The Times of India

Prashant Kishor and Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nomination papers for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll. Kishor, making his electoral debut, was accompanied by his wife Jahnavi Das. Sinha, the BJP candidate, received blessings and support from party leaders. The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader was fielded after another candidate withdrew. Both candidates participated in roadshows before submitting their nomination documents.

Patna court granted anticipatory bail to educator Khan Sir and three staff members. The case involves a firing incident at Khan Global Studies Institute in early June. Two security guards also received bail after being arrested in connection with the incident. Investigation revealed the guards fired in the air from licensed arms in self-defense. Khan Sir had alleged a rival orchestrated the vandalism and firing at his institute.

An 82-year-old poet in Muzaffarpur was shocked by a bank balance of nearly Rs 759 crore. His disabled son's account also showed an equally massive figure, totaling over Rs 1,500 crore. The family believed it was a technical or banking system error, which officials later confirmed. This incident follows similar reports from other districts in Bihar with large erroneous credits.

A devastating event unfolded in Vaishali on Sunday when Narik Rai, an Army member, and his son, Jitendra Kumar, were fatally shot in what appears to be a family dispute over home access. Local police are actively pursuing leads, including the suspicion of familial involvement in this heinous crime, striving for swift justice in the case.

A wedding celebration in Saharsa district turned violent after a food dispute. The groom's family expected mutton but received chicken, sparking an argument. This disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation between the two families. Several individuals from the groom's side sustained injuries during the clash. Police are investigating the incident after receiving information about the altercation.