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1cr jobs, free education, metro services: NDA releases Bihar manifesto
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
BJP lodges complaint against Rahul Gandhi for Modi 'dance' jibe
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shah responds to Rahul Gandhi's 'dance' jibe at Modi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'2 yuvraajs abusing me nonstop': Modi targets Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.
RSS gets nod for march in Mallikarjun Kharge's stronghold Gurmitkal
The Yadgir district administration has granted permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for a route march in Gurmitkal, Karnataka, which is the political stronghold of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
'Bihar CM seat not empty': Shah confirms Nitish Kumar's post
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made it clear that Nitish Kumar will continue as the chief minister of Bihar if the ruling alliance wins.
'Tell Modi to dance...he'll dance': Rahul Gandhi in Bihar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his Bihar poll campaign on Wednesday by launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Muzaffarpur.
'Mahagathbandhan's manifesto our resolution; all promises will be fulfilled': Tejashwi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has said that the manifesto of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is a promise to voters.
Congress leader sings Bangladesh national anthem at meeting; ignites controversy
A political controversy has erupted in Assam's Barak Valley after senior Congress leader Bidhu Bhushan Das sang "Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobasi," the national anthem of Bangladesh, during a party meeting.
BJP leader shot; he allegedly intervened in 'love jihad' case
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead in broad daylight in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district on Tuesday.
Prashant Kishor in trouble over voter IDs; ECI issues notice
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor is reportedly registered as a voter in both West Bengal and Bihar.
Priyank Kharge, Himanta Sarma exchange barbs over semiconductor investments
A war of words has erupted between Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
'Artificial Yamuna': AAP, BJP in war of words over Chhath
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government of creating an "artificial Yamuna" at Vasudev Ghat. The site is where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Chhath Puja festivities.
Nationwide SIR; phase 2 begins for 12 states tomorrow: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories.
'Will scrap Waqf Bill if voted to power': Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised to scrap the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Bihar if his alliance comes to power.
MP minister calls Indore molestation 'lesson' for cricketers, sparks outrage
A motorcyclist in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly molested two Australian women cricketers on Thursday.
ECI to announce schedule for nationwide electoral rolls revision tomorrow
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in multiple states on October 27.
Vijay to meet Karur stampede victims' families tomorrow in Mamallapuram
Actor-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Vijay, is set to meet the families of the Karur stampede victims on Monday, News18 reported, citing a source from his party.
Tejashwi rebuts Chirag's charge of 'no Muslim RJD chief minister'
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has slammed Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan over his remarks on the RJD's stance toward Muslim political representation in Bihar.
Tejashwi touts EBC deputy CM pick; taunts BJP on Muslims
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its criticism of the Mahagathbandhan's choice of a deputy chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Nitish will not be CM again if NDA wins: Tejashwi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been "hijacked" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
National Conference sweeps J&K's Rajya Sabha polls; wins 3 seats
Farooq Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) leaders Sajad Kichloo, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan and GS (Shammi) Oberoi have won the election to Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir.
Tamil Nadu voter list revision to begin in a week
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Madras High Court that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu will start within a week.
Congress's Udit Raj claims family forcibly evicted from Delhi bungalow
Congress leader Udit Raj has alleged that his family was forcibly evicted from their Pandara Park bungalow in New Delhi, despite the matter being sub judice.
Mahua Moitra's 'I agree' to anti-India Diwali post sparks outrage
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has found herself in hot water after she supported a social media post that criticized Indians celebrating Diwali abroad.
'NDA will break own record': Modi kickstarts Bihar election campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s election campaign in Bihar's Samastipur on Friday, stating, "Bihar will keep 'jungle raj' at bay; vote for good governance."
J&K holds 1st Rajya Sabha elections since 2019 today
Jammu and Kashmir is all set to hold its first Rajya Sabha elections since the region was reorganized in 2019 on Friday.
'Zero...respect': BJP slams Kerala minister's conduct during president's Sabarimala visit
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala leader Anoop Antony Joseph has slammed State Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan for his behavior during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the Sabarimala temple.
Mahagathbandhan announces Tejashwi as CM's face, Mukesh Sahani as deputy
The Mahagathbandhan opposition alliance has announced Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Joint presser but with only Tejashwi's poster, BJP mocks Mahagathbandhan
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a jab at the Mahagathbandhan alliance after a press conference poster showed only Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.
'Sarfaraz dropped because of surname?' Congress leader's post triggers row
Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed has stirred a controversy with her recent remarks on the non-selection of cricketer Sarfaraz Khan for India's upcoming cricket assignments.
Siddaramaiah in 'final phase' of political career: Son Yathindra
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra, has said that his father is in the "final phase" of his political career.
₹25,000cr halal certification money misused for terrorism, 'love jihad': Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned people against buying halal-certified products.
'Great idea but...': Chidambaram responds to Mazumdar-Shaw's road repair offer
Congress MP P Chidambaram has welcomed Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's proposal to reportedly fund the development of 10-15 roads in Bengaluru.
'Loan waivers, ₹30,000 salary for Jeevika Didis': Tejashwi's poll promises
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised to make all Jeevika CM (community mobilizer) Didis permanent government employees if his party comes to power in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Prashant Kishor alleges BJP 'pressure' made 3 JSP candidates withdraw
Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of coercing and intimidating his party candidates, forcing them to withdraw from the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
'Only...slight AQI change': Delhi minister defends Diwali after pollution spike
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that the spike in the city's pollution levels cannot be pinned on Diwali.
Seat-sharing dilemma to make Tejashwi campaign against his party candidate
In a bizarre turn of events, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav will campaign against his own party's candidate in the upcoming Bihar elections.
BJP workers 'purify' Pune fort with gaumutra after namaz offered
A viral video showing members of the Muslim community offering namaz inside Pune's historic Shaniwar Wada fort has triggered a political storm.
Bihar Assembly elections: Hemant Soren's JMM withdraws; blames 'political conspiracy'
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has withdrawn from the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
₹23 crore-worth liquor seized in dry Bihar ahead of election
Since the announcement of the Bihar assembly election schedule on October 6, enforcement agencies have seized liquor, cash, drugs, and freebies worth ₹64.13 crore.
'Nothing called...friendly fight': Chirag Paswan targets Mahagathbandhan over seat clash
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has slammed the opposition Mahagathbandhan for fielding candidates on common seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Tej Pratap booked for using police logo on private vehicle
Tej Pratap Yadav, the chief of Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been booked for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Bihar.
Bihar polls: RJD fields 143 candidates; Tejashwi to contest Raghopur
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has declared its list of 143 candidates for the upcoming state elections, a reduction of one seat from the 2020 election, when it contested 144 seats.
'Lost ticket because I didn't pay bribe': Bihar Congress MLA
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, a sitting MLA from Kasba, Afaque Alam, has accused top party leaders, including Congress chief Rajesh Ram, state in-charge Krishna Allavaru, and legislative party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan, of demanding bribes.
Bihar elections: Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary faces age, education controversies
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary continues to be embroiled in a controversy over his age and educational qualifications. The questions were first raised by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor.
'Follow alliance dharma': Pappu Yadav to Lalu Prasad
Pappu Yadav has urged Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to maintain alliance discipline by withdrawing candidates from seats already allotted to allies.
RJD leader protests ticket denial, tears kurta outside Lalu's home
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Madan Shah staged a dramatic protest outside party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's residence in Patna.
No water in fire system: Politicos slam Delhi government
A massive fire, which broke out at the Brahmaputra Apartments in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon, has ignited a political storm, with opposition leaders criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government for its alleged negligence.