Police say probe into Nitish Katara case convict Sukhdev Pehalwan’s mysterious death will rely on forensic findings as questions swirl over coincidence or conspiracy

Bihar’s ruling NDA alliance launched its election manifesto, “Sankalp Patra,” promising jobs and development. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav, dismissed it as “jumla,” demanding an apology for the state’s alleged failures over 20 years of NDA rule. Congress echoed the criticism, questioning the manifesto’s timing and the chief minister’s limited role.

Two young men from Haryana’s Karnal district, promised jobs in Spain, are now held captive in Iran. Traffickers are reportedly torturing them and threatening to sell their kidneys if a ransom isn’t paid. Their families have filed a police complaint and are appealing to the government for their safe return.