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In a significant early boost for the ruling coalition, the BJP–JDU-led NDA has crossed the majority mark in initial counting trends for the Bihar Assembly elections. The alliance is currently leading on 122 seats, the exact number required to form the government in the 243-member House. The surge has given the NDA an early edge in what was expected to be a tightly contested battle against the Mahagathbandhan. Several constituencies remain closely fought, and the numbers may shift as counting progresses, but the early trends indicate strong momentum for the BJP–JDU combine. More updates will follow as the count (This…

TEL AVIV, Israel — Extremist Israeli settlers burned a mosque in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to Palestinian officials, an attack that comes as U.S. and Israeli military officials are increasingly concerned over an escalation of settler violence in the territory. Since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, there has been a drastic surge in settler violence as well as an Israeli crackdown on Palestinian militants in the West Bank. The growing turmoil has displaced tens of thousands of West Bank Palestinians. “These extremist groups are destroying our lives,” said…

Bihar Election Results Live:As polling staff prepare for the day, the big question looms: will Nitish’s experience or Tejashwi’s energy carry the day? Bihar Election Results 2025, Bihar Vidhan Sabha Election Result 2025 LIVE Updates: Welcome to our live analysis of the Bihar Assembly Election results. As counting begins, all eyes are on whether the National Democratic Alliance can convert its early confidence, lifted by favourable exit polls, into a clear majority by day’s end. Beyond the numbers, today’s verdict will also shape the internal balance of power within the NDA, with the BJP and JD(U) having contested an equal…

On November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day is observed, to raise awareness about diabetes mellitus which is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by high blood sugar or glucose levels. When the human body is unable to produce enough insulin or to use it effectively, it can lead to diabetes. High blood sugar directly impacts all critical organs and if not treated on time and consistently, it can even be fatal.  While diabetes is generally considered a disease of adulthood, it actually often has its roots in much earlier life. Dr Vivek Jain, Senior Director & Unit Head, Paediatrics, Fortis Hospital,…

BJP leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudary is leading in the Tarapur Assembly Constituency as per early trends. Counting is underway for the Bihar Assembly elections. (This is a breaking news story and is being updated. Please refresh for the latest updates.)

The counting of votes for all 243 Bihar Assembly seats will begin at 8 am on Friday, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) first taking up postal ballots. These early-counted votes often shape the initial trends on result day. Here’s a quick explainer on what postal ballots are and how they influence the process. What Are Postal Ballots? Postal ballots, commonly known as mail-in ballots, allow eligible voters to cast their vote without visiting a polling booth. This option is provided to voters who are unable to be physically present in their home constituency for various reasons, such as:…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a massive combined attack on Kyiv early Friday, sparking fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. At least 11 people were injured as emergency crews responded to multiple strikes, he said in a statement. Five people were hospitalized, including one man in critical condition and a pregnant woman, after a series of powerful explosions sounded in the city and airs defenses were activated. The attack on the capital was ongoing, officials said, urging residents to remain in shelters until the air raid alert is lifted. City authorities…

With both phases of voting held on 6 November and 11 November, the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 have entered their decisive final stage, the counting of votes and the declaration of results. Political attention is now firmly centred on whether the BJP–JD(U)-led NDA can retain its hold over the state, or if the RJD-led and Congress-backed Mahagathbandhan will dislodge nine-time Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Vote counting will take place on Friday, with preliminary trends expected the same afternoon, while the Election Commission will release final figures in the following days. Bihar Election Result 2025: Voter Turnout In Both Phases The…

Will Nitish Kumar take oath as chief minister a tenth time? Can Tejashwi Yadav lead Mahagathbandhan to victory? Is Prashant Kishor really the ‘X factor’ this election season? Answers to all these questions and more will be revealed today as the battle for Bihar enters its final leg. Polling in Bihar was held in two phases (6 and 11 November), with the state witnessing a record voter turnout of 67.13 percent—highest since 1951. Though early exit polls predicted an NDA majority, some pollsters have stuck their neck out by predicting that the battle for Bihar will go down to the…

Using robotic evolution, UC San Diego scientists trained bacteria to produce more of the pigment that powers octopus camouflage. Genetic analysis revealed key mutations that turned the microbes into highly efficient pigment factories. Cracking Nature’s Camouflage Secret Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have taken a major step toward understanding one of nature’s […]