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RJD feud exposes Tejashwi aide Rameez, accused in UP murder
An internal rift within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has come to light after Rohini Acharya's recent allegations against key party members.
Bihar's new government likely to be sworn-in on November 19-20
The new government in Bihar is likely to be sworn in on November 19 or 20. The date of the swearing-in ceremony will depend on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schedule, NDTV reported, citing sources.
'₹14,000cr World Bank loan used in Bihar polls': Kishor's party
Uday Singh, the national president of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, has alleged that the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government diverted a ₹14,000 crore World Bank loan for election purposes.
Rahul Gandhi meets Kharge to discuss Congress's Bihar electoral loss
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge met in Delhi on Saturday to analyze the recent Bihar assembly election results.
Suspended ex-Union minister RK Singh quits BJP
Former Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RK Singh has resigned from the party. The resignation comes a day after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) alliance won the Bihar assembly election.
Who are Sanjay Yadav, Rameez, whom Rohini Acharya named?
Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced her exit from politics and severed ties with her family.
'Disowning family... quitting politics': Tejashwi Yadav's sister after RJD loss
Rohini Acharya, the daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav, has announced her decision to leave politics and disassociate from her family.
'No sorrows in defeat, no arrogance in victory': RJD
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has reacted to its poor performance in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
'Anti-party activities': BJP suspends ex-Union minister RK Singh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended former Union minister and ex-Ara MP R K Singh for "anti-party activities."
'Congress may see split soon': PM Modi predicts after results
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has predicted that the Indian National Congress (INC) could face another split soon, just after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a landslide victory in the Bihar elections.
'Result surprising, election not fair...': Rahul Gandhi on Bihar loss
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has reacted to the party's disappointing performance in the Bihar Assembly elections.
How many times has Nitish Kumar been Bihar CM
As the NDA heads for a landslide victory in Bihar, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar and the CM's post.
Tejashwi Yadav wins Raghopur seat after nail biting contest
Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, has emerged victorious in the Raghopur constituency of Bihar.
JD(U)'s tally set to shatter Prashant Kishor's prediction
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor's prediction about the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) in the Bihar Assembly polls seems to be way off.
'Victory of good governance': Modi as NDA sweeps Bihar polls
As the NDA heads for a landslide victory in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said good governance and development have won.
Big loss for Omar Abdullah's party; PDP wins Budgam seat
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has suffered a major defeat in the bypolls.
Bihar's electoral metamorphosis from 'jungle raj' in 1990s
The 2025 Bihar assembly elections vote counting is underway, with early trends showing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leading in 202 of the 243 seats.
JD(U) shares 'Nitish Kumar will remain CM' post, then deletes
A now-deleted post by the Janata Dal (United) on social media platform X has sparked speculation about Nitish Kumar's future as chief minister of Bihar.
Bihar election results: NDA secures another term, Mahagathbandhan wiped out
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has stormed past the 200-seat mark in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, marking the alliance's best electoral showing in the state's history.
'Another election, another defeat...': BJP mocks Rahul after Bihar rout
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) appeared to be on track for a landslide victory in the Bihar assembly election.
Bihar election results: NDA leading in 71.9% of Muslim-dominated seats
Latest trends by the Election Commission show that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has made considerable gains in Muslim-dominated districts across Bihar.
Bypoll results: BJP wins in Nagrota, MNF in Mizoram's Dampa
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Devyani Rana has won the Nagrota Assembly constituency by-election in Jammu district.
As NDA heads for landslide victory, Tejashwi trails in Raghopur
After leading from his family stronghold, Raghopur, Bihar, in the morning, Tejashwi Yadav is now second, with Bharatiya Janata Party's Satish Kumar leading by 106 votes.
Bihar candidate who took mask vow trails massively in Darbhanga
Pushpam Priya Choudhary, the leader of the Plurals Party, is trailing by a huge margin in the Darbhanga seat as vote counting for the 2025 Bihar elections continues.
Late gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin's son leads in Raghunathpur
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Osama Shahab is leading in the Raghunathpur constituency of Siwan district, Bihar by 3,478 votes.
Bypoll results: BJP, Congress lead in 2 seats; AAP 1
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in two of the eight assembly bypolls held across six states and one union territory.
NDA surges in Bihar; Union Minister says Bengal next
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading in Bihar, according to early trends.
Bihar election results: Gold-medalist shooter Shreyasi Singh leading in Jamui
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Shreyasi Singh is leading in the Jamui Vidhan Sabha constituency of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025.
Bihar election results: Singer Maithili Thakur leads in Alinagar constituency
Folk singer Maithili Thakur is comfortably leading in the Alinagar constituency of Bihar's assembly elections.
Bihar election's richest candidate RKP Singh trailing from Lauriya
Bihar's richest candidate, Ran Kaushal Pratap Singh of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), is trailing from the Lauriya constituency.
Bihar election results: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha trails in Lakhisarai
The Lakhisarai Assembly election trends are in, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha trailing Congress's Amaresh Kumar by a slender margin of 79 votes.
Bihar election result: Tej Pratap Yadav trails from Mahua
Chief of the new Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), Tej Pratap Yadav is trailing from the Mahua constituency in Bihar.
Bihar election result: Party-wise, RJD surges ahead of BJP, JDU
Early trends from major TV networks indicate a close fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rastriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar.
Bihar election result: Prashant Kishor's party leading in 3 seats
In a surprising twist, poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj is leading in three seats as vote counting is underway in Bihar.
Bihar Congress chief confident of Mahagathbandhan win
Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram has expressed confidence that the Mahagathbandhan alliance will win the Bihar Assembly election.
'Litti chokha, jalebis': BJP gears up for Bihar election win
As vote counting for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections began on Friday morning, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi started preparing for a victory celebration with traditional delicacies from Bihar.
Bihar elections: Anant Singh leads from Mokama seat
Janata Dal United (JDU) candidate Anant Singh is leading the race for the Mokama seat in Patna in the ongoing Bihar assembly elections.
Bihar election result: Tejashwi Yadav leading in family bastion Raghopur
Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Yadav, is leading from his family stronghold, Raghopur, Bihar, in early trends.
Bihar: NDA heads for landslide victory, leads in 200+ seats
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is headed for a landslide victory in Bihar, with the coalition leading in over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly.
Bihar Assembly election 2025: Counting of votes begins
The counting of votes for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections began on Friday at 8:00am.
'Not all Kashmiris are terrorists': Omar Abdullah after Delhi blast
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated unequivocally that all Kashmiri Muslims cannot be termed terrorists.
Victory celebrations banned in Patna till Sunday as MCC extended
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Patna district, Bihar, till November 16.
BJP orders 501kg laddus for Bihar election results celebration
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a grand celebration as the Bihar assembly election results are set to be announced on Friday.
Bihar exit polls: 2 pollsters predict close NDA-Mahagathbandhan contest
A tenth pollster has predicted a win for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), although with a slim margin.
Maharashtra Dalit leader stabbed to death; angry locals lynch attacker
Uttam Mohite, the president of the Maharashtra Dalit Mahasangh, was fatally stabbed in Sangli while celebrating his birthday, per an India Today report.
Bihar exit polls 2025: 9 pollsters predict NDA win
Majority of pollsters have predicted an easy win for the NDA in the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls.
Bihar phase 2 polls record highest-ever turnout; 67.14% till 5:00pm
Phase 2 of the Bihar Assembly polls saw the highest ever voter turnout.
Amit Shah orders 'hunting down' of Delhi blast culprits
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said he has instructed security officials to "hunt down" each and every culprit behind the Delhi blast.
Bihar exit polls: How accurate were 2015, 2020 predictions
Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections is underway and will end at 6:00pm.