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Bihar Election Results Offer Lessons for SP: Akhilesh Yadav Must Focus Beyond Core Voters, Leverage PDA Formula

15Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Bihar Election Results Offer Lessons for SP: Akhilesh Yadav Must Focus Beyond Core Voters, Leverage PDA Formula

Lucknow: Even though the Samajwadi Party (SP) did not contest the recent Bihar Assembly elections, the results have sent a clear message to the party leadership. Analysts believe that the electorate has rejected politics based solely on caste equations, prioritizing development and good governance instead. The decisive defeat of the RJD underscores that relying solely on a core vote bank is no longer sufficient. Akhilesh Yadav, who led SP to the highest number of Lok Sabha wins from Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 elections, held 22 campaign rallies in Bihar, actively supporting alliance partners under the India coalition. While SP did not field candidates, the outcomes in Bihar offer strategic insights for the party. Political observers suggest that to remain relevant in upcoming election...

Rishikesh Bungee Jumping Mishap: Gurgaon Tourist Injured, Undergoing Treatment at AIIMS

15Nov

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State, Uttarakhand

Rishikesh Bungee Jumping Mishap: Gurgaon Tourist Injured, Undergoing Treatment at AIIMS

Rishikesh: A thrilling adventure turned into a nightmare for a tourist from Gurgaon when a bungee cord snapped during a jump near Shivpuri, Rishikesh, on Wednesday, 12 November. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated online, has raised serious concerns about safety standards at the adventure facility. According to police reports, 26-year-old Sonu Kumar sustained severe injuries after falling from a considerable height. He was immediately admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh, where medical examination revealed fractures in several ribs and his left arm. Hospital authorities have confirmed that his condition is stable and no longer critical. Group Trip Ends in ShockKumar was visiting Rishikesh with four friends—Vikram, Rajesh, Akshay, and Rajkumar—when the accident occurred. Loca...

Shivpuri Police Seize Smack Worth ₹56 Lakh from Suspected Trafficker

15Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Shivpuri Police Seize Smack Worth ₹56 Lakh from Suspected Trafficker

Shivpuri: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Shivpuri police have arrested a young man carrying 280 grams of smack, valued at an astonishing ₹56 lakh in the market. The accused, who is himself addicted to the substance, was reportedly planning to distribute it across the Karera region. Legal action has been initiated under the NDPS Act. Secret Tip Leads to ArrestKarera SDOP (IPS) Dr. Ayush Jakhar revealed that based on a tip-off, the Amola police team conducted a raid near the Ramkudhi temple underpass. There, they intercepted 26-year-old Nilesh, son of Radhelal Lodhi, a resident of Sirsod village in Amola. Upon searching him, police recovered 280 grams of smack. High-Value SeizureThe recovered consignment’s market value of ₹56 lakh stunned the authorities. Nilesh had rep...

Cold Wave Hits Rajasthan: Fatehpur Shekhawati Records 4.8°C, Major Districts Shiver

15Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Cold Wave Hits Rajasthan: Fatehpur Shekhawati Records 4.8°C, Major Districts Shiver

Jaipur: While the nation is still abuzz with election results, icy winds have taken over Rajasthan, sending temperatures plummeting across the state. Several districts, including Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Tonk, are experiencing an intense cold wave, with residents bracing for severe chill. Fatehpur in Shekhawati recorded the lowest morning temperature at 4.8°C on Saturday, while Nagaur registered a minimum of 5.8°C. The cold spell is spreading rapidly, affecting multiple cities and causing discomfort among locals. Officials from the Meteorological Department have warned that the cold wave is likely to intensify in the coming days. Widespread Chill Across DistrictsThe cold has gripped a total of 11 districts, including Sikar, Bikaner, Dausa, Sirohi, Churu, Tonk, Karauli, Alwar, Jhunjhunu,...

Over 1 Crore Women at Risk of Losing Benefits Under Maharashtra’s ‘Ladli Bahen’ Scheme Amid e-KYC Deadline

15Nov

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Maharashtra, State

Over 1 Crore Women at Risk of Losing Benefits Under Maharashtra’s ‘Ladli Bahen’ Scheme Amid e-KYC Deadline

Mumbai: Ahead of Maharashtra’s local body elections, the state government’s flagship ‘Ladli Bahen’ scheme faces a major compliance challenge, with over 1 crore beneficiaries yet to complete their e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer) verification. The deadline for completion is 18 November. According to a senior official from the Women and Child Development Department, the scheme currently has around 2.35 crore registered beneficiaries, of which only 1.3 crore women have updated their e-KYC details. Officials have indicated that the deadline may be extended if needed. Background and ChallengesInitially, around 2.5 crore women were registered under the scheme. However, many names were removed following allegations of fraudulent claims, prompting the launch of the e-KYC process. While ...

V. Srinivas Set to Become Rajasthan’s New Chief Secretary

15Nov

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Rajasthan, State

V. Srinivas Set to Become Rajasthan’s New Chief Secretary

Jaipur: Senior IAS officer V. Srinivas of the Rajasthan cadre is set to become the state’s new Chief Secretary. Although the official appointment order has not yet been issued by the state government, his elevation is all but confirmed. The Centre has already relieved Srinivas from his deputation in Delhi, allowing him to return to Rajasthan and assume the top bureaucratic position. Formal Order Only PendingThe Chief Secretary is officially appointed by the state government. The current Chief Secretary, Sudhansh Pant, has not yet been relieved, so the official order for Srinivas is still pending. Srinivas, a senior IAS officer, has spent nearly four years on central deputation. With the Centre’s orders to relieve him from Delhi, it is clear that he is being entrusted with a major respon...

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Complete Winners List – Who Won, Who Lost Across 243 Seats

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Complete Winners List – Who Won, Who Lost Across 243 Seats

After 15 years, the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 have witnessed a stunning repeat of the NDA’s dominance. The ruling coalition has decisively uprooted the Mahagathbandhan, with several senior leaders of the opposition struggling to protect their political legacy. Much credit is being attributed to Bihar’s female electorate, whose support proved crucial for Nitish Kumar and his allies, leaving the Mahagathbandhan scrambling to understand the outcome. NDA’s Triumph The early trends from the Election Commission indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading on nearly 200 seats, well above the majority mark of 122. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party, leading in 93 constituencies, marking a historic victory for the party in Bihar ...

Political Significance of Bihar Election 2025: NDA’s Resounding Victory Decoded

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Political Significance of Bihar Election 2025: NDA’s Resounding Victory Decoded

Patna: Navbharat Times – 15 Nov 2025 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results have sent a clear message not only for the state but also at the national level. Despite narratives questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership prior to the elections, the NDA’s landslide victory demonstrates the continued strength of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Under the combined efforts of all five NDA parties in Bihar, the alliance won 202 seats, with BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing the second position. Here’s what the results signify: 1. BJP Reclaims Momentum After Weak LS PerformanceThe BJP fought 101 seats and won 89, becoming the largest party in Bihar. The poor performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is now a thing of the past. Bihar, along with Haryana...

Yogi Adityanath Outshines Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar Elections: Social Equations Redefined

15Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Yogi Adityanath Outshines Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar Elections: Social Equations Redefined

Lucknow/Bihar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has delivered a major political blow to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, shattering long-standing social equations in Bihar. The 2025 Bihar Assembly election results revealed a decisive shift, showing the influence of strong ground-level campaigning and strategic outreach. Unlike the overconfident campaigns of the past, BJP and NDA leaders actively engaged on the ground, strengthening their organizational base. Attempts to consolidate caste blocs in Bihar largely failed, with social and community-based strategies unable to sway results in favor of the Mahagathbandhan. Efforts by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to push backward-caste, Dalit, and minority-centric PDA politics from Uttar Pradesh into Bihar met with limited success, while Rahu...

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Absent on Bihar Election Counting Day, Skipped Nehru Tribute

15Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Absent on Bihar Election Counting Day, Skipped Nehru Tribute

New Delhi: The results of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections are out, delivering a landslide victory to the NDA and a crushing defeat to the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). Out of the 243-member assembly, NDA secured 202 seats, while Mahagathbandhan managed only 35 seats. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj party failed to win a single seat. Analysts suggest that the alliance’s confusion, internal disputes, weak leadership, and poor coordination contributed to its self-inflicted collapse. The counting of votes on 14 November coincided with Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary, also celebrated as Children’s Day. However, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were conspicuously absent, failing to pay tribute to Nehru. Reports suggest that they were abroad, and their abse...