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2024 Bypoll Results: Vote Counting Begins Across Eight Assembly Seats in Six States and J&K
Nov 14, 2025 10:28 am CST
Vote counting has begun for eight assembly seats across six states and Jammu and Kashmir, with significant electoral battles unfolding in constituencies including Budgam, Nagrota, Tarn Taran, Anta, Ghatshila, Nuapada, Jubilee Hills, and Dampa. These bypolls feature contests between major political parties including BJP, Congress, National Conference, AAP, and regional parties, with results expected to provide insights into regional political trends.
Anant Singh's Electoral Journey: From Prison to Posters in Mokama Ahead of Bihar Election Results
Nov 14, 2025 10:26 am CST
As Bihar awaits assembly election results, posters supporting imprisoned JDU candidate Anant Singh have emerged in Mokama. The five-time MLA, currently jailed for murder charges, has shown remarkable political resilience despite his criminal record. This article explores Singh's shifting political allegiances between JDU and RJD, his current legal troubles, and the electoral landscape in the Mokama constituency where he remains a formidable contender despite his incarceration.
Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict NDA Victory as Vote Counting Begins
Nov 14, 2025 10:06 am CST
The Bihar Assembly election results 2025 will determine if Nitish Kumar secures a record fifth term as Chief Minister. Exit polls predict NDA victory with BJP emerging as the single-largest party, while RJD's Tejashwi Yadav dismisses these forecasts. The state witnessed a historic 67.13% voter turnout in the two-phase elections to the 243-member assembly.
How Terrorists Used Encrypted Swiss App Threema to Plan Delhi Red Fort Blast Conspiracy
Nov 14, 2025 09:47 am CST
Three doctors linked to Al Falah University used the encrypted Swiss app Threema to coordinate a terror plot in Delhi. The explosion near Red Fort killed 13 people, with investigators discovering plans for multiple blasts targeting historic locations. Police have seized multiple vehicles prepared for attacks, while examining how the suspects used Threema's unique security features to avoid detection.
India Imposes USD 121.55 Per Tonne Anti-Dumping Duty on Vietnamese Steel for Five Years: Protecting Domestic Industry
Nov 14, 2025 08:21 am CST
India has implemented a five-year anti-dumping duty of USD 121.55 per tonne on hot rolled flat steel products from Vietnam following DGTR recommendations. This protective measure aims to shield domestic manufacturers from cheap imports while balancing trade relations between the two WTO and ASEAN-connected nations, whose bilateral trade reached USD 14.81 billion in 2023-24.
RSS Denies Congress Allegations of Hiring US Lobbying Firm, Reaffirms Working Only in Bharat
Nov 14, 2025 07:13 am CST
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has officially denied allegations from the Congress Party about hiring an American lobbying firm. RSS spokesperson Sunil Ambekar stated the organization operates solely within Bharat, rejecting claims by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh that they engaged Squire Patton Boggs to represent their interests in the US. This controversy follows recent discussions about RSS's tax status and registration history.
Shashi Tharoor Explains Congress Party's Leftward Shift to Counter BJP's Divisive Politics
Nov 14, 2025 04:07 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discusses his party's ideological evolution toward more leftist positions as a strategic response to BJP's politics. The article explores his views on radical centrism, inner-party democracy, and the relationship between Indian talent abroad and national development, offering insights into contemporary Indian political dynamics.
India-Russia Trade Expansion: Seeking Approvals for Marine and Pharmaceutical Exports to Reach $100 Billion Goal by 2030
Nov 14, 2025 03:10 am CST
India seeks Russia's expedited approval for marine and pharmaceutical exports as part of strategic efforts to enhance bilateral trade from current $25 billion to $100 billion by 2030. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal's Moscow visit resulted in a comprehensive trade protocol covering multiple sectors including engineering, chemicals, electronics, and IT services, with both nations committing to explore payment solutions benefiting businesses of all sizes.
Gurugram Schools Shift to Hybrid Classes for Students Up to Class 5 Due to Severe Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR
Nov 14, 2025 03:08 am CST
Gurugram administration implements hybrid learning mode for students up to class 5 as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR. Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar issued the order following CAQM's Stage-III GRAP enforcement, allowing parents to choose between online and offline classes to protect children's health during severe winter pollution.
Gujarat Man Orchestrates Failed Murder Attempt on Forest Officer Wife Over Domestic Dispute
Nov 14, 2025 03:05 am CST
In a shocking case from Gujarat's Surat district, Nikunj Goswami allegedly conspired with a friend to murder his wife, Sonal Solanki, a range forest officer. The victim survived despite being shot point-blank in the head on November 6. Police investigations revealed that domestic disputes motivated the crime, with the husband previously installing a GPS tracker on his wife's car. Both the husband and his accomplice, Ishwarpuri Goswami, were arrested after attempting to surrender at a local court.