PM Modi-Nitish good governance blitz: NDA storming Bihar on Rs 66,828 per capita surge, leak-proof welfare

Shashikant Trivedi | November 14, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) As counting of votes unfolded on Friday for the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha, early trends delivered a resounding endorsement of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), propelled by the seamless implementation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship good governance initiatives through his steadfast partner, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Over 7000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan and Iran in single day

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:53 PM

Kabul, Nov 14 (IANS) Around 7,061 Afghan refugees were forcibly deported to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran on Thursday, according to Afghanistan's High Commission for Addressing Refugee Affairs.

Rohit to lead India in Men's Jr Hockey World Cup; striker Araijeet Hundal ruled out

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Defender and dragflicker Rohit, who had a good show in the recent Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia where the team won a silver medal, will be leading the team in the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, set to begin from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai.

Bihar results provide oxygen to BJP for 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:52 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) The trend of the results of the Bihar Assembly polls showing a thumping majority for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seems to have provided BJP leaders in West Bengal with extra oxygen for the crucial forthcoming Assembly elections in the state.

IPL 2026: KKR rope in NZ great Tim Southee as bowling coach

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Three-time IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday announced the appointment of New Zealand fast bowling great Tim Southee as their new bowling coach ahead of the 2026 season.

Bihar electorate delivers massive victory to NDA, rejects Mahagathbandhan's jungle raj: NDA leaders

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The NDA leaders on Friday said the people of Bihar have rejected the Mahagathbandhan and have proven their faith in the ruling alliance whose politics is based on development.

Centre notifies DPDP Act rules, operationalises India’s 1st digital privacy law

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The government on Friday notified the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, formally operationalising India’s first digital privacy law and setting the compliance clock ticking for companies handling user data.

Centre asks insurance firms to speed up settlement of health claims

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Centre has asked insurers and hospitals to take measures such as expediting the onboarding on National Health Claims Exchange, devising standardised treatment protocols, common empanelment norms and seamless cashless claims processing to make healthcare affordable and accessible, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

During every single day of shooting 'Anantha', we witnessed one miracle after another, says director Suresh Krissna

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:45 PM

Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) Ace director Suresh Krissna, who has now directed the spiritual feature film 'Anantha', has now disclosed that he witnessed one miracle after another during every single day of shooting the film.

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal dies at 98

IANS | November 14, 2025 1:44 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, widely considered India’s oldest living film actress, has passed away at the age of 98.