The Times of India

A viral video showing roadwork on NH-922 has sparked concerns. However, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) clarified that the footage captures a planned pavement repair and maintenance program. Officials explained that the visible cuts are part of a standard engineering process to install steel staples, grout, and seal joints, reinforcing the road's structural integrity.

Bihar police apprehended over 30 individuals in connection with the NEET-UG re-examination irregularities. Eighteen examination center personnel were detained for allegedly compromising biometric verification, facilitating impersonators. Most other arrests involved individuals posing as genuine candidates, including medical and pharmacy students from various institutions. Two FIRs have been filed as investigations into the exam's integrity continue.

Pankaj Tripathi's brother, Bijendra Nath Tiwari, has been critically injured in a sharp-edged weapon attack in Bihar's Gopalganj district. Officials suspect an old dispute led to the assault, which necessitated his transfer to Patna for advanced medical care. Police have registered a case and formed a special team to apprehend the perpetrators, with senior officials overseeing the investigation.

A Bihar court granted interim relief to educator Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, in an anticipatory bail plea. No coercive action will be taken against him until the next hearing. This follows a complaint filed by Roshan Anand of Gyan Bindu GS Academy regarding the death of his brother and an alleged assault. The development occurs after Anand's own bail in a separate coaching centre attack case.

Tej Pratap Yadav, president of JJD, has filed a police complaint in Patna accusing former RJD student wing president Akash Yadav and seven others of plotting his murder. Yadav alleges a conspiracy to tarnish his image and harm him and his unwell father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, possibly involving opposition parties. He also cited a recent intrusion at his residence, prompting a demand for immediate security and a court application.