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RJD MP Manoj Jha condemned recurring paper leaks and unemployment issues plaguing Bihar's youth. The party intends to present a memorandum to the Governor while raising concerns about police violence during protests, highlighting the urgency for solutions rather than empty promises.Police use water cannons to disperse RJD supporters during a protest march towards the Lok Bhawan against the dictatorial attitude of the state government and over the alleged firing of an AK-47 rifle against student protesters in Siwan district last month, in Patna, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (PTI)The Bihar Police on Wednesday used water cannon to disperse Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders and workers who were carrying out a foot march towards Lok Bhavan in Patna over issues of paper leaks, unemployment and problems faced by students and youth in the state.The march was held following RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav's announcement of a protest march to Raj Bhavan over the alleged collapse of the examination system and law and order situation in the state.RJD march in PatnaRJD MP Manoj Jha said students and youth across the country, particularly in Bihar, were angry over recurring paper leaks and unemployment."Students and youth across the country, especially in Bihar, are angry. Paper leaks have become a pattern. Young people can no longer bear the burden of unemployment. They do not want rhetoric; they want solutions," Jha told ANI.RJD MLA Alok Kumar Mehta said the party was marching with students and youth to submit a memorandum to the Governor highlighting their concerns, including the issue of paper leaks."It is our right, and when the government does not listen, the Governor is the constitutional custodian of the state. Under the senior leadership, we are going with the youth and students of Bihar. We will submit a memorandum to the Governor regarding students' problems, including the paper leak issue," Mehta said.RJD MP Misa Bharti also raised the issue of police: a police constable firing an AK-47 rifle during a student protest in Bihar's Siwan district last month."We have heard that the Bihar government in the Supreme Court has admitted that the AK-47 was used (against students). The Bihar govt should have been asked by the court who permitted the use of AK-47 in a protest. If the DM gave permission, he should be suspended. This Bihar govt is killing the future of students of Bihar," she said.Police will use excessive force: Tejashwi YadavEarlier, on Tuesday, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed apprehension about "excessive use of force" by the administration during the party's march to Lok Bhavan.At a press conference, he claimed student leaders were being "rounded up" and "many youths may be prevented from boarding trains" to join the march."We have learnt that the police has picked up many student leaders in Patna and they might stop youths from boarding trains tomorrow when they are likely to join us in large numbers," he said."Our spirits are not down, but we do suspect that tomorrow police may take recourse to excessive use of force like it had done against students in the recent past," the RJD working president said.He demanded an inquiry to ascertain "on whose orders" a police constable in Siwan district "opened fire from an AK-47" during the state-wide student protest on July 25.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. HomeNewsIndiaBihar Police use water cannon at RJD march towards Lok Bhavan in Patna over paper leaks, unemployment | WatchMore

The directorate had earlier asked the authorities to take appropriate coordinated action in this regard in order to prevent students from participating in these programmes. They were also asked to submit reports giving details of the action they have taken.The TN School Education Department comes under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.(ANI )The Tamil Nadu Department of Collegiate Education on Monday withdrew an order it had issued to School Education Department, Higher Education Department, Police Department, and district administration to coordinate and ensure that youth and students do not participate in protests organised by Left-wing parties and the Tamil Nadu wing of the Cockroach Janta Party.The directorate had earlier asked the authorities to take appropriate coordinated action in this regard in order to prevent students from participating in these programmes. They were also asked to submit reports giving details of the action they have taken.Later on Tuesday, Joint Director of Collegiate Education Cynthia Selvi P said that the earlier communication was being withdrawn. The order was issued to principals of all Government Arts and Science Colleges across Tamil Nadu.The College Education Department comes under the authority of the Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay.What did the earlier order say?The earlier order issued by the College Education Department requested authorities for "departmental coordination and coordinated joint action be taken between the departments of school education, higher education, police and district administration to prevent students and youth from participating in the protests organized by the Left parties and the Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janata Party.""Therefore, I request you to take appropriate coordinated action to prevent students and youth from participating in the protests organized by the Left parties and the Tamil Nadu Kakroch Janata Party, and to send the details of the action taken to this office immediately," it added.This order was later withdrawn.What is the Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janta Party?The Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janta Party is a wing of the CJP in the state. As per its official website, The TNCJP has more than 2,600 members across 38 districts and 234 constituencies.The 'About' section of their official website says that "The TAMILNADU Cockroach Janata Party is the state chapter of CJP, fighting for the rights of TAMILNADU's working class, farmers, youth, and marginalized communities."The party also claimed that the current political system is speaking for big corporations and elites while having forgotten the common people."Corruption, unemployment, and resource exploitation have reached their peak. CJP was formed to create a genuine, fearless, and uncompromising voice for ordinary people," the party states.Besides Tamil Nadu, the CJP is also present in Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Maharashtra.The party is also allegedly facing pushback by other state governments. It claimed that its planned meet-up in Kolkata had to be cancelled because of "threats from BJP leaders" along with "massive pressure from the state".About the AuthorSayak BasuSayak Basu is a digital journalist with more than seven years of experience in covering general news, politics, science, cricket, and football. He brings a sharp editorial eye and a keen attention to detail in the newsroom. Sayak focuses on breaking stories, analysis of political and sporting events, and new scientific research that is pushing the limits of civilisation. He has earlier worked for publications like NewsBytes, Cinemaholic, Zacks Investment Research, and Deccan Herald. Sayak currently serves as an Assistant Editor at Livemint where he runs daily news operations. Sayak has a master's degree in English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Based out of Bengaluru, he has a keen interest in world cinema, literature, sports, and music. Stay updated with the latest Trending,

Declassified: Operation Sindoor featured accounts from leaders including NSA Ajit Doval and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi about the operation.The modules are aimed at familiarising students with the country’s military prowess during Operation Sindoor (AFP)Operation Sindoor carried out by Indian Armed forces is perhaps still giving Pakistani establishment sleepless nights.In a 600+word social media statement shared post midnight, the Pakistani Army reacted to the documentary series on Discovery about India’s Operation Sindoor launched in response to the deadlly Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025.The two-part documentary Declassified: Operation Sindoor, which premiered on August 15, features senior Indian military and security officials who were involved in the planning and execution of the operation, which was launched on May 7, 2025.The 2 AM statementIn a statement issued on social media at 2 AM, the Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the official spokesperson of the Pakistan Armed Forces, said: “Indian content creators have produced a highly dramatised, coloured and factually inaccurate account of so-called Operation Sindoor, packaged as a documentary featuring senior political and military leadership of India.”According to DGISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Declassified: Operation Sindoor, lack of nuance and seriousness.Pakistan also claimed that the documentary’s account contains fundamental contradictions, including on the Pahalgam terror attack and how Operation Sindoor ended.Declassified: Operation Sindoor featured accounts from leaders including NSA Ajit Doval and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi about the operation.Doval said India's generosity and tolerance should not be mistaken for weakness, asserting that the country can take risks and hit hard, irrespective of the consequences.The objective of the military operation, he said, was to destroy enemy camps, particularly those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.Pakistan alleged that through the documentary, India has attempted to establish a deliberate linkage between an address by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff on 16 April 2025 and the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025.DGISPR also repeated the unsubstantiated claims made by US President Donald Trump on multiple occasions about Pakistan shooting down Indian fighter jets.“Pakistan’s Armed Forces successfully thwarted Indian aggression and shot down 8 military aircraft. Pakistan subsequently conducted Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, employing Fatah precision-guided rockets & missiles, PAF precision munitions, long-range loitering munitions and precision artillery against 26 military targets, including facilities used to target Pakistani citizens,” the post on X said.The military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, lasting nearly four days, halted after they reached an understanding on the evening of May 10.DGISPR claimed that the documentary’s account of the cessation of hostilities is no less revealing.“Its own narration confirms that hostilities ended through communication between the two DGMOs and an agreed cessation of military action,” DGISPR said, adding that “A cessation of hostilities, facilitated by US, cannot subsequently be repurposed as evidence of unconditional victory.”About the AuthorBobins Vayalil AbrahamBobins loves telling the human side of all stories, from the intersection of geopolitics, international relations, and conflicts around the world. In his nearly one-and-a-half-decade career as a journalist, Bobins has covered South Asia, the Middle East, and North America, from elections to mass protests and conflicts. Bobins has also done extensive reporting on environmental issues, climate change, and sustainability, focusing on solutions and people working to make the planet a better place to live. In 2018, Bobins was awarded by Times Internet for the impact of his story on Delhi tree cuttings.

Low-budget Chinese animated movie, Niu Lai is about a newborn calf and his journey to find courage and grow into a warrior. It was released on 5 August.Niu Lai director announces next project.Some movies instantly become hits in theatres, while others disappear just as quickly. But the recently released Chinese animated film Niu Lai has turned out to be an unusual case. Mocked so much that it has now become a box office hit, even competing with Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. So what is the craze behind it?Decoding Niu Lai box office successNiu Lai is a low-budget animation film about a cow in a dream sequence. The film, which has been severely criticised on the internet, grossed 7,705 yuan ($1,140 or ₹1.09 lakh) in its first 10 days at the box office. But now, it has made more than 11.4 million yuan, as per tracking site Mao Yan.The film witnessed a huge growth in footfall and ticket sales after it went viral across social media over its confusing plot and poor graphics."You may regret for 80 minutes if you watch it, but if you don't, you'll regret it for life," BBC quoted a social media post about Niu Lai.Zero promotion, 'hand-crafted'Reportedly, the film had no promotional poster, trailer, publicity or promotional tour.“With almost no marketing budget but plenty of unexpected hype, Niu Lai has cinemas across China making their own promotional posters by hand. Theater staff are putting their finest artistic skills to work,” reported Shanghai Daily.While some on the internet dubbed the film as ‘worse than AI’, a section of people jokingly argued that it was " hand-crafted ".About Niu LaiNiu Lai (translated to The Cow Is Coming in English) is an 86-minute animated film. The film revolves around a newborn calf and its journey as it grows up. It is said that the film took more than five years to be completed by director Xin Yumeng and his mother, Sun Lifan, with no budget.The film was released on 5 August.Director reacts“If we focused all our energy on rendering precision, this film would never have been made. Between perceiving details and the overall narrative, I chose to let the story run first,” Xin Yumeng said in a radio interview for Entrepreneurial Youth Talk, as per Wenxue City.He added that he prioritised the overall story over polishing every other visual detail in the film. He believed that the audience wasn't going to inspect “every hair under a microscope”.Reportedly, Xin has moved on to his next project. This time the production has begun working on his next animated film, Yang Gao, or Sheep High. He updated about his upcoming film, “we won’t have to wait five years”.About the AuthorSneha BiswasSneha Biswas specialises in covering entertainment and pop culture, with a specialisation on Bollywood, Hollywood, OTT platforms, K-pop, K-dramas, and major developments in the US entertainment industry. She believes in telling stories that balance speed with substance, and in making entertainment journalism contextual, culturally aware, and reader-first rather than purely reactive. With over six years of experience in digital media, Sneha currently serves as a Deputy Chief Content Producer at Live Mint. She has spent more than three and a half years with the HT Group and returned to the organisation in February 2025, joining Live Mint to uplift the entertainment section. Over the past year, she has been closely involved in entertainment coverage including breaking news, explainers, trend reporting, box office reports and analysis for the audience. Sneha is Google News certified, having completed training focused on newsroom best practices, digital reporting, and SEO-driven content strategies. Her work reflects a strong understanding of audience behaviour, search trends, and the evolving consumption patterns of entertainment news across formats. Prior to her current role, Sneha has worked across multiple content and editorial functions within digital newsr

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Live UpdatesUS-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has said that there are no talks scheduled with Iran regarding a possible extension of ceasefire. Meanwhile, oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive day as the two nations remain locked in a stalemate.Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026.(REUTERS)US-Iran War LIVE: Oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive day as US and Iran remain locked in a stalemate regarding the possible extension of their ceasefire even after six months of conflict.Meanwhile, Iran has slammed the US President for claiming the Strait of Hormuz as “New US Territory”. "Just as Trump correctly wrote the name of the eternal Persian Gulf, soon his delusion regarding the Strait of Hormuz will either be corrected or we will correct the delusions of this deluded man," Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on X.What are Tehran's demands?Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfils commitments under the 14-point memorandum of understanding, including lifting the blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets and lifting oil sanctions.Ballistic missiles launched towards UAE; Iran denies claimsIran on Tuesday (local time) rejected the United Arab Emirates' claim that Tehran launched a missile towards the country, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei calling the allegations contrary to the principle of good neighbourliness and harmful to regional efforts to build trust.However, United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence on Tuesday said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country, adding that both missiles fell into the sea.US expands charges against Iranians in massive hacking schemeUS authorities expanded its prosecution of a sprawling Iranian hacking network Tuesday, bringing to 17 the number of indicted suspects for an alleged campaign against universities, companies, and government agencies.Follow updates here:19 Aug 2026, 05:49:07 AM ISTUS-Iran War LIVE: Oil rises for a fourth straight dayOil rose for a fourth day, with no sign of progress toward a resolution of the US-Iran war after almost six months of conflict.19 Aug 2026, 05:49:07 AM ISTUS-Iran War LIVE: Trump says no talks scheduled with IranA day after he claimed that his government has opened a back channel with Iran's IRGC, the US President has now said that there are no scheduled talks with Tehran as the two countries remain in stalemate over a possible ceasefire extension or peace deal.About the AuthorSayak BasuSayak Basu is a digital journalist with more than seven years of experience in covering general news, politics, science, cricket, and football. He brings a sharp editorial eye and a keen attention to detail in the newsroom. Sayak focuses on breaking stories, analysis of political and sporting events, and new scientific research that is pushing the limits of civilisation. He has earlier worked for publications like NewsBytes, Cinemaholic, Zacks Investment Research, and Deccan Herald. Sayak currently serves as an Assistant Editor at Livemint where he runs daily news operations. Sayak has a master's degree in English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Based out of Bengaluru, he has a keen interest in world cinema, literature, sports, and music. HomeNewsUs NewsUS-Iran War LIVE: Iran says ‘…will correct delusions’ as Trump backs down on Hormuz as US territory

Trump administration plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, lifting restrictions on logging and mining in national forests. This change aims to empower local managers to improve forest health, despite concerns about increased wildfire risks and impacts on ecosystems.A sign gives directions to the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Sept. 19, 2021 in Wyoming. (AP)The Trump administration announced Tuesday it is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging, road building and other development on national forest lands. The proposed rule filed by the US Forest Service would rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which bans logging, road construction, and mining in undeveloped forests, and transfer authority to local national forest managers, according to a press release from the Department of Agriculture.Roadless Area Conservation RuleThen-President Bill Clinton had signed the rule to safeguard undeveloped national forest land from commercial logging and mineral leasing, to keep ecosystems pristine and protect water supplies. The Roadless Rule limits development on nearly 59 million acres of forest, about 30% of the National Forest System.The agency described the Clinton-era rule as a one-size-fits-all restriction that has frustrated land managers and served as a barrier to reducing wildfire risks in the nation’s forests.“Our forests can’t afford another decade of inaction. Across the country, we’ve watched preventable conditions — overgrown stands, insect outbreaks and disease — turn healthy landscapes into tinderboxes,” US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement.According to the Associated Press, Rollins said the Trump administration’s proposal calls for restoring authority to local forest managers and removing barriers that have kept them from improving forest health across millions of acres.The Trump administration first announced its intention to get rid of the 2001 rule during a meeting last summer in New Mexico, even as environmental groups opposed the move, arguing that it would increase wildfire risk.Environmentalists warn of more wildfiresThe US is suffering one of its worst years for wildfires, with 7.3 million acres burned in around 49,000 fires through August 17, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.Scientists say that worsening wildfires are driven by a combination of climate change that warms and dries out forests, less logging and decades of fire suppression that has allowed fuels to build up.Environmentalists have been sounding the alarm since then and reiterated Tuesday that lifting protections would have detrimental effects for old growth forests, wildlife and water supplies.“Americans across the political spectrum have made it crystal clear that they don’t want political appointees removing protections from public lands,” said Chris Krupp, an attorney with the group WildEarth Guardians. “It would be a gross misreading of public sentiment to take the roadless rule away from Americans and our wildlife, and politicians do so at their jeopardy.”During the latter part of Trump’s first term, the federal government lifted restrictions on logging and road-building in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, something the Biden administration later reversed.Emma Powell, the Alaska Wilderness League's government affairs manager, described the Tongass as a global treasure that serves as a home for salmon runs and abundant wildlife. She added that cultures and livelihoods are connected to the forest.“From fisheries to tourism and outdoor recreation, these landscapes also support thousands of jobs and generate billions in economic activity each year,” Powell was quoted as saying by AP.David Jenkins, president of the Virginia-based nonprofit Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, criticized the proposal as fiscally irresponsible and pointed to an existing maintenance backlog that stretches into the billions of dollars.“The agency doe

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Australian triple murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions in a Melbourne court, the latest chapter in a long-running true crime saga that has riveted global audiences and become known as the Mushroom Murders.Erin Patterson, Australia’s ‘Mushroom Murderer,’ Appeals Verdict(Bloomberg) -- Australian triple murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions in a Melbourne court, the latest chapter in a long-running true crime saga that has riveted global audiences and become known as the Mushroom Murders. Patterson was found guilty in July 2025 of poisoning four relatives with death cap mushrooms, killing three of them. The victims included her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, as well as Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson.She was also found guilty of attempted murder in the case of Wilkinson’s husband, Ian. Patterson was given three life sentences, with no chance of parole for 33 years. She will be in her early 80s before she is eligible for release. Patterson is appealing her verdict at hearings scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, claiming that there were miscarriages of justice in her original trial. In addition, her lawyers describe a “fundamental irregularity” during jury sequestering that requires her convictions to be quashed, followed by a re-trial. Patterson is not expected to appear in court during the hearings. At the same time, the prosecution is appealing Patterson’s sentence, describing the 33-year non-parole period as “manifestly inadequate.”The Mushroom Murders drew crowds of journalists to the small Australian town of Leongatha, in Victoria state about two hours from Melbourne. Patterson maintained her innocence throughout the trial, where she was accused of cooking the meal containing so-called death cap mushrooms for a family lunch in July 2023.Patterson’s legal team said the poisoning had been a tragic accident, while the prosecution pointed to her cooking individual portions of the meal and putting them on differently colored plates. In his ruling, the judge said the alternate plates were so she could identify which ones were poisonous. More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com©2026 Bloomberg L.P.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. HomeNewsErin Patterson, Australia’s ‘Mushroom Murderer,’ Appeals VerdictMore

Jean-Paul Sartre’s words on humanity and creation offer a reflection on freedom, identity and the instinct to shape the world around us rather than simply exist within it.Jean-Paul Sartre’s reflection on the human desire to create connects identity, freedom and purpose in a single thought."To desire to be a human is to desire to create"– Jean-Paul SatreThe quote captures a central idea in the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre, the French philosopher, playwright and novelist whose work became closely associated with existentialism.Meaning and relevance of the quoteSartre spent much of his career examining questions of freedom, responsibility, choice and what it means for people to give meaning to their own lives.At the heart of the quote is the idea that being human involves more than simply existing. To desire to create is to want to leave some form of imprint on the world, whether through art, ideas, relationships, work or personal choices.Creation, in this sense, does not have to mean producing a painting, writing a novel or inventing something new. It can also mean deliberately building a life rather than accepting one decided by circumstances.The thought is particularly relevant to Sartre’s wider philosophy. He argued that human beings are not born with a fixed purpose that determines every aspect of their lives. Instead, people continually define themselves through the decisions they make. Creation therefore becomes an expression of freedom: each choice can contribute to the person one becomes.The quote also suggests that the human urge to create is closely connected to the desire for individuality. When someone creates, they transform an idea, feeling or possibility into something that exists beyond the moment. It is an attempt to shape reality rather than simply respond to it.A similar idea can be found in another well-known saying: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Often attributed to Confucius, the quote encourages people to look beyond unnecessary complications and focus on what gives life meaning.Taken alongside Sartre’s words, it can be read as a reminder that purpose does not always need to be discovered somewhere outside ourselves. People can give shape to their lives through what they choose to value, pursue and create.Sartre’s quote ultimately presents creation as more than an act of making something. It becomes a way of expressing freedom, defining identity and giving direction to existence. In that sense, the desire to create becomes inseparable from the desire to live deliberately and meaningfully.About the AuthorTrisha BhattacharyaTrisha Bhattacharya is a Senior Content Producer at Livemint, with over two years of experience covering entertainment news from India and beyond. She spends her days tracking what’s trending, breaking down pop culture moments, and turning fast-moving entertainment stories into sharp, engaging reads that actually make people want to click — and stay. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Lucknow University, a background that shapes her love for layered narratives, strong voices, and stories that linger long after they’re told. Before joining Livemint, Trisha worked with India Today as an entertainment journalist and film critic. There, she reviewed films, covered industry news, and built a strong foundation in storytelling and cultural analysis. Trisha enjoys working at the intersection of media, culture, and audience interest, always looking for fresh angles and formats. Films, shows, and music are not just her beat but her biggest passion — something that naturally reflects in her writing. Whether it’s cinema, streaming shows, music, or internet trends, she approaches every story with curiosity and intent. Outside the job description, she’s unapologetically passionate about films, shows, and music — sometimes a little too passionate, if you ask her. That enthusiasm often spills into her work, adding personality, urgency