Indian banking stocks surged on Monday, propelling the Nifty Bank index to a new record high. Strong performances from Canara Bank, IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank energized broader markets. This rally followed positive earnings reports and renewed investor confidence after the NDA's victory in the Bihar Elections 2025.

These parties ability to influence close contests makes their position more than just symbolic for the broader Left alliance. As the elections approach, how CPI(M) manages the demands of smaller allies will be critical to maintaining coalition unity and will be key factors to watch for the LDFs electoral prospects in the 2026 Assembly polls as well

In the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, the National Democratic Alliance emerged victorious with a significant margin, claiming 202 out of 243 seats. In response, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya and Congress MP Tariq Anwar have called for a detailed examination of the election outcomes.

The knives are out in Congress after the partys dismal showing in Bihar. Senior leaders, already frustrated by a string of electoral setbacks, are now questioning Rahul Gandhis leadership in private conversations. The central leadership is catching the blame for the partys steady decline. Shashi Tharoor has called for a proper post-mortem of the Bihar debacle, pointedly noting that he wasnt asked to join the campaign. Rahuls frequent foreign trips have added to the anger. Complaints are piling u

PUNE: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has said he intends to raise the issue of pre-election fund transfers to women under a government scheme in Bihar during his discussions with Opposition leaders. His remarks came days after the ruling NDA secured a landslide victory in the Bihar elections by decimating the Opposition Mahagathbandhan bloc. The poll outcome turned out different from our expectations; however, one has to accept the mandate of the people. Everyone saw that in Maharashtra and Bih

PATNA: Amid political churn, the RJD has convened a meeting with its newly elected MLAs, party candidates and other senior leaders on Monday to analyse the reasons for debacle in the Bihar assembly elections. Apart from the 25 newly elected MLAs, former MLAs, candidates who lost in the polls and other senior leaders have been asked to be present at the meeting to be chaired by Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who was INDIAs CM face. Candidates who lost election by narrow margin have been entrusted specifi

The Election Commission of India has lifted the Model Code of Conduct following the conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections and bypolls across six states and one Union Territory. The code, which came into effect on October 6, officially ended with the declaration of results, allowing for the resumption of normal activities.

The BJP has suffered a jolt in Dahods Devgadh Baria Municipality, where independents, Congress members and BJPs own suspended councillors united to snatch power. Suspended BJP member Neel Soni defeated BJPs Dharmesh Kalal to claim the presidents post after a no-confidence revolt shattered the ruling camp. Analysts call it BJPs growing factional fire, not just dissent. Soni won with a 16-vote bloc cutting across party lines, accusing Kalal of nepotism and zero development. Kalal denied wrongdoing

The Yadav family, long a dominant force in Bihar politics, faced internal fractures after the RJD's significant defeat in the 2025 assembly elections. Long-simmering resentments over perceived overshadowing and the influence of Tejashwi Yadav's advisors erupted into open conflict, shattering the family's public image of unity.

MALAPPURAM: The political conflict in Ponmundam has flared into an unprecedented confrontation, with Congress openly accusing Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) of forging ties with the BJP. Declaring that Congress will maintain a hard line against any form of cooperation with IUML, the partys local leadership has intensified both ground-level and online campaigns, turning the feud into a street-level battle. If we form an alliance, it will be only with a secular formation, said Ponmundam Block C

Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on November 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other NDA leaders will attend the grand ceremony at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent Bihar elections. Cabinet berths for allies like LJP(RV), HAM-S, and RLM have been finalized.

KOLLAM: Kollam corporation is expected to witness one of the fiercest battles in the upcoming local body elections with all three major fronts claiming an upper hand. The LDF, which has ruled the corporation for more than two decades, is treating the election as a test, while both the UDF and BJP insist that anti-incumbency and shifting demographics will favour them this time. Kollam Block Congress Committee president D Geetha Krishnan said the UDF has a clear advantage. We readied our candidate

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 50% reservation in local bodies in the statewhich came into force in 2009gave voice to a wider section of women in society, enabling them to break their silence in politics. But, how far has this representation translated into true political emancipation? Ministers R Bindu and Veena George, Thiruvananthapuram mayor Arya Rajendran, former minister K K Shailaja, and leaders like Nabeesa Ummal, M Kamalam, M T Padma, Maleth Saraladevi, Rachel Mathai, Padmaja Venugopal and Sob

Hyderabad: The Telangana Cabinet meeting on Monday is likely to take a decision on conducting local body elections as the High Court last week directed the state government to announce the poll schedule by November 24. With both the Supreme Court and High Court setting aside government order providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

KOCHI: Four hundred days and counting! The indefinite relay hunger strike on the premises of Velankanni Matha Church, in Munambam, may have hit a milestone, but the fate of the over 600 local families remains in suspended animation. Even after the Kerala High Court ruled that their land is not waqf, the state government has not initiated any steps towards restoring their revenue rights. On Sunday, residents gave vent to their frustration by burning copies of their property documents and taking o

PATNA: BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official residence in Patna to discuss the formation of a new government after the ruling alliance secured a three-fourth majority, winning 202 out of 243 seats, in the Assembly elections. Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha were among those who met Nitish. Earlier, he convened discu

Many Republican leaders insist there's no problem with the GOP's policies, the party's message or President Donald Trumps leadership, despite big losses in this month's elections

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 16: In a significant development within the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), Sunil Sethi, Member Legal Affairs has tendered his resignation from the JKCA Sub-Committee, citing serious concerns over alleged back-dated orders issued by the former Ombudsman. Sethi, who had been serving on the Sub-Committee since his appointment in 2021, addressed his resignation letter to BCCI president Mithun Manhas. The development comes after the Supreme Court

The NDA has made a significant comeback in Bihar's Shahabad region, securing 19 out of 22 assembly seats in the 2025 polls after facing setbacks in previous elections. A strategic alliance, including LJP (RV) and RLM, helped consolidate crucial voter bases. This success marks a strong recovery for the NDA in a historically challenging area.

The ECI has held several rounds of internal deliberations to assess the feasibility of an SIR in Assam and to examine alternatives, ET has learnt. While an SSR is routinely undertaken before elections, the version planned for Assam may involve strengthened verification mechanisms, ET has learnt. In the past too, SSR has often come with intensive pre-revision exercises such as house-to-house verification.

NEW DELHI: After its dismal performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), a key ally of the opposition Mahagathbandhan, on Sunday raised serious allegations against the ruling NDA coalition that swept the polls with over 200 seats. The CPI-M alleged that the JD(U)-led NDA had utilised state machinery, resorted to various manipulations, and deployed large sums of money along with large numbers of cadres brought in from outside the state. In a press sta

The drubbing that the Bharata Rashtra Samithi received in the Jubilee Hills bypoll last week has once again sent strong signals that Brand KTR, projecting party working president K.T. Rama Rao as urbane and suave, is losing its sheen among his core base the metropolitan electorate that had rejected the Congress outright in the 2023 Assembly elections.

PATNA: Senior RJD leader Rohini Acharya accused Sanjay Yadav of escalating tension in former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasads family, adding that his actions had pushed her to quit politics and severe family ties . Sanjay (41) is the political advisor of Lalu Prasads younger son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. A post-graduate in computer science from Haryanas Mahendragarh, he had worked as a software engineer with a private company in Delhi before he came in contact with Tejashwi in 2012. According to f

Five natives of Khagaria district contested Bihar assembly elections, with only CPM MLA Ajai Kumar securing a win from Bibhutipur. Other candidates, including Renu Kushwaha (RJD) and Divya Gautam (CPI-ML), faced defeat in their respective constituencies. Lalan Kumar (Congress) finished third in Sultanganj.

Before Lalu Yadav's second eldest daughter Rohini Acharya made bombshell allegations on family and announced quitting politics, reports claim that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and Rohini Acharya allegedly engaged in a heated argument following Mahagathbandhan's debacle in Bihar Elections.

NDA supporters in Patna celebrated a massive victory in the Bihar assembly elections, attributing the win to top leadership and effective women-centric policies. INDIA bloc voters expressed disbelief, questioning the numbers and attributing the outcome to 'Modi magic' and a strong BJP ground presence. The surprising failure of Jan Suraaj also contributed to the NDA's landslide win.

Robert Vadra, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, questioned the Bihar election results. He claimed the polls were not conducted properly and demanded fresh elections. Vadra stated the Election Commission helped the ruling NDA secure a sweeping victory. He added that the people of Bihar are unhappy with the outcome. Rahul Gandhi will lead a movement to protect democracy.

NEW DELHI: As the Congress's poor showing in the Bihar Assembly elections has sharpened concerns within the party, former Union Minister and party MP from Bihar, Tariq Anwar, has said it made a strategic mistake by staking claim to more than 50 seats in the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance). Speaking to TNIE , the Katihar MP said the party must now undertake serious introspection if it wants to remain competitive in future elections. The Congress managed to win only six out of the 61 seats it con

The poll outcome differed from our expectations, but one must respect the mandate of the people. In Maharashtra and Bihar, schemes like Ladki Bahin and direct transfers of Rs 10,000 to women were rolled out just before the elections, something unprecedented, Pawar told reporters in Solapur

BHOPAL: Alleging that the Bihar election assembly election results were unfair and unacceptable, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh drew parallels between the recent polls and elections in Russia, China and North Korea, while Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra called for a re-election. The results of Bihar are akin to the elections of North Korea, Russia and China, as the votes have gone to a single party largely, Singh said while talking to journalist

Political reactions poured in on Sunday after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rohini Acharya, daughter of party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced her decision to quit politics and reportedly distanced herself from the family following the party's poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections.

Chirag Paswan said a blueprint for the next government will be prepared soon after the NDA achieved an unprecedented victory in the Bihar elections by winning 202 seats.

Actress Nitu Chandra has been removed as the icon for voter awareness in Bihar. The Election Commission took this action after complaints that Chandra expressed support for political parties during the recent assembly polls. She had previously given an undertaking stating no political affiliation and no association with any party or candidate during elections. The removal is effective immediately.

In a new shocking twist in Bihar politics, JJD President Tej Pratap is set to offer moral support to the NDA government. This comes after NDA's clean sweep in Bihar elections 2025, securing historic victory on 202 seats.

DEHRADUN: In a strategic move signaling the commencement of preparations for the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections, the Congress High Command has initiated a significant overhaul of the state party organisation. Ganesh Godiyal has been appointed as the new President of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC). Harish Rawat, the former Chief Minister, hailed the changes as extremely significant and entirely positive. He noted that the changes have brought a fresh wave of energy. Just a

Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok, who did not rule out Karnataka facing mid-term polls amid a struggle for power in the ruling Congress, expressed confidence of the BJP-JD(S) combine securing a two-thirds majority if the elections are held

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The NDA won a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, decimating the Mahagathbandhan by winning 202 out of 243 seats.

They say BLOs are facing tremendous pressure due to the operational overlap of the SIR and the local body elections and are given targets that are impossible to meet

Calling the Bihar verdict a disappointment for the Opposition, Raja urges greater unity among secular parties, presses for electoral reforms, and warns against the BJPRSS push to expand their influence in upcoming State elections

Former Indian cricketers expressed strong reactions to the team's 30-run loss against South Africa, highlighting a decline in batting against spin and questioning selections and planning. Experts noted that visiting spinners are improving while India's ability to play spin has diminished, leading to repeated mistakes and concerns about Test strategy.

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars son Nishant on Sunday said the NDAs landslide victory in the assembly elections was better than expected, and claimed that the people have witnessed his fathers track record and vision to take the state to new heights. Nishant, who had earlier urged the people to vote his father back Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca

Following NDA's massive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, securing 202 seats, a three-fourths majority in the 243-member House, Union Minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan said that the government will be formed before November 22 in the State. He asserted that discussions are 'ongoing' among alliance parties for the same. A sense of clarity will come over government formation. I think by tonight, I will speak with senior Union Ministers. The blueprint will be ready by today or tomorro

Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday claimed that her party would have won many more seats in the Bihar assembly elections if the polls had been completely free and fair. In a post on X, she congratulated Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) members for ensuring the victory of party candidate Satish Kumar Singh Yadav in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also down

Following a significant defeat in Bihar elections, the Congress party has scheduled a review meeting. Top leaders are discussing the election results and questioning the Election Commission's role. The party alleges widespread 'vote chori' orchestrated by the Prime Minister and Home Minister.

In the unfolding drama of the Bihar elections, which ended in a big victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and a humiliating defeat for the Mahagathbandhan, there is an inside story of two election warriors, two contrasting personalities.

BSP chief Mayawati claimed that her party would have secured many more seats in the Bihar assembly elections if the polls had been 'free and fair'. In BSP's lone win, Satish Kumar Singh Yadav got 72,689 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashok Kumar Singh in Ramgarh. Interestingly, Satish Kumar Singh Yadav won by a margin of mere 30 votes. In an X post, Mayawati expressed, Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all party members for ensuring the victory of B

World Test Champions: Members of the cricket fraternity have reacted to South Africas remarkable 30-run win over India at Kolkatas Eden Gardens as the visitors secured a 1-0 lead in the two-game series on Sunday, calling it a sensational and crazy victory for the Proteas. The two sides reached a result on just the third day of the Test, as the bowlers dominated the proceedings throughout the eight sessions. On what was a difficult pitch to bat on, the Proteas put on a terrific fight, both with b

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party alleged the Bihar government diverted World Bank funds for cash transfers to women voters before elections. Spokesperson Pavan Verma claimed Rs 14,000 crore was used, tilting the electoral field. Union Minister Chirag Paswan dismissed these claims as baseless.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, at an event in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, claimed that the Congress party's allegations over 'vote chor' and 'irregularities' in polling without the submission of any evidence to the Election Commission or courts will only lead to further electoral defeats. The remark came against the backdrop of the Congress managing to secure just six seats in the recent Bihar Assembly election, while the NDA marked a sweeping victory, winning 202 seats. Fadnavis asse

The BJP's Bihar victory has energized the party and created uncertainty for opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi's remarks add to the political discourse. The Samajwadi Party and Congress face questions about their alliance's future. The BJP aims to leverage the Bihar mandate for a strong performance in Uttar Pradesh's 2027 Assembly elections.

Mumbai, Nov 16: Former Union minister and NCP national working president Praful Patel on Sunday triggered a political row by claiming money is distributed in elections, though he added that it does not necessarily influence how people vote. He was speaking at a public function in Gondia, some 950 kilometres from here. Money is distributed in elections. Even after taking money, voters cast their ballot for whoever they wish, Patel said. The Union minister, once considered close to Nationalist Con

Congress MP Tariq Anwar claimed the NDAs majority in the Bihar elections was driven by Rs 10,000 deposits allegedly made into womens bank accounts during the poll period. He said the Mahagathbandhans vote share had not fallen, but the NDAs rise was due to this financial boost.

Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar: Sunil Sethi, a member of the legal affairs sub-committee of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), has resigned from the panel. In his letter addressed to Mithun Manhas, the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Jammu-based Sethi stated he was formally stepping down from his role within the state association. The development comes after the Supreme Court on 27 October ordered that the JKCA elections be held within 12

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has refuted claims that World Bank funds were diverted for the Bihar Assembly elections. Jan Suraaj spokesperson Pavan Varma alleged money was distributed to women voters. Paswan challenged Varma to present facts. Varma stated the information might be incorrect but questioned the ethics if true. He also mentioned rumours about future fund transfers.

Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, has made serious allegations against her family. She claims she was humiliated, abused, and threatened by family members. This follows her questioning of the RJD's poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections. Acharya stated she was thrown out of her parental home. The RJD has not yet responded to these claims.

In a representation to the Chief Election Commissioner, Vijay said his party has established a visible and demonstrable presence across Tamil Nadu and shall be contesting the upcoming elections across the State

The amount of 10,000 given to women in the State was given from 21,000 crores, which came from the World Bank for some other project. An hour before the moral code of conduct for the polls, 14,000 crores were taken out and distributed to 1.25 crore women in the State, says Jan Suraaj Spokesperson Pavan Kumar

After the BJP-led NDA's sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, deliberations on the government formation have intensified in the political streets of Patna.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party in the Bihar assembly elections 2025, winning 89 of the 101 seats it contested. Moreover, the party registered an impressive 88 percent strike rate.

The NDA celebrated a groundbreaking win in the Bihar elections, a feat achieved through astute planning and grassroots mobilization. Social media strategist Anmol Sovit articulated a comprehensive, three-tier narrative framework, effectively utilizing WhatsApp and volunteer support to reach millions.

Former Union Minister RK Singh resigned from the BJP after being suspended for alleged anti-party activities. The suspension followed the NDA's victory in the Bihar Assembly Elections. Singh cited his opposition to fielding criminal candidates and questioned the Election Commission's handling of law and order as potential reasons for the action.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress faced a setback in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections after its youngest candidate in the Muttada ward, Vyshna Suresh, was removed from the voters list. The Election Commission took the decision after verifying a CPM complaint that the address she submitted for inclusion in the voters list was incorrect. The final voters list published on Saturday did not include Vyshnas name. The CPMs Muttada branch committee member Dhanesh Kumar had complained that the bu

NEW DELHI: A day after the NDA registered a stunning landslide victory in the Bihar elections, there was no doubt in anybodys mind that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will get a record 10th term at the governments helm. But Nitish being Nitish, he could suggest to the BJP that it should lead the government since it emerged as the single-largest party. For its part, the BJP could graciously insist that the mandate was for Nitish in the hot seat and should stay that way. In 2024, when he returned to

A day after the Mahagathbandhan's poll rout in the Bihar assembly elections 2025, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya, on Saturday, i.e., November 15, announced her decision to quit politics and 'disown' the family.

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) floor leader and Chandrayangutta MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi said that the partys success in the Bihar Assembly elections was a slap in the face to those who criticised it as an agent or B-Team of other political parties. Inaugurating theDr. Nooruddin Owaisi Educational Campus, built under theSalar-e-Millat Educational Trustat Hafeez Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In December 2020, when Arya Rajendran assumed charge as mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, at the age of 21, she captured national and global attention. Her elevation as the youngest mayor in the country was hailed as a bold political experiment that captured the generational and ideological shift in Keralas political landscape. Half a decade later, as the state heads for another round of local-body elections, questions abound over whether the LDF has succeeded in capitalising on i

Congress will contest the BMC polls independently, defying MVA allies' calls for accommodation after the Bihar results. The Mumbai unit's desire to fight on its own strength led to the decision to field candidates for all 227 seats. This move, while officially unrelated to MNS, signals potential strains within the alliance.

KOLKATA/LUCKNOW: After the NDAs grand victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP hopes that the results will set the tone for West Bengal polls next year and Uttar Pradesh elections in 2027. The ruling Trinamool Congress in Bengal and the Opposition Samajwadi Party in UP rule out any such impact. BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari said, Bihars victory is ours; now it is Bengals turn. Just as the Bihar election was conducted after the SIR, the poll in Bengal wi

KANNUR: Even as the announcement of local body elections brought political buzz and excitement across the state, with other municipalities gearing up for campaigns, banners, and strategies, Mattannur stood quietly apart. The municipality will have to wait until 2027 for its turn as its administrative committee still has nearly two years left in its current term. Mattannur panchayat was established in 1962 through the merger of the Pazhassi, Kolari, and Porora villages. The region was elevated to

Verma also reacted to the party's poor performance in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, saying that the results have come as a shock to the party leadership

KASARGOD: For decades, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has been holding a majority in Kasaragod municipality. Unlike the rest of Kerala, the Left parties dont have a compelling presence in the town area while the Congress is comfortable to field its ally IUML that continues winning the districts first municipality ever since it was formed in 1965. Kasaragod municipality has 38 wards. And IUML consolidated its position here in the last elections compared to the 2015 polls when the League wo

A significant rift has emerged between Donald Trump and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Once allies, their relationship has soured with Greene criticizing Trump's focus on foreign policy. Trump has responded by threatening a primary challenge and using new nicknames. This public feud highlights potential divisions within the America First movement as midterm elections approach.

Jan Suraaj spokesperson Pavan Verma made serious allegations regarding the Bihar Assembly elections. He claimed funds from the World Bank were diverted for the polls and distributed to women voters. The Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana transferred Rs 10,000 to 1.25 crore women. Verma questioned the ethics of such actions, especially with upcoming polls in other states.

At the core of Mondays agenda is the long-pending issue of local body elections, which have been delayed in different tiers for nearly two years.

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I received information that women had taken the voting process into their own hands in the Bihar elections, he said

Kerala's State Election Commission has announced local body polls for December 9 and 11. These elections are a significant test for the ruling LDF and the opposition Congress and BJP. The results will shape political strategies for the upcoming assembly elections.

In a contentious battle over democracy's foundation, state governments and political entities are challenging the Election Commission's voter list revision efforts. Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have filed legal complaints, while the Samajwadi Party is gearing up for a showdown at the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, parties in Kerala are pushing for a freeze on the revision until local elections conclude.

Sharad Pawar argues that the cash transfers to women were pivotal to the results of the Bihar elections, highlighting how the 10,000 payout significantly boosted the BJP-JD(U) coalition. He expressed concern that such financial incentives could weaken public trust in democratic values.

If ruling parties use a similar method in elections, it will hamper the trust of the people as well as the election process, he said

Even more striking is the 71.6% turnout among women - nearly nine percentage points higher than men and arguably unmatched in 75 years of Indian elections. Women in Bihar have been steadily outvoting men for over a decade, aided by welfare schemes targeted at them, including recent cash transfers. The 1.3 crore Jeevika didis, organised through self-help groups, now form a powerful economic and political force. The results, at first glance, reflect a clear gender imprint.

The NDA secured a decisive victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, winning 202 seats. The alliance's development-focused manifesto, promising employment and infrastructure upgrades, resonated with voters. Despite age concerns surrounding Nitish Kumar, his experience and consolidated support proved advantageous, setting the stage for future electoral strategies.

The 2025 Bihar elections were a litmus test for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Mahagathbandhan. And the former sweeped an overwhelming 202 seats while the latter barely scraped 35, a stark contrast to the neck-and-neck battle of 2020, when both alliances had nearly identical vote shares 37.3 percent vs 37.2 percent respectively. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou

Crack have emerged in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, with the Congress planning to contest the BMC elections on its own. Ramesh Chennithala, who is in charge of the Maharashtra Congress, said the state unit of the party has decided to contest the BMC elections solo. He said the local committee, taluka and district Congress units had urged that the party should contest all the 277 seats in the upcoming BMC elections. We conveyed this desire of our party leaders to the high command

The party declared Antony Judy, who contested on Twenty20 ticket from Ernakulam in last years general elections, as its candidate

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Alleging that the BJP leadership denied a poll ticket for the local body elections, an RSS worker named Anand K Thampi committed suicide by hanging on Saturday evening. Sharing his suicide note to his friends through WhatsApp, Anand was found hanging at his home by 5.20 pm. Putting the party in a spot, the former BJP member also alleges in his suicide note that the key BJP-RSS leaders of the area are part of a soil mafia, including the current BJP candidate of the Thrikkannapur

Sharad Pawar indicated a potential shift in strained ties with his nephew Ajit Pawar's NCP, stating local leaders will decide on alliances for Maharashtra's local body polls. The two factions have already agreed to jointly contest elections for the Chandgad municipal council, marking a significant development after their 2023 split.

Thiruvananthapuram: An RSS activist allegedly died by suicide here on Saturday, claiming that he was denied a BJP ticket for the upcoming local body elections, police said. The deceased, Anand K Thampi of Thrikkannapuram, was found hanging in a shed on his residential premises in the evening. According to police, Thampi had hoped to contest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Tejashwi Yadav without naming him, referencing the RJD leader's vow to discard the Waqf Amendment Act if his alliance won in Bihar. Modi stated that the people of Bihar rejected this communal poison and chose development, following the NDA's victory in the state assembly elections.

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj debuted in the Bihar elections with a dismal performance, not able to secure a single seat and having most candidates lose their deposits. Despite his strategic background, the party acted as a 'vote katwa', boosting the BJP's tally against the opposition and JDU. This shift was exactly what the BJP had been eyeing going into this election.

Theclosely fought victoriesincludethree seats forRJD, two each forCongress, JDU and LJP(RV) and one for BJP

KOLKATA: The Lokpal has given the go-ahead to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a chargesheet against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra to the court within four weeks in connection with the alleged cash-for-query case involving her. With the Lokpal's approval, the CBI started the legal process against the MP from Krishnanagar constituency in West Bengal's Nadia district. The full bench of the Lokpal held a meeting on November 12 and took the decision to give the green signal t

For the first time in perhaps three decades, the RJD faces the grim prospect of having no members in the Rajya Sabha when the next Bihar assembly elections are conducted in 2030

With the NDA's impressive showing in the Bihar assembly elections, they are poised to secure a commanding lead in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The ruling coalition is expected to capture all available seats, signaling a substantial decline for the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the Upper House, while the NDA's representation is set to expand significantly.