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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.

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.

See a dirty toilet on highway? Click, report and earn Rs 1,000 FASTag credit

INDIA

See a dirty toilet on highway? Click, report and earn Rs 1,000 FASTag credit

The highway users can upload geo-tagged pictures through the latest version of the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app and provide details such as user’s name, location, vehicle registration number and mobile number to get the FASTag credit.

Sunjay Kapur's inheritance dispute: Karisma Kapoor’s children call Priya Sachdev ‘acute gambler’

ENTERTAINMENT

Sunjay Kapur's inheritance dispute: Karisma Kapoor’s children call Priya Sachdev ‘acute gambler’

Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani questioned the authenticity of Sunjay Kapur's will and said before Justice Jyoti Singh, “The lady (Priya Sachdev) is an acute gambler, good luck to her."

Delhi braces for pollution spike, authorities enforce GRAP-I measures as air quality worsens

INDIA

Delhi braces for pollution spike, authorities enforce GRAP-I measures as air quality worsens

This marks the first formal activation of pollution control measures for the season, setting the stage for coordinated action across Delhi and NCR districts in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan as well as Punjab.

Folk singer Maithili Thakur joins BJP, says 'contesting elections not my goal'

INDIA

Folk singer Maithili Thakur joins BJP, says 'contesting elections not my goal'

The Election Commission of India also acknowledged her influence and popularity by naming her the State Icon of Bihar.

'They dragged me, threatened to call more men': Durgapur gang-rape survivor recounts horror

INDIA

'They dragged me, threatened to call more men': Durgapur gang-rape survivor recounts horror

The victim’s father has expressed fear for his daughter’s safety and said he wants her to stay in Odisha and continue her education there.

Bihar polls: NDA allies tussle over constituency allocation

INDIA

Bihar polls: NDA allies tussle over constituency allocation

Polls for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly are set to take place on November 6 and November 11, and the counting of votes will be held on November 14

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