The United Democratic Front (UDF) is on course for a decisive return to power in the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, marking a significant political shift in Kerala’s local body polls of 2025. Early trends from the counting centres indicate that the Congress-led front has crossed the halfway mark comfortably, signalling a…
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Parliament Tussle: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash Over SIR
The Winter Session of Parliament on Thursday descended into a string of confrontations as Home Minister Amit Shah vigorously defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Opposition leaders staged protests and walkouts. Debate on the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram, questions over electoral reforms and…
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Amit Shah’s “vote chori” jibe sparks Lok Sabha uproar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks in the Lok Sabha, in which he cited three historical instances he described as “vote chori” linked to Congress leaders, provoked loud protests from opposition benches and drew immediate rebuttals from Congress MPs. What Shah said Speaking during a heated debate on electoral reforms…
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Winter Session: Vande Mataram, Poll Reforms Clash
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Winter Session of Parliament witnessed an intense and emotionally charged day on Tuesday as both Houses simultaneously debated two major national subjects the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” in the Rajya Sabha and crucial election reforms in the Lok Sabha. Heated…
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Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry
Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry On the opening day of the Winter Session, Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated newly seated Chairman CP Radhakrishnan but his remarks referencing the “sudden” and “unexpected” exit of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar provoked…
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Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record-extending tenth time on Thursday at a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government inducted 26 cabinet ministers, reflecting the coalition arithmetic after the November 2025 Assembly elections. Key highlights…
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Bihar Election Results 2025: Full Winners & Key Takeaways
The Election Commission declared results for all 243 Bihar Assembly seats on November 14, 2025. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) delivered a resounding win, securing over 200 seats. The BJP and its ally Janata Dal (United) emerged as the major beneficiaries, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress…
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Shah Targets Tejashwi, DMK Over Bihar Jibe
Bhagalpur, Bihar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a blistering attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, alleging that his “favourite Chief Minister” M.K. Stalin of Tamil Nadu belongs to a party that “insulted Biharis by comparing them with beedis.” Addressing a series of rallies across…
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Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Modi’s Alliance Faces Key Test
Voting is underway in the eastern Indian state of Bihar for its 243-seat legislative assembly, in a two-phase poll starting 6 November and concluding on 11 November, with counting scheduled for 14 November. More than 74 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots in what is being seen as…
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Bihar Assembly 2025: NDA Poised for Two-Thirds Majority
Patna, Bihar – Ahead of the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted on November 5, 2025, that the ruling NDA is set to form the state government with a two-thirds majority. Speaking at a rally in Jamui district, Singh criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi,…