BJP on Tuesday released the first list of 71 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections. Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary to contest from Tarapur, Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha from Lakhisarai, State Minister Nitin Nabin from Bankipur and Renu Devi to contest from Bettiah.

Sandeep Kumar, who had been serving as an Assistant Sub-Inspector in Rohtak’s Cyber Cell, was investigating a corruption case against Puran Kumar. In a final video message, he said he was sacrificing his life for the truth. Read on for more on this.

Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor was sent on leave amid mounting political and public pressure, as opposition leaders demanded strict action against those named in the suicide note.