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NHRC issues notices over RJD’s viral election song involving minors, promoting caste-based hatred

IANS | November 10, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Election Commissioner, the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar, and district authorities in Bihar’s Samastipur over allegations that a viral election song promoted by workers of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) allegedly spreads caste-based hatred and unlawfully featured minor children for political propaganda.

Kerala local body polls on Dec 9 and 11, counting on Dec 13

IANS | November 10, 2025 1:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10 (IANS) Kerala’s local body elections -- seen as a “semi-final” ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls -- will be held in two phases on December 9 and 11, with counting to take place on December 13.

Bhutan gears up for PM Modi’s visit to further boost bilateral economic ties: Report

IANS | November 10, 2025 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Bhutan is getting ready to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his two-day visit to the Himalayan Kingdom aimed at further strengthening bilateral economic relations through transformative energy and connectivity projects, according to a report in Bhutan Live.

'Will surely win two-thirds of seats in Bihar polls': Manoj Jha expresses confidence in Mahagathbandhan victory

IANS | November 10, 2025 12:59 PM

Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) As Bihar heads into the second and final phase of Assembly elections, RJD MP Manoj Jha on Monday expressed strong confidence in the Mahagathbandhan’s (Grand Alliance) victory, claiming that the alliance will surely win nearly two-thirds of the total seats in the state.

Mahagathbandhan will free Bihar from 20 years of a helpless system: Cong chief

IANS | November 10, 2025 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) As Bihar gears up for the second and final phase of Assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday asserted that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) will free the state from what he described as a “helpless system” that has prevailed for the past two decades.

Final preparations underway for Bihar’s second phase of polling in Gaya

IANS | November 10, 2025 12:46 PM

Gaya, Nov 10 (IANS) The stage is set for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled to be held on November 11. All necessary arrangements have been completed at the dispatch centre in Gaya, from where polling parties will soon depart on Monday for their respective polling stations carrying EVMs and other election materials.

Tharoor's birthday wishes to Advani trigger row, BJP calls out Cong's 'frivolous thinking'

IANS | November 10, 2025 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's birthday wishes to veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani have sparked a political controversy after the Congress party publicly distanced itself from his remarks, calling them "personal".

RSS's contribution to nation-building always been selfless, apolitical: BJP MP

IANS | November 10, 2025 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Reacting to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks defending the organisation’s character and clarifying misconceptions about its ideology, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Monday praised Bhagwat for “clearly explaining the philosophy of the RSS”, calling its contribution to nation-building selfless and apolitical.

Bihar polls: 1,302 candidates in the fray for 122 seats in second phase

IANS | November 10, 2025 11:53 AM

Patna, Nov 10 (IANS) The second phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday (November 11), with 1,302 candidates fighting for 122 constituencies.

FM Sitharaman holds first pre-Union Budget consultations with leading economists

IANS | November 10, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held first pre-budget consultations with leading economists ahead of the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.

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NHRC issues notices over RJD’s viral election song involving minors, promoting caste-based hatred

Kerala local body polls on Dec 9 and 11, counting on Dec 13

Bhutan gears up for PM Modi’s visit to further boost bilateral economic ties: Report

'Will surely win two-thirds of seats in Bihar polls': Manoj Jha expresses confidence in Mahagathbandhan victory

Mahagathbandhan will free Bihar from 20 years of a helpless system: Cong chief

Final preparations underway for Bihar’s second phase of polling in Gaya

Tharoor's birthday wishes to Advani trigger row, BJP calls out Cong's 'frivolous thinking'

RSS's contribution to nation-building always been selfless, apolitical: BJP MP

Bihar polls: 1,302 candidates in the fray for 122 seats in second phase

FM Sitharaman holds first pre-Union Budget consultations with leading economists

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