Kamal Ghorui
- Following Nitish Kumar’s resignation, Samrat Choudhary was voted in to become the next Bihar chief minister.
- Over 300 arrested, seven FIRs filed after fresh Noida workers’ protests. The probe also pointed to an organised WhatsApp network.
- US-Iran negotiations edge towards a second round of talks, with Islamabad and Geneva emerging as leading venue options.
- An unannounced gas outage in Pakistan’s Karachi is forcing families to queue for roti and LPG.
- Nine FIRs and multiple arrests were made at the TCS BPO unit in Nashik after multiple POSH complaints were ignored.
Here are the top 5 news updates from the day:
Samrat Choudhary set to become next Bihar chief minister
After Nitish Kumar resigned from the position of Bihar chief minister to join the Rajya Sabha, Samrat Choudhary was voted in to be the next Bihar CM, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the post. The move signalled a major political shift, ending Nitish Kumar’s over two-decade-long dominance in the state’s governance landscape. Follow live updates.
Noida violence: Police flag QR code-based WhatsApp ‘syndicate’; 7 FIRs filed, over 300 held
Fresh protests resurfaced in Noida despite heavy police deployment and a wage hike, though authorities said the situation remains under control. Over 300 people were arrested, and seven FIRs were filed after Monday’s violence. Investigation revealed a possible organised WhatsApp-based network behind the mobilisation. Read the full story.
Islamabad or not? US–Iran talks inch toward second round after first failed
The US and Iran talks are now moving toward a second round of negotiations despite no breakthrough in earlier talks. With tensions high after weeks of conflict, both sides remain engaged. Islamabad and Geneva are being considered as possible venues for the next round of talks, with Pakistan positioning itself as a key mediator. Read the full story.
Karachi families struggle as unannounced gas cuts enter second week
Unannounced gas outages have heavily disrupted daily life across Pakistan’s Karachi for a second week, forcing residents to queue for roti and LPG. The Sui Southern Gas Company had faced criticism for erratic supply, though it denied lapses. Households, especially women and students, are struggling amid worsening power and water shortages. Read the full story.
POSH failure at TCS Nashik? HR AGM arrested for ‘ignoring’ complaints
A major probe into alleged sexual harassment at a TCS BPO unit in Nashik led to nine FIRs and multiple arrests, including an HR official from the POSH panel. An SIT examined complaints by women employees, with investigators scrutinising emails, chats and financial records over suspected lapses in grievance handling. Read the full story.
