Express 5: Communal clashes surge after BJP-JD(U) split; Low prices make for bitter sugar harvest

Bihar has seen over 170 incidents of communal clashes since June 2013, when the BJP parted ways with the JD(U) government.

Read: Now Bihar simmers: communal clashes surge after BJP-JD(U) split

2. Seeds of crisis II

In 2013-14, India shipped out about 2.2 million tonnes of its 24.3 million tonnes production.

Dealing with restive cane growers will probably be the first major challenge that Devendra Fadnavis will face as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Read: Low prices and non-viable exports make for bitter sugar harvest

3. Maoist

PLGA members in training at Porahat, Jharkhand. (Source: Express photo by Manas Choudhary)

A platoon commander of the CPI (Maoist)’s People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army has confessed that the outfit is not in a healthy state in its former stronghold of Porahat sub-zone

Read: A Maoist leader admits ground lost in stronghold

4. Opinion

ANI’s attempt to question Vadra on camera, showed off his talents for boorish behaviour as he glared coldly at the ANI reporter and smacked away the microphone imperiously before delivering a menacing warning.

Read: The award goes to

5. Sports

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid during the book launch in Mumbai on Wednesday. ( Source: Express photo by Pradip Das)

Sachin Tendulkar, at the launch of his autobiography, was on stage with Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly and the three joked recalling that tumultuous Test match day in Multan.

Read: No fireworks, just high-fives