In the colourful mosaic of Bihar’s political landscape, where the holy Ganges and its tributaries flow with a history of resilience and renewal, and where democratic competition for votes has brought about a social churn.

A 19-year-old man and a senior government official have ended their lives in Arunachal Pradesh, in a sensational case of a double suicide raising allegations of sexual exploitation, manipulation, and threats.

After back-to-back cases of violence against women in West Bengal hospitals, a high-level review meeting was called at the state secretariat. It was chaired by the Chief Secretary and included the principals of all medical colleges of West Bengal.