The Patna Municipal Corporation is installing over 47,000 lights across Ganga ghats for Chhath, ensuring devotee safety with tubelights and other lighting solutions. Power backup and a dedicated technical team are arranged, alongside sanitation workers and essential facilities, to manage major sites like Collectorate, Digha, and NIT ghats.
The Philadelphia Eagles faced their second straight loss to the New York Giants, 34-17. Amidst the defeat, the controversial “tush push” play drew significant attention. An uncalled false start on the Eagles’ repeated use of this tactic fueled officiating debates, raising questions about fairness and strategic discipline within the NFL.
Three JD(U) leaders and one LJP (Ram Vilas) leader, including former Purnia MP Santosh Kumar Kushwaha, joined the RJD. This move is seen as a significant boost for the INDIA bloc ahead of Bihar assembly elections, potentially impacting JD(U)’s prospects in Seemanchal.
A former Manipur Public Service Commission chairperson’s appointment as a Lokayukta member has sparked controversy. Senior advocate Khaidem Mani argues this violates Article 319 of the Constitution, which restricts post-tenure employment for PSC chairpersons. Concerns are raised about the governor’s office potentially being misled.
Hundreds of former BJP workers and leaders have joined the Congress in Guwahati. They expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership. Former MLA Kartik Sen Sinha stated the BJP’s slogan is false. He highlighted the Congress’s past support for his constituency’s development. This move signals internal cracks within the BJP.
A country boat carrying 17 people capsized in the Sone river near Raghunathpur Balu Ghat in Aurangabad district, resulting in two women drowning and four others missing. The incident occurred due to overloading on Friday, with the high water level contributing to the tragedy. Rescue operations are underway for the missing individuals.
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma appealed for peace after a border clash with Assam resulted in one death. He highlighted ongoing dialogue to resolve territorial disputes, noting that such harvesting-related conflicts are not new. Sangma emphasized that violence is not the solution, but rather peaceful dialogue and cooperation.
