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The Congress party has appointed former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as an observer for the upcoming Bihar elections. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from Congress MLA Purandar...
After months of deliberation, the Supreme Court will announce its decision today regarding petitions against the Election Commission’s special intensive revision of voter lists. The core dispute...
Amid swirling political controversies over women's quota, Tejashwi Yadav, RJD's national executive president, launched a scathing attack on the NDA government Sunday. Far from opposing reservation,...
In a move that's sending ripples through Bihar's political circles, Nishant Kumar is poised to make his debut in the Janata Dal (United) on March 8. The son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been...
Bihar's political scene buzzed with anticipation as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dropped a bombshell: he's heading to the Rajya Sabha. Shared first on X, the decision led to his nomination filing on...
Former Congress stalwart Shakil Ahmad dropped bombshells in an exclusive IANS interview, questioning Rahul Gandhi's fitness to lead amid the party's string of defeats. From Delhi, he dissected...
The Rashtriya Janata Dal in Bihar is on the verge of taking decisive action against its rebellious elements. MP Sudhakar Singh confirmed that a detailed dossier on anti-party activities has been...
In a blistering rebuttal, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has accused Rahul Gandhi of harboring an Emergency-like authoritarian mindset reminiscent of Indira Gandhi. Triggered by ex-Congress...
Marking a pivotal moment in India's democratic journey, the 16th National Voters' Day arrives on January 25, echoing the Commission's founding in 1950. At the heart of celebrations in New Delhi,...
In a high-stakes showdown at the Supreme Court, Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process came under fire for its aggressive citizenship verification of enrolled voters. Petitioners have...
Jaipur's political circles buzzed as senior Congress figure Sachin Pilot took a firm stand against what he called 'unjust deletions' from voter lists. Addressing booth-level agents in Tonk amid the...
The political winds in Bihar are shifting as Hinduustani Awam Morcha (HAM) rolls out its pan-India membership abhiayan, starting from the heartland state. Aiming sky-high at 50 lakh fresh recruits,...
Bihar's political landscape witnessed a heartfelt chapter today as Tej Pratap Yadav reunited with his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, in what he described as a 'historic milan.' The RJD leader's words...
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi dropped a political bombshell today, predicting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will confer the Bharat Ratna upon Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, leaving the opposition...
As Nitish Kumar prepares for his fifth term as Bihar's Chief Minister, the political landscape is abuzz with intense cabinet formation negotiations. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday...
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has officially been designated as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. This appointment follows a period of significant...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken decisive action by suspending former Union Minister RK Singh and two other party members for alleged anti-party activities. Singh, who previously held the...
Following a resounding NDA victory in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has explicitly set his sights on West Bengal. Speaking from the BJP headquarters, Modi declared that the success in Bihar has...
In the Kochadhaman assembly constituency, AIMIM candidate Md. Sarwar Alam has emerged victorious, securing a decisive win. Alam garnered an impressive 81,860 votes, comfortably defeating his closest...
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Ravi Kishan has reportedly received a chilling death threat, allegedly from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The threat was conveyed through a phone...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing new attack against the ruling BJP, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ascent to power was achieved through 'chunav chori,' or election...
Bihar's political landscape is buzzing following an unprecedented 64.46% voter turnout in the first phase of the state assembly elections. This remarkable surge, significantly higher than the 55.68%...
As Bihar's first phase of Assembly elections commenced across 12 districts and 121 seats, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has leveled serious accusations against the Election Commission of India...
In a scathing attack during an election rally in Aurangabad, Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is acting under the directives of powers in New Delhi....
The upcoming Bihar elections are overshadowed by a brutal killing in Mokama, as the death of Dularchand Yadav fuels intense conspiracy theories. Yadav, a local strongman with past ties to political...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appearance in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, captured significant attention with his trademark gamcha gesture. This symbolic act, now viral online, has added a distinctive...
Bihar's political landscape is once again dominated by the enduring presence of 'bahubalis' (strongmen) as the state gears up for the 2025 elections. This phenomenon, deeply intertwined with the...
As the Bihar elections unfold, the political landscape is defined by intricate caste dynamics and fierce competition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has projected a significant victory for the NDA,...
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has unveiled its comprehensive 'Sankalp Patra' for Bihar, outlining ambitious plans focused on employment, economic development, and infrastructure enhancement....
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ignited the Bihar assembly election campaign, targeting political opponents with sharp rhetoric during rallies. Speaking in Siwan, he criticized the RJD's...
Bihar's first phase of elections reveals a concerning trend: nearly 27% of the 1,314 candidates vying for 121 seats face serious criminal accusations. This alarming statistic, drawn from affidavits...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly criticized the RJD's decision to field Osama Shahab, son of the infamous former gangster-turned-politician Mohammed Shahabuddin, in the...
As the Bihar assembly elections draw near, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is employing a strategy reminiscent of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 'outsider' rhetoric. Yadav's 'Bihari versus...
As Bihar gears up for elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has ignited a political firestorm with a provocative statement targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a public rally in...
Bihar's political landscape is abuzz with accusations as RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav labeled Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a 'putla' (puppet) and a 'mukhota' (mask). Yadav predicted that the BJP would...
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor is under scrutiny by the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the discovery of his name appearing on electoral rolls in two different states. The ECI has...
In a significant political maneuver, the opposition INDIA bloc has officially declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. This...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized the opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, labeling it a 'weak alliance' following a press conference where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's...
Telangana BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy has sharply criticized the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar, labeling it a "divided bandhan" rather than a united front as the state gears up for elections....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur due to pressing domestic commitments and the absence of a significant breakthrough in trade negotiations with...
The future of Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Chief Minister hangs in the balance, with the crucial election results on November 14 poised to deliver the answer. Following the legislative party's decision on...
The Congress party has unveiled its initial slate of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, signaling a strategic focus on diversity and representation. Released late Thursday...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a formidable roster of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, signaling a high-octane campaign effort. This strategic move...
Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has unveiled the Janata Dal (United)'s initial candidate list for the upcoming Assembly elections, revealing a strategic focus on caste-based social engineering....
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised for a commanding victory in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president expressing strong...
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Central Election Committee is reportedly set to convene on Sunday in New Delhi to make final decisions regarding candidate selections for the upcoming Bihar Assembly...
The Bihar National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming elections, bringing an end to extensive negotiations. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to finalize its candidate list for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections with a crucial meeting scheduled at the residence of its National President, J.P....
As Bihar gears up for its assembly elections, a major political pledge has captured public attention: the promise of one government job for every family with no current state employees. Spearheaded...
The Election Commission is scheduled to announce the dates for the Bihar elections today at 4 PM. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will hold a press conference to detail the phases of...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to hold a press conference today at 4 PM. During this conference, the dates for the upcoming Bihar elections are anticipated to be announced. The...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, October 6, at 4 PM to reveal the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections. This announcement...
The Election Commission has announced the implementation of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the entire country. Those who have been omitted from the voter list are encouraged to register...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a press conference in Patna on Sunday, marking the second day of their visit to Bihar. The ECI reviewed the preparations for the upcoming assembly...
Allegations of vote manipulation continue to surface, with Congress leaders presenting evidence of irregularities across various states and constituencies. Alka Lamba, the President of the Mahila...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced that the upcoming elections in Bihar will take place before November 22, 2025, the date when the current State Assembly's term concludes....
With the announcement of election dates imminent in Bihar, political parties are gearing up. The BJP has initiated meetings to discuss seat sharing within the NDA. BJP election in-charge Dharmendra...
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, conducted a comprehensive review of the election preparedness for the...
The Election Commission is finalizing preparations for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. A meeting was convened at the Taj Hotel in Patna, the capital of Bihar, with all political parties....
Preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections are in full swing. While political parties are busy with their strategies, the Election Commission is also gearing up. In this context, an Election...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate various youth-centric initiatives in Delhi today, Saturday, with a cost exceeding Rs 62,000 crore. Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner, Gynesh...
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha participated in News 24's Manthan 2025. During the discussion with Raman Kumar, Kushwaha stated that the...
At the Manthan 2025 event in Patna, Bihar, Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishore expressed confidence in securing a significant portion of the vote share in the upcoming assembly elections....
At the News24 event, Manthan 2025, Bihar Minister and JDU leader Ashok Choudhary expressed confidence in Nitish Kumar's leadership. He stated that Kumar remains the most prominent figure in the state...
Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh is once again aiming to try his luck in the political arena. He desires to contest the Bihar Assembly elections. Singh's ambition is to contest from Ara as an NDA candidate....
The final voter list for the Bihar elections will be released today, September 30th. The draft voter list, which was released on August 1st, initially contained 72.4 million voters. Approximately 6.5...
Political activity is intensifying in anticipation of the Bihar assembly elections, with parties strategizing. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its manifesto and campaign committees,...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been implementing numerous changes to election procedures, with 30 modifications made in the past six months aimed at enhancing transparency, clarity, and...
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is set to implement the MAA scheme in Bihar, according to Tejashwi Yadav. Speaking at a women's dialogue held at the Veterinary College in the capital, Yadav outlined...
In anticipation of the Bihar elections, Rahul and Tejashwi, along with leaders from the Mahagathbandhan, launched the Atipichda Nyay Sankalp (Extremely Backward Classes Justice Pledge). This pledge...
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi will commence the Bihar Assembly election campaign with the 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' in the Seemanchal region of Bihar from September 24 to 27. A Congress Working...
The political climate in Bihar is intensifying, with heated exchanges becoming increasingly common as the assembly elections draw near. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal initiated the latest round of verbal...
Political tensions in Bihar are escalating as the assembly elections draw near. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Patna, supported by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD),...
In a TV9 Digital meeting prior to the Bihar assembly elections, former minister Bima Bharti stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is struggling to recognize people and forgets them within half an...
Tensions are escalating within Lalu Yadav's family in the lead-up to the Bihar elections, specifically concerning Sanjay Yadav. Following a social media post by Tejashwi Yadav's sister, Rohini...
The upcoming elections in Bihar are witnessing intense activity. All parties are striving to strengthen their positions and secure votes. In this context, it has emerged that the NDA's new election...
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, TV9 Digital is organizing a 'Baithak' (meeting) across 5 different cities in the state. The event took place in Begusarai on Thursday. Manoj Bharti, the state...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has updated guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, concerning the design and printing of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot...
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, there's a rift within the NDA regarding seat distribution. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan stated in an interview that he is like salt in a...
Significant shifts are anticipated in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a key ally in the ruling NDA, prepares to potentially replace around 30% of its...
Amidst the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, the Grand Alliance appears to be facing internal rifts, primarily stemming from differing opinions on the Chief Ministerial candidate. While Tejashwi...
At a TV9 Digital Bihar meeting held in Patna, IP Gupta, the head of the Indian Inclusive Party (IIP), discussed the reasons behind changing the party's name. He revealed that an announcement to form...
Political activity is intensifying in Bihar as the election nears. All parties have begun strengthening their positions. A meeting took place between Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda,...
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi declared his commitment to ensuring that no votes are stolen in Bihar during the upcoming assembly elections. He reiterated his concerns about potential vote manipulation....
Heavy rainfall alerts have been issued for several states, including UP and Bihar. The Indian duo of Satwik-Chirag won a bronze medal at the World Badminton Championship. Here are Sunday's top 10...
During a voter rights yatra in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav announced his candidacy for Chief Minister in the presence of Rahul Gandhi. He criticized the current government, stating, "This government is a...
Farmers took to the streets in Patna, Bihar, on Monday to protest alleged irregularities in various development projects. They claimed the government was acquiring their land at unfairly low prices...
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, the political landscape is witnessing various shifts. The 'Voter Rights Yatra,' initiated by the India alliance to protest against the SIR, is showcasing...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to appoint a new national president before the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Several factors contribute to the delay in selecting the new president,...
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is vocal about alleged 'vote theft.' In the lead-up to the Bihar elections, the Congress leader is undertaking the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra.'...
Amidst the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, a political battle is brewing between Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission. The Congress leader has escalated his stance, declaring that if the...
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, launched a strong critique against the Election Commission (EC) on Monday. Addressing a gathering at a 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Gaya, he...
The Election Commission held a press conference on Sunday, August 17th, to address accusations made by the opposition, clarifying how ground realities are being overlooked. Chief Election...
The Election Commission initiated a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls (SIR) before the Bihar assembly elections. This announcement sparked controversy in Bihar, with Congress and RJD leader...
Amidst concerns surrounding potential voter fraud, Rahul Gandhi has launched a new campaign focused on addressing alleged vote theft. The initiative includes a website and a missed call number,...
At the inauguration of the comprehensive development plan for the Punauradham temple and complex, the birthplace of Goddess Sita in Sitamarhi, Bihar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the...
The issue surrounding SIR continues to dominate headlines ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. The opposition has leveled serious accusations against the government regarding this matter....
The Lok Sabha is set to hold a special discussion on 'Operation Sindoor' during the Parliament Monsoon Session of 2025. This discussion will focus on India's military response to the Pahalgam terror...
In a strategic move ahead of the Bihar elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a free electricity scheme, offering up to 125 units of power without charge to domestic consumers. This...
As Bihar gears up for assembly elections, the Election Commission is conducting a thorough review of voter rolls. Despite some tension between political parties and the EC, the commission maintains...