Bihar

According to Darbhanga SSP Jagunath Reddy, the arrests were made following the detection of impersonation through biometric fingerprint scans of candidates during the examination.

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has also ordered the reconstruction of the new bridges. The cost of the construction will be imposed on the contractors found guilty. The 10th bridge that collapsed in the state was reported from Saran district on Thursday. It was also Saran district's third bridge to fall in a span of 24 hours.

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress party, stormed the office of the National Testing Agency (NTA) amid ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam.

Minister for Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Nityananda Gond on Wednesday asserted the state government is working towards a liquor free Odisha. Liquor is currently banned in Gujarat, Bihar, Mizoram and Nagaland.

A video capturing the dramatic collapse of the bridge has surfaced, highlighting the severity of the structural failure. The bridge had been a vital link connecting the markets of Patedhi Bazar in Maharajganj district with Ramgarh Panchayat in Darbhanga, serving as a lifeline for thousands of daily commuters.

Delhi is grappling with a record-breaking power demand due to a relentless heatwave. On Wednesday, peak demand surged to 8,656 MW, surpassing Tuesday's 8,647 MW. The city's hottest night in 12 years saw temperatures at 35.2°C, while the power ministry urges utilities to stay vigilant. The IMD predicts relief from June 20 as monsoon advances

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir on Wednesday. Ambassadors of 17 nations, along with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inauguration event in Rajgir.

In Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, incidents of robbery, extortion, and murder are on the rise, with a notable involvement of the Subodh Gang. Subodh Singh, a notorious criminal, leads his gang from jail, while the trend of hiring contract killers for crimes is growing. Despite arrests, the menace continues, driven by young recruits lured by quick money

The incident has stirred emotions and concern in the local community, with efforts intensified to locate the missing individuals and ensure their safe return. Authorities are continuing their efforts, with updates on the situation expected as the rescue operation progresses.

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India’s Prime Minister in a grand ceremony on Sunday (9 June) evening. He was joined by newly-elected MPs, who also took the oath of office. Know all about the youngest and oldest minister in cabinet.