Evening news wrap: Samrat Choudhary set to become next Bihar CM; probe flags possible WhatsApp syndicate in Noida violence | India News
- After the resignation of Nitish Kumar, Samrat Chaudhary was voted to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar.
- More than 300 arrested, seven FIRs filed after Noida workers protest. The investigation also pointed to an organized WhatsApp network.
- As US-Iran talks move towards a second round of talks, Islamabad and Geneva have emerged as leading venue options.
- An unannounced gas outage in Karachi, Pakistan is forcing families to queue for roti and LPG.
- Nine FIRs and several arrests were lodged at the TCS BPO unit in Nashik after multiple POSH complaints were ignored.
Here are the top 5 news updates of the day:
Samrat Chowdhury is going to be the next Chief Minister of Bihar
After Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar to join the Rajya Sabha, Samrat Chowdhury was voted as the next Chief Minister of Bihar, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the post. The move signals a major political shift, ending over two decades of Nitish Kumar’s dominance of the state’s governance landscape. Follow the live updates.
Noida violence: Police flag QR code-based WhatsApp ‘syndicate’; 7 FIRs filed, more than 300 arrests
Fresh protests have resurfaced in Noida despite heavy police deployment and wage hikes, although authorities say the situation is under control. More than 300 people were arrested and seven FIRs were registered following Monday’s violence. The investigation revealed an organized WhatsApp-based network behind the syndicate. Read the full story.
Islamabad or not? After the first failure, the US-Iran inch towards the second round of talks
US-Iran talks are now moving towards a second round of talks, despite no progress in previous talks. Both sides remain engaged as tensions run high after weeks of clashes. 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 households are struggling as unannounced gas cuts enter second week
An unannounced gas outage has severely disrupted daily life across Pakistan’s Karachi for a second week, forcing residents to queue for roti and LPG. Sui Southern Gas Company faced criticism for irregular supplies, although it denied wrongdoing. Families, especially women and students, are suffering amid increasing power and water shortages. Read the full story.
POSH failure in TCS Nashik? HR AGM arrested for ignoring complaints
A major probe into allegations of sexual harassment at a TCS BPO unit in Nashik has led to nine FIRs and several arrests, including an HR official by the POSH panel. An SIT probed the complaints of women employees, with investigators examining emails, chats and financial records for suspected irregularities in complaint handling. Read the full story.
