Mon Jan 13 06:53:17 UTC 2025: ## Bihar Minister’s Brother Arrested After Dramatic Raid, Rupee Falls Against Dollar, and BCCI Elects New Secretary
**Patna, Bihar, Mumbai, India** – A series of significant events unfolded across India today. In Bihar, police conducted a dramatic raid, using a JCB to remove a Fortune car belonging to a minister’s brother, who was subsequently arrested. The details of the charges against him remain unclear.
Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee continued its downward trend, falling by 27 paise against the US dollar. This adds to concerns about India’s economic outlook.
In other news from Bihar, a case has been filed against Pappu Yadav in Patna following protests by his supporters, who created disturbances under the guise of a state-wide shutdown.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the election of Devajit Saikia as its new secretary. Saikia, a former first-class cricketer from Assam, replaces Jay Shah, who assumed the role of ICC chairman in December 2022. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the new treasurer, succeeding Ashish Shelar. Saikia’s appointment has been met with congratulations from Assam’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal. The BCCI also confirmed that the IPL will commence on March 23rd.
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