Uday

A speeding sand-laden tractor collided with a motorcycle near Hoor village on NH-39, resulting in the deaths of maternal uncle uday Pal, 25, and nephew Ankaj Pal, 22. uday was traveling for work, and Ankaj was dropping him at Garhwa Road junction. Locals attribute frequent accidents to illegal sand tractor operations and rash driving.

Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, urged India to reduce its reliance on foreign capital and cultivate a robust domestic pool of long-term risk capital for true self-reliance. He emphasized that companies should prioritize building businesses with a three-to-five-year vision over short-term stock price fluctuations, advocating for stronger domestic private equity and venture capital ecosystems.

Dispute Halts Decisions On Key Agenda Items

The Mahayuti alliance has tentatively agreed on a seat-sharing formula for MLC polls. The BJP is set to contest 11 out of 17 seats, with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and the NCP each vying for three. Final decisions on these allocations will be made by top leaders soon, considering existing candidates and party strengths.

In light of unpredictable monsoon patterns, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has called on officials to gear up for possible floods and drought conditions. He has stressed the importance of readiness, urging district magistrates to heighten vigilance, bolster flood defenses, and ensure that vital resources such as potable water and fodder are distributed efficiently.

Prashant Kishor has relocated to a Patna ashram until the Bihar assembly polls, aiming for his Jan Suraaj Party to make an impact after a previous electoral setback. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son's cabinet induction and urged voters to prioritize their future over caste or monetary inducements, warning of potential economic challenges from West Asian conflicts.

India must cut reliance on foreign capital & build a strong domestic pool: uday Kotak

Gallery Silver Scapes launched "Silent Stories," Sri Lankan artist Shanaka Kulathunga's first solo exhibition in India, at CCA Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The showcase features 41 oil paintings and 8 digital prints exploring identity and human connection, fostering a significant cultural dialogue between India and Sri Lanka.

Bihar has unveiled a list of 225 fire hot zones after assessing existing safety protocols. The primary culprit behind these hazards? Short circuits. In response, officials are pushing for thorough electrical safety audits, particularly in sensitive sites such as hospitals and coaching centers.

Real-time pond surveillance system aims to reduce shrimp crop losses

Karnataka Youth Congress will protest at Raj Bhavan on May 21 over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding accountability from the Centre. Senior Congress leaders will join the march, supporting students affected by the controversy and urging no re-examination in unaffected states.