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Patna, February 14, 2026: After his release from jail, independent MP Pappu Yadav of Purnia broke his silence, leveling serious allegations against the Bihar government and the police administration. Speaking to reporters in Patna before heading to Delhi, Yadav claimed that he was the target of a conspiracy to assassinate him, specifically pointing to IPS officer Bhanu Pratap Singh. Yadav alleged that he faced inhumane treatment both in jail and at the hospital, and said he has lodged complaints with the Lokayukta as well as the United Nations (UN). “I was denied basic facilities and medical care during my detention,” Yadav said. He emphasized that he will take this fight to both constitutional and international platforms. The MP accused Bhanu Pratap Singh of orchestrating threats li...

Patna, February 14, 2026: A heated debate has erupted in Bihar over the national song Vande Mataram, with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and Akhtarul Iman, Bihar state president of AIMIM, exchanging sharp statements. The issue has reignited political tensions in the state, drawing attention to questions of national pride and secularism. Vijay Sinha: “Vande Mataram is the Mantra of Freedom” Responding to Akhtarul Iman’s remarks, Deputy CM Sinha described Vande Mataram as a symbol of national valor and unity. Speaking to the media, he said, “Vande Mataram represents our national pride and is the great mantra of freedom. Those who love their country should have no objection to it. It must be accepted by everyone under all circumstances.” Sinha also spoke about administrative...

Patna, February 14, 2026: Devotees from Bihar have a golden opportunity to embark on a spiritual journey to Maharashtra with a special train announced by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Starting from March 28, this eight-day pilgrimage will take passengers to three major Jyotirlingas, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, and the Shani Shingnapur Temple. The all-inclusive package covers accommodation, meals, local transportation, and travel insurance. According to IRCTC Regional Manager Rajesh Kumar, the train will commence from Dhanbad in Jharkhand and pass through key stations in Bihar including Patna, Gaya, Rajgir, and Ara. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit the sacred temples of Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, and Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas, along with the Shirdi...

Gopalganj, February 14, 2026: In a significant verdict in Bihar, the Gopalganj court has sentenced two men, including MALE (Communist Party of India [Marxist–Leninist] Liberation) leader and former INOS state president Jitendra Paswan, to life imprisonment for their role in the high-profile Atal Pandey murder case. The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 each on the convicts, with an additional one-year imprisonment in case of non-payment. District Judge-12, Dheeraj Kumar Mishra, delivered the verdict on Tuesday, ordering the convicts to be taken into custody immediately. The court also directed the District Legal Services Authority to determine compensation for the victim’s family. Background of the Atal Pandey Murder Case The crime dates back to December 2, 2021, in Korea villa...