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Businessman Anil Ambani has agreed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a 15-Year-Old FEMA Case. In his request the Reliance Group chairman said he is available to appear before the investigating agency through video conferencing, after summons were issued to him under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). for Friday.&nbsp;A statement issued by a spokesperson of the 66-year-old industrialist said that Anil has agreed to extend “full cooperation” in the probe.&nbsp;The summons are for the case related to a FEMA inquiry and not the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) that certain sections of the media have reported.<h2>What is the FEMA case?</h2>&nbsp;The investigation is in connection to the alleged transfer of funds linked to the Jaipur–Reengus Highway Project, where the ED suspects nearly Rs 100 crore were illicitly transferred abroad through hawala channels, reported Zee Business.&nbsp;The project was under the name of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd and was executed under an EPC contract.<h2>What did Anil say?</h2>Anil Ambani's spokesperson while speaking to the media said that the industrialist had no operational role in the company and only served as a non-executive director at Reliance Infrastructure from April 2007 to March 2022&nbsp;The company says that the JR Toll Road construction completed in 2021 and was handed over to NHAI. Therefore, the question of any foreign exchange regulation violation does not arise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A statement issued by a spokesperson of the 66-year-old industrialist said that Anil has agreed to extend “full cooperation” in the probe.

Businessman Anil Ambani has agreed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a 15-Year-Old FEMA Case. In his request the Reliance Group chairman said he is available to appear before the investigating agency through video conferencing, after summons were issued to him under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). for Friday. A statement issued by a spokesperson of the 66-year-old industrialist said that Anil has agreed to extend “full cooperation” in the probe. The summons are for the case related to a FEMA inquiry and not the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) that certain sections of the media have reported. What is the FEMA case? The investigation is in connection to the alleged transfer of funds linked to the Jaipur–Reengus Highway Project, where the ED suspects nearly Rs 100 crore were illicitly transferred abroad through hawala channels, reported Zee Business. The project was under the name of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd and was executed under an EPC contract. What did Anil say? Anil Ambani's spokesperson while speaking to the media said that the industrialist had no operational role in the company and only served as a non-executive director at Reliance Infrastructure from April 2007 to March 2022 The company says that the JR Toll Road construction completed in 2021 and was handed over to NHAI. Therefore, the question of any foreign exchange regulation violation does not arise.

A statement issued by a spokesperson of the 66-year-old industrialist said that Anil has agreed to extend “full cooperation” in the probe.

Anil Ambani offers to appear virtually before ED in FEMA Case

Posters with the slogan ‘Tiger abhi zinda hai’, playing on a hit Bollywood flick title, came up outside the Janata Dal-United party office and said all that needed to be conveyed after the exit polls predicted a clean sweep for the ruling NDA in Bihar. As the leads and results started trickling in on Friday, the NDA partners kept consolidating their position from strength to strength, indicating a sweeping victory for them. The results show that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has staged a remarkable comeback, defying all talk of anti-incumbency and concerns over his health.&nbsp;&nbsp;JD(U) leader Ranjit Sinha put out the poster that read, “Protector of Dalits, Mahadalits, backward classes, upper castes, and minorities – Tiger abhi zinda hai (The tiger is still alive).”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Patna, Bihar: A poster was put up outside CM Nitish Kumar’s residence with the message &#39;Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai&#39; <a href="https://t.co/lzQnu8Zeyg">pic.twitter.com/lzQnu8Zeyg</a>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://twitter.com/ians_india/status/1989167341972910116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nitish has done exceptionally well and successfully defied anti-incumbency after being in power for nearly two decades, even as the opposition aligned in targeting him over health concerns. <h2>Nitish’s clean image of ‘Sushashan babu’ helped</h2> Nitish earned the confidence of voters for transforming Bihar after the Lalu-Rabri era and earned the title of “Sushashan babu” among people and has shown that he continues to command massive support, though he often switched alliance partners to stay in power.The opposition parties raked up his random incoherent moments to doubt the state of his health and questioned his fitness for retaining a leadership role.However, Nitish’s personal credibility as an experienced administrator with an unblemished record and no corruption taint worked in his favour. <h2>Pan-castes popularity, massive women support </h2>

One of his key strengths has been his ability to win support across castes and religions. Besides, he enjoys significant goodwill among women voters, and the launch of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana (MMRY) seems to have reinforced their support for him. However, this time the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also played a significant role in the NDA’s sweeping victory. The two leaders have together vanquished the opposition’s attempts at vote consolidation on caste lines.

Nitish earned the confidence of voters for transforming Bihar after the Lalu-Rabri era and earned the title of “Sushashan babu” among people and has shown that he continues to command massive support, though he often switched alliance partners to stay in power.

Posters with the slogan ‘Tiger abhi zinda hai’, playing on a hit Bollywood flick title, came up outside the Janata Dal-United party office and said all that needed to be conveyed after the exit polls predicted a clean sweep for the ruling NDA in Bihar. As the leads and results started trickling in on Friday, the NDA partners kept consolidating their position from strength to strength, indicating a sweeping victory for them. The results show that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has staged a remarkable comeback, defying all talk of anti-incumbency and concerns over his health. JD(U) leader Ranjit Sinha put out the poster that read, “Protector of Dalits, Mahadalits, backward classes, upper castes, and minorities – Tiger abhi zinda hai (The tiger is still alive).”

Nitish earned the confidence of voters for transforming Bihar after the Lalu-Rabri era and earned the title of “Sushashan babu” among people and has shown that he continues to command massive support, though he often switched alliance partners to stay in power.

‘Tiger abhi zinda hai’: Nitish Kumar roars back, defies anti-incumbency, health concerns

In a significant milestone, BSF Punjab announced that it has seized 251 Pakistani drones on the Punjab border during the year 2025 as of Friday (Nov 14). BSF also intercepted drugs and weapons that were being smuggled across the border in Punjab using drones. During the operations, the BFS also neutralised three Pakistani intruders and detained 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication.“BSF Punjab Frontier has achieved a significant landmark by recovering 251st Pakistani drone of the year on Punjab border,” BSF wrote in a post on X. “As of 14 November 2025, BSF troops have successfully intercepted 251 drones, along with 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives—all of which were stopped from entering Indian territory. During these operations, BSF also neutralized 03 Pakistani intruders and apprehended 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.”“BSF’s advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication have ensured strict security along the Punjab frontier,” it added. “BSF continues to serve as India’s strong and reliable ‘first line of Defence’—protecting the nation on the ground as well as in the skies.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐁𝐒𝐅 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟓𝟏 𝐏𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 BSF Punjab Frontier has achieved a significant landmark by recovering 251st Pakistani drone of the year on Punjab border. As of 14 November 2025, BSF troops have… <a href="https://t.co/TdSTJv29pI">pic.twitter.com/TdSTJv29pI</a>&mdash; BSF PUNJAB FRONTIER (@BSF_Punjab) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSF_Punjab/status/1989246840122814489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another post, BSF announced “a series of successful anti-smuggling operations, BSF Punjab has delivered major blows to cross-border narcotics and arms networks.”During the operations, BSF troops recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from agricultural fields near Kamal Wala, Ferozepur. In another operation, the forces seized two pistols hidden in farmland near Raja Rai, Ferozepur. It also recovered 1.664 kg of heroin on Thursday (Nov 13) night in a search operation near Pandori, Amritsar, after suspicious aerial movement was detected in the area.It further added, “These consecutive recoveries reflect BSF’s sharp surveillance, rapid response capability and commitment to stop Pakistan-based narco-drone infiltration attempts.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐁𝐒𝐅 𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐉𝐀𝐁 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐊 𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊— 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄, 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐈𝐍 &amp; 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 In a series of successful anti-smuggling operations, BSF Punjab has delivered major blows to cross-border narcotics and arms… <a href="https://t.co/dwCv9K9wsp">pic.twitter.com/dwCv9K9wsp</a>&mdash; BSF PUNJAB FRONTIER (@BSF_Punjab) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSF_Punjab/status/1989225028890796106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems and strong intelligence network.

In a significant milestone, BSF Punjab announced that it has seized 251 Pakistani drones on the Punjab border during the year 2025 as of Friday (Nov 14). BSF also intercepted drugs and weapons that were being smuggled across the border in Punjab using drones. During the operations, the BFS also neutralised three Pakistani intruders and detained 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes. The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication. “BSF Punjab Frontier has achieved a significant landmark by recovering 251st Pakistani drone of the year on Punjab border,” BSF wrote in a post on X. “As of 14 November 2025, BSF troops have successfully intercepted 251 drones, along with 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives—all of which were stopped from entering Indian territory. During these operations, BSF also neutralized 03 Pakistani intruders and apprehended 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.” “BSF’s advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication have ensured strict security along the Punjab frontier,” it added. “BSF continues to serve as India’s strong and reliable ‘first line of Defence’—protecting the nation on the ground as well as in the skies.”

The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems and strong intelligence network.

‘Seized 251 Pak drones...’: BSF Punjab’s BIG crackdown against smuggling network

As the NDA crosses the 200-seat mark in the latest trends, here’s a quick look at what fueled the National Democratic Alliance’s strong performance in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections.

5 key reasons behind NDA's historic win in Bihar elections

The biggest loser of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 appears to be the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the party long associated with Lalu  Prasad  Yadav’s “Jungle Raj” legacy — a time of lawlessness and caste‑based mobilisation in the east Indian state. As results consolidate on Friday (Nov 14), one must ask: is this the end of the Lalu family’s political grip — Lalu himself, his wife Rabri Devi, and his sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap — or simply a setback for now?<h2>How the numbers stack up after the Bihar election 2025 results</h2>The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — composed of BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), and smaller allies — is leading on over 200 out of 243 seats, comfortably clearing the majority threshold of 122. According to counting trends, BJP is leading on at least 89 seats, a rise of about 32 from 2020. JD(U) is at 81–83 seats, and LJP(RV) has surged from 1 seat in 2020 to around 20–21, a gain of 16.By contrast, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by RJD, lags significantly. Its projected seat count is only 37–40, with RJD itself on track for a dire 27–28 seats — down 47 from its 75 in 2020. Congress is likely to win just about five seats, down from 19 in the last election. These are early trends, but they point to a dramatic collapse of the Mahagathbandhan alliance’s electoral influence.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-2025-results-prashant-kishor-poll-strategist-who-made-fortunes-for-many-parties-draws-blank-in-own-state-1763108516244">Bihar election 2025 results: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist who made fortunes for many parties, draws blank in own state</a><h2>Did Biharis vote the Lalu family out?</h2>With a record turnout of approximately 67.13 per cent, the highest in Bihar’s history, there was clearly strong voter engagement. But that energy did not translate into meaningful gains for the opposition. The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse suggests deep failure in opposition unity, and even the vigorous turnout could not convert into anti‑incumbency momentum.RJD’s decline wipes out its former role as kingmaker — or potential king. In 2020, RJD’s strength forced Nitish Kumar to change alliances. In 2025, the NDA is projected to govern independently, effectively nullifying the informal veto power once held by the Lalu family.But the story is not quite over. Despite its seat rout, RJD appears to have held on to roughly 23 per cent of the vote share, indicating that its core support among Muslim‑Yadav (MY) and backward caste voters remains largely intact. That suggests that while RJD could not match NDA’s superior caste arithmetic, skilful vote consolidation, and the fragmentation of the opposition, its social base has not completely eroded.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bihar-election-2025-results-from-tiger-zinda-hai-to-nehru-s-birthday-nda-s-strong-lead-triggers-memefest-online-1763111640057">Bihar Election 2025 Results | From 'tiger zinda hai' to Nehru's birthday: NDA’s strong lead triggers memefest online</a><h2>Absolute dominance of Jungle Raj might be over</h2>The “Jungle Raj” era, roughly spanning 1990 to 2005, was characterised by Lalu Prasad Yadav’s unchallenged dominance of Bihar politics, along with his family. Even after he stopped being chief minister, he continued to exert influence — first through his wife Rabri Devi (who was CM from 1997 to 2005) and later from behind the scenes while RJD retained veto power in Bihar’s opposition politics.&nbsp;In 2020, Tejashwi Yadav emerged as a youthful firebrand, leading RJD to 75 seats and becoming the single largest party. He campaigned on jobs and development, rekindling memories of his father’s social-justice politics. But in 2025, that momentum appears to have faltered.RJD’s fall is tied to both strategic failures and internal strife. Nitish Kumar, boxed in by RJD’s rising influence, broke away to re-ally with the NDA, removing RJD from a position of leverage. Meanwhile, a very public family feud involving Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu’s other son, did not help the RJD’s image or cohesion.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-election-results-nda-leads-mahagathbandhan-1763109502232/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-election-results-nda-leads-mahagathbandhan-1763109502232/embed</a><h2>No hand on the power pie, but RJD might still rise</h2>The 2025 election seems to have ended the Lalu family’s practical hold over Bihar’s machinery of power. Their shadow over government formation is now greatly diminished. But politically, RJD may not be dead yet. With its core vote bank still intact, it can regroup as a vocal opposition rather than a power broker.If the NDA government stumbles on key fronts — jobs, welfare, caste-based promises — RJD may well regain relevance. And if tensions emerge within the NDA (given Nitish Kumar’s history of shifting alliances), there may still be space for Tejashwi or the RJD to re-emerge.The ‘Jungle Raj’ may be over in practice, but the RJD itself is not yet extinct.

Bihar’s 2025 assembly election verdict has ends the Lalu family’s political dominance, at least for now. NDA has crossed the 200-seat mark. But RJD’s core vote bank appears to be intact, leaving room for a future comeback


The biggest loser of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 appears to be the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the party long associated with Lalu  Prasad  Yadav’s “Jungle Raj” legacy — a time of lawlessness and caste‑based mobilisation in the east Indian state. As results consolidate on Friday (Nov 14), one must ask: is this the end of the Lalu family’s political grip — Lalu himself, his wife Rabri Devi, and his sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap — or simply a setback for now? How the numbers stack up after the Bihar election 2025 results The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — composed of BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), and smaller allies — is leading on over 200 out of 243 seats, comfortably clearing the majority threshold of 122. According to counting trends, BJP is leading on at least 89 seats, a rise of about 32 from 2020. JD(U) is at 81–83 seats, and LJP(RV) has surged from 1 seat in 2020 to around 20–21, a gain of 16. By contrast, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by RJD, lags significantly. Its projected seat count is only 37–40, with RJD itself on track for a dire 27–28 seats — down 47 from its 75 in 2020. Congress is likely to win just about five seats, down from 19 in the last election. These are early trends, but they point to a dramatic collapse of the Mahagathbandhan alliance’s electoral influence. Also read: Bihar election 2025 results: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist who made fortunes for many parties, draws blank in own state Did Biharis vote the Lalu family out? With a record turnout of approximately 67.13 per cent, the highest in Bihar’s history, there was clearly strong voter engagement. But that energy did not translate into meaningful gains for the opposition. The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse suggests deep failure in opposition unity, and even the vigorous turnout could not convert into anti‑incumbency momentum. RJD’s decline wipes out its former role as kingmaker — or potential king. In 2020, RJD’s strength forced Nitish Kumar to change alliances. In 2025, the NDA is projected to govern independently, effectively nullifying the informal veto power once held by the Lalu family. But the story is not quite over. Despite its seat rout, RJD appears to have held on to roughly 23 per cent of the vote share, indicating that its core support among Muslim‑Yadav (MY) and backward caste voters remains largely intact. That suggests that while RJD could not match NDA’s superior caste arithmetic, skilful vote consolidation, and the fragmentation of the opposition, its social base has not completely eroded. Also read: Bihar Election 2025 Results | From 'tiger zinda hai' to Nehru's birthday: NDA’s strong lead triggers memefest online Absolute dominance of Jungle Raj might be over The “Jungle Raj” era, roughly spanning 1990 to 2005, was characterised by Lalu Prasad Yadav’s unchallenged dominance of Bihar politics, along with his family. Even after he stopped being chief minister, he continued to exert influence — first through his wife Rabri Devi (who was CM from 1997 to 2005) and later from behind the scenes while RJD retained veto power in Bihar’s opposition politics. In 2020, Tejashwi Yadav emerged as a youthful firebrand, leading RJD to 75 seats and becoming the single largest party. He campaigned on jobs and development, rekindling memories of his father’s social-justice politics. But in 2025, that momentum appears to have faltered. RJD’s fall is tied to both strategic failures and internal strife. Nitish Kumar, boxed in by RJD’s rising influence, broke away to re-ally with the NDA, removing RJD from a position of leverage. Meanwhile, a very public family feud involving Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu’s other son, did not help the RJD’s image or cohesion. https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-election-results-nda-leads-mahagathbandhan-1763109502232/embed No hand on the power pie, but RJD might still rise The 2025 election seems to have ended the Lalu family’s practical hold over Bihar’s machinery of power. Their shadow over government formation is now greatly diminished. But politically, RJD may not be dead yet. With its core vote bank still intact, it can regroup as a vocal opposition rather than a power broker. If the NDA government stumbles on key fronts — jobs, welfare, caste-based promises — RJD may well regain relevance. And if tensions emerge within the NDA (given Nitish Kumar’s history of shifting alliances), there may still be space for Tejashwi or the RJD to re-emerge. The ‘Jungle Raj’ may be over in practice, but the RJD itself is not yet extinct.

Bihar’s 2025 assembly election verdict has ends the Lalu family’s political dominance, at least for now. NDA has crossed the 200-seat mark. But RJD’s core vote bank appears to be intact, leaving room for a future comebac. &nbsp;

Bihar Election Results 2025 Analysis: Is ‘Jungle Raj’ era of Lalu family rule over, or is it too early to write off RJD?

The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and its directors, including Mukesh Ambani for 'stealing' natural gas from the wells of KG Basin off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The notice was issued on a petition seeking CBI investigation into the alleged theft &nbsp;worth over $1.55 billion. In the petition, it has been alleged that RIL drilled the KG-D6 blocks between 2004 and 2013-14 in a manner that led to the extraction of gas belonging to ONGC’s northern fields, reported Zee Business.&nbsp;The alleged theft of gas is estimated at a value of over $1.55 billion (around Rs 13,000-14,000 crore), while the interest sums to be about $174.9 million. Theft, fraud and criminal breach of trust are the charges against RIL.The CBI and Union government have been asked by the Bombay High Court to respond in the case by November 11.<h2>RIL's Defence</h2>RIL argues that the extraction was legal as the gas was “migratory” -- naturally crossing block boundaries. It says that the controversy is not new and &nbsp;is part of an older civil–arbitral dispute.&nbsp;Petroleum consulting company DeGolyer and MacNaughton did say that gas migration occurred, but whether there were legal implications was not clear.<h2>What did the court say?</h2>&nbsp;The court has asked the CBI and Union government whether a full CBI probe is needed, an FIR should be filed and any contractual seizure is warranted.Issuing a notice is the first procedural step, and does not indicate guilt.&nbsp;If CBI takes up investigation in the case then major resource-related disputes may involve criminal liability other than just civil claims, the Zee Business report said.The &nbsp;scale of alleged irregularity in a resource-based contract makes the case significant. It also raises questions around corporate liability and contract norms as analysed by experts.&nbsp;

The court has asked the CBI and Union government whether a full CBI probe is needed, an FIR should be filed and any contractual seizure is warranted.

The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and its directors, including Mukesh Ambani for 'stealing' natural gas from the wells of KG Basin off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The notice was issued on a petition seeking CBI investigation into the alleged theft worth over $1.55 billion. In the petition, it has been alleged that RIL drilled the KG-D6 blocks between 2004 and 2013-14 in a manner that led to the extraction of gas belonging to ONGC’s northern fields, reported Zee Business. The alleged theft of gas is estimated at a value of over $1.55 billion (around Rs 13,000-14,000 crore), while the interest sums to be about $174.9 million. Theft, fraud and criminal breach of trust are the charges against RIL. The CBI and Union government have been asked by the Bombay High Court to respond in the case by November 11. RIL's Defence RIL argues that the extraction was legal as the gas was “migratory” -- naturally crossing block boundaries. It says that the controversy is not new and is part of an older civil–arbitral dispute. Petroleum consulting company DeGolyer and MacNaughton did say that gas migration occurred, but whether there were legal implications was not clear. What did the court say? The court has asked the CBI and Union government whether a full CBI probe is needed, an FIR should be filed and any contractual seizure is warranted. Issuing a notice is the first procedural step, and does not indicate guilt. If CBI takes up investigation in the case then major resource-related disputes may involve criminal liability other than just civil claims, the Zee Business report said. The scale of alleged irregularity in a resource-based contract makes the case significant. It also raises questions around corporate liability and contract norms as analysed by experts.

The court has asked the CBI and Union government whether a full CBI probe is needed. An FIR should be filed and any contractual seizure is warranted.

Reliance Industries issued notice for alleged $1.55 billion gas theft from ONGC fields

An Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 trainer aircraft that was on a routine training mission, crashed near Tambaram, in the Southern Indian city of Chennai, Friday, (14th Nov). The pilot ejected himself safely, said the statement from the defence spokesperson. A Court of Inquiry(COI) has been ordered to ascertain the cause. Pilatus is a Swiss-origin turboprop aircraft that is widely used for pilot training.&nbsp;Indian Air Force's Flying Instructor's School(FIS) is based at Air Force Station&nbsp;Tambaram, Chennai. The FIS is&nbsp;tasked to impart training to experienced Armed forces pilots, and mould them into extremely skilled Qualified Flying Instructors. Qualified Flying Instructors are entrusted with the responsibility of&nbsp;training ab-initio pilots during Basic, Intermediate, Advanced flying Training, and moulding them into Air Warriors.&nbsp;QFIs earn their badges after completing a 22-week course of rigorous training, which encompasses ten phases of flying training and over 200 hours of ground training. Officers belonging to the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Coast Guard and friendly foreign countries undergo the QFI training course at Tambaram. &nbsp;The role of Flying Instructors’ School is to produce competent Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) who, in addition to imparting ab-initio flying training, are capable of grooming other trainees to meet evolving operational requirements.

An IAF Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram, Chennai, during a routine training mission, with the pilot ejecting safely. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered. The crash occurred near the Flying Instructors’ School

An Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 trainer aircraft that was on a routine training mission, crashed near Tambaram, in the Southern Indian city of Chennai, Friday, (14th Nov). The pilot ejected himself safely, said the statement from the defence spokesperson. A Court of Inquiry(COI) has been ordered to ascertain the cause. Pilatus is a Swiss-origin turboprop aircraft that is widely used for pilot training. Indian Air Force's Flying Instructor's School(FIS) is based at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai. The FIS is tasked to impart training to experienced Armed forces pilots, and mould them into extremely skilled Qualified Flying Instructors. Qualified Flying Instructors are entrusted with the responsibility of training ab-initio pilots during Basic, Intermediate, Advanced flying Training, and moulding them into Air Warriors. QFIs earn their badges after completing a 22-week course of rigorous training, which encompasses ten phases of flying training and over 200 hours of ground training. Officers belonging to the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Coast Guard and friendly foreign countries undergo the QFI training course at Tambaram. The role of Flying Instructors’ School is to produce competent Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) who, in addition to imparting ab-initio flying training, are capable of grooming other trainees to meet evolving operational requirements.

An IAF Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram, Chennai, during a routine training mission, with the pilot ejecting safely. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered. The crash occurred near the Flying Instructors’ School

IAF trainer plane crashes in Chennai; pilot safe

Prashant Kishor, formerly a poll strategist, instrumental in writing the victory story of several leaders across India, is suffering a massive defeat in own state after contesting the Bihar Elections 2025 under the banner of his political outfit - Jan Suraaj Party (JSP). As per trends, JSP will be drawing blank in this year's election despite contesting on all 243 Assembly seats. Ahead of the elections, Prashant Kishor pulled out of the contest explaining that the decision was taken by the party for its "greater good". He took the decision amid high anticipation that he would contest from the Raghopur seat against RJD scion - Tejashwi Yadav. Critics have commented that this move by Kishor made him suffer electorally, while others said that he was only a factor for media and not on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bihar-election-2025-results-from-tiger-zinda-hai-to-nehru-s-birthday-nda-s-strong-lead-triggers-memefest-online-1763111640057"> Bihar Election 2025 Results | From 'tiger zinda hai' to Nehru's birthday: NDA’s strong lead triggers memefest online</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, social media users pulled out a video of his in which he said that he would quit politics if Nitish Kumar's JDU wins more than 25 seats. As per trends by Election Commission of India (ECI), JDU is leading on 84 seats, while it has won one seat. Users on social media have asked if Kishor will really quit politics after this debacle. However, it remains to be seen as to what percentage of vote has Jan Suraaj polled in its debut election.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Prashant Kishor : If JDU crosses 25 seats, I will quit politics Tata, bye-bye 👋 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiharElection2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiharElection2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/kBdTng1BlN">pic.twitter.com/kBdTng1BlN</a>&mdash; Veena Jain (@Vtxt21) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vtxt21/status/1989207764330246243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

State president Manoj Bharti acknowledged the setback, saying the party had been unable to communicate its vision effectively. The early leads in a handful of seats quickly evaporated, validating exit poll predictions that had awarded the JSP no seats. Prashant Kishor is yet to comment on the performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-assembly-election-results-2025-chirag-paswan-s-stupendous-rise-from-forgotten-actor-to-master-strategist-1763106008592">Chirag Paswan's stupendous rise from forgotten actor to master strategist : Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025</a>&nbsp;<h3>Political Parties Prashant Kishor Has Worked With</h3>Kishor has previously worked with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2014 Lok Sabha campaign for Narendra Modi (through I-PAC precursor).In 2015, he worked with Janata Dal (United) and helped Nitish Kumar win. He later joined JDU and became Vice President. In 2017, he worked with Indian National Congress (INC) for Punjab Assembly election and helped Captain Amarinder Singh win. He suffered major defeat in 2017 Uttar Pradesh campaign. In 2021, he worked with West Bengal's TMC and helped Mamata Banerjee win. In 2019, he designed an impressive campaign and helped YSRCP's Jagan Mohan Reddy win the polls with a landslide. In 2020, he worked with Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly election. In 2021, he also designed Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign and helped Stalin return to power.

As Bihar Election 2025 results roll in, an old video of Prashant Kishor resurfaced in which he claimed he would quit politics if Nitish Kumar’s JDU won more than 25 seats. The clip is circulating widely on social media, drawing reactions from both supporters and critics

Prashant Kishor, formerly a poll strategist, instrumental in writing the victory story of several leaders across India, is suffering a massive defeat in own state after contesting the Bihar Elections 2025 under the banner of his political outfit - Jan Suraaj Party (JSP). As per trends, JSP will be drawing blank in this year's election despite contesting on all 243 Assembly seats. Ahead of the elections, Prashant Kishor pulled out of the contest explaining that the decision was taken by the party for its "greater good". He took the decision amid high anticipation that he would contest from the Raghopur seat against RJD scion - Tejashwi Yadav. Critics have commented that this move by Kishor made him suffer electorally, while others said that he was only a factor for media and not on the ground. Also read | Bihar Election 2025 Results | From 'tiger zinda hai' to Nehru's birthday: NDA’s strong lead triggers memefest online Meanwhile, social media users pulled out a video of his in which he said that he would quit politics if Nitish Kumar's JDU wins more than 25 seats. As per trends by Election Commission of India (ECI), JDU is leading on 84 seats, while it has won one seat. Users on social media have asked if Kishor will really quit politics after this debacle. However, it remains to be seen as to what percentage of vote has Jan Suraaj polled in its debut election.

As Bihar Election 2025 results roll in, an old video of Prashant Kishor resurfaced in which he claimed he would quit politics if Nitish Kumar’s JDU won more than 25 seats. The clip is circulating widely on social media, drawing reactions from both supporters and critics

Bihar Election 2025 Results | Prashant Kishor's video claiming he would quit politics if Nitish Kumar's JDU wins more than 25 seats surfaces - WATCH

As the investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast and Faridabad terror module continues, CCTV footage has revealed the whereabouts of Dr Umar Nabi, the prime suspect in the terror incident, before the car exploded in the national capital, killing 13 and injuring dozens of others. Umar had been driving the Hyundai i20 that was involved in the deadly blast. Security forces on early Friday (Nov 14) demolished the family home of Umar after a DNA test confirmed his role in the Delhi Red Fort blast.According to the footage, Umar had gone to Nuh (formerly known as Mewat), Haryana. His car, laden with explosives, was seen passing through the local toll in Firozpur Jharika, Nuh, during the early hours of Nov 10, the day of the blast. Umar is said to have purchased the fertilisers, which he used for making ammonium nitrate used in the explosive device, from there.Umar reportedly purchased the material before the arrest of Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, also named as Muzammil Shakeel in some reports. Following Muzammil’s information, shop owners are being identified from whom the fertilisers were purchased that were used to produce large quantities of ammonium nitrate. Delhi Police Special Cell also conducted raids in Nuh.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Explosive-laden i20 car spotted at Haryana toll on the early hours of November 10, the day of explosion at Delhi&#39;s Red Fort . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiBlast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiBlast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiTerrorAttack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedFortBlast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RedFortBlast</a> <a href="https://t.co/LADA8lOPKa">pic.twitter.com/LADA8lOPKa</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1988936814078709774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Police had recovered large caches of explosives from rented premises in Dhauj village, Faridabad. Agencies also detained 15 more individuals, including five doctors and paramedic staff, were detained by the agencies on Thursday (Nov 13) during raids in more than 24 locations across Kashmir.Jammu and Kashmir Police earlier detained Dr Mohammad Arif from Kanpur’s Cardiology Institute. He was reportedly in constant touch with Dr Shaheen Shahid, a Lucknow-based woman doctor arrested from Faridabad. Shaheen has emerged as a key link between the Faridabad terror module and the Delhi Red Fort car blast.Watch | Delhi Blast Probe: Delhi Bomber's House Demolished in Pulwama<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/delhi-blast-probe-delhi-bomber-s-house-demolished-in-pulwama-1763113995989/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/delhi-blast-probe-delhi-bomber-s-house-demolished-in-pulwama-1763113995989/embed</a>

Umar is said to have purchased the fertilisers, which he used for making ammonium nitrate used in the explosive device, from Nuh.

As the investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast and Faridabad terror module continues, CCTV footage has revealed the whereabouts of Dr Umar Nabi, the prime suspect in the terror incident, before the car exploded in the national capital, killing 13 and injuring dozens of others. Umar had been driving the Hyundai i20 that was involved in the deadly blast. Security forces on early Friday (Nov 14) demolished the family home of Umar after a DNA test confirmed his role in the Delhi Red Fort blast. According to the footage, Umar had gone to Nuh (formerly known as Mewat), Haryana. His car, laden with explosives, was seen passing through the local toll in Firozpur Jharika, Nuh, during the early hours of Nov 10, the day of the blast. Umar is said to have purchased the fertilisers, which he used for making ammonium nitrate used in the explosive device, from there. Umar reportedly purchased the material before the arrest of Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, also named as Muzammil Shakeel in some reports. Following Muzammil’s information, shop owners are being identified from whom the fertilisers were purchased that were used to produce large quantities of ammonium nitrate. Delhi Police Special Cell also conducted raids in Nuh.

Umar is said to have purchased the fertilisers, which he used for making ammonium nitrate used in the explosive device, from Nuh.

Delhi Red Fort blast: Did Umar Nabi purchase explosives from Haryana’s Nuh? Here’s what CCTV footage reveals

Social media exploded with memes as the NDA took a strong lead in the Bihar Election 2025 results. From “Tiger Zinda Hai” jokes to posts celebrating Nitish Kumar's position as a formidable leader to Congress' debacle on nehru's birthday, users flooded social media with humour

Bihar Election 2025 Results | From 'tiger zinda hai' to Nehru's birthday: NDA’s strong lead triggers memefest online

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday condemned the blast near New Delhi's Red Fort, which killed at least 12 people, while also reaffirming the ideals of peace and brotherhood which the people of Jammu and Kashmir espouse. While condemning the alleged terror attack in Delhi, CM Abdullah said that it is only a "few people who have ruined peace and brotherhood in the region," and that it is not fair to characterise every Kashmiri as being associated with terrorism. "It is highly condemnable. No religion can justify the killing of innocents with such brutality. Investigation will continue, but we must remember one thing - not every resident of Jammu and Kashmir is a terrorist or associated with terrorists. These are only a few people who have always ruined peace and brotherhood here. When we look at every resident of J&amp;K and every Kashmiri Muslim with a single ideology and think that each one of them is a terrorist, it is difficult to keep the people on the right track," CM Abdullah told reporters here. He further called for the people responsible to be "severely punished," while also making sure that innocent people are kept out of it. Commenting on the blast accused being from a professional background, including being doctors, the Chief Minister questioned the 'security failure' which led to the blast."Have we not seen the professor of Universities before this?... Who says that educated people don't get involved in such things? They do. I am shocked by the fact that, though they were expelled from the job, what kind of investigation was undertaken after that? Why was prosecution not carried out?... We can only help the central government to keep the situation normal, and we are doing that," he said. Multiple residents of Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested for allegedly being part of a terror module which possibly planned for multiple terror attacks to be carried out across various locations. Meanwhile, fresh CCTV footage has surfaced showing the prime accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi, entering the national capital through the Badarpur border in an i20 car, further tightening the net around the accused in the ongoing blast investigation. In the footage, Umar was seen arriving at the Badarpur toll plaza, where he stops his vehicle, takes out cash, and hands it to the toll collector. Security agencies have recovered the diaries of Delhi blast case accused Dr Umar and Dr Muzammil, which mention the dates November 8 to 12, indicating that the planning was underway for such an incident during that period, sources said. According to the sources, the diary also contained the names of about 25 individuals, most of them hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and Faridabad.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Commenting on the blast accused being from a professional background, including being doctors, the Chief Minister questioned the 'security failure' which led to the blast.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday condemned the blast near New Delhi's Red Fort, which killed at least 12 people, while also reaffirming the ideals of peace and brotherhood which the people of Jammu and Kashmir espouse. While condemning the alleged terror attack in Delhi, CM Abdullah said that it is only a "few people who have ruined peace and brotherhood in the region," and that it is not fair to characterise every Kashmiri as being associated with terrorism. "It is highly condemnable. No religion can justify the killing of innocents with such brutality. Investigation will continue, but we must remember one thing - not every resident of Jammu and Kashmir is a terrorist or associated with terrorists. These are only a few people who have always ruined peace and brotherhood here. When we look at every resident of J&K and every Kashmiri Muslim with a single ideology and think that each one of them is a terrorist, it is difficult to keep the people on the right track," CM Abdullah told reporters here. He further called for the people responsible to be "severely punished," while also making sure that innocent people are kept out of it. Commenting on the blast accused being from a professional background, including being doctors, the Chief Minister questioned the 'security failure' which led to the blast. "Have we not seen the professor of Universities before this?... Who says that educated people don't get involved in such things? They do. I am shocked by the fact that, though they were expelled from the job, what kind of investigation was undertaken after that? Why was prosecution not carried out?... We can only help the central government to keep the situation normal, and we are doing that," he said. Multiple residents of Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested for allegedly being part of a terror module which possibly planned for multiple terror attacks to be carried out across various locations. Meanwhile, fresh CCTV footage has surfaced showing the prime accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi, entering the national capital through the Badarpur border in an i20 car, further tightening the net around the accused in the ongoing blast investigation. In the footage, Umar was seen arriving at the Badarpur toll plaza, where he stops his vehicle, takes out cash, and hands it to the toll collector. Security agencies have recovered the diaries of Delhi blast case accused Dr Umar and Dr Muzammil, which mention the dates November 8 to 12, indicating that the planning was underway for such an incident during that period, sources said. According to the sources, the diary also contained the names of about 25 individuals, most of them hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and Faridabad. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Commenting on the blast accused being from a professional background, including being doctors, the Chief Minister questioned the 'security failure' which led to the blast.

‘Not every JK resident a terrorist’: Omar Abdullah after Delhi Red Fort blast

&nbsp;As vote counting unfolds in Bihar’s 2025 Assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is registering a stark collapse. The Tejashwi Yadav-led party, which contested 143 out of 243 seats, is managing a lead in only 27 constituencies by mid-afternoon on the day of counting. If these trends persist, it will mark a historic low for the RJD, which, in just the last assembly polls of 2020, had emerged as the single largest party.&nbsp;In contrast, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is surging ahead, showing a commanding lead of approximately 202 seats in trends, leaving the Mahagathbandhan far behind.&nbsp;<h2>Tejashwi Yadav’s uphill battle</h2>&nbsp;Tejashwi Yadav, once an aspiring cricketer, ascended rapidly in Bihar politics and became the face of the Grand Alliance in these elections. Yet, despite his youth and ambition, he has struggled to reverse his party’s slide. The RJD’s poor showing is particularly symbolic given that this is Yadav’s party, founded by his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and now under his leadership at just 36 years of age. Key constituencies, including Raghopur, saw the RJD being overtaken, signalling that even strongholds are no longer safe.&nbsp;<h2>From dominance to historic lows</h2>&nbsp;RJD’s current predicament may well be one of its worst in decades. In February 2005, the party won only 75 seats, and after a later re-election that same year, it fell to 54 seats amid political instability. Its nadir continued in the 2010 poll, when it secured just 22 seats. Now, despite holding the highest vote share among all parties, RJD has failed to convert that into seat wins, suggesting that while it may command broad support, its votes are not concentrated enough to win closely contested constituencies.&nbsp;The decline of RJD not only undermines the Mahagathbandhan’s hopes but also reflects a deeper shift in Bihar’s political landscape. The Congress, contesting 61 seats, is leading in only five, further weakening the opposition front. Meanwhile, the BJP and JD(U) appear to be consolidating once more, projecting a dominant return to power under the NDA banner. As the counting continues, Bihar may well be witnessing the end of an era in which the RJD held sway, and the emergence of a very different caste-coalition politics.

If these trends persist, it will mark a historic low for the RJD, which, in just the last assembly polls of 2020, had emerged as the single largest party.

As vote counting unfolds in Bihar’s 2025 Assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is registering a stark collapse. The Tejashwi Yadav-led party, which contested 143 out of 243 seats, is managing a lead in only 27 constituencies by mid-afternoon on the day of counting. If these trends persist, it will mark a historic low for the RJD, which, in just the last assembly polls of 2020, had emerged as the single largest party. In contrast, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is surging ahead, showing a commanding lead of approximately 202 seats in trends, leaving the Mahagathbandhan far behind. Tejashwi Yadav’s uphill battle Tejashwi Yadav, once an aspiring cricketer, ascended rapidly in Bihar politics and became the face of the Grand Alliance in these elections. Yet, despite his youth and ambition, he has struggled to reverse his party’s slide. The RJD’s poor showing is particularly symbolic given that this is Yadav’s party, founded by his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and now under his leadership at just 36 years of age. Key constituencies, including Raghopur, saw the RJD being overtaken, signalling that even strongholds are no longer safe. From dominance to historic lows RJD’s current predicament may well be one of its worst in decades. In February 2005, the party won only 75 seats, and after a later re-election that same year, it fell to 54 seats amid political instability. Its nadir continued in the 2010 poll, when it secured just 22 seats. Now, despite holding the highest vote share among all parties, RJD has failed to convert that into seat wins, suggesting that while it may command broad support, its votes are not concentrated enough to win closely contested constituencies. The decline of RJD not only undermines the Mahagathbandhan’s hopes but also reflects a deeper shift in Bihar’s political landscape. The Congress, contesting 61 seats, is leading in only five, further weakening the opposition front. Meanwhile, the BJP and JD(U) appear to be consolidating once more, projecting a dominant return to power under the NDA banner. As the counting continues, Bihar may well be witnessing the end of an era in which the RJD held sway, and the emergence of a very different caste-coalition politics.

If these trends persist, it will mark a historic low for the RJD, which, in just the last assembly polls of 2020, had emerged as the single largest party.

Bihar election 2025 results | RJD’s freefall: How the state’s single largest party is set to hit rock bottom

Bihar’s high-stakes 2025 Assembly election delivered an emphatic early verdict as counting began on 14 November. Held in two phases on November 6 and 11, the polls recorded a combined voter turnout of 66.91 per cent, the highest since 1951. Women voters outpaced men with an impressive 71.6 per cent participation. By 1:30 pm, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had surged ahead in over 202 of the 243 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 122. Meanwhile, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), debuting with considerable fanfare, appeared to be struggling from the outset.&nbsp;Under the NDA’s seat-sharing pact, the JD(U) and BJP contested 101 seats each, while the LJP (Ram Vilas) fielded candidates in 29 constituencies and smaller allies in six seats. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD and Congress, found itself unable to keep pace as trends steadily widened the gap.&nbsp;<h2>Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj collapses on debut</h2>&nbsp;A major talking point of this election was the debut of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP). Kishor, known for engineering landmark victories for political heavyweights across India, had boldly claimed that his party would either soar or fall flat. &nbsp;During the campaign, kishore asserted that his party would either be ‘arsh par’ (at the summit) or 'farsh par' (on the floor), insisting there would be ‘no middle ground.’ Counting trends now point firmly to the latter.&nbsp;Despite contesting almost the entire Assembly map and briefly opening leads in four seats during the first hour of counting, Jan Suraaj soon saw those advantages disappear. In several constituencies, the party’s candidates polled fewer votes than NOTA, signalling a minimal on-ground impact, a sharp contrast to the initial attention drawn by its extensive grassroots outreach.&nbsp;State president Manoj Bharti acknowledged the setback, saying the party had been unable to communicate its vision effectively. The early leads in a handful of seats quickly evaporated, validating exit poll predictions that had awarded the JSP no seats.&nbsp;<h2>RJD stumbles, Nitish–BJP alliance poised for record win</h2>&nbsp;Within the NDA, the BJP and JD(U) registered strong individual performances, leading in over 91 and 79 seats respectively. The LJP (RV) also exceeded expectations, ahead in more than 22 of the 29 seats it contested. The RJD, contesting 143 seats, appeared headed for what could be its worst electoral performance, with leads restricted to just 27 constituencies. Congress and Left partners made little dent in the NDA’s sweep.&nbsp;As trends stabilised, it became evident that Nitish Kumar’s alliance was on track to return to power with one of its strongest mandates yet, while Prashant Kishor’s much-watched political experiment in his home state ended on a starkly disappointing note.

In some constituencies, the party’s candidates polled fewer votes than NOTA, signalling minimal on-ground impact. This was a sharp contrast to the initial attention the party attracted during its intensive grassroots outreach. 

Bihar’s high-stakes 2025 Assembly election delivered an emphatic early verdict as counting began on 14 November. Held in two phases on November 6 and 11, the polls recorded a combined voter turnout of 66.91 per cent, the highest since 1951. Women voters outpaced men with an impressive 71.6 per cent participation. By 1:30 pm, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had surged ahead in over 202 of the 243 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 122. Meanwhile, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), debuting with considerable fanfare, appeared to be struggling from the outset. Under the NDA’s seat-sharing pact, the JD(U) and BJP contested 101 seats each, while the LJP (Ram Vilas) fielded candidates in 29 constituencies and smaller allies in six seats. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD and Congress, found itself unable to keep pace as trends steadily widened the gap. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj collapses on debut A major talking point of this election was the debut of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP). Kishor, known for engineering landmark victories for political heavyweights across India, had boldly claimed that his party would either soar or fall flat. During the campaign, kishore asserted that his party would either be ‘arsh par’ (at the summit) or 'farsh par' (on the floor), insisting there would be ‘no middle ground.’ Counting trends now point firmly to the latter. Despite contesting almost the entire Assembly map and briefly opening leads in four seats during the first hour of counting, Jan Suraaj soon saw those advantages disappear. In several constituencies, the party’s candidates polled fewer votes than NOTA, signalling a minimal on-ground impact, a sharp contrast to the initial attention drawn by its extensive grassroots outreach. State president Manoj Bharti acknowledged the setback, saying the party had been unable to communicate its vision effectively. The early leads in a handful of seats quickly evaporated, validating exit poll predictions that had awarded the JSP no seats. RJD stumbles, Nitish–BJP alliance poised for record win Within the NDA, the BJP and JD(U) registered strong individual performances, leading in over 91 and 79 seats respectively. The LJP (RV) also exceeded expectations, ahead in more than 22 of the 29 seats it contested. The RJD, contesting 143 seats, appeared headed for what could be its worst electoral performance, with leads restricted to just 27 constituencies. Congress and Left partners made little dent in the NDA’s sweep. As trends stabilised, it became evident that Nitish Kumar’s alliance was on track to return to power with one of its strongest mandates yet, while Prashant Kishor’s much-watched political experiment in his home state ended on a starkly disappointing note.

In some constituencies, the party’s candidates polled fewer votes than NOTA, signalling minimal on-ground impact. This was a sharp contrast to the initial attention the party attracted during its intensive grassroots outreach.&nbsp;

Bihar election 2025 results: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist who made fortunes for many parties, draws blank in own state

While Tejaswi was projected as the favourite CM candidate in various surveys, Nitish Kumar, the Chief Ministerial candidate of the NDA, is again at the centre of the political developments in Bihar. Explore the net worth of the CM faces of NDA and MGB. 

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One of the most surprising rising stars of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election is Chirag Paswan. The man who once struggled both as an actor and a politician, has now emerged from the long shadow of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, who was a towering figure at the Centre and in the east Indian state. With victories or leads in most of the 29 seats his party LJP (RV) contested, Chirag is now one of the most important figures shaping Bihar’s political destiny.<h2>Who is Chirag Paswan?</h2>Born on 31 October 1982 in Bihar, Chirag made an early attempt at a film career before plunging full-time into politics. The current Union Minister of Food Processing Industries acted in the 2011 Bollywood film Miley Naa Miley Hum, which failed at the box office. He had left his computer engineering studies midway to pursue acting. Once dismissed by senior politicians as inexperienced and overly dependent on his father’s legacy, Chirag metamorphosed into one of Bihar’s most agile tacticians.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bihar-election-2025-results-from-tejashwi-yadav-tej-pratap-to-maithili-thakur-khesari-lal-top-faces-to-who-won-and-who-lost-1763091784464">Bihar Election 2025 Results | From Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap to Maithili Thakur, Khesari Lal - Top seats to watch out - Who's leading, who's trailing</a><h2>Chirag’s waxing and waning relationship with the NDA</h2>Chirag's father Ram Vilas Paswan, a champion of some of Bihar’s most marginalised castes, allied with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) multiple times during his long political career, including joining the Modi-led NDA government in 2014. Chirag entered politics ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and won the Jamui parliamentary seat as an NDA candidate. His greatest strength was his father’s organisational network within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). By 2019, Chirag shifted to Hajipur, the constituency closely associated with his father. Known to be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chirag has often been referred to as “Modi’s Hanuman.” But in 2020, the LJP left NDA over seat-sharing disagreements in the Bihar Assembly elections.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/live-bihar-election-2025-verdict-tejaswi-yadav-raghopur-maithili-thakur-alinagar-anant-singh-mokama-mangal-pandey-siwan-key-seats-winners-key-battles-1763100723993">Bihar election verdict: Siwan, Alinagar, Raghopur and more - Key battles and their noteworthy winners LIVE</a>&nbsp;<h2>How Chirag survived a family coup: The LJP split and formation of LJP (RV)</h2>In 2021, Chirag faced the most critical challenge to his leadership following his father’s death in 2020. His uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, led five of the LJP’s six parliamentarians in a dramatic coup, removing Chirag from the party’s parliamentary leadership. Chirag claimed that the rebellion was engineered by rivals in the Janata Dal - United or JD(U), while the Paras camp alleged that Chirag concentrated too much power with himself. Eventually, the Election Commission intervened, freezing the original party symbol, the bungalow. Both factions were forced to start afresh. Chirag’s group became the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (RV) with the helicopter symbol, while Paras formed the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) with the sewing machine symbol.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-results-2025-live-madhepura-mokama-siwan-who-won-the-high-voltage-fights-1763104330392">Bihar election results 2025 LIVE: Madhepura, Mokama, Siwan - Who won the high voltage fights?</a><h2>Inner-party tussles cost LJP dearly in 2020</h2>The inner-party tussles were damaging for LJP and Chirag in the 2020 Bihar Assembly election. The undivided LJP under Chirag had contested 137 seats - all alone - but won only one.&nbsp;Slowly, however, Chirag rebuilt his organisation. Chirag embarked on a highly symbolic “aashirvaad yatra” to reclaim his father’s legacy after surviving the internecine party war. He reasserted his authority by retaking the old party bungalow at 12 Janpath in New Delhi.In 2024, he rejoined the NDA, which he had left in 2020 over seat-sharing disagreements.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-elections-nitish-kumar-s-nda-ahead-in-bihar-election-early-trends-1763105010827/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-elections-nitish-kumar-s-nda-ahead-in-bihar-election-early-trends-1763105010827/embed</a><h2>Chirag appeals to both Dalits and the youth</h2>Between 2020 and 2025, Chirag positioned himself as a champion of Dalits, historically among the most excluded groups in India’s caste system, while also cultivating an energetic youth following. In the NDA’s 2025 seat-sharing negotiations, he secured 29 seats for LJP(RV). This proved a targeted and effective strategy: instead of contesting widely, the party focused on core strongholds. The results are now visible. At the time of writing, his party is leading in more than 20 seats, several of them by comfortable margins.<h2>A force to reckon with: Chirag will now get an important place in the NDA</h2>Chirag is no longer a junior partner in the NDA alliance. Once overlooked, he has emerged as a master strategist and a regional force to reckon with. In short, Chirag Paswan is the X factor of the 2025 Bihar elections.

Chirag Paswan has emerged as the X factor in Bihar after the assembly elections. He has risen from a failed actor to master strategist, leading LJP(RV) to a major role in Bihar. 

One of the most surprising rising stars of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election is Chirag Paswan. The man who once struggled both as an actor and a politician, has now emerged from the long shadow of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, who was a towering figure at the Centre and in the east Indian state. With victories or leads in most of the 29 seats his party LJP (RV) contested, Chirag is now one of the most important figures shaping Bihar’s political destiny. Who is Chirag Paswan? Born on 31 October 1982 in Bihar, Chirag made an early attempt at a film career before plunging full-time into politics. The current Union Minister of Food Processing Industries acted in the 2011 Bollywood film Miley Naa Miley Hum, which failed at the box office. He had left his computer engineering studies midway to pursue acting. Once dismissed by senior politicians as inexperienced and overly dependent on his father’s legacy, Chirag metamorphosed into one of Bihar’s most agile tacticians. Also read: Bihar Election 2025 Results | From Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap to Maithili Thakur, Khesari Lal - Top seats to watch out - Who's leading, who's trailing Chirag’s waxing and waning relationship with the NDA Chirag's father Ram Vilas Paswan, a champion of some of Bihar’s most marginalised castes, allied with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) multiple times during his long political career, including joining the Modi-led NDA government in 2014. Chirag entered politics ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and won the Jamui parliamentary seat as an NDA candidate. His greatest strength was his father’s organisational network within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). By 2019, Chirag shifted to Hajipur, the constituency closely associated with his father. Known to be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chirag has often been referred to as “Modi’s Hanuman.” But in 2020, the LJP left NDA over seat-sharing disagreements in the Bihar Assembly elections. Also read: Bihar election verdict: Siwan, Alinagar, Raghopur and more - Key battles and their noteworthy winners LIVE How Chirag survived a family coup: The LJP split and formation of LJP (RV) In 2021, Chirag faced the most critical challenge to his leadership following his father’s death in 2020. His uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, led five of the LJP’s six parliamentarians in a dramatic coup, removing Chirag from the party’s parliamentary leadership. Chirag claimed that the rebellion was engineered by rivals in the Janata Dal - United or JD(U), while the Paras camp alleged that Chirag concentrated too much power with himself. Eventually, the Election Commission intervened, freezing the original party symbol, the bungalow. Both factions were forced to start afresh. Chirag’s group became the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (RV) with the helicopter symbol, while Paras formed the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) with the sewing machine symbol. Also read: Bihar election results 2025 LIVE: Madhepura, Mokama, Siwan - Who won the high voltage fights? Inner-party tussles cost LJP dearly in 2020 The inner-party tussles were damaging for LJP and Chirag in the 2020 Bihar Assembly election. The undivided LJP under Chirag had contested 137 seats - all alone - but won only one. Slowly, however, Chirag rebuilt his organisation. Chirag embarked on a highly symbolic “aashirvaad yatra” to reclaim his father’s legacy after surviving the internecine party war. He reasserted his authority by retaking the old party bungalow at 12 Janpath in New Delhi. In 2024, he rejoined the NDA, which he had left in 2020 over seat-sharing disagreements. https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-elections-nitish-kumar-s-nda-ahead-in-bihar-election-early-trends-1763105010827/embed Chirag appeals to both Dalits and the youth Between 2020 and 2025, Chirag positioned himself as a champion of Dalits, historically among the most excluded groups in India’s caste system, while also cultivating an energetic youth following. In the NDA’s 2025 seat-sharing negotiations, he secured 29 seats for LJP(RV). This proved a targeted and effective strategy: instead of contesting widely, the party focused on core strongholds. The results are now visible. At the time of writing, his party is leading in more than 20 seats, several of them by comfortable margins. A force to reckon with: Chirag will now get an important place in the NDA Chirag is no longer a junior partner in the NDA alliance. Once overlooked, he has emerged as a master strategist and a regional force to reckon with. In short, Chirag Paswan is the X factor of the 2025 Bihar elections.

Chirag Paswan has emerged as the X factor in Bihar after the assembly elections. He has risen from a failed actor to master strategist, leading LJP(RV) to a major role in Bihar after emerging out of the shadow of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan. Here is his story

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Since India gained independence in 1947, Bihar has had numerous Chief Ministers who have helped to shape the state’s growth and politics. Each leader have added some value in their own way to Bihar’s development, governance and social changes. Among all the leaders, Nitish Kumar is one of the most well-known and consistent leader. He has been the Chief Minister of Bihar since 2005. The Janata Dal United - JD(U) leader was out of power only during May 2014 – February 2015. If he wins the Bihar Elections 2025 and becomes the CM, he will be sworn in for the tenth time.&nbsp;<ul><li>2000 (First-term): Became Chief Minister of Bihar for the fist time, but only stayed seven days, before the government collapsed.</li><li>&nbsp;2005-2010 (Second-term): In 2005, he again became the CM with the support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (NDA alliance) and completed a full term, during this tenure.</li><li>2010-2014 (Third-term): Returned as Chief Minister after another win with the NDA alliance.</li><li>2015 (Fourth-term): Became CM of Bihar for the fourth time.</li><li>2015-2017 (Fifth-term): Formed the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress and became Chief Minister again.</li><li>2017-2020 (Sixth-term): Left the Grand Alliance and joined hands with the NDA alliance once again, and continue to serve as the CM of Bihar.</li><li>&nbsp;2020-2022(Seventh-term): Continued as Chief Minister after the 2020 state elections.&nbsp;</li><li>2022-2024 (Eight-term): Nitish Kumar once again broke the alliance with the NDA alliance and resigned as chief minister and revoked his party from the NDA. He further announced that his party had rejoined the Mahagathbandhan.&nbsp;</li><li>2024- Present (Ninth-term): Came back to NDA alliance and became the CM for the ninth time.</li></ul>Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bihar-elections-2025-nitish-kumar-vs-tejashwi-yadav-net-worth-1763102578995">Bihar elections 2025: Who is richest? Nitish Kumar vs Tejashwi Yadav net worth</a><h2>Nitish Kumar’s political journey</h2>Nitish Kumar started his political career with the Janata Dal and became an MLA in 1985. In 1990, he supported Lalu Prasad Yadav in becoming the Chief Minister. However, in 1994, he and 13 other MPs broke away from Lalu Prasad’s government and formed a new group. Around 2000s, he formed Janata Dal United and became CM for the first time. In the current Bihar elections scenario, it will be interesting to check whether he will again become the Chief Minister of Bihar or not.

In the current Bihar elections scenario, it will be interesting to check whether he will again become the Chief Minister of Bihar or not.

Since India gained independence in 1947, Bihar has had numerous Chief Ministers who have helped to shape the state’s growth and politics. Each leader have added some value in their own way to Bihar’s development, governance and social changes. Among all the leaders, Nitish Kumar is one of the most well-known and consistent leader. He has been the Chief Minister of Bihar since 2005. The Janata Dal United - JD(U) leader was out of power only during May 2014 – February 2015. If he wins the Bihar Elections 2025 and becomes the CM, he will be sworn in for the tenth time. 2000 (First-term): Became Chief Minister of Bihar for the fist time, but only stayed seven days, before the government collapsed. 2005-2010 (Second-term): In 2005, he again became the CM with the support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (NDA alliance) and completed a full term, during this tenure. 2010-2014 (Third-term): Returned as Chief Minister after another win with the NDA alliance. 2015 (Fourth-term): Became CM of Bihar for the fourth time. 2015-2017 (Fifth-term): Formed the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress and became Chief Minister again. 2017-2020 (Sixth-term): Left the Grand Alliance and joined hands with the NDA alliance once again, and continue to serve as the CM of Bihar. 2020-2022(Seventh-term): Continued as Chief Minister after the 2020 state elections. 2022-2024 (Eight-term): Nitish Kumar once again broke the alliance with the NDA alliance and resigned as chief minister and revoked his party from the NDA. He further announced that his party had rejoined the Mahagathbandhan. 2024- Present (Ninth-term): Came back to NDA alliance and became the CM for the ninth time. Also Check - Bihar elections 2025: Who is richest? Nitish Kumar vs Tejashwi Yadav net worth Nitish Kumar’s political journey Nitish Kumar started his political career with the Janata Dal and became an MLA in 1985. In 1990, he supported Lalu Prasad Yadav in becoming the Chief Minister. However, in 1994, he and 13 other MPs broke away from Lalu Prasad’s government and formed a new group. Around 2000s, he formed Janata Dal United and became CM for the first time. In the current Bihar elections scenario, it will be interesting to check whether he will again become the Chief Minister of Bihar or not.

In the current Bihar elections scenario, it will be interesting to check whether he will again become the Chief Minister of Bihar or not

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Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday (Nov 14) called the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections a direct contest between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar, as Congress and the Mahagathbandhan trail behind in the counting of votes. According to the data from the ECI website as of 12:45 pm, Bharatiya Janata Party was leading in 88 seats, Janata Dal (United) in 79, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal was trailing in 32 seats, and the Indian National Congress in 4.Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Khera slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that he has an upper hand over the public in Bihar.“These are just early trends, we’re waiting a bit. The initial trends certainly suggest that Gyanesh Kumar is gaining an upper hand over the people of Bihar. I can’t underestimate the people of Bihar. They have shown courage. They showed it despite the SIR and vote theft. The contest is directly between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar, and let’s see who wins.”“I’m not even talking about parties. I’m talking about a direct, straight contest between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the people of Bihar. Now, let’s see in the coming hours how effective Gyanesh Kumar will be,” he added.<h2>‘BJP is deceit’: Akhilesh Yadav</h2>Meanwhile, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, launched similar attacks Election Commission. He said that the game that SIR played in Bihar will not be possible in other places because the conspiracy has now been exposed. He further described the BJP as a “deceit”.“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,” he said. “BJP is not a party, it is deceit.”

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Khera slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that he has an upper hand over the public in Bihar.

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday (Nov 14) called the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections a direct contest between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar, as Congress and the Mahagathbandhan trail behind in the counting of votes. According to the data from the ECI website as of 12:45 pm, Bharatiya Janata Party was leading in 88 seats, Janata Dal (United) in 79, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal was trailing in 32 seats, and the Indian National Congress in 4. Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Khera slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that he has an upper hand over the public in Bihar. “These are just early trends, we’re waiting a bit. The initial trends certainly suggest that Gyanesh Kumar is gaining an upper hand over the people of Bihar. I can’t underestimate the people of Bihar. They have shown courage. They showed it despite the SIR and vote theft. The contest is directly between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar, and let’s see who wins.” “I’m not even talking about parties. I’m talking about a direct, straight contest between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the people of Bihar. Now, let’s see in the coming hours how effective Gyanesh Kumar will be,” he added. ‘BJP is deceit’: Akhilesh Yadav Meanwhile, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, launched similar attacks Election Commission. He said that the game that SIR played in Bihar will not be possible in other places because the conspiracy has now been exposed. He further described the BJP as a “deceit”. “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,” he said. “BJP is not a party, it is deceit.”

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Khera slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that he has an upper hand over the public in Bihar.

‘Let’s see who wins…’: Congress blames Election Commission for Bihar’s performance, says they’re still hopeful

The first few hours of counting in Bihar set the tone fast. Early trends around 10 am showed that the NDA had surpassed the halfway mark, leading in 159 seats, with the BJP ahead in 69 and Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) leading in 67. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV) was leading in 14 seats and had a strong conversion rate of 53 per cent. JD(U) had a 70 per cent conversion rate, while the BJP sat close behind at 67 per cent.The Mahagathbandhan, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace. They were leading in only 76 seats. RJD held most of that ground with 51 leads, but their conversion rate looked weak at 38 per cent, according to ANI. Congress, leading in 17 seats and CPI(ML), leading in five seats, showed modest numbers.Smaller players had glimmers but no big breakthroughs. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj led in two seats. AIMIM held onto a single lead.Let's have a look at the standout contests shaping the election map (Winners will be updated once the result is announced).<h2>Raghopur: Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) vs Satish Kumar (BJP)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Tejashwi Yadav</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Raghopur always pulls national attention. Tejashwi Yadav, the sitting MLA, is attempting to secure a third consecutive win in a seat that has long been the stronghold of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family. BJP's Satish Kumar has lost here twice already.<h2>Madhepura: Chandra Shekhar (RJD) vs Kavita Saha (JD(U))</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Chandra Shekhar</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Madhepura has never elected a non-Yadav MLA, and locals are known to say with pride "Rome Pope ka, Madhepura Gop ka" (Rome belongs to Pope and Madhepura to a Yadav). Chandra Shekhar is chasing a fourth win. Kavita Saha, JD(U), is pitching herself as a break from tradition and hopes to become the first woman and non-Yadav MLA to win this constituency.<h2>Alinagar: Maithili Thakur (BJP) vs Binod Mishra (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Mishri Lal Yadav (Vikassheel Insaan Party - VIP)</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Singer Maithili Thakur's political debut electrified this seat. Her campaign leaned heavily on Maithili identity but also drew backlash for proposing the renaming of the constituency to Sitanagar. Binod Mishra, who finished second last time, is meanwhile fighting with the RJD banner behind him.<h2>Chhapra: Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) vs Chhoti Kumari (BJP)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Dr C N Gupta (BJP)</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Chhapra turned into a full-blown spectacle once Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav joined the race. BJP’s Chhoti Kumari is trying to keep the seat that the BJP party has held since 2010.<h2>Mokama: Anant Singh (JD(U)) vs Veena Devi (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Anant Singh</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Mokama's politics took a murderous turn with the killing of a Jan Suraaj supporter, Dularchand Yadav, allegedly by associates of the JD(U) candidate. Anant Singh, one of Bihar's most notorious "bahubalis" (strongmen), has changed parties several times but keeps winning. RJD's Veena Devi, meanwhile, is trying to break that streak.<h2>Saharsa: Alok Ranjan (BJP) vs Indrajeet Prasad Gupta (IIP)</h2>Sitting MLA: Alok RanjanWinner: To be announced Traditionally a BJP seat, Saharsa has a habit of surprising people. In 2015, the seat swung to RJD and may surprise this time as well. BJP's Alok Ranjan is defending the seat, but the IIP’s Indrajeet Prasad Gupta has drawn huge crowds. His support from Pan and Tanti voters has grown enough that the RJD pulled IIP into the alliance earlier this year.<h2>Siwan: Awadh Bihari Choudhary (RJD) vs Mangal Pandey (BJP)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Awadh Bihari Choudhary</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>This is a heavyweight clash. Siwan carries legacy, it's the home of India's first president and the turf once dominated by 'bahubali' Mohammad Shahabuddin. Choudhary is a senior RJD figure. Mangal Pandey is one of the BJP’s top names. In 2020, the contest came down to just a 2 per cent margin.<h2>Tarapur: Samrat Choudhary (BJP) vs Arun Kumar Sah (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Rajeev Kumar Singh (JD(U))</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Nitish Kumar handed this seat to Samrat Choudhary as part of the new NDA arithmetic. For Choudhary, this is personal territory, with both his parents having represented Tarapur earlier. Arun Kumar Sah lost by a hair last time and wants to make a comeback.<h2>Sheohar: Shweta Gupta (JD(U)) vs Navneet Jha (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Chetan Anand (JD(U))</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Chetan Anand left JD(U) after winning here last time and has now moved to the NDA fold. JD(U), meanwhile, has fielded Shweta Gupta, while RJD is betting on Navneet Jha, grandson of veteran leader Raghunath Jha.&nbsp;

Vote counting is underway in Bihar. Key battles include Raghopur, Madhepura, Alinagar, Chhapra, Mokama, Saharsa, Siwan, Tarapur, and Sheohar. Scroll down for the winners of these high-voltage fights.

The first few hours of counting in Bihar set the tone fast. Early trends around 10 am showed that the NDA had surpassed the halfway mark, leading in 159 seats, with the BJP ahead in 69 and Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) leading in 67. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV) was leading in 14 seats and had a strong conversion rate of 53 per cent. JD(U) had a 70 per cent conversion rate, while the BJP sat close behind at 67 per cent. The Mahagathbandhan, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace. They were leading in only 76 seats. RJD held most of that ground with 51 leads, but their conversion rate looked weak at 38 per cent, according to ANI. Congress, leading in 17 seats and CPI(ML), leading in five seats, showed modest numbers.Smaller players had glimmers but no big breakthroughs. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj led in two seats. AIMIM held onto a single lead. Let's have a look at the standout contests shaping the election map (Winners will be updated once the result is announced). Raghopur: Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) vs Satish Kumar (BJP) Sitting MLA: Tejashwi Yadav Winner: To be announced Raghopur always pulls national attention. Tejashwi Yadav, the sitting MLA, is attempting to secure a third consecutive win in a seat that has long been the stronghold of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family. BJP's Satish Kumar has lost here twice already. Madhepura: Chandra Shekhar (RJD) vs Kavita Saha (JD(U)) Sitting MLA: Chandra Shekhar Winner: To be announced Madhepura has never elected a non-Yadav MLA, and locals are known to say with pride "Rome Pope ka, Madhepura Gop ka" (Rome belongs to Pope and Madhepura to a Yadav). Chandra Shekhar is chasing a fourth win. Kavita Saha, JD(U), is pitching herself as a break from tradition and hopes to become the first woman and non-Yadav MLA to win this constituency. Alinagar: Maithili Thakur (BJP) vs Binod Mishra (RJD) Sitting MLA: Mishri Lal Yadav (Vikassheel Insaan Party - VIP) Winner: To be announced Singer Maithili Thakur's political debut electrified this seat. Her campaign leaned heavily on Maithili identity but also drew backlash for proposing the renaming of the constituency to Sitanagar. Binod Mishra, who finished second last time, is meanwhile fighting with the RJD banner behind him. Chhapra: Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) vs Chhoti Kumari (BJP) Sitting MLA: Dr C N Gupta (BJP) Winner: To be announced Chhapra turned into a full-blown spectacle once Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav joined the race. BJP’s Chhoti Kumari is trying to keep the seat that the BJP party has held since 2010. Mokama: Anant Singh (JD(U)) vs Veena Devi (RJD) Sitting MLA: Anant Singh Winner: To be announced Mokama's politics took a murderous turn with the killing of a Jan Suraaj supporter, Dularchand Yadav, allegedly by associates of the JD(U) candidate. Anant Singh, one of Bihar's most notorious "bahubalis" (strongmen), has changed parties several times but keeps winning. RJD's Veena Devi, meanwhile, is trying to break that streak. Saharsa: Alok Ranjan (BJP) vs Indrajeet Prasad Gupta (IIP) Sitting MLA: Alok Ranjan Winner: To be announced Traditionally a BJP seat, Saharsa has a habit of surprising people. In 2015, the seat swung to RJD and may surprise this time as well. BJP's Alok Ranjan is defending the seat, but the IIP’s Indrajeet Prasad Gupta has drawn huge crowds. His support from Pan and Tanti voters has grown enough that the RJD pulled IIP into the alliance earlier this year. Siwan: Awadh Bihari Choudhary (RJD) vs Mangal Pandey (BJP) Sitting MLA: Awadh Bihari Choudhary Winner: To be announced This is a heavyweight clash. Siwan carries legacy, it's the home of India's first president and the turf once dominated by 'bahubali' Mohammad Shahabuddin. Choudhary is a senior RJD figure. Mangal Pandey is one of the BJP’s top names. In 2020, the contest came down to just a 2 per cent margin. Tarapur: Samrat Choudhary (BJP) vs Arun Kumar Sah (RJD) Sitting MLA: Rajeev Kumar Singh (JD(U)) Winner: To be announced Nitish Kumar handed this seat to Samrat Choudhary as part of the new NDA arithmetic. For Choudhary, this is personal territory, with both his parents having represented Tarapur earlier. Arun Kumar Sah lost by a hair last time and wants to make a comeback. Sheohar: Shweta Gupta (JD(U)) vs Navneet Jha (RJD) Sitting MLA: Chetan Anand (JD(U)) Winner: To be announced Chetan Anand left JD(U) after winning here last time and has now moved to the NDA fold. JD(U), meanwhile, has fielded Shweta Gupta, while RJD is betting on Navneet Jha, grandson of veteran leader Raghunath Jha.

Vote counting is underway in Bihar. Key battles include Raghopur, Madhepura, Alinagar, Chhapra, Mokama, Saharsa, Siwan, Tarapur, and Sheohar. Scroll down for the winners of these high-voltage fights.

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Indian security forces razed the house of Dr Umar Nabi, the prime suspect who was driving the car that exploded near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, killing 13 and injuring dozens of others. The operation was undertaken in the early hours of Friday (Nov 14) after a DNA test confirmed Nabi’s role in the terror incident that rocked the national capital on Nov 10. Earlier, officials had detained his two brothers and mother to collect their DNA samples and match them with the traces found in the white &nbsp;Hyundai i20 car involved in the deadly blast.&nbsp;The two-story structure, located in Koil village, Pulwama, was Nabi’s ancestral home. The house was reduced to rubble using bulldozers and controlled explosives. The area was cordoned off from midnight until dawn by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). No resistance was reported at the site, although local residents described the atmosphere as tense.

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&nbsp;The 28-year-old worked as an assistant professor at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana. The medical institute has come under scrutiny, with several staff members being involved in the terror module linked to two terror outfits — Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AguH).&nbsp;As the investigation continues, 15 more individuals, including five doctors and paramedic staff, were detained by the agencies on Thursday (Nov 13) during raids in more than 24 locations across Kashmir.&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir Police earlier detained Dr Mohammad Arif from Kanpur’s Cardiology Institute. He was reportedly in constant touch with Dr Shaheen Shahid, a Lucknow-based woman doctor arrested from Faridabad. Shaheen has emerged as a key link between the Faridabad terror module and the Delhi Red Fort car blast. Earlier, Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie, also named as Muzammil Shakeel in some reports, was arrested after authorities recovered large caches of explosives from rented premises in Dhauj village, Faridabad.&nbsp;Another Kashmir-based doctor, Nisar-ul-Hassan, has been missing since the day of the blast. He was hired by Al-Falah University after being dismissed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for his alleged links with terrorist organisations.

As the investigation continues, 15 more individuals, including five doctors and paramedic staff, were detained by the agencies on Thursday (Nov 13) during raids in more than 24 locations across Kashmir.

Indian security forces razed the house of Dr Umar Nabi, the prime suspect who was driving the car that exploded near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, killing 13 and injuring dozens of others. The operation was undertaken in the early hours of Friday (Nov 14) after a DNA test confirmed Nabi’s role in the terror incident that rocked the national capital on Nov 10. Earlier, officials had detained his two brothers and mother to collect their DNA samples and match them with the traces found in the white Hyundai i20 car involved in the deadly blast. The two-story structure, located in Koil village, Pulwama, was Nabi’s ancestral home. The house was reduced to rubble using bulldozers and controlled explosives. The area was cordoned off from midnight until dawn by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). No resistance was reported at the site, although local residents described the atmosphere as tense.

As the investigation continues, 15 more individuals, including five doctors and paramedic staff, were detained by the agencies on Thursday (Nov 13) during raids in more than 24 locations across Kashmir.

WATCH | Red Fort car blast suspect Umar Nabi’s house in Pulwama reduced to rubble

While ISRO has operated three variants of Cryogenic rocket engines(one foreign-origin and two indigenously developed) and associated stages for more than two decades, in a first, ISRO restarted its indigenous C25 Cryogenic stage during the LVM3M5/CMOS-03 mission earlier this month.&nbsp;A cryogenic rocket engine is among the most efficient means of propelling a space vehicle. It is also among the most sophisticated technologies to master. A cryogenic engine, its fuel tanks, and all associated systems working together form a Cryogenic stage.&nbsp;After the primary mission was successfully accomplished, ISRO announced the achievement of the Cryogenic stage reignition. "After the CMS-03 satellite was injected into the designated orbit, the C25 Cryogenic upper stage was reoriented, and after 100 seconds of waiting time, the Cryogenic upper stage was reignited. This is the first time that the Cryogenic upper stage is being reignited in the deep vacuum of space," said ISRO.&nbsp;Why is a Cryogenic stage restart&nbsp; technologically challenging?&nbsp;A Cryognic engine burns Liquid hydrogen (stored at -253 degrees Celsius) and Liquid oxygen (stored at -183 degrees Celsius). The handling and storage of these fuels is highly challenging because they need to be super cooled to ensure that the gases exist in liquid form.&nbsp;On Earth, the fuels can be maintained in a super cooled condition. In tanks on Earth, gravity pulls the fuel downwards and keeps it grounded within the tank.In the microgravity environment of space, fuel floats inside the rocket's fuel tank, which could cause bubbles and vapour pockets. To restart the engine, the turbopumps require a continuous liquid fuel feed, not gas or bubbles.&nbsp;&nbsp;First, the fuel must be settled at the bottom of the tank. For that, special motors known as ullaging motors/settling thrusters need to be used to push the fuel to the bottom of the tank. If this process is not done correctly, the pump could fail when it takes in gas, instead of fuel.&nbsp;&nbsp;In earth orbit, temperatures range from 150 degrees Celsius to -150 degrees Celsius, therefore the fuel tank must be insulated and thermally maintained in the ideal condition. Heat from sunlight could causes liquid hydrogen to boil and lead to formation of gas bubbles and change in pressure. "Once the Cryogenic engine is fired once and then it is shutdown, we will again have to re-attain the required thermal conditions for a reignition. Engine components like injectors and turbopumps needs to be pre-chilled to ideal temperature again before reignition. Adequate quantity of fuel needs to be there in the tank for reignition, the fuel must be at the ideal temperature and pressure," ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan explained to WION.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to all these factors, the ignitor must work reliably in vacuum and near-zero pressure of space. For this mission, ISRO placed three ignitors for the restart of the engine, said the Chief.&nbsp;ISRO has the capability to restart the 4th or final stage of the PSLV rocket multiple times, because PSLV uses Unsymmetric Dimethyl Hydrazine(UDMH) + N204 fuel combination, which can ignite on coming with contact with each other. These are known as hypergolic fuels. Therefore, just opening the two valves and bringing the fuel and oxidizer into contact can enable the engine firing. In contrast, a cryogenic engine re-firing is much more complicated and requires many factors to work together perfectly.&nbsp;In 2022 and 2023, ISRO managed to launch a total of 72 OneWeb satellites in two launches. While ISRO did not have Cryogenic engine restart capability at that time, ISRO used cold gas thrusters, where an inert gas like nitrogen or helium is pushed out of a compressed tank. This is like letting air out of a balloon, which leads to the balloon moving in the opposite direction of the gas exit.&nbsp;That's how ISRO steered the upper stage and aligned it perfectly to eject 36 satellites in a single mission. However, cold gas thrusters offer very minimal thrust, and are useful only for minor alignment changes and not for completely changing the orbit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What additional capability does a Cryo stage re-ignition offer?</h2> ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan said that the re-ignition of the Cryogenic upper stage in the vacuum of space enables multi-orbit missions where a single LVM3 rocket can carry satellites to different orbits. In simple terms, it is a like a vehicle performing multiple start-stops to allow passengers to get down at different locations.&nbsp;Further, the reignition of&nbsp;the Cryogenic stage can also be used for post-mission disposal or de-orbiting of the stage. This is a step that is undertaken to remove the used rocket stage from orbit, so that it does not end up as space debris. This is done to ensure space sustainability, and minimize the overcrowding of orbits.&nbsp;Dr. Narayanan suggested that ISRO would conduct more such cryogenic engine reignition tests in space, and study the data thoroughly before attempting multi-orbit missions using the LVM3 rocket's C25 cryogenic stage reignition. He said that ISRO needed to perform more such tests when future LVM3 launch missions provide such opportunities.

ISRO successfully restarted its C25 cryogenic stage in space for the first time during the LVM3-M5/CMS-03 mission. The complex restart enables multi-orbit missions and better disposal of rocket stages. ISRO will conduct more tests to refine this crucial capability.

While ISRO has operated three variants of Cryogenic rocket engines(one foreign-origin and two indigenously developed) and associated stages for more than two decades, in a first, ISRO restarted its indigenous C25 Cryogenic stage during the LVM3M5/CMOS-03 mission earlier this month. A cryogenic rocket engine is among the most efficient means of propelling a space vehicle. It is also among the most sophisticated technologies to master. A cryogenic engine, its fuel tanks, and all associated systems working together form a Cryogenic stage. After the primary mission was successfully accomplished, ISRO announced the achievement of the Cryogenic stage reignition. "After the CMS-03 satellite was injected into the designated orbit, the C25 Cryogenic upper stage was reoriented, and after 100 seconds of waiting time, the Cryogenic upper stage was reignited. This is the first time that the Cryogenic upper stage is being reignited in the deep vacuum of space," said ISRO. Why is a Cryogenic stage restart technologically challenging? A Cryognic engine burns Liquid hydrogen (stored at -253 degrees Celsius) and Liquid oxygen (stored at -183 degrees Celsius). The handling and storage of these fuels is highly challenging because they need to be super cooled to ensure that the gases exist in liquid form. On Earth, the fuels can be maintained in a super cooled condition. In tanks on Earth, gravity pulls the fuel downwards and keeps it grounded within the tank. In the microgravity environment of space, fuel floats inside the rocket's fuel tank, which could cause bubbles and vapour pockets. To restart the engine, the turbopumps require a continuous liquid fuel feed, not gas or bubbles. First, the fuel must be settled at the bottom of the tank. For that, special motors known as ullaging motors/settling thrusters need to be used to push the fuel to the bottom of the tank. If this process is not done correctly, the pump could fail when it takes in gas, instead of fuel. In earth orbit, temperatures range from 150 degrees Celsius to -150 degrees Celsius, therefore the fuel tank must be insulated and thermally maintained in the ideal condition. Heat from sunlight could causes liquid hydrogen to boil and lead to formation of gas bubbles and change in pressure. "Once the Cryogenic engine is fired once and then it is shutdown, we will again have to re-attain the required thermal conditions for a reignition. Engine components like injectors and turbopumps needs to be pre-chilled to ideal temperature again before reignition. Adequate quantity of fuel needs to be there in the tank for reignition, the fuel must be at the ideal temperature and pressure," ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan explained to WION. In addition to all these factors, the ignitor must work reliably in vacuum and near-zero pressure of space. For this mission, ISRO placed three ignitors for the restart of the engine, said the Chief. ISRO has the capability to restart the 4th or final stage of the PSLV rocket multiple times, because PSLV uses Unsymmetric Dimethyl Hydrazine(UDMH) + N204 fuel combination, which can ignite on coming with contact with each other. These are known as hypergolic fuels. Therefore, just opening the two valves and bringing the fuel and oxidizer into contact can enable the engine firing. In contrast, a cryogenic engine re-firing is much more complicated and requires many factors to work together perfectly. In 2022 and 2023, ISRO managed to launch a total of 72 OneWeb satellites in two launches. While ISRO did not have Cryogenic engine restart capability at that time, ISRO used cold gas thrusters, where an inert gas like nitrogen or helium is pushed out of a compressed tank. This is like letting air out of a balloon, which leads to the balloon moving in the opposite direction of the gas exit. That's how ISRO steered the upper stage and aligned it perfectly to eject 36 satellites in a single mission. However, cold gas thrusters offer very minimal thrust, and are useful only for minor alignment changes and not for completely changing the orbit. What additional capability does a Cryo stage re-ignition offer? ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan said that the re-ignition of the Cryogenic upper stage in the vacuum of space enables multi-orbit missions where a single LVM3 rocket can carry satellites to different orbits. In simple terms, it is a like a vehicle performing multiple start-stops to allow passengers to get down at different locations. Further, the reignition of the Cryogenic stage can also be used for post-mission disposal or de-orbiting of the stage. This is a step that is undertaken to remove the used rocket stage from orbit, so that it does not end up as space debris. This is done to ensure space sustainability, and minimize the overcrowding of orbits. Dr. Narayanan suggested that ISRO would conduct more such cryogenic engine reignition tests in space, and study the data thoroughly before attempting multi-orbit missions using the LVM3 rocket's C25 cryogenic stage reignition. He said that ISRO needed to perform more such tests when future LVM3 launch missions provide such opportunities.

ISRO successfully restarted its C25 cryogenic stage in space for the first time during the LVM3-M5/CMS-03 mission. The complex restart enables multi-orbit missions and better disposal of rocket stages. ISRO will conduct more tests to refine this crucial capability.

Explained: ISRO's maiden Cryogenic stage restart in space

Let's take a look at the standout contests shaping the Bihar election 2025 map. Winners to be updated once the results are announced. 

Bihar election verdict: Siwan, Alinagar, Raghopur and more - Key battles and their noteworthy winners LIVE

Delhi woke up to another morning of thick, toxic smog, with air quality showing no significant improvement on Friday (Nov 14). The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 399, one point below the “severe” category after three consecutive days of AQI above the 400 mark. Out of 38 monitoring stations, the Delhi Technological University (DTU) station recorded the best air quality with an AQI of 270 at 7 am, according to the real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A total of 25 monitoring stations in the city recorded “severe” air quality, while 11 observed “very poor” AQI.Wazirpur and Chandni Chowk were among the worst-polluted areas with AQI of 447 and 445, respectively. Meteorologists have attributed the bad air quality in Delhi to low wind speeds and unfavourable atmospheric conditions that have trapped pollutants close to the land.Neighbouring regions around Delhi, including Gurugram and Faridabad also recorded an AQI in the “poor” category. While AQI remained in the “very poor category” in Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida on Friday (Nov 14).According to data from the Decision Support System (DSS), stubble burning has remained one of the significant contributors to air pollution in Delhi by increasing the PM2.5 concentration in the city. The city recorded its highest PM2.5 level on November 12, recording 22.4 per cent. However, on Thursday (Nov 13), the levels in the national capital dropped to 12 per cent.<h2>GRAP-3 restrictions in place</h2>Delhi authorities on Tuesday (Nov 11) imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the AQI dropped to “very poor”. Under the restrictions, construction and industrial activities are banned, along with restrictions on vehicular emissions.<h2>SC urges lawyers to attend hearings virtually</h2>A day earlier, on Thursday (Nov 13), the Supreme Court expressed concerns over the rising air pollution in the national capital, calling the situation “very, very serious”.“Why are you all appearing here? We have the virtual hearing facility. Please avail it. This pollution... this will cause permanent damage,” Justice Narasimha said during a hearing.He added, “The quality of air in Delhi had reached a point when masks may no longer be enough to protect citizens. The situation is very, very serious.”

Delhi authorities on Tuesday (Nov 11) imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the AQI dropped to “very poor”. Under the restrictions, construction and industrial activities are banned, along with restrictions on vehicular emissions.

Delhi woke up to another morning of thick, toxic smog, with air quality showing no significant improvement on Friday (Nov 14). The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 399, one point below the “severe” category after three consecutive days of AQI above the 400 mark. Out of 38 monitoring stations, the Delhi Technological University (DTU) station recorded the best air quality with an AQI of 270 at 7 am, according to the real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A total of 25 monitoring stations in the city recorded “severe” air quality, while 11 observed “very poor” AQI. Wazirpur and Chandni Chowk were among the worst-polluted areas with AQI of 447 and 445, respectively. Meteorologists have attributed the bad air quality in Delhi to low wind speeds and unfavourable atmospheric conditions that have trapped pollutants close to the land. Neighbouring regions around Delhi, including Gurugram and Faridabad also recorded an AQI in the “poor” category. While AQI remained in the “very poor category” in Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida on Friday (Nov 14). According to data from the Decision Support System (DSS), stubble burning has remained one of the significant contributors to air pollution in Delhi by increasing the PM2.5 concentration in the city. The city recorded its highest PM2.5 level on November 12, recording 22.4 per cent. However, on Thursday (Nov 13), the levels in the national capital dropped to 12 per cent. GRAP-3 restrictions in place Delhi authorities on Tuesday (Nov 11) imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the AQI dropped to “very poor”. Under the restrictions, construction and industrial activities are banned, along with restrictions on vehicular emissions. SC urges lawyers to attend hearings virtually A day earlier, on Thursday (Nov 13), the Supreme Court expressed concerns over the rising air pollution in the national capital, calling the situation “very, very serious”. “Why are you all appearing here? We have the virtual hearing facility. Please avail it. This pollution... this will cause permanent damage,” Justice Narasimha said during a hearing. He added, “The quality of air in Delhi had reached a point when masks may no longer be enough to protect citizens. The situation is very, very serious.”

Delhi authorities on Tuesday (Nov 11) imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the AQI dropped to “very poor”. Under the restrictions, construction and industrial activities are banned, along with restrictions on vehicular emissions.

Toxic smog continues to blanket Delhi, AQI misses ‘severe’ mark by 1 point

In a swift and decisive overnight operation, security forces razed the family home of Dr. Umar Nabi, the prime suspect in the deadly car bomb blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort, to the ground in Pulwama district, south Kashmir.The demolition, carried out in the early hours of Friday, marks a stark escalation in the forces’ crackdown on terror networks linked to the November 10 attack that claimed 13 lives and injured dozens more.The two-story structure in Koil village, Pulwama, Dr. Nabi's ancestral home, was reduced to rubble using bulldozers under heavy security cover, officials confirmed. No resistance was reported, though local residents described a tense atmosphere as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel cordoned off the area from midnight until dawn.As per sources, Dr. Nabi, a 28-year-old doctor and assistant professor at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, has been confirmed through DNA evidence as the driver of the white Hyundai i20 packed with explosives that detonated prematurely near the Red Fort's parking lot.Earlier, in the aftermath of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, Jammu and Kashmir security forces had launched a crackdown, demolishing the houses of at least ten terrorists and sympathisers across districts, including Pulwama, Anantnag, Bandipora, Shopian, Kulgam, and Kupwara, using controlled blasts and bulldozers. The targeted properties included those of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives Asif Ahmad Sheikh (also known as Asif Sheikh or Asif Shah) in Tral, Pulwama; Adil Hussain Thoker in Bijbehara, Anantnag; and Ahsan Ul Haq Sheikh (also Ahsan Ahmad Sheikh) in Murran, Pulwama, as well as Jaish-e-Mohammed affiliate Amir Nazir Wani in Tral, Pulwama, and others like Jameel Ahmed Sheer Gojri in Bandipora and Haris Ahmad in Kachipora, Pulwama, to dismantle the terror ecosystem and deter further violence.Watch | Red Fort Blast: Third Car Believed Linked to Delhi Attack <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/red-fort-blast-third-car-believed-linked-to-delhi-attack-1763056370924/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/red-fort-blast-third-car-believed-linked-to-delhi-attack-1763056370924/embed</a>&nbsp;

The two-story structure in Koil village, Pulwama, Dr. Nabi's ancestral home, was reduced to rubble using bulldozers under heavy security cover, officials confirmed.

In a swift and decisive overnight operation, security forces razed the family home of Dr. Umar Nabi, the prime suspect in the deadly car bomb blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort, to the ground in Pulwama district, south Kashmir. The demolition, carried out in the early hours of Friday, marks a stark escalation in the forces’ crackdown on terror networks linked to the November 10 attack that claimed 13 lives and injured dozens more. The two-story structure in Koil village, Pulwama, Dr. Nabi's ancestral home, was reduced to rubble using bulldozers under heavy security cover, officials confirmed. No resistance was reported, though local residents described a tense atmosphere as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel cordoned off the area from midnight until dawn. As per sources, Dr. Nabi, a 28-year-old doctor and assistant professor at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, has been confirmed through DNA evidence as the driver of the white Hyundai i20 packed with explosives that detonated prematurely near the Red Fort's parking lot. Earlier, in the aftermath of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, Jammu and Kashmir security forces had launched a crackdown, demolishing the houses of at least ten terrorists and sympathisers across districts, including Pulwama, Anantnag, Bandipora, Shopian, Kulgam, and Kupwara, using controlled blasts and bulldozers. The targeted properties included those of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives Asif Ahmad Sheikh (also known as Asif Sheikh or Asif Shah) in Tral, Pulwama; Adil Hussain Thoker in Bijbehara, Anantnag; and Ahsan Ul Haq Sheikh (also Ahsan Ahmad Sheikh) in Murran, Pulwama, as well as Jaish-e-Mohammed affiliate Amir Nazir Wani in Tral, Pulwama, and others like Jameel Ahmed Sheer Gojri in Bandipora and Haris Ahmad in Kachipora, Pulwama, to dismantle the terror ecosystem and deter further violence. Watch | Red Fort Blast: Third Car Believed Linked to Delhi Attack https://www.wionews.com/videos/red-fort-blast-third-car-believed-linked-to-delhi-attack-1763056370924/embed

The two-story structure in Koil village, Pulwama, Dr. Nabi's ancestral home, was reduced to rubble using bulldozers under heavy security cover, officials confirmed.

Security forces demolish house of Red Fort blast suspect in overnight Pulwama raid

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | Bihar Election 2025 was conducted in two phases - November 6 and November 11. The counting of votes is taking place today (Nov 14). The exit polls have predicted a victory for National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Out of 12 exit polls, 11 have predicted NDA's victory. Axis My India predicted that the ruling NDA may even fall short of the majority mark, suggesting a neck-to-neck fight with Mahagathbandhan (MGB). The majority mark in the 243-member Bihar's Assembly seat is 122.Bihar registered a spectacular voter turnout in the first phase with 121 constituencies recording a total of 65.08 per cent voting. The second phase on November 11 saw 69.20 per cent voter turnout. The Election Commission of India termed the voter turnout as 'historic high'- the highest in the state since 1951.The major parties are Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), Mukesh Sahni’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustan Awami Morcha (HAM), Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM. Tej Pratap Yadav's new party Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) is also in fray.In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. The NDA alliance won 125 seats (BJP 74, JDU 42, others 9), while the RJD won 75, Congress 19, and others 16. Although JDU was the junior partner in the alliance with fewer seats in its kitty, Nitish Kumar was chosen as the Chief Minister. However, in 2022, he ditched the NDA and joined Mahagathbandhan and became the CM again. He then stitched an anti-BJP group - the INDIA alliance - only to exit it in 2024 and returned to NDA fold. This time he became the CM again for the ninth time.Will NDA win the Bihar Elections 2025? Who will be the big brother - BJP or JDU? Will Nitish Kumar be the CM again? All questioned will be answered today in this LIVE coverage

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday that the party respects the decision of the people of Bihar and will continue its fight against the forces engaged in weakening democracy by misusing constitutional institutions.In a post on X, Kharge said, “We respect the decision of the people of Bihar and will continue our fight against those forces that are engaged in weakening democracy by misusing constitutional institutions. We will conduct a thorough study of the election results and will present a detailed perspective after understanding the reasons for the outcomes. We are deeply grateful from the bottom of our hearts to those voters in Bihar who supported the grand alliance. I want to tell every Congress worker that there is no need for you to feel discouraged. You are our pride, honour, and glory. Your hard work is our strength. We will leave no stone unturned in raising awareness among the people. We will continue the struggle to save the Constitution and democracy by staying among the people. This fight is long - and we will fight it with complete dedication, courage, and truth.”

‘Respect the decision of the people,’ says Cong president Kharge

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that the result of Bihar polls is truly surprising and alleged that the election was not fair from the very beginning.In a post on X, Rahul said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to those millions of voters in Bihar who expressed their trust in the Mahagathbandhan. This result in Bihar is truly surprising. We could not achieve victory in an election that was not fair from the very beginning. 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.”

‘Election not fair from the very beginning’: Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the BJP won&nbsp;assembly elections in several states after the Lok Sabha elections. He said the party won the Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections, has now emerged victorious in Bihar and will continue its winning streak in West Bengal.&nbsp;“The 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,” said PM Modi.

‘Will end jungle raj in Bengal too,’ says PM after Bihar victory

PM Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission of India and said the Bihar elections have bolstered public confidence in the poll panel.“This is not just a victory for the NDA. It is a triumph for democracy itself. It has bolstered public confidence in the Election Commission. Over the past few years, increased voter turnout, particularly among marginalised groups, has been a significant achievement for the Election Commission,” said PM Modi.“This is the same Bihar that was once plagued by Maoist insurgency, where voting in Naxal-affected areas often concluded as early as 3 pm. However, in this election, people turned out to vote with remarkable enthusiasm,” he added.

‘Bihar win has bolstered confidence in Election Commission,’ says PM Modi

Prime Minister 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 PM Modi at the Delhi BJP headquarters.

‘Bihar has given new MY formula of Mahila and Youth’: PM Modi

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav won the Raghopur assembly seat by a margin of 14,532 votes after trailing behind BJP’s Satish Kumar, who secured 1,04,065 votes.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav wins after trailing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) landslide victory in Bihar and said the people of Bihar have voted for a developed, prosperous Bihar.&nbsp;In his victory speech at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, the PM said,&nbsp;“The people of Bihar have voted for a developed Bihar. The people of Bihar have voted for a prosperous Bihar. During the election campaign, I had urged the people of Bihar to vote in record numbers, and the people of Bihar have shattered all records. I had urged the people of Bihar to ensure a resounding victory for the NDA, and the people of Bihar have honoured that call too.”

‘People of Bihar have voted for a developed, prosperous Bihar,’ says PM Modi

Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary wins from Tarapur by a margin of 45,843 votes. He polled 1,22,480 votes against Arun Kumar of the Rashtriya Janata Dal who secured 76,637 votes.

Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary wins from Tarapur

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his gratitude after the NDA’s sweeping victory in the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections on Friday. Kumar thanked the people of the state for their trust and support, calling it a demonstration of confidence in his government.“In the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections-2025, the people of the state have expressed their confidence in our government by giving us a massive majority. For this, I bow to all the esteemed voters of the state, and express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks," Kumar wrote on X.He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his guidance and backing, while acknowledging the contribution of NDA allies Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Upendra Kushwaha for the coalition’s united effort that led to the sweeping victory.

CM Nitish Kumar thanks voters, PM Modi after emphatic victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that 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." <figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251114/image-1763121042490.jpg"></figure>“I appreciate every NDA Karyakarta for the hardwork they’ve put in over the recent months. They have worked among the people, explained our development agenda and even countered the lies of the Opposition. They are remarkable indeed!,” the PM added. “In the coming times, we will do even more for Bihar’s progress, Bihar’s infrastructure and Bihar’s culture. We will ensure that the State’s Yuva Shakti and Nari Shakti get many opportunities to lead a life of prosperity,” PM Modi assured.

Victory of good governance, development and social justice: PM Modi thanks voters for thumping win

“Heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated workers and office-bearers on the resounding victory of the BJP-NDA alliance in the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, and salutations to the people and the masses! This historic victory is a stamp of the unwavering trust of the people of Bihar in the development-oriented guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji and the public-welfare policies of the double-engine government. This mandate is an endorsement of the path of development, good governance, prosperity, and stability on which the new Bihar is advancing with confidence,” UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;बिहार विधान सभा चुनाव में भाजपा-एनडीए गठबंधन की प्रचंड विजय की समर्पित कार्यकर्ताओं, पदाधिकारियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं जनता-जनार्दन का अभिनंदन!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;यह ऐतिहासिक विजय आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@narendramodi&lt;/a&gt; जी के विकासोन्मुख मार्गदर्शन और डबल इंजन सरकार की लोक-कल्याणकारी नीतियों पर…&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1989286339976860003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;November 14, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | 'This historic victory is a stamp on PM Modi's leadership and the public-welfare policies of the double-engine government': Yogi Adityanath

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Bhopal | On NDA heading towards a landslide victory in &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiharElection2025?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#BiharElection2025&lt;/a&gt;, Congress MP Digvijay Singh says, &amp;quot;My suspicion turned out to be true. This whole game is of manipulated voter lists and manipulated EVMs...&amp;quot; &lt;a href="https://t.co/OgC8O4wR1Z"&gt;pic.twitter.com/OgC8O4wR1Z&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989291556034289909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;November 14, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | 'This whole game is of manipulated voter lists and manipulated EVMs': Senior Congress Leader Digvijay Singh on NDA victory 

The Janata Dal (United) secured five seats in Bihar, including Mokama, and was ahead in 79 additional constituencies, according to Election Commission data. Former Bihar minister Rana Randhir of the BJP successfully defended the Madhuban seat for a third consecutive term with a winning margin of 5,492 votes. Meanwhile, BJP's Raju Kumar Singh captured the Sahebganj constituency with a lead of 13,522 votes. First winner for the RJD - Ramanand Yadav comes from the Fatuha seat. He won by nearly 8,000 votes, defeating LJP (Ram Vilas) and Jan Suraaj candidates.

 Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | 5 JD(U) candidates, 2 BJP and 1 RJD Candidate declared winner by ECI 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "...I assure the people of Bihar and especially our mothers and sisters that with the hope and trust with which you have given this mandate to the NDA, under the leadership of Modi ji, the NDA government will fulfill it with even greater dedication..."&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;ज्ञान, परिश्रम और लोकतंत्र की रक्षक ‘बिहार भूमि’ की जनता को कोटि-कोटि नमन।&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;बिहारवासियों द्वारा NDA को यह प्रचंड जनादेश, बिहार में विकास, महिलाओं की सुरक्षा, सुशासन और गरीब कल्याण की NDA की संकल्प सेवा पर जनता की मुहर है। पिछले 11 सालों में मोदी जी ने बिहार के लिए दिल खोलकर कार्य…&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1989284478175576520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;November 14, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;"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 Rahul Gandhi's leadership, the Congress party has reached the last position in Bihar today. &lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;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।&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;बिहार की जनता ने पूरे देश का मूड बता दिया है कि मतदाता…&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1989284527861370897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;November 14, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | 'Every Single vote of the people of Bihar is symbol of faith in Modi govt's policies against infiltrators': Union Home Minister Amit Shah

While the Mahagathbandhan faces a rout, there may be some relief for Tejashwi Yadav. The RJD candidate, who had long been trailing on the Raghopur seat since morning, is now fighting back, leading by over 3,000 votes.

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | RJD's Tejashwi Yadav now leading in home turf for the first time 

In Mokama constituency, JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh won with 91,416 votes, holding a margin of 28,206 over his RJD's Veena Devi after the final round of vote counting. &nbsp;

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | Jailed JD(U) leader Anant Kumar Singh claims Mokama seat by over 28,000 votes

The Election Commission of India has declared Maheshwar Hazari, &nbsp;JD(U)'s candidate, as the winner of the Kalyanpur seat.

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | JD(U) wins Kalyanpur constituency, first winner of polls declared

Veteran leader Lalu Yadav's political heir and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is trailing BJP’s Santosh Kumar by 7,500 votes, as per the latest ECI data.

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Folk singer Maithili Thakur may become the youngest legislator in Bihar's history. At 25, Thakur, a celebrated Maithili and Bhojpuri singer, joined the PM Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in October and was fielded from Alinagar constituency. She is currently leading with more than 8,000 votes.&nbsp;

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | BJP's Maithili Thakur to become Bihar’s youngest MLA? 

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Congratulations to the people of Bihar. The way they have risen above the boundaries of caste and community to cast their votes, it is a vote of hope and trust... The public has seen the work done by Nitish Kumar. They also remember and have seen Lalu Prasad's jungle raj... I am proud that our Bihar has stood up to walk on the path of development.”

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | 'Bihar has stood up to walk on path of development': BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | BJP leading in 95 seats, JD(U) in 82, as per trends

The National Democratic Alliance is heading towards setting a new milestone in the 2025 Bihar elections, as it has crossed the 200-mark in the latest trends.

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | NDA crosses 200-mark as per ECI trends

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Madgaon: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP workers celebrate the NDA's lead in the Bihar elections 2025. &lt;a href="https://t.co/SvFvVY6VBQ"&gt;pic.twitter.com/SvFvVY6VBQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989260938042830858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;November 14, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, BJP workers celebrate the NDA's lead in the Bihar elections 2025

NDA - 203 MGB - 33 JSP - 0 OTH - 7

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | Trends at 2:40 pm

Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said, "I congratulate all the people of Bihar who trust the BJP, JDU, and LJP. We are securing more than a two-thirds majority... people, this time, rejected the 'Katta,' corruption, 'jungle raj'... A double-engine government is coming in Bihar..."

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | 'People rejected the Katta, corruption, jungle raj': Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj

Bihar Elections 2025, held in two phases on Nov 6 and 11, saw record voter turnout. Exit polls largely predict an NDA win, though Axis My India suggests a close fight with the Mahagathbandhan. Results today will reveal if NDA retains power and whether Nitish Kumar remains CM.

Bihar Election 2025 Results Live Updates | Bihar Election 2025 was conducted in two phases - November 6 and November 11. The counting of votes is taking place today (Nov 14). The exit polls have predicted a victory for National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Out of 12 exit polls, 11 have predicted NDA's victory. Axis My India predicted that the ruling NDA may even fall short of the majority mark, suggesting a neck-to-neck fight with Mahagathbandhan (MGB). The majority mark in the 243-member Bihar's Assembly seat is 122. Bihar registered a spectacular voter turnout in the first phase with 121 constituencies recording a total of 65.08 per cent voting. The second phase on November 11 saw 69.20 per cent voter turnout. The Election Commission of India termed the voter turnout as 'historic high'- the highest in the state since 1951. The major parties are Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), Mukesh Sahni’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustan Awami Morcha (HAM), Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM. Tej Pratap Yadav's new party Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) is also in fray. In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. The NDA alliance won 125 seats (BJP 74, JDU 42, others 9), while the RJD won 75, Congress 19, and others 16. Although JDU was the junior partner in the alliance with fewer seats in its kitty, Nitish Kumar was chosen as the Chief Minister. However, in 2022, he ditched the NDA and joined Mahagathbandhan and became the CM again. He then stitched an anti-BJP group - the INDIA alliance - only to exit it in 2024 and returned to NDA fold. This time he became the CM again for the ninth time. Will NDA win the Bihar Elections 2025? Who will be the big brother - BJP or JDU? Will Nitish Kumar be the CM again? All questioned will be answered today in this LIVE coverage

Bihar Election 2025 Results LIVE updates | NDA takes it all in Bihar polls as it inches closer to its best-ever tally with leading more than 200 seats. The opposition is staring at a humiliating defeat as Congress is leading on just one seat, while RJD is leading on 24 seats.

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