Bihar

SC flags ‘offending observations’ in verdict that said removing a woman’s salwar and pressing her chest did not establish attempted rape.

Two accused were arrested after an encounter in which both were injured, taking the number of people held to five.

The local weather office said the state has recorded 111.7 mm of rain so far in September, around 13 per cent above normal.

Bihar has received 108.8 mm of rainfall so far in September, around 20 per cent above normal, officials said.

Over 47 lakh people across 15 Bihar districts have been affected as rivers remain above danger levels and embankment breaches continue.

Seven workers suffered minor injuries after a concrete slab and beam launcher collapsed during bridge construction work in Bihar’s Vaishali district.

The state has recorded 83.6 mm of rainfall in September so far, which is 24 per cent above normal, according to the weather office.

The state has received 83.6 mm of rainfall so far in September, 24% above normal, according to the weather office.

Around 27 lakh people have been affected by floods across 13 Bihar districts as swollen rivers cross danger levels.

According to the Central Water Commission data recorded on September 6 at 10 am, the Ganga's water level at Rajghat Varanasi stood at 69.80 metres.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas and reviewed relief and rescue operations.

The Ganga water level at Gandhi Ghat is likely to rise further to 50.62 metres by 8 am on Sunday.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas and reviewed relief and rescue operations.