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Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomed six seats given to his HAM(S) by NDA for Bihar polls but expressed disappointment, saying his party was undervalued. He hinted at possible repercussions. NDA allotted 101 seats each to BJP and JD(U), 29 to LJP (RV), six to HAM(S), and six to Upendra Kushwaha’s party, triggering criticism from […]
The NDA has finalised seat-sharing for Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections. JD(U) and BJP will contest 101 seats each. LJP (Ram Vilas) gets 29, while HAM and Rashtriya Lok Morcha get six each. The elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14. The announcement was shared by top alliance leaders on […]
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge urged CM Siddaramaiah to ban RSS activities in government institutions, alleging ideological threats and psychological harm to youth. He cited unauthorized RSS events and divisive slogans as dangerous. BJP leaders slammed Kharge, calling his request a political gimmick. The RSS plans statewide centenary events, increasing political tension.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi expressed his wish to resign and suggested Rajya Sabha MP C Sadanandan Master as his replacement. At a Kannur event, Gopi said Sadanandan’s appointment would mark a political milestone for Kerala. Gopi, who joined BJP in 2016, cited personal sacrifice and financial strain after leaving his film career for politics.
Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus dismissed reports of anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh as “fake news,” calling it “India’s specialty.” In an interview, he claimed such incidents are exaggerated and often rooted in local disputes, not religious conflict. Yunus urged Hindu citizens to seek protection as equals, not based on religion.
Akhilesh Yadav called UP CM Yogi Adityanath an “infiltrator” from Uttarakhand and said he should be sent back. He also slammed the UP government over Dalit atrocities, mob lynching, and rising corruption. Yadav accused BJP of failing law and order, spreading false data, and misusing police to suppress opponents, especially in the Raebareli lynching case.
Jan Suraj Founder Prashant Kishor faces an FIR in Raghopur for allegedly breaching Bihar’s Model Code of Conduct. His convoy of hundreds of vehicles sparked complaints as he launched his election campaign targeting RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. Kishor vowed to defeat Tejashwi in his own constituency amid intensifying Bihar poll battles.
BRS Working President KTR criticised BJP and Congress as useless parties for Telangana. Speaking at Telangana Bhavan, he said voting for BJP’s hand means getting their hand again; voting for Congress’s flower is like offering a useless flower that doesn’t serve the state’s interests. He urged voters to reject both parties.
A fierce overnight clash along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border left 58 Pakistani and 9 Afghan soldiers dead. Afghanistan claims retaliation against airspace violations and says 25 Pakistani posts were seized. On the other hand Pakistan military claimed 200 Talibans were killed while Afghanistan didn’t respond over this claim. Fighting paused after Saudi and Qatari mediation.
China warned it doesn’t seek a tariff war but is ready to retaliate after Trump threatened 100% tariffs over new Chinese rare earth export rules. Beijing criticized U.S. restrictions and announced port fees on American ships. The standoff risks derailing talks between Trump and Xi and reigniting a full-scale trade war.
RJD leaders Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav left for Delhi amid ongoing INDIA bloc seat-sharing tensions. While sources cite a court hearing, talks with Congress leaders are likely. RJD insists on contesting at least half of Bihar’s 243 seats, urging smaller allies to temper demands to present a united front against NDA.
Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttahida Qadri’s planned visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra today has been cancelled, according to an English news agency. Agra authorities have not disclosed the reasons. Muttahida faced criticism for holding a “men only” press conference in Delhi prior to the cancelled tour.
AP IT Minister Lokesh stated that Visakhapatnam aims to become a trillion-dollar economy by 2047 through increased investments. While AP has one capital, the govt plans decentralized development. Confident about attracting $120 billion in investments, Lokesh expressed optimism about rewriting the state’s history and boosting growth across all regions.
Tej Pratap Yadav, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son, unfollowed his brother Tejashwi Yadav on X, hinting at rising family discord before the 2025 Bihar polls. Earlier, he unfollowed sisters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav. Tej Pratap now follows only five accounts, including his parents and sister Raj Lakshmi.
Nominations for the Jubilee Hills by-poll in Hyderabad, scheduled for November 11, will open tomorrow. Telangana Election Officer Karnan confirmed that all arrangements are in place. This time, voter slips will include serial numbers to help polling staff quickly identify voters, enhancing the election process and reducing delays compared to previous polls.