INDIA
Contrasting fortunes of RJD & LJP: Vote share almost intact but wild swing in seat tally — here’s why
The RJD's vote share dipped by a mere 0.11 percentage point this year while the LJP(RV)'s share declined by a paltry 0.69%.
INDIA
Bihar's strong mandate for BJP insulates it against Nitish pulling a Nitish
BJP has won a solid 89 seats in the 243-member assembly, its second best performance after 2010. The JD(U) came a close second with 85 seats.
INDIA
Big winners and losers of Bihar elections: Nitish Kumar, 'Vote chori', MY maths
The biggest winner of the election was clearly the NDA, which has delivered a crushing blow to the Mahagathbandhan and is on its way to win over 200 seats
INDIA
10 big takeaways from Bihar election results: NDA's double century, MGB's lowest total, PK's golden duck
The NDA steamrolled the Mahagathbandhan in the final assembly election of the year, poised to win over 200 seats in the 243-member Bihar assembly. Here's an analysis of the landslide victory of NDA.
INDIA
Bihar elections: Will Nitish make history or can Tejashwi's MGB defy predictions? All eyes on Nov 14 counting
The pollsters have widely predicted an NDA victory in the state and another electoral loss for the Mahagathbandhan of RJD, Congress and Left Parties.
INDIA
Bihar Polls: Will Nitish make history or become history? Spotlight on JD(U)'s tally on Nov 14
Under Nitish, Bihar has witnessed a relieving shift from the days of anarchy under the Lalu-Rabri period to an era of good governance and development.
INDIA
Bihar exit poll results: Landslide for NDA, crash-landing for Tejashwi's Grand Alliance, Prashant Kishor eats humble pie
Exit polls have predicted a thumping victory for the ruling NDA in Bihar and another setback for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan.
WORLD
How Asim Munir's god-like elevation in Pakistan surpasses even Zia-ul-Haq's highly controversial 8th amendment
Under the 27th amendment, Munir is poised to assume a new and vastly powerful role as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
INDIA
Nitish Kumar rues 'RJD mistake', Tejashwi Yadav mocks 'chacha's nature' as Bihar poll campaign intensifies
Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav — former allies who are spearheading their respective alliances — took potshots at each other on Friday.
INDIA
PM Modi's Diwali greetings for Trump has a subtle message for Pakistan
PM Modi thanked Trump for his phone call on the occasion of Diwali and called upon the "two great democracies" to "stand united against terrorism".
TRENDS
Creator's stunning video of 'magical' Bengaluru skies on Diwali leaves internet in awe, including FM Sitharaman
"This has come out so well. The canvas is artistic. Brush strokes are camera exposure. Great effort," the finance minister said.
BUSINESS
Big-ticket defence projects in pipeline, Cochin Shipyard powers Indian Navy’s Atmanirbhar push
The shipbuilder, one of India’s largest, is working on several big-ticket defence projects, including anti-submarine and missile vessel
BUSINESS
Cochin Shipyard CMD talks mega defence projects for Navy, says ready to build next aircraft carrier
In an interview to Moneycontrol, CSL CMD Madhu S Nair speaks about ongoing defence projects for Navy, global collaborations and readiness to build the next aircraft carrier.
WORLD
Islamabad's irony: Pakistan mirrors India amid tense border clashes with Afghanistan
Islamabad has claimed that the TTP's leadership and many of its fighters are based in Afghanistan, a charge denied by the Taliban administration.
WORLD
Veteran Pakistan journalist slams media blackout of TLP stir, says people relying on Indian TV channels for info
Lahore city has been virtually paralysed following violent clashes between police and the TLP workers
WORLD
Red-faced Starmer, awkward Sharif, coy Meloni: 6 viral moments from Gaza summit, courtesy Donald Trump
From Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif being put in the dock over ties with India to Trump's near-flirtatious remarks on Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni - the summit was full of viral moments that became a fodder for social media
WORLD
Afghanistan-Pakistan ties unravel: US analyst reveals 'two fundamental truths' behind deadly border clashes
The TTP, which was modelled on the Afghan Taliban, is one of the major reasons behind ongoing tensions
INDIA
Bihar elections: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj releases 2nd list, Raghopur suspense continues
Political strategist-turned-politician Kishor was present among other party leaders while releasing the list. The party had released its first of 51 candidates on October 9.
INDIA
Gaza peace summit: What is India's stand on Israel-Palestine conflict?
PM Modi had welcomed the agreement on the first phase the Gaza peace plan signed between Israel and Hamas.
WORLD
Why did Maria Corina Machado win the Nobel Peace Prize
"She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
WORLD
Pakistan cops take 'extraordinary measures' to keep 'mercenary-like' extremist outfit from unleashing anti-Gaza stir
Police have adopted unconventional methods to block TLP protesters, including placing shipping containers and sealing the city’s entry and exit points.
WORLD
Pak extremist outfit thwarts bid to arrest hardliner Saad Rizvi; cops attacked, fears grow of massive anti-Israel stir
According to police sources, the group had summoned a large number of activists to Lahore, where many had gathered in temporary shelters.
INDIA
Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif says chances of war with India 'very real', resorts to religious rhetoric
The communal undertones in Asif's latest remarks echo similar statements made by Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, who has been using religion to spread hatred against India.
WORLD
Pakistani Senator faces action for blasting 'salesman' Asim Munir's US visit
The move comes just days after Wali tore into Field Marshal Asim Munir’s high-profile visit to the White House and his meeting with Trump.
