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,…
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DMK challenges SIR in Supreme Court, calls it de facto NRC
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the second-phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In its petition, the party argues the process is effectively a “de facto” National…
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Supreme Court Hears Pleas on Bihar Voter List Transparency
The Supreme Court on October 16, 2025, began hearings on pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi examined concerns over transparency, inclusion, and deletion of voters. Earlier, on October 9, the Court…
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Gujarat Cabinet Resigns Ahead of Local Polls; Expansion Friday
In a major political development ahead of local body elections, the entire Gujarat cabinet, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, resigned on Thursday. Sources reported that all 16 ministers, including eight cabinet-rank ministers and nine ministers of state, submitted their resignations to the party leadership. The reshuffle comes nearly three years…
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PM Modi Mourns Goa Minister Ravi Naik’s Demise
New Delhi, October 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the passing of Shri Ravi Naik, a senior minister in the Goa government and a veteran political leader known for his decades-long public service. In a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister described…
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Amit Shah Honors Ramvilas Paswan on Death Anniversary
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, paid heartfelt tribute to former Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan on his death anniversary, remembering his lifelong commitment to public service and social justice. Champion of the Marginalized Shri Amit Shah highlighted that Ramvilas Paswan dedicated his entire life to advocating…
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ECI Sets Oct 24 Rajya Sabha Polls for J&K After 4-Year Gap
In a significant electoral development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that biennial elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir will be held on October 24, 2025. This decision ends a more than four-year absence of representation from the Union Territory in the Upper House…
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Congress CWC in Patna Slams Modi’s ‘Huglomacy’
Patna: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened in Patna on Wednesday, adopting a strongly worded resolution that attacked the Modi government’s foreign and domestic policies. Party leaders accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s so-called “huglomacy” of isolating India internationally while also charging the BJP with undermining democratic institutions at home. First…
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PM Modi to Address Nation at 5 PM Amid GST Reforms
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation today at 5 PM, sparking anticipation across political circles, markets, and the public. The government has not yet disclosed the theme of the address, leaving room for speculation about potential policy announcements. The timing of the speech is…