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Tragic Incident: Crocodile Attacks and Drags 57-Year-Old Woman into Kharasrota River in Odisha
Oct 07, 2025 05:34 pm CST
A 57-year-old woman, Soudamini Mahala, went missing after being attacked by a crocodile while bathing in the Kharasrota river in Odisha's Jajpur district. The shocking incident, captured on video and now viral on social media, shows the reptile dragging the woman into deeper waters despite rescue attempts by nearby villagers. Emergency services have launched a search operation.
Decoding Chirag Paswan's 'Abki Baari, Yuva Bihari' Campaign: Political Ambitions and Alliance Dynamics in Bihar Elections
Oct 07, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Ahead of Bihar's November elections, Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party has launched the slogan "abki baari, yuva Bihari," strategically targeting youth voters while subtly positioning Paswan for chief ministerial aspirations. This article analyzes the complex alliance dynamics between the LJP, BJP, and JDU, exploring how Paswan balances his political ambitions with maintaining crucial alliances in a state struggling with high unemployment and voter discontent.
Muslim Woman Alleges Religious Discrimination by Doctor in UP Hospital: Investigation Underway
Oct 07, 2025 05:11 pm CST
A Muslim woman's allegation that a doctor refused treatment on religious grounds at Jaunpur district hospital has sparked controversy. While hospital officials deny the claim and have launched an investigation, the incident has triggered political backlash across party lines, raising questions about healthcare access and religious discrimination in Uttar Pradesh's medical facilities.
Air India Flight Returns to Chennai Airport After Bird Strike: Passengers Safely Evacuated
Oct 07, 2025 04:55 pm CST
An Air India flight carrying 158 passengers safely landed at Chennai Airport after experiencing a bird strike, leading to the cancellation of its return journey to Colombo. All passengers were safely evacuated and the airline arranged an alternative aircraft for those traveling to Colombo.
Odisha Extends Internet Ban in Cuttack Until October 7 Following Communal Clashes During Durga Festival
Oct 07, 2025 03:01 am CST
The Odisha government has extended internet restrictions in Cuttack until October 7 following violent clashes during Durga idol immersion ceremonies. Two separate incidents in Daragha Bazar left 31 people injured, including police personnel. Authorities aim to prevent the spread of inflammatory content on social media platforms that could further disrupt communal harmony and public peace.
Bihar Election Commission Confirms November 6 as Earliest Possible Poll Date After Chhath Festival
Oct 07, 2025 02:59 am CST
The Election Commission has scheduled Bihar's assembly elections for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14, following political parties' requests to hold polls after Chhath festival. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar explained that earlier dates weren't feasible due to procedural requirements, despite calls for timing elections when migrant workers return home for festivities to increase voter turnout.
Manipur Conducts Protected Trial Run on NH-2 Amid Ethnic Tensions: A Step Towards Restoring Free Movement
Oct 07, 2025 02:50 am CST
Manipur authorities initiated a carefully managed trial run of passenger vehicles on National Highway 2 between Imphal and Senapati, escorted by state police and BSF forces. This strategic effort to restore safe transit avoids involvement of individuals from the conflicting Meitei and Kuki communities, following the Kuki-Zo Council's conditional reopening of the highway amid ongoing ethnic tensions.
INDIA Bloc's Bihar Strategy: Can the 'Vote Chori' Campaign Translate to Assembly Election Success?
Oct 07, 2025 02:40 am CST
The RJD-Congress led INDIA bloc is preparing for a direct electoral battle against the NDA in Bihar's upcoming two-phase Assembly elections. Following their 'vote chori' campaign during the Lok Sabha polls, the opposition alliance leverages Tejashwi Yadav's youth appeal and their strong Muslim-Yadav vote base, while managing family dynamics and legal challenges. With elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, this SWOT analysis examines their electoral prospects as they seek to capitalize on caste politics and employment concerns.
Nitish Kumar's Leadership in Bihar: A SWOT Analysis of NDA's Electoral Prospects
Oct 07, 2025 02:36 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's political position as Bihar approaches its assembly elections in November. As the longest-serving CM leading the NDA coalition, Kumar faces both advantages from his "sushasan" (good governance) reputation and welfare schemes, as well as challenges from anti-incumbency after two decades in power. The article provides a detailed SWOT analysis of the NDA's electoral prospects against the INDIA bloc opposition coalition.
7 Critical Factors Shaping Bihar Assembly Election 2025: From Unemployment Crisis to Voter Demographics
Oct 07, 2025 02:29 am CST
Bihar's 2025 assembly election represents a crucial democratic test influenced by seven key factors. With voting scheduled for November 6 and 11, the electoral battle centers on widespread unemployment, substantial out-migration, corruption allegations, controversial electoral roll revisions, women's voting power, declining education quality, and immigration concerns in the Seemanchal region. As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's two-decade leadership faces unprecedented anti-incumbency, the outcome on November 14 will shape not only Bihar's future but reflect broader patterns in Indian democracy.