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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned for BJP in Bihar on Tuesday and said that the NDA’s victory in the assembly polls will “wipe away all signs of slavery” and Mohiuddinnagar, a block in Samastipur district, will be renamed “Mohan Nagar”. Yogi, who had a whirlwind tour of the poll-bound state on the final day of campaigning for the first phase of polls, made the remark at a rally in Mohiuddinnagar constituency. “Brothers and sisters, I urge you to move forward in the direction of renaming Mohiuddinnagar as Mohan Nagar. It is possible. Let go of all signs of slavery. We did the same in Uttar Pradesh, where we renamed Faizabad as Ayodhya and Allahabad as Prayagraj,” the UP CM said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">अब मोहिउद्दीननगर का नाम मोहन नगर करने की दिशा में आगे बढ़ जाइए। ऐसा कार्य कर दीजिए कि गुलामी के अंश समाप्त हो जाएं... <a href="https://t.co/sNAcIGEG18">pic.twitter.com/sNAcIGEG18</a>&mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1985638398799851833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/towering-republican-and-46th-us-vice-president-dick-cheney-dies-at-84-1762257177051">Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84</a>&nbsp;“When resolute leaders take over, they act as per their convictions. Be it in the direction of generating employment for the youth or preserving cultural heritage,” said Yogi, who is also the head priest of Gorakshdham shrine in Gorakhpur.The BJP has given the ticket for Mohiuddinnagar seat to sitting MLA Rajesh Kumar Singh, whose principal rival is RJD’s Ejya Yadav, who won the seat in 2015 but could not retain it five years later.BJP leaders in Bihar have, for some time, been insisting that the names of places with roots in the Indo-Islamic composite culture be changed, but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar differs in opinion.The CM also did not agree to a suggestion by BJP leaders that Bakhtiyarpur, his birthplace on the outskirts of Patna, be renamed as “Nitish Nagar”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-indirectly-funded-zohran-mamdani-for-new-york-election-here-s-what-linda-sarsour-claims-1762256012649">Hamas indirectly funded Zohran Mamdani for New York election? Here’s what Linda Sarsour claims</a><h2>Campaigning ends for first phase, voting on Thursday Nov. 6</h2>&nbsp;The campaign for the first phase of polling in the Bihar Election 2025 came to an end on Tuesday evening ahead of the polling on November 6. Voters of 121 constituencies, spread across 18 districts, will vote in the first phase. Polling for the remaining 122 seats will be held in the second phase on November 11.&nbsp;All eyes are on the important leaders in fray in the first phase, including RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, his brother Tej Pratap Yadav of Janshakti Janata Dal, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and BJP’s star candidate, singer Maithili Thakur.&nbsp;WATCH: Top Earners Drive US Growth As Wealth Gap Grows<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/top-earners-drive-us-growth-as-wealth-gap-grows-1762262577980/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/top-earners-drive-us-growth-as-wealth-gap-grows-1762262577980/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

BJP leaders in Bihar have been insisting that the names of places with roots in the Indo-Islamic composite culture be changed, but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar differs in opinion. Nitish did not agree to a suggestion that his birthplace Bakhtiyarpur be renamed as “Nitish Nagar”.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned for BJP in Bihar on Tuesday and said that the NDA’s victory in the assembly polls will “wipe away all signs of slavery” and Mohiuddinnagar, a block in Samastipur district, will be renamed “Mohan Nagar”. Yogi, who had a whirlwind tour of the poll-bound state on the final day of campaigning for the first phase of polls, made the remark at a rally in Mohiuddinnagar constituency. “Brothers and sisters, I urge you to move forward in the direction of renaming Mohiuddinnagar as Mohan Nagar. It is possible. Let go of all signs of slavery. We did the same in Uttar Pradesh, where we renamed Faizabad as Ayodhya and Allahabad as Prayagraj,” the UP CM said.

BJP leaders in Bihar have been insisting that the names of places with roots in the Indo-Islamic composite culture be changed, but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar differs in opinion. Nitish did not agree to a suggestion that his birthplace Bakhtiyarpur be renamed as “Nitish Nagar”.

‘Vote for NDA, will rename Bihar’s Mohiuddinnagar as Mohan Nagar’: Yogi Adityanath

The Parsa assembly seat is one of the 243 constituencies in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, which is a part of the Saran district in Bihar. Previously, this seat was a part of the Chapra Lok Sabha constituency. Parsa constituency is a general seat, and not reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the Scheduled Caste (SC).&nbsp;From this seat, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Chhote Lal Ray won in the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections after defeating Janata Dal-United (JD-U) candidate Chandrika Rai, with a margin of 16,945 votes.<h3>Poll date of the Parsa Assembly</h3>Voting for the Parsa constituency is scheduled to be held in the first phase on November 6, and results for the two phases will be announced on November 14, along with the other 242 Assembly constituencies of Bihar.&nbsp;Based on data of the Election Commission of India (ECI), there were 2,66,693 voters, which includes 1,40,227 males, 1,26,464 females and two-thirds of the gender in Parsa during the 2020 Bihar elections. In the 2015 Bihar polls, the total number of voters was 2,49,874, which included 1,34,301 males, 1,15,572 females and one-third gender.<h3>Parsa Assembly Election 2025 key candidates</h3>Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Karishma, Jan Suraaj Party's (JSP) Mosaheb Mahto and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) Chhote Lal Rai are the key candidates in the Parsa constituency of Bihar. Meanwhile, the RJD is in alliance with the Congress, Left parties and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) in Bihar. Whereas, the JD-U is in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM).<h3>Past winners</h3>In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, RJD’s Chhote Lal Ray secured victory with 68,316 votes (44.36 per cent), defeating JD(U)’s Chandrika Rai, who polled 51,023 votes (33.13 per cent). LJP’s Rakesh Kumar Singh came third with 12,186 votes (7.91 per cent).&nbsp;In the 2015 polls, RJD’s Chandrika Rai won the seat with 77,211 votes (55.91 per cent), defeating LJP’s Chhote Lal Ray, who garnered 34,876 votes (25.26 per cent). NOTA stood third with 6,030 votes (4.37 per cent).&nbsp;<ul><li>2020: Chhote Lal Ray (RJD)</li><li>2015: Chandrika Rai (RJD)</li><li>2010: Chhote Lal Ray (JD-U)</li><li>2005: Chhote Lal Ray (JD-U)</li><li>2000: Chandrika Rai (RJD)</li><li>1995: Chandrika Rai (Janata Dal)</li><li>1990: Chandrika Rai (Independent)</li><li>1985: Chandrika Rai (Congress)</li><li>1981: Parvati Devi (Congress)</li><li>1980: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress)</li><li>1977: Ramanand Prasad Yadav (Janata Party)</li><li>1972: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress)</li><li>1967: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress)</li><li>1957: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress)</li><li>1952: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress)</li></ul>

Voting for the Parsa constituency is scheduled to be held in the first phase on November 6, and results for the two phases will be announced on November 14, along with the other 242 Assembly constituencies of Bihar.



The Parsa assembly seat is one of the 243 constituencies in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, which is a part of the Saran district in Bihar. Previously, this seat was a part of the Chapra Lok Sabha constituency. Parsa constituency is a general seat, and not reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the Scheduled Caste (SC). From this seat, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Chhote Lal Ray won in the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections after defeating Janata Dal-United (JD-U) candidate Chandrika Rai, with a margin of 16,945 votes. Poll date of the Parsa Assembly Voting for the Parsa constituency is scheduled to be held in the first phase on November 6, and results for the two phases will be announced on November 14, along with the other 242 Assembly constituencies of Bihar. Based on data of the Election Commission of India (ECI), there were 2,66,693 voters, which includes 1,40,227 males, 1,26,464 females and two-thirds of the gender in Parsa during the 2020 Bihar elections. In the 2015 Bihar polls, the total number of voters was 2,49,874, which included 1,34,301 males, 1,15,572 females and one-third gender. Parsa Assembly Election 2025 key candidates Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Karishma, Jan Suraaj Party's (JSP) Mosaheb Mahto and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) Chhote Lal Rai are the key candidates in the Parsa constituency of Bihar. Meanwhile, the RJD is in alliance with the Congress, Left parties and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) in Bihar. Whereas, the JD-U is in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). Past winners In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, RJD’s Chhote Lal Ray secured victory with 68,316 votes (44.36 per cent), defeating JD(U)’s Chandrika Rai, who polled 51,023 votes (33.13 per cent). LJP’s Rakesh Kumar Singh came third with 12,186 votes (7.91 per cent). In the 2015 polls, RJD’s Chandrika Rai won the seat with 77,211 votes (55.91 per cent), defeating LJP’s Chhote Lal Ray, who garnered 34,876 votes (25.26 per cent). NOTA stood third with 6,030 votes (4.37 per cent). 2020: Chhote Lal Ray (RJD) 2015: Chandrika Rai (RJD) 2010: Chhote Lal Ray (JD-U) 2005: Chhote Lal Ray (JD-U) 2000: Chandrika Rai (RJD) 1995: Chandrika Rai (Janata Dal) 1990: Chandrika Rai (Independent) 1985: Chandrika Rai (Congress) 1981: Parvati Devi (Congress) 1980: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress) 1977: Ramanand Prasad Yadav (Janata Party) 1972: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress) 1967: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress) 1957: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress) 1952: Daroga Prasad Rai (Congress)

Voting for the Parsa constituency is scheduled to be held in the first phase on November 6, and results for the two phases will be announced on November 14, along with the other 242 Assembly constituencies of Bihar.

Bihar Election 2025: Who will win high-stakes battle for Parsa seat? Know key candidates, poll date, past winners

Come Thursday (November 6), Bihar will hold its first phase of voting in the assembly elections and all the focus will be on the small but politically hot seat of Mokama located in the Patna district. The constituency is not an ordinary one. Mokama has been a place where the exercise of power and the winning of votes combine, where elections depend more on personal relations and loyalties than they do on the political and the promises made. This time the seat has again been the talk of the town — but for the same old reasons: a rivalry that is based on blood, politics, and status.<h2>Why Mokama is important?</h2>The political history of Mokama is just like the history of Bihar. The seat, about 90 kilometers from Patna, is in the Bhumihar-dominated area, which has produced strongmen who have won people's respect — and sometimes scare— for a long time. Mokama has always been a litmus test of power in Central Bihar. Its possessor not only gets an assembly seat but also a strong position over a politically volatile area that has a direct impact on several neighbouring constituencies. Mokama has become a metaphor in recent times for the state’s democracy being influenced still by “powerful criminal” politics, a mixture of power, crime, and community influence.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-who-will-win-from-karakat-assembly-constituency-know-key-candidates-history-past-winners-1762254466356">Bihar Elections 2025: Who will win from Karakat assembly constituency? Know key candidates, history, past winners</a><h2>Anant Singh: From gangster to politician</h2>The eye of the Mokama storm is Anant Singh, the candidate of the Janata Dal (United). Known as “Chhote Sarkar”, Singh’s name is associated with both fear and admiration. Singh has been elected a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Mokama four times and at one time had a very close contact with the current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who often was referred to as his muscleman in the area. However, over the years, Singh's increasing power and his long list of criminal cases turned him into a controversial person even in his party.&nbsp;In October 2025, just before the elections, Anant Singh was arrested in connection to the death of Jan Suraaj worker, Dularchand Yadav. The murder took place in a small area called Mokama, where Yadav, a leader from Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj movement, was shot dead. As per the police, the murder of Yadav took place amidst the fight between the Jan Suraaj party supporters and Anant Singh's supporters. The JD(U) candidate was charged with serious offenses like murder and criminal conspiracy and was arrested. His arrest has not only caused turmoil in his campaign but also has cast a shadow over the election with the “strongman politics” issue being raised.&nbsp;On the contrary, Singh still has the loyalty of some voters who view him as the guardian of the locality— the one who “gets things done,” albeit by using force. His supporters label the case as politically motivated and claim that it was deliberately orchestrated to diminish his electoral prospects. For many residents of Mokama, Anant Singh is a representation of both the shadow and the persistent reality of the political scene in Bihar— a man who’s got the fear of many and the respect of the “Robin Hood” believers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-will-tej-pratap-put-out-rjd-candidate-s-lantern-and-fix-his-blackbaord-in-mahua-tejashwi-yadav-lalu-yadav-1762241543748">Bihar Elections 2025: Will Tej Pratap extinguish RJD's 'lantern' and fix his 'blackboard' in Mahua</a><h2>Veena Devi: The legacy challenger</h2>Coming up against him is Veena Devi, the candidate from RJD, and she is the wife of former Member of Parliament (MP), Surajbhan Singh, who was another heavyweight from the same Bhumihar-dominated area. The candidacy of Veena Devi has turned Mokama into a battlefield of two legacies — both based on power and influence, but now fighting under different political colours.&nbsp;Veena Devi herself is not unfamiliar with politics. She has been an MP from Munger and has been actively participating in local politics for a long time with her husband. The main theme of her campaign has been “nyay aur vikas” — justice and development — and at the same time, through her family's long political contributions to the region, she is reminding the voters. For RJD, Veena Devi is the personification of both continuity and change — continuity because of the Surajbhan family’s very strong local network; and change due to her promise to take Mokama elections out of the violence and intimidation that have been the hallmarks of the elections in the region.&nbsp;With her rallies, she has been able to attract huge crowds, particularly among women and younger voters, who regard her as a gentler yet equally strong counterpart to the JD(U) based on physical power. But still, the emotional burden of the Anant Singh name makes her path ahead pretty tough.<h2>Battleground Mokama</h2>Not only a constituency battle, but the Mokama election has also assumed a much larger role. It is considered as a test case for Bihar’s political morality —to what extent a candidate having serious criminal accusations could still influence the voters? Would the traditional power and the local strength overshadow the demand for honest governance? The JD(U) party feels that it is their pride to hold on to Mokama in spite of the controversies. For the RJD, the defeat of JD(U) here through Veena Devi would be a strong signal sent before the later phases of polling.

Bihar Elections 2025: Gangster-turned candidate Anant Singh vs Surajbhan Singh's legacy — Why Mokama matters in state polls

Come Thursday (November 6), Bihar will hold its first phase of voting in the assembly elections and all the focus will be on the small but politically hot seat of Mokama located in the Patna district. The constituency is not an ordinary one. Mokama has been a place where the exercise of power and the winning of votes combine, where elections depend more on personal relations and loyalties than they do on the political and the promises made. This time the seat has again been the talk of the town — but for the same old reasons: a rivalry that is based on blood, politics, and status. Why Mokama is important? The political history of Mokama is just like the history of Bihar. The seat, about 90 kilometers from Patna, is in the Bhumihar-dominated area, which has produced strongmen who have won people's respect — and sometimes scare— for a long time. Mokama has always been a litmus test of power in Central Bihar. Its possessor not only gets an assembly seat but also a strong position over a politically volatile area that has a direct impact on several neighbouring constituencies. Mokama has become a metaphor in recent times for the state’s democracy being influenced still by “powerful criminal” politics, a mixture of power, crime, and community influence. Also Read: Bihar Elections 2025: Who will win from Karakat assembly constituency? Know key candidates, history, past winners Anant Singh: From gangster to politician The eye of the Mokama storm is Anant Singh, the candidate of the Janata Dal (United). Known as “Chhote Sarkar”, Singh’s name is associated with both fear and admiration. Singh has been elected a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Mokama four times and at one time had a very close contact with the current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who often was referred to as his muscleman in the area. However, over the years, Singh's increasing power and his long list of criminal cases turned him into a controversial person even in his party. In October 2025, just before the elections, Anant Singh was arrested in connection to the death of Jan Suraaj worker, Dularchand Yadav. The murder took place in a small area called Mokama, where Yadav, a leader from Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj movement, was shot dead. As per the police, the murder of Yadav took place amidst the fight between the Jan Suraaj party supporters and Anant Singh's supporters. The JD(U) candidate was charged with serious offenses like murder and criminal conspiracy and was arrested. His arrest has not only caused turmoil in his campaign but also has cast a shadow over the election with the “strongman politics” issue being raised. On the contrary, Singh still has the loyalty of some voters who view him as the guardian of the locality— the one who “gets things done,” albeit by using force. His supporters label the case as politically motivated and claim that it was deliberately orchestrated to diminish his electoral prospects. For many residents of Mokama, Anant Singh is a representation of both the shadow and the persistent reality of the political scene in Bihar— a man who’s got the fear of many and the respect of the “Robin Hood” believers. Also Read: Bihar Elections 2025: Will Tej Pratap extinguish RJD's 'lantern' and fix his 'blackboard' in Mahua Veena Devi: The legacy challenger Coming up against him is Veena Devi, the candidate from RJD, and she is the wife of former Member of Parliament (MP), Surajbhan Singh, who was another heavyweight from the same Bhumihar-dominated area. The candidacy of Veena Devi has turned Mokama into a battlefield of two legacies — both based on power and influence, but now fighting under different political colours. Veena Devi herself is not unfamiliar with politics. She has been an MP from Munger and has been actively participating in local politics for a long time with her husband. The main theme of her campaign has been “nyay aur vikas” — justice and development — and at the same time, through her family's long political contributions to the region, she is reminding the voters. For RJD, Veena Devi is the personification of both continuity and change — continuity because of the Surajbhan family’s very strong local network; and change due to her promise to take Mokama elections out of the violence and intimidation that have been the hallmarks of the elections in the region. With her rallies, she has been able to attract huge crowds, particularly among women and younger voters, who regard her as a gentler yet equally strong counterpart to the JD(U) based on physical power. But still, the emotional burden of the Anant Singh name makes her path ahead pretty tough. Battleground Mokama Not only a constituency battle, but the Mokama election has also assumed a much larger role. It is considered as a test case for Bihar’s political morality —to what extent a candidate having serious criminal accusations could still influence the voters? Would the traditional power and the local strength overshadow the demand for honest governance? The JD(U) party feels that it is their pride to hold on to Mokama in spite of the controversies. For the RJD, the defeat of JD(U) here through Veena Devi would be a strong signal sent before the later phases of polling.

Mokama, a volatile seat in Patna district, sees gangster-turned-politician Anant Singh arrested before the polls and pitted against Veena Devi amid huge stakes in upcoming state polls

In a shocking incident in India's Chhattisgarh, a passenger train and a goods train collided on Tuesday (Nov 4). The tragedy happened in the Bilaspur district. Railway officials reported that six people have lost their lives and multiple people were injured in the incident.&nbsp;Sanjay Agrawal, DC, Bilaspur, says, "The last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train collided near Bilaspur. Four people have lost their lives in the accident. Rescue operation is underway..." Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asim-munir-to-get-more-powers-shehbaz-sharif-pitches-amendment-that-could-make-serious-changes-in-pakistani-constitution-1762263854774">Asim Munir to get more powers? Shehbaz Sharif pitches amendment that could make serious changes in Pakistani constitution</a>After the accident, the railway administration and local authorities rushed rescue. “MEMU train coach hit a goods train near Bilaspur station at about 16:00 hours. Two people have been injured in the incident. Railways have moved all the resources, and all measures are being ensured for the treatment of the injured," an official said.

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Railway officials reported that two passengers sustained injuries in the incident. No casualties reported so far. After the accident, the railway administration and local authorities rushed rescue.

In a shocking incident in India's Chhattisgarh, a passenger train and a goods train collided on Tuesday (Nov 4). The tragedy happened in the Bilaspur district. Railway officials reported that six people have lost their lives and multiple people were injured in the incident. Sanjay Agrawal, DC, Bilaspur, says, "The last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train collided near Bilaspur. Four people have lost their lives in the accident. Rescue operation is underway..." Also read: Asim Munir to get more powers? Shehbaz Sharif pitches amendment that could make serious changes in Pakistani constitution After the accident, the railway administration and local authorities rushed rescue. “MEMU train coach hit a goods train near Bilaspur station at about 16:00 hours. Two people have been injured in the incident. Railways have moved all the resources, and all measures are being ensured for the treatment of the injured," an official said.

Railway officials reported that two passengers sustained injuries in the incident. No casualties reported so far. After the accident, the railway administration and local authorities rushed rescue.

Passenger train collides with goods train in India’s Chhattisgarh, 6 killed. Details on rescue op here

&nbsp;Voting for the Karakat assembly constituency is scheduled to take place in Phase 2 on November 11, 2025, and the counting of the vote will be conducted on November 14, 2025. The Karakat seat will witness a tough contest between the BJP, JDU, LJP, and the RJD-Congress alliance. Ever since the Karakat assembly came into existence, a total of 14 assembly elections have been held so far, where Arun Singh Kushwaha of the Male (Liberation) party has won four times. The Samyukta Socialist Party, Congress, Janata Party, and Janata Dal have won twice each, while the JDU and RJD have won once each.<h3>Key candidates of the Karakat constituency</h3>All the key candidates from this constituency includes, Bandana Raj (BSP); Arun Singh (Vil-Ajnap Tola), CPIML(L); Amit Kumar Mishra (IND); Amit Upadhyay (IND); Arun Singh (Vil-Kurur) (IND); Ayodhya Ram (IND); Banshidhar Singh (IND); Jyoti Singh (IND); Mantu Chaudhary (IND); Mahabali Singh (JD(U)); Nirmal Sharma (JRJPA); Yogendra Singh (JSRAJPA); and Mohammad Irshad Khan (LJD).&nbsp;Established in 1967, the Karakat assembly constituency is a block located in the Bikramganj subdivision of the Rohtas district in Bihar, distinguished by both its geographical location and historical heritage. It is a general category seat and one of the six assembly segments of the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency.&nbsp;Arun Singh Kushwaha secured a victory in the 2020 assembly elections after a decade, when his party allied with the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). He defeated the BJP's Rajeshwar Raj by 18,189 votes. However, in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the Male candidate's lead was only 6,599 votes, giving the BJP hope that it can achieve its first victory in Karakat if it keeps its NDA allies united.&nbsp;Demographically, Karakat has approximately 17.61 per cent Scheduled Caste voters, while Muslim voters constitute about 8.6 per cent. It is primarily a rural area, with only 11.13 per cent of voters being urban. In the 2020 assembly election, 52.28 per cent of the 328,648 registered voters cast their ballots. The number of registered voters increased to 337,162 in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

The Karakat assembly constituency is a block located in the Bikramganj subdivision of the Rohtas district in Bihar, distinguished by both its geographical location and historical heritage.

Voting for the Karakat assembly constituency is scheduled to take place in Phase 2 on November 11, 2025, and the counting of the vote will be conducted on November 14, 2025. The Karakat seat will witness a tough contest between the BJP, JDU, LJP, and the RJD-Congress alliance. Ever since the Karakat assembly came into existence, a total of 14 assembly elections have been held so far, where Arun Singh Kushwaha of the Male (Liberation) party has won four times. The Samyukta Socialist Party, Congress, Janata Party, and Janata Dal have won twice each, while the JDU and RJD have won once each. Key candidates of the Karakat constituency All the key candidates from this constituency includes, Bandana Raj (BSP); Arun Singh (Vil-Ajnap Tola), CPIML(L); Amit Kumar Mishra (IND); Amit Upadhyay (IND); Arun Singh (Vil-Kurur) (IND); Ayodhya Ram (IND); Banshidhar Singh (IND); Jyoti Singh (IND); Mantu Chaudhary (IND); Mahabali Singh (JD(U)); Nirmal Sharma (JRJPA); Yogendra Singh (JSRAJPA); and Mohammad Irshad Khan (LJD). Established in 1967, the Karakat assembly constituency is a block located in the Bikramganj subdivision of the Rohtas district in Bihar, distinguished by both its geographical location and historical heritage. It is a general category seat and one of the six assembly segments of the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency. Arun Singh Kushwaha secured a victory in the 2020 assembly elections after a decade, when his party allied with the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). He defeated the BJP's Rajeshwar Raj by 18,189 votes. However, in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the Male candidate's lead was only 6,599 votes, giving the BJP hope that it can achieve its first victory in Karakat if it keeps its NDA allies united. Demographically, Karakat has approximately 17.61 per cent Scheduled Caste voters, while Muslim voters constitute about 8.6 per cent. It is primarily a rural area, with only 11.13 per cent of voters being urban. In the 2020 assembly election, 52.28 per cent of the 328,648 registered voters cast their ballots. The number of registered voters increased to 337,162 in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

The Karakat assembly constituency is a block located in the Bikramganj subdivision of the Rohtas district in Bihar, distinguished by both its geographical location and historical heritage.

Bihar Elections 2025: Who will win from Karakat assembly constituency? Know key candidates, history, past winners

Former Bihar CM Lalu Yadav's sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap are contesting the upcoming Bihar Elections from Raghopur and Mahua - two constituencies in Bihar's Vaishali district, separated by the mighty Ganga. However, the distance between the two sons seems to be greater. One, the younger scion, has been announced as the CM face for RJD's Mahagathbandhan alliance, while the elder son has been separated from the family and the party and is left to fight the elections on his own with his new party, Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD). Tej Pratap filed nomination only with a photo of his grandmother Marchhayiya Devi, while Tejashwi had his parents, the two former CMs of Bihar, by his side. Will the Karan-Arjun of Lalu Yadav's family come together anytime soon? Certainly not in this poll season!&nbsp;Read More: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-2025-will-tejashwi-yadav-retain-raghopur-seat-voting-date-previous-poll-result-and-more-1762185913463">Bihar Election 2025: Will Tejashwi Yadav retain Raghopur seat? Voting date, previous poll result and more</a><h2>Tej Pratap's Past and Present</h2>Tej Pratap Yadav is contesting from Mahua after a gap of five years. He is the sitting MLA from the Hasanpur constituency, but he ditched Hasanpur to turn to Mahua this poll season. In the 2015 elections, he had won from the Mahua constituency. Now, he faces his former party colleague, RJD’s sitting MLA Mukesh Kumar Raushan, and National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA’s) candidate from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)’s (LJP(RV)) Sanjay Singh. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj has given a ticket to Indrajeet Pradhan. Asman Parveen, denied a JDU ticket, is running as an independent. Polling in Mahua will take place on November 6.&nbsp;Months ahead of the elections, Tej Pratap Yadav was in the midst of controversies after a photo of Tej Pratap with a woman was shared from Tej Pratap’s profile, claiming that the two have been in a relationship for 12 years. While Tej Pratap claimed that his profile was hacked and the post was shared with an intention to "defame" him, controversy exploded, questioning the Lalu family about his previous marriage. Tej Pratap married Aishwarya Rai, the daughter of Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of a former Bihar Chief Minister, Daroga Prasad Rai, in 2018. However, things soured between the two, and Aishwarya left, accusing Tej Pratap of domestic violence and drug addiction.&nbsp;<h2>Mahua and ‘Lalu’ link</h2>While Mahua traditionally has a strong RJD vote base, the shift of Tej Pratap from his father's party to his own new outfit has left the voters conflicted. "Yadav's votes will be split between Tej Pratap and the RJD. People have not forgotten Lalu Yadav," said 43-year-old Ramesh Yadav, a resident of a village in Mahua. Several other residents said that family feuds are common in the state. "What matters is that he is Lalu's son," another voter said. Despite this, Tejashwi campaigned for the RJD candidate in the area, inviting sharp criticism from his elder brother.&nbsp;The contest is proving a challenge for Tej Pratap due to his tensions with his family, even as he is banking on the establishment of a medical college. The story of the medical college dates back to 2015, when RJD was in power with Nitish as the Mahagathbandhan CM and Tej Pratap as the health minister of the state. He had placed the stone for the medical college in Mahua, which is now complete, and locals have credited Tej Pratap for the same, even as the elder Yadav scion had shifted his base from Mahua to Hasanpur in 2020.&nbsp;While brusque Tej Pratap, a flute player and a Shiv Bhakht - known for his colourful vlogs and a controversial personal life, is trying to establish his own clout and testing the waters beyond his family's name, it is interesting to see if the voters will rely on their present memory or vote based on their loyalty to Lalu Prasad Yadav.&nbsp;

Lalu Yadav’s sons face off in Bihar Elections 2025 — Tejashwi Yadav leads RJD from Raghopur, while Tej Pratap, now with his new party JJD, contests from Mahua. Once united, the brothers are now rivals amid family rifts, voter splits, and Mahua’s legacy of loyalty to Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Former Bihar CM Lalu Yadav's sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap are contesting the upcoming Bihar Elections from Raghopur and Mahua - two constituencies in Bihar's Vaishali district, separated by the mighty Ganga. However, the distance between the two sons seems to be greater. One, the younger scion, has been announced as the CM face for RJD's Mahagathbandhan alliance, while the elder son has been separated from the family and the party and is left to fight the elections on his own with his new party, Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD). Tej Pratap filed nomination only with a photo of his grandmother Marchhayiya Devi, while Tejashwi had his parents, the two former CMs of Bihar, by his side. Will the Karan-Arjun of Lalu Yadav's family come together anytime soon? Certainly not in this poll season! Read More: Bihar Election 2025: Will Tejashwi Yadav retain Raghopur seat? Voting date, previous poll result and more Tej Pratap's Past and Present Tej Pratap Yadav is contesting from Mahua after a gap of five years. He is the sitting MLA from the Hasanpur constituency, but he ditched Hasanpur to turn to Mahua this poll season. In the 2015 elections, he had won from the Mahua constituency. Now, he faces his former party colleague, RJD’s sitting MLA Mukesh Kumar Raushan, and National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA’s) candidate from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)’s (LJP(RV)) Sanjay Singh. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj has given a ticket to Indrajeet Pradhan. Asman Parveen, denied a JDU ticket, is running as an independent. Polling in Mahua will take place on November 6. Months ahead of the elections, Tej Pratap Yadav was in the midst of controversies after a photo of Tej Pratap with a woman was shared from Tej Pratap’s profile, claiming that the two have been in a relationship for 12 years. While Tej Pratap claimed that his profile was hacked and the post was shared with an intention to "defame" him, controversy exploded, questioning the Lalu family about his previous marriage. Tej Pratap married Aishwarya Rai, the daughter of Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of a former Bihar Chief Minister, Daroga Prasad Rai, in 2018. However, things soured between the two, and Aishwarya left, accusing Tej Pratap of domestic violence and drug addiction. Mahua and ‘Lalu’ link While Mahua traditionally has a strong RJD vote base, the shift of Tej Pratap from his father's party to his own new outfit has left the voters conflicted. "Yadav's votes will be split between Tej Pratap and the RJD. People have not forgotten Lalu Yadav," said 43-year-old Ramesh Yadav, a resident of a village in Mahua. Several other residents said that family feuds are common in the state. "What matters is that he is Lalu's son," another voter said. Despite this, Tejashwi campaigned for the RJD candidate in the area, inviting sharp criticism from his elder brother. The contest is proving a challenge for Tej Pratap due to his tensions with his family, even as he is banking on the establishment of a medical college. The story of the medical college dates back to 2015, when RJD was in power with Nitish as the Mahagathbandhan CM and Tej Pratap as the health minister of the state. He had placed the stone for the medical college in Mahua, which is now complete, and locals have credited Tej Pratap for the same, even as the elder Yadav scion had shifted his base from Mahua to Hasanpur in 2020. While brusque Tej Pratap, a flute player and a Shiv Bhakht - known for his colourful vlogs and a controversial personal life, is trying to establish his own clout and testing the waters beyond his family's name, it is interesting to see if the voters will rely on their present memory or vote based on their loyalty to Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Lalu Yadav’s sons face off in Bihar Elections 2025 — Tejashwi Yadav leads RJD from Raghopur, while Tej Pratap, now with his new party JJD, contests from Mahua. Once united, the brothers are now rivals amid family rifts, voter splits, and Mahua’s legacy of loyalty to Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Bihar Elections 2025: Will Tej Pratap extinguish RJD's 'lantern' and fix his 'blackboard' in Mahua

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha of the BJP witnesses a keen contest as the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections have turned the spotlight back on Lakhisarai, where he is eyeing a fourth consecutive win since first capturing the seat in 2010.&nbsp;The main competitors of the prominent Bhumihar leader are Suraj Kumar of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), along with Congress candidate Amaresh Kumar and Sukhdev Yadav of Janshakti Janta Dal, aiming to harness anti-incumbency sentiment and address local employment and mining issues.&nbsp;This battle carries symbolic weight for the BJP, which is seen as a test of the party’s reach in rural Bihar amid attacks from the opposition over unemployment and governance.<h3>Constituency profile</h3>The district’s administrative hub, Lakhisarai, has long been known for its political significance. Formed after being separated from Munger district in 1994, it is one of six Assembly constituencies that fall under the Munger Lok Sabha seat and has gone through 11 Assembly elections since its establishment in 1977.&nbsp;Over the decades, the constituency has seen power alternate among parties like the Janata Party, Congress, Janata Dal (United), and Rashtriya Janata Dal. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party has maintained a stronger presence, winning the seat five times. With a diverse electorate comprising OBC, EBC, upper-caste, and Muslim voters, Lakhisarai continues to be one of Bihar’s most politically active and aware constituencies.<h3>Past winners of the Lakhisarai constituency</h3>In the 2010 Assembly polls, the BJP performed outstandingly in Lakhisarai with a comfortable margin of 41.5 per cent. After these elections, the &nbsp;BJP registered its growing influence in the Munger area. In the next assembly election, Vijay Kumar Sinha secured 75,901 votes, with a vote share of 40.79 per cent, defeating JD(U)’s Ramanand Mandal, who polled 69,345 votes (37.27 per cent).&nbsp;The 2020 Assembly election produced a comparable result, albeit with a narrower margin. BJP’s Vijay Kumar Sinha secured 38.2 per cent of the votes, defeating Congress candidate Aman Raj, who garnered 63,729 votes, or 32.8 per cent. Independent contender Sujeet Kumar finished third with 11,570 votes, accounting for 5.96 per cent.

Lakhisarai has long been known for its political significance. Formed after being separated from Munger district in 1994, it is one of six Assembly constituencies that fall under the Munger Lok Sabha seat and has gone through 11 Assembly elections since its establishment in 1977.

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha of the BJP witnesses a keen contest as the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections have turned the spotlight back on Lakhisarai, where he is eyeing a fourth consecutive win since first capturing the seat in 2010. The main competitors of the prominent Bhumihar leader are Suraj Kumar of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), along with Congress candidate Amaresh Kumar and Sukhdev Yadav of Janshakti Janta Dal, aiming to harness anti-incumbency sentiment and address local employment and mining issues. This battle carries symbolic weight for the BJP, which is seen as a test of the party’s reach in rural Bihar amid attacks from the opposition over unemployment and governance. Constituency profile The district’s administrative hub, Lakhisarai, has long been known for its political significance. Formed after being separated from Munger district in 1994, it is one of six Assembly constituencies that fall under the Munger Lok Sabha seat and has gone through 11 Assembly elections since its establishment in 1977. Over the decades, the constituency has seen power alternate among parties like the Janata Party, Congress, Janata Dal (United), and Rashtriya Janata Dal. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party has maintained a stronger presence, winning the seat five times. With a diverse electorate comprising OBC, EBC, upper-caste, and Muslim voters, Lakhisarai continues to be one of Bihar’s most politically active and aware constituencies. Past winners of the Lakhisarai constituency In the 2010 Assembly polls, the BJP performed outstandingly in Lakhisarai with a comfortable margin of 41.5 per cent. After these elections, the BJP registered its growing influence in the Munger area. In the next assembly election, Vijay Kumar Sinha secured 75,901 votes, with a vote share of 40.79 per cent, defeating JD(U)’s Ramanand Mandal, who polled 69,345 votes (37.27 per cent). The 2020 Assembly election produced a comparable result, albeit with a narrower margin. BJP’s Vijay Kumar Sinha secured 38.2 per cent of the votes, defeating Congress candidate Aman Raj, who garnered 63,729 votes, or 32.8 per cent. Independent contender Sujeet Kumar finished third with 11,570 votes, accounting for 5.96 per cent.

Lakhisarai has long been known for its political significance. Formed after being separated from Munger district in 1994, it is one of six Assembly constituencies that fall under the Munger Lok Sabha seat and has gone through 11 Assembly elections since its establishment in 1977.

Bihar Elections 2025: Will Vijay Kumar Sinha secure his 4th straight win from Lakhisarai constituency? Know key candidates

Intimate visuals of women getting routine gynaecological checkups at a Gujarat hospital became the fodder for porn fetishes of deranged individuals online, unveiling a disturbing cyber scandal that has shocked India. All it took for this appalling crime was "admin 123" — administrative carelessness, something as simple as sticking with the default password of a hospital CCTV system. Here's how carelessness snowballed into the privacy of thousands of Indian women becoming fetish material.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-best-mayor-potus-endorses-cuomo-for-nyc-mayor-says-will-stop-federal-funding-if-communist-candidate-zohran-mamdani-wins-1762229434725">Trump’s 'best NYC mayor'? POTUS endorses Cuomo, says will stop federal funding if 'Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani' wins</a><h2>Sensitive videos sold for profit</h2>Reports suggest that hackers breached the CCTV footage of a leading maternity hospital in Gujarat's Rajkot — Payal Maternity Hospital, stealing hours of intimate footage of women. This footage consisted of videos of pregnant or expecting women undergoing routine checkups in the hospital's gynaecological ward. The videos spanned months, starting in January 2024 to early December 2024, reported The Times of India. The shocking crime came to light after teaser clips of the videos from the Rajkot hospital were posted online on YouTube channels like "Megha Mbbs" and "cp monda".The perpetrators behind the repulsive crime were finally apprehended this February, but not before they managed to steal around 50,000 clips from hospitals across the country.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-how-am-i-at-fault-andhra-temple-founder-blames-devotees-for-stampede-that-killed-9-1762137157690">'How am I at fault?': Andhra temple founder denies poor management concerns, blames devotees for stampede that killed 9</a><h2>Footage sold on Telegram and on porn sites</h2>According to the report, viewers of the teaser on YouTube were led to Telegram groups to but the footage, which was sold for anywhere between ₹700 to ₹4,000. The over 50,000 videos, according to investigators, were from "compromised CCTV dashboards" of hospitals across the country, "including in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Delhi".Not just hospitals, the compromised CCTV belonged to schools, corporate houses, cinema halls, factories, and even private residences. While the sick minds behind the cyber hack were arrested in February 2025, investigators discovered that the videos were still available on Telegram, at least until June of this year. Investigators found that most of these CCTV systems still use factory-set passwords like "admin123", which are easily available online.&nbsp;

After teaser videos of pregnant women undergoing gynaecological checkups were discovered on YouTube and Telegram, a sickening porn scandal involving thousands of women has been unveiled. Here's everything you need to know about how pregnant women became victims of sickening fetish online.

Intimate visuals of women getting routine gynaecological checkups at a Gujarat hospital became the fodder for porn fetishes of deranged individuals online, unveiling a disturbing cyber scandal that has shocked India. All it took for this appalling crime was "admin 123" — administrative carelessness, something as simple as sticking with the default password of a hospital CCTV system. Here's how carelessness snowballed into the privacy of thousands of Indian women becoming fetish material. Also read | Trump’s 'best NYC mayor'? POTUS endorses Cuomo, says will stop federal funding if 'Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani' wins Sensitive videos sold for profit Reports suggest that hackers breached the CCTV footage of a leading maternity hospital in Gujarat's Rajkot — Payal Maternity Hospital, stealing hours of intimate footage of women. This footage consisted of videos of pregnant or expecting women undergoing routine checkups in the hospital's gynaecological ward. The videos spanned months, starting in January 2024 to early December 2024, reported The Times of India. The shocking crime came to light after teaser clips of the videos from the Rajkot hospital were posted online on YouTube channels like "Megha Mbbs" and "cp monda". The perpetrators behind the repulsive crime were finally apprehended this February, but not before they managed to steal around 50,000 clips from hospitals across the country. Also read | 'How am I at fault?': Andhra temple founder denies poor management concerns, blames devotees for stampede that killed 9 Footage sold on Telegram and on porn sites According to the report, viewers of the teaser on YouTube were led to Telegram groups to but the footage, which was sold for anywhere between ₹700 to ₹4,000. The over 50,000 videos, according to investigators, were from "compromised CCTV dashboards" of hospitals across the country, "including in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Delhi". Not just hospitals, the compromised CCTV belonged to schools, corporate houses, cinema halls, factories, and even private residences. While the sick minds behind the cyber hack were arrested in February 2025, investigators discovered that the videos were still available on Telegram, at least until June of this year. Investigators found that most of these CCTV systems still use factory-set passwords like "admin123", which are easily available online.

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Amid recurring debate over air pollution in Delhi, the Supreme Court was informed on Monday that only nine of 37 air quality monitoring stations were operational on Diwali in the national capital, when city was engulfed by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, dust and vehicular emissions, and hazardous particulate matter from farm fires.&nbsp;Amicus curiae, Aparjita Singh, questioned how the Commission for Air Quality Management, the body responsible for improving Delhi's AQI, could carry out its duties effectively without key data on air pollution levels across the city.&nbsp;"We don't even know when to implement GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan). That is the severe situation," Singh said, "… let them (i.e., the CAQM) answer this question – 'what is the situation of monitoring stations?' Because on Diwali, out of 37, only nine were working." "Why is the CAQM shrinking from filing a report?" Aparjita Singh questioned, NDTV reported.&nbsp;In reply, a bench headed by outgoing Chief Justice BR Gavai directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to file a detailed report on their efforts to improve Delhi's air quality.&nbsp;As per the NDTV report, the day after Diwali, on October 21, the city’s AQI fell to a five-year post-Diwali low, even though farm fires, &nbsp;a major contributor to pollution, had declined by 77.5 per cent. Average PM2.5 concentrations soared to 488 micrograms per cubic metre, almost 100 times above the World Health Organization’s recommended limit, marking a severe 212 percent rise from pre-Diwali levels.<h3>Air pollution hit a three-year high in 2025</h3>Air pollution, in fact, hit a three-year high despite the Supreme Court allowing only ‘green’ firecrackers during specific hours. Both restrictions, however, appeared to be widely flouted as a thick grey haze blanketed the city the next morning, accompanied by the sharp stench of chemicals.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Delhi once again struggles under choking smog and dangerously high pollution levels on Tuesday. In addition, the air quality index (AQI) across most parts of the city remained far above the danger mark, 335 in RK Puram, 350 in Sonia Vihar, 352 in Rohini, and 377 in Wazirpur on Monday. Even in upscale areas such as Siri Fort, readings exceeded 330.&nbsp;CPCB data indicated rise of PM2.5 concentrations level at 189.6 micrograms per cubic metre and PM10 at 316, both well above safe limits. The overall air quality in the city, remains in the 'very poor' category reaching the level to 316, a marginal relief from the 366 measured which was measured on Sunday, when data from three (of the functioning) AQI monitors showed readouts of 400+, or in the 'severe' category.

A bench headed by outgoing Chief Justice BR Gavai directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to file a detailed report on their efforts to improve Delhi's air quality.

Amid recurring debate over air pollution in Delhi, the Supreme Court was informed on Monday that only nine of 37 air quality monitoring stations were operational on Diwali in the national capital, when city was engulfed by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, dust and vehicular emissions, and hazardous particulate matter from farm fires. Amicus curiae, Aparjita Singh, questioned how the Commission for Air Quality Management, the body responsible for improving Delhi's AQI, could carry out its duties effectively without key data on air pollution levels across the city. "We don't even know when to implement GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan). That is the severe situation," Singh said, "… let them (i.e., the CAQM) answer this question – 'what is the situation of monitoring stations?' Because on Diwali, out of 37, only nine were working." "Why is the CAQM shrinking from filing a report?" Aparjita Singh questioned, NDTV reported. In reply, a bench headed by outgoing Chief Justice BR Gavai directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to file a detailed report on their efforts to improve Delhi's air quality. As per the NDTV report, the day after Diwali, on October 21, the city’s AQI fell to a five-year post-Diwali low, even though farm fires, a major contributor to pollution, had declined by 77.5 per cent. Average PM2.5 concentrations soared to 488 micrograms per cubic metre, almost 100 times above the World Health Organization’s recommended limit, marking a severe 212 percent rise from pre-Diwali levels. Air pollution hit a three-year high in 2025 Air pollution, in fact, hit a three-year high despite the Supreme Court allowing only ‘green’ firecrackers during specific hours. Both restrictions, however, appeared to be widely flouted as a thick grey haze blanketed the city the next morning, accompanied by the sharp stench of chemicals. Meanwhile, Delhi once again struggles under choking smog and dangerously high pollution levels on Tuesday. In addition, the air quality index (AQI) across most parts of the city remained far above the danger mark, 335 in RK Puram, 350 in Sonia Vihar, 352 in Rohini, and 377 in Wazirpur on Monday. Even in upscale areas such as Siri Fort, readings exceeded 330. CPCB data indicated rise of PM2.5 concentrations level at 189.6 micrograms per cubic metre and PM10 at 316, both well above safe limits. The overall air quality in the city, remains in the 'very poor' category reaching the level to 316, a marginal relief from the 366 measured which was measured on Sunday, when data from three (of the functioning) AQI monitors showed readouts of 400+, or in the 'severe' category.

A bench headed by outgoing Chief Justice BR Gavai directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to file a detailed report on their efforts to improve Delhi's air quality.

SHOCKING! 'Only 9 of 37 air monitor stations were active on Diwali': Delhi's air pollution data out

The Coimbatore Police has arrested three men accused of gang-raping a 20-year-old college student in a suburb of the city, city Commissioner Saravana Sundar confirmed on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Guna, Karuppasamy, and Karthik alias Kaleeswaran, were shot in the leg during an encounter while trying to escape. They were subsequently taken to the Coimbatore government hospital for treatment. According to the police, a head constable was also injured in the encounter. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victim and her friend were attacked by the three men near the Coimbatore International Airport. The men allegedly kidnapped the student, sexually assaulted her, and later abandoned her. The victim's friend regained consciousness and alerted the authorities, which led to a rescue operation. According to police, the three arrived in a vehicle and attacked her friend while the couple were in the area on Sunday night. Following the attack, the men allegedly threatened and kidnapped her. BJP Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan visited the site of the incident, criticising the police for describing the area as "remote." She claimed that the spot has been a hub of anti-social activities and demanded better protection and safety measures from the authorities. "We are standing at the location where the incident happened yesterday. The car window was broken, and she was taken to a nearby area. This is not a remote location; residential colonies are nearby, and people have easy access to this area. The police are claiming it was a very remote area, but in reality, it is part of the city," she told ANI. "Unfortunately, this spot is being used for anti-social activities, and it is the responsibility of the police and local administration to ensure proper protection and safety," she added. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's General Secretary, Aadhav Arjuna, also condemned the incident, expressing shock and outrage over the alleged gang rape. He emphasised the need for safer public spaces for women and called for action against the perpetrators. In a post on X, he shared, "The news that a college student in Coimbatore has become a victim of gang rape and violence has caused immense shock. A student studying at a college in Coimbatore was talking with her friend near the Coimbatore airport last Sunday night. At that moment, three individuals who arrived there in an inebriated state severely assaulted the student's friend who was seated in a car and abducted her." According to the TVK leader, the girl was rescued by Peelamedu police station officials after her friend regained consciousness and alerted the authorities. "Subsequently, they engaged in gang rape and violence in the same area. After a long time, the male friend regained consciousness and informed the Peelamedu police station through his cell phone. The police who arrived at the scene rescued the student and sent her to the hospital," he added. He said that this incident served as yet another proof of the unsafe situation that has now arisen in Tamil Nadu, to the extent that women cannot move freely in public spaces.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience. &nbsp;

Coimbatore Police arrested three men for allegedly gang-raping a 20-year-old college student near the city airport. The accused were shot in the leg while trying to flee and are hospitalised. A police constable was injured.

The Coimbatore Police has arrested three men accused of gang-raping a 20-year-old college student in a suburb of the city, city Commissioner Saravana Sundar confirmed on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Guna, Karuppasamy, and Karthik alias Kaleeswaran, were shot in the leg during an encounter while trying to escape. They were subsequently taken to the Coimbatore government hospital for treatment. According to the police, a head constable was also injured in the encounter. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victim and her friend were attacked by the three men near the Coimbatore International Airport. The men allegedly kidnapped the student, sexually assaulted her, and later abandoned her. The victim's friend regained consciousness and alerted the authorities, which led to a rescue operation. According to police, the three arrived in a vehicle and attacked her friend while the couple were in the area on Sunday night. Following the attack, the men allegedly threatened and kidnapped her. BJP Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan visited the site of the incident, criticising the police for describing the area as "remote." She claimed that the spot has been a hub of anti-social activities and demanded better protection and safety measures from the authorities. "We are standing at the location where the incident happened yesterday. The car window was broken, and she was taken to a nearby area. This is not a remote location; residential colonies are nearby, and people have easy access to this area. The police are claiming it was a very remote area, but in reality, it is part of the city," she told ANI. "Unfortunately, this spot is being used for anti-social activities, and it is the responsibility of the police and local administration to ensure proper protection and safety," she added. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's General Secretary, Aadhav Arjuna, also condemned the incident, expressing shock and outrage over the alleged gang rape. He emphasised the need for safer public spaces for women and called for action against the perpetrators. In a post on X, he shared, "The news that a college student in Coimbatore has become a victim of gang rape and violence has caused immense shock. A student studying at a college in Coimbatore was talking with her friend near the Coimbatore airport last Sunday night. At that moment, three individuals who arrived there in an inebriated state severely assaulted the student's friend who was seated in a car and abducted her." According to the TVK leader, the girl was rescued by Peelamedu police station officials after her friend regained consciousness and alerted the authorities. "Subsequently, they engaged in gang rape and violence in the same area. After a long time, the male friend regained consciousness and informed the Peelamedu police station through his cell phone. The police who arrived at the scene rescued the student and sent her to the hospital," he added. He said that this incident served as yet another proof of the unsafe situation that has now arisen in Tamil Nadu, to the extent that women cannot move freely in public spaces. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Coimbatore Police arrested three men for allegedly gang-raping a 20-year-old college student near the city airport. The accused were shot in the leg while trying to flee and are hospitalised. A police constable was injured.&nbsp;

Coimbatore police arrest three men for gang raping college student near airport

The Bihar Assembly with the strength of 243 seats will go to polls in two phases - the first on Nov 6 and second on Nov 11. The counting of votes is scheduled for November 14. As the high-octane campaigning season continues and countdown to the first phase reaches its last phase, it is time to look at the another 'B' of Bihar - the 'Bahubalis'. 'Bahubali' literally means Don or a gangster and anyone who has followed Bihar's politics or has seen Prakash Jha's 2003 crime drama 'Gangaajal' has an idea of what this means and how tightly it is attached to Bihar's politics.&nbsp;Bahubalis have a sway over their region, even after death. A classic example of muscle‑power politics - Bihar, unfortunately, shows off their don-turned-politicians as celebs as they are catered by all major parties - including the BJP. Historically, parties have accommodated bahubali or members of bahubali families in their candidate lists or alliances, sometimes even giving them ministerial posts or party leadership positions. While their presence raises questions about law, governance, and the intertwining of criminal influence with democratic politics in Bihar, their absence is almost seems impossible as of now in Bihar's politics. Like every year, this year too, scores of Bahubali and their family members have been given ticket by both Mahagathbandhan and NDA.<h2>Bahubali candidates or their family members contesting in Bihar Elections 2025 (Part 1)</h2> 1. Anant Kumar Singh AKA Chhote Sarkar, the JD(U) strongman is contesting from Mokama constituency in Patna district. Apart from being social media's favourite, he is also the one whose face is enough for poll victory - no matter the party. According to his nomination papers, he has 28 ongoing cases against him, including charges of murder, criminal conspiracy, torture, kidnapping, and assault. He started his political journey in 2005 by winning Mokama seat on JD(U)'s ticket. Ironical as it may be, but Susashan Babu who trounced Lalu's Jungle Raj, did rely on Singh in 2010 too. In 2015, Singh quit JD(U)when Nitish joined hands with RJD. He then contested as Independent candidate. In 2020, he contested on RJD ticket. In 2022, &nbsp;he lost his Assembly membership after being convicted in an arms case. He made his wife, Neelam Devi, contest the bypolls and retain the seat for RJD. However, in 2025, he is back to JD(U)'s fold and is contesting again. However, he has been arrested in the murder case of another gangster-turned-politician from the area - Dularchand Yadav.&nbsp;2. Osama Shahab: Late gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin's son Osama Shahab is contesting on RJD's ticket from Siwan's Raghunathpur seat. Shahabuddin, who died five years ago, served as an MLA and Member of Parliament from Siwan. Notably, Shahabuddin's wife Heena Shahab also contested 2024 Lok Sabha election as an Independent but lost to JD(U)'s Vijaylakshmi Devi. While Osama has two criminal cases pending against him, as per his nomination papers, no charges have yet been proven. With no political experience, he and RJD are riding on the 'Shahabuddin factor' in the region to claim victory.&nbsp;3. Shivani Shukla: Daughter of Bahubali Vijay Kumar Shukla AKA Munna Shukla, Shivani bagged RJD's &nbsp;ticket from Vaishali’s Lalganj. Claimin to bring education and development in the region and not muscle power, Shivani, who is a LLM graduate from the University of Leeds is contesting against the sitting MLA Sanjay Kumar Singh of the BJP. Munna Shukla &nbsp;first won the seat as an Independent in 2000 while lodged in Hajipur jail. He again won the seat in 2005 as LJP candidate. In Oct 2005, he switched sides and contested on JD(U) ticket to repeat his win. In 2010, his wife Annu Shukla won the seat on a JD(U) ticket. Munna Shukla lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on an RJD ticket, and in the same year, he was convicted in the Brij Behari Prasad murder case by the Supreme Court. He is serving jail term. 3. Raju Tiwari: Lok Janshakti Party's (Ram Vilas) has given ticket to Raju Tiwari from Govindganj constituency in Purvi Champaran district. He is the brother of Bahubali Raju Tiwari. Hailing from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Ranjan setteled in West Champaran's Bagaha area. He joined BJP in 2019. In 2005 polls, he had to taste defeat, however, he had defeated Bhupendra Nath Dubey, the brother of dreaded don and former MLA late Devendra Dubey, in 2000. Rajan was accused in the killing of former state minister Brij Bihari Prasad in Patna on June 3, 1998. Another don Sriprakash Shukla (now dead), Surajbhan Singh and Vijay Kumar Shukla AKA Munna Shukla are also accused in the same case. Unlike his brother, Raju Tiwari does not have a public criminal record. His bahubali image comes indirectly through family association 4. Veena Devi: She is wife of former MP and don-turned-politician Surajbhan Singh is in direct fight with another don Anant Singh in Patna district's Mokama. Veena Devi is contesting on RJD's ticket while Anant Singh is contesting on JD(U)'s ticket. In this Bhumihar dominated area, the fight is all about, money and muscle power. Though Mokama is believed to be Anant Singh's stronghold which he has won since 2005, &nbsp;he is now embroiled in the murder case of Dularchand Yadav. Yadav, who supported Jan Suraaj candidate in this election was killed last week. Singh has been arrested while he has said that he is not involved in the murder. Veena Devi's husband Surajbhan Singh was once a right hand man of Anant’s brother Dilip Singh. In 2000, he defeated Dilip while contesting as independent candidate. Surajbhan is attempting to repeat that victory in this election. 5. Amarendra Kumar Pandey: JD(U) has given ticket to Pandey from Kuchaikot in Gopalganj district. He faces 14 criminal cases, including murder, extortion, inciting riots, attempted murder, and illegal possession of weapons. His declared assets of over ₹5.6 crore and his control over local networks reflect his social and economic clout. Pandey's mix of criminal record, financial strength, and local dominance — combined with his recurring political presence makes him a Bahubali.&nbsp;6. Vishal Prashant, son of Sunil Pandey is contesting from the Tarari constituency of Bhojpur district on a ticket from BJP. Pandey is considered a bahubali in Bihar politics because his career blends significant muscle-power influence with formal electoral success. Though he earned a PhD and formally studied law and engineering, he built his early fame via a serious criminal charge — the murder of his roommate Shilu Miyan. Before turning legislator, he spent years in hiding or prison, and later won the Piro assembly seat (later renamed Tarari) multiple times, while switching parties and wielding local clout. His son is now contesting as he continues to have the same clout in the region.&nbsp;(NOTE: Part 2 of Bahubali candidates or their family members contesting in Bihar - to be published on Nov 5)STAY TUNED!&nbsp;

As Bihar heads to polls on Nov 6 & 11, its enduring link with bahubalis resurfaces. From Anant Singh and Osama Shahab, parties across lines continue to field muscle-power figures or their kin—proof that crime and politics remain intertwined.

The Bihar Assembly with the strength of 243 seats will go to polls in two phases - the first on Nov 6 and second on Nov 11. The counting of votes is scheduled for November 14. As the high-octane campaigning season continues and countdown to the first phase reaches its last phase, it is time to look at the another 'B' of Bihar - the 'Bahubalis'. 'Bahubali' literally means Don or a gangster and anyone who has followed Bihar's politics or has seen Prakash Jha's 2003 crime drama 'Gangaajal' has an idea of what this means and how tightly it is attached to Bihar's politics. Bahubalis have a sway over their region, even after death. A classic example of muscle‑power politics - Bihar, unfortunately, shows off their don-turned-politicians as celebs as they are catered by all major parties - including the BJP. Historically, parties have accommodated bahubali or members of bahubali families in their candidate lists or alliances, sometimes even giving them ministerial posts or party leadership positions. While their presence raises questions about law, governance, and the intertwining of criminal influence with democratic politics in Bihar, their absence is almost seems impossible as of now in Bihar's politics. Like every year, this year too, scores of Bahubali and their family members have been given ticket by both Mahagathbandhan and NDA. Bahubali candidates or their family members contesting in Bihar Elections 2025 (Part 1) 1. Anant Kumar Singh AKA Chhote Sarkar, the JD(U) strongman is contesting from Mokama constituency in Patna district. Apart from being social media's favourite, he is also the one whose face is enough for poll victory - no matter the party. According to his nomination papers, he has 28 ongoing cases against him, including charges of murder, criminal conspiracy, torture, kidnapping, and assault. He started his political journey in 2005 by winning Mokama seat on JD(U)'s ticket. Ironical as it may be, but Susashan Babu who trounced Lalu's Jungle Raj, did rely on Singh in 2010 too. In 2015, Singh quit JD(U)when Nitish joined hands with RJD. He then contested as Independent candidate. In 2020, he contested on RJD ticket. In 2022, he lost his Assembly membership after being convicted in an arms case. He made his wife, Neelam Devi, contest the bypolls and retain the seat for RJD. However, in 2025, he is back to JD(U)'s fold and is contesting again. However, he has been arrested in the murder case of another gangster-turned-politician from the area - Dularchand Yadav. 2. Osama Shahab: Late gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin's son Osama Shahab is contesting on RJD's ticket from Siwan's Raghunathpur seat. Shahabuddin, who died five years ago, served as an MLA and Member of Parliament from Siwan. Notably, Shahabuddin's wife Heena Shahab also contested 2024 Lok Sabha election as an Independent but lost to JD(U)'s Vijaylakshmi Devi. While Osama has two criminal cases pending against him, as per his nomination papers, no charges have yet been proven. With no political experience, he and RJD are riding on the 'Shahabuddin factor' in the region to claim victory. 3. Shivani Shukla: Daughter of Bahubali Vijay Kumar Shukla AKA Munna Shukla, Shivani bagged RJD's ticket from Vaishali’s Lalganj. Claimin to bring education and development in the region and not muscle power, Shivani, who is a LLM graduate from the University of Leeds is contesting against the sitting MLA Sanjay Kumar Singh of the BJP. Munna Shukla first won the seat as an Independent in 2000 while lodged in Hajipur jail. He again won the seat in 2005 as LJP candidate. In Oct 2005, he switched sides and contested on JD(U) ticket to repeat his win. In 2010, his wife Annu Shukla won the seat on a JD(U) ticket. Munna Shukla lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on an RJD ticket, and in the same year, he was convicted in the Brij Behari Prasad murder case by the Supreme Court. He is serving jail term. 3. Raju Tiwari: Lok Janshakti Party's (Ram Vilas) has given ticket to Raju Tiwari from Govindganj constituency in Purvi Champaran district. He is the brother of Bahubali Raju Tiwari. Hailing from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Ranjan setteled in West Champaran's Bagaha area. He joined BJP in 2019. In 2005 polls, he had to taste defeat, however, he had defeated Bhupendra Nath Dubey, the brother of dreaded don and former MLA late Devendra Dubey, in 2000. Rajan was accused in the killing of former state minister Brij Bihari Prasad in Patna on June 3, 1998. Another don Sriprakash Shukla (now dead), Surajbhan Singh and Vijay Kumar Shukla AKA Munna Shukla are also accused in the same case. Unlike his brother, Raju Tiwari does not have a public criminal record. His bahubali image comes indirectly through family association 4. Veena Devi: She is wife of former MP and don-turned-politician Surajbhan Singh is in direct fight with another don Anant Singh in Patna district's Mokama. Veena Devi is contesting on RJD's ticket while Anant Singh is contesting on JD(U)'s ticket. In this Bhumihar dominated area, the fight is all about, money and muscle power. Though Mokama is believed to be Anant Singh's stronghold which he has won since 2005, he is now embroiled in the murder case of Dularchand Yadav. Yadav, who supported Jan Suraaj candidate in this election was killed last week. Singh has been arrested while he has said that he is not involved in the murder. Veena Devi's husband Surajbhan Singh was once a right hand man of Anant’s brother Dilip Singh. In 2000, he defeated Dilip while contesting as independent candidate. Surajbhan is attempting to repeat that victory in this election. 5. Amarendra Kumar Pandey: JD(U) has given ticket to Pandey from Kuchaikot in Gopalganj district. He faces 14 criminal cases, including murder, extortion, inciting riots, attempted murder, and illegal possession of weapons. His declared assets of over ₹5.6 crore and his control over local networks reflect his social and economic clout. Pandey's mix of criminal record, financial strength, and local dominance — combined with his recurring political presence makes him a Bahubali. 6. Vishal Prashant, son of Sunil Pandey is contesting from the Tarari constituency of Bhojpur district on a ticket from BJP. Pandey is considered a bahubali in Bihar politics because his career blends significant muscle-power influence with formal electoral success. Though he earned a PhD and formally studied law and engineering, he built his early fame via a serious criminal charge — the murder of his roommate Shilu Miyan. Before turning legislator, he spent years in hiding or prison, and later won the Piro assembly seat (later renamed Tarari) multiple times, while switching parties and wielding local clout. His son is now contesting as he continues to have the same clout in the region. (NOTE: Part 2 of Bahubali candidates or their family members contesting in Bihar - to be published on Nov 5) STAY TUNED!

As Bihar heads to polls on Nov 6 &amp; 11, its enduring link with bahubalis resurfaces. From Anant Singh and Osama Shahab, parties across lines continue to field muscle-power figures or their kin—proof that crime and politics remain intertwined.

From Anant Singh to Osama Shahab, FULL LIST of 'Bahubali' candidates & their kin contesting Bihar Election 2025 | PART 1

With two days left for the first phase of Bihar Election 2025, &nbsp;all eyes are set on the Raghopur seat in the Vaishali district as Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav is contesting from here. Tejashwi (RJD) as sitting MLA from the constituency is seeking re-election and is pitted against BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav. Though Satish faced defeat from the seat in 2015 and 2020, BJP has once again placed its trust on him and has unleashed its entire machinery to unseat Lalu Yadav's scion from his family bastion of Raghopur. Chanchal Singh from the Jan Suraaj Party is also in fray. Traditionally a Yadav family bastion, the community is in majority in the constituency.&nbsp;In 2020, Tejashwi Yadav won by a margin of 38,174 votes and in 2015, he won by a margin of 22,733 votes. Both Tejashwi's motherand father - former Bihar CMs Lalu Prasad Yadav (1995, 2000) and Rabri Devi (2005) represented the seat in the past. Though, it is seen as a cakewalk for the former Deputy CM, it will be closely watched in this year's election.<h2>Bihar Elections on Nov 6 and Nov 11</h2>Bihar will vote in two phases - on November 6 and November 11. The election results will be announced on November 14. In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. Nitish Kumar is the incumbent CM of the state after swearing in for the ninth time in 2024. He became the CM after NDA won in 2020. However, in 2022, he shifted his allegiance and joined the Mahagathbandhan, but became the CM again - for the eighth term. This time, Kumar became instrumental in forming yet another anti-BJP grouping - the INDIA alliance, only to exit it in 2024. He patched up with the BJP, that is how he is still the CM. Nitish Kumar has vowed not to shift sides "ever again." The BJP is yet again rowing its boat with Nitish as its oarsman. In 2020, The RJD emerged as the single-largest party and BJP received the second-highest votes. NDA comfortably crossed the magic mark of 122 by winning 125 seats and formed the government.

With just two days to go for the first phase of Bihar Elections 2025, all eyes are on Raghopur where Tejashwi Yadav seeks re-election against BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav. A Yadav family bastion once represented by Lalu and Rabri Devi, Raghopur remains key as Bihar votes on Nov 6 and 11.

With two days left for the first phase of Bihar Election 2025, all eyes are set on the Raghopur seat in the Vaishali district as Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav is contesting from here. Tejashwi (RJD) as sitting MLA from the constituency is seeking re-election and is pitted against BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav. Though Satish faced defeat from the seat in 2015 and 2020, BJP has once again placed its trust on him and has unleashed its entire machinery to unseat Lalu Yadav's scion from his family bastion of Raghopur. Chanchal Singh from the Jan Suraaj Party is also in fray. Traditionally a Yadav family bastion, the community is in majority in the constituency. In 2020, Tejashwi Yadav won by a margin of 38,174 votes and in 2015, he won by a margin of 22,733 votes. Both Tejashwi's motherand father - former Bihar CMs Lalu Prasad Yadav (1995, 2000) and Rabri Devi (2005) represented the seat in the past. Though, it is seen as a cakewalk for the former Deputy CM, it will be closely watched in this year's election. Bihar Elections on Nov 6 and Nov 11 Bihar will vote in two phases - on November 6 and November 11. The election results will be announced on November 14. In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. Nitish Kumar is the incumbent CM of the state after swearing in for the ninth time in 2024. He became the CM after NDA won in 2020. However, in 2022, he shifted his allegiance and joined the Mahagathbandhan, but became the CM again - for the eighth term. This time, Kumar became instrumental in forming yet another anti-BJP grouping - the INDIA alliance, only to exit it in 2024. He patched up with the BJP, that is how he is still the CM. Nitish Kumar has vowed not to shift sides "ever again." The BJP is yet again rowing its boat with Nitish as its oarsman. In 2020, The RJD emerged as the single-largest party and BJP received the second-highest votes. NDA comfortably crossed the magic mark of 122 by winning 125 seats and formed the government.

With just two days to go for the first phase of Bihar Elections 2025, all eyes are on Raghopur where Tejashwi Yadav seeks re-election against BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav. A Yadav family bastion once represented by Lalu and Rabri Devi, Raghopur remains key as Bihar votes on Nov 6 and 11.

Bihar Election 2025: Will Tejashwi Yadav retain Raghopur seat? Voting date, previous poll result and more

Bihar is set to vote in the Assembly Election 2025, with the first phase of polling scheduled in less than ten days. Araria is one of the 243 assembly constituencies in the state and has a Muslim majority. In all constituencies in the state, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Mahagathbandhan or the INDIA bloc, and the Jan Suraaj Party will be largely competing.The NDA includes Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) (JD-U), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). While the INDIA bloc, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), includes the Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP).According to the final electoral list prepared by the Election Commission following the Special Intensive Revision, there are 7.42 crore (74.2 million) voters in Bihar.<h2>Araria constituency</h2>Araria district remains one of the most underdeveloped in the region, with 92 per cent of its villages lacking medical facilities and 20 per cent having no formal education infrastructure. The majority of the villages in the district remain without electricity.For years, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) maintained a stronghold in the seat without any serious competition. However, the INC won the seat in 2015, marking one of the dramatic shifts in the constituency. Since then, the contingency has witnessed growing unpredictable trends.<h2>Araria Assembly Elections 2025 Voting Date</h2>Araria, constituency number 49, will vote in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on November 11, 2025. The counting of the votes for the constituency will take place on November 14, 2025.<h2>Araria Assembly Elections 2025 Result Date</h2>Following the counting of the votes, the result for the Araria constituency will be declared on November 14, along with the polling result of the Bihar Assembly elections, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI).<h2>Araria Assembly Elections 2025 Candidates</h2>The current MLA of the constituency is Abidur Rahman of the INC. Key candidates contesting in the Araria constituency are:<ul><li>Shagufta Azim (JDU)</li><li>Md. Manzoor Alam (AIMIM)</li><li>Chandra Bhushan (AAP)</li><li>Abidur Rahman (INC)</li><li>Farhat Ara Begum (JSP)</li></ul><h2>Araria Assembly Election 2020 Results</h2>In 2020, Abidur Rahman (INC) won the elections in the Araria constituency by a margin of 47,936. Rahman secured 103,054 votes, while Shagufta Azim (JD-U) secured 55,118 votes. The voter turnout in the constituency in the Bihar Assembly Election 2020 was at 58.91 per cent.

For years, the LJP maintained a stronghold in the seat without any serious competition. However, the INC won the seat in 2015, marking one of the dramatic shifts in the constituency.

Bihar is set to vote in the Assembly Election 2025, with the first phase of polling scheduled in less than ten days. Araria is one of the 243 assembly constituencies in the state and has a Muslim majority. In all constituencies in the state, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Mahagathbandhan or the INDIA bloc, and the Jan Suraaj Party will be largely competing. The NDA includes Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) (JD-U), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). While the INDIA bloc, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), includes the Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). According to the final electoral list prepared by the Election Commission following the Special Intensive Revision, there are 7.42 crore (74.2 million) voters in Bihar. Araria constituency Araria district remains one of the most underdeveloped in the region, with 92 per cent of its villages lacking medical facilities and 20 per cent having no formal education infrastructure. The majority of the villages in the district remain without electricity. For years, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) maintained a stronghold in the seat without any serious competition. However, the INC won the seat in 2015, marking one of the dramatic shifts in the constituency. Since then, the contingency has witnessed growing unpredictable trends. Araria Assembly Elections 2025 Voting Date Araria, constituency number 49, will vote in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on November 11, 2025. The counting of the votes for the constituency will take place on November 14, 2025. Araria Assembly Elections 2025 Result Date Following the counting of the votes, the result for the Araria constituency will be declared on November 14, along with the polling result of the Bihar Assembly elections, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI). Araria Assembly Elections 2025 Candidates The current MLA of the constituency is Abidur Rahman of the INC. Key candidates contesting in the Araria constituency are: Shagufta Azim (JDU) Md. Manzoor Alam (AIMIM) Chandra Bhushan (AAP) Abidur Rahman (INC) Farhat Ara Begum (JSP) Araria Assembly Election 2020 Results In 2020, Abidur Rahman (INC) won the elections in the Araria constituency by a margin of 47,936. Rahman secured 103,054 votes, while Shagufta Azim (JD-U) secured 55,118 votes. The voter turnout in the constituency in the Bihar Assembly Election 2020 was at 58.91 per cent.

For years, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) maintained a stronghold in the seat without any serious competition. However, the INC won the seat in 2015, marking one of the dramatic shifts in the constituency.

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Araria constituency voting date, candidates – Everything you need to know

Fugitive diamond Businessman Mehul Choksi has approached the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) challenging the Antwerp Court of Appeal's decision that upheld his extradition to India in connection with the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, officials confirmed on Monday. According to Belgian authorities, Choksi filed the appeal on October 30 against the Antwerp court's October 17 order. The appeal, officials said, is limited to legal merits and will be examined only on points of law. "During this procedure, the execution of the extradition is suspended," an official communication clarified. The development marks the latest legal move by Choksi, who was arrested in Antwerp on April 11, 2025, following India's formal extradition request. He has since remained in custody, with several bail pleas rejected. The Antwerp Court of Appeal had earlier found that the offences attributed to Choksi were extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law, dismissing his claims of political persecution and abduction. In a detailed judgment, the court ruled that the alleged acts including criminal conspiracy, cheating, embezzlement, and forgery were punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, as well as under corresponding provisions of the Belgian Criminal Code, satisfying the principle of dual criminality. The court, however, excluded one charge causing the disappearance of evidence under Section 201 IPC as it is not recognized under Belgian law. Rejecting Choksi's claim that the extradition request was politically motivated, the court said there were no grounds to believe that India sought his return on the basis of race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation. It also dismissed his contention that he had been kidnapped from Antigua at India's behest, observing that the documents submitted "do not support such a conclusion." The Antwerp court also took note of detailed assurances from Indian authorities regarding Choksi's treatment and medical care. India informed the court that Choksi would be held at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, Barrack No. 12, a 46-square-metre facility with two cells and private sanitary amenities. He would remain under the control of judicial courts and be transferred only for medical reasons or court appearances. The court concluded that no credible evidence had been presented to suggest a risk of torture, inhuman treatment, or denial of justice in India. Choksi, along with his nephew Nirav Modi, is accused of defrauding Punjab National Bank of over ₹13,000 crore, one of India's largest banking scams. With the appeal now before Belgium's top court, the extradition process remains temporarily suspended until a final decision on the matter is reached.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Antwerp Court of Appeal had earlier found that the offences attributed to Choksi were extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law, dismissing his claims of political persecution and abduction.

Fugitive diamond Businessman Mehul Choksi has approached the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) challenging the Antwerp Court of Appeal's decision that upheld his extradition to India in connection with the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, officials confirmed on Monday. According to Belgian authorities, Choksi filed the appeal on October 30 against the Antwerp court's October 17 order. The appeal, officials said, is limited to legal merits and will be examined only on points of law. "During this procedure, the execution of the extradition is suspended," an official communication clarified. The development marks the latest legal move by Choksi, who was arrested in Antwerp on April 11, 2025, following India's formal extradition request. He has since remained in custody, with several bail pleas rejected. The Antwerp Court of Appeal had earlier found that the offences attributed to Choksi were extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law, dismissing his claims of political persecution and abduction. In a detailed judgment, the court ruled that the alleged acts including criminal conspiracy, cheating, embezzlement, and forgery were punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, as well as under corresponding provisions of the Belgian Criminal Code, satisfying the principle of dual criminality. The court, however, excluded one charge causing the disappearance of evidence under Section 201 IPC as it is not recognized under Belgian law. Rejecting Choksi's claim that the extradition request was politically motivated, the court said there were no grounds to believe that India sought his return on the basis of race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation. It also dismissed his contention that he had been kidnapped from Antigua at India's behest, observing that the documents submitted "do not support such a conclusion." The Antwerp court also took note of detailed assurances from Indian authorities regarding Choksi's treatment and medical care. India informed the court that Choksi would be held at Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, Barrack No. 12, a 46-square-metre facility with two cells and private sanitary amenities. He would remain under the control of judicial courts and be transferred only for medical reasons or court appearances. The court concluded that no credible evidence had been presented to suggest a risk of torture, inhuman treatment, or denial of justice in India. Choksi, along with his nephew Nirav Modi, is accused of defrauding Punjab National Bank of over ₹13,000 crore, one of India's largest banking scams. With the appeal now before Belgium's top court, the extradition process remains temporarily suspended until a final decision on the matter is reached. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Antwerp Court of Appeal had earlier found that the offences attributed to Choksi were extraditable under both Indian and Belgian law, dismissing his claims of political persecution and abduction.

Mehul Choksi challenges Antwerp Court's extradition order in Belgium's Top Court

Air India flight operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata was forced to make an emergency landing at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The technical snag was detected during the flight after which the decision to land the flight was made as a precautionary measure said a spokesperson of the airline on Monday.&nbsp;The flight is now undergoing necessary checks and efforts are being made to drop the passengers to their destination at the earliest.&nbsp;"AI174 of 02 November, operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata, made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route. The aircraft landed safely at Ulaanbaatar and is undergoing the necessary checks, Air India said in a post on X.&nbsp;"We are working closely with our partners to support all passengers while we make efforts to get everyone on their way to the destination at the earliest opportunity. We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers due to the unforeseen situation. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew remains a top priority," the statement added.&nbsp;As per Flightradar24.com, a Boeing 777 aircraft was operating the flight.&nbsp;There was no immediate update on how many passengers were travelling on the flight.&nbsp;(This is a developing story)

The flight is now undergoing necessary checks and efforts are being made to drop the passengers to their destination at the earliest.

Air India flight operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata was forced to make an emergency landing at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The technical snag was detected during the flight after which the decision to land the flight was made as a precautionary measure said a spokesperson of the airline on Monday. The flight is now undergoing necessary checks and efforts are being made to drop the passengers to their destination at the earliest. "AI174 of 02 November, operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata, made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route. The aircraft landed safely at Ulaanbaatar and is undergoing the necessary checks, Air India said in a post on X. "We are working closely with our partners to support all passengers while we make efforts to get everyone on their way to the destination at the earliest opportunity. We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers due to the unforeseen situation. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew remains a top priority," the statement added. As per Flightradar24.com, a Boeing 777 aircraft was operating the flight. There was no immediate update on how many passengers were travelling on the flight. (This is a developing story)

The flight is now undergoing necessary checks and efforts are being made to drop the passengers to their destination at the earliest.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Mongolia as technical fault detected

Regulation of online content has been a demand of some sections of the society in India for a long time. Petitions in this regard have often appeared before judges in the lower and higher courts. But the Supreme Court on Monday, November 3, while hearing a petition seeking online regulation, including a ban on pornographic material, drew attention to the Nepal GenZ protests of September that led to massive protests in the country that toppled the government due to curbs on social media.&nbsp;A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran while hearing the petition said, "You know there was an attempt to ban social media in Nepal and you saw what was the consequence".&nbsp;The petition that sought a policy to curb access to pornography stated that watching such content online adversely affects individuals and society, especially those in the ages of 13 and 18.<h2>What was the Nepal GenZ protest</h2>Nepal witnessed a youth-led protest over digital censorship that soon spiralled into a full-blown political crisis. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down. Several ministers were assaulted, chased, and their homes were set afire by angry protesters. Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, died after her home was torched. Protesters also stormed and set fire to key government buildings, including Parliament, the PM’s residence, and the President’s house.&nbsp;While the trigger was a sweeping government move on September 4, when 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Whatsapp and X were blocked, protesters, mostly youngsters, also came to the streets over rising corruption, a lack of accountability and inequality from the top echelons of the nation. The protets were termed by many as the ‘Gen Z Protest’ or even the ‘Gen Z Revolution’.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The petition that sought a policy to curb access to pornography stated that watching such content online adversely affects individuals and society, especially the young ones.

Regulation of online content has been a demand of some sections of the society in India for a long time. Petitions in this regard have often appeared before judges in the lower and higher courts. But the Supreme Court on Monday, November 3, while hearing a petition seeking online regulation, including a ban on pornographic material, drew attention to the Nepal GenZ protests of September that led to massive protests in the country that toppled the government due to curbs on social media. A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran while hearing the petition said, "You know there was an attempt to ban social media in Nepal and you saw what was the consequence". The petition that sought a policy to curb access to pornography stated that watching such content online adversely affects individuals and society, especially those in the ages of 13 and 18. What was the Nepal GenZ protest Nepal witnessed a youth-led protest over digital censorship that soon spiralled into a full-blown political crisis. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down. Several ministers were assaulted, chased, and their homes were set afire by angry protesters. Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, died after her home was torched. Protesters also stormed and set fire to key government buildings, including Parliament, the PM’s residence, and the President’s house. While the trigger was a sweeping government move on September 4, when 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Whatsapp and X were blocked, protesters, mostly youngsters, also came to the streets over rising corruption, a lack of accountability and inequality from the top echelons of the nation. The protets were termed by many as the ‘Gen Z Protest’ or even the ‘Gen Z Revolution’.

The petition that sought a policy to curb access to pornography stated that watching such content online adversely affects individuals and society, especially the young ones.

'You saw the consequence in Nepal', says Indian Supreme Court on petition seeking online regulation

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday said that Pakistan Muslim League (N) delegation headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approached President Asif Ali Zardari and his party for support in passing the 27th amendment. The information was shared by Bhutto on social media platform X.&nbsp;The proposal according to Bhutto includes major reforms such as setting up of constitutional court, the revival of executive magistrates, &nbsp;transfer of judges. It also proposes removing the current protection of provincial shares under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and revising Article 243, return of education and population planning to the federation.&nbsp;Notably article 243 outlines the command structure of Pakistan’s armed forces.&nbsp;PPP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) will convene on November 6 on return of President Asif Ali Zardari from Doha to decide party policy, said Butto further in the tweet.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-trump-made-explosive-claim-on-pakistan-conducting-nuclear-tests-what-are-treaties-accountability-and-monioring-systems-1762162784350">FACT CHECK: Trump made EXPLOSIVE CLAIM on Pakistan conducting nuclear tests. What are treaties, accountability and monitoring systems?</a>&nbsp;Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is in coalition with PM Shehbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) at the Centre. Both two parties are looking to implement 27th constitutional amendment in Pakistan's constitution.<h2>Will revising Article 243 consolidate Asim Munir's position?</h2>&nbsp;The move to revise Article 243 is being seen by experts and analytical experts as a step to secure the position and power of Field Marshal Asim Munir, the current Chief of Army Staff.Munir was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal earlier this year and his official term as army chief ends on November 28, 2025.&nbsp;Pakistan’s Constitution has no definite place for the rank of Field Marshal. It is mainly ceremonial and has never before been codified in law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The move to revise Article 243 is being seen by defence and analytical experts as a step to secure the position and power of Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday said that Pakistan Muslim League (N) delegation headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approached President Asif Ali Zardari and his party for support in passing the 27th amendment. The information was shared by Bhutto on social media platform X. The proposal according to Bhutto includes major reforms such as setting up of constitutional court, the revival of executive magistrates, transfer of judges. It also proposes removing the current protection of provincial shares under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and revising Article 243, return of education and population planning to the federation. Notably article 243 outlines the command structure of Pakistan’s armed forces. PPP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) will convene on November 6 on return of President Asif Ali Zardari from Doha to decide party policy, said Butto further in the tweet. ALSO READ: FACT CHECK: Trump made EXPLOSIVE CLAIM on Pakistan conducting nuclear tests. What are treaties, accountability and monitoring systems? Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is in coalition with PM Shehbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) at the Centre. Both two parties are looking to implement 27th constitutional amendment in Pakistan's constitution. Will revising Article 243 consolidate Asim Munir's position? The move to revise Article 243 is being seen by experts and analytical experts as a step to secure the position and power of Field Marshal Asim Munir, the current Chief of Army Staff. Munir was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal earlier this year and his official term as army chief ends on November 28, 2025. Pakistan’s Constitution has no definite place for the rank of Field Marshal. It is mainly ceremonial and has never before been codified in law.

The move to revise Article 243 is being seen by defence and analytical experts as a step to secure the position and power of Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Pak army chief Asim Munir to get extended rule? Bilawal Bhutto hints at revising Article 243, the command structure of its armed forces

At least 12 people have been killed and 18 others injured after a dumper truck driver, rammed into 17 vehicles in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The driver, who was allegedly drunk went on a five-kilometre rampage hitting vehicles that came on its way, &nbsp;officials said on Monday. The speeding truck driver lost control on Lohamandi Road.&nbsp;The injured were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals by ambulances, and traffic was diverted from the site where the accident happened.&nbsp;Around 1 pm the truck, coming from Road No. 14, was attempting to enter the highway near a petrol pump when it rammed into multiple vehicles upto a stretch of five kilometers.&nbsp;The rampage came to a halt only after the truck hit a vehicle and got stuck.&nbsp;In a video shared online by news agency ANI, &nbsp;one can see the damaged vehicles and debris from the mangled dumper lying on the roadside as authorities try to clear the area to allow movement of traffic.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Jaipur, Rajasthan | A trolley overtuned in Loha Mandi under Harmada Police Station area. 10 casualties reported so far. Further details awaited. <a href="https://t.co/WQ244PB6bk">pic.twitter.com/WQ244PB6bk</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1985275115911745949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed grief over the tragedy and assured all possible help to families of the victims.&nbsp;“The loss of lives in the road accident at Loha Mandi in Harmada, Jaipur, is extremely tragic and painful. Instructions have been given to ensure proper treatment for the injured. May God grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear this loss," wrote Sharma on X.&nbsp;Ministers Jhavar Singh Kharra, KK Bishnoi, Suresh Rawat and Sumit Godara were sent to the hospitals where the injured have been admitted to oversee relief arrangements.&nbsp;

The driver, who was allegedly drunk went on a five-kilometre rampage hitting vehicles that came on its way in Rajasthans Jaipur.

At least 12 people have been killed and 18 others injured after a dumper truck driver, rammed into 17 vehicles in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The driver, who was allegedly drunk went on a five-kilometre rampage hitting vehicles that came on its way, officials said on Monday. The speeding truck driver lost control on Lohamandi Road. The injured were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals by ambulances, and traffic was diverted from the site where the accident happened. Around 1 pm the truck, coming from Road No. 14, was attempting to enter the highway near a petrol pump when it rammed into multiple vehicles upto a stretch of five kilometers. The rampage came to a halt only after the truck hit a vehicle and got stuck. In a video shared online by news agency ANI, one can see the damaged vehicles and debris from the mangled dumper lying on the roadside as authorities try to clear the area to allow movement of traffic.

The driver, who was allegedly drunk went on a five-kilometre rampage hitting vehicles that came on its way in Rajasthan's Jaipur.

At least 12 killed in India's Jaipur city as speeding dumper rams into 17 vehicles

With less than ten days to go for the first phase of polling in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, Madhepura has emerged as one of the key battlegrounds to watch. The constituency, located within the Madhepura Lok Sabha seat, has long been a political powerhouse—once represented by heavyweights like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Sharad Yadav.<h2>Historically, who has had a stronghold in Madhepura?</h2>Madhepura has remained a bastion of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for over a decade. The party’s dominance here has been built around the influence of its sitting MLA, Prof. Chandra Shekhar, a three-time legislator who first won the seat in 2010.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-nda-releases-manifesto-promises-1-crore-government-jobs-and-1-crore-lakhpati-didis-1761886794318">Bihar polls: NDA releases manifesto, promises 1cr govt jobs &amp; 'Lakhpati didis'</a><h2>Key Candidates</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>RJD</td><td>Prof Chandra Shekhar</td></tr><tr><td>JDU</td><td>Kavita Kumari Saha</td></tr><tr><td>Jan Suraaj Party</td><td>Shashi Kumar Yadav</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h3>Candidate profiles</h3><h3>Prof Chandra Shekhar</h3>Prof Chandra Shekhar is the current MLA from Madhepura. A three-time MLA, for the 2025 Bihar elections, Chandra Shekhar is once again contesting on an RJD ticket as part of the Mahagathbandhan. Known for his sharp political instincts and occasional controversies. Before becoming the MLA, he served as Bihar’s Minister of Disaster Management (2015–2017) and Minister of Sugarcane Industries (2022–2024).He drew attention in 2023 after his remarks on Ram Charit Manas during a Hindi Diwas event sparked debate across the state. In January 2023, he claimed that Ram Charit Manas "spread hatred in society" because it contains verses that allegedly propagate discrimination against lower castes and women. The JD(U), then an RJD ally, distanced itself from his comments, while the RJD backed him, calling it a reflection of party ideology.In 2010, he defeated JD(U)’s Ramendra Kumar Yadav by a margin of 11,944 votes, polling 72,481 and securing 47.29 per cent of the total vote share. His dominance strengthened in 2015 when he won by 37,642 votes against BJP’s Vijay Kumar, garnering 90,974 votes. In the 2020 assembly polls, he completed a hat-trick, defeating JD(U)’s Nikhil Mandal by 16,046 votes (81,116 vs 65,070).Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-how-am-i-at-fault-andhra-temple-founder-blames-devotees-for-stampede-that-killed-9-1762137157690">'How am I at fault?': Andhra temple founder denies poor management concerns, blames devotees for stampede that killed 9</a><h3>Kavita Kumari Saha</h3>Chandra Shekhar's main challenger this time is Kavita Kumari Saha of the JD(U), representing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Saha, who hails from the Extremely Backward Class (EBC) community and holds a postgraduate degree in Sociology, has earlier served as the Chairperson of the Madhepura Municipal Board, gaining local administrative experience and grassroots visibility.<h3>Shashi Kumar Yadav</h3>Adding a third dimension to the contest is Shashi Kumar Yadav from Jan Suraaj, the political movement led by strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor.<h2>Party alliances and election schedule</h2>The 2025 Bihar elections are set to see a straight fight between two major blocs — the NDA, comprising the BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha; and the Mahagathbandhan, led by RJD with allies Congress, CPI(ML), CPI, CPM, and the Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP).Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj has announced candidates for all 243 assembly constituencies, aiming to disrupt traditional equations.<h2>Madhepura election dates</h2>Polling in Madhepura will be held on November 6, 2025, in phase one, and results will be declared on November 14, 2025.

Bihar Elections 2025: Madhepura, a key Bihar battleground once held by Lalu and Sharad Yadav, votes on Nov 6. RJD’s 3-time MLA Prof. Here are key polling dates, candidates and more.

With less than ten days to go for the first phase of polling in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, Madhepura has emerged as one of the key battlegrounds to watch. The constituency, located within the Madhepura Lok Sabha seat, has long been a political powerhouse—once represented by heavyweights like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Sharad Yadav. Historically, who has had a stronghold in Madhepura? Madhepura has remained a bastion of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for over a decade. The party’s dominance here has been built around the influence of its sitting MLA, Prof. Chandra Shekhar, a three-time legislator who first won the seat in 2010. Also read | Bihar polls: NDA releases manifesto, promises 1cr govt jobs & 'Lakhpati didis' Key Candidates

Bihar Elections 2025: Madhepura, a key Bihar battleground once held by Lalu and Sharad Yadav, votes on Nov 6. RJD’s 3-time MLA Prof. Here are key polling dates, candidates and more.

Bihar Elections 2025: Madhepura constituency — Key dates, candidates and more

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, urging immediate judicial intervention to address what she describes as a "humanitarian crisis" affecting hundreds of undertrial prisoners from the Union Territory.The petition seeks the repatriation of all undertrials currently lodged in jails outside Jammu and Kashmir, including facilities in Agra, Bareilly, Haryana, and other states back to prisons within the region. Mufti argues that detention in distant locations violates fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, severely restricting prisoners' access to courts, legal counsel, and family members.&nbsp;"These young people are not statistics; they are our children, sons of the soil," Mufti said in a public statement. "They deserve respect, a fair trial, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives."&nbsp;The PIL demands the establishment of a high-level monitoring and grievance redressal committee to audit undertrial records and recommend disciplinary action against errant officials. It also calls for: A standardized protocol ensuring regular family visits and unrestricted lawyer-client meetings. State-funded monthly travel for one family member until prisoners are returned. Quarterly judicial reviews of exceptional cases where detention outside J&amp;K continues, with written justification from prison authorities. &nbsp;&nbsp;"Delay in justice is tantamount to denial of justice," Mufti emphasized. "Every delay violates the right to life and liberty under Article 21." The petition highlights how prolonged separation from home territories has led to delayed trials, proceedings conducted in absentia, and families unable to afford long-distance travel. "For years, hundreds of our youth have been imprisoned far from home," Mufti stated. "Trials are delayed, justice remains out of reach. This is not the idea of justice that our Constitution envisions."&nbsp;In a direct appeal to the Chief Justice, Mufti declared: "Our courts are our last hope. We have faith in our judiciary. I believe the day is not far when justice will be served, and our courts will ensure ghar wapsi – the return of all prisoners from Jammu and Kashmir to their homeland." This is not Mufti's first intervention on prison reforms. Earlier in 2025, she had advocated for systematic overhaul of Joint Interrogation Centres in the region following a Supreme Court directive on custodial torture.The case underscores broader concerns about criminal justice administration in Jammu and Kashmir, with Mufti insisting the issue transcends politics: "This is about justice, humanity, and compassion."

Mehbooba Mufti filed a PIL in the J&K High Court seeking the return of undertrial prisoners held outside the region, calling it a humanitarian crisis. She argues their detention violates rights to fair trial and family access

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, urging immediate judicial intervention to address what she describes as a "humanitarian crisis" affecting hundreds of undertrial prisoners from the Union Territory. The petition seeks the repatriation of all undertrials currently lodged in jails outside Jammu and Kashmir, including facilities in Agra, Bareilly, Haryana, and other states back to prisons within the region. Mufti argues that detention in distant locations violates fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, severely restricting prisoners' access to courts, legal counsel, and family members. "These young people are not statistics; they are our children, sons of the soil," Mufti said in a public statement. "They deserve respect, a fair trial, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives." The PIL demands the establishment of a high-level monitoring and grievance redressal committee to audit undertrial records and recommend disciplinary action against errant officials. It also calls for: A standardized protocol ensuring regular family visits and unrestricted lawyer-client meetings. State-funded monthly travel for one family member until prisoners are returned. Quarterly judicial reviews of exceptional cases where detention outside J&K continues, with written justification from prison authorities. "Delay in justice is tantamount to denial of justice," Mufti emphasized. "Every delay violates the right to life and liberty under Article 21." The petition highlights how prolonged separation from home territories has led to delayed trials, proceedings conducted in absentia, and families unable to afford long-distance travel. "For years, hundreds of our youth have been imprisoned far from home," Mufti stated. "Trials are delayed, justice remains out of reach. This is not the idea of justice that our Constitution envisions." In a direct appeal to the Chief Justice, Mufti declared: "Our courts are our last hope. We have faith in our judiciary. I believe the day is not far when justice will be served, and our courts will ensure ghar wapsi – the return of all prisoners from Jammu and Kashmir to their homeland." This is not Mufti's first intervention on prison reforms. Earlier in 2025, she had advocated for systematic overhaul of Joint Interrogation Centres in the region following a Supreme Court directive on custodial torture. The case underscores broader concerns about criminal justice administration in Jammu and Kashmir, with Mufti insisting the issue transcends politics: "This is about justice, humanity, and compassion."

Mehbooba Mufti filed a PIL in the J&amp;K High Court seeking the return of undertrial prisoners held outside the region, calling it a humanitarian crisis. She argues their detention violates rights to fair trial and family access

Mehbooba Mufti files PIL for urgent jail reforms, calls for return of J&K undertrials

The air quality of Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category for a third consecutive day on Monday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) daily national bulletin, the average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi over the past 24 hours stood at 316 (very poor) at 8 am, an improvement from Sunday, when it was 366 (very poor) at 4 pm.&nbsp;On Sunday, the AQI reached a seasonal peak of 388 at 10 am. The record came before the situation escalated to improve as wind speed touched around 10 km/hr during the day. The weather forecasts confirmed that this improvement is for a short duration and Delhi is likely to record its first 'severe' air day in the capital on Tuesday.&nbsp;“Delhi’s air quality is very likely to be in the ‘very poor’ category from Sunday to Monday. The air quality is very likely to be in the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday, before once again returning to ‘very poor’ on Wednesday,” said the centre’s Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi in its daily bulletin issued on Sunday.&nbsp;The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorises air quality index (AQI) readings from 0–50 as “good,” 51–100 as “satisfactory,” 101–200 as “moderate,” 201–300 as “poor,” 301–400 as “very poor,” and anything above 400 as “severe.” Delhi has yet to register a ‘severe’ air day this year; the last one was on December 23, 2024, when the AQI hit 406.<h3>Delhi entered its most polluted stretch of the year</h3>Historical data indicate that the city has now entered its most polluted stretch of the year. According to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) analysis of CPCB data from 2018 to 2022, the period from November 1–15 consistently records the year’s highest AQI levels.&nbsp;The second-most polluted phase typically occurs between December 16–31. This pattern aligns with an IIT Delhi study from 2019, which found that the first pollution peak usually happens between October 29 and November 4, followed by another between December 30 and January 5.

Historical data indicate that the city has now entered its most polluted stretch of the year. According to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) analysis of CPCB data from 2018 to 2022, the period from November 1–15 consistently records the year’s highest AQI levels.

The air quality of Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category for a third consecutive day on Monday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) daily national bulletin, the average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi over the past 24 hours stood at 316 (very poor) at 8 am, an improvement from Sunday, when it was 366 (very poor) at 4 pm. On Sunday, the AQI reached a seasonal peak of 388 at 10 am. The record came before the situation escalated to improve as wind speed touched around 10 km/hr during the day. The weather forecasts confirmed that this improvement is for a short duration and Delhi is likely to record its first 'severe' air day in the capital on Tuesday. “Delhi’s air quality is very likely to be in the ‘very poor’ category from Sunday to Monday. The air quality is very likely to be in the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday, before once again returning to ‘very poor’ on Wednesday,” said the centre’s Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi in its daily bulletin issued on Sunday. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorises air quality index (AQI) readings from 0–50 as “good,” 51–100 as “satisfactory,” 101–200 as “moderate,” 201–300 as “poor,” 301–400 as “very poor,” and anything above 400 as “severe.” Delhi has yet to register a ‘severe’ air day this year; the last one was on December 23, 2024, when the AQI hit 406. Delhi entered its most polluted stretch of the year Historical data indicate that the city has now entered its most polluted stretch of the year. According to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) analysis of CPCB data from 2018 to 2022, the period from November 1–15 consistently records the year’s highest AQI levels. The second-most polluted phase typically occurs between December 16–31. This pattern aligns with an IIT Delhi study from 2019, which found that the first pollution peak usually happens between October 29 and November 4, followed by another between December 30 and January 5.

Historical data indicate that the city has now entered its most polluted stretch of the year. According to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) analysis of CPCB data from 2018 to 2022, the period from November 1–15 consistently records the year’s highest AQI levels.

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ for 3rd straight day, may hit ‘severe’ level on Tuesday

In a significant anti-terror operation, security forces uncovered and dismantled two long-abandoned terrorist hideouts deep in the forested regions of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. The breakthrough came during a meticulously planned joint search on Monday (Nov 3), officials confirmed.The operation was spearheaded by the Indian Army's 9 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in close coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Acting on precise intelligence inputs about potential terrorist infrastructure in the area, troops launched a cordon-and-search mission in the rugged terrain between Ahmed Abad and Nengripora forest pockets."Two old hideouts were successfully traced and busted," a senior official from the security forces told reporters. "These structures, likely used by terrorists in the past for shelter and storage, have been neutralised to prevent any future misuse."During the sweep, personnel recovered several items from the concealed bunkers, including gas cylinders, clothing, and other miscellaneous supplies. No explosives or weapons were found, indicating the hideouts had been dormant for some time. "The recoveries provide valuable insights into past terrorist activities in the region," the official added.The forested belts of Kulgam have historically served as hideouts for terrorist groups operating in the Valley, though encounters and busts like this have significantly disrupted their networks in recent years. Authorities believe these particular sites date back to older phases of insurgency, possibly abandoned amid intensified counter-terror operations.Further investigation is underway to ascertain any links to active terrorist modules or to gather forensic evidence. This bust comes amid heightened vigilance in south Kashmir, where security forces continue to conduct regular patrols and intelligence-driven ops to maintain stability.&nbsp;

Security forces busted two old terrorist hideouts in Kulgam’s Damhal Hanjipora forests during a joint search by the Army’s 9 Rashtriya Rifles and J&K Police. The abandoned sites contained supplies but no weapons. Officials say they likely date back to earlier insurgency phases.

In a significant anti-terror operation, security forces uncovered and dismantled two long-abandoned terrorist hideouts deep in the forested regions of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. The breakthrough came during a meticulously planned joint search on Monday (Nov 3), officials confirmed. The operation was spearheaded by the Indian Army's 9 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in close coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Acting on precise intelligence inputs about potential terrorist infrastructure in the area, troops launched a cordon-and-search mission in the rugged terrain between Ahmed Abad and Nengripora forest pockets. "Two old hideouts were successfully traced and busted," a senior official from the security forces told reporters. "These structures, likely used by terrorists in the past for shelter and storage, have been neutralised to prevent any future misuse." During the sweep, personnel recovered several items from the concealed bunkers, including gas cylinders, clothing, and other miscellaneous supplies. No explosives or weapons were found, indicating the hideouts had been dormant for some time. "The recoveries provide valuable insights into past terrorist activities in the region," the official added. The forested belts of Kulgam have historically served as hideouts for terrorist groups operating in the Valley, though encounters and busts like this have significantly disrupted their networks in recent years. Authorities believe these particular sites date back to older phases of insurgency, possibly abandoned amid intensified counter-terror operations. Further investigation is underway to ascertain any links to active terrorist modules or to gather forensic evidence. This bust comes amid heightened vigilance in south Kashmir, where security forces continue to conduct regular patrols and intelligence-driven ops to maintain stability.

Security forces busted two old terrorist hideouts in Kulgam’s Damhal Hanjipora forests during a joint search by the Army’s 9 Rashtriya Rifles and J&amp;K Police. The abandoned sites contained supplies but no weapons. Officials say they likely date back to earlier insurgency phases.

Security forces bust two old terrorist hideouts in South Kashmir's Kulgam forests

The countdown for the Bihar Elections 2025 is on. While the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has said that they are fighting the election under Nitish Kumar's leadership, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the decision on the chief minister's post will be taken after the election based on the scenario. However, the Mahagathbandhan has announced Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate and Vikasheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani as Deputy CM face. The Bihar Elections 2025 for 243 members Assembly will take place in two phases - the first phase is on November 6 and the second phase on November 11. Counting for the election will take place on November 14.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-party-has-decided-that-i-should-not-contest-prashant-kishor-rules-out-contesting-bihar-elections-against-rjd-s-tejashwi-yadav-here-s-why-1760503856489">'Party has decided that I should not contest': Prashant Kishor rules out contesting Bihar Elections against RJD's Tejashwi Yadav - Here's why</a><h2>Who is Mukesh Sahani?</h2>Mukesh Sahani was born in 1981 in Supaul Bazar village of Darbhanga district in Bihar. He is popularly known as the 'Son of Mallah' because he is a member of the Mallah community, which is a traditional caste of boatmen and fishermen found mainly in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The Mallah community is classified among Bihar’s Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). Coming from a humble background, Sahani left his home at 19 to seek work in Mumbai. As per multiple reports, he sold cosmetics and then found his way into Bollywood’s set design industry. He established Mukesh Cineworld Pvt. Ltd, which built film sets for major productions like Devdas (2002) starring Shah Rukh Khan, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) starring Salman Khan.&nbsp;Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-will-nitish-kumar-become-bihar-s-cm-again-here-s-what-pre-poll-survey-predicts-about-state-s-future-1759831868201">Bihar Elections 2025 | Will Nitish Kumar become Bihar's CM again? Here's what pre-poll survey predicts about state's future</a> Sahani earned his resources from Bollywood, and then he started his political journey. He founded Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) in 2018. During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he joined the Mahagathbandhan to represent the interests of the Nishad and Mallah communities. He was allotted three seats -Muzaffarpur, Khagaria and Madhubani - all of which he lost. Sahani himself contested in Khagaria and lost to Lok Janshakti Party’s Mehboob Ali Kaisar by 2.5 lakh votes. Disagreements between him and RJD began over seat-sharing ahead of the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections. &nbsp;He then stitched an alliance with the NDA and contested the 2020 state polls as a part of the NDA. The VIP was allotted 11 seats under the NDA quota, out of which it won four. Following the victory, Sahani was rewarded with a cabinet position — he became the Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Resources in the Nitish Kumar-led government. Due to the BJP's dominance in the alliance, he distanced himself and rejoined the Mahagathbandhan in April 2024. While the seat-sharing deal in Mahagathbandhan is not clear yet, reports suggest that VIP is contesting on 16 seats. Sahani himself is not contesting the polls.<h2>Why was Sahani - whose party is contesting 16 seats - was made Deputy CM?</h2>Political experts from Bihar say that Sahani was chosen as the Deputy Chief Ministerial face by the Mahagathbandhan primarily due to Bihar’s caste and electoral arithmetic. According to Bihar’s 2023 caste survey, Mallah/Nishad community forms a significant portion of the Extremely Backward Classes (around 9–10% of the state’s population). This helps the Mahagathbandhan to broaden its base beyond the traditional M-Y(Muslim + Yadav) core - that is, roughly 32% of the population. By elevating Sahani to the post of Deputy CM, but cutting the number of seats his party will contest, RJD has managed to hint at a larger role of backward communities if its government is formed, while it has also successfully ended its inner party turbulence over seat sharing as far as VIP is concerned. If political experts on-ground are to be believed, Sahani's sway has helped VIP in regions such as North Bihar, Seemanchal, Mithila, and riverine areas and benefitted the alliance he is with to get an additional 5–7 per cent in its kitty.&nbsp;However, on-ground situation may be tricky. Jan Suraaj has also fielded Mallah leaders in the region. Then, there's a section of VIP supporters miffed with Sahani's decision to rejoin Mahagathbandhan. BJP, in the past, has also successfully poached Mallah leaders and extended its clout on Sahani's vote base via local faces.It is only on November 14 that we will know if Mahagathbandhan's 'VIP gamble' worked in their favour or not.

Bihar Elections 2025 will be held in two phases on Nov 6 and 11. NDA backs Nitish Kumar, while Mahagathbandhan named Tejashwi Yadav as CM and Mukesh Sahani as Deputy CM face. Sahani, a Mallah leader, is key to EBC votes, with VIP contesting 16 seats to widen the alliance’s caste base.


The countdown for the Bihar Elections 2025 is on. While the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has said that they are fighting the election under Nitish Kumar's leadership, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the decision on the chief minister's post will be taken after the election based on the scenario. However, the Mahagathbandhan has announced Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate and Vikasheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani as Deputy CM face. The Bihar Elections 2025 for 243 members Assembly will take place in two phases - the first phase is on November 6 and the second phase on November 11. Counting for the election will take place on November 14. Read More | 'Party has decided that I should not contest': Prashant Kishor rules out contesting Bihar Elections against RJD's Tejashwi Yadav - Here's why Who is Mukesh Sahani? Mukesh Sahani was born in 1981 in Supaul Bazar village of Darbhanga district in Bihar. He is popularly known as the 'Son of Mallah' because he is a member of the Mallah community, which is a traditional caste of boatmen and fishermen found mainly in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The Mallah community is classified among Bihar’s Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). Coming from a humble background, Sahani left his home at 19 to seek work in Mumbai. As per multiple reports, he sold cosmetics and then found his way into Bollywood’s set design industry. He established Mukesh Cineworld Pvt. Ltd, which built film sets for major productions like Devdas (2002) starring Shah Rukh Khan, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) starring Salman Khan. Read More | Bihar Elections 2025 | Will Nitish Kumar become Bihar's CM again? Here's what pre-poll survey predicts about state's future Sahani earned his resources from Bollywood, and then he started his political journey. He founded Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) in 2018. During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he joined the Mahagathbandhan to represent the interests of the Nishad and Mallah communities. He was allotted three seats -Muzaffarpur, Khagaria and Madhubani - all of which he lost. Sahani himself contested in Khagaria and lost to Lok Janshakti Party’s Mehboob Ali Kaisar by 2.5 lakh votes. Disagreements between him and RJD began over seat-sharing ahead of the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections. He then stitched an alliance with the NDA and contested the 2020 state polls as a part of the NDA. The VIP was allotted 11 seats under the NDA quota, out of which it won four. Following the victory, Sahani was rewarded with a cabinet position — he became the Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Resources in the Nitish Kumar-led government. Due to the BJP's dominance in the alliance, he distanced himself and rejoined the Mahagathbandhan in April 2024. While the seat-sharing deal in Mahagathbandhan is not clear yet, reports suggest that VIP is contesting on 16 seats. Sahani himself is not contesting the polls. Why was Sahani - whose party is contesting 16 seats - was made Deputy CM? Political experts from Bihar say that Sahani was chosen as the Deputy Chief Ministerial face by the Mahagathbandhan primarily due to Bihar’s caste and electoral arithmetic. According to Bihar’s 2023 caste survey, Mallah/Nishad community forms a significant portion of the Extremely Backward Classes (around 9–10% of the state’s population). This helps the Mahagathbandhan to broaden its base beyond the traditional M-Y(Muslim + Yadav) core - that is, roughly 32% of the population. By elevating Sahani to the post of Deputy CM, but cutting the number of seats his party will contest, RJD has managed to hint at a larger role of backward communities if its government is formed, while it has also successfully ended its inner party turbulence over seat sharing as far as VIP is concerned. If political experts on-ground are to be believed, Sahani's sway has helped VIP in regions such as North Bihar, Seemanchal, Mithila, and riverine areas and benefitted the alliance he is with to get an additional 5–7 per cent in its kitty. However, on-ground situation may be tricky. Jan Suraaj has also fielded Mallah leaders in the region. Then, there's a section of VIP supporters miffed with Sahani's decision to rejoin Mahagathbandhan. BJP, in the past, has also successfully poached Mallah leaders and extended its clout on Sahani's vote base via local faces. It is only on November 14 that we will know if Mahagathbandhan's 'VIP gamble' worked in their favour or not.

Bihar Elections 2025 will be held in two phases on Nov 6 and 11. NDA backs Nitish Kumar, while Mahagathbandhan named Tejashwi Yadav as CM and Mukesh Sahani as Deputy CM face. Sahani, a Mallah leader, is key to EBC votes, with VIP contesting 16 seats to widen the alliance’s caste base.

Bihar Elections 2025: Why Mahagathbandhan picked Mukesh Sahani as Dy CM candidate and will this 'VIP gamble' work?

At least 19 people lost their lives and several others were injured after a truck carrying a load of gravel crashed into an RTC bus coming from the opposite side at Mirjaguda on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway, near Chevella in Rangareddy district of Telangana, on Monday.&nbsp;Chevella ACP B Kishan said that the RTC bus, which started at Tandur, was supposed to reach Chevella. "The truck was carrying a load of gravel. As of now, we can confirm that 16 people, including the truck driver and several bus passengers, died in the accident," the ACP said.&nbsp;While investigating the incident, Rajendranagar DCP Yogesh Goutam confirmed that the truck was in the right lane when it rammed into the bus. "We have to verify whether the accident occurred while the truck driver was attempting to overtake or if he was driving in the wrong direction," the DCP said.&nbsp;He added that there were 40 passengers in the bus at the time of the incident, and after the collision, the load of gravel in the truck fell on the passengers. "The accident occurred on the Bijapur highway. We are removing the bodies and the injured from the bus and shifting them to hospitals. Traffic is being diverted on both sides," the DCP said.<h3>PM Modi announces ex-gratia for the deceased and injured</h3>In response to the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on his social media platform X, “The loss of lives due to a mishap in the Rangareddy district of Telangana is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The loss of lives due to a mishap in the Rangareddy district of Telangana is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be…&mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/1985214046199767429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Telangana CMO also posted on X, “CM Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the road accident that took place in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district. The CM instructed the officials to immediately reach the spot and take necessary relief measures. The CM ordered that the complete details of the accident be informed from time to time. The Chief Minister has ordered the CS and DGP to immediately evacuate all those injured in the bus accident to Hyderabad and make arrangements to provide them with better medical treatment. The CM has asked the available ministers to immediately reach the accident site.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">రంగారెడ్డి జిల్లా చేవెళ్ల మండలంలో జరిగిన రోడ్డు ప్రమాదంపై ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ ఎ. రేవంత్​ రెడ్డి గారు విచారం వ్యక్తం చేశారు. తక్షణం ఘటనా స్థలానికి చేరుకొని, అవసరమైన సహాయక చర్యలు చేపట్టాలని అధికారులను ఆదేశించారు. ప్రమాదానికి సంబంధించిన పూర్తి వివరాలు ఎప్పటికప్పుడు తెలియజేయాలని…&mdash; Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/TelanganaCMO/status/1985183859089047579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rajendranagar DCP Yogesh Goutam confirmed that the truck was in the right lane when it rammed into the bus. He added that there were 40 passengers in the bus at the time of the incident, and after the collision, the load of gravel in the truck fell on the passengers.

At least 19 people lost their lives and several others were injured after a truck carrying a load of gravel crashed into an RTC bus coming from the opposite side at Mirjaguda on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway, near Chevella in Rangareddy district of Telangana, on Monday. Chevella ACP B Kishan said that the RTC bus, which started at Tandur, was supposed to reach Chevella. "The truck was carrying a load of gravel. As of now, we can confirm that 16 people, including the truck driver and several bus passengers, died in the accident," the ACP said. While investigating the incident, Rajendranagar DCP Yogesh Goutam confirmed that the truck was in the right lane when it rammed into the bus. "We have to verify whether the accident occurred while the truck driver was attempting to overtake or if he was driving in the wrong direction," the DCP said. He added that there were 40 passengers in the bus at the time of the incident, and after the collision, the load of gravel in the truck fell on the passengers. "The accident occurred on the Bijapur highway. We are removing the bodies and the injured from the bus and shifting them to hospitals. Traffic is being diverted on both sides," the DCP said. PM Modi announces ex-gratia for the deceased and injured In response to the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on his social media platform X, “The loss of lives due to a mishap in the Rangareddy district of Telangana is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”

Rajendranagar DCP Yogesh Goutam confirmed that the truck was in the right lane when it rammed into the bus. He added that there were 40 passengers in the bus at the time of the incident, and after the collision, the load of gravel in the truck fell on the passengers.

Telangana horror: 19 killed, several injured as truck crashes into RTC bus on Hyderabad-Bijapur highway; PM announces ex-gratia

All-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin on Sunday decided to move the Supreme Court against the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in 12 States and Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu. Sharing an X post, MK Stalin announced the resolution and alleged that the intent behind the SIR exercise is to snatch away the voting rights of the people. He wrote, "It is the duty of all parties to unite and raise their voices against the SIR being hastily implemented with the intent of snatching away the voting rights of the people of Tamil Nadu and murdering democracy." "Regarding the confusions and doubts in the voter list revisions - since our demand that they should be conducted after the 2026 general elections with adequate time and without any issues has not been accepted by the ECI, we have passed a resolution in today's all-party meeting to approach the Supreme Court," he added. Stalin also thanked the 49 parties which participated in the meeting to “protect democracy.” "I express my thanks to the leaders of the 49 parties who participated in the all-party meeting and registered their feelings. I request those who did not participate in this meeting to discuss SIR in their parties and take initiatives to protect democracy," the X post read. DMK leader RS Bharathi called the SIR an exercise to "indirectly" do a National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said, “We are opposing this because it is being implemented with an ulterior motive. This is not SIR. This is indirectly getting into the NRC. We are moving to the Supreme Court.” Hitting at the parties that did not participate in the meeting, Bharathi called them “the BJP's alliance.” "We don't care for them. They are all in the BJP alliance. Therefore, they didn't come," he said. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said, “Let the court issue its final order. After that, they can proceed with the SIR. That is what we wanted, and this is the resolution. The purpose of the resolution is that the election commissioners should not act on their own in SIR...” Slamming Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for not attending the all-party meeting, he said, “What can we do? We had called the TVK, but they didn't come. Many parties had come, but a few didn't want to antagonise the BJP. Maybe that's why they didn't come.” CPI(M) Polit Bureau Member U Vasuki lauded the "democratic process" to draft the resolution. He said, “The original draft of the resolution was corrected after hearing the opinions and comments of other political parties. So that was a very democratic process. Through the Supreme Court, we will wage a legal battle, and we will also go to the people, because without the people's participation, nothing can be stopped. So we will approach people as part of our campaign against this.” "They have already made a decision. The BJP and AIADMK are in the same alliance. If TVK doesn't turn up for this meeting, we can understand what their political position is," she added. While the TVK did not attend the meeting, the party issued a statement, condemning the SIR exercise. "The Election Commission of India has announced that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will be carried out in Tamil Nadu. Earlier, when a similar announcement was made in Bihar, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) strongly opposed it and warned about its hidden motives. Just as we cautioned then, names of lakhs of voters were removed from the rolls in Bihar, with opposition parties alleging that the deletions targeted certain communities, including religious minorities. Moreover, a case related to the special intensive revision is currently pending before the Supreme Court of India," TVK said in the statement. TVK hit back at DMK for not passing a Kerala-like resolution in the Assembly against the SIR of the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu. "The Kerala Government, our neighbouring state, has passed a resolution in the Legislative Assembly opposing the special intensive revision -- a move that reflects its commitment to protecting citizens' rights. However, despite claiming to strongly oppose the SIR, the DMK has not passed any such resolution in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Why is that?" TVK asked. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will conduct the second phase of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, with the final voter list to be published on February 7, 2026, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said.The exercise will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing a case against the first phase of SIR in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections in the State.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and 49 parties resolved to move the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 12 states, alleging it aims to "snatch away voting rights." 

All-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin on Sunday decided to move the Supreme Court against the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in 12 States and Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu. Sharing an X post, MK Stalin announced the resolution and alleged that the intent behind the SIR exercise is to snatch away the voting rights of the people. He wrote, "It is the duty of all parties to unite and raise their voices against the SIR being hastily implemented with the intent of snatching away the voting rights of the people of Tamil Nadu and murdering democracy." "Regarding the confusions and doubts in the voter list revisions - since our demand that they should be conducted after the 2026 general elections with adequate time and without any issues has not been accepted by the ECI, we have passed a resolution in today's all-party meeting to approach the Supreme Court," he added. Stalin also thanked the 49 parties which participated in the meeting to “protect democracy.” "I express my thanks to the leaders of the 49 parties who participated in the all-party meeting and registered their feelings. I request those who did not participate in this meeting to discuss SIR in their parties and take initiatives to protect democracy," the X post read. DMK leader RS Bharathi called the SIR an exercise to "indirectly" do a National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said, “We are opposing this because it is being implemented with an ulterior motive. This is not SIR. This is indirectly getting into the NRC. We are moving to the Supreme Court.” Hitting at the parties that did not participate in the meeting, Bharathi called them “the BJP's alliance.” "We don't care for them. They are all in the BJP alliance. Therefore, they didn't come," he said. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said, “Let the court issue its final order. After that, they can proceed with the SIR. That is what we wanted, and this is the resolution. The purpose of the resolution is that the election commissioners should not act on their own in SIR...” Slamming Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for not attending the all-party meeting, he said, “What can we do? We had called the TVK, but they didn't come. Many parties had come, but a few didn't want to antagonise the BJP. Maybe that's why they didn't come.” CPI(M) Polit Bureau Member U Vasuki lauded the "democratic process" to draft the resolution. He said, “The original draft of the resolution was corrected after hearing the opinions and comments of other political parties. So that was a very democratic process. Through the Supreme Court, we will wage a legal battle, and we will also go to the people, because without the people's participation, nothing can be stopped. So we will approach people as part of our campaign against this.” "They have already made a decision. The BJP and AIADMK are in the same alliance. If TVK doesn't turn up for this meeting, we can understand what their political position is," she added. While the TVK did not attend the meeting, the party issued a statement, condemning the SIR exercise. "The Election Commission of India has announced that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will be carried out in Tamil Nadu. Earlier, when a similar announcement was made in Bihar, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) strongly opposed it and warned about its hidden motives. Just as we cautioned then, names of lakhs of voters were removed from the rolls in Bihar, with opposition parties alleging that the deletions targeted certain communities, including religious minorities. Moreover, a case related to the special intensive revision is currently pending before the Supreme Court of India," TVK said in the statement. TVK hit back at DMK for not passing a Kerala-like resolution in the Assembly against the SIR of the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu. "The Kerala Government, our neighbouring state, has passed a resolution in the Legislative Assembly opposing the special intensive revision -- a move that reflects its commitment to protecting citizens' rights. However, despite claiming to strongly oppose the SIR, the DMK has not passed any such resolution in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Why is that?" TVK asked. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will conduct the second phase of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, with the final voter list to be published on February 7, 2026, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said. The exercise will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing a case against the first phase of SIR in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections in the State. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and 49 parties resolved to move the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 12 states, alleging it aims to "snatch away voting rights."&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to approach Supreme Court against Special Intensive Revision of voter list

Harimukund Panda, founder of Venkateswara Swamy Temple, has sought to absolve himself of blame for the tragic stampede, which on November 1 killed nine people and injured many others. In a statement, he blamed the large turnout of devotees on Ekadashi celebrations for the mishap instead of the management, coldly saying, "there was nothing we could do". Nine people, including a child, were killed in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-9-killed-several-injured-in-stampede-at-kasibugga-venkateswara-swamy-temple-in-andhra-pradesh-1761981304773">At least 9 killed, several injured in stampede at&nbsp;Andhra&nbsp;Pradesh temple</a><h2>Large crowd to blame?</h2>The tragedy unfolded during Ekadashi celebrations, when thousands of devotees turned up at the private shrine in Srikakulam district, overwhelming the limited space and crowd-control arrangements. Harimukund Panda, the 95-year-old founder and head priest of the temple, denied responsibility for the disaster, saying the situation spiralled out of control due to an unexpectedly large turnout. Speaking to reporters, Panda, as per ANI, said, "Yesterday, I told the devotees to go inside the temple, but suddenly a large number of devotees came together at a time and we could not control it."He also admitted that temple authorities had not informed the police or local administration about the event. "We have not provided any information to the police... Whenever I am there, usually devotees enter there one by one and worship..." he said, brushing aside allegations of negligence. "There's no need to inform the police every week for control purposes, as we usually manage things ourselves. The devotees generally listen to us. However, yesterday we were unable to control the crowd - we hadn't expected such a large turnout."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-s-khawaja-asif-revives-anti-india-rant-claims-new-delhi-using-afghanistan-as-proxy-where-s-the-proof-1762049476737">Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif revives anti-India rant, claims New Delhi ‘using Afghanistan as proxy’. Where's the proof?</a>When asked about the possibility of legal action, Panda replied coldly, "Let them put a case on me. What can I do ? So many people come, and they will put a case on me?". He also said, "if so many people come at once, how am I at fault?".<h2>Eyewitnesses blame poor management</h2>Eyewitnesses and survivors, however, pointed to poor management and the lack of basic safety measures. They said the temple had only one narrow gate serving as both entry and exit, creating a deadly bottleneck as crowds tried to move in and out simultaneously. With no barricades or police presence, panic spread quickly.Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh called the incident "deeply unfortunate" and said the stampede was caused by "an unknown amount of rush" that led to suffocation and chaos. "Being Ekadashi, like never before, pilgrims came here. They wanted to take the blessings of the Lord," he said.

The founder of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, has sparked outrage with his remarks following Saturday’s deadly stampede that killed nine people. Instead of accepting responsibility, Panda blamed the tragedy on the large Ekadashi turnout, saying, “nothing we could do.”

Harimukund Panda, founder of Venkateswara Swamy Temple, has sought to absolve himself of blame for the tragic stampede, which on November 1 killed nine people and injured many others. In a statement, he blamed the large turnout of devotees on Ekadashi celebrations for the mishap instead of the management, coldly saying, "there was nothing we could do". Nine people, including a child, were killed in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. Also read | At least 9 killed, several injured in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple Large crowd to blame? The tragedy unfolded during Ekadashi celebrations, when thousands of devotees turned up at the private shrine in Srikakulam district, overwhelming the limited space and crowd-control arrangements. Harimukund Panda, the 95-year-old founder and head priest of the temple, denied responsibility for the disaster, saying the situation spiralled out of control due to an unexpectedly large turnout. Speaking to reporters, Panda, as per ANI, said, "Yesterday, I told the devotees to go inside the temple, but suddenly a large number of devotees came together at a time and we could not control it." He also admitted that temple authorities had not informed the police or local administration about the event. "We have not provided any information to the police... Whenever I am there, usually devotees enter there one by one and worship..." he said, brushing aside allegations of negligence. "There's no need to inform the police every week for control purposes, as we usually manage things ourselves. The devotees generally listen to us. However, yesterday we were unable to control the crowd - we hadn't expected such a large turnout." Also read | Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif revives anti-India rant, claims New Delhi ‘using Afghanistan as proxy’. Where's the proof? When asked about the possibility of legal action, Panda replied coldly, "Let them put a case on me. What can I do ? So many people come, and they will put a case on me?". He also said, "if so many people come at once, how am I at fault?". Eyewitnesses blame poor management Eyewitnesses and survivors, however, pointed to poor management and the lack of basic safety measures. They said the temple had only one narrow gate serving as both entry and exit, creating a deadly bottleneck as crowds tried to move in and out simultaneously. With no barricades or police presence, panic spread quickly. Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh called the incident "deeply unfortunate" and said the stampede was caused by "an unknown amount of rush" that led to suffocation and chaos. "Being Ekadashi, like never before, pilgrims came here. They wanted to take the blessings of the Lord," he said.

The founder of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, has sparked outrage with his remarks following Saturday’s deadly stampede that killed nine people. Instead of accepting responsibility, Panda blamed the tragedy on the large Ekadashi turnout, saying, “nothing we could do.”

'How am I at fault?': Andhra temple founder denies poor management concerns, blames devotees for stampede that killed 9

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'How am I at fault?': Andhra temple founder blames devotees for stampede