Author: Rahul M

RJD’s Lok Sabha MP and senior party strategist Sudhakar Singh speaks to The Indian Express on why the party suffered a setback reminiscent of its 2010 rout, when its tally fell to 22, why its EBC experiment failed, allegations of electoral manipulation, and the road ahead. Excerpts: We were in a worse situation in 2010, yet we came back strongly. We will bounce back again. Our problems are not very big; we will resolve them. The artificially created vote by the ruling party will burst like a bubble. We will rise stronger. What went wrong? Story continues below this ad…

If you read any of WIRED’s recent AI edition, you know that lots of people are spending lots of time talking about how the technology is revolutionizing pretty much everything—from coding to writing to accounting. You’ve also probably heard by now, from us or somebody else, that we might very well be in an economic bubble of AI origin, one wherein the billions and billions of dollars being funneled into the industry is creating an untenable economic scenario that could turn catastrophic.Of course, you may also have read that I’m really sick of being asked about AI. I’m still not…

The JD(U) has distanced itself from controversial remarks made by Assam BJP minister Ashok Singhal following the NDA victory in Bihar, seen as hinting at the 1989 Bhagalpur riots in the state.On the afternoon of November 14, while the Bihar Assembly poll results were trickling in, Singhal, who holds the portfolios of Minister of Health & Family Welfare and of Irrigation in Assam, posted on his X handle: “Bihar approves gobi farming.” The post was seen as a reference to the Bhagalpur riots and a bid to conceal evidence regarding the massacre of Muslims in Logain village. JD(U) chief spokesperson…

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Evidence suggests that Russian secret services appear to have ordered the blowing up of a railway line in Poland over the weekend that is on a crucial route that delivers aid to Ukraine, a government spokesman said on Tuesday.“Everything indicates” that the rail incident was “initiated by the Russian secret services,” Jacek Dobrzyński, the spokesman for Poland’s secret services minister, said on Tuesday morning, according to the Polish Press Agency, or PAP.In what Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an “unprecedented act of sabotage,” a segment of a rail line linking Poland’s capital, Warsaw, to the border…

HBO There are, to put it lightly, a lot of characters on “Game of Thrones,” the massively successful HBO adaptation of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels penned by George R.R. Martin … to the point where it’s legitimately hard to keep track. Across the prominent “houses” of Westeros and its seven kingdoms, you have Northern houses like Stark, which includes major characters like Sansa (Sophie Turner), Arya (Maisie Williams), and Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead-Wright), and the house’s alleged bastard Jon Snow (Kit Harington). Then there’s the super-powerful and…

As the NDA swept the Bihar Assembly elections, riding on Nitish Kumar’s leadership and goodwill, the Urdu dailies kept the focus on the entire gamut of this big story over the week. The dailies also took a deep dive into the state of affairs prevailing in the Opposition camp, putting a spotlight on the widening rifts in the Lalu Prasad family in the wake of the poll debacle. Commenting on the NDA’s victory in the Bihar elections, the New Delhi edition of Inquilab, in its November 15 editorial, points out that the people of Bihar have again sprung a surprise,…

New Delhi, November 18, 2025: House of Lalittya, a renowned name for its refined approach to interiors and bespoke furniture, presents bedroom spaces that explore architectural serenity through minimal design. Each project reflects the studio’s ability to create environments that feel balanced, tactile and quietly composed. The studio’s design language centres on clean geometry, muted tones and tactile finishes to build spaces that are cohesive and calm. Soft beiges, warm greys, and off-whites form the base palette, complemented by natural materials such as wood, linen, and stone. The interplay of these elements creates warmth and depth while maintaining a sense…

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the Red Fort blast, suspects that Dr Umar un Nabi, the suicide bomber, concealed the bomb trigger in his shoe and carried out the explosion as a “shoe bomber”. White collar Islamic terrorist Dr Umar un Nabi was a member of the Pakistani terrorist group Jaish e Mohammad.According to reports, the fragments of a shoe containing metal were discovered in his destroyed i20 vehicle. These fragments were located beneath the driver’s seat, specifically from the right front tire of the car. Traces of triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a substance commonly used in making…

Completed 60+ projects across government and private sector institutions since 2017. Aiming to expand operations and achieve 100+ completed projects by 2026 with strengthened design and execution capabilities. India, November 18, 2025: Designheed Consultants, a leading architectural firm backed by HLK Group’s 73-year legacy, has successfully delivered over 60 projects across India since its inception, reflecting consistent progress in its work and delivery approach. The firm now aims to achieve the 100 + project milestone by 2026, and aims to create functional, efficient, and purpose-led spaces. Built on the principles of precision planning, strong coordination, and timely execution, Designheed’s objective…

MAGA, Nigeria (AP) — A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, the school’s principal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, as hunters joined security forces in the search for the missing students in forests close to the school.The girls were kidnapped before dawn on Monday, when gunmen attacked the dorm at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi state’s Maga town. Local police said the gunmen scaled the fence to enter the school premises and exchanged gunfire with police officers before seizing the girls and killing a…