President Trump and “War Secretary” Hegseth unveiled a new “peace through strength” doctrine to military leaders, emphasizing aggression and rejecting “wokeness” and diversity. Trump declared war on an “enemy within,” while Hegseth promoted machismo and strict new rules, including a ban on beards, impacting Sikh service members.
UFC faces a transformative 2025, marked by a massive $375 million antitrust settlement with fighters and rapid global expansion, including new ventures in China. Despite its brutal image, the sport boasts a flawless safety record with no in-octagon fatalities. Celebrity ownership and a potential billion-dollar broadcast deal further underscore its evolving landscape, revealing hidden complexities…
Bihar is set for a significant infrastructure boost as the Railways Ministry approved the 117 km Bihta–Anugrah Narayan Road railway line, costing Rs3,606.42 crore. This long-awaited project will drastically enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across Patna, Arwal, Jehanabad, and Aurangabad districts. Preparatory work, including a Rail Over Rail bridge, begins soon, promising economic development…
The India-EFTA free trade agreement, effective Wednesday, will make Swiss products like wines and watches cheaper in India. It also boosts market access for India’s labor-intensive exports such as textiles and marine products in EFTA nations. This pact offers strategic benefits for India’s electronics sector and phased duty reductions on various goods.
Inter-state criminal Ravikant Kumar, alias Golu Kumar, was arrested in Gaya by Bihar STF and MP police. Wanted with bounties from both states, he is the prime accused in a high-profile August 2025 bank robbery in Jabalpur where 14.873 kg gold and cash were looted. Police recovered gold, a pistol, and cartridges during his capture.
The Election Commission of India released Bihar’s final voter list, revealing a significant increase to 7.42 crore electors after the Special Intensive Revision. This process involved deleting ineligible voters and adding 21.53 lakh eligible ones, with Patna alone gaining 1.63 lakh voters. Eligible citizens can still apply for inclusion or appeal decisions.
A new study warns that indoor wood-burning stoves significantly damage lung capacity, comparable to cigarette smoking, even among healthier users. Despite these growing health risks and increased air pollution, their use is rising in the UK. Health experts and campaigners are now urgently calling for tougher regulations and bans on these stoves.
The constables took the sisters to a secluded grove nearby and sexually assaulted the younger sibling in front of her elder sister. They abandoned the siblings on the roadside around 4 am on Tuesday and escaped. The workers of a nearby brick kiln unit, on noticing the women on the roadside, alerted the 108 ambulance.
A joint operation by the Bihar STF and Munger police busted an illegal mini-gun factory in Tersia Diara Tikarampur on Monday. Two arms manufacturers were arrested, and a significant cache of manufactured and semi-manufactured firearms, along with weapon-making equipment, was recovered. Four other criminals involved in the illegal arms trade managed to escape, prompting ongoing…
Two Odisha studies offer critical insights into geriatric health, revealing high rates of hypertension and diabetes in rural areas. They also show multi-morbidity severely impacts quality of life, urging policymakers to expand insurance, strengthen public healthcare, and develop integrated care models for the state’s growing elderly population.
