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The BJP has released its third and final list of 18 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, completing its roster of 101 nominees. Key candidates include Ram Singh (Bagaha), Vinay Bihari (Lauriya), and Krishnanandan Paswan (Harsidhi). Both BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, while Chirag Paswan’s LJP has been allotted 29 constituencies.
The Indian National Congress has released its first list of 11 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, even as its seat-sharing arrangement with the RJD remains undecided. Key nominees include Om Prakash Garg (Gopalganj), Amita Bhushan (Begusarai), and Laalan Kumar (Sultanganj). The announcement marks Congress’s initial move ahead of the 2025 Bihar polls.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said higher US tariffs will have limited impact on India’s growth, noting the economy is largely domestic-driven. Speaking at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington, he added that an early resolution could boost growth. The RBI’s 6.8% FY26 growth forecast already factors in 50% punitive tariffs and global trade headwinds.
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire following deadly clashes that killed dozens. The truce, requested by the Taliban, began at 6 pm, aiming to de-escalate rising tensions. Pakistan reported killing over 40 Taliban fighters; Kabul has yet to issue an official statement on the agreement.
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav filed his nomination from Raghopur, declaring movable assets worth ₹6.12 crore and liabilities of ₹55.5 lakh. He also stated he has ₹1.5 lakh in cash and property worth ₹1.88 crore. His affidavit revealed he’s a Class IX pass-out from DPS RK Puram, Delhi, in the year 2006, highlighting his financial and educational […]
The BJP released its second list of 12 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, naming folk singer Maithili Thakur from the Alinagar constituency. Her entry brings cultural appeal to the party’s campaign. Former IPS officer Anand Mishra has also been fielded from Buxar, reflecting BJP’s mix of fresh and experienced faces.
The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance of a video showing a 17-year-old boy tortured in Rajkot police custody on September 1. The boy was detained for a stabbing case and later sent to a juvenile home. NHRC has sought a detailed report from Gujarat DGP within two weeks amid serious human rights […]
Israel’s defense forces revealed that among four bodies returned by Hamas, one does not match any known hostages held since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023. The remains were examined at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine. Hamas is urged to return all deceased hostages promptly under the ceasefire deal.
US President Trump labeled the BRICS alliance an attack on the US dollar. He claimed he deterred prospective members by threatening tariffs, after which “everybody dropped out.” The bloc now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, calling them “anti-American” in recent remarks.
The Supreme Court has permitted bursting of certified green crackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali only on October 18-19, between 6-7 am and 8-10 pm. Sales are restricted to designated locations to minimize pollution, easing a prior total ban with strict timing and location conditions to protect air quality during festivities.
Pakistani troops clashed with Afghan Taliban in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after unprovoked fire from Taliban militants. Multiple posts, including tanks, were destroyed, and a senior Taliban commander was killed. The conflict followed a series of attacks, airstrikes, and tensions around the disputed Durand Line border separating Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly faces a potentially stormy 2nd day as CM MK Stalin is set to present key legislation, including a bill on political guidelines, while opposition AIADMK prepares to raise pressing issues. Yesterday’s session began with condolence resolutions, creating a somber tone before moving toward today’s anticipated legislative business.
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party will debut in Bihar elections, but Kishor won’t contest, focusing on organisational work instead. Raghopur and Kargahar candidates, Chanchal Singh and Ritesh Ranjan, confirm this. Kishor set a 150-seat target, predicted NDA’s defeat, and said Nitish Kumar may not return as CM. Bihar polls: Nov 6 & 11 and results […]
Prominent Indian-origin foreign policy expert and defense strategist Ashley Tellis has been arrested in the US for possessing classified defense documents and holding secret meetings with Chinese officials. During a search of the 64-year-old’s residence, authorities reportedly seized over a thousand documents marked ‘top secret.’
Israel received four hostage bodies handed over by Hamas via the Red Cross in Gaza. Transferred to IDF and Shin Bet personnel, the remains were then escorted into Israel and sent to Tel Aviv’s National Center of Forensic Medicine for identification. Identities remain unknown, with families to be notified after the process, Netanyahu’s office said.