dian state politics, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) headed by the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its partner Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) registering a sweeping victory. Early trends indicate that the alliance is set to cross the 200-seat mark in the 243-member assembly — a feat not seen since 2010. A decisive mandate By midday on result-day the NDA was already leading in approximately 188 seats. JD(U) was showing a lead in around 75 seats, while the BJP was ahead in about 85 seats. Smaller allied parties like the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP-RV) and…
Author: Anjali Singh
When 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in the mayoral race in New York City, his supporters hailed a historic win: the city’s first Muslim mayor, an embodiment of progressive politics in America’s largest urban centre. But thousands of miles away in Israel the response was markedly different — tinged with unease, introspection and a sense that something deeper might be changing. The Israeli reaction In Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and beyond the reaction was swift and uncompromising. “Very bad… For the Jews, for Israel, for everyone,” said one resident as the news broke. The wave of concern was not focused on…
As the polls open in Bihar on November 6 and 11 for its 243-seat assembly, the election is more than a state-level contest—it is a barometer for the strength and durability of the BJP-led alliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With results slated for November 14, the outcome will likely echo well beyond the borders of Bihar. A State Under Pressure Bihar remains one of India’s most challenged states: high levels of migration, persistent poverty, fractured infrastructure and youth seeking livelihoods elsewhere. While the unemployment rate for those aged 15-29 dropped to about 9.9% in fiscal 2023-24, from around 30.9%…
In a landmark diplomatic and military development, India and the United States have signed a 10-year defence cooperation framework that underscores their shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, even as both nations navigate simmering tensions over tariffs and trade policy. The agreement, inked by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of an ASEAN defence meeting, lays out a decade-long roadmap for collaboration in military technology, industrial cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operational planning. Officials from both countries hailed it as a “historic deepening” of the world’s largest and oldest…
In what has sent shockwaves through Indian cricket circles, Shreyas Iyer remains under intensive medical care in a Sydney hospital following a freak on-field accident during India’s third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025. What initially appeared to be a minor fielding mishap has escalated into a grave medical emergency involving internal bleeding and a spleen laceration, forcing doctors to keep the 30-year-old in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for close monitoring. The incident occurred late in Australia’s innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Diving full-stretch to complete a spectacular catch to dismiss wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, Iyer landed…
In a damning revelation that raises serious concerns about the integrity of electoral rolls, the Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) has uncovered a systematic attempt to manipulate voter data in Aland, a constituency in the Kalaburagi district. According to the SIT, individuals were paid ₹80 for each fake voter deletion application submitted ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections — part of a broader, well-orchestrated voter suppression effort. Between December 2022 and February 2023, a total of 6,018 Form 7 applications were submitted through the Election Commission’s online portal to remove names from the voter list. However, only 24 of…
In a significant reshuffle aimed at rejuvenating the Gujarat government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday inducted a fresh line-up of ministers, led by Harsh Sanghavi, who was appointed Deputy Chief Minister, and Rivaba Jadeja, a first-time MLA and wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, who joined as Minister of State. The overhaul included 26 ministers, of which 19 are new faces, indicating a bold strategy ahead of the 2027 state elections. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, with Governor Acharya Devvrat administering the oath. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel retained his post, while key members of…
In response to the deteriorating air quality in the national capital and surrounding regions, authorities have initiated Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. This decision, announced on October 14, 2025, comes after the Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 200 mark, placing it in the “Poor” category, with the current reading hovering around 211. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has triggered GRAP’s first phase to act as a preventive measure before conditions worsen. With winter approaching, Delhi’s pollution is expected to rise further due to reduced wind speeds, stubble burning in neighbouring states,…
Mumbai, India’s bustling financial capital, marked a historic milestone today with the inauguration of the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Designed to relieve pressure on the overburdened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), this long-anticipated project signifies a massive leap forward for India’s aviation infrastructure and urban planning. The NMIA, developed on 1,160 hectares, is one of the country’s most ambitious greenfield airport projects. Built with an estimated investment of ₹19,650 crore, the airport is expected to transform not only air travel in western India but also drive major socio-economic development…
In a horrifying late-night fire at Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, eight patients tragically lost their lives after flames tore through the Neuro ICU of the hospital’s Trauma Centre. The incident, which occurred just before midnight on Sunday, has triggered widespread public outrage, with grieving families accusing the hospital administration of delayed response, untrained staff, and poor fire safety preparedness. The fire reportedly broke out around 11:20 p.m. in a storeroom next to the Neuro ICU, where combustible materials like paper files, chemicals, and blood sample tubes were kept. Within minutes, thick smoke had engulfed the ICU, home to…
Japanese financial markets were jolted into motion this week as Sanae Takaichi secured leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), all but confirming her as Japan’s next prime minister. The result triggered a strong rally in equities, a selloff in government bonds, and renewed downward pressure on the yen—signaling that investors are recalibrating expectations for Japan’s economic future under Takaichi’s watch. With promises of aggressive fiscal expansion, corporate support, and close alignment with the Bank of Japan, Takaichi has struck a bullish chord with equity investors—but her policies may complicate the path for bondholders and currency markets. A New…
In a development signaling renewed engagement between two of Asia’s largest economies, India and China have agreed to resume direct commercial flights starting October 26, 2025. The move ends a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and extended amid worsening bilateral tensions following military standoffs along their disputed Himalayan border. The resumption, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on October 2, is being hailed as both a practical and symbolic step toward rebuilding normalized ties between the neighbors. While full diplomatic normalcy remains distant, the skies between the two countries are set to open…