalapalem catches two men, both about 30, who run a biryani centre; the II Town police are investigating why the firearm was procured
Tense Scenes in Odisha Assembly Over MMDR Act and Textbook Errors; BJP Slams Opposition Walkout
The opening day of the Odisha Legislative Assemblys Monsoon Session witnessed high political drama on Tuesday. Following solemn obituary references, intense protests erupted from Opposition benches, causing severe disruptions and prompting Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to leave the House. The confrontation escalated quickly as Congress MLAs staged loud demonstrations in the well of the [] The post Tense Scenes in Odisha Assembly Over MMDR Act and Textbook Errors; BJP Slams Opposition Walkout appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bihar molestation case: Main accused Nandan Yadav injured in police encounter
In a police operation targeting Nandan Yadav, the accused in a Jamui molestation case, he sustained a bullet injury to his leg and is now receiving medical treatment. This follow-up comes after viral videos of the incident sparked outrage across social media. Authorities have identified and charged several individuals related to the case, with investigations ongoing and steps being taken to erase the circulated videos.
Woman found dead in Hyderabad OYO hotel, boyfriend on the run
Hyderabad: A 29-year-old private employee reportedly died in an OYO hotel room in Madhapur, where she had allegedly checked in with her boyfriend. The deceased and her boyfriend, Srinivasa Ravi Teja, are both natives of Visakhapatnam. They had checked into an OYO room at Siddiqui Nagar, Madhapur, on Monday, September 21. She was later found Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Depression in Bay to intensify, cross Vizag-Gopalpur coast from tomorrow night
Likely deep depression eyes north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur during the projected window from Wednesday night till early hours of Thursday
Two Youths Detained After Gun Seized In Visakhapatnam
The youths were detained and handed over to the Two Town police, who registered a case and questioned them about the weapon and the incident.
2 videos, 20 minutes, 3 arrests: How a Class X girl was harassed on camera in Bihar's Jamui
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 22 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Tuesday condemned the alleged molestation of a young woman in Jamui, describing the incident as extremely unfortunate and deplorable and said that families will have to give morals, not just education. He also criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for raising the issue in a social media post and urged him not to politicise the matter. Speaking to IANS, Yadav said the government had taken the incident seriously and assured that strict action would be taken against all those responsible. The Jamui incident is extremely unfortunate and condemnable. No matter how strongly this incident is condemned, it would not be enough. The government has taken the incident seriously. Strict action will be taken, and is being taken, against all those responsible. Under the POCSO Act, the accused who are arrested will be booked under the Act and given the strictest possible punishment, he said. Yadav said that people with such 'low mentality' needed to change with changing times. I think such things which are happening, in the age of change, such people who have such a low mentality, they will have to change themselves, he told IANS. Families will have to give morals, not just education, he added. Reacting to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's social media post on the Jamui incident, Yadav said, Rahul Gandhi, do not politicise the issue. In the states where your governments are in power, although your governments are gradually losing power and only a few states may be left, look at your states and examine the performance of your governments. See how law and order was violated, how many rapes, robberies, dacoities, thefts, murders, mass killings and mass rapes took place during that period. Meanwhile, a viral video showing the alleged harassment of two Class 10 students, including a girl, in Bihar's Jamui district has triggered a political confrontation, with Opposition leaders questioning Bihar's law-and-order situation and the ruling alliance defending the administration's response. The incident reportedly took place on September 19 in a hilly area near the Jamui-Lakhisarai border. According to police, the two students had left after attending coaching classes and were returning on a scooter when a group of youths allegedly stopped them. A video of the incident later surfaced on social media, showing the two students surrounded and subjected to inappropriate behaviour. The girl was allegedly molested, while the boy was assaulted. The circulation of the video prompted police action and widespread political criticism. LoP Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over the incident and questioned why all those allegedly involved had not yet been arrested. In a post on X, Gandhi described the video as disturbing and said the students had allegedly been stopped, harassed and humiliated. He demanded that all individuals visible in the footage be identified and prosecuted under the POCSO Act and called for speedy justice. LoP Gandhi also questioned the safety of girls travelling on roads in Bihar and sought an explanation from the state government over the alleged delay in arresting all those involved. RJD National Working President Tejashwi Yadav also targeted the Bihar government, sharing the video on X and alleging a deterioration in law and order. He claimed that women and female students were no longer safe in the state and accused the NDA government of failing to protect women, students, poor people and Dalits.
Air India Express cancels Delhi-Patna flights for 7 days: Check dates, reason and affected services
Air India Express has cancelled flights IX1346 and IX1348 operating on the Delhi-Patna-Delhi route from September 24 to 30, citing operational reasons. The airline informed Patna Airport authorities about the week-long cancellations but did not specify the nature of the issue or provide details on alternative travel arrangements.
Air India Express cancels Delhi-Patna flights from September 24 to 30
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India's cable map was never built for this moment. Eighteen international systems land at just five or six cities, and Mumbai alone reportedly carries something like ninety-five percent of the country's international bandwidth, according to Carnegie India's July analysis of the country's subsea posture. Versova's thirteen-cables-in-six-kilometres cluster, flagged by the Takshashila Institution's July governance review, is the kind of concentration that planners elsewhere would call a single point of failure and route around on principle, war or no war. Even a perfectly rerouted cable runs into a second problem: India cannot repair its own undersea infrastructure. Takshashila's review counts zero Indian-flagged cable repair vessels. A break is fixed by ships based in Singapore or Dubai, and a routine repair takes four to five months to complete, longer if the vessel has to be diverted through a warzone or if its home government decides the trip is not worth the risk. Eleven of India's eighteen cables are already past twenty years old, edging toward the end of a typical twenty-five-year service life, which means the odds of needing that repair are only rising. The diversification underway is real. Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel and Tata Communications are building I-2SEA, a Singapore-to-India system landing at Machilipatnam and Chennai, explicitly pitched for the AI and hyperscaler traffic feeding Hyderabad's data centres. Google's separate America-India Connect programme adds three more paths out of Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai, reaching Singapore, South Africa and Western Australia, which Google itself frames as reducing India's reliance on its existing Mumbai and Chennai landings. But oil and data fail differently. A tanker rerouted around a chokepoint still delivers its cargo late; a cable rerouted into a new chokepoint still goes dark the same day something cuts it, and geography alone does not shorten the four-to-five-month repair clock. Takshashila's own prescription is telling: before anything else, it wants undersea cables formally designated Critical National Infrastructure, a step still stuck on whether the Telecommunications Act, 2023 even permits it without fresh legislation, alongside a sovereign repair fleet the government has targeted, optimistically, for 2027. Neither depends on which ocean the next cable crosses.
Girl molested on camera in Jamui, three minors detained; NCW seeks report
Class X girl found dead in Lucknow, one held
Visakhapatnam tops YouthPOWER rankings in A.P. handbook
Oppn attacks govt over Jamui incident, NDA functionaries assure strict action
Two teachers dismissed over misconduct with students in Buxar
Garbage transfer station delay prolongs waste, flight risk
633 athletes to compete in East Zone Junior Athletics meet
East has huge potential in oil filtration
Govt: Green hydrogen investment can create 12,000 jobs in Bihar
India must be creator, not just consumer of knowledge: Governor
Cash, jewellery stolen from locked doctors flat in city
HC flags checkpoint security gaps in ganja seizure case
Python, hen rescued from Ganesh Chaturthi dance in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: An Indian rock python and hen being used during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad were rescued on Sunday, September 20. The two animals were being used by a dance group from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPC), in coordination with the Madhuranagar police, rescued the animals Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM suggests panchayats tax mobile towers, brick kilns, private schools for revenue
IMD Meteorological Centre Bhubaneswars Special Bulletin-1 (10 pm, 21 Sept 2026) says Depression BoB/06/2026 near 17.7N, 87.8E will intensify into a Deep Depression and cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur late 23early 24 Sept, with Red alerts for isolated extremely heavy rain over south Odisha. The post Red Alert for GanjamGajapatiKoraput as Bay Depression Takes Aim at South Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BJD to Raise Mineral Rights and Textbook Delay as Odisha Assembly Opens
BJD, after a legislature party meeting chaired by Naveen Patnaik, says it will press the Odisha government to move a House resolution seeking withdrawal of the MMDR Amendment Act and flag delays in supplying corrected Class IVIII textbooks as the Monsoon Session opens. The post BJD to Raise Mineral Rights and Textbook Delay as Odisha Assembly Opens appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Man held for defacing Gandhi Satyagrah Smarak wall in Motihari
Naidu to virtually inaugurate 16 infrastructure projects in Visakhapatnam
Govt wants to open 50 pvt universities: CM
Man shot dead near canal bridge in Bhojpur
GVMC plans to upgrade 228 km of roads in Visakhapatnam
968 police stations in Bihar now linked to CCTNS
Dont come to Patna to apply for housing plots, minister tells landless families
IMD issues orange, red alerts for A.P. as low-pressure area may bring heavy rain in next three days
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Eluru districts
Lawyer dies as truck hits bike on NH-19 in Rohtas
