India News
Domestic Workers Fight for Recognition: Experts Call for Rights Beyond Legislation in India
Nov 14, 2025 11:30 pm CST
A Delhi discussion by the National Platform of Domestic Workers highlighted that mere laws aren't enough to protect domestic workers' rights. UN ILO director Michiko Miyamoto heard testimonies about wage non-payment, discrimination, and harassment, while experts emphasized the need for societal attitude changes and comprehensive legislation to ensure dignity and protection for this invisible workforce.
Major Breakthrough: Punjab Police Bust Interstate Fake Currency Network with Rs 10 Crore Recovery
Nov 14, 2025 11:23 pm CST
Punjab Police have dismantled a sophisticated interstate counterfeit currency operation in Mohali district, arresting two Haryana residents and seizing nearly Rs 10 crore in fake and demonetized notes. The criminals employed a cunning technique of concealing counterfeit notes inside bundles with genuine currency on the outside to defraud victims across multiple states.
Congress's Historic Electoral Collapse in Bihar: Leadership Absence and Organizational Failures Expose Party's Deepening Crisis
Nov 14, 2025 11:15 pm CST
The Congress party suffered its worst-ever electoral defeat in Bihar, winning only 6 of 70 contested seats despite Rahul Gandhi's highly publicized 'Voter Adhikar Yatra.' This crushing loss highlights significant leadership problems, with Gandhi's absence during critical campaign periods leaving party workers demoralized. Meanwhile, the BJP-led NDA maintained strong ground presence through Modi, Shah, and Adityanath's extensive campaigning. Internal criticism from Congress veterans points to deeper organizational failures that continue to plague the party despite occasional state-level victories elsewhere, raising serious questions about its future as India's primary opposition force.
PM Modi Celebrates NDA's Historic Bihar Victory: Promises Development and Criticizes Congress as "Muslim League Maoist Congress"
Nov 14, 2025 10:55 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the National Democratic Alliance's landslide victory in Bihar's Assembly elections, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member Assembly. Modi praised voters, criticized opposition parties, and promised economic development while labeling Congress as "MMC - Muslim League Maoist Congress." He highlighted the peaceful democratic process, contrasting it with past "jungle raj" era violence, and committed to bringing new industries, jobs, and tourism development to Bihar over the next five years.
The Decisive Role of Women Voters in Bihar's NDA Victory: Beyond the Rs 10,000 Scheme
Nov 14, 2025 10:48 pm CST
An analysis of how women voters played a crucial role in NDA's historic Bihar election victory, examining Nitish Kumar's long-term women empowerment initiatives including the Rs 10,000 financial assistance scheme, prohibition policy, and improved security measures that transcended caste boundaries and delivered unprecedented female voter turnout of 71.6%.
PM Modi Redefines 'M-Y' Formula as NDA Secures Historic Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the NDA's landslide victory in Bihar, cleverly redefining the traditional 'M-Y' (Muslim-Yadav) vote bank as 'Mahila and Youth'. The BJP-JDU alliance is set to win over 200 of Bihar's 243 seats, powered by unexpected support from traditional RJD voters, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Key Political Figures Who Emerged Victorious in Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:42 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections resulted in a landslide victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly. Key winners include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, BJP's youngest MLA Maithili Thakur, and several NDA heavyweights, while notable figures like Prashant Kishor faced defeat in their electoral bids.
PM Modi Lauds Election Commission for Peaceful Bihar Elections Amid Opposition Criticism
Nov 14, 2025 10:41 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises the Election Commission for conducting peaceful Bihar Assembly elections with no repolling required, highlighting the success of the Special Intensive Revision process while addressing opposition allegations of electoral misconduct. Following the NDA's significant victory, Modi emphasized how Bihar has overcome its history of electoral irregularities and rejected "jungle raj" politics.
Dangerous Leopard Rescue Operation in Maharashtra Residential Area Leaves Eight Injured
Nov 14, 2025 10:39 pm CST
A rescue operation to capture a leopard that entered residential neighborhoods in Nashik, Maharashtra resulted in eight injuries, including two forest department personnel. State Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan participated in the two-hour effort and acknowledged the serious challenge posed by rapidly growing leopard populations in the region. Officials plan to increase wildlife management resources to address this escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Ruling Parties Face Setbacks as Opposition Claims Key Victories in India's Assembly Bypolls
Nov 14, 2025 10:37 pm CST
In the recent assembly bypolls held across eight constituencies in India on November 11, ruling parties suffered significant setbacks, losing half the contested seats. The Congress party secured wins in BJP-ruled Rajasthan and Telangana, while the PDP delivered a historic defeat to the National Conference in its Budgam stronghold. These results reflect shifting political dynamics across various Indian states, with opposition parties making notable gains against established regional powers.