ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
'For now, Nitish Kumar is the ‘dulha’ of the NDA': Chirag Paswan
Talking about NDA's campaign, he said the NDA constituents are working in a unified manner and the campaign will gather pace post Chhath. Outlining LJP's strategy he said the fight is for the bigger goal of Bihar -- 'Bihar First, Bihar First'. Paswan reiterated that he doesn't have anything against Nitish Kumar.
INDIA
12,431 men found availing benefits under Maharashtra’s women-only ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme: Report
The total wrongful disbursement amounts to approximately Rs 164.52 crore, including Rs 24.24 crore to men and Rs 140.28 crore to ineligible women, it has been learnt from the data cited in the report.
INDIA
'He chose Bharat': Nara Lokesh’s jibe fuels DMK-AIADMK row over Google’s Vizag AI hub
Earlier, after Google confirmed its investment plans, Lokesh had posted on X, “Karnataka is feeling the burn!”, triggering a social media war with Karnataka’s IT Minister Priyank Kharge.
INDIA
Amitabh Kant slams SC order as Delhi’s air quality ‘lies in shambles': 'Right to burn crackers over right to breathe'
Kant’s remarks came as Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog following Diwali celebrations, with the AQI recorded at 357 (‘very poor’ category at 1 pm, according to the CPCB.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Bihar election: Why Hemant Soren's JMM dropped out of contest days after announcing its decision to go solo
Though the JMM does not have a large voter base in Bihar, the party has stressed that it is time they reviewed the alliance in Jharkhand as well.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Bihar Election 2025: Hemant Soren's JMM drops out of race days after declaring solo contest
JMM, which holds power in Jharkhand, is part of the Opposition INDIA bloc, also comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress. The three parties also share power in Jharkhand -- an alliance which now seems to be on shaky ground.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
RJD names 143 candidates for Bihar assembly elections, Tejashwi Yadav to contest from Raghopur
Compared to the 2020 Assembly elections, the RJD is contesting on one less seat this time-144 seats in 2020 versus 143 seats in 2025.
INDIA
What was found in Banke Bihari temple treasury after five decades?
The treasury, located adjacent to the temple’s sanctum sanctorum, had remained inaccessible for more than five decades, fueling myths and speculation about its contents.
INDIA
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
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).
INDIA
'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.
INDIA
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.
TRENDS
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.
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.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
'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.
INDIA
'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.
INDIA
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
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.
INDIA
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.
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.
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.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
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.
INDIA
'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.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
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.
