Politics

HImachal: Interim bail granted to BJP MLA Hans Raj

A local court in Chamba on Monday granted interim anticipatory bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Churah, Hans Raj, in a sexual exploitation case registered against him, restraining police from arresting him until November 22.

2025-11-11T17:04:51.201799+00:00 IST

Bihar polls conclude with historic 66.91% voter turnout: Exit poll

Voting for the second phase of Bihar polls concluded with a record voter turnout of 68.80 per cent (approximate), with the highest voting of 78.82 per cent in Katihar district, according to data from the Election Commission.

2025-11-11T16:55:55.696819+00:00 IST

Vijay Kumar Sinha says Congress "trapped in familialism"

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Tuesday reacted to the resignation of former Bihar Minister and senior Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad, saying that the public had realised that the Congress's leadership, trapped in "familial politics," is a threat to democracy and that its future is "in darkness."

2025-11-11T16:38:27.030588+00:00 IST

Senior Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad resigns from the INC

In a major setback to the Congress party ahead of the Bihar Assembly election results, senior leader Shakeel Ahmad on Tuesday resigned from the party.

2025-11-11T15:57:53.534084+00:00 IST

Delhi govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for kin of Delhi blast victims

"In this hour of difficulty, the Government of Delhi extends its deepest condolences" to all those families who have lost their loved ones and to those who have been injured in this incident, she went on to add in her post.

2025-11-11T15:28:51.462621+00:00 IST

Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Bihar Projections

As exit polls projected a clear majority for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, Congress MP Tariq Anwar dismissed the predictions as speculative, saying they "cannot be considered accurate.

2025-11-11T14:57:28.051022+00:00 IST

BJP MP Khandelwal visits Delhi blast victims

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Tuesday visited those injured in the recent car blast incident in Delhi at Lok Nayak Jay Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital, assuring that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is closely monitoring the investigation and that those responsible will face the "strictest punishment."

2025-11-11T14:35:14.452464+00:00 IST

JD(U) says Bihar has given NDA a “historic mandate"

JD(U) claimed the people of Bihar have given the NDA a "historic mandate," expressing confidence ahead of the results. Taking a dig at the Opposition, the party said many will now "blame EVMs" and make excuses for their defeat.

2025-11-11T14:29:16.244870+00:00 IST

Exit polls predict comfortable return of NDA government in Bihar

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the government again in Bihar, exit poll results showed on Tuesday, predicting that the opposition Mahagathbandhan would fall short of the majority mark in the 243-member state assembly.

2025-11-11T14:12:32.626080+00:00 IST

Supriya Shrinate slams government over Delhi blast

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the recent security incidents, stating that explosive material was recovered in Faridabad on the same day the car blast took place near the Red Fort metro station.

2025-11-11T13:23:24.340776+00:00 IST

Exit Polls predict return of Nitish Kumar and NDA in Bihar

As voting for the Bihar Assembly polls concluded on Tuesday, exit polls have predicted a return for the NDA's alliance with a clear majority by securing 130 to 160 seats. Mahagathbadhan, despite all its promises to bring change to Bihar, may fall short with only 70 to 100 seats.

2025-11-11T13:21:39.280209+00:00 IST

Our govt is committed to stopping pollution in the coming times

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said stubble burning in neighbouring states, incidents occurring in those states and climate change are the key factors behind pollution in the national capital.

2025-11-11T12:29:35.854046+00:00 IST

Ashok Gehlot seeks probe into Delhi blast

Congress leader and former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that the Delhi car blast that killed eight people was "unfortunate" and called for a thorough investigation, stressing that the truth must come out before the public.

2025-11-11T12:25:46.878094+00:00 IST

Bihar records 67.14% polling till 5 pm in second phase assembly p

Bihar recorded a turnout of 67.14 per cent in the second phase of Assembly polls till 5 pm on Tuesday, according to data from the Election Commission.

2025-11-11T12:16:21.608532+00:00 IST

Amit Shah reviews Delhi blast probe

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the investigation into the deadly car blast in Delhi that claimed eight lives and left several others injured a day ago, and directed officials to hunt down every culprit involved in the incident.

2025-11-11T11:50:45.379648+00:00 IST

Befitting response will be given: Chhattisgarh Dy CM Arun Sao

Sao said that the Centre is taking the matter seriously and that those responsible will face strict action.

2025-11-11T11:27:00.691426+00:00 IST

SP Chief unveils Vision India

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday announced the launch of a new initiative titled 'Vision India', aimed at shaping a progressive and inclusive 'New India' through innovation, youth participation, and forward-thinking policies.

2025-11-11T10:35:27.316128+00:00 IST

Congress leader BK Hariprasad condemns Delhi blast

Congress leader BK Hariprasad on Tuesday condemned the Delhi blast near the Red Fort metro station area that claimed the lives of at least eight people, and demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

2025-11-11T10:34:45.894050+00:00 IST

Amit Shah reviews Delhi blast probe

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired another round of high-level security review meeting on Tuesday to assess the situation following the deadly blast in Delhi that claimed eight lives and left several others injured a day ago.

2025-11-11T10:31:07.271024+00:00 IST

Bihar records 60.40% polling till 3 pm in second phase

Bihar recorded a turnout of 60.40 per cent in the second phase of Assembly polls till 3 pm, according to data from the Election Commission.

2025-11-11T10:29:26.223030+00:00 IST

"May Nitish Kumar become CM again": Sanjay Kumar Jha's mother

"I have voted. May Nitish Kumar become the CM again, and Bihar soars even higher. I offered prayers and then went to vote. He will indeed be the CM. There will be employment in all districts of the state," she said.

2025-11-11T09:39:49.234326+00:00 IST