- Following the resignation of Nitish Kumar, Samrat Chaudhary was elected as the next Chief Minister of Bihar.
- Over 300 people were arrested and seven FIRs were registered following the protest by new workers in Noida. The investigation also pointed to an organized WhatsApp network.
- The US-Iran negotiations are approaching the second round of talks, with Islamabad and Geneva becoming the main venue options.
- A sudden gas outage in Karachi, Pakistan, forced many households to queue up to buy kebabs and liquefied petroleum gas.
- The TCS BPO unit in Nashik arrested nine FIRs and made multiple arrests after multiple POSH complaints were ignored.
Here are the 5 most important news updates of the day:
Samrat Choudhary to be the next Chief Minister of Bihar
After Nitish Kumar resigned as chief minister of Bihar to join the Lok Sabha, Samrat Chaudhry was elected as the next chief minister of Bihar, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the post. The move marks a major political shift, ending Nitish Kumar’s more than two decades of dominance in the state’s governance landscape. Follow live updates.
Noida violence: Police labels QR code-based WhatsApp as ‘criminal gang’; 7 FIRs filed, over 300 seized
Fresh protests broke out in Noida despite heavy police deployment and higher wages, although authorities said the situation was still under control. More than 300 people have been arrested and seven FIRs lodged following Monday’s violence. Investigations revealed that there may be an organized network based on WhatsApp behind this mobilization. Read the full article.
Islamabad or not? U.S.-Iran negotiations gradually move toward second round after first failure
Although the previous negotiations did not achieve a breakthrough, the negotiations between the United States and Iran are currently entering the second round of negotiations. Tensions remain high for weeks after the conflict, with the two sides remaining in contact. 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 article.
Karachi households reeling as unannounced gas cuts enter second week
Unannounced gas outages have severely disrupted daily life across Pakistan’s Karachi for the second week in a row, forcing residents to queue up to buy kebabs and liquefied petroleum gas. Suinan Gas Company has been criticized for erratic supply, but it denies mistakes. Families, especially women and students, struggle with worsening power and water shortages. Read the full article.
TCS Nashik POSH failed? HR AGM arrested for ‘ignoring’ complaints
A major investigation into alleged sexual harassment at the TCS BPO unit in Nashik has resulted in nine FIRs and arrests of several persons, including an HR officer of the POSH cell. An SIT reviewed complaints from female employees, with investigators scrutinizing emails, chat logs and financial records for suspected lapses in the handling of grievances. Read the full article.
