Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: The second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections on November 11, 2025, will see voters decide the electoral fate of 1,302 candidates across 122 constituencies, including 12 ministers from Nitish Kumar’s cabinet. This phase is critical in shaping the next government and features intense political competition. 

Bihar Elections : Phase 2 Bihar Elections Could Decide 12 Ministers’ Fate | WION

Iraq heads to the polls as millions of voters elect 239 representatives to the Council of Representatives - the body responsible for choosing the country’s next Prime Minister. This election marks a key moment for Iraq’s political future amid ongoing economic challenges, security concerns, and public demands for reform.

Preparations Underway for Upcoming Polls on November 11

Bihar Elections: The first phase of the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections recorded a historic voter turnout of 64.46%, the highest ever for the state. The polling covered 121 constituencies across 18 districts with over 3.75 crore registered voters. 


From Bihar to the US: Which issues are resonating with voters

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, secures another term in the recent presidential election amid widespread unrest and protests across the country.


Cameroon’s Biya, world’s oldest ruler at 92, sworn in for eighth term 

The Election Commission of India has initiated a massive three-month nationwide overhaul of voter rolls called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to update electoral data, remove duplicate entries, and prevent illegal voting. 

India Launches Nationwide Overhaul of Voter Rolls Ahead of 2025 Elections 

As Americans vote in key state elections, the Supreme Court weighs landmark cases that could define Donald Trump’s presidential power from his bid to control the Federal Reserve and reshape federal agencies, to his push to limit birthright citizenship. Together, these battles form a crucial test of Trump’s grip on Washington and a preview of what’s to come before the 2026 midterms.

Can Trump Survive America’s Mini-Referendum? Key State Elections, SC Battles Loom 

As Bihar heads to the polls, a troubling statistic emerges — one in three candidates contesting the elections faces serious criminal charges. The rise of political strongmen and the intertwining of crime and politics have become defining features of Bihar’s political landscape.

Bihar Polls: Ahead of Bihar Polls, Spotlight on Political Strongmen | RACE TO POWER | WION 

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country's disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced early Saturday, in a rare landslide victory in the region.


Tanzania President wins election amid deadly protests

Even as President Trump stays overseas, Tuesday’s governor races in New Jersey and Virginia — and local contests from New York to California — are shaping up as a quiet referendum on his influence.


How Tuesday’s US elections will reveal Trump’s true political strength

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released its manifesto for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, pledging to create one crore jobs, boost industrial growth, and expand infrastructure across the state. The document was unveiled in Patna by chief minister Nitish Kumar alongside BJP president JP Nadda, Union ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chirag Paswan, and RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha.

Bihar Polls: NDA, I.N.D.I.A Bloc Make Tall Promises on Government Jobs 

In the Netherlands’ 2025 general election, centre-left D66 made historic gains, nearly tripling its parliamentary seats, while far-right Freedom Party (PVV) saw a sharp decline. Rob Jetten’s D66 is now poised to lead government talks, as Geert Wilders’ PVV falls short despite previous record wins. Early results signal a progressive shift in Dutch politics and a challenging future for far-right leaders.

Netherlands Election 2025: Centre-Left Surges, Far-Right PVV Loses Ground

With less than a week until Election Day, a new poll shows that likely California voters favor Proposition 50, a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.


California to vote on redrawn congressional map next week

People in the Netherlands are voting in a high-stakes snap election dominated by immigration and housing issues that will test the strength of the far right, which is on the rise across Europe.

Will Dutch Voters Rein In The March Of Far-Right Across Europe?

India’s opposition parties have released their Bihar election manifesto ahead of the two-phase polling scheduled for November 6 and 11. The manifesto highlights promises on employment, education, and welfare schemes, as political campaigns intensify across the state.

Bihar Elections: Opposition Releases Bihar Manifesto Ahead of November Polls | WION 

Inhabitants of Douala have been protesting for a second day, following the announcement that president Paul Biya was re-elected for an eighth term. Armed forces have been deployed to several districts of the city.

Cameroon's Paul Biya Re-election Despite Anger & Unrest 

The party of Argentina’s far-right president, Javier Milei, has won Sunday’s midterm elections after a campaign in which Donald Trump announced a $40bn bailout for the country and made continued aid conditional on the victory of his Argentinian counterpart.

Argentina: President Javier Milei Party Wins Midterm Elections

Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan was declared the winner in the first seat and Sajad Kichloo in the second seat, the party said in a statement.


J&K: Rajya Sabha election held for the first time in 10 years

J&K: NC's Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan wins Rajya Sabha seat

In Bihar’s upcoming elections, political parties have awarded 25% of candidate tickets to family members of politicians, raising concerns over widespread nepotism and its impact on democracy. Stay tuned for detailed analysis and latest updates on Bihar’s political scenario.

Bihar Elections: Nepotism in Bihar Politics Surges as 25% of Election Tickets Go to Family Members 

Campaigning Has Officially Ended In Bolivia Ahead Of The Crucial Presidential Elections. With Voters Set To Head To The Polls, Leading Candidates Are Making Their Final Appeals In A Tightly Contested Race. Economic Challenges, Indigenous Rights, And Political Stability Are Central Issues As Bolivia Faces A Defining Moment. Here's What You Need To Know Before Election Day.

Candidates Make Final Pitch as Campaigning Ends in Bolivia's Presidential Elections

Bihar is preparing for a crucial Assembly election for its 243-seat legislature, with polling set for November 6 and 11 and counting scheduled for November 14. The elections will witness a stiff contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition-led INDIA bloc, alongside a new entrant, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav Face Friction Before the Seat Distribution

As per the pact, the BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, while the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has been allocated 29. The Rashtriya Lok Morcha and Hindustani Awam Morcha will contest six seats each.


India: BJP, JD(U) to contest 101 seats each, Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) impacts NDA's Bihar math

Seychelles opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote. Herminie won 52.7 per cent of the vote, while Ramkalawan took 47.3 per cent. Herminie represents the United Seychelles party, which led the country for four decades before it lost power in 2020.


Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins country’s presidential race

Japan's likely next premier Sanae Takaichi is already facing criticism from her ruling party's long-time coalition partner, a rift that could delay or, in an extreme scenario, jeopardise her premiership.
Hardline conservative Takaichi, selected by the Liberal Democratic Party as its new head in a weekend vote, held a meeting on Tuesday with the leader of their moderate partner Komeito to discuss their concerns about some of her positions.

Japan's Leading Prime Ministerial Candidate Sanae Takaichi Scrambles to Forge Alliance

Syria has announced the preliminary results of its indirect parliamentary elections amid ongoing political challenges.

Syria Elections: Preliminary Results Declared, Fairness Concerns On The Rise

Vote counting is underway following Syria's parliamentary elections, held amid ongoing political tensions and a struggling economy. The elections, closely watched by regional observers, are expected to solidify President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power, with the ruling Ba'ath Party and allied candidates projected to retain dominance in the People's Assembly.

Counting of Votes Underway in Syria's Parliamentary Elections

Syria on Sunday held its first parliamentary elections, nearly a year after a rebel-led offensive unseated longtime autocratic leader Bashar Assad.


Syria elections: Syria holds first parliamentary elections since Assad's ouster 

Seychelles is set to hold a rerun of its presidential elections between the two main contenders, after no outright winner was announced in the initial round.

Seychelles to hold presidential run-off 

Russia, Europe Watch Closely as Moldova Prepares for High-Stakes Election

The leader of Moldova’s pro-European ruling party is blunt about the stakes in Sunday’s tense parliamentary election: a continued path toward the European Union or a country brought back under Russia’s orbit.

“The results of these elections will define the country’s future not just for the next four years, but for many, many years ahead,” Igor Grosu, the president of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity, or PAS, told The Associated Press on Thursday in the capital, Chisinau.

Russia, Europe Watch Closely as Moldova Prepares for High-Stakes Election

Pre-Election Shutdown of Schools Hurts Education in Cameroon | Race to Power | WION
Ahead of October's presidential election, Cameroon's separatist groups have enforced school closures during a month-long lockdown.

Pre-Election Shutdown of Schools Hurts Education in Cameroon

Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Al-Assad's Fall | WION News

Syria is holding its first parliamentary elections today (September 15) since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government.

The elections are set to be conducted entirely indirectly, through local institutions.

Local electoral bodies, composed of community figures, are responsible for nominating and selecting the candidates.

Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Al-Assad's Fall

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