Fri Dec 13 19:45:00 UTC 2024: **Headline: Bihar PSC Exam Paper Leak Allegations Spark Protests; International Surface Engineering Conference Planned in Ranchi**

**PATNA, INDIA** – Protests erupted in Patna today following allegations of a paper leak in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th preliminary examination. Candidates accused the commission of irregularities, while the BPSC denied the claims. Further details are awaited.

**RANCHI, INDIA** – The Department of Physics at BIT Mesra will host the second Indo-European Symposium on Surface Engineering (IESS-2024) on December 11th and 12th. Over 100 experts from countries including India, the US, Switzerland, Austria, and Portugal will attend, discussing advancements and applications of surface engineering in various sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Dr. Naresh Chandra Murmu, Director of CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur, will be the chief guest.

**MUMBAI, INDIA** (Additional unrelated item found in the original text): A picture of actor Allu Arjun has surfaced following his arrest (details not specified in original text).

**NEW DELHI, INDIA** (Additional unrelated item found in the original text): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reportedly taunted Rahul Gandhi, suggesting some individuals merely pay lip service to the Constitution.

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