Sat Feb 22 17:07:07 UTC 2025: ## Bihar Road Accident Claims 11 Lives, Former RBI Governor Appointed to PMO
**Patna, Bihar:** A tragic road accident in Bihar has claimed the lives of 11 people returning from the Kumbh Mela. Six bodies were cremated without being brought home, highlighting the devastating impact on families. In other accident news, eight separate road incidents across the state resulted in 18 fatalities.
Separately, the Land for Job case involving the Lalu family is nearing a verdict, with potential legal repercussions looming.
In a significant development in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2. Das, a highly respected economist and former IAS officer, has held numerous key positions, including serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. This appointment is seen as strengthening the PMO’s administrative capabilities.
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