As polling for Bihar elections began on Thursday, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh termed it a "festival of democracy", expressing confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's victory.
The domestic stock markets opened flat on Thursday as investors closely monitored the Bihar assembly election voting. The outcome of the Bihar polls holds significant importance given central government dependence on coalition partners.
Rajasthan United FC will lock horns with Sporting Club Delhi on Thursday in a crucial AIFF Super Cup group D encounter, with the former needing a big win to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Congress MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Thursday appealed to the people of Bihar to exercise their right to vote to protect democracy and the constitution.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP's candidate from Tarapur, Samrat Choudhary, expressed confidence that the NDA will return to power with a strong majority as the polling in the 121 constituencies in the first phase of the election began on Thursday.
Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial face and RJD candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday exuded confidence in Mahagathbandhan's victory in the Bihar Assembly election after he cast his vote along with his family.
Delhi's air quality witnessed deterioration on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index recorded at 271 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, on Thursday cast his vote for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, appealed to voters across the state to come out in large numbers and exercise their right to vote as the polling in the 121 constituencies in the first phase of the election began on Thursday.
Thakur is the candidate from Constituency 81, Alinagar, which started polling early on Thursday morning. At 25 years old, and a debutant Maithili Thakur is the youngest candidate in the electoral fray. She is set to contest against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Binod Mishra. Jan Su
JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar on Thursday asserted that the NDA has strong support among women as the first phase of the Bihar elections commenced in 18 districts, across 121 constituencies.