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66% of outgoing Bihar MLAs facing criminal cases, finds ADR report

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October 14, 2025

158 OF 241 MLAs HAVE DECLARED CRIMINAL CASES, WITH 119 OF THEM FACING SERIOUS CHARGES SUCH AS MURDER, CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN

- Snehashish Roy

Nearly two-third of all legislators in the outgoing Bihar assembly have declared criminal cases against them, with close to half of all MLAs across various political parties facing serious charges, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a nonprofit organisation, released on Monday.

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Hindustan Times Noida

WOMAN'S BODY FOUND HANGING FROM TREE IN BIHAR

A 20-year-old woman was kidnapped and killed in Rohtas district of Bihar, police said on Monday, adding that her body was found hanging from a tree in Akorhi village of the district, located near her residence in Delhua village.

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

Hindustan Times Noida

What's the deal with snail mucin?

Understanding the hype

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

RULES FOR URGENT PF WITHDRAWALS RELAXED: CENTRE

The Union labour ministry has overhauled rules under which employees can withdraw emergency cash from their provident fund accounts, merging a welter of conditionalities into three broad categories of personal financial circumstances, a statement said on Monday.

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

I don't enjoy doing content that's too edgy or explicit: Soni on staying away from OTT

Soni Razdan never imagined that the current chapter of her life would turn out the way it has.

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

Why ‘green crackers’ are deceptive and dangerous

The battle to ban crackers has raged for three decades — from classroom campaigns to online petitions to courtroom battles.

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October 14, 2025

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Courts can order voice samples from witnesses too, not just accused: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday held that a court can direct not only an accused but even a witness to furnish a voice sample if it is required for the purpose of criminal investigation.

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

KERALA HC REJECTS PIL SEEKING STAY ON ARUNDHATI ROY'S BOOK COVER

The Kerala high court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the cover of Arundhati Roy's book “Mother Mary Comes to Me,” which shows the author smoking a beedi.

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

Hindustan Times Noida

'Elated for Indian golf, DP World event will showcase brand India'

The iconic Delhi Golf Club (DGC) will host the inaugural edition of the DP World India Championship this week with world No.2 and fivetime Major winner Rory Mcilroy and fellow Ryder Cup-winning star Tommy Fleetwood headlining the tournament this week.

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

Hindustan Times Noida

Pak troops on alert on Af border after clashes

Pakistani troops were on high alert on the border with Afghanistan on Monday after fierce fighting between the two sides at the weekend left dozens dead and drew the attention of US President Donald Trump, who said he could help end the conflict.

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October 14, 2025

Hindustan Times Noida

The changing ground in Bihar

NDA seat deal makes evident the shift in the power dynamic between the BJP and JD(U)

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October 14, 2025

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