Politics

AAP releases second list of 48 candidates for Bihar polls

According to the list released on Tuesday, Prem Prapt Singh has been fielded from Chapra, Rajendra Prasad Singh from Lalganj, Aditya Lal from Purnia, and Inderjeet Jyotikar from Hathua.

2025-10-14T22:00:38.390254+00:00 IST

Bihar polls: BJP fields Dy CMs Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha in f

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha from Tarapur and Lakhisarai constituencies, respectively, in the first list released for the high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections.

2025-10-14T19:29:50.136767+00:00 IST

“His anger is justified”: Jitan Ram Manjhi

Amid reports of Bihar's NDA alliance facing internal tensions over seat-sharing, Union Minister and Hindustan Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi on Tuesday justified the anger of JD(U), stating that the decision to field candidates from their quota lies with Nitish Kumar.

2025-10-14T17:20:21.915945+00:00 IST

Jan Suraaj names Chanchal Singh as its candidate from Raghopur

This comes amid the speculations that Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor might contest from the high-profile seat.

2025-10-14T17:02:46.533484+00:00 IST

Kharge chairs CEC meet in Delhi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday chaired the party's Central Election Committee (CEC) in Delhi to decide on the Bihar assembly election candidates.

2025-10-14T16:31:48.528452+00:00 IST

Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM(S) announces six candidates for Bihar poll

The Hindustan Awam Morcha (Secular) on Tuesday announced the list of six candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, among whom four are sitting MLAs.

2025-10-14T14:22:55.385920+00:00 IST

“Here to serve society”: Maithili Thakur after joining BJP

Speaking to ANI, the newly joined BJP leader, Maithili Thakur, said, "I am very impressed with the PM and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Drawing inspiration from them, I am here to support them...I do not believe that joining a political party makes you a politician; I am here to serve society and take their ideology to each and every person... I am the daughter of Mithila; my soul resides in Mithila."

2025-10-14T13:14:35.479561+00:00 IST

Folk singer Maithili Thakur joins BJP ahead of Bihar polls

Thakur is likely to contest the upcoming state assembly elections from Alinagar in Darbhanga, according to the sources. The polling for Bihar's 243-seat Assembly is scheduled to take place on November 6 and November 11, with the counting set for November 14.

2025-10-14T12:18:21.034838+00:00 IST

Sanjay Jaiswal dismisses rumours of differences in NDA alliance

"The NDA alliance is completely united, as evident from the way our seats have been announced. By tonight, a final decision will also be made regarding the remaining seats. I am fully confident that we will cross the 200-seat mark in this assembly election," he said.

2025-10-14T12:09:46.199100+00:00 IST

Azam Khan refuses to accept Y category security

"I have not gotten any information on this. I also told the constable that until I get written assurance that I have been given security, I will not be able to accept it", Khan told ANI here.

2025-10-14T11:27:51.807097+00:00 IST

Sharjeel Imam withdraws bail plea in Delhi court

Sharjeel Imam, a Delhi riots case accused, withdrew his interim bail plea on Tuesday from the Karkardooma Court to file his nomination. He had filed the plea seeking 14 days' interim bail to contest the Bihar Assembly elections as an independent candidate from the Bahadurganj constituency.

2025-10-14T10:46:32.574125+00:00 IST

BJP releases first list of candidates for Bihar Assembly election

Polling for the 243-seat Assembly is scheduled to be held on November 6 and November 11, with counting set for November 14.

2025-10-14T09:33:35.317305+00:00 IST

"Oppn planting stories, spreading rumours": JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha

"The opposition knows that they are losing the election. They are planting stories, spreading rumours about what is going on in the NDA. Nitish Kumar is absolutely happy. He is ready for the elections. He will campaign for the NDA. He is keeping an eye on everything. He is talking to the senior leaders of the NDA. All five parties of the NDA are united, and by this evening, we will also announce the list of candidates and their constituencies. NDA is fighting the elections under the guidance of Nitish Kumar," Jha told ANI.

2025-10-14T09:30:06.784841+00:00 IST

JD(U) MP Ajay Kumar Mandal seeks to resign after not being...

Bihar will go to the polls on November 6 and 11, and the results will be declared on November 14.

2025-10-14T09:26:45.078842+00:00 IST

Kerala has surpassed US in infant mortality rate: CM Vijayan

"There is a doubt whether society has truly recognised the achievements that Kerala has made. Kerala has surpassed the United States in infant mortality rates. But there is uncertainty about whether this was reported with the importance it deserves. It is not right to belittle the state's progress just because there's an interest in hiding the achievements of the LDF government," CM Vijayan said at an event in Thiruvananthapuram.

2025-10-14T09:13:35.995120+00:00 IST

SC adjourns pleas challenging law on Election Commissioners' appo

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the law relating to the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for Election Commissioners.

2025-10-14T09:03:14.568865+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi on Haryana IPS officer 'suicide' case

In a post on X, Priyanka said that no one is concerned about giving justice to the bereaved family

2025-10-14T08:59:08.146767+00:00 IST

NSG's seventh anti-terror expansion with new hub in Ayodhya soon

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement during the 41st Raising Day celebrations of the NSG in Haryana's Manesar.

2025-10-14T08:56:53.323922+00:00 IST

"Taking steps to protect country from terrorist threats": Shah

While addressing a gathering at the 41st Raising Day of the National Security Guard (NSG) here, Shah stated that the centre has banned groups such as the Popular Front of India (PFI) and has also enhanced investigative techniques to prevent terror funding.

2025-10-14T08:39:48.944131+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu presents Rs 1.55 crore cheque towards 'Aapda Rahat Kosh'

The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude for this noble gesture and appealed to the people to contribute generously to support those affected by disasters.

2025-10-14T08:34:44.452809+00:00 IST

Sukanta Majumdar slams TMC over Durgapur gang rape case

The BJP leader accused the TMC (Trinamool Congress) of being involved in various criminal activities in West Bengal, claiming that even contractual workers and local party officials are implicated.

2025-10-14T08:28:00.287435+00:00 IST