MMS Rai replaced Lt Gen Philip Campose, who superannuated last evening. He was the Eastern Army Commander prior to his appointment as VCOAS.

Amit Shah has timed each of his last three visits to Bihar in a manner that it sends across a message to the electorate.

There was an improvised explosive device (IED) blast and heavy firing on Assam rifles vehicle in Changlangsu in Mon district around 2.30 pm.