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Sanjay Saraogi to Assume Charge as Bihar BJP President Today in Patna

18Dec

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Sanjay Saraogi to Assume Charge as Bihar BJP President Today in Patna

Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar is set for a significant organizational transition as Sanjay Saraogi formally takes charge as the party’s new State President on Thursday at the BJP state headquarters in Patna. The official handover of responsibilities will be carried out by the outgoing state president Dilip Jaiswal in the presence of several senior party leaders. Notably, Bihar BJP in-charge Vinod Tawde, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with a large number of party functionaries and workers, are expected to attend the ceremony. According to party sources, Saraogi will assume charge at around 12:30 pm. Spiritual Beginning Ahead of Political Responsibility Ahead of taking over the new responsibility, Sanjay Saraogi offered prayer...

Bizarre Answers in BRA Bihar University Exam Papers Leave Professors Stunned

17Dec

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Bizarre Answers in BRA Bihar University Exam Papers Leave Professors Stunned

The answer sheets of undergraduate students from the 2024–28 session at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bihar University (BRA Bihar University), Muzaffarpur, are creating quite a stir among faculty members. The ongoing evaluation has left professors bewildered, as some student responses are nothing short of extraordinary. Shocking and Hilarious Student Responses In one instance, a student wrote: “If I fail, my marriage will be canceled. I am of the right age. Please pass me, Sir. I will give you sweets as Guru Dakshina.” Far from being part of a casual phone conversation, these words appeared verbatim in an exam answer sheet, leaving evaluators shaking their heads. Another student confused historical facts, writing the name of India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in place of the auth...

Bihar: EC Orders Probe into Alleged Tampering of Form-18 in Tirhut Graduate Constituency

17Dec

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Bihar: EC Orders Probe into Alleged Tampering of Form-18 in Tirhut Graduate Constituency

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated an investigation into allegations of tampering with Form-18 in the Tirhut Graduate Constituency of Bihar. The action comes following a complaint filed by Muzaffarpur-based lawyer Sharad Sinha. According to reports, the complaint alleged that the original format of Form-18, which is used for enrolling names in the graduate constituency electoral roll or raising objections, had been altered, compromising the transparency and fairness of the process. The Tirhut Graduate Constituency forms part of the Bihar Legislative Council elections. Election Commission Takes Serious NoteThe Election Commission, treating the matter with utmost seriousness, has directed a thorough investigation to ensure that the electoral process remains transparen...

Bihar Teachers Get Major Relief: Promotions and Pending Salaries to Begin in January

17Dec

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Bihar Teachers Get Major Relief: Promotions and Pending Salaries to Begin in January

Patna, Bihar: In a significant move for educators across Bihar, the state’s Education Department has announced the commencement of promotions and pending salary payments for teachers. This initiative is expected to benefit millions of primary, secondary, and higher secondary school teachers, ending years of delays and uncertainty regarding career progression and financial stability. Promotions and Payments to Start JanuaryAccording to department officials, the process for promotions and disbursal of pending salaries will begin from January 2026. The Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education have already started processing promotions, with a clear timetable in place to ensure timely completion without unnecessary delays. The aim is to boost morale among teachers and strengthen the ...

Nitish Kumar’s Hijab Incident Sparks Political Controversy in Bihar

17Dec

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Nitish Kumar’s Hijab Incident Sparks Political Controversy in Bihar

Patna, Bihar: A seemingly minor gesture by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has escalated into a major political debate. During a recent event distributing appointment letters, Kumar, smiling, attempted to adjust the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor, reportedly out of a parental instinct. This act, however, has ignited heated discussions in political circles and across social media. Political Reactions and MisinterpretationsThe incident prompted a statement from Uttar Pradesh minister and Nishad Party chief Dr. Sanjay Nishad, who controversially remarked, “If I touched it elsewhere, what would have happened?” His comment, too, has drawn criticism. While some viewed Kumar’s action as harmless and paternal, others consider it inappropriate. Facing backlash, Sanjay Nishad clarified that his...

Bihar’s Bhumihar Brahmin Issue: No Controversy in State Backward Classes Commission, Clarifies NBT

17Dec

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Bihar’s Bhumihar Brahmin Issue: No Controversy in State Backward Classes Commission, Clarifies NBT

Patna, Bihar: A debate has surfaced in Bihar over whether the Bhumihar caste should be listed as Bhumihar or Bhumihar Brahmin in official records. Following the recent caste census where the community was recorded as Bhumihar, a section of the society expressed dissatisfaction. The state government has referred the matter to the State Backward Classes Commission (Savarn Aayog), but the commission maintains that policy decisions rest with the government. Two Commission Meetings Held Without ResolutionUntil now, the Savarn Commission has not taken a final decision on how to record the Bhumihar caste in official documents. Earlier, organizations representing the Bhumihar Brahmin community raised objections, asserting that the term Bhumihar Brahmin should be used to correctly reflect their ...

The Real Reason Behind Sanjay Saraogi’s Elevation as Bihar BJP President: Not Caste, but Organisational Prowess

17Dec

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The Real Reason Behind Sanjay Saraogi’s Elevation as Bihar BJP President: Not Caste, but Organisational Prowess

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is once again drawing attention with a surprise organisational decision in Bihar. Soon after Nitish Nabin was appointed to a key national organisational role, the party named Sanjay Saraogi as the new Bihar BJP State President—a move that has sparked intense political discussion. Contrary to widespread speculation, party insiders indicate that this appointment is driven not by caste arithmetic, but by Saraogi’s proven organisational capability. With Saraogi taking charge, the BJP’s organisational strength in Darbhanga has visibly consolidated. Political observers note that this consolidation is not rooted in traditional caste-based vote-bank calculations. In fact, Saraogi belongs to the Vaishya community, and within it, to a sub-group that does not comma...

IPL Auction: Raised in Poverty, Now Supaul’s Mohammad Izhar Set to Play for Mumbai Indians — The Story of a ‘Lakh-Taka’ Son

17Dec

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IPL Auction: Raised in Poverty, Now Supaul’s Mohammad Izhar Set to Play for Mumbai Indians — The Story of a ‘Lakh-Taka’ Son

Bihar has found yet another shining star in the Indian Premier League. Mohammad Izhar, a young fast bowler from the remote Thuthi village of Chhatapur block in Supaul district, has been picked by Mumbai Indians at the IPL auction for ₹30 lakh, turning years of struggle and hardship into a moment of pride and history for his family and region. Izhar’s journey to the IPL has been anything but easy. Born into a deeply impoverished family, he grew up amid financial distress, social pressure and even resistance at home. Yet, driven by an unshakable belief in his talent, he chose the cricket field over the security of conventional education and employment. A Childhood of Struggle and Determination Izhar is a left-arm fast bowler, nurtured by adversity. His mother, Shabnam, recalls how n...

Hijab Controversy in Bihar: Iltija Mufti Slams Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Over Public Event Incident

17Dec

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Hijab Controversy in Bihar: Iltija Mufti Slams Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Over Public Event Incident

Patna:A political controversy has erupted after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen interacting with a Muslim woman doctor during a government appointment-letter distribution ceremony, an incident that has now drawn sharp criticism from Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The issue centres on a video clip in which Nitish Kumar, while handing over an appointment letter to a young Muslim doctor, is seen gently attempting to lift her hijab from her face. Supporters of the Chief Minister claim the gesture appeared parental and well-intentioned, carried out with a smile. However, the visuals have triggered a heated political and social debate. Iltija Mufti’s Strong Remarks Reacting to the incident, Iltija Mufti released a 57-second v...

Parus Hospital Shootout: Sheru Singh to Reveal Full Truth as Police Revisit the Horrific July 17 Patna Killing

17Dec

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Bihar, State

Parus Hospital Shootout: Sheru Singh to Reveal Full Truth as Police Revisit the Horrific July 17 Patna Killing

The chilling memories of the Parus Hospital shootout in Patna resurfaced once again after Bihar Police brought the prime accused Sheru alias Onkar Singh on remand from West Bengal in connection with the Chandan Mishra murder case. Investigators believe Sheru Singh’s interrogation will now unravel the remaining mysteries behind one of the most sensational killings in the city’s recent history. The Man Who Spread Fear Chandan Mishra was a convicted gangster whose name was enough to send shivers down the spines of traders and businessmen. At the time of the incident, he was undergoing medical treatment at Patna’s Parus Hospital under police custody. Despite tight security, what unfolded on July 17, 2025, shocked the entire state. What Happened on July 17 The morning began like any...