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Topic: Bihar

Bihar’s Dalit women at the mercy of greedy doctors—robbed of uterus in 2012, kidneys now

Bihar has changed, but not for poor Dalit women who continue to be victims of doctors running blacklisted clinics. They end up with stolen uterus or kidneys—and a huge financial debt.

‘Life term lasts till last breath’: SC to hear plea of slain Bihar IAS Krishnaiah’s wife tomorrow

On 8 May, top court issued notice to Bihar govt & ex-MP Anand Mohan seeking response to Uma Krishnaiah's plea in 2 weeks. Mohan was released following amendment of jail manual.

Another ‘fake degree’ row or ‘typo’? JD(U) says BJP MLA listed women’s college as his alma mater

JD(U) claims MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul’s 2020 affidavit shows his degree is from women’s college. Bachaul says it is a typo. ‘Fake degree’ rows a regular affair in Bihar.

Bihar govt’s exploitation of remission policy won’t go unchallenged. Civil servants are united

Nitish Kumar's decision to release convict Anand Mohan Singh could ignite a discussion on reducing state govts' discretion to manipulate prison manuals for narrow political gains.

A remote Bihar village, double-murder, a runaway Panchayat. And a mega constitutional crisis

All development in Tarbari village has come to a standstill since the murder in June last year. Attempts at solutions have only caused more problems.

Former JD(U) heavyweight RCP Singh joins BJP, says Nitish Kumar will be ‘PM’ forever

Singh, who fell out with Kumar after a corruption notice, called him PM or ‘Palti Maar’ — one who frequently changes allegiances.

Madhya Pradesh is richer than Bihar. So, why is it still lagging behind in health?

Compared to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh has better healthcare infrastructure. But at 637 doctors per million, the former has more registered doctors than the latter.

‘State already on edge…’ — why MP ‘godman’s’ upcoming visit to Bihar has Nitish govt worried

Dhirendra Krishna Shastri set to address gatherings in a town 20 km from Patna. JD(U), RJD leaders feel he can incite hatred, BJP MLA says 'try and stop him'.

Patna HC stays caste-based survey in Bihar, points to ‘larger question of right to privacy’

The HC also asked the govt to ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.

Six ex-IAS officers of Bihar join Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj on ‘Sankalp Divas’

While one of them called Kishor a 'social doctor', another said he is the 'only person with the courage to tell people of Bihar that they are responsible for their own plight'.

On Camera

No Mamata Banerjee, women’s safety isn’t a curfew issue

For Indian women, the smallest unit of control becomes the family; the largest, the State. Both speak the same language.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.