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Felony, fear, and fight for domination – how Sigma & Co 'turned murder into a business' in Bihar’s Sitamarhi
October 25, 2025 7:10 am
In the early hours of October 23, ring leader Ranjan Pathak and his three associates -- Manish Pathak, Aman Thakur, and Bimlesh Mahto – were killed in a police encounter in Delhi. By then, the gang had been involved in several murders and extortion cases – all in a matter of three months.
Slipping state
March 13, 2019 12:18 am
Case of custodial deaths in Bihar tests Nitish Kumar’s claim to lead a fair administration in a state of raging inequalities.
Sitamarhi mob lynching: Man seen holding Ansari’s hand among 13 held, search on for 6 others
November 29, 2018 5:35 am
A day after Dussehra, a Muslim-dominated area in Sitamarhi was on the edge after stone throwers damaged a Durga idol being taken for immersion.
SITAMARHI VIDEOS
On board The Ramayan Express, there are bhajans, chants of Jai Shri Ram and more
June 22, 2020 6:10 pm
We travelled on The Ramayan Express going to Ayodhya, Sitamarhi, Janakpur in Nepal and Prayagraj (till recently called Allahabad) and this is what it was like.
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T20 World Cup 2026: Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 100 powers Sri Lanka into Super 8 with eight-wicket win over Australia
February 16, 2026 23:36 IST
The opener, introduced to cricket by his grandfather and later educated at the same school as Tillakaratne Dilshan, carved his way to an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls, pushing Aussies to the brink
T20 World Cup: As Australia lose to Sri Lanka, are they out of tournament? Not quite
Updated: February 16, 2026 23:30 IST
Australia are facing a must-win situation in Pallekele against Dasun Shanka's co-hosts. With Mitch Marsh back in the side, Australia posted 181, making it a fascinating run-chase in prospect for Sri Lanka.
News Today Live Updates, 16 February | Deleted all social media apps on his smartphone, sacrificed time with friends: JEE Main topper’s single-minded focus on exam goal
Updated: February 16, 2026 23:26 IST
Latest News Live Updates | 17-year-old Delhi boy Shreyas Mishra, student of Kulachi Hansraj DAV School, Rohini, is one of 12 candidates who have scored a perfect 100 percentile.
Deleted all social media apps on his smartphone, sacrificed time with friends: JEE Main topper’s single-minded focus on exam goal
February 16, 2026 23:26 IST
17-year-old Delhi boy Shreyas Mishra, student of Kulachi Hansraj DAV School, Rohini, is one of 12 candidates who have scored a perfect 100 percentile.
T20 World Cup: Cole McConchie to replace Michael Bracewell in New Zealand squad
February 16, 2026 23:25 IST
“It doesn’t get much better than a World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. You’re always striving to wear the fern, and to get the call up is incredibly special. I’m looking forward to contributing in any way I can," McConchie said.
T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table after Australia lose to Sri Lanka in Group B
Updated: February 16, 2026 23:07 IST
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table: This is what the situation looks like after Monday's games at the T20 World Cup
Row over Shivaji-Tipu Sultan comment: FIRs name BJP, Cong city chiefs, youth leaders of both parties for stone pelting
Updated: February 16, 2026 23:06 IST
Three Congress and two BJP workers, two women constables and two journalists were injured in the stone pelting. Both sides subsequently registered FIRs against each other at Shivajinagar police station.
CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi claims AI ‘opportunity for India’; Rana Daggubati talks about impact on film industry
Updated: February 16, 2026 23:02 IST
CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi said that India is the ideal place to foster discussions around AI and its impact on human civilisation.
Pathum Nissanka becomes first centurion of T20 World Cup 2026, hammers 100 off 52 vs Australia in Pallekele
Updated: February 16, 2026 23:00 IST
His sensational knock helped Sri Lanka chase down a record 182-run total against Mitchell Marsh's side, pushing Australia to the brink of elimination from the event.
Rapido driver killed after bike crushed under truck in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj
Updated: February 16, 2026 22:58 IST
According to police, a PCR call was received at Vasant Kunj South police station at 11:44 am reporting a road accident in which a motorcycle had come under a truck. The incident occurred ahead of Bandar Farm, near Surana Farm on Church Road in Vasant Kunj, officers said.
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