BJP on the cusp of making history, set for biggest Bihar win in 45 years; NDA crosses 200

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) In one of the most fiercely contested elections in Bihar’s recent political history, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is emerging as the single largest party, with early trends from the Election Commission of India showing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leading in around 200 seats, well above the majority mark of 122.  

Bihar polls since 1952: Breaking down Cong's steep downfall and BJP's steady ascent

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:05 PM

Patna, Nov 14 (IANS) Bihar, one of the most populous and politically vibrant states, has voted emphatically and with ample clarity on who would take the reins of state, rejecting any possibility of hung assembly as was anticipated by a handful of political watchers, owing to 20 years of anti-incumbency against the Nitish government.

Bihar poll results: PK's Jan Suraaj a damp squib, Mukesh Sahani's VIP also fails to take off

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:01 PM

Patna, Nov 14 (IANS) Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj and the Mahagathbandhan's Deputy Chief Ministerial face Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) were unable to secure leads in any constituency as of 3.50 p.m., according to Bihar election trends.

Bhumi Pednekar reveals how ‘Bhakshak’ opened her eyes to children’s harsh realities

IANS | November 14, 2025 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) On the occasion of Children’s Day, Bhumi Pednekar reflected on the stories of children that have left a lasting impact on her life and career.

Social media influencer dressed as Lalu Yadav slams Rahul Gandhi, mocks Mahagathbandhan

IANS | November 14, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) As the Mahagathbandhan is expected to face a drubbing in the Bihar polls, social media influencer Ratan Ranjan, dressed as RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Friday mocked the alliance, saying, “Rahul Gandhi khud toh doobe aur humein bhi le doobe sanam.”

India’s export strategy must go beyond volume expansion to generate high-quality jobs: Experts

IANS | November 14, 2025 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India’s export strategy must go beyond volume expansion to generate high-quality jobs, embed environmental responsibility and promote inclusivity, Shishir Priyadarshi, President of Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), said on Friday.

Arjun Kapoor delighted to fly with his 'favourite person', Jackie Shroff, shares an airport selfie

IANS | November 14, 2025 3:40 PM

Mumbai Nov 14 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor was in for a pleasant surprise while he headed to the airport today. The actor bumped into none other than Bollywood star Jackie Shroff at the airport and immediately clicked a selfie with him.

When Kamini Kaushal reflected on ending her relationship with Dilip Kumar in her memoir

IANS | November 14, 2025 3:39 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal had once reflected on her past relationship with legendary actor Dilip Kumar in her memoir.

Nitish Kumar silences critics as NDA's stellar show in Bihar vindicates 'tiger abhi zinda hai' slogan

Reecha Sharma | November 14, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) On the eve of the counting of votes in the Bihar Assembly elections, large posters outside the headquarters of Janata Dal (United) carried the message “Tiger abhi zinda hai (Tiger is still alive)". As the counting commenced and early trends poured in, it became clear that those words were more than a slogan -- they reflected the enduring political power of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Bihar.

Asian Archery C'ships: Ankita Bhakat pips Olympic medallist Nam Su-hyeon to win gold

IANS | November 14, 2025 3:34 PM

Dhaka, Nov 14 (IANS) India's Ankita Bhakat secured a landmark victory by defeating Paris Olympics individual silver medallist Nam Su-hyeon of Korea 7-3 to capture the women’s recurve individual gold at the Asian Archery Championships here on Friday.