Congress can never wash stains of Bhagalpur massacre: PM Modi in Bihar

IANS | November 6, 2025 4:23 PM

Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the RJD during an election rally in Bhagalpur, accusing both parties of dividing Bihar along caste and communal lines while asserting that Congress can never wash the stains of the Bhagalpur massacre.

Bihar Dy CM Vijay Sinha's convoy attacked in Lakhisarai, CEC orders probe

IANS | November 6, 2025 4:20 PM

Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) After an attack on the convoy of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai Vijay Kumar Sinha, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday directed the Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar to take strict action against those involved.

Bihar polls: 53.77 pc voter turnout on 121 seats till 3 p.m.

IANS | November 6, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Over 53.77 per cent of eligible electors had cast their votes by 3 p.m. in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls on Thursday, with Begusarai district leading among 18 districts with 59.82 per cent turnout, according to provisional data on the ECI website.

There is a wind in favour of NDA: Ashok, Shambhavi Choudhary express confidence of winning

IANS | November 6, 2025 3:43 PM

Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) As the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway, Bihar Minister and JD(U) leader Ashok Choudhary, along with LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary, on Thursday expressed confidence in the NDA’s victory, saying that there is a strong wind blowing in favour of the alliance. They further added that, for the first time, people are voting for development, rising above caste and creed.

India, New Zealand working on future-ready balanced trade pact: Piyush Goyal

IANS | November 6, 2025 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that the India and New Zealand negotiating teams engaged in the FTA talks are working towards a future-ready and balanced trade pact that respects our sensitivities while deepening economic ties, opening new avenues for collaboration, and unlocking fresh opportunities for businesses and consumers on both sides.

Bihar polls: Cong-RJD protecting infiltrators, says Amit Shah

IANS | November 6, 2025 3:36 PM

Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a blistering attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav at a rally in Ramnagar block in Bihar's West Champaran, accusing him of multiple scams and alleging serious wrongdoing during his tenure.

The entire nation is watching and feeling proud: PM Modi tells Indian women’s team on historic triumph

IANS | November 6, 2025 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 champions here at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Wednesday. The Indian team outclassed South Africa in the final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to clinch their maiden ICC silverware. The Prime Minister remarked that it is a very significant day, as it marks both Dev Deepawali and Gurpurab and also conveyed his best wishes to all present.