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Patna, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday predicted a strong victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He expressed confidence that the government will bring prosperity and happiness to the youth, women, and the poor. Speaking to IANS, Manoj Tiwari said, "The NDA will form the government again in Bihar with a huge majority. The NDA is committed to bringing prosperity and happiness to the youth, women, and the poor. There ha ...Read More >
PATNA, India - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national alliance faces a tough regional election in the state of Bihar in November, due to youth unemployment and distrust over voter rolls, which could pose risks to his coalition that relies on regional partners. Bihar, in eastern India, is one of the country's poorest states and its third most populous, with over 130 million people. Its chief minister Nitish Kumar has previously sided with both Mr Modi and the opposition, but is currently ...Read More >
Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) has made headlines by announcing its inaugural list of 14 candidates, claiming significant positions in key areas like Govindganj and Brahmpur. In a surprising twist, they have taken over several constituencies that were contested by JDU during the last elections. After a lot of discussions within the party and with NDA allies, LJP(RV) of Chirag Paswan has finally released its first list of 14 candidates on Wednesday. There were several seats which the party had earlier ...Read More >
PATNA, India (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national alliance faces a tough regional election in the state of Bihar next month, due to youth unemployment and distrust over voter rolls, which could pose risks to his coalition that relies on regional partners. Bihar, in eastern India, is one of the country's poorest states and its third most populous, with over 130 million people. Its chief minister Nitish Kumar has previously sided with both Modi and the opposition, but is curr ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight ...Read More >
Patna: Ever since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, all eyes have been on Union Minister Chirag Paswan's much-hyped "strike rate". His party, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (R), walked away with 29 assembly seats this time. Many believe his track record in the previous elections convinced the BJP to reward him so generously. But the real story behind Chirag's strike rat ...Read More >
NAIROBI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told Reuters on Wednesday, without giving further details. Indian newspaper Mathrubhumi earlier reported that Odinga, who was undergoing treatment in the southern Indian city of Kochi, suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday and was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. As opposition leader, Odinga lost all five of his presidential campaigns, with two of the vo ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party has named three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Sat Pal Sharma, Ali Mohammed Mir, and Rakesh Mahajan are the chosen nominees. Elections for four vacant seats are scheduled for October 24. Srinagar: The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including its Jammu and Kashmir president Sat Pal Sharma, for the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats in the Union Territory. The two other candidates are Ali Mohammed Mir and ...Read More >
The National Democratic Alliance has announced its seat distribution for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each. LJP (Ram Vilas) gets 29 seats, with RLM and HAM allocated six seats each. This agreement aims to form an NDA government in Bihar once again. Polling is scheduled for November 6 and November 11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in the national capital on Sunday to attend the Central Election ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) The opposition 'Mahagathbandhan' alliance in Bihar is likely to finalise its seat-sharing in the next few days and may announce its candidates along with a joint manifesto this week. Top sources said talks between the RJD and Congress are underway, and their leadership may meet on Monday as RJD's Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav are in the national capital. "The Congress president has been speaking to all the coalition partners in Bihar, and the final discussion is on for ...Read More >
Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar said the party has finalised the seats it will contest in the upcoming assembly elections, with approval from alliance partners and the central election committee. A formal announcement is expected in a day or two. The INDIA bloc, led by RJD, includes Congress, Left parties, VIP, and may add JMM and RLJP, with seat-sharing adjustments for new allies. Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar on Thursday claimed that the party has finalised the seats it will be ...Read More >
New Delhi: As allies RJD and CPI(ML) press the Congress to accept fewer than the 70 seats it contested in Bihar last time, the party's central election committee (CEC) on Wednesday is learnt to have finalised candidates for around 23 Assembly seats, including most of its 17 sitting MLAs. "The meeting cleared around 23 candidates, covering most of our sitting seats and a few others the party is certain to contest. The discussions spanned constituencies across both phases of the election," a sour ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday made a major promise, stating that if his party forms the next government in Bihar, one member of every family in the state will be given a government job, irrespective of age, caste, or community. Addressing the media in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav said the proposal was made after the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct, and was scientifically researched and practically feasible. "We have made this import ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday assured the employees of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) that saving the plant has always been the sole objective of the party. He reiterated his commitment to protect the VSP when employees called on him during his tour of Narsipatnam and Visakhapatnam. The employees submitted a petition outlining their concerns. According to YSRCP, the VSP employees ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strategic move ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress has cleared the names of 25 candidates for constituencies considered its traditional strongholds. The decision was made during a high-level meeting of the party's Central Election Committee (CEC) held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Indira Bhawan, Delhi. The meeting, which comes amid ongoing seat-sharing negotiations with Mahagathbandhan allies -- primarily the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 7 (PTI) Congress general secretary-in-charge of Haryana affairs B K Hariprasad on Tuesday announced that a disciplinary committee will be formed in the state unit soon to ensure discipline and accountability in the organisation. The committee will resolve internal party issues on an official platform, Hariprasad said. Newly appointed Haryana Congress chief Rao Narender Singh, while expressing gratitude to the Congress high command for the new responsibility, said he gave instru ...Read More >
Bihar assembly poll schedule is out. The INDIA bloc, led by RJD and Congress, faces a contest. Strengths include a Muslim-Yadav vote base and Tejashwi Yadav's leadership. Weaknesses involve family legal issues and party disputes. Opportunities exist in image change and caste survey benefits. Threats include leader management and alliance cohesion. This sets the stage for an electoral battle. The Election Commission's announcement of the Bihar assembly poll schedule has set the stage for a high- ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India is set to announce Bihar election dates, anticipating a fierce three-way contest amidst Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's shifting alliances. Key issues like youth unemployment, development, and rural concerns dominate the political landscape. A controversial voter roll revision by the ECI, challenged by the opposition, further fuels pre-election drama. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the dates for the high-stakes Bihar assembly election to ...Read More >
Bihar Election 2025: A pre-election survey conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications predicted a sweeping victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, giving the ruling coalition a 49 per cent vote share and an estimated 150-160 seats in the 243-member assembly. The poll, titled "Bihar Vidhan Sabha Chunav Opinion Poll-2025," indicates that the NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and the BJP, is likely to consolidate power in the state ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Bihar elections are likely to settle the debate on whether the opposition has finally found a potent political plank in its protest against SIR or it will be another non-starter for the alliance, as the ruling NDA looks to maintain its firm grip on a state which has stood by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar since 2005. However, questions about his health have persisted and a popular verdict will clear the air on whether the JD(U) president continues to endure as the talismanic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The countdown to the Bihar Assembly elections has officially begun. The Election Commission on Monday announced that the polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. The result will be declared on November 14. With this announcement, Bihar has entered full-fledged election mode, and political parties are already ramping up their campaigns.Also Read: Bihar election to be held in 2 phases - check detailsA lot is at stake for the state's key players. Here's a look at it:Nitish ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday accused Chief Minister MK Stalin of attempting to gain mileage out of the Karur tragedy. Addressing a public campaign in Dharmapuri, the Leader of the Opposition said Stalin rushed to Karur on the same night following the tragedy. "But, why didn't you go and console the affected when 68 people died in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy? Most of them were poor Dalits. You went now to Karur eyeing the 2026 assembly polls," he said ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted India's strong capacity to absorb global shocks amid a structural world economic transformation. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, she emphasized India's domestic-driven growth, which minimizes external impact. New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not only to manage uncertainty but to confront trade, financial and energy imbalances. "Geopolitical conflicts are intensifying. Sanctions, tariffs, and decoupling strategies are reshaping global supply chains... For India, these dynamics highlight both vulnerability and ...Read More >
BJP State spokesperson Sadineni Yamini Sarma on Sunday objected to APCC president Y.S. Sharmila's comments criticising the move to construct temples by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). In a statement, Ms. Yamini Sarma said, "If not 5,000 temples, we will build 50,000 temples. What's your problem, Sharmila? If you truly have the courage, question the churches about how much of their income is used for social service." Ms. Yamini Sarma was reacting to Ms. Sharmila's comments that Chief ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 1 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila launched a scathing attack on the TDP-BJP coalition government, accusing it of ignoring pressing issues in Dalit colonies while promoting religious infrastructure projects using TTD funds. Referring to a July 2025 High Court observation, Sharmila said that in certain Dalit residential schools, one bathroom is shared by 228 students. "Is it wrong for us to question this? Is it a crime to ask why th ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government has decided to clear the pending bill amounts to small contractors. Accordingly the Finance department is making payments to those waiting for their bills from a long time. Bills related to works worth below Rs 5 crore taken up between 2014 - 19 will be cleared. Similarly, the government gave green signal for payment of bills to the works valued below Rs 5 lakh from 2014 to till date. With this decision, small contractors will get their pending bills worth arou ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 1 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila launched a scathing attack on the TDP-BJP coalition government, accusing it of ignoring pressing issues in Dalit colonies while promoting religious infrastructure projects using TTD funds. Referring to a July 2025 High Court observation, Sharmila said that in certain Dalit residential schools, one bathroom is shared by 228 students. "Is it wrong for us to question this? Is it a crime to ask why th ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed TDP MLAs, MLCs, ministers and MPs to earn goodwill for the party and the NDA coalition government through their conduct and actively taking welfare and development programmes to the people. He said it was the responsibility of every leader to strengthen the coalition so that it could return to power with an even bigger mandate. In a teleconference with public representatives, Naidu said that positivity towards the government amo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, calling it a "viable pathway" to long-term peace and stability in West Asia. "We welcome President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict," Modi posted on X. "It provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security, and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region. We hope ...Read More >
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