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Bihar

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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Dipankar Bhattacharya Questions Bihar Speaker Over Delay in BJP MLA’s Conviction Case

CPI(ML)L general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has publicly questioned Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar over the continued membership of BJP MLA Raju Singh, arguing that no decision has been taken despite Singh’s conviction in a celebratory firing case. Bhattacharya contrasted the matter with the swift revocation of former MLA Manoj Manzil’s membership after conviction, saying the differing treatment raises serious concerns about consistency and legislative accountability.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 08:05 PM IST

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance After Collapsing School Roof in Bihar Exposes Grave Safety Failures

India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing case from Darbhanga, Bihar, where a government primary school roof was reportedly propped up on benches after a key support pillar gave way. The episode has intensified scrutiny of basic safety standards in public education infrastructure and the state’s duty to protect children in classrooms.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 06:47 PM IST

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Bihar School Roof Propped on Benches After Support Pillar Collapses

India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing report from Darbhanga, Bihar, where a government primary school roof was left resting on benches after a key support pillar gave way. The case has triggered fresh scrutiny of school safety, public infrastructure neglect, and the state’s duty to protect children in classrooms that should be secure by design.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Orders Detailed Flood Damage Report, Pushes Fast-Track Rehabilitation Assessment

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to compile a comprehensive report on flood damage across the state, including the cost of rehabilitation and recovery. He instructed the Disaster Management Department to gather assessments from all relevant departments and submit the report at the earliest, signalling an urgent administrative response to the scale of the crisis.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:29 AM IST

NHRC to Hold Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Patna on Alleged Human Rights Violations in Bihar

The National Human Rights Commission of India will conduct an open hearing and camp sitting in Patna on October 7-8, 2026, to examine alleged human rights violations reported from Bihar. The exercise is expected to bring complainants, officials and investigators into a public forum, underscoring the commission’s effort to make redress more accessible outside New Delhi.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM IST

NHRC to Hold Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Patna on Alleged Rights Violations in Bihar

The National Human Rights Commission of India will conduct an open hearing and camp sitting in Patna on October 7-8, 2026, to examine alleged human rights violations in Bihar. The two-day proceeding is expected to bring complainants, officials, and investigators into a public forum, underscoring the commission’s continuing role as a quasi-judicial watchdog in one of India’s most politically significant states.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 04:44 PM IST

RBI Weighs Anup Bagchi for HDFC Bank Top Job, Seeks Regulator and Peer Feedback

The Reserve Bank of India is actively assessing Anup Bagchi as a potential chief executive for HDFC Bank and has sought views from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and ICICI Bank on his candidature, according to people familiar with the matter. The review reflects regulatory caution over Bagchi’s three-year gap from mainstream banking, even as HDFC Bank has proposed Kaizad Bharucha for the role, a move that would require changes to existing tenure norms.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

SBI Mutual Fund Adds ₹300 Crore Swiggy Stake in Fresh Open-Market Buying

SBI Mutual Fund, through its various schemes, has acquired an additional 1.18 crore equity shares of Swiggy in open-market transactions, a purchase valued at roughly ₹300 crore at prevailing market prices. The move signals continued institutional conviction in the food-delivery and quick-commerce platform even as the sector remains under pressure to balance growth, margins, and competitive intensity.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 12:11 PM IST

Jammu Hindu Group Seeks Ban on Halal Certification, Citing Wider Use Beyond Meat

A Jammu-based Hindu organisation has called for a ban on halal certification, arguing that the label has expanded beyond meat and should be restricted to willing consumers and essential items only. The demand adds to a widening national debate over certification, consumer choice, and the regulation of religiously framed market practices.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 05:09 AM IST

‘Primetime’ Review: Robert Pattinson Is Fiendishly Good in Lance Oppenheim’s Savage Take on Televised Virtue

Lance Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ is a sharp, unsettling and darkly funny excavation of the media machinery that packages morality as entertainment. Anchored by a ferocious Robert Pattinson performance, the film turns its gaze back on the systems and personalities that profit from public confession, spectacle and manufactured sincerity.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 04:49 AM IST

India Has No Structural Manufacturing Excess, Goyal Says at G20

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India does not face a structural excess of manufacturing capacity, arguing that industrial scale by itself is not the problem. Speaking at the G20, he warned that distortions can emerge when production becomes geographically concentrated because of hidden subsidies and state support. His remarks come as India weighs how to deepen domestic manufacturing while avoiding the kind of market imbalances that can distort competition, investment and supply chains.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 08:29 PM IST

Man Dies After Relief Packet Dropped From Helicopter Strikes Him in Bihar’s Saran

A man identified as Anil Kumar Singh died in Bihar’s Saran district after a relief packet dropped from a helicopter struck him during flood assistance operations, police said. His son alleged that relief materials were being dropped in bulk and that one packet hit his father on the head while another struck his chest.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:37 PM IST)

Fresh Embankment Breaches in Bihar Raise Flood Alarm Across Saran, Gopalganj and Muzaffarpur

Bihar is facing a renewed flood emergency after fresh breaches were reported in embankments across Saran, Gopalganj and Muzaffarpur, intensifying pressure on already vulnerable riverine districts. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the state government is fully alert as river levels continue to rise, warning that the next 48 hours will be critical for containment and relief efforts.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:11 AM IST)

Bihar Cabinet Approves Green Hydrogen Policy to Accelerate Clean Energy Push

The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026, setting the stage for a state-backed push into renewable fuels and lower-carbon industrial growth. The policy is designed to cut dependence on imported natural gas, support clean energy investment, and align Bihar with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (08:43 PM IST)

SBI Sees Cash-Flow Lending as Key to Financing New-Age Sectors

State Bank of India is increasingly viewing cash-flow-based lending as a critical financing tool for emerging sectors such as electric vehicles and mobility, where conventional collateral is often limited or absent. The bank says lenders will need a deeper understanding of technology, business models and expected revenue streams to underwrite such projects responsibly.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (01:29 AM IST)

‘Hunkkaar’ Review: Aneet Padda Lifts a Social Drama With Grace and Care

The series review of 'Hunkkaar' finds a socially attentive drama that is uneven in execution but strengthened by its emotional sincerity and visual discipline. Aneet Padda emerges as the production’s most compelling presence, bringing poise and restraint to material that often relies on affect rather than force.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (02:17 PM IST)

NABARD sanctions ₹195-crore loan to expand fisheries infrastructure in Bihar’s Siwan

NABARD has sanctioned a ₹195-crore loan to strengthen fisheries infrastructure in Siwan, Bihar, in a move aimed at lifting fish production and improving the fisheries value chain. The financing is expected to support fish farmers, cooperatives, self-help groups and rural youth by improving access to infrastructure, market linkages and income opportunities.

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