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Tejashwi Yadav targets Bihar govt over crime once again, asks PM to intervene

Patna, July 14 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav today described the law and order situation in Bihar as "horrifying" and alleged that murders of teachers, engineers, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, and contractors, as well as gang rapes of young girls, are taking place.

The RJD leader questioned the Prime Minister’s silence and said, “After taking votes, it is the Prime Minister’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the people.”
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West Bengal: State govt reshuffles 179 IPS officers across state, Kolkata Police

08 Jun 2026 | 5:19 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI): The West Bengal government on Monday ordered a reshuffle of the Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre, transferring or reassigning 179 officers across the state and Kolkata Police.

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Ritabrata backs Sukhendu Sekhar Roy's resignation, echoes criticism of Trinamool's internal functioning

08 Jun 2026 | 5:03 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) Leader of the opposition Ritabrata Banerjee strongly backed veteran Trinamool Congress leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy after resigned from both the party and his Rajya Sabha membership, triggering fresh political debate over the ruling party's internal functioning and electoral setbacks.

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Firhad Hakim meets opposition leader Ritabrata Banerjee, sparks speculation amid Trinamool crisis

08 Jun 2026 | 5:02 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI): Senior Trinamool Congress leader and former Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim met Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee at his chamber in the Assembly premises on Monday, triggering fresh political speculation amid the ongoing turmoil within the party.

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Odisha: Congress intensifies demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination irregularities

08 Jun 2026 | 4:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das today intensified the party's demand for the resignation of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for repeated examination-related irregularities and alleging a failure to address systemic shortcomings in the education sector.

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad holds Open House for JEE qualifiers

08 Jun 2026 | 4:54 PM

Dhanbad, June 8 (UNI) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on Monday organised Open House 2026 for JEE (Advanced) 2026 qualified candidates and their parents, offering insights into academic programmes, research opportunities, innovation initiatives, campus life and placement prospects ahead of the JoSAA counselling process.

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