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As Bihar gets ready to vote on 6 and 11 November, both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan have announced women-centric schemes to woo women voters who account for a major chunk of the electorate.The NDA, which is in power in Bihar with Nitish Kumar as chief minister, transferred Rs 10,000 each to 21 lakh women under the Jeevika Didi scheme just weeks ahead of the elections, and has pledged to empower one crore women Lakhpati Didis by providing financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh to women through the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana.At the same time, the…

The Congress government in Karnataka will write to industries in Bengaluru to grant three days of leave so voters from Bihar can exercise their franchise in the state polls slated to be held on November 6 and 11, said Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Shivakumar made the remark while addressing a meeting of the Bihar Association in the city on Sunday, where he also asked Bihar natives living in Bengaluru to vote for the Mahagathbandhan, which comprises the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and other parties. ‘Trying to save your votes in Bihar’ “All of you have said that…

Very often, the popular version of Bengaluru’s history starts with its famous founder, Kempe Gowda of the Yelahanka Nada Prabhus. Often, conversations around the city move smoothly from his rule to the fairly modern British-ruled Bangalore, taken as it was from Tipu Sultan. But many a story lies between the day that the Nada Prabhus were forced out of the city, and the day the Wodeyars brought Bangalore into the rapidly rising power that was the Mysore Kingdom. As it happens, both the Nada Prabhus and the Wodeyars had their roots as feudatories under the powerful Vijayanagara Empire, which, in…

As election fever grips Bihar, Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling NDA government, accusing them of failing to address unemployment, law and order, and development in the state. In an exclusive interview with ABP News, Yadav spoke on a range of issues, from government jobs and free electricity to crime, development, and his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav. #WATCH | बिहार में जंगलराज vs जंगलराज पर क्या बोले तेजस्वी?देखिए RJD नेता @yadavtejashwi के साथ संदीप चौधरी की खास बातचीतhttps://t.co/smwhXURgtc#SeedhaSawaal #SandeepChaudhary #TejPratapYadav #BiharPolitics…

The Karnataka government has decided to set up a State Water Commission comprising 15 experts to manage water resources, resolve inter-state disputes, and promote modern irrigation methods.In a major policy move, the Karnataka government has decided to establish a State Water Commission modeled after the Central Water Commission. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the panel will comprise 15 experts, including scientists and specialists in water management, agriculture, and environmental studies.The new commission will play a crucial role in addressing inter-state river water disputes, managing the state’s water resources, and formulating modern and sustainable irrigation practices. It aims to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday interact with women workers of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar as campaigning for the first phase of the Assembly elections nears its conclusion. The event will take place under the BJP’s ‘Mera Booth Sabse Majboot’ initiative. Top Leaders Intensify Campaigning As the campaign enters its penultimate day, PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Priyanka Vadra are actively reaching out to voters across the state. The Prime Minister addressed rallies in Saharsa and Katihar districts, sharpening his attack on the opposition INDIA…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A fast-moving typhoon barreled across the central Philippines Monday after slamming ashore overnight from the Pacific, leaving at least two people dead, setting off flash floods that trapped residents on roofs and submerged cars in two villages, and displacing tens of thousands of people, officials said.Typhoon Kalmaegi was blowing over the city of Bacolod in central Negros Occidental province before noon with sustained winds of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 195 kph (121 mph) after making landfall around midnight in the town of Silago in the eastern province…

With nearly 1.3 crore vehicles, Bengaluru is home to nearly the same number of people. Since 2019, the city has regularly featured among the most congested cities in the world. In 2024, it took an average of 34.1 minutes to travel 10 km in the city, with nearly  117 hours lost per year on roads during rush hours.Shivakumar, who also has the city development portfolio, has been trying to mobilise support for the tunnel road project, meeting walkers in Cubbon Park in the morning and holding consultations with stakeholders to validate his plans. He has also hit out at detractors at…

RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav announced that if his alliance comes to power, women will receive ₹30,000 annually under the ‘Mai Bahin Maan Yojana’, with deposits starting on Makar Sankranti, 14 January. He added that as campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar elections concludes, there is a strong sentiment for change across the state, and people are ready to end the government’s two-decade rule. (This is a breaking news story and is being updated. Please refresh for the latest updates.)

Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge asked on Monday why the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was “secretive” and had not registered itself as an NGO if it was one. This came amid the dispute over the RSS planning to hold a route march on Kharge’s turf, Chittapur in Kalaburagi district. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said, “If you are the world’s largest NGO, shouldn’t you be registered? Why are they so scared of the Indian laws and the Indian Constitution?” The minister further said that every NGO in the country was registered and that the Government had information about their donors, source…