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Gurugram: Haryana is gearing up to renew its longstanding demand of the state’s share in Panjab University, Chandigarh, at the 32nd Northern Zonal Council Committee meeting to be held at Faridabad on 17 November.The 32nd Northern Zonal Council, which includes Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the Union Territories of Chandigarh, the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, was initially scheduled to meet on 11 September, but it was rescheduled for 17 November. A senior officer in the Haryana government confirmed that the state government had raised the issue of Haryana’s share in the Panjab University…

With the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections drawing to a close, anticipation is mounting across the state as voters and political observers await the release of exit polls. The early projections, due after polling ends on November 11, are expected to offer a preliminary sense of which way the electoral winds may be blowing ahead of the official results on November 14. Exit polls to reveal early voter trendsThese polls, while not definitive, provide an early indication of voter sentiment and potential outcomes, helping parties and analysts gauge which alliances might have gained an edge. The results often…

Bihar Election Exit Poll 2025 Live: With the two-phase voting in the 243-seat Bihar Assembly election now complete, all eyes are on the forthcoming exit polls, which will provide early indicators of how major alliances fare, even though the final count on 14 November will be decisive.  The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan are locked in a high-stakes contest. The NDA, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and its state partner Janata Dal (United), has set an ambitious target of 160+ seats in the 243-member house.  A higher voter turnout in Phase 1 may signal a heightened mood…

As the constituency of Barbigha in Bihar’s Sheikhpura district went to the polls on November 6, The Indian Express asked villagers there what they were voting for. The motley group of men from the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), Paswans, and Manjhi communities (the latter two are Dalit groups) discussed the improved roads, the need for employment, and law and order.Most of them predictably leaned towards the NDA, given that their communities are on the ruling alliance’s side. Asked if there were Hindu-Muslim fissures here, one in the group, Ramesh Paswan, said, “Yahaan aisa kuchh nahin hai (there is nothing like…

India receives global support after deadly Delhi blast Dublin, Nov 11 (IANS) Condolences pour in from several world leaders and foreign envoys to India following the deadly car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, which claimed eight lives and left several injured. The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryana-registered car parked near Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris took to his social media to extend solidarity with the people and the Indian government. “Deeply saddened by the tragic…

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday demonstrated that he was neither tired nor in a mood to retire as he turned up at the JD(U)’s war room in Patna to take stock of the final phase of the assembly polls that were underway. The JD(U) president, who has been in the seat of power longer than any of his predecessors, reached the party office shortly after a meeting with Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’, one of his most trusted aides. The 75-year-old is understood to have been buoyed by reports that his party, which had suffered a…

As pollution levels rise, many people experience constant coughing, throat irritation, and respiratory discomfort. Prolonged exposure to smog, dust, and harmful particles can inflame the airways and weaken immunity. While medical help is important for persistent symptoms, several natural remedies can provide quick relief and strengthen your respiratory system. Here are eight effective home-based solutions to help you breathe easier and soothe your throat naturally:- 1. Warm Salt Water Gargle Add Zee News as a Preferred Source One of the simplest and most effective remedies for throat irritation is gargling with warm salt water. The salt helps reduce inflammation, kills…

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Will developing countries be left behind in the race towards a new, green economy? This is an emerging threat, says a set of new discussion papers by New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) at a time when the UN’s 30th Conference of Parties (COP) has kicked off in Belem in Brazil amid a turbulent geopolitical landscape in which climate ambition is struggling to stay afloat. ‘Towards a new green world’, as the CSE paper series is called, was released on the eve of COP30. It calls for centering economic resilience, value…

Thousands join Bhutan King in praying for Delhi blast victims Thimphu, Nov 11 (IANS) Bhutanese King Druk Gyalpo on Tuesday led a prayer for the victims of the Delhi blast, during a ceremony at Changlimethang Stadium in Thimphu. He was joined by thousands of Bhutanese people who expressed solidarity with India. The Bhutanese leadership conveyed their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of lives in the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station. The blast occurred in New Delhi on Monday evening when a Haryana-registered car parked near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded, killing…

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Afghanistan administration releasing water from the Afghan-India Friendship Dam, locally called Salma Dam, into the Harirud river this week has brought relief for Herat’s farmers facing drought-like conditions, say reports. The then President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had jointly inaugurated the dam on June 4, 2016, at Chist-e-Sharif of Herat province in Western Afghanistan. It is a multipurpose project planned for generating 42 MW of power, irrigating 75,000 hectares of land, water supply and other benefits to the people of Afghanistan. With a storage capacity of about 633…