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Mira Sen has covered Indian politics and national developments for over a decade, closely tracking elections, national parties, policymakers, on-the-ground developments — and their impact on citizens.

AAP releases list of 40 star campaigners for Bihar election, including Arvind Kejriwal

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AAP releases list of 40 star campaigners for Bihar election, including Arvind Kejriwal

.Former Delhi CM Atishi, Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj, Punjab President and Minister Aman Arora, and former Delhi ministers Gopal Rai and Imran Hussain are also in the list

Delhi AQI Today: GRAP II curbs kick in as national capital's air turns 'very poor' on Diwali morning

INDIA

Delhi AQI Today: GRAP II curbs kick in as national capital's air turns 'very poor' on Diwali morning

GRAP categorizes air quality into four escalating stages — Stage I (Poor, AQI 201–300), Stage II (Very Poor, 301–400), Stage III (Severe, 401–450), and Stage IV (Severe Plus, above 450).

'Learn from Christmas': Akhilesh Yadav’s Diwali remark sparks BJP, VHP backlash

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'Learn from Christmas': Akhilesh Yadav’s Diwali remark sparks BJP, VHP backlash

Yadav’s statement drew immediate backlash from the BJP and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), who accused him of “mocking” Diwali and “glorifying” foreign traditions.

BJP MPs defending people who are defying the service conduct rules: Priyank Kharge hits back at Tejashvi Surya

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BJP MPs defending people who are defying the service conduct rules: Priyank Kharge hits back at Tejashvi Surya

On Saturday, Surya labelled the action by Karnataka government as an “act of high handedness" and assured that the order will be swiftly overturned. Speaking exclusively to CNN-News18, Surya, who is also a legal professional, confirmed he would personally intervene in the case, challenging the suspension before the relevant tribunal and court.

Watch | Samosa vendor snatches passenger’s watch at Jabalpur railway station

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Watch | Samosa vendor snatches passenger’s watch at Jabalpur railway station

The Jabalpur DRM has ordered immediate action against the vendor. The RPF arrested him within hours, and a case has been registered.

‘Sab kuch luta ke…’: Asaduddin Owaisi's jibe at J&K CM Omar Abdullah over PSA removal remark

ASSEMBLY-ELECTION

‘Sab kuch luta ke…’: Asaduddin Owaisi's jibe at J&K CM Omar Abdullah over PSA removal remark

The Lok Sabha MP further stated that removing PSA has dawned on a "truncated elected government" even though previous governments in Jammu and Kashmir extended detentions of some people.

'Bihar is saved': BJP slams Mahagathbandhan as JMM breaks ranks over seat-sharing

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'Bihar is saved': BJP slams Mahagathbandhan as JMM breaks ranks over seat-sharing

While the NDA has already finalised its seat-sharing arrangement, the opposition remains stuck in intense negotiations, even as nominations for the first phase of polling have closed.

'15 years of jungle raj...': Amit Shah launches scathing attack on Lalu Yadav ahead of Bihar polls

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'15 years of jungle raj...': Amit Shah launches scathing attack on Lalu Yadav ahead of Bihar polls

Polling for the Bihar elections 2025 will take place on November 6 and 11. The results will be announced on November 14.

Gujarat cabinet reshuffle: 26 ministers take oath; Harsh Sanghavi is new deputy CM, Rivaba Jadeja among fresh faces

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Gujarat cabinet reshuffle: 26 ministers take oath; Harsh Sanghavi is new deputy CM, Rivaba Jadeja among fresh faces

A day ahead of the planned expansion, all 16 ministers except chief minister Bhupendra Patel tendered their resignation

Tejas Mk1A jet takes maiden flight in Nashik in boost to India's air prowess: Watch

INDIA

Tejas Mk1A jet takes maiden flight in Nashik in boost to India's air prowess: Watch

HAL's new production line at Nashik is set to produce eight LCA Mk1A aircraft annually initially, with scope for rapid expansion.

EC calls Bihar SIR accurate; slams approach of political parties, ADR towards exercise

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EC calls Bihar SIR accurate; slams approach of political parties, ADR towards exercise

The poll panel denies the allegation of the petitioners that there was a "disproportionate exclusion of Muslims" from the final electoral roll of the state prepared after the months-long SIR exercise.

US singer Mary Millben blasts Rahul Gandhi for remarks against Modi: 'Won't understand, don't possess acumen to be PM'

INDIA

US singer Mary Millben blasts Rahul Gandhi for remarks against Modi: 'Won't understand, don't possess acumen to be PM'

Millben, who has often lavished praise on Modi's leadership, lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for claiming that the Indian Prime Minister is "frightened" of US President Donald Trump.

Grenade attack at Indian Army camp in Assam's Kakopathar, three soldiers injured: Report

INDIA

Grenade attack at Indian Army camp in Assam's Kakopathar, three soldiers injured: Report

Local reports claim that the ambush was carried out by a joint group of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K-YA) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-Independent), both proscribed insurgent outfits.

Bihar Elections 2025: Full list of JD(U) candidates in 101 seats

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Bihar Elections 2025: Full list of JD(U) candidates in 101 seats

The first list, which was released on Wednesday, disclosed the names of 57 candidates, whereas the second list had 44 names. The second list included several ministers like Sheila Mandal, Vijendra Prasad Yadav, Leshi Singh, Jayant Raj and Mohd Zama Khan featuring among the nominees.

'Karnataka already feeling the burn': Nara Lokesh after Google plans to build AI hub in Vizag

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'Karnataka already feeling the burn': Nara Lokesh after Google plans to build AI hub in Vizag

I will not react to the statements of Nara Lokesh or someone else. There are 25 lakh IT professionals and 2 lakh foreigners working in Bengaluru. Bengaluru's contribution to the country is immense, says Karnataka Deputy CM.

With just over 24 hours for nomination deadline, Tejashwi Yadav's ultimatum to key ally

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With just over 24 hours for nomination deadline, Tejashwi Yadav's ultimatum to key ally

As per reports and repeated indications by Rashtriya Janata Dal -- the senior partner in Mahagathbandhan, the Congress is likely to get a less number of seats than the last elections due to its performance in the 2020 assembly polls. In the last state election, the INC managed to secure only 19 out of 70 seats it contested.

4 Muslim candidates in JD(U)'s final list of 44 names for Bihar election

INDIA

4 Muslim candidates in JD(U)'s final list of 44 names for Bihar election

The party has fielded four Muslim candidates, Saba Zafar from Amour, Manzar Alam from Jokihat, Shagufta Azim from Araria, and Mohd Zama Khan from Chainpur.

‘JDU no longer with Nitish Kumar’: Tejashwi Yadav says 3 leaders ‘sold to BJP’ now running party

INDIA

‘JDU no longer with Nitish Kumar’: Tejashwi Yadav says 3 leaders ‘sold to BJP’ now running party

After filing his nomination, Tejashwi launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, claiming that the Janata Dal (United) is no longer under his control.

'Govt not ready to evolve': Supreme Court after Centre opposes giving death row convicts option of lethal injection

INDIA

'Govt not ready to evolve': Supreme Court after Centre opposes giving death row convicts option of lethal injection

Senior advocate Rishi Malhotra, who has filed the petition, says at least an option should be given to a condemned prisoner as to whether he wanted hanging or lethal injection as a mode of execution.

'Lynching is order of the day': Allahabad HC slams UP govt over violence in name of cow protection

INDIA

'Lynching is order of the day': Allahabad HC slams UP govt over violence in name of cow protection

A bench of Justices Abdul Moin and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary observed that lawlessness in the name of “cow protection" threatens the rule of law.

Tamil Nadu to ban Hindi hoardings, movies, songs? CM Stalin likely to table bill in assembly today

INDIA

Tamil Nadu to ban Hindi hoardings, movies, songs? CM Stalin likely to table bill in assembly today

The move, ahead of the 2026 Assembly election, is a likely response to what the DMK has been describing as the imposition of Hindi over regional languages.

Prashant Kishor tweaks prediction for JD(U) in Bihar elections: 'Picture grown bleaker'

INDIA

Prashant Kishor tweaks prediction for JD(U) in Bihar elections: 'Picture grown bleaker'

He also claimed that there was "complete chaos" in NDA, and it was still unclear which seats the BJP would contest and where the JD(U) wants to field its candidates.

Bihar election: Congress clears names of 18 candidates, says report

INDIA

Bihar election: Congress clears names of 18 candidates, says report

There were at least 10 seats where multiple candidates were competing for party tickets. Thus the party formed a sub-committee which will be headed by Rajya Sabha member Ajay Maken, says report.

20 killed as moving Jaisalmer–Jodhpur bus catches fire

INDIA

20 killed as moving Jaisalmer–Jodhpur bus catches fire

The driver stopped the bus along the roadside, but within moments, the flames engulfed the vehicle.

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