The Patna High Court delivered a major verdict on Thursday, approving bail for Anant Singh, the controversial MLA from Mokama, in the high-profile murder case of Dular Chand Yadav. This ruling ends a prolonged legal ordeal for the jailed leader, who has been lodged in Patna’s Beur Jail since his arrest during the Bihar elections. The case stems from the brutal assassination of Jan Suraaj Party worker Dular Chand Yadav in October 2025, allegedly linked to election-time rivalries. Singh, accused in the murder, won his Assembly seat while in custody, showcasing his enduring voter base. His initial bail pleas were…
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In a significant escalation of probes into the Reliance group’s financial dealings, CBI has called upon Anil Ambani for questioning in the SBI fraud case tied to Reliance Communications (RCom). The sessions are slated for March 19-20 at CBI’s Delhi headquarters. An official statement from Ambani’s office affirmed his compliance: he will appear before the agency and extend complete cooperation. This comes amid a series of inquiries into the group’s companies, highlighting systemic issues in telecom and housing finance sectors. Just last week, CBI grilled Jai Anmol Ambani, son of the tycoon, over a Rs 228 crore default at Reliance…
Uttarakhand’s leader Pushkar Singh Dhami ushered in the Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat, with warm greetings to all citizens from Dehradun. On this sacred day coinciding with Chaitra Navratri, he portrayed the festival as a symbol of novel aspirations, vibrant energy, and constructive shifts in life. At his residence, Dhami conducted an elaborate ritual including havan, worship of Lord Shiva through jalabhishek, and devotion to Maa Adishakti. Vedic mantras echoed as he prayed for the state’s advancement, economic growth, and the well-being of its people. Addressing the gathering, the CM stated, ‘Hindu Navsamvatsar inspires us to move forward with optimism…
Patna High Court delivered a major relief to Bihar’s controversial MLA Anant Kumar Singh on Thursday, approving his bail application in the Dular Chand Yadav murder investigation. The JD(U) firebrand, who won the Mokama seat in the 2025 elections, is expected to be released from Beur Central Jail by Friday. The murder of Dular Chand, a vocal supporter of Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishore, occurred during the heated election campaign. Authorities implicated Singh, leading to his incarceration months before the polls. Despite the legal clouds, voters in Mokama reaffirmed their loyalty, electing him decisively. In a surprising twist, Singh…
Imagine a 500-meter-wide asteroid, born 4.5 billion years ago, hurtling past Earth every six years at a distance shorter than to the Moon. That’s Bennu, the carbon-rich primordial survivor now yielding secrets from NASA’s groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission. Launched in 2016, the spacecraft rendezvoused with Bennu in 2018, snagging 121.6 grams of regolith in 2020 before capsule return in 2023. Labs buzzed with revelations: organic molecules vital for biology, including amino acids, nucleobases, sugars like ribose and glucose, and phosphorus compounds. Salts indicate past water on its parent body, evaporated aeons ago. Originally designated 1999 RQ36, Bennu earned its mythical name…
Delhi Capitals are ramping up preparations for IPL 2026 with a key addition to their coaching ranks: John Mooney, the ex-Ireland all-rounder, named as fielding coach. This move underscores the team’s commitment to assembling a world-class support staff in pursuit of IPL glory. Certified at ECB Levels 3, 2, and 1, Mooney takes over from Gnaneshwar Rao and Anton Roux, who exited post-IPL 2025. He joins a star-studded coaching panel including head coach Hemang Badani, bowling coach Munaf Patel, assistant coach Ian Bell, and director Venugopal Rao. Mooney’s coaching resume is impressive. He guided Afghanistan’s fielding during their historic Test…
In a stirring speech at the National Defence Industries Conclave in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh painted a clear picture of future battlefields dominated by drones. Drawing lessons from ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, he underscored how unmanned systems and their countermeasures are reshaping warfare. India cannot afford dependency, Singh asserted. A complete homegrown drone ecosystem is essential, covering everything from core components to final assembly. The reliance on Chinese parts in global supply chains makes this a tough but critical goal. The event focuses on empowering private players and MSMEs to drive defense manufacturing. Singh…
Tensions in the Middle East spiked as Iran fired missiles at UAE and Qatari energy facilities, prompting a fierce backlash from Abu Dhabi. The Habshan gas plant suspended activities briefly due to debris from intercepted missiles, highlighting vulnerabilities in the region’s energy sector. UAE Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued a scathing rebuke, condemning the strikes on Habshan and Bab field. Advanced air defenses foiled the assault, ensuring no injuries, but the ministry decried it as an assault on global energy security. ‘This reckless aggression threatens not just our sovereignty but the world’s energy lifeline,’ the statement read. Experts note that targeting…
India’s banking giant HDFC Bank is on firm ground, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which moved quickly to quell speculation following the resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty. Labeling HDFC Bank as a key domestic systemically important institution, RBI praised its strong financial metrics, adept leadership, and professional governance structures. This comes amid Chakraborty’s departure over cited ethical disagreements, prompting questions about internal dynamics. RBI’s statement explicitly addresses the bank’s request for a smooth transition in the chairman’s role, granting full approval. Periodic reviews by the regulator found no red flags in governance practices or operational conduct.…
Thursday, March 19, ushers in a nationwide fiesta as Hindu New Year arrives under varied names and customs. North India launches into Chaitra Navratri’s devotional fervor, while Gudi Padwa energizes the west, Ugadi delights the south, and Sindhis gear up for Cheti Chand—each festival a vibrant chapter in India’s cultural mosaic. At its core, these observances celebrate renewal, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. Chaitra’s emphasis on neem underscores health benefits, blending the bitter herb into rituals that teach embracing all facets of existence. Navratri’s first day features the installation of the sacred pot and worship of Shailaputri,…