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Women Voters: The Decisive Force Behind NDA's Electoral Success in Bihar
Oct 16, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Analysis reveals how women voters have become the cornerstone of NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar, with data showing the alliance wins 60.5% of seats in female-majority constituencies. As the 2025 elections approach, both BJP and JD(U) are strengthening their appeal to women through welfare schemes, reservations, and economic incentives, creating a new political identity that transcends traditional caste boundaries.
PM Modi Asks Bihar Women to Call Him 'Brother', Emphasizes Their Role in Upcoming Election Victory
Oct 15, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with BJP booth workers in Bihar, asking women to address him as 'brother' while emphasizing female voters' crucial role in the upcoming assembly elections. Modi predicted a "double Diwali" with NDA's victory on November 14, urged outreach about government schemes, and warned against returning to "jungle raj." Elections for Bihar's 243-member Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Google Invests $15 Billion in Andhra Pradesh AI Hub: JDS Criticizes Congress for Bengaluru's Loss
Oct 15, 2025 03:03 pm CST
Google's decision to build a $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh has sparked political controversy in Karnataka, with JDS accusing the Congress government of failing to maintain Bengaluru's business-friendly environment. The investment, announced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai to PM Modi, could have generated 30,000 jobs and Rs 10,000 crore annual revenue for Karnataka, according to JDS leaders who blame infrastructure neglect for the missed opportunity.
Goa's Former Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik Passes Away at 79: A Political Legacy Remembered
Oct 15, 2025 11:15 am CST
Ravi Naik, Goa's agriculture minister and former chief minister, has died at 79 following a cardiac arrest. A veteran politician with seven terms as MLA representing various parties including MGP, Congress, and BJP, Naik served twice as Goa's CM and once as MP from North Goa. His political career spanning decades left an indelible mark on Goan governance and public welfare.
KTR Alleges Massive Electoral Fraud in Jubilee Hills By-Election: BRS to Approach High Court
Oct 15, 2025 03:06 am CST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao has accused the ruling Congress of orchestrating electoral fraud in the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, claiming 23,000 suspicious votes were added to voter rolls. BRS plans to approach the Telangana High Court after receiving inadequate response from election authorities. The article details specific allegations of voter manipulation and Congress's denial of any wrongdoing.
Congress Clarifies Position on Potential MNS Inclusion in Maharashtra's MVA Coalition
Oct 15, 2025 01:29 am CST
Congress state president Harshwardhan Sapkal has clarified that no formal proposal exists for including Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Any decision regarding alliance expansion would require collective approval from all MVA constituents, as Congress remains cautious due to MNS's stance toward North Indian communities and recent shift toward Hindutva ideology.
Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.
Congress Declines to Contest Rajya Sabha Elections in J&K After National Conference Denies Safe Seat Request
Oct 13, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Congress party has decided not to participate in the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the National Conference refused their request for a safe seat. Following extensive discussions, Congress leaders expressed dissatisfaction with Omar Abdullah's government, citing governance and administrative concerns. The National Conference has announced three candidates while BJP names three candidates including J&K unit chief Sat Sharma for the October 24 elections.
Maharashtra Congress Responds to P Chidambaram's Controversial Remarks on Operation Blue Star
Oct 13, 2025 12:59 am CST
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal clarifies that P Chidambaram's critical comments on Operation Blue Star represent his personal views, not the party's stance. Chidambaram called the 1984 military operation "the wrong way" to handle the Golden Temple situation, drawing criticism from Congress leadership. Sapkal also addressed the Thackeray cousins' meeting, RTI Act anniversary, and falling soybean prices affecting farmers in Maharashtra.
P Chidambaram's Controversial Remarks on Operation Blue Star Spark Tension Within Congress Leadership
Oct 12, 2025 05:29 pm CST
Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has created controversy within the Congress party after claiming Indira Gandhi chose the "wrong way" to handle Operation Blue Star. Party leadership is reportedly upset with his statements, while colleague Rashid Alvi questions if Chidambaram is under pressure due to pending criminal cases. The controversy follows his recent comments about India's diplomatic response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.