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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Key Leaders Cast Votes as First Phase Polling Records 27.65% Turnout by Mid-Morning
Nov 06, 2025 02:04 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly elections has begun with 121 seats voting today, recording a 27.65% turnout by 11 am. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav, and other prominent leaders have already cast their votes. The NDA seeks another term against the Grand Alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav, whose jobs promise has become central to the campaign. Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj Party adds complexity to the electoral equation in a contest focusing on unemployment, corruption, and public services.
Assam CIC Resigns After Brother's Arrest in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Nov 06, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigns following his brother Shyamkanu Mahanta's arrest in connection with popular singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Seven individuals now face serious charges as investigators build their case, with a chargesheet expected by December 17.
Lalu Yadav Calls for Change in Bihar After 20 Years of JDU Rule - "Time to Flip the Political Roti"
Nov 06, 2025 01:49 pm CST
Veteran RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has called for political change in Bihar after two decades of JDU rule, comparing politics to a roti that needs flipping to avoid getting burnt. After casting his vote in the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, he advocated for a government led by his son Tejashwi Yadav to create a "new Bihar" as the state chooses between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances.
Mumbai Police Investigates Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty's Employees in Rs 60-Crore Fraud Case
Nov 06, 2025 01:13 pm CST
Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing is questioning four employees from Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty's company Best Deal Private Limited in connection with an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud. Investigators are tracking the money trail and verifying claims about office expenditures after businessman Deepak Kothari alleged the couple misused his investment funds between 2015 and 2023.
Fact Check: Was India's National Anthem Jana Gana Mana Written to Honor British Royalty? BJP MP's Claims Spark Controversy
Nov 06, 2025 01:08 pm CST
BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome the British has sparked controversy. Congress minister Priyank Kharge refuted this assertion as "WhatsApp history," emphasizing that Rabindranath Tagore clarified in 1937 that his composition honored India's destiny, not British royalty. This article examines the historical context of the anthem and recurring misconceptions about its origins.
Shocking Contrast: Air Quality Difference Between Delhi and Vienna Captured in Viral Plane Video
Nov 06, 2025 01:06 pm CST
A viral video shows the dramatic difference in air quality between Vienna, Austria and Delhi, India, highlighting Delhi's severe pollution crisis. The footage reveals Vienna's clear, green landscape contrasted with Delhi's thick yellowish smog. Recent data shows Delhi ranked as India's sixth most polluted city, with air pollution causing 15% of all deaths in 2023, despite ongoing mitigation efforts.
Fatal UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Kentucky: Engine Detachment and Fire Lead to 12 Deaths
Nov 06, 2025 12:08 pm CST
A UPS cargo plane crashed in Kentucky after its left engine detached and wing caught fire during takeoff, killing 12 people including a child. The NTSB is investigating the disaster at Louisville's UPS Worldport hub, with similarities noted to a 1979 crash. The accident created a half-mile debris field and affected nearby businesses, with the investigation expected to take over a year to determine the cause.
Bihar Election 2025: 5 Key Battlegrounds in Phase I with Family Rivalries, Political Dramas
Nov 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has begun across 121 constituencies, featuring intense contests between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU-BJP alliance and Tejashwi Yadav's opposition Mahagathbandhan. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur where Tejashwi seeks a third term, Mahua featuring a family feud between the Yadav brothers, Mokama with imprisoned strongman Anant Singh, Tarapur testing BJP's state chief, and Alinagar where folk singer Maithili Thakur represents BJP's fresh approach to politics.
Divine Spectacle: Varanasi Ghats Transform for Dev Deepawali as Thousands of Diyas Illuminate the Sacred Ganga
Nov 06, 2025 10:56 am CST
Experience the breathtaking transformation of Varanasi's ghats during Dev Deepawali, where hundreds of thousands of earthen lamps illuminate the sacred Ganga River. This spiritual celebration, known as the 'Diwali of the Gods,' attracts devotees worldwide to witness the ancient city's golden glow as it commemorates Lord Shiva's victory over demon Tripurasura, creating an unforgettable panorama of faith and tradition.
Mumbai Monorail Test Train Derails During Signal Trials: 3 Staff Injured, Safety Concerns Raised
Nov 06, 2025 10:52 am CST
An empty monorail train derailed and struck a beam during signal testing at Mumbai's Wadala depot, injuring three staff members despite operator claims of no injuries. The incident raises questions about safety systems as Mumbai implements new Communication-Based Train Control technology amid recurring technical problems that had already suspended regular service since September.