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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.
Bihar election phase-2: 47.62% voter turnout reported till 1pm
The second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly election is underway, covering 122 constituencies across 20 districts.
Bihar election phase 2 voting sees 14.5% turnout till 9:00am
The second phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections started on Tuesday at 7:00am, with a voter turnout of 14.5% till 9:00am.
Bihar election phase 2: Voting for 122 seats kicks off
Polling for the remaining 122 assembly constituencies across 20 districts in Bihar began at 7:00am on Tuesday.
Reciting 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all UP educational institutions: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that singing the national song Vande Mataram will be mandatory in all educational institutions across the state.