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Protests Erupt in Patna Over Various Demands, Police Clash with Demonstrators

Protests in Patna lead to clashes with police as demonstrators demand changes in educational policies and governance. Protests Erupt in Patna Over Various Demands, Police Clash with Demonstrators

Daily Kiran 28 Sep 2026 3:29 pm

Naveen Patnaik Vows to Fight till Last Breath for Odisha

The political landscape in Odisha boiled over as Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik launched a blistering attack against the Centre and the state government over the controversial Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026. Intensifying the partys onslaught, Patnaik vowed to fight for the states natural resources [] The post Naveen Patnaik Vows to Fight till Last Breath for Odishas Rights Amid MMDR Uproar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 28 Sep 2026 3:01 pm

Patna High Court goes hard on Bihar government over upkeep of Barabar Caves

Hearing a petition, a single bench of Justice Rajiv Roy questioned the continuous negligence of the ancient site, drawing sharp comparisons to how other states preserve their cultural heritage

The Hindu 28 Sep 2026 2:58 pm

India explores UAE as key LNG, LPG source: Piyush Goyal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India is exploring the possibility of strengthening its energy partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by sourcing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Gulf nation, while also working on expanding strategic petroleum reserves to bolster the country's energy security, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing the media after the 14th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments, Goyal said that India is engaging with the UAE to enhance cooperation across the energy sector as part of efforts to diversify supply arrangements and safeguard domestic energy availability amid continuing uncertainties in global energy markets. India is exploring the possibility of using the United Arab Emirates as a key source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), while also working with Abu Dhabi to expand petroleum reserves, the minister stated. The discussions build on agreements announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE in May 2026, when both countries unveiled plans for deeper cooperation in crude oil storage, strategic reserves, LNG and LPG infrastructure, and long-term LPG supply arrangements. As part of the collaboration, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed a strategic agreement under which the UAE could store up to 30 million barrels of crude oil in India's strategic petroleum reserve facilities. The proposed arrangement includes potential participation in storage sites located at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Chandikhol in Odisha. The two sides are also examining the possibility of storing a portion of India's strategic crude reserves in Fujairah, a key UAE oil hub located outside the Strait of Hormuz. Such an arrangement is expected to improve supply-chain resilience and provide greater flexibility in managing energy inventories during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.

bhaskarlive 28 Sep 2026 2:26 pm

Naveen Patnaik vows to fight MMDR Act till last breath, urges Odisha to unite against law

Naveen Patnaik addressed a rally opposing the MMDR Amendment Act, stating it threatens Odisha's rights to land and resources. He emphasized that the Act could result in significant revenue losses for the state. Patnaik criticized the states BJP MPs for their silence during the bill's passage in Parliament. He called for a united opposition against what he deems an unjust law.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 2:08 pm

Kalahandi High-Profile Cannabis Smuggling: Courier Manager Arrested, 5 Quintals Ganja Seized

The Excise Department seized a staggering 5 quintals of ganja (cannabis) from a courier office located near Kesinga Road in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district. The contraband, ingeniously concealed inside foam packing boxes, was slated for transport to Uttar Pradesh. Following the raid, authorities arrested the courier office manager, identified as Satindra Kumar Pandey, a native of [] The post Kalahandi High-Profile Cannabis Smuggling: Courier Manager Arrested, 5 Quintals Ganja Seized appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 28 Sep 2026 11:09 am

E-Complaint Kiosk Launched at Vizag Railway Station

The kiosk is linked to the online PGRS system. Visakhapatnam commissioner of police Dr Sankhabrata Bagchi and others were present.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Sep 2026 9:37 am

Anushman Jha: I make movies to connect, my attempt has never been transactional

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actors Soni Razdan and Raghubir Yadavs Om Ka Hari is to have its special screenings for over 50 Army centres in India. The films producer Anshuman Jha calls it the old-school way of connecting with audiences and added further that he makes movies to connect. Anshuman will travel across 15 cities from Monday onwards, including Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Patna to host special screenings. Anshuman said in a statement: This is the old-school way of connecting with audiences, not just selling a film to them. I make movies to connect, and my attempt has never been transactional; it has always been emotional. So I am willing to keep working harder and going further to reach my audience. Charlie Chaplin used to take his films from city to city. I want to do that with Om Ka Hari. I want to sit with audiences, watch the film with them, hear what they feel, and have conversations with them. He said that the love for Om Ka Hari is real, and he wants to keep walking that extra mile to take the film to more people and, hopefully, spread the message at its heart: express your love to your parents while you still have the chance. With 25 cinemas retaining the film into Week 2 and 50+ Army Centre screenings lined up across India, Om Ka Hari is now entering its second week with continued word-of-mouth momentum. The Army Centre screenings are expected to bring the film to thousands of viewers nationwide, with over 50 centres hosting screenings. Om Ka Hari explores the complexities of the father-son relationship through comedy, drama and the things families often struggle to say to one another. Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles of Om and Hari. The film follows a stubborn father and his independent-minded son, whose relationship is shaped by generational differences, disagreements and deeply held expectations. When Hari believes he has only a few days left to live, he decides to make a journey to Varanasi, with Om accompanying him. What begins as a journey marked by conflict gradually becomes an opportunity for the two to confront the love, hurt and things left unsaid between them.

bhaskarlive 28 Sep 2026 9:24 am

NDA prioritises Visakhapatnam development ahead of GVMC elections

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The News Mill 28 Sep 2026 8:07 am

Advanced pedagogy programme concludes

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

Garage owner shot dead in city

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 11:43 pm

University employees complete office management training

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 11:41 pm

Five held for posing as cops, targeting motorists in Rohtas

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 11:40 pm

Doctors stress early action on heart risks

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 11:37 pm

Fourth accused held in Kishanganj assault case

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 11:35 pm

Visakhapatnam: Builders Seek GVMC Clearance for Pending Bulk Water Connections

Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) Visakhapatnam chapter president E. Ashok Kumar said the apartment complexes are struggling to secure adequate water, raising questions about the responsibility of urban local bodies (ULBs) in providing bulk water connections.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

Vizag, Manyam And ASR Mark Tourism Day With Development Push

Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts marked World Tourism Day with new tourism initiatives and development plans.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

MMDR Amendment Act: BJD appeals to people to join mass protest tomorrow

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 27 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday appealed to the people of Odisha to join a mass protest to be organised by the party in front of the Legislative Assembly on Monday, demanding the repeal of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026. The regional party has been opposing the Amendment Act since its passage in Parliament, alleging that it is against the interests of the state. In a press statement issued by BJD, party spokesperson and media coordinator Lenin Mohanty said that the MMDR Amendment Act has taken away the rights of the states over mines and mineral-bearing land. He said that in its order dated July 25, 2024, the Supreme Court had stated that states could levy taxes and levies on mines and mineral-bearing land and recover the dues retrospectively from 2005. The senior BJD leader also added that according to the Supreme Court's order, Odisha had an opportunity to receive Rs 1 lakh crore towards arrears and Rs 12,000 crore in increased revenue. He alleged that the MMDR Act has destroyed this opportunity. Therefore, demanding the withdrawal of this anti-state black law, the BJD will organise a massive protest at Lower PMG on September 28. It will begin at 10 a.m. BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will attend the programme and address the people present, Mohanty added. Seeking the cooperation of people of Odisha, Mohanty has appealed them to participate in large numbers in the programme and make it a success to protect the interests of Odisha. The BJD had earlier announced to organise a statewide agitation and economic blockade across the state demanding the immediate repeal of the Act. The congress-led INDIA bloc is also scheduled to stage a Odisha Assembly gherao protest in Bhubaneswar on September 29 against the MMDR Amendment Act. The opposition Congress and BJD have also been protesting against the MMDR Amendment Act in the Assembly, leading to repeated adjournments of the House since the beginning of the Monsoon session. The MMDR Amendment Act has turned into a major headache for the state government, as the Opposition seems to be in no mood to back down.

bhaskarlive 27 Sep 2026 11:00 pm

NDA, YSRCP step up preparations for local body elections in Visakhapatnam

While NDA highlights development works, YSRCP focuses on drinking water crisis and alleged government failures

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

Dont just raise allegations, present facts: Bihar CM slams Opposition over SIR

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 27 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary took objection to the Oppositions allegations over the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and asked them not to trivialise the process by making baseless accusations, rather substantiate their claims with facts and documents. He said that the SIR is not a new process in Bihar but an intensive voter revision exercise, previously conducted in 2003, and the one in 2025 was carried out, building upon the foundation of the previous electoral roll. The Chief Minister further explained that during the SIR, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) conducted door-to-door outreach to voters; the EC released draft electoral rolls, providing a window for claims and objections, and only after that the final list was published. Addressing the questions raised by the Opposition specifically Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav regarding the SIR, the Chief Minister stated that objections concerning individuals whose names were removed from the list could have been formally lodged with the Election Commission, supported by concrete documentation. He added that any discrepancies that came to light were rectified in accordance with the established procedure. Further, addressing the Oppositions demands to cancel the election, Samrat Choudhary stated that if anyone has complaints regarding irregularities in the electoral process, mechanisms exist through the Election Commission and the courts. While questions regarding the electoral process can be raised in a democracy, they must be backed by facts. Targeting the Congress party, he stated that the Opposition should present its arguments based on facts rather than levelling allegations against the Election Commission. The Chief Minister further remarked that the public makes the final decision in elections, and political parties ought to respect people's verdict. Regarding the Opposition's announcement of agitation against SIR, he supported parties right to demonstrate and protest but asserted that the SIR was completed in Bihar and that questions concerning it have already been addressed at the appropriate levels. He also noted that BLOs contacted the voters door-to-door and stated that a large number of voters who were deceased, permanently relocated, or registered at multiple locations were identified and understandably removed from the list.

bhaskarlive 27 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

Manjhi seeks more speaking time for SC, ST MPs

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 5:09 pm

Gandak in spate, floodwaters enter VTR in West Champaran

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 5:03 pm

Women, liquor and camouflage

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 4:51 pm

Skating marathon spreads road safety message in Patna

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 4:45 pm

Womans body found in canal, suspects taken into custody

Police recovered the dismembered womans body in the VTPS cooling canal, under Ibrahimpatnam police station limits on September 18, 2026

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 2:30 pm

Ganja Seized Through Courier in Fish Boxes in Odisha, UP Judge

The Excise Department seized a massive haul of 400 kg of ganja from a courier office in Bhawanipatna, located in Odishas Kalahandi district. The contraband was cleverly packed inside 32 fish boxes and was in the process of being transported to Uttar Pradesh. According to reports, the illicit consignment was booked for delivery to an [] The post Ganja Seized Through Courier in Fish Boxes in Odisha, UP Judges Address Used appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 27 Sep 2026 2:29 pm

Garage Operator Shot Dead In Patna

A garage operator in Patna, Anjani Nandan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants on Saturday night as he was leaving work. He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. Police are investigating the motive and expect arrests soon.

Rediff 27 Sep 2026 12:06 pm

Man succumbs to injuries a day after being shot four times in Patna

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 27 (IANS) A garage operator succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after being shot four times by bike-borne assailants a day before, police said. According to the police, the garage operator was shot four times on late Saturday night at Bhupatinagar, in the Ramkrishna Nagar area of Patna. The injured man was admitted to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Ramkrishna Nagar Police Station confirmed the incident. Speaking to reporters late on Saturday, Shailja Das, City Superintendent of Police (East), said: Information has been received that a person was shot in the Ramkrishna Nagar police station area. He is currently admitted to Medanta Hospital. We are investigating every angle and will take strict action accordingly. We are monitoring the situation and proceeding with the investigation. The police official had mentioned that the motive for the crime was being investigated. We are trying to gather information regarding the motive of committing the crime, whether it was some personal dispute or something else, she said. She mentioned that according to preliminary information, there were two assailants. We are further investigating if more people are involved in the crime, Shailja Das said. The officer added that three empty cartridges were recovered from the spot. The incident took place days after 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. 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 was undergoing treatment at the time of filing the report. The shooting took place in a residential locality, triggering panic among residents. According to residents, the assailants fled the spot after the shooting while allegedly carrying firearms.

bhaskarlive 27 Sep 2026 11:13 am

'Judiciary Committed To Protecting Students' Right To Protest': Chief Justice

The CJI made the statement at the Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, where he engaged in an unfiltered interaction with students, making it clear that he preferred to have a frank question-and-answer session.

NDTV 27 Sep 2026 12:50 am

Madhubani on alert as Kosi rises after Nepal rain

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 12:06 am

Infinity Vizag-2026 maps out strategy to transform Visakhapatnam into tech hub

Around 400 delegates, including startup founders, CEOs, industry leaders, and students, deliberate upon bridging the gap between industry requirements, academic frameworks, and early-stage entrepreneurs

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 12:05 am

Over 57k fined for violating traffic rules in Aug

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:48 pm

961 Jeevika women clear Class X exams

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:45 pm

CJI opens countrys 1st victim rights centre

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

IMD: Rain to ease as depression weakens

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:43 pm

HC bars arbitrary rejection of arms licence applications

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:42 pm

BJP defends SIR; RLM welcomes EC clarification

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:11 pm

BJP core panel chalks strategy for council polls

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:01 pm

BJP MP questions policing in Bihar

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 10:19 pm

CM launches Rs 10,590-crore road maintenance programme

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 10:08 pm

Council polls: Jan Suraaj replaces Tirhut candidate

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 9:57 pm

Student jumps from auto to escape harassment

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 9:45 pm

Chief Justice Calls for Accessible Justice for All in Patna

Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasizes the need for an accessible justice system for all, launching victim rights initiatives in Patna. Chief Justice Calls for Accessible Justice for All in Patna

Daily Kiran 26 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

Bihar: Auto driver arrested for molesting student in Bhojpur

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) Bihar Police on Saturday arrested an auto-rickshaw driver accused of molesting a college student in Bhojpur district. The incident occurred between Mahuli and Balua villages under the jurisdiction of Mufassil police station. Police identified the accused as Vijay Kumar, alias Chaurasia or Masto, a resident of Bakharia village. According to the complaint, the undergraduate student was returning home by auto-rickshaw after attending classes at Dhobaha Market when the driver allegedly molested her. Police said the student managed to jump off the moving vehicle to save herself, sustaining head injuries in the process. She reached home and informed her family, after which police registered a named FIR under relevant sections of the BNS Act. Investigators arrested Vijay Kumar and seized his vehicle. Police are examining the circumstances and taking further legal action based on the complaint and available evidence. The Bhojpur case comes amid a spate of incidents involving harassment and molestation of girls and women reported from different parts of Bihar. Earlier, on September 19, a Class 10 student was allegedly harassed and molested in Jamui, while a male student accompanying her was assaulted. The accused circulated a video of the incident on social media. Three videos purportedly showing similar incidents later surfaced from Samastipur, while separate cases were reported from Kishanganj and Banka districts. Police have arrested several accused in these cases, with investigations continuing in others. The incidents have triggered renewed public debate about the safety of women and girls and the law-and-order situation in the state.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

CJI Surya Kant holds first open interaction with CNLU Patna students

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The News Mill 26 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

Sikkim Athletes Win 5 Medals At East Zone Junior Athletics Championship In Patna

GANGTOK, Sep 26: Athletes from the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE), Sikkim, won four medals at the 37th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2026 held in Patna, Bihar. Phurba Hissey Sherpa won gold in the 1500m and bronze in the 3000m, while Sabina Rai clinched gold in the 3000m event. Anchal Rai secured... The post Sikkim Athletes Win 5 Medals At East Zone Junior Athletics Championship In Patna first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 26 Sep 2026 6:54 pm

We will protect students

Patna: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday asserted that the judiciary is committed to protecting students fundamental right to hold peaceful protests and that courts will not look the other way when there is an infringement. The CJI made the statement at the Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, where he engaged 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 .

The Siasat Daily 26 Sep 2026 4:51 pm

CJI Surya Kant holds historic open house with Law students at CNLU Patna

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Friday held an unprecedented open-house interaction with law students at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, engaging directly with questions from the audience in an unscripted dialogue on issues concerning students, the legal profession and the judiciary. The interaction, hosted at the universitys Ashoka Auditorium, was organised [] The post CJI Surya Kant holds historic open house with Law students at CNLU Patna appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 26 Sep 2026 3:45 pm

SBI hands over cheque worth 500 crore to Jeevika Didis in Patna

In Bihar, Jeevika Didi refers to women members of State government initiative Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project (BRLP), locally known as Jeevika, aimed at the social and economic empowerment of rural women through Self-Help Groups

The Hindu Businessline 26 Sep 2026 3:25 pm

JD(U) says Delhi voters tired of 'new alternatives' as Prashant Kishor eyes MCD polls

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) As Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor explores plans to contest the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls, the JD(U) on Saturday said people in the national Capital had already become tired of 'new alternatives', pointing out that they had earlier voted for the AAP as an alternative. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan alleged, The people of Delhi have already become tired of new alternatives. They had also voted for the AAP as an alternative. There were tall promises about fighting corruption and simplicity, but a Sheesh Mahal was built and a liquor scam also took place. Several leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, went behind bars. The people of Delhi are now tired of this politics of alternatives, which is why they showed the AAP the way out in the last election. JD(U) national general secretary Shyam Rajak said Kishors electoral victory had boosted his confidence. He somehow managed to win an Assembly election from Bankipur, and that has boosted his confidence. But the people know him. Everyone has the right to expand their party. They should expand it. In a democracy, everyone has the right to form and run a party, contest elections and seek peoples support. He is exercising that right. There is nothing very significant about it for me. Let him do it, Rajak said. The Jan Suraaj Party is exploring a possible entry into Delhi politics, with supporters in the capital set to raise the proposal with Kishor when they felicitate him on Sunday for his Bankipur bypoll victory. The event is being organised by Biharis living in Delhi who are associated with the party. Kumar Shantanu, a member of the Jan Suraaj core committee, said supporters who identify with Kishors political vision had been pressing for the formation of a Delhi chapter. Kishor, a former election strategist who worked with parties across the political spectrum, built Jan Suraaj around a campaign in Bihar focussed on education, employment and governance. He spent months travelling across the state before the organisation took the form of a political party. Jan Suraajs first major electoral test came in the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls. It contested 238 seats but failed to win any, raising questions about whether Kishors campaign could translate public interest into votes. Kishor did not contest that election himself. The Bankipur bypoll in August gave the party its first seat in the Bihar Assembly and Kishor his first electoral victory as a candidate. He defeated BJPs Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes, securing 64,151 votes against Kumars 44,827.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 3:22 pm

Two days of rain halve Andhra Pradeshs monsoon deficit from 43% to 22%

After the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, Visakhapatnam districts shortfall falls from 53.2% to 3.6%

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 3:16 pm

Two days of rain halve Andhra Pradeshs monsoon deficit from 43% to 22%

After the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, Visakhapatnam districts shortfall falls from 53.2% to 3.6%

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 3:16 pm

Centre notifies Deendayal, JNPA, Paradip, and Mundra as mega ports

The Centre has notified the major ports of Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip, and Adani Group's Mundra Port as mega ports. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a gazette notification, said the central government, under sub-section (1) of section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025 (27 of 2025), notified the criteria for classification of a port as a mega port; whereas major ports of Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip, and Mundra Port, a port other than the major ports, satisfy the said criteria. India has 12 major ports and over 200 non-major ports. The 12 major ports are Deendayal (Kandla), Mumbai, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Ennore (Kamarajar), Tuticorin (V O Chidambaranar), Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Kolkata (including Haldia) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

Business Standard 26 Sep 2026 2:53 pm

Junior Doctors at Patna Medical College Hospital Strike, OPD Services Halted

Junior doctors at Patna Medical College Hospital have gone on strike, halting OPD services while emergency care remains operational. Junior Doctors at Patna Medical College Hospital Strike, OPD Services Halted

Daily Kiran 26 Sep 2026 12:48 pm

Food Safety Violations Found at Popular Restaurants in Visakhapatnam

Pista House and Kamat Hotel on Beach Road, Alpha Hotel near Jagadamba Centre, Eastern Spice Restaurant in Akkayyapalem were found violating hygiene standards

Deccan Chronicle 26 Sep 2026 12:03 pm

Kishanganj police arrest one after video of assault on woman circulates on social media

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) Kishanganj police have arrested one person and launched a search for others after a video allegedly showing a young woman being assaulted and verbally abused near Tulsia Halt railway station in the Dighalbank police station area was sent to Superintendent of Police (SP) Santosh Kumar. According to police, the video was received on the SP's WhatsApp at around 12:30 a.m. on September 25. The SP immediately directed the technical team to examine the footage. The preliminary investigation indicated that the incident had taken place near Tulsia Halt railway station, police said. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was subsequently constituted under the leadership of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)-02, and raids were launched at suspected locations to identify and apprehend those allegedly involved. Police said the video appears to be approximately four to five months old. The footage allegedly shows several youths taking a young woman into a house, followed by an altercation in which she was allegedly subjected to verbal abuse and physical assault. After receiving the video, the SP directed a police team to inspect the suspected location and ordered immediate action. Based on the technical examination of the footage and other Intelligence inputs, police initially identified several suspects. They were identified as Afsar alias Hati, son of Tajmul and a resident of Mustafaganj; Zuber Khan, son of Md Basir and a resident of Shripur; Mizan alias Salman, son of Jahagir and a resident of Dahibhanga; Kamil, son of Ashauddin and a resident of Muharar Toli; and Shahnaz, son of Sabir and a resident of Janirpasti Dahibhanga. Police said preliminary verification indicated that some of the identified suspects are currently living outside Bihar. Afsar alias Hati is reportedly residing in Gujarat, Zuber Khan in Haryana, Mizan alias Salman in Karnataka and Kamil in Punjab. Efforts are underway to verify the whereabouts of the remaining suspects. Police said the woman has been identified and her statement has been recorded during the investigation. According to her statement, she had gone to the railway station to meet a friend when she was allegedly noticed by some youths from nearby villages. The youths allegedly made objectionable remarks and assaulted her. Police said a village-level panchayat meeting was subsequently held in the presence of the village Mukhiya in an attempt to resolve the dispute. Based on the woman's complaint and statement, an FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway. Police are also examining the roles of other individuals who may have been involved. Acting on the evidence gathered during the investigation, Kishanganj police arrested one of the named accused, identified as Shahzad, aged around 21, a resident of Shabbir Tola, Jagir Dahibhat, under Dighalbank police station. Shahzad was arrested in Dighalbank and is currently being interrogated, police said. Meanwhile, raids are continuing at suspected hideouts to apprehend the other accused. Investigators are using technical evidence as well as human Intelligence to trace those allegedly involved in the incident. SP Santosh Kumar said that all individuals found to be involved would face legal action in accordance with the law after their roles are established during the investigation.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 11:44 am

Shreya Priyam Roy At NDTV Yuva 2026: From Patna Roots To Comicstaan Fame

She is all set to appear at NDTV Yuva 2026, as he attends the panel titled Gustakhi Maaf!!!

NDTV 26 Sep 2026 11:34 am

BJP defends MMDR act amid opposition protests, cites Justice M.B. Shah Commission's mining report

BJP leader Peeyush Mohanty defended the MMDR Act amendment amid Opposition protests in Odisha, alleging the previous BJD government under Naveen Patnaik failed to act on recommendations linked to a mining scam. Mohanty said the amendment aims to regulate mining, prevent fraud and ensure better use of mineral resources, while rejecting Opposition claims of potential annual losses for Odisha.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 11:16 am

IndiGo cancels 24 flight movements at Ranchi airport due to adverse weather conditions

IndiGo cancelled 24 flight movements at Ranchis Birsa Munda Airport on September 25 due to adverse weather, affecting 12 arrivals and 12 departures. The cancellations disrupted services connecting Ranchi with Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Patna and Delhi. Air India Express also cancelled one flight rotation for operational reasons.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 10:09 am

Rlys grants temporary stoppages for trains

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 12:05 am

Govt clears over 30k pending online transport payments

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 12:01 am

Man held for attacking girls with blade in Muzaffarpur

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 11:59 pm

Film festival to showcase Bihars cinematic voices

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 11:55 pm

Leopard strays close to residential area near VTR, search on

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

RCD: Roads restored in flood-hit areas across state

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 11:19 pm