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Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh, who was MP from Arrah in Bihar for two terms, resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday after he was issued a show-cause notice saying he was being “suspended” for “anti-party” activities. Besides Singh, Bihar BJP’s state headquarters in-charge Arvind Sharma issued notices to BJP Legislative Council member Ashok Agarwal and his wife, Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal, both of whom had canvassed for their son Saurabh contesting the Katihar Assembly seat on a Vikassheel Insan Party ticket, informing them of their suspension and asking them to explain within a week why they shouldn’t be expelled from the party.&nbsp;“You are indulging in anti-party activities. This falls within the scope of discipline. The party has taken this seriously. This has caused harm to the party. Therefore, as directed, you are being suspended from the party and asked to explain why you should not be expelled from the party. Therefore, please clarify your position within a week of receiving this letter,” read the notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">मैंने पार्टी को अपना त्यागपत्र भेज दिया है। मेरे द्वारा प्रदेश कार्यालय को भेजे गए पत्र तथा माननीय राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष भाजपा को भेजा गया त्यागपत्र सलंग्न है। <a href="https://t.co/jmP8Qw17JA">pic.twitter.com/jmP8Qw17JA</a>&mdash; R. K. Singh (@RajKSinghIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/RajKSinghIndia/status/1989659079137268122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-blast-suspects-used-dead-drop-emails-to-plan-attacks-reveals-probe-1763220717682">Delhi blast suspects used ‘dead drop’ emails to plan attacks, reveals probe</a>&nbsp;Singh shared his resignation letter to BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on social media. He said in the letter that he was giving up the primary membership of the party following the letter issued by state headquarters earlier in the day.He also shared his letter with Arvind Sharma, the in-charge of state BJP headquarters, who had issued the show-cause.Singh claimed in the letters that his utterances aimed at “curbing corruption and criminalisation of politics but it seems they made some people uncomfortable.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-file-2-firs-against-al-falah-university-after-terror-module-bust-1763210327742">Delhi Police file 2 FIRs against Al Falah University after terror module bust</a>&nbsp;Singh had been critical of the BJP and the government in Bihar since losing the 2024 elections, and had questioned the NDA leadership in his state and the credibility of some allies’ candidates.He had specifically targeted Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. He accused Choudhary and BJP Bihar chief Dilip Jaiswal of ruining the party’s image and demanded their clarification. Singh also called Choudhary and Jaiswal “murder accused” and urged people to shun tainted candidates.“It’s better to drown in a handful of water than to vote for them,” he had remarked.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/al-falah-hired-dr-hassan-who-was-fired-by-j-k-govt-for-terror-links-as-professor-1762956299237">Al Falah hired Dr Hassan, who was fired by J&amp;K govt for terror links, as professor</a>&nbsp;Singh, a retired IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, was the Home Secretary during Manmohan Singh’s tenure. He joined the BJP in 2013 and became an MP from Arrah twice, in 2014 and 2019. In 2017, he was appointed the Minister of Power in the Modi cabinet. He lost in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;Singh also expressed dissent over the state government’s deal with Adani Group for setting up a power plant in Bhagalpur.

Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh shared his resignation letter to BJP national president JP Nadda on social media. He said in the letter that he was giving up the primary membership of the party following the letter issued by state headquarters.

Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh, who was MP from Arrah in Bihar for two terms, resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday after he was issued a show-cause notice saying he was being “suspended” for “anti-party” activities. Besides Singh, Bihar BJP’s state headquarters in-charge Arvind Sharma issued notices to BJP Legislative Council member Ashok Agarwal and his wife, Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal, both of whom had canvassed for their son Saurabh contesting the Katihar Assembly seat on a Vikassheel Insan Party ticket, informing them of their suspension and asking them to explain within a week why they shouldn’t be expelled from the party. “You are indulging in anti-party activities. This falls within the scope of discipline. The party has taken this seriously. This has caused harm to the party. Therefore, as directed, you are being suspended from the party and asked to explain why you should not be expelled from the party. Therefore, please clarify your position within a week of receiving this letter,” read the notice.

Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh shared his resignation letter to BJP national president JP Nadda on social media. He said in the letter that he was giving up the primary membership of the party following the letter issued by state headquarters.

Former minister RK Singh quits BJP after party suspends him in action on Bihar rebels

The investigation into the car explosion near Red Fort in Delhi has revealed that the suspects used the covert ‘dead drop’ email method to communicate to plan terror activities in order to evade getting caught by internet surveillance, sources said. The probe into the 10 November terror attack has disclosed that the three arrested doctors linked to Al Falah University used the ‘dead drop’ email technique to communicate. This method, often used by terror groups, ensures safe exchange of information with minimal digital traces.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-file-2-firs-against-al-falah-university-after-terror-module-bust-1763210327742">Delhi Police file 2 FIRs against Al Falah University after terror module bust</a><h2>What is ‘dead drop’?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The dead drop, a term used in espionage terminology, was used to secretly pass information or items in a clandestine fashion without face-to-face interaction at a common location. It was a covert method that was used quite extensively during the Cold War to pass information, instructions, or objects between agents.The physical dead drop method was used digitally, and terror groups like the Islamic State, al Qaeda, and al Shabaab used online dead drops to store and disseminate information.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/al-falah-hired-dr-hassan-who-was-fired-by-j-k-govt-for-terror-links-as-professor-1762956299237">Al Falah hired Dr Hassan, who was fired by J&amp;K govt for terror links, as professor</a>&nbsp;<h2>Al Falah doctors used draft folder of common email id</h2>&nbsp;The Faridabad-based module adopted the communication method used by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), with whom the suspects are suspected to have ties.&nbsp;The key suspects—Dr Muzammil Shakeel, Dr Umar Mohammad, and Dr Shaheen Saeed—shared a common email account and used to type plans and updates in the email drafts and saved it for others to view and respond without sending the email.The three would log in, read the draft email, make changes and add their replies, and deleted the content if needed as per directions.Since no emails were actually sent, conventional surveillance systems struggled to detect the exchange.&nbsp;<h2>Suspects also used encrypted apps</h2>&nbsp;The three doctors had been holding secret meetings in Muzammil’s room at Al Falah University, and investigators believe they were planning coordinated blasts in Delhi before the module was exposed.&nbsp;Digital forensics experts are analysing the recovered devices, cloud accounts, draft logs, and network patterns to produce a comprehensive sequence of events.&nbsp;The suspects in the ‘white-collar terror module’ used a mix of encrypted and relatively untraceable digital platforms, including Threema, Telegram, and other secure apps, said sources. Unlike popular messaging platforms, Threema does not require a phone number or email ID for registration, making it extremely difficult to trace the users, and it offers end-to-end encryption.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-lungs-and-gut-ruptured-bones-broken-reveals-delhi-blast-victims-post-mortem-details-1762966931007">‘Lungs and gut ruptured, bones broken,’ reveal Delhi blast victims’ post-mortem details</a><h2>Earlier instances when terrorists used ‘dead drop’ email method</h2>&nbsp;The September 11 attacks planners Mohammed Atta and Ramzi Binalshibh also used shared Hotmail accounts to communicate and coordinate through messages saved in the draft folders for others to read. They also used coded language and referred to the World Trade Centre as “architecture” and the Pentagon as “arts” to conceal their plans.&nbsp;The 2004 Madrid train bombings conspirator Hassan el Haski and his confederates also used shared Yahoo and Hotmail accounts to read and post messages in the draft folder.&nbsp;While doing reconnaissance for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, David Headley also used the “dead drop” method for sensitive communication with his handlers.

The dead drop, a term used in espionage terminology, was used to secretly pass information or items in a clandestine fashion without face-to-face interaction at a common location. It was a covert method that was used quite extensively during the Cold War.

The investigation into the car explosion near Red Fort in Delhi has revealed that the suspects used the covert ‘dead drop’ email method to communicate to plan terror activities in order to evade getting caught by internet surveillance, sources said. The probe into the 10 November terror attack has disclosed that the three arrested doctors linked to Al Falah University used the ‘dead drop’ email technique to communicate. This method, often used by terror groups, ensures safe exchange of information with minimal digital traces. Also Read: Delhi Police file 2 FIRs against Al Falah University after terror module bust What is ‘dead drop’? The dead drop, a term used in espionage terminology, was used to secretly pass information or items in a clandestine fashion without face-to-face interaction at a common location. It was a covert method that was used quite extensively during the Cold War to pass information, instructions, or objects between agents. The physical dead drop method was used digitally, and terror groups like the Islamic State, al Qaeda, and al Shabaab used online dead drops to store and disseminate information. Also Read: Al Falah hired Dr Hassan, who was fired by J&K govt for terror links, as professor Al Falah doctors used draft folder of common email id The Faridabad-based module adopted the communication method used by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), with whom the suspects are suspected to have ties. The key suspects—Dr Muzammil Shakeel, Dr Umar Mohammad, and Dr Shaheen Saeed—shared a common email account and used to type plans and updates in the email drafts and saved it for others to view and respond without sending the email. The three would log in, read the draft email, make changes and add their replies, and deleted the content if needed as per directions. Since no emails were actually sent, conventional surveillance systems struggled to detect the exchange. Suspects also used encrypted apps The three doctors had been holding secret meetings in Muzammil’s room at Al Falah University, and investigators believe they were planning coordinated blasts in Delhi before the module was exposed. Digital forensics experts are analysing the recovered devices, cloud accounts, draft logs, and network patterns to produce a comprehensive sequence of events. The suspects in the ‘white-collar terror module’ used a mix of encrypted and relatively untraceable digital platforms, including Threema, Telegram, and other secure apps, said sources. Unlike popular messaging platforms, Threema does not require a phone number or email ID for registration, making it extremely difficult to trace the users, and it offers end-to-end encryption. Also Read: ‘Lungs and gut ruptured, bones broken,’ reveal Delhi blast victims’ post-mortem details Earlier instances when terrorists used ‘dead drop’ email method The September 11 attacks planners Mohammed Atta and Ramzi Binalshibh also used shared Hotmail accounts to communicate and coordinate through messages saved in the draft folders for others to read. They also used coded language and referred to the World Trade Centre as “architecture” and the Pentagon as “arts” to conceal their plans. The 2004 Madrid train bombings conspirator Hassan el Haski and his confederates also used shared Yahoo and Hotmail accounts to read and post messages in the draft folder. While doing reconnaissance for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, David Headley also used the “dead drop” method for sensitive communication with his handlers.

The dead drop, a term used in espionage terminology, was used to secretly pass information or items in a clandestine fashion without face-to-face interaction at a common location. It was a covert method that was used quite extensively during the Cold War.

Delhi blast suspects used ‘dead drop’ emails to plan attacks, reveals probe

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Saturday that the explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar was an ‘accident’ that occurred during the handling of explosive material seized during the investigation of the ‘white-collar terror module’ bust. Prashant Lokhande, Joint Secretary in the MHA’s J&amp;K Division, said, “Yesterday, on 14th November at 11.20 pm, in an unfortunate accidental incident, a massive explosion took place inside the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir.” &nbsp;The incident took place when police personnel were processing the evidence linked to FIR 162 of 2025, in which “the Nowgam police cracked the case of a terror module” and recovered a “huge cache of explosive substances and chemicals.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs J&amp;K Division Prashant Lokhande says, &quot;Yesterday, on 14th November at 11:20 PM, in an unfortunate accidental incident, a massive explosion took place inside the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir. The Nowgam… <a href="https://t.co/BDdcT7P3vM">pic.twitter.com/BDdcT7P3vM</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989565943643877592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-file-2-firs-against-al-falah-university-after-terror-module-bust-1763210327742">Delhi Police file 2 FIRs against Al Falah University after terror module bust</a>&nbsp;“The recovered explosives were kept securely in an open area of the Nowgam police station and, as part of the standard procedure, forwarded for forensic and chemical examination,” he explained in a press briefing.The procedure had been ongoing for the last two days due to the voluminous nature of the recovery.&nbsp;Lokhande said the explosives were of an “unstable and sensitive nature” and were therefore being handled “very carefully under the expert supervision” of personnel trained for the task. Despite the precautions, Lokhande said, “during the process, an accidental explosion took place at about 11.20 pm yesterday night.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/al-falah-hired-dr-hassan-who-was-fired-by-j-k-govt-for-terror-links-as-professor-1762956299237">Al Falah hired Dr Hassan, who was fired by J&amp;K govt for terror links, as professor</a>&nbsp;Sharing the casualty details, he said, “In this unfortunate accidental incident, 9 people have lost their lives, whereas 27 police personnel, 2 revenue officials, and 3 civilians have received injuries.” The injured were immediately shifted to the hospital, and the police station building “has received severe damages,” he said.Lokhande added that the cause of the explosion was under investigation. “The cause of the incident is being investigated, however, any other speculation into the cause of this incident is unnecessary. The government stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-lungs-and-gut-ruptured-bones-broken-reveals-delhi-blast-victims-post-mortem-details-1762966931007">‘Lungs and gut ruptured, bones broken,’ reveal Delhi blast victims’ post-mortem details</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Srinagar, J&amp;K: A team of FSL arrives at the spot near the Nowgam Police Station where a blast occurred last night, claiming 9 lives and leaving several others injured. <a href="https://t.co/8Trws6pSGM">pic.twitter.com/8Trws6pSGM</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989559691362415005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Explosion linked to Faridabad seizure: J&amp;K DGP</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;J&amp;K DGP Nalin Prabhat said the explosive material being sampled had been recovered from Faridabad on November 9 and 10. It was part of the large seizure made during the unravelling of the terror module connected to Al Falah University.He added that the blast caused extensive damage to the police station building and impacted nearby structures.One personnel of SIA, 3 personnel of the FSL team, 2 crime scene photographers, 2 revenue officials from the Magistrate’s team, and one tailor associated with the team were among the deceased, the DGP added.A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reached the damaged site on Thursday morning to collect additional samples.&nbsp;WATCH: DG Prabhat: Blast occurred when explosives were being sampled<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/dg-prabhat-blast-occurred-when-explosives-were-being-sampled-1763212076142/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/dg-prabhat-blast-occurred-when-explosives-were-being-sampled-1763212076142/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

One personnel of the State Investigation Agency, 3 personnel of the FSL team, 2 crime scene photographers, 2 revenue officials from the Magistrate’s team, and one tailor associated with the team were among the deceased, said Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Saturday that the explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar was an ‘accident’ that occurred during the handling of explosive material seized during the investigation of the ‘white-collar terror module’ bust. Prashant Lokhande, Joint Secretary in the MHA’s J&K Division, said, “Yesterday, on 14th November at 11.20 pm, in an unfortunate accidental incident, a massive explosion took place inside the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir.” The incident took place when police personnel were processing the evidence linked to FIR 162 of 2025, in which “the Nowgam police cracked the case of a terror module” and recovered a “huge cache of explosive substances and chemicals.”

One personnel of the State Investigation Agency, 3 personnel of the FSL team, 2 crime scene photographers, 2 revenue officials from the Magistrate’s team, and one tailor associated with the team were among the deceased, said Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat.

MHA rules out terror angle, says Nowgam police station blast was accident

The UP government has applied to withdraw the case against the accused of the Dadri Lynching case of 2015. Initially, 15 people were charged with the lynching case. At the time of the withdrawal application, all of them were out on bail. They were accused of murder. Almost a decade has passed since the lynching of Mohd Akhlaq over the allegations of cow slaughter, his family still battle with the Kafkaesque Indian justice system.&nbsp;“We filed the withdrawal application, issued by the government in connection with Akhlaq Ahmed’s case, before the competent court on October 15. The court has not yet passed any order on the application and has fixed December 12 for hearing the matter,” said Bagh Singh Bhati, ADGC, Gautam Buddha Nagar. The application is placed under Section 321 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which allows a prosecutor to withdraw a complaint with the court’s permission. According to Outlook, the written application is backed by the UP Governor.<h2>Dadri Lynching&nbsp;</h2>On September 18, 2015, Mohd Akhlaq was lynched to death in Bisada village, Dadri, on the accusation of storing beef in his home. His son, Danish, who intervened, was also badly injured. The meat seized from the Akhlaq's house was reportedly sent to Mathura for lab testing. The forensic reports identified the meat as “cow or its progeny”. Akhlaq's family claimed that the samples were switched. The Gautam Buddha Nagar filed a chargesheet against 15, including Vishal Rana, son of a local BJP leader, and his cousin Shivam, who are the key conspirators and led the mob to the house.&nbsp;The move from the UP Government comes across as politically and legally charged to fulfil its majoritarian agenda. The government either wants to utilise the waning public interest as an opportunity or is worried that continuing the trial might have an unpleasant outcome. It marks a dark turn in contemporary India's social justice landscape, and sets a dangerous precedent for mob violence in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The UP government has applied to withdraw charges against all 15 accused in the 2015 Dadri lynching of Mohd Akhlaq. The case is set for a hearing on December 12.

The UP government has applied to withdraw the case against the accused of the Dadri Lynching case of 2015. Initially, 15 people were charged with the lynching case. At the time of the withdrawal application, all of them were out on bail. They were accused of murder. Almost a decade has passed since the lynching of Mohd Akhlaq over the allegations of cow slaughter, his family still battle with the Kafkaesque Indian justice system. “We filed the withdrawal application, issued by the government in connection with Akhlaq Ahmed’s case, before the competent court on October 15. The court has not yet passed any order on the application and has fixed December 12 for hearing the matter,” said Bagh Singh Bhati, ADGC, Gautam Buddha Nagar. The application is placed under Section 321 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which allows a prosecutor to withdraw a complaint with the court’s permission. According to Outlook, the written application is backed by the UP Governor. Dadri Lynching On September 18, 2015, Mohd Akhlaq was lynched to death in Bisada village, Dadri, on the accusation of storing beef in his home. His son, Danish, who intervened, was also badly injured. The meat seized from the Akhlaq's house was reportedly sent to Mathura for lab testing. The forensic reports identified the meat as “cow or its progeny”. Akhlaq's family claimed that the samples were switched. The Gautam Buddha Nagar filed a chargesheet against 15, including Vishal Rana, son of a local BJP leader, and his cousin Shivam, who are the key conspirators and led the mob to the house. The move from the UP Government comes across as politically and legally charged to fulfil its majoritarian agenda. The government either wants to utilise the waning public interest as an opportunity or is worried that continuing the trial might have an unpleasant outcome. It marks a dark turn in contemporary India's social justice landscape, and sets a dangerous precedent for mob violence in India.

The UP government has applied to withdraw charges against all 15 accused in the 2015 Dadri lynching of Mohd Akhlaq. The case is set for a hearing on December 12.

10 years on, UP govt pushes to close Dadri lynching case against accused

The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Saturday filed two separate FIRs against Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana —one for cheating and the second for forgery. The FIRs were lodged on a complaint filed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). A team of the Delhi Crime Branch also visited the Al Falah University office in Okhla on Saturday. The Delhi Police has issued a notice to the university and asked them to provide certain documents.&nbsp;The FIRs were registered after the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) flagged serious irregularities at the university during their reviews and initiated action.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Delhi Crime Branch has filed two separate FIRs against Al-Falah University, one for cheating and the second under sections of forgery. Today, a team from the Delhi Crime Branch visited the Al Falah University office in Okhla. The Delhi Police has issued a notice to the…&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989655944956092530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/al-falah-hired-dr-hassan-who-was-fired-by-j-k-govt-for-terror-links-as-professor-1762956299237">Al Falah hired Dr Hassan, who was fired by J&amp;K govt for terror links, as professor</a> The first FIR has been registered under Section 12, while the second FIR is about the alleged false accreditation claims made by the university. The Al Falah University is at the centre of the storm after a terror module of the doctors working at the institution was busted and a huge amount of explosives and arms were recovered. The accused involved in the blast near the Red Fort was also working at Al Falah. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-lungs-and-gut-ruptured-bones-broken-reveals-delhi-blast-victims-post-mortem-details-1762966931007">‘Lungs and gut ruptured, bones broken,’ reveal Delhi blast victims’ post-mortem details</a> The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has already suspended the membership of the Faridabad-based university. Al Falah University chancellor and manager trustee Jawad Siddiqui is also under the scanner. The ongoing probe has revealed that Jawad Siddiqui has served three years and a month in prison for a fraud case. He also has a criminal case registered against him. Authorities have also confirmed that Al Falah University is under scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following the Red Fort blast. The investigation will focus on potential terror funding links connected to the incident. WATCH: Al-Falah University chancellor under scanner, named in financial forgery case<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/al-falah-university-chancellor-under-scanner-chancellor-named-in-financial-forgery-case-1763210295156/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/al-falah-university-chancellor-under-scanner-chancellor-named-in-financial-forgery-case-1763210295156/embed</a>

The FIRs were registered after the UGC and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) flagged serious irregularities at the Al Falah University during their reviews and initiated action. The Delhi Police has issued a notice to the university and asked for certain documents.

The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Saturday filed two separate FIRs against Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana —one for cheating and the second for forgery. The FIRs were lodged on a complaint filed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). A team of the Delhi Crime Branch also visited the Al Falah University office in Okhla on Saturday. The Delhi Police has issued a notice to the university and asked them to provide certain documents. The FIRs were registered after the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) flagged serious irregularities at the university during their reviews and initiated action.

The FIRs were registered after the UGC and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) flagged serious irregularities at the Al Falah University during their reviews and initiated action. The Delhi Police has issued a notice to the university and asked for certain documents.

Delhi Police file 2 FIRs against Al Falah University after terror module bust

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area has formed in the South West Bay of Bengal, off the Sri Lankan coast on Saturday (15th Nov). In the coming days, the system is expected to move west-northwestward, causing rainfall along the Tamil Nadu coast.In meteorology, a low-pressure area is one where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It is associated with cloud formation, increased humidity and rainfall. It causes moderate rain, cloudy skies. A depression is an intense low-pressure area that brings moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.For the weekend, a heavy rainfall warning has been issued for at least eight districts of Tamil Nadu. They include Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Villupuram.Owing to this weather system, rainfall has been forecast for several districts of coastal Tamil Nadu over the next few days. Notably, heavy rain is forecast for Chennai city and adjoining districts, and other coastal districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, Tuesday. Rainfall activity in parts of Tamil Nadu is expected to continue until Wednesday, 19th November.The period between mid-October and mid-December is the Northeast monsoon season which is the second major rainfall season in India, and is crucial for large parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry.The Northeast monsoon caters for about 50% or more of the annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. This season is known for cyclonic storms or weather systems that form in the Bay of Bengal, which can lead to very heavy rainfall and potential flooding in parts of Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. These rains are also crucial for recharging the water table and the reservoirs.

In meteorology, a low-pressure area is one where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It is associated with cloud formation, increased humidity and rainfall.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area has formed in the South West Bay of Bengal, off the Sri Lankan coast on Saturday (15th Nov). In the coming days, the system is expected to move west-northwestward, causing rainfall along the Tamil Nadu coast. In meteorology, a low-pressure area is one where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It is associated with cloud formation, increased humidity and rainfall. It causes moderate rain, cloudy skies. A depression is an intense low-pressure area that brings moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. For the weekend, a heavy rainfall warning has been issued for at least eight districts of Tamil Nadu. They include Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Villupuram. Owing to this weather system, rainfall has been forecast for several districts of coastal Tamil Nadu over the next few days. Notably, heavy rain is forecast for Chennai city and adjoining districts, and other coastal districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, Tuesday. Rainfall activity in parts of Tamil Nadu is expected to continue until Wednesday, 19th November. The period between mid-October and mid-December is the Northeast monsoon season which is the second major rainfall season in India, and is crucial for large parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry. The Northeast monsoon caters for about 50% or more of the annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. This season is known for cyclonic storms or weather systems that form in the Bay of Bengal, which can lead to very heavy rainfall and potential flooding in parts of Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. These rains are also crucial for recharging the water table and the reservoirs.

In meteorology, a low-pressure area is one where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It is associated with cloud formation, increased humidity and rainfall.

Weather system brews in Bay of Bengal; heavy rainfall warning for Chennai

After the massive sweep by the NDA in the Bihar Assembly election on November 14, former chief minister Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, announced she has quit politics and ended ties with he family. Taking to the X, Acharya said she decided on the advice of RJD rebel Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Alam. She wrote on X, “I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family … This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do …nd I’m taking all the blame.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family … This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do …nd I’m taking all the blame’s&mdash; Rohini Acharya (@RohiniAcharya2) <a href="https://twitter.com/RohiniAcharya2/status/1989622444865589333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While talking to reporters on Saturday (Nov 15), Acharya said, "I have no family. You can go and ask this to Sanjay Yadav, Rameez, and Tejashwi Yadav. They are the ones who threw me out of the family. They don't want to take any responsibility... The whole nation is asking why the party failed like this. When you name Sanjay Yadav and Rameez, you are thrown out of the house, disgraced, abused, and even hit..."&nbsp;RJD, after receiving a major defeat by the NDA, which got 202 seats out of 243 in the election, said that it was not "despondent". This was a massive loss for the party as it received only 25 seats. This was one of the most disappointing performances by RJ since 2010.&nbsp;The Rashtriya Janata Dal won just 25 seats while the Congress got only 6. The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) bagged 5 seats again, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation), Indian Inclusive Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Bahujan Samaj Party won one seat each.&nbsp;Voting for the Bihar Assembly elections was held in two phases on November 6 and 11 across all 243 constituencies. The state has 7.42 crore registered voters, including 3.92 crore men and 3.5 crore women.&nbsp;The polls witnessed a strong turnout, with 65.08% polling recorded in the first phase and 68.76% in the second. The first phase, covering 121 seats across 18 districts, saw the highest-ever turnout in Bihar’s electoral history at 64.66%, marking a significant rise from previous elections.&nbsp;Almost all the exit polls released on November 12 had indicated a clear advantage for the ruling NDA, projecting its comfortable lead over the opposition INDIA bloc’s Mahagathbandhan.&nbsp;After the verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the voters of Bihar for giving a thumping victory to the NDA bloc.

RJD, after receiving a major defeat by the NDA, which got 202 seats out of 243 in the election, said that it was not despondent. This was a massive loss for the party as it received only 25 seats. This was one of the most disappointing performances by RJ since 2010.

After the massive sweep by the NDA in the Bihar Assembly election on November 14, former chief minister Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, announced she has quit politics and ended ties with he family. Taking to the X, Acharya said she decided on the advice of RJD rebel Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Alam. She wrote on X, “I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family … This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do …nd I’m taking all the blame.”

RJD, after receiving a major defeat by the NDA, which got 202 seats out of 243 in the election, said that it was not "despondent". This was a massive loss for the party as it received only 25 seats. This was one of the most disappointing performances by RJ since 2010.

‘Quitting politics, disowning my family’: Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya after NDA’s sweeping win in Bihar election

New CCTV footage has emerged following the deadly blast at the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar. Earlier on late Friday (Nov 14), a massive explosion happened at the police station while the investigators were extracting samples from the cache of explosives seized after the J&amp;K police busted a terror module in Faridabad. Nine people were killed and 29 others were injured in the incident described as an “accident” by authorities.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">New CCTV footage shows the moment of the Nowgam police station blast in India&#39;s Jammu and Kashmir. At least nine people have lost their lives in the explosion.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NowgamBlast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NowgamBlast</a> <a href="https://t.co/p2uSAwHlaQ">pic.twitter.com/p2uSAwHlaQ</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1989609663588176001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The blast occurred around 11:20 pm when a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was collecting samples from the massive cache of explosives, mainly ammonium nitrate, which was seized from Haryana’s Faridabad. During a press conference, DG J&amp;K Police Nalin Prabhat confirmed the tragic incident in Srinagar.The DGP said that the explosives were brought to the police station in Srinagar for further enquiry and examination, which had been going on for the last two days. Calling it an “accidental explosion”, he added that “any other speculation into the cause of the incident is unnecessary.” The police station building has suffered significant damage, while nearby buildings have also been affected, with their windows shattered.The blast was so massive that it was heard up to 5 km away from the site of the incident and resulted in damage to houses, vehicles and other structures within a 1 km radius.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Visuals from inside a shattered home just 100 metres from the blast-ravaged Nowgam Police Station in India&#39;s Jammu and Kashmir. <a href="https://twitter.com/idrees_lone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@idrees_lone</a> has more.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nowgam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nowgam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JammuKashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JammuKashmir</a> <a href="https://t.co/p8S4PwtHAu">pic.twitter.com/p8S4PwtHAu</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1989632500529086789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier, authorities seized about 2,900 kg of explosives after a “white collar” terror network of doctors was busted by the police in Faridabad. After arresting Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie and Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, agencies recovered a large quantity of explosives.Early Friday, authorities demolished the house of the prime suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, killing 13. He is said to have bought fertilisers from Haryana’s Nuh, which were then used to make ammonium nitrate for the explosives.As the investigation continues, information has emerged that the three doctors linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University were using a Swiss communication app called Threema.While Dr Shaheen Shahid, another key suspect linked to the terror module, was reportedly planning to flee the country and was applying for a visa before she was nabbed by the authorities.

The DGP said that the explosives were brought to the police station in Srinagar for further enquiry and examination, which had been going on for the last two days.

New CCTV footage has emerged following the deadly blast at the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar. Earlier on late Friday (Nov 14), a massive explosion happened at the police station while the investigators were extracting samples from the cache of explosives seized after the J&K police busted a terror module in Faridabad. Nine people were killed and 29 others were injured in the incident described as an “accident” by authorities.

The DGP said that the explosives were brought to the police station in Srinagar for further enquiry and examination, which had been going on for the last two days.

Nowgam police station blast: New CCTV footage emerges showing deadly explosion

The counting for Bihar Assembly elections 2025 came to an end on Friday (Nov 14) with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal United emerging victorious with a thumping majority of 202 seats out of the 243, which is way beyond the half way majority of 122. The BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats while its alliance partner JD(U) was second with 85 seats.&nbsp;The biggest setback was for the Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by Tejashwi Yadav. It won only 25 of the 143 seats contested. But what's interesting is that despite the loss the RJD registered the highest vote share by any one party.<h2>How RJD secured highest vote share?</h2>The overall voter share for RJD stood at 23 per cent, though it is a slight drop from last year, it is still the highest vote share by any one party this assembly election.&nbsp;So, this implies that even though in some constituencies, RJD might be second or third but the votes that it got only adds to their total vote share which is not enough to cross the finish line.&nbsp;For instance, in a few constituencies the votes polled for RJD might be very high pushing the vote share percentage higher. This means that the high number of votes cast for the party may be concentrated in only a few constituencies thus handing RJD defeat in others.&nbsp;Also, the higher number of seats contested by the RJD, 42 more than its rival NDA could be another reason for the higher vote share percentage. Even the losing candidates add to the overall vote share of the party.&nbsp;According to the election commission data, the total number of votes cast for the RJD was 1,15,46,055, while the BJP was voted by 1,00,81,143 people.&nbsp;

The overall voter share for RJD stood at 23 per cent, though it is a slight drop from last year, it is still the highest vote share by any one party this assembly election.

The counting for Bihar Assembly elections 2025 came to an end on Friday (Nov 14) with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal United emerging victorious with a thumping majority of 202 seats out of the 243, which is way beyond the half way majority of 122. The BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats while its alliance partner JD(U) was second with 85 seats. The biggest setback was for the Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by Tejashwi Yadav. It won only 25 of the 143 seats contested. But what's interesting is that despite the loss the RJD registered the highest vote share by any one party. How RJD secured highest vote share? The overall voter share for RJD stood at 23 per cent, though it is a slight drop from last year, it is still the highest vote share by any one party this assembly election. So, this implies that even though in some constituencies, RJD might be second or third but the votes that it got only adds to their total vote share which is not enough to cross the finish line. For instance, in a few constituencies the votes polled for RJD might be very high pushing the vote share percentage higher. This means that the high number of votes cast for the party may be concentrated in only a few constituencies thus handing RJD defeat in others. Also, the higher number of seats contested by the RJD, 42 more than its rival NDA could be another reason for the higher vote share percentage. Even the losing candidates add to the overall vote share of the party. According to the election commission data, the total number of votes cast for the RJD was 1,15,46,055, while the BJP was voted by 1,00,81,143 people.

The overall voter share for RJD stood at 23 per cent, though it is a slight drop from last year, it is still the highest vote share by any one party this assembly election.

RJD managed only 25 seats in Bihar elections but got highest vote share. Here's how this happened

The air quality in the national capital continued to worsen on Saturday (Nov 15) as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed in the ‘severe’ range in most parts of the city, even though Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is already in force across Delhi and the NCR. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicated that at 10:00 am, Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 389.&nbsp;The Early Warning System for Delhi reported an AQI of 386 at 5:30 am. These numbers differ from place to place because each monitoring station tracks different factors and is located in different parts of the city.<h2>Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) today</h2>According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), many parts of the city showed very poor to severe air pollution levels. Several areas recorded extremely high Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers–Ashok Vihar reached 415, Chandni Chowk 419, Bawana 441, Jahangirpuri 422, Punjabi Bagh 405, Wazirpur 447, Siri Fort 495 and many other areas also stayed above 380.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nowgam-blast-9-dead-29-injured-at-j-k-police-station-after-explosives-detonate-while-sampling-1763171918774">Nowgam blast: 9 dead, 29 injured after explosion at J&amp;K police station – What we know</a><h2>How is the government trying to control pollution?</h2>In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has put Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) into effect across the National Capital Region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stage 3 triggers stricter measures, including the suspension of all non-essential construction and demolition activities, restricting vehicle movement and advising schools to close up to Class 5 to reduce outdoor exposure.<h3>Schools shift to hybrid mode</h3>The Delhi Directorate of Education has asked all government and private schools to move younger students to hybrid classes to reduce their exposure to polluted air.<h2>States asked to set up chest clinics</h2>The Centre has advised all states and Union territories to open chest clinics in government hospitals and medical colleges under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) to handle health problems caused by pollution.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-sue-bbc-over-edited-video-says-he-plans-to-raise-issue-with-starmer-a-day-after-british-boadcaster-s-apology-1763182037457">Trump to sue BBC over edited video? Says he plans to raise issue with Starmer a day after British boadcaster’s apology</a><h3>SC seeks report on stubble burning</h3>The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to stop stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to curb stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. 

The air quality in the national capital continued to worsen on Saturday (Nov 15) as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed in the ‘severe’ range in most parts of the city, even though Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is already in force across Delhi and the NCR. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicated that at 10:00 am, Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 389. The Early Warning System for Delhi reported an AQI of 386 at 5:30 am. These numbers differ from place to place because each monitoring station tracks different factors and is located in different parts of the city. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) today According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), many parts of the city showed very poor to severe air pollution levels. Several areas recorded extremely high Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers–Ashok Vihar reached 415, Chandni Chowk 419, Bawana 441, Jahangirpuri 422, Punjabi Bagh 405, Wazirpur 447, Siri Fort 495 and many other areas also stayed above 380. Also Read - Nowgam blast: 9 dead, 29 injured after explosion at J&K police station – What we know How is the government trying to control pollution? In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has put Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) into effect across the National Capital Region. Stage 3 triggers stricter measures, including the suspension of all non-essential construction and demolition activities, restricting vehicle movement and advising schools to close up to Class 5 to reduce outdoor exposure. Schools shift to hybrid mode The Delhi Directorate of Education has asked all government and private schools to move younger students to hybrid classes to reduce their exposure to polluted air. States asked to set up chest clinics The Centre has advised all states and Union territories to open chest clinics in government hospitals and medical colleges under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) to handle health problems caused by pollution. Also Read - Trump to sue BBC over edited video? Says he plans to raise issue with Starmer a day after British boadcaster’s apology SC seeks report on stubble burning The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to stop stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

The Supreme Court has also asked the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit a report on the steps they are taking to curb stubble burning, a major cause of pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.&nbsp;

Delhi air quality remains ‘severe’, crosses 400 mark despite GRAP III restrictions

A woman Sikh pilgrim who had gone to Pakistan to celebrate the Parkash Purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev on November 5 has gone missing. The pilgrim, Sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Kapurthala district, Punjab had travelled to Pakistan on November 4 with a group of 1,923 pilgrims or jatha via the Attari border in Amritsar.&nbsp;The group of pilgrims led by Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj of Akal Takht Sahib stayed in Pakistan for 10 days and visited various gurudwaras situated in the country. On Thursday (Nov 13) evening the jatha of 1,922 people returned to India without Sarabjit, according to various media reports.&nbsp;Notably, Sarabjit's name was missing from the records of Pakistan's immigration while exiting, neither was her name visible in the immigration records of India for re-entry.<h2>Sarabjit Married in Pakistan?</h2>Meanwhile, a purported Nikahnama and a copy of Sarabjit's passport have surfaced claiming that she has adopted Islam and married Nasir Hussain, a resident of Nayi Abadi in Sheikhupura, Pakistan.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-air-quality-remains-severe-crosses-400-mark-despite-grap-iii-restrictions-1763190017162">Delhi air quality remains ‘severe’, crosses 400 mark despite GRAP III restrictions</a>&nbsp;Sarabjit's disappearance has alerted intelligence agencies in India and Pakistan and efforts are being made to trace her location. While the Indian mission in Pakistan is trying to verify the authenticity of the documents with the help of local authorities.<h2>Visit of the pilgrims to Pakistan</h2>Reportedly, 14 Hindus from Delhi and Lucknow were denied permission to travel with the jatha to Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Parv.&nbsp;Earlier last month the Indian government refused permission for the holy trip, citing security concern. However, two weeks later permission was granted to the pilgrims (jatha) for a 10-day journey to the Nankana Sahib shrine in Pakistan to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.&nbsp;

Notably, Sarabjits name was missing from the records of Pakistans immigration while exiting, neither was her name visible in the immigration records of India for re-entry.

A woman Sikh pilgrim who had gone to Pakistan to celebrate the Parkash Purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev on November 5 has gone missing. The pilgrim, Sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Kapurthala district, Punjab had travelled to Pakistan on November 4 with a group of 1,923 pilgrims or jatha via the Attari border in Amritsar. The group of pilgrims led by Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj of Akal Takht Sahib stayed in Pakistan for 10 days and visited various gurudwaras situated in the country. On Thursday (Nov 13) evening the jatha of 1,922 people returned to India without Sarabjit, according to various media reports. Notably, Sarabjit's name was missing from the records of Pakistan's immigration while exiting, neither was her name visible in the immigration records of India for re-entry. Sarabjit Married in Pakistan? Meanwhile, a purported Nikahnama and a copy of Sarabjit's passport have surfaced claiming that she has adopted Islam and married Nasir Hussain, a resident of Nayi Abadi in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. ALSO READ: Delhi air quality remains ‘severe’, crosses 400 mark despite GRAP III restrictions Sarabjit's disappearance has alerted intelligence agencies in India and Pakistan and efforts are being made to trace her location. While the Indian mission in Pakistan is trying to verify the authenticity of the documents with the help of local authorities. Visit of the pilgrims to Pakistan Reportedly, 14 Hindus from Delhi and Lucknow were denied permission to travel with the jatha to Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Parv. Earlier last month the Indian government refused permission for the holy trip, citing security concern. However, two weeks later permission was granted to the pilgrims (jatha) for a 10-day journey to the Nankana Sahib shrine in Pakistan to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Notably, Sarabjit's name was missing from the records of Pakistan's immigration while exiting, neither was her name visible in the immigration records of India for re-entry.

Missing Sikh woman pilgrim married in Pakistan? Nikahnama copy surfaces

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed profound grief over the loss of nine lives in an accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar.In a post on X, Sinha wrote: “Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives due to an extremely tragic accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. My condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.“The government stands in solidarity with the families, friends, and loved ones of the departed. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. I have ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the accidental explosion.”Chief Minister Omar Abdullah echoed the sentiment, extending heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and wishing a swift recovery for the 29 injured.The blast, which occurred inside the police station, claimed the lives of a State Investigation Agency (SIA) officer, a Naib Tehsildar, a tailor, and six others.unnecessary.&nbsp;

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah echoed the sentiment, extending heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and wishing a swift recovery for the 29 injured.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed profound grief over the loss of nine lives in an accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. In a post on X, Sinha wrote: “Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives due to an extremely tragic accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. My condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. “The government stands in solidarity with the families, friends, and loved ones of the departed. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. I have ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the accidental explosion.” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah echoed the sentiment, extending heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and wishing a swift recovery for the 29 injured. The blast, which occurred inside the police station, claimed the lives of a State Investigation Agency (SIA) officer, a Naib Tehsildar, a tailor, and six others. unnecessary.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah echoed the sentiment, extending heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and wishing a swift recovery for the 29 injured.

Nowgam Police Station Blast: LG Sinha orders a probe after explosion kills 9

Following a massive explosion at Nowgam Police Station that claimed 9 lives and injured 29 others, the entire area is undergoing thorough sanitisation due to the widespread dispersal of a large quantity of ammonium nitrate in the vicinity.The blast occurred while approximately 2,900 kg of seized explosives, primarily ammonium nitrate, were being sampled by a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, in the presence of revenue officials, station police personnel, and a local tailor who was stitching pouches for the samples.Roads leading to the police station, located in a residential neighbourhood, have been sealed with barbed wire barricades to restrict public movement and prevent the risk of secondary explosions.In addition to the barricades, the area is being meticulously cleared by dog squads and CRPF road-opening parties.The explosion was so powerful that the shockwave was heard up to 5 km away, causing damage to houses, vehicles, and other structures within a 1 km radius.At first light, senior officials from the police, CRPF, and army arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Among them were DGP Nalin Prabhat, ADGP Javeed Gillani, ADGP CID Nitish Kumar, and IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi.The police chief confirmed 9 fatalities and 29 injuries, stating that the 2,900 kg of explosives, mainly ammonium nitrate, had been seized in Faridabad based on intelligence provided by Dr. Muzamil and Dr. Adeel. The material was undergoing sampling when the blast occurred.

The explosion was so powerful that the shockwave was heard up to 5 km away, causing damage to houses, vehicles, and other structures within a 1 km radius.

Following a massive explosion at Nowgam Police Station that claimed 9 lives and injured 29 others, the entire area is undergoing thorough sanitisation due to the widespread dispersal of a large quantity of ammonium nitrate in the vicinity. The blast occurred while approximately 2,900 kg of seized explosives, primarily ammonium nitrate, were being sampled by a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, in the presence of revenue officials, station police personnel, and a local tailor who was stitching pouches for the samples. Roads leading to the police station, located in a residential neighbourhood, have been sealed with barbed wire barricades to restrict public movement and prevent the risk of secondary explosions. In addition to the barricades, the area is being meticulously cleared by dog squads and CRPF road-opening parties. The explosion was so powerful that the shockwave was heard up to 5 km away, causing damage to houses, vehicles, and other structures within a 1 km radius. At first light, senior officials from the police, CRPF, and army arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Among them were DGP Nalin Prabhat, ADGP Javeed Gillani, ADGP CID Nitish Kumar, and IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi. The police chief confirmed 9 fatalities and 29 injuries, stating that the 2,900 kg of explosives, mainly ammonium nitrate, had been seized in Faridabad based on intelligence provided by Dr. Muzamil and Dr. Adeel. The material was undergoing sampling when the blast occurred.

The explosion was so powerful that the shockwave was heard up to 5 km away, causing damage to houses, vehicles, and other structures within a 1 km radius.

Nowgam blast: Area undergoes sanitisation after ammonium nitrate explodes at police station, killing 9

At least nine people were killed and 29 were injured after a blast at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir, which was investigating the “white-collar” Faridabad terror module, late Friday (Nov 14). The explosion occurred when personnel were extracting samples from the cache of explosives, the officials said.During a press conference, DG J&amp;K Police Nalin Prabhat said that the explosives were brought to the police station in Srinagar for further enquiry and examination, which had been going on for the last two days. Calling it an “accidental explosion”, he added that “any other speculation into the cause of the incident is unnecessary.”The blast happened when a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was collecting samples from the massive cache of explosives, mainly ammonium nitrate, which was seized from Haryana’s Faridabad. Revenue officials, station police personnel, and a local tailor who was stitching pouches for the samples were also present at the location when the tragic accident happened. DGP added that the police station building has suffered significant damage, while nearby buildings have also been affected.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> | A blast occurred near the Nowgam police station, which is actively investigating a recently busted terror module. The cause remains unknown. Several police personnel have been injured and are being rushed to the hospital. Visuals show flames emerging from the site. <a href="https://t.co/E508s3tVYb">pic.twitter.com/E508s3tVYb</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1989407954790146293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The blast was so massive that it was heard up to 5 km away from the site of the incident and resulted in damage to houses, vehicles and other structures within a 1 km radius.The area has been cordoned off to prevent the risk of any secondary explosions. Senior officials from the police, CRPF, and army arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Sanitisation of the entire area also taking place following the widespread dispersal of the explosive material in the vicinity.Authorities had earlier seized nearly 2,900 kg of explosives after a network of doctors in Faridabad operating a terror module was busted by the J&amp;K police. After arresting Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie and Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, agencies recovered a large quantity of explosives.Early Friday, authorities demolished the house of the prime suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, killing 13. He is said to have bought fertilisers from Haryana’s Nuh, which were then used to make ammonium nitrate for the explosives.As the investigation continues, information has emerged that the three doctors linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University were using a Swiss communication app called Threema. Umar, Muzammil and Adeel were in constant touch through the messaging app to plan their terror activities.Dr Shaheen Shahid, another key suspect linked to the terror module, was reportedly planning to flee the country and was applying for a visa before she was nabbed by the authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The explosion occurred when personnel were extracting samples from the cache of explosives, the officials said.

At least nine people were killed and 29 were injured after a blast at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir, which was investigating the “white-collar” Faridabad terror module, late Friday (Nov 14). The explosion occurred when personnel were extracting samples from the cache of explosives, the officials said. During a press conference, DG J&K Police Nalin Prabhat said that the explosives were brought to the police station in Srinagar for further enquiry and examination, which had been going on for the last two days. Calling it an “accidental explosion”, he added that “any other speculation into the cause of the incident is unnecessary.” The blast happened when a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was collecting samples from the massive cache of explosives, mainly ammonium nitrate, which was seized from Haryana’s Faridabad. Revenue officials, station police personnel, and a local tailor who was stitching pouches for the samples were also present at the location when the tragic accident happened. DGP added that the police station building has suffered significant damage, while nearby buildings have also been affected.

The explosion occurred when personnel were extracting samples from the cache of explosives, the officials said.

Nowgam blast: 9 dead, 29 injured after explosion at J&K police station – What we know

Al Falah University has become a focal point of the investigation into both the ‘white collar terror module’ and the Red Fort blast. Doctors from the institute are suspected for handling explosives and actively planning the explosion that occurred near Delhi’s famous monument on November 10. The probe revealed&nbsp;Jawad Siddiqui, chairman, founder, and managing trustee of the university, has served three years and a month in prison. He also has a previous criminal case registered against him.&nbsp;Siddiqui is associated with nine companies which were involved in the education, software, investment, and energy sectors. All the companies are linked to the Al-Falah Charitable Trust. An FIR has been registered with Section 420 (cheating), Sections 406 and 409 (criminal breach of trust), Section 471 (use of forged documents), and Section 120B (criminal conspiracy).&nbsp;Siddiqui has been accused of taking money from investors in the name of investment. It has been highlighted that many of the companies linked with him existed only on paper. Details from the FIR reveal that money was transferred to personal accounts.&nbsp;Furthermore, Al-Falah Group chairman Siddiqui and director Saud Ahmed Siddiqui have served more than three years in jail for a fraud case involving ₹75 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>FIR details:&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>Investigations revealed that the signatures of some of the investors on various papers were forged to convert the deposits into shares.&nbsp;</li><li>The reports from FSL confirm that the signatures of the investors were forged.</li><li>Large funds received from investors were directed into their personal accounts and then misappropriated.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Three arrested in connection with terror module:</h3>&nbsp;The investigations in the Red Fort blast continue; in the latest, it has come to light that the three doctors linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University were using a Swiss communication app called Threema. The police have revealed that the three suspects, Dr Umar Un Nabi, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, and Dr Shaheen Shahid, were allegedly in constant touch through the encrypted messaging app. It was used to coordinate and plan their activities linked to the terror conspiracy.&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3>

Probe revealed Jawad Siddiqui, chairman, founder, and managing trustee of the university, has served three years and a month in prison. He also has a previous criminal case in his name, and a money scam case was registered against him.

Al Falah University has become a focal point of the investigation into both the ‘white collar terror module’ and the Red Fort blast. Doctors from the institute are suspected for handling explosives and actively planning the explosion that occurred near Delhi’s famous monument on November 10. The probe revealed Jawad Siddiqui, chairman, founder, and managing trustee of the university, has served three years and a month in prison. He also has a previous criminal case registered against him. Siddiqui is associated with nine companies which were involved in the education, software, investment, and energy sectors. All the companies are linked to the Al-Falah Charitable Trust. An FIR has been registered with Section 420 (cheating), Sections 406 and 409 (criminal breach of trust), Section 471 (use of forged documents), and Section 120B (criminal conspiracy). Siddiqui has been accused of taking money from investors in the name of investment. It has been highlighted that many of the companies linked with him existed only on paper. Details from the FIR reveal that money was transferred to personal accounts. Furthermore, Al-Falah Group chairman Siddiqui and director Saud Ahmed Siddiqui have served more than three years in jail for a fraud case involving ₹75 million. FIR details: Investigations revealed that the signatures of some of the investors on various papers were forged to convert the deposits into shares. The reports from FSL confirm that the signatures of the investors were forged. Large funds received from investors were directed into their personal accounts and then misappropriated. Three arrested in connection with terror module: The investigations in the Red Fort blast continue; in the latest, it has come to light that the three doctors linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University were using a Swiss communication app called Threema. The police have revealed that the three suspects, Dr Umar Un Nabi, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, and Dr Shaheen Shahid, were allegedly in constant touch through the encrypted messaging app. It was used to coordinate and plan their activities linked to the terror conspiracy.

Probe revealed&nbsp;Jawad Siddiqui, chairman, founder, and managing trustee of the university, has served three years and a month in prison. He also has a previous criminal case in his name, and a money scam case was registered against him.

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Siddiqui's murky past: Served over 3-year jail term for Rs75 million fraud

On Friday, (Nov 14), a blast occurred near the premises of Nowgam police station in Kashmir, which is actively investigating a recently busted terror module. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. Several police personnel have been injured and are being rushed to the hospital. The massive blast was caught on CCTV near the Nowgam area of Srinagar. As per news agency PTI, the incident injured at least eight police personnel.

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The personnel were extracting samples from a massive cache of explosives recently seized in connection with the 'white-collar' terror module case, officials said. The blast occurred when the police were handling the explosive material that had been brought from Haryana's Faridabad. Officials said that the material was part of the 360 kg of explosives seized from the rented residence of the arrested Dr Muzammil Ganaie.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-fort-car-blast-kanpur-doctor-mohammad-arif-detained-was-in-constant-touch-with-dr-shaheen-what-we-know-1763012672847">Red Fort car blast: Another Kanpur doctor, Mohammad Arif, detained</a>&nbsp;The investigations into the Red Fort blast continue; it has come to light that the three doctors linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University were using a Swiss communication app called Threema. The police have revealed that the three suspects, Dr Umar Un Nabi, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, and Dr Shaheen Shahid, were allegedly in constant touch through the encrypted messaging app. It was used to coordinate and plan their activities linked to the terror conspiracy.&nbsp;Investigating officials suspect that Umar, the man behind the wheel of the car that exploded on Monday, and his team used a red EcoSport car. The vehicle, seized from Faridabad, was used to transport and stockpile ammonium nitrate over time. Another suspect, Dr Shaheen Shahid, was applying for a visa. She was reportedly planning to travel outside of the country, and before that could happen, her role in the November 10 blast came to the fore.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The massive blast was caught on CCTV near the Nowgam area of Srinagar.

On Friday, (Nov 14), a blast occurred near the premises of Nowgam police station in Kashmir, which is actively investigating a recently busted terror module. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. Several police personnel have been injured and are being rushed to the hospital. The massive blast was caught on CCTV near the Nowgam area of Srinagar. As per news agency PTI, the incident injured at least eight police personnel.

The massive blast was caught on CCTV near the Nowgam area of Srinagar.

Blast occurred near Kashmir's Nowgam police station investigating explosive material recovered from Faridabad

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a sweeping victory in the Bihar elections on Friday and bagged 202 seats in the state with 243 seats in the final results after the counting of votes.&nbsp;The Bharatiya Janata Party alone won 89 seats of the 101 it contested, while the Janata Dal (United) won 85 seats. Among the other NDA allies, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) bagged 19 seats, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) won 5, and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha got 4.&nbsp;The BJP also emerged as the single largest party in the thumping win for the NDA in Bihar, as the Opposition INDIA bloc faced a huge setback and managed to win only 35 seats, with leaders like the alliance’s chief minister candidate Tejashwi Yadav finally pulling it off after lagging behind for a considerable time.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Rashtriya Janata Dal won just 25 seats while the Congress got only 6. The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) bagged 5 seats again, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation), Indian Inclusive Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Bahujan Samaj Party won one seat each.&nbsp;Voting for the Bihar Assembly elections was held in two phases on November 6 and 11 across all 243 constituencies. The state has 7.42 crore registered voters, including 3.92 crore men and 3.5 crore women.&nbsp;The polls witnessed a strong turnout, with 65.08% polling recorded in the first phase and 68.76% in the second. The first phase, covering 121 seats across 18 districts, saw the highest-ever turnout in Bihar’s electoral history at 64.66%, marking a significant rise from previous elections.&nbsp;Almost all the exit polls released on November 12 had indicated a clear advantage for the ruling NDA, projecting its comfortable lead over the opposition INDIA bloc’s Mahagathbandhan.&nbsp;After the verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the voters of Bihar for giving a thumping victory to the NDA bloc.

The Bharatiya Janata Party won 89 seats of the 101 it contested and emerged as the single largest party in the thumping win for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, as the Opposition INDIA bloc faced a huge setback and managed to win only 35 seats.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a sweeping victory in the Bihar elections on Friday and bagged 202 seats in the state with 243 seats in the final results after the counting of votes. The Bharatiya Janata Party alone won 89 seats of the 101 it contested, while the Janata Dal (United) won 85 seats. Among the other NDA allies, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) bagged 19 seats, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) won 5, and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha got 4. The BJP also emerged as the single largest party in the thumping win for the NDA in Bihar, as the Opposition INDIA bloc faced a huge setback and managed to win only 35 seats, with leaders like the alliance’s chief minister candidate Tejashwi Yadav finally pulling it off after lagging behind for a considerable time. The Rashtriya Janata Dal won just 25 seats while the Congress got only 6. The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) bagged 5 seats again, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation), Indian Inclusive Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Bahujan Samaj Party won one seat each. Voting for the Bihar Assembly elections was held in two phases on November 6 and 11 across all 243 constituencies. The state has 7.42 crore registered voters, including 3.92 crore men and 3.5 crore women. The polls witnessed a strong turnout, with 65.08% polling recorded in the first phase and 68.76% in the second. The first phase, covering 121 seats across 18 districts, saw the highest-ever turnout in Bihar’s electoral history at 64.66%, marking a significant rise from previous elections. Almost all the exit polls released on November 12 had indicated a clear advantage for the ruling NDA, projecting its comfortable lead over the opposition INDIA bloc’s Mahagathbandhan. After the verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the voters of Bihar for giving a thumping victory to the NDA bloc.

The Bharatiya Janata Party won 89 seats of the 101 it contested and emerged as the single largest party in the thumping win for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, as the Opposition INDIA bloc faced a huge setback and managed to win only 35 seats.

Bihar Election Final Results: NDA bags 202 in record win, Mahagathbandhan confined to 35; BJP becomes single largest party

The Bihar Assembly Elections results 2025 have been announced and NDA has registered a spectacular victory. While Nitish Kumar's JD(U) won 85 seats out of 101 contested. Out of the 101 seats, one seat in JDU's kitty came at a thin margin of just 27 seats. This was Sandesh seat in Bhojpur district. Radha Charan Sah won the seat against RJD's Dipu Singh. Radha Charan Sah polled 80598 votes, while Singh polled 80571 votes.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251114/image-1763143946295.png"></figure><h2>Who is Radha Charan Sah</h2>Radha Charan Sah is a 67-year-old businessman and social worker known for his long-standing presence in the region’s political and social landscape. With an educational qualification of 8th pass, Sah has built considerable local influence through business networks and welfare activities that have strengthened his connect with voters over the years.&nbsp;According to his election affidavit, he possesses assets worth ₹34 crore and liabilities of ₹6.1 crore, along with an annual income of ₹1.1 crore, indicating substantial financial capacity often seen as a major factor in Bihar’s electoral politics. He has two pending criminal cases, though none fall under serious IPC categories. In 2023, Radha Charan Sah, then MLC, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged tax evasion. In 2024, the ED attached assets worth ₹26.19 crore belonging to Sah as part of a money-laundering probe tied to alleged illegal sand mining.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Radha Charan Sah, a JD(U) leader and businessman, won Bihar’s Sandesh seat by just 27 votes. A 67-year-old with assets of ₹34 crore, he has two pending cases. He was arrested by the ED in 2023, and in 2024 the agency attached ₹26.19 crore of his assets in a sand-mining case.

The Bihar Assembly Elections results 2025 have been announced and NDA has registered a spectacular victory. While Nitish Kumar's JD(U) won 85 seats out of 101 contested. Out of the 101 seats, one seat in JDU's kitty came at a thin margin of just 27 seats. This was Sandesh seat in Bhojpur district. Radha Charan Sah won the seat against RJD's Dipu Singh. Radha Charan Sah polled 80598 votes, while Singh polled 80571 votes. Who is Radha Charan Sah Radha Charan Sah is a 67-year-old businessman and social worker known for his long-standing presence in the region’s political and social landscape. With an educational qualification of 8th pass, Sah has built considerable local influence through business networks and welfare activities that have strengthened his connect with voters over the years. According to his election affidavit, he possesses assets worth ₹34 crore and liabilities of ₹6.1 crore, along with an annual income of ₹1.1 crore, indicating substantial financial capacity often seen as a major factor in Bihar’s electoral politics. He has two pending criminal cases, though none fall under serious IPC categories. In 2023, Radha Charan Sah, then MLC, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged tax evasion. In 2024, the ED attached assets worth ₹26.19 crore belonging to Sah as part of a money-laundering probe tied to alleged illegal sand mining.

Radha Charan Sah, a JD(U) leader and businessman, won Bihar’s Sandesh seat by just 27 votes. A 67-year-old with assets of ₹34 crore, he has two pending cases. He was arrested by the ED in 2023, and in 2024 the agency attached ₹26.19 crore of his assets in a sand-mining case.

Bihar Election Result 2025 | Nail-biting contest in Sandesh: JD(U) leader once arrested by ED won by 27 votes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the landslide victory of NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections and set eyes on West Bengal as he thanked the voters for reposing their trust in the alliance once again. Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi said the BJP has ensured that the ‘katta raj’ will not return to Bihar and will next uproot the ‘jungle raj’ in Bengal. “Ganga flows through Bihar and reaches Bengal. Bihar has also paved the way for the BJP’s victory in Bengal. I also congratulate the brothers and sisters of Bengal. Now, together with you, the BJP will uproot jungle raj from West Bengal as well,” the PM said to a roar from party workers. PM Modi praised Bihar as the land that gave India “the pride of being the mother of democracy” and has asserted that “lies are defeated and people’s trust wins”.&nbsp;The West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in 2026. The BJP has already been targeting the Trinamool Congress government on the issues of women’s safety, law and order, and infiltration from Bangladesh, among other issues. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bengal holds significance as it will flush out illegal voters from the electoral roll.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Congress may split soon’: PM Modi</h2>&nbsp;PM Narendra Modi further said that all is not well in the Congress, and it may soon see a split.&nbsp;“I have a suspicion that there may be another big division of Congress in the future... supporters of the Congress have also begun to understand that Congress is drowning everyone in its negative politics,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Modi slammed the Congress, calling it a ‘parasite’ party that harms its allies in elections, and warned that allies should think twice before tying up with the Congress.&nbsp;“Even the allies are beginning to understand that the Congress is drowning everyone in its negative politics,” Modi said.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Congress has become Muslim League Maoist Congress’</h2>&nbsp;The Congress has no positive vision for the country. It criticises the Election Commission, makes frivolous complaints about ‘vote chori’ and tries to divide people on the basis of religion and caste, the Pm said.“The truth is that today Congress, and I say this very seriously, today Congress has become the Muslim League Maoist Congress... And the entire agenda of Congress now runs on this. And because of this, even within Congress, a new branch is emerging, which is even worse than this negative politics,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>PM hails Election Commission</h2>&nbsp;PM Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission and took jibes at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his ‘vote chori’ allegations.“It is a victory of democracy and those who believe in Indian democracy. The Election Commission was targeted by some people, but the huge voter turnout is an achievement for the EC,” he said.“Allegations like ‘vote chori’ were made as part of continued attacks on constitutional bodies,” he said.&nbsp;“I express my gratitude to the Election Commission, all its officials, and the security personnel for the record turnout and peaceful election process,” the PM said while noting that no repoll had to be ordered “unlike years ago when repolls were routine”.“The consistently high voter turnout over the past few years, the increased turnout by the deprived and the exploited, these are significant achievements for the Election Commission,” he said.&nbsp;“This is the same Bihar that was once dominated by Maoist terror. Voting used to end at 3 pm in Red Terror-affected areas. But in this election, people in Bihar have voted without fear, with enthusiasm and excitement,” he added.“You also know what used to happen in Bihar during the times of jungle raj,” he said, referring to the Lalu Yadav-led RJD regimes of two decades ago, and added, “Violence took place openly at polling stations. Ballot boxes were looted but today, the same Bihar is seeing record voter turnout. It is voting peacefully. Everyone has cast their vote as per their choice.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Bihar recorded a historic 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951, with women voters outnumbering men (71.6% vs 62.8%).&nbsp;<h2>‘Bihar has given new MY formula of Mahila and Youth’</h2>&nbsp;PM Narendra Modi said that the opposition parties had created the appeasement formula of MY, but the victory in Bihar has given a new positive MY formula, and that is Mahila and Youth.&nbsp;“Some parties in Bihar had created the appeasement formula of MY. But today’s victory has given a new positive MY formula, and that is Mahila and Youth. Today, Bihar is among the states with the highest number of youth, and this includes youth from every religion and every caste. Their desires, their aspirations and dreams have completely destroyed the old communal MY formula of the jungle raj people,” said Modi.&nbsp;

PM Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission and took jibes at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his ‘vote chori’ allegations. The Election Commission was targeted by some people as allegations of ‘vote chori’ were made as part of continued attacks on constitutional bodies, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the landslide victory of NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections and set eyes on West Bengal as he thanked the voters for reposing their trust in the alliance once again. Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi said the BJP has ensured that the ‘katta raj’ will not return to Bihar and will next uproot the ‘jungle raj’ in Bengal. “Ganga flows through Bihar and reaches Bengal. Bihar has also paved the way for the BJP’s victory in Bengal. I also congratulate the brothers and sisters of Bengal. Now, together with you, the BJP will uproot jungle raj from West Bengal as well,” the PM said to a roar from party workers. PM Modi praised Bihar as the land that gave India “the pride of being the mother of democracy” and has asserted that “lies are defeated and people’s trust wins”. The West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in 2026. The BJP has already been targeting the Trinamool Congress government on the issues of women’s safety, law and order, and infiltration from Bangladesh, among other issues. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bengal holds significance as it will flush out illegal voters from the electoral roll. ‘Congress may split soon’: PM Modi PM Narendra Modi further said that all is not well in the Congress, and it may soon see a split. “I have a suspicion that there may be another big division of Congress in the future... supporters of the Congress have also begun to understand that Congress is drowning everyone in its negative politics,” he said. Modi slammed the Congress, calling it a ‘parasite’ party that harms its allies in elections, and warned that allies should think twice before tying up with the Congress. “Even the allies are beginning to understand that the Congress is drowning everyone in its negative politics,” Modi said. ‘Congress has become Muslim League Maoist Congress’ The Congress has no positive vision for the country. It criticises the Election Commission, makes frivolous complaints about ‘vote chori’ and tries to divide people on the basis of religion and caste, the Pm said. “The truth is that today Congress, and I say this very seriously, today Congress has become the Muslim League Maoist Congress... And the entire agenda of Congress now runs on this. And because of this, even within Congress, a new branch is emerging, which is even worse than this negative politics,” he said. PM hails Election Commission PM Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission and took jibes at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his ‘vote chori’ allegations. “It is a victory of democracy and those who believe in Indian democracy. The Election Commission was targeted by some people, but the huge voter turnout is an achievement for the EC,” he said. “Allegations like ‘vote chori’ were made as part of continued attacks on constitutional bodies,” he said. “I express my gratitude to the Election Commission, all its officials, and the security personnel for the record turnout and peaceful election process,” the PM said while noting that no repoll had to be ordered “unlike years ago when repolls were routine”. “The consistently high voter turnout over the past few years, the increased turnout by the deprived and the exploited, these are significant achievements for the Election Commission,” he said. “This is the same Bihar that was once dominated by Maoist terror. Voting used to end at 3 pm in Red Terror-affected areas. But in this election, people in Bihar have voted without fear, with enthusiasm and excitement,” he added. “You also know what used to happen in Bihar during the times of jungle raj,” he said, referring to the Lalu Yadav-led RJD regimes of two decades ago, and added, “Violence took place openly at polling stations. Ballot boxes were looted but today, the same Bihar is seeing record voter turnout. It is voting peacefully. Everyone has cast their vote as per their choice.” Bihar recorded a historic 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951, with women voters outnumbering men (71.6% vs 62.8%). ‘Bihar has given new MY formula of Mahila and Youth’ PM Narendra Modi said that the opposition parties had created the appeasement formula of MY, but the victory in Bihar has given a new positive MY formula, and that is Mahila and Youth. “Some parties in Bihar had created the appeasement formula of MY. But today’s victory has given a new positive MY formula, and that is Mahila and Youth. Today, Bihar is among the states with the highest number of youth, and this includes youth from every religion and every caste. Their desires, their aspirations and dreams have completely destroyed the old communal MY formula of the jungle raj people,” said Modi.

PM Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission and took jibes at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his ‘vote chori’ allegations. The Election Commission was targeted by some people as allegations of ‘vote chori’ were made as part of continued attacks on constitutional bodies, he said.

PM Modi hails Bihar landslide, sets eyes on uprooting ‘jungle raj’ in Bengal next

The Bihar Assembly Elections results are here and NDA has registered a spectacular victory in 243 seats assembly. From Anant Singh to Hulas Pandey - here's a look at Bahubali candidates - who won and who lost

Bihar Election Result 2025 |  From Anant Singh to Hulas Pandey - How 'Bahubalis' and their kin fared in polls

Counting of votes is underway in Bihar Election 2025. Elections were held in two phases on November 6 and November 11. The exit polls have predicted a victory for National Democratic Alliance (NDA).  Here's a list of who's leading, who's trailing, as per trends

Bihar Election 2025 Results | From Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap to Maithili Thakur, Khesari Lal - Who won, who lost

The Bhartiya Janta Party-led NDA is headed for a sweeping victory in the Bihar elections, winning 180 seats and leading on 22, crossing 200 seats as counting enters the final phase. The BJP is on track for a record performance with winning over 90 seats out of 101 it contested, followed by Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) with 85, who also fought on the same no of seats. Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan has suffered a dramatic setback, shrinking to roughly 35 seats. The RJD has won 22 seats and leads on 3 others, and the Congress's tally plunged to just 6, signalling a strong and decisive mandate in favour of the ruling alliance. Hailing the mandate as ' victory of good governance', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X posted, “the thumping win of NDA in the Bihar assembly elections is the victory of good governance, development, social justice, and the spirit of public welfare. “My deepest gratitude to the family members of Bihar, who have blessed the NDA with a historic and unprecedented victory in the 2025 assembly elections. This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Good governance has won. Development has won. Pro-people spirit has won. Social justice has won. Gratitude to each and every person of Bihar for blessing the NDA with a historical and unparalleled victory in the 2025 Vidhan Sabha elections. This mandate gives us renewed…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1989299654077600013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Calling ‘voter purification’ necessary, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the triumph as a stamp of approval on NDA's policies “This resounding public mandate given to the NDA by the people of Bihar is the people's seal of approval on the NDA's committed service to development in Bihar, women's safety, good governance, and welfare of the poor. In the last 11 years, Modi ji has worked with an open heart for Bihar, and Nitish ji has taken Bihar out of the darkness of jungle raj. This public mandate is for the resolution of ‘Developed Bihar,” he wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-results-2025-maithili-thakur-makes-history-as-the-youngest-mla-at-25-all-you-need-to-know-nitish-kumar-modi-tejashwi-yadav-bihar-1763131873724">Bihar Election Results 2025: Maithili Thakur makes history as the youngest MLA at 25; All you need to know</a>&nbsp;“Every single vote of the people of Bihar is a symbol of faith in the Modi government's policy against infiltrators who play with India's security and resources, and their sympathisers. The public has given a befitting reply to those who protect infiltrators for the sake of vote banks. The people of Bihar have conveyed the mood of the entire country that the purification of the voter list is mandatory and there is no place for politics against it. That is why, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, the Congress has today reached the last rung in Bihar,” he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">बिहारवासियों का एक-एक वोट भारत की सुरक्षा और संसाधनों से खेलने वाले घुसपैठियों और उनके हितैषियों के खिलाफ मोदी सरकार की नीति में विश्वास का प्रतीक है। वोटबैंक के लिए घुसपैठियों को बचाने वालों को जनता ने करारा जवाब दिया है। बिहार की जनता ने पूरे देश का मूड बता दिया है कि मतदाता…&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1989284527861370897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

BJP chief JP Nadda, speaking at the celebrations at the party HQ in Delhi, said that the results of the Bihar assembly elections indicate that "this is a tsunami".&nbsp;"This tsunami has made it clear that whether it is the people of Bihar or the people of the country, everyone has unwavering faith in the honourable Prime Minister ji, and to take the state forward, he has put a stamp on the politics of development," he added.

In Contrast, Congress MP and Mahagathbandhan leader Rahul Gandhi dubbed the result as "truly surprising."&nbsp;In a post on X, he said, "I express my heartfelt gratitude to those millions of voters in Bihar who expressed their trust in the Mahagathbandhan."&nbsp;"This result in Bihar is truly surprising," he added. Gandhi further stated that the Mahagathbandhan could not achieve victory in an election that was "not fair from the very beginning".&nbsp;"This fight is for the protection of the Constitution and democracy. The Congress Party and the INDIA alliance will deeply review this result and make their efforts to save democracy even more effective," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">मैं बिहार के उन करोड़ों मतदाताओं का हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता हूं, जिन्होंने महागठबंधन पर अपना विश्वास जताया। बिहार का यह परिणाम वाकई चौंकाने वाला है। हम एक ऐसे चुनाव में जीत हासिल नहीं कर सके, जो शुरू से ही निष्पक्ष नहीं था। यह लड़ाई संविधान और लोकतंत्र की रक्षा की है। कांग्रेस…&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1989360424199049520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/strongman-anant-singh-s-cult-grows-stronger-as-he-wins-mokama-while-contesting-from-jail-narendra-modi-nitish-kumar-anant-singh-bihar-1763123967674">Bihar Election Results 2025: Strongman Anant Singh's cult grows stronger as he wins Mokama while contesting from jail</a>&nbsp;Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav raised questions on voter revision and vowed to resist 'electoral conspiracy in the upcoming elections. “The game that SIR played in Bihar will no longer be possible in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, UP, and other places now because this electoral conspiracy has been exposed. From now on, we will not let them play this game. Like CCTV, our 'PPTV', meaning 'PDA Sentinel' will stay vigilant and thwart the BJP's intentions. BJP is not a party, it is deceit,” Yadav said in a post on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">बिहार में जो खेल SIR ने किया है वो प. बंगाल, तमिलनाडू, यूपी और बाक़ी जगह पर अब नहीं हो पायेगा क्योंकि इस चुनावी साज़िश का अब भंडाफोड़ हो चुका है। अब आगे हम ये खेल, इनको नहीं खेलने देंगे।CCTV की तरह हमारा ‘PPTV’ मतलब ‘पीडीए प्रहरी’ चौकन्ना रहकर भाजपाई मंसूबों को नाकाम करेगा।…&mdash; Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1989223443477536889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi thanked the people of Bihar for ensuring the success of party's candidates in five assembly constituencies and called non-NDA parties to introspect. "I am grateful to the people of Bihar. Especially, I have been saying from the beginning that RJD would not be able to stop BJP. You can check my speeches. I had said that. Today also, I am appealing to those people in Bihar who have misconception about the 'MY' (Muslim and Yadav) combination," Owaisi said.

The NDA swept the Bihar elections with over 200 seats, led by strong BJP and JD(U) performances, while the Mahagathbandhan faced rout with RJD at 22 seats and Congress tally at just 6 seats. 

The Bhartiya Janta Party-led NDA is headed for a sweeping victory in the Bihar elections, winning 180 seats and leading on 22, crossing 200 seats as counting enters the final phase. The BJP is on track for a record performance with winning over 90 seats out of 101 it contested, followed by Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) with 85, who also fought on the same no of seats. Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan has suffered a dramatic setback, shrinking to roughly 35 seats. The RJD has won 22 seats and leads on 3 others, and the Congress's tally plunged to just 6, signalling a strong and decisive mandate in favour of the ruling alliance. Hailing the mandate as ' victory of good governance', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X posted, “the thumping win of NDA in the Bihar assembly elections is the victory of good governance, development, social justice, and the spirit of public welfare. “My deepest gratitude to the family members of Bihar, who have blessed the NDA with a historic and unprecedented victory in the 2025 assembly elections. This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar.”

The NDA swept the Bihar elections with over 200 seats, led by strong BJP and JD(U) performances, while the Mahagathbandhan faced a rout with RJD at 22 seats and Congress tally at just 6 seats.&nbsp;

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Etching her name in history, celebrated folk singer Maithili Thakur, who turned 25 in June, becomes the youngest ever Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Thakur, who joined the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) only weeks before the polls, was fielded from the Alinagar seat in Darbhanga district. She secured 84,915 votes, defeating Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) candidate Binod Mishra by 11,730 votes.&nbsp;Hailing from Madhbani district, Maithaili grew up in a family of musicians. Her Father, Ramesh Thakur, a classical singer himself, trained her from an early age in Indian classical music.&nbsp;She, along with her two brothers Ayachi and Rishav, forms a musical trio that honours India's folk traditions. She focuses on Indian classical and Maithili folk music.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/strongman-anant-singh-s-cult-grows-stronger-as-he-wins-mokama-while-contesting-from-jail-narendra-modi-nitish-kumar-anant-singh-bihar-1763123967674">Bihar Election Results 2025: Strongman Anant Singh's cult grows stronger as he wins Mokama while contesting from jail</a>&nbsp;However, her path to success has been far from linear; she was rejected from Children’s music reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs and Indian Idol Junior. Thakur got her first recognition as the first runner-up of Rising Star in 2017.&nbsp;Thakur came to fame after her video folk renditions on Facebook and YouTube became hits, building her strong and dedicated audience. Her versions of traditional and devotional songs helped her retain a strong regional identity even as she gained listeners in India and abroad.&nbsp;Thakur’s schooling was far from traditional. She was home-schooled until Class 5 and later shifted to an MCD school at around age 12 or 13. Her singing talent was recognised early, earning her a music scholarship to Bal Bhavan International School, where she was able to continue both her studies and formal musical training.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-2025-results-95-defeats-for-rahul-gandhi-bjp-sharpens-its-attack-on-congress-after-bihar-humiliation-1763121055638">Bihar election 2025 results| ‘95 defeats for Rahul Gandhi’: BJP sharpens its attack on Congress after Bihar humiliation</a>&nbsp;Later, she went on to complete her graduation from Atmaram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi.&nbsp;With this victory, Maithili Thakur has not only entered the political arena with confidence but also opened a fresh chapter for the BJP in Mithilanchal’s political landscape.

Maithili Thakur, 25, rose from folk music fame to win an assambly election, becoming Bihar’s youngest MLA. Her win also marked the first time the BJP clinched the Alinagar seat.

Etching her name in history, celebrated folk singer Maithili Thakur, who turned 25 in June, becomes the youngest ever Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Thakur, who joined the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) only weeks before the polls, was fielded from the Alinagar seat in Darbhanga district. She secured 84,915 votes, defeating Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) candidate Binod Mishra by 11,730 votes. Hailing from Madhbani district, Maithaili grew up in a family of musicians. Her Father, Ramesh Thakur, a classical singer himself, trained her from an early age in Indian classical music. She, along with her two brothers Ayachi and Rishav, forms a musical trio that honours India's folk traditions. She focuses on Indian classical and Maithili folk music. Also Read: Bihar Election Results 2025: Strongman Anant Singh's cult grows stronger as he wins Mokama while contesting from jail However, her path to success has been far from linear; she was rejected from Children’s music reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs and Indian Idol Junior. Thakur got her first recognition as the first runner-up of Rising Star in 2017. Thakur came to fame after her video folk renditions on Facebook and YouTube became hits, building her strong and dedicated audience. Her versions of traditional and devotional songs helped her retain a strong regional identity even as she gained listeners in India and abroad. Thakur’s schooling was far from traditional. She was home-schooled until Class 5 and later shifted to an MCD school at around age 12 or 13. Her singing talent was recognised early, earning her a music scholarship to Bal Bhavan International School, where she was able to continue both her studies and formal musical training. Also Read: Bihar election 2025 results| ‘95 defeats for Rahul Gandhi’: BJP sharpens its attack on Congress after Bihar humiliation Later, she went on to complete her graduation from Atmaram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi. With this victory, Maithili Thakur has not only entered the political arena with confidence but also opened a fresh chapter for the BJP in Mithilanchal’s political landscape.

Maithili Thakur, 25, rose from folk music fame to win assambly election, becoming Bihar’s youngest MLA. Her win also marked the first time the BJP clinched the Alinagar seat.

Bihar Election Results 2025: Maithili Thakur makes history as the youngest MLA at 25; All you need to know

Janta Dal United (JDU) leader Anant Singh, widely known as "Chhote Sarkar," secures a massive victory in the 2025 Bihar assembly election from the Mokama constituency, defeating Rastriya Janta Dal (RJD) candidate Veena Devi by 28,206 votes. The strongman, who also became a social media sensation through reels and memes for his off-the-cuff remarks, was contesting the elections from jail following his arrest on November 2 in connection with the murder of Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of Prashat Kishore's Jan Suraaj Party.&nbsp;Singh set to represent Mokama constituency for sixth consecutive term, even after contesting from jail. He had contested elections as an Independent candidate before joining Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party. However, it's ironic that Singh, known for his criminal background, is part of Kumar's formation, who has been ruling Bihar for two decades, attributed to his Mr Clean image.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-key-reasons-behind-nda-s-historic-win-in-bihar-elections-bjp-nitish-kumar-chirag-paswan-jdu-1763118924795">5 key reasons behind NDA's historic win in Bihar elections</a> According to the nomination papers Anant Singh filed for the assembly polls, he is facing 28 criminal cases, including murder, criminal conspiracy, torture, kidnapping, and assault. The list also includes theft, sheltering criminals, and several arms cases.&nbsp;Political leaders in the country often try to project themselves as belonging to the middle or lower classes. In contrast, Singh openly flaunts his wealth. According to his affidavit, he has movable assets worth Rs 13 crore ($1.47 million). He owns high-end vehicles, including a Toyota Land Cruiser worth Rs 2 crore and a Toyota Fortuner SUV. Interestingly, he also owns an elephant, a horse, and cattle.&nbsp;Anant Singh’s affidavit states that his total movable and immovable assets amount to Rs 37.88 crore ($4.18 million). His wife, Neelam Devi, the MLA from Mokama, owns assets worth Rs 62.72 crore ($7.07 million), according to her affidavit. While the education qualifications of candidates became a focus in recent times, he remains an outliers here too. Many candidates flaunt BAs, MAs, or even PhDs. Singh has proved that in Mokama’s politics, degrees don’t matter; grip does. Even with limited formal education, Singh holds over Mokama’s political landscape remains strong, powered by his grassroots network, personal influence, and local appeal.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-results-2025-analysis-is-jungle-raj-era-of-lalu-family-rule-over-or-is-it-too-early-to-write-off-rjd-1763113019443">Bihar Election Results 2025 Analysis: Is ‘Jungle Raj’ era of Lalu family rule over, or is it too early to write off RJD?</a>&nbsp;Often referred to as the ‘Capital of Bhumihars’, Mokama is considered one of Bihar’s most sensitive and volatile seats. Its notoriety is shaped by the political careers of Anant Singh, the murdered Dularchand Yadav, and former MP Surajbhan Singh, whose wife ran as the RJD candidate.

Strongman leader Anant Singh, who enjoys a near-cult status on social media, will represent the Mokama constituency for his sixth consecutive term after securing a big victory.

Janta Dal United (JDU) leader Anant Singh, widely known as "Chhote Sarkar," secures a massive victory in the 2025 Bihar assembly election from the Mokama constituency, defeating Rastriya Janta Dal (RJD) candidate Veena Devi by 28,206 votes. The strongman, who also became a social media sensation through reels and memes for his off-the-cuff remarks, was contesting the elections from jail following his arrest on November 2 in connection with the murder of Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of Prashat Kishore's Jan Suraaj Party. Singh set to represent Mokama constituency for sixth consecutive term, even after contesting from jail. He had contested elections as an Independent candidate before joining Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party. However, it's ironic that Singh, known for his criminal background, is part of Kumar's formation, who has been ruling Bihar for two decades, attributed to his Mr Clean image. Also Read: 5 key reasons behind NDA's historic win in Bihar elections According to the nomination papers Anant Singh filed for the assembly polls, he is facing 28 criminal cases, including murder, criminal conspiracy, torture, kidnapping, and assault. The list also includes theft, sheltering criminals, and several arms cases. Political leaders in the country often try to project themselves as belonging to the middle or lower classes. In contrast, Singh openly flaunts his wealth. According to his affidavit, he has movable assets worth Rs 13 crore ($1.47 million). He owns high-end vehicles, including a Toyota Land Cruiser worth Rs 2 crore and a Toyota Fortuner SUV. Interestingly, he also owns an elephant, a horse, and cattle. Anant Singh’s affidavit states that his total movable and immovable assets amount to Rs 37.88 crore ($4.18 million). His wife, Neelam Devi, the MLA from Mokama, owns assets worth Rs 62.72 crore ($7.07 million), according to her affidavit. While the education qualifications of candidates became a focus in recent times, he remains an outliers here too. Many candidates flaunt BAs, MAs, or even PhDs. Singh has proved that in Mokama’s politics, degrees don’t matter; grip does. Even with limited formal education, Singh holds over Mokama’s political landscape remains strong, powered by his grassroots network, personal influence, and local appeal. Also Read: Bihar Election Results 2025 Analysis: Is ‘Jungle Raj’ era of Lalu family rule over, or is it too early to write off RJD? Often referred to as the ‘Capital of Bhumihars’, Mokama is considered one of Bihar’s most sensitive and volatile seats. Its notoriety is shaped by the political careers of Anant Singh, the murdered Dularchand Yadav, and former MP Surajbhan Singh, whose wife ran as the RJD candidate.

Strongman leader Anant Singh, who enjoys a near-cult status on social media, will represent the Mokama constituency for his sixth consecutive term after securing a big victory.

Bihar Election Results 2025: Strongman Anant Singh's cult grows stronger as he wins Mokama while contesting from jail

It was not all disappointments for Congress on Wednesday, as party candidate Naveen Yadav secured a decisive victory by 24,658 votes in the high-stakes Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election against BRS’ Maganti Sunitha Gopinath. Naveen Yadav strengthened Congress’ position in the Telangana Assembly by securing a total of 98,988 votes, while BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath polled 74,259 votes. Returning Officer, P. Sairam, made the announcement of Naveen Yadav’s victory in the presence of the District Election Officer (DEO). The victory Certificate of Election (Victory Confirmation Certificate) was also handed to him.&nbsp;Jubilee Hills is one of the eight assembly constituencies that went to bypolls on November 11.&nbsp;The death of the sitting MLA and BRS leader, Maganti Gopinath, prompted the Jubilee Hills by-election in Telangana.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Hyderabad, Telangana | Congress candidate Naveen Yadav wins the Jubilee Hills by-elections. The counting for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency by-election concluded at the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium. Returning Officer, P. Sairam, made the… <a href="https://t.co/EFxxcBfKFs">pic.twitter.com/EFxxcBfKFs</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989274712602796478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The election results were declared along with the result of the Bihar Assembly election, in which Congress did not do well and was leading in five seats out of the 61 it contested.Nitish Kumar is projected to get a fifth term as Chief Minister of Bihar as per the latest trends from the Election Commission, which showed a decisive lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in more than 200 seats out of the 243-seat assembly. In the Budgam Assembly bypolls, PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi secured a victory against National Conference’s Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi by a margin of 4,478 votes. In the Nagrota Assembly bypoll, BJP’s Devyani Raina defeated National Conference’s Harsh Dev Singh with a difference of 24,647 votes. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is poised to strengthen its position, as its candidate Somesh Chandra Soren maintained a lead against the son of former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, Babu Lal Soren. Babu Lal Soren joined BJP with his father, Champai Soren last year. In Mizoram’s Dampa bypolls, Dr. R. Lalthangliana of the Mizo National Front secured a close win by 562 votes against Zoram People’s Movement candidate Vanlalsailova.Biju Janata Dal seems to be losing its grip in Odisha as it suffered a major defeat in Nuapada Assembly bypolls with its candidate Snehangini Chhuria coming third. BJP candidate Jay Dholakia was leading with more than 83,000 votes, while Congress candidate Ghasi Ram Manjhi was in second place.In Rajasthan's Anta assembly constituency, Congress candidate Pramod Jain ‘Bhaiya’ secured a victory against the BJP’s Morpal Suman by a margin of 15,612 votes.

Naveen Yadav won and strengthened the position of the Congress party in the Telangana Assembly by securing a total of 98,988 votes, while BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath polled 74,259 votes.

It was not all disappointments for Congress on Wednesday, as party candidate Naveen Yadav secured a decisive victory by 24,658 votes in the high-stakes Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election against BRS’ Maganti Sunitha Gopinath. Naveen Yadav strengthened Congress’ position in the Telangana Assembly by securing a total of 98,988 votes, while BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath polled 74,259 votes. Returning Officer, P. Sairam, made the announcement of Naveen Yadav’s victory in the presence of the District Election Officer (DEO). The victory Certificate of Election (Victory Confirmation Certificate) was also handed to him. Jubilee Hills is one of the eight assembly constituencies that went to bypolls on November 11. The death of the sitting MLA and BRS leader, Maganti Gopinath, prompted the Jubilee Hills by-election in Telangana.

Naveen Yadav won and strengthened the position of the Congress party in the Telangana Assembly by securing a total of 98,988 votes, while BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath polled 74,259 votes.

Congress’ Naveen Yadav secures decisive victory in high-stakes Jubilee Hills bypoll

As the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged towards a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, securing leads in over 200 of 243 constituencies, the party launched a pointed attack on Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi. The NDA, which includes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and smaller allies like Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas), is poised to secure a commanding majority well above the 122-seat threshold. Within the alliance, BJP leads in 91 constituencies (having already won 15), JD(U) in 84 (with 9 wins), LJP (RV) in 20 (1 win), and other minor allies in a few seats.&nbsp;The opposition, the Mahagathbandhan, trails far behind. The RJD leads in just 25 seats (with 4 victories), Congress in five (1 win), and the Left parties in a handful of constituencies. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, which initially opened leads in four seats, has fallen behind, signalling that its electoral debut may not yield meaningful gains.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rahul Gandhi! Another election, another defeat! If there were awards for electoral consistency, he’d sweep them all. At this rate, even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably. <a href="https://t.co/y4rH6g62qG">pic.twitter.com/y4rH6g62qG</a>&mdash; Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) <a href="https://twitter.com/amitmalviya/status/1989211930234613770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>‘95 defeats in a row’: BJP targets Rahul Gandhi</h2>&nbsp;Amid the decisive NDA leads, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya released a graphic highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s record of 95 electoral setbacks across India since he became a central campaigner for the Congress. The list spans nearly every major state and election cycle: Himachal Pradesh (2007, 2017), Punjab (2007, 2012, 2022), Gujarat (2007, 2012, 2017, 2022), Madhya Pradesh (2008, 2013, 2018, 2023), Maharashtra (2014, 2019, 2024), Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and multiple Northeast states.&nbsp;Malviya tweeted: “Rahul Gandhi! Another election, another defeat! If there were awards for electoral consistency, he'd sweep them all. At this rate, even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably.” The graphic detailed assembly and parliamentary contests where the Congress under Rahul Gandhi either lost power or failed to make significant gains, reinforcing the perception of a persistent inability to convert campaigns into victories.&nbsp;The BJP’s jab also highlighted Gandhi’s 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra, covering 23 districts and focusing on alleged 'vote chori'. Despite this extensive mobilisation and media focus, Congress and the INDIA alliance failed to translate rhetoric into votes in Bihar, leaving the party with only six seats in the Mahagathbandhan tally.&nbsp;<h2>Counting trends vindicate NDA strategy</h2>&nbsp;Counting trends indicate a sweeping mandate for the NDA. Nitish Kumar’s governance record and BJP’s organisational machinery consolidated voter support across caste and regional lines. BJP leaders, including MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, mocked Congress further, invoking a Kabir couplet and suggesting that opposition leaders verify voter lists to confirm results.

Amid the decisive NDA leads, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya released a graphic highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s record of 95 electoral setbacks across India since he became a central campaigner for the Congress

As the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged towards a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, securing leads in over 200 of 243 constituencies, the party launched a pointed attack on Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi. The NDA, which includes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and smaller allies like Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas), is poised to secure a commanding majority well above the 122-seat threshold. Within the alliance, BJP leads in 91 constituencies (having already won 15), JD(U) in 84 (with 9 wins), LJP (RV) in 20 (1 win), and other minor allies in a few seats. The opposition, the Mahagathbandhan, trails far behind. The RJD leads in just 25 seats (with 4 victories), Congress in five (1 win), and the Left parties in a handful of constituencies. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, which initially opened leads in four seats, has fallen behind, signalling that its electoral debut may not yield meaningful gains.

Amid the decisive NDA leads, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya released a graphic highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s record of 95 electoral setbacks across India since he became a central campaigner for the Congress

Bihar election 2025 results| ‘95 defeats for Rahul Gandhi’: BJP sharpens its attack on Congress after Bihar humiliation

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‘95 defeats for Gandhi’: BJP sharpens its attack on Cong after Bihar humiliation