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Roads Dug Up For Infra Work Under CM-GRID, But Construction On Without Fencing

A 24-year-old woman in Simdega district was fatally shot by a man from Bihar after her family rejected his marriage proposal. The accused, who met the victim online, had repeatedly pressured her to marry him. She was shot in the forehead and died en route to a hospital.

A 24-year-old woman in Simdega district was fatally shot by a Bihar resident after her family rejected his marriage proposal. The accused, who had befriended the victim on social media, reportedly entered her home and shot her in the forehead. A search is underway for the suspect.

Fire Broke Out In A Third-Floor Home Following A Short Circuit & Spread Vertically, Engulfing A Second Flat On The Fourth Floor

In a dramatic scene in Ghaziabad, a residential building was engulfed in flames, leaving twelve residents, including four young children, stranded on a terrace. Heroes in firefighting gear faced the daunting blaze, maneuvering through darkened, smoke-choked staircases.

Bihar's government has adopted an ambitious Rs 72,901 crore borrowing strategy dedicated to enhancing development and streamlining administrative functions. This includes a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Singapore's GFTN to foster an AI ecosystem, set to empower thousands through training and bolster the startup landscape.

GMC has set a target to carry out 100% stray dog sterilisation by the end of this year: Vet officer

Koneru Humpy said only China’s Zhu Jiner currently has the potential to break the 2600 Elo barrier and enter the Open world top-100 among women players. Humpy stressed that women need regular participation in Open tournaments to improve significantly. She also defended withdrawing from the Candidates event over safety concerns and called India’s chess rise a “Tamil Nadu boom”.

S8UL signed 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M for the Esports World Cup 2026, alongside Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram. Pranesh recently gained attention after helping R vaishali stay calm during her historic FIDE Women’s Candidates triumph. Chess returns to EWC this August with a $1.5 million prize pool.

In a determined effort to enhance community safety, Bihar Police has introduced new Rural Superintendent of Police positions, leading to over 1,253 successful convictions this year—including life imprisonment and two death sentences. Additionally, as cybercrime incidents rise dramatically, with daily reports surpassing 8,100, the police have proactively frozen over 5,000 suspicious bank accounts, recovering ₹7.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, two women are said to have lost their lives in separate incidents near the Danapur police station, with families alleging dowry-related murders. Early investigations indicate that ongoing tensions around personal loans and dowry expectations may have sparked these tragic confrontations.

A newlywed woman was found murdered in a locked Delhi room, her body decomposed, just days after her marriage. Her husband, who allegedly fled after dowry demands, is now the prime suspect and is being traced by police. Investigations are ongoing, with charges including murder and dowry death registered.

The Bombay High Court expressed strong displeasure over the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation's demolition of properties linked to AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel. The court found the action "shocking and unfortunate" as an assurance of due process had been given. The demolition occurred hours before a 24-hour notice expired, leading to allegations of contempt of court.

Two individuals lost their lives and four were injured in separate road accidents on GT Road in Hazaribag district on Sunday. A speeding pickup van carrying tomatoes fell from a bridge, killing its driver. Later, a chain collision involving four trucks resulted in another fatality and critical injuries for three others.

Americans are increasingly wary of artificial intelligence, with many believing it's advancing too rapidly and expressing negative views. This sentiment extends to AI data centers, which face significant local opposition due to environmental concerns like high energy and water consumption. Consequently, several states are considering or enacting restrictions on new data center construction.

In a dramatic showdown near Anandpur village dam, police captured two infamous sharpshooters, Awadhesh Sao, aka Videshiya, and Pappu Rai, who are linked to a string of homicides. The duo, along with another suspect, were reportedly plotting a significant heist when law enforcement intervened, leaving them with leg injuries during the encounter.

Bihar is poised to transform its public transportation landscape with the arrival of 200 cutting-edge electric buses by early June. Supported by the PM e-Bus Service Scheme, these advanced, environmentally-friendly vehicles will significantly improve travel options for residents in Patna and surrounding districts.