Politics

Bihar polls will usher in “big wave of change” in State: RJD MP

"The change that knocked on our doors in the first phase is now turning into a big wave of change... The Prime Minister, the Home Minister, the UP CM, and countless other ministers tried their best to change the pitch in Bihar so that no one could discuss jobs, migration, or social security. But Bihar hasn't gone away from its pitch," the RJD leader told ANI here.

2025-11-11T05:39:43.271212+00:00 IST

CAQM imposes GRAP 3 in Delhi-NCR amid surge in air pollution

The CAQM has invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR as Delhi's air quality worsened to 'Severe' with an AQI of 425 on Tuesday morning.

2025-11-11T05:31:28.000452+00:00 IST

"Jungle Raj part 2 won’t come": BJP’s Shahnawaz Hussain

After casting his vote along with his wife Renu Hussain at a polling booth in Supaul, the BJP leader said, "I have voted. I appeal to everyone to cast their vote. Humne jalpan nahi kiya, pehle matdan kiya. We will go home now and then have breakfast."

2025-11-11T05:25:51.696641+00:00 IST

Ajeet Sharma slams NDA, expresses confidence in Oppn's victory

Congress MLA and candidate from Bhagalpur seat, Ajeet Sharma, cast his vote in the second phase of the Bihar elections on Tuesday and expressed confidence in Mahagathbandhan's victory in the State.

2025-11-11T05:24:50.585960+00:00 IST

Bypolls: Mizoram’s Dampa records healthy turnout of 18.38% while

As voting for the bye-elections on eight seats of six States and one Union Territory is underway, Dampa constituency in Mizoram recorded the highest turnout of 18.38 per cent as of 9 am, as per the data of the Election Commission of India, followed by the Ghatsila constituency in Jharkhand, with a 17.33 per cent turnout.

2025-11-11T05:17:43.722481+00:00 IST

"56 inch must answer": Nana Patole demands accountability

"Now is the time for them (the BJP and the central government) to answer. If our capital, Delhi, is not safe, 56 inches must answer for this. We do not want to play politics over this. Our concern is that our country is unsafe, and the central government is accountable for this," Nana Patole said.

2025-11-11T05:15:22.616594+00:00 IST

KC Venugopal as Bihar phase two voting underway

As polling for phase two of the elections is underway, Venugopal urged voters to turn out in large numbers and participate in the voting process.

2025-11-11T05:09:43.554451+00:00 IST

PM Modi's ‘Purvodaya’ encompasses Bihar:Jitan Ram Manjhi

"Narendra Modi has envisioned 'Purvodaya', which also encompasses Bihar. Whatever allocation was meant to be given here, we have received four times that amount. There is no better government than this," he said.

2025-11-11T05:08:33.062631+00:00 IST

Lal Quila metro station closed due to security reasons: DMRC

"Lal Qila Metro Station is closed due to security reasons. All other stations are functional as normal," Delhi Metro Rail Corporation posted on X.

2025-11-11T04:37:26.402605+00:00 IST

"NDA ki aandhi chal rahi hai": HAM(S) chief Santosh Kumar Suman

Amid the polling for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, minister and national president of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) Santosh Kumar Suman expressed confidence in the NDA's victory.

2025-11-11T04:36:41.467409+00:00 IST

“Immense support to be received by Mahagathbandhan”: RJD leader

"There is a wave of change in Bihar. In the second phase of voting as well, immense public support is going to be received by Tejashwi Yadav and the Mahagathbandhan," Tiwari told ANI here.

2025-11-11T04:27:08.062756+00:00 IST

Bihar needs a 'model' filled with economic development: Kharge

"Bihar needs a 'model' filled with economic development, social justice, and equality. For 20 years, Bihar has endured an opportunistic, corruption-ridden government that is against the poor and deprived; today, the time for change has arrived," Kharge wrote on 'X'.

2025-11-11T04:19:42.367257+00:00 IST

Bihar records a brisk voter turnout of 14.55% till 9 am

A voter turnout of 14.55 per cent was recorded in the second phase of Bihar assembly polls till 9 am, according to the data of the Election Commission of India, which is relatively higher than the 13.13 per cent turnout recorded in the first phase of polls.

2025-11-11T04:15:10.691705+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayer at Maa Pateshwari Temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday visited the Maa Pateshwari temple and offered prayers at the Temple.

2025-11-11T04:12:37.509125+00:00 IST

"No place for Dhinakaran in Tamil Nadu politics": RB Udhayakumar

Deputy Opposition leader and former AIADMK Minister RB Udhayakumar on Tuesday again took a jibe at AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran, saying there is no place for him in Tamil Nadu politics.

2025-11-11T04:11:56.454875+00:00 IST

"Give pace to double-engine govt of Bihar": Umesh Kushwaha

"I appeal to the voters of the 122 districts to come out and vote in large numbers for justice and development. Give pace to the double-engine government of Bihar and secure the future of your children," said Kushwaha, who contested the first phase of assembly polls from the Mahnar seat.

2025-11-11T04:09:19.348197+00:00 IST

"Vote for protection of democracy": Priyanka Gandhi

"Today, the second and final phase of voting is taking place in Bihar. I appeal to all brothers and sisters of the state to participate enthusiastically in this grand festival of democracy. For jobs, education, health, and industry; for the protection of democracy and the Constitution; for Bihar's bright future--vote and form a government that is dedicated to working for you," Gandhi said.

2025-11-11T03:53:30.566064+00:00 IST

"Young people feel if the govt changes, their future will change"

"Young people feel that if the government changes, their future will change. People are fed up with the government of the last 20 years, and there's a sense of unease about how to change it, form a new government and give the opposition a chance," Anwar told ANI.

2025-11-11T03:43:50.756375+00:00 IST

Pappu Yadav demands Amit Shah's resignation over Delhi blast

He further questioned Shah's accountability over the incident, noting that he had not resigned following the incident. Yadav noted that none of the Indian neighbours are with the country, stressing that the government only spreads hatred and division.

2025-11-11T03:42:55.431474+00:00 IST

"Bihar should vote on its issues": Prashant Kishor

Speaking to ANI, Kishor argued that things like the Delhi blast near the Red Fort may 'sometimes happen' during elections, and people in Bihar needn't get terrified. Extending support to the government, he said that the people of Bihar and the country have elected leaders to Parliament to ensure security.

2025-11-11T03:33:13.925082+00:00 IST