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A Patna court granted anticipatory bail to educator Khan Sir and three coaching institute staff members in a firing case linked to a vandalism incident, while also granting bail to two security guards accused of aerial firing in self-defence

A Patna court granted anticipatory bail to educator Khan Sir and three coaching institute staff members in a firing case linked to vandalism at his institute. Two security guards also received bail after being arrested over the June incident

The Election Commission has made it mandatory for new voter applicants to provide their parents' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) details while filing Form 6. The poll body also defended the SIR exercise, rejecting concerns over transparency and alleged voter exclusions

JD(U) president Nitish Kumar made a surprise visit to the party headquarters in Patna, reviewed organisational functioning, inspected new facilities, monitored the Jan Sunwai programme and issued directions to strengthen grassroots outreach ahead of upcoming political contests in Bihar

The Election Commission announced by-elections for three Assembly constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Polling will be held on July 30, counting on August 3, with the Model Code of Conduct taking effect immediately in the affected constituencies

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has completed one year, leading to deletion of over five crore voters across states and UTs. The Election Commission says the exercise ensures accurate voter lists, while it continues in multiple phases nationwide

Ahmedabad Police arrested three individuals in separate cases linked to Re-NEET fraud. Two allegedly duped students by offering question papers through Telegram channels, while another hacked candidates’ accounts and diverted exam fee refunds by altering bank details

A Patna court granted bail to Roshan Anand in the coaching centre dispute linked to Khan Sir. The case involves allegations of assault, conspiracy and firing incidents, while related investigations and legal proceedings continue in Bihar

Two personnel from Bihar, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, were among five killed in an IAF An-32 aircraft crash in Assam. Families recall last video calls and photos, as grief and pride mark their villages’ mourning

At least nine people were killed and several injured in four separate road accidents in Bihar’s Aurangabad district, Bihar. Incidents included a bus-truck collision, a car-tractor crash, and other fatal accidents, with police citing over-speeding and negligence as possible causes

The Khan Sir controversy in Bihar escalates after an FIR was registered against the popular educator and his aides over a reported firing incident.

Nepal police arrested two men, including an Indian from Bihar, in Madhes province for alleged drug trafficking. Authorities recovered 17.40 grams of brown sugar during a vehicle check and also seized the motorcycle with an Indian registration number

The death toll in the Muzaffarpur hospital fire tragedy rose to six after another critically ill ICU patient succumbed. Authorities have ordered an FIR and launched an inquiry into the incident, which allegedly involved staff abandoning patients during the emergency

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said demographic changes in West Bengal, Tripura and Bihar would not be tolerated, stressing stronger border management. Addressing BSF personnel in Tripura, he announced the smart border project is nearing completion and will be piloted at select locations

At least three people died after a fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. More than 20 patients were rescued, several were shifted to nearby facilities, and authorities have ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing began his five-day India visit with a stop in Gaya, Bihar, where he offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 1 to strengthen bilateral ties.

The Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner seeking old age homes in every district of Bihar to approach the Patna High Court, stating the high court was best suited to examine alleged non-compliance with senior citizen welfare provisions

At least five people died in Bihar following lightning strikes and falling trees caused by heavy rain and strong winds. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced ₹4 lakh compensation for victims’ families and urged residents to remain cautious

Janata Dal (United) authorised Nitish Kumar to select its legislative party leader after his resignation as Bihar Chief Minister, deferring any immediate decision and fuelling speculation amid assertions of unity within the party

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