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Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Record Voter Turnout and Political Implications
Dec 12, 2025 08:43 pm CST
Kerala's 2025 local body election results will be announced Saturday following record voter participation of 73.69%. The outcome will shape political strategies for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections, with counting beginning at 8 am across 244 centers statewide. Newly elected officials will take their oath on December 21.
Nobel Committee Chair Demands Venezuela's Maduro Accept Election Defeat and Resign
Dec 11, 2025 02:48 am CST
At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, committee chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes publicly called for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to accept his electoral defeat and step down, as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was honored with the prestigious award in absentia, represented by her daughter while she remains in hiding.
Prashant Kishor's Candid Reflection: Jan Suraaj's Electoral Setback and Renewed Commitment to Bihar Politics
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor addresses his party's unexpected defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. Despite securing only 3.5% vote share instead of his projected 12-15%, Kishor remains committed to his 10-year vision for Bihar, highlighting how his party shifted political discourse away from caste and religion toward employment and migration issues. He also analyzes the factors behind JDU's surprising electoral success, attributing it partially to pre-election financial assistance distributed to voters.
NDTV Dominates Digital Landscape with Record-Breaking Bihar Election Coverage
Nov 17, 2025 03:41 pm CST
NDTV's Bihar election coverage achieved unprecedented success across digital platforms, with over 279 million YouTube views on NDTV India and 34 million on NDTV 24x7. The coverage generated 4.6 million Twitter impressions and reached 6.9 million Instagram users, solidifying NDTV's position as India's most trusted source for election news and analysis.
BJP to Get Larger Share in Bihar Cabinet as NDA Secures Overwhelming Victory in Assembly Elections
Nov 16, 2025 05:37 pm CST
The BJP is set to gain greater representation in Bihar's new government while Nitish Kumar remains Chief Minister, following NDA's landslide victory securing 202 seats in the assembly elections. Cabinet formation arrangements indicate BJP will likely get 15-16 ministers compared to JD(U)'s 14, reflecting BJP's stronger 89-seat performance against JD(U)'s 85 seats. The oath-taking ceremony is expected around November 19-20.
Bihar's New Government Formation: NDA Alliance to Take Oath on November 19-20 After Historic Electoral Victory
Nov 16, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Following a record 66% voter turnout in Bihar's recent elections, the NDA alliance secured a decisive victory with 202 seats. Prime Minister Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar prepares to form the new government between November 19-20, showcasing the coalition's strength ahead of upcoming West Bengal polls.
Prashant Kishor's Failed Bihar Prediction: Will the Political Strategist Keep His Promise to Quit?
Nov 15, 2025 08:26 pm CST
Renowned election strategist Prashant Kishor faces a critical moment after his prediction that JDU would win fewer than 25 seats in Bihar proved dramatically wrong, with Nitish Kumar's party securing 85 seats instead. Having previously vowed to quit politics if his forecast failed, Kishor now confronts a situation reminiscent of his 2021 Bengal prediction, when he correctly anticipated BJP's performance. As his own party performs poorly in its electoral debut, political observers await his next move following his conspicuous silence since the results were announced.
Rahul Gandhi Claims Bihar Assembly Election "Unfair From Beginning" as Congress Secures Only Six Seats
Nov 15, 2025 01:38 am CST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has described the Bihar Assembly election as "unfair from the beginning" after his party won just six seats out of 61 contested. The Mahagathbandhan alliance failed to reach 40 seats while the NDA secured 202 in the 243-member Assembly. Both Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized their commitment to continue fighting for democracy and constitutional protection despite the disappointing results.
Osama Shahab Wins Raghunathpur Assembly Seat: Son of Former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin Defeats JD(U) Rival
Nov 14, 2025 11:31 pm CST
RJD candidate Osama Shahab, son of former Siwan MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, has won the Raghunathpur assembly seat in Bihar by defeating JD(U)'s Vikas Kumar Singh with a margin of 9,248 votes. NDA leaders had criticized his candidacy, suggesting it signaled a potential "return of jungle raj" in the state.
23 Candidates Lose Deposits in J&K Bypolls Including Ruling National Conference Nominee
Nov 14, 2025 09:20 pm CST
In recent Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly bypolls, 23 candidates including the ruling National Conference nominee from Nagrota lost their security deposits after failing to secure the minimum required 16.67% of valid votes. BJP's Devyani Rana won in Nagrota while NOTA received more votes than eleven candidates across both constituencies.