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November 2025

AI on the streets: US cities turn to AI for safer streets; new tools track hazards in real time

AI on the streets: US cities turn to AI for safer streets; new tools track hazards in real time

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America’s ageing and under-maintained roads are pushing cities and states to adopt artificial intelligence tools that can spot hazards, flag repairs and prioritise fixes in real time — a shift gaining pace amid rising traffic deaths and stretched public works budgets.From Hawaii and Texas to San Jose, local governments are deploying AI-powered dashcams, vehicle-mounted cameras…

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ 3-year-old daughter Malti Makes makes her film debut – WATCH

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ 3-year-old daughter Malti Makes makes her film debut – WATCH

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ daughter, Malti Marie, has officially stepped into the spotlight, making her on-screen debut in the newly released ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’. The festive film that had a digital debut, marks the first time the couple’s 3-year-old has appeared in a film.Malti’s cameo comes in the movie’s closing scene,…

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Pisces, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Early days bring new connections and positive outcomes

Pisces, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Early days bring new connections and positive outcomes

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Pisces, your week is characterized by gentle transformations, emotional insights, and the steady pursuit of success. The early days may bring opportunities for new connections or renewed relationships. Proposals, reconciliations, or business partnerships are possible, and favorable outcomes in legal matters boost your confidence. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, the time is ripe for healing…

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MLB trade rumors: Boston Red Sox eye million Cincinnati Reds star as Wilyer Abreu Emerges as Key Trade Chip ahead of trade deadline

MLB trade rumors: Boston Red Sox eye $53 million Cincinnati Reds star as Wilyer Abreu Emerges as Key Trade Chip ahead of trade deadline

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Boston Red Sox base runner Nate Eaton (right) celebrates with Alex Bregman after scoring in the ninth inning (Image via Imagn) The 2025 MLB offseason has already sparked its share of high-profile rumors, and one of the most talked-about possibilities centers on a potential blockbuster between the Boston Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. Several…

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What made Ludwig Ahgren’s charity stream so personal? Details behind the long-time fan who changed his life

What made Ludwig Ahgren’s charity stream so personal? Details behind the long-time fan who changed his life

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Ludwig Ahgren (Image via YouTube / Ludwig) Popular Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren recently paid tribute to one of his earliest fans named Kanabana, who recently passed away on X, with a heartfelt note. Ahgren was deeply moved by Kanabana’s support over the years, even from his early days, emphasizing the impact her support has had…

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NEW DELHI: Congress workers in Bihar were seen in tears on Saturday as they met the party’s state president, Rajesh Ram, who suffered a heavy defeat in Kutumba. Video from the Congress office showed distraught cadres consoling Ram, who lost the seat to HAMS candidate Lalan Ram by more than 21,000 votes.In Kutumba, the final count told the story plainly. Lalan Ram secured 84,727 votes, defeating Rajesh Ram, who managed 63,202. The Congress state president’s defeat became emblematic of a wider collapse for the party across the state, where it won only six of the 61 seats it contested, its second-worst performance in Bihar since 2010. The mood inside the party quickly turned grim, with senior leaders rushing into emergency meetings in Delhi to understand what went wrong.While the Congress and its allies blamed the outcome on what they called a compromised election process, including the hurried Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, critics dismissed their concerns. K C Venugopal said the result was “unbelievable” and claimed the Election Commission had acted in a “one-sided” and non-transparent manner. The party alleged “vote chori on a gigantic scale,” an accusation echoed by the Shiv Sena (UBT), which called the election a “scam”.The BJP and its partners, meanwhile, celebrated the sweeping mandate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the opposition was blaming EVMs and the Election Commission because they could not explain their defeat to their own workers. NDA leaders argued that the mandate was an endorsement of governance and the SIR, saying fake voters had finally been removed from the rolls.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MMC’: PM Modi Mocks Congress After NDA’s Bihar Win; Calls It ‘Muslim League Maoist’ Party‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op SindoorEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows Up123Photostories6 easy and science-backed snacks that fight colon cancerMold Toxicity: How to recognize its symptoms that appear like a common cold7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kids123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeArjun TendulkarGiannis AntetokounmpoDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthZack RyderAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorWayne Gretzkys SonDak PrescottPercy Harvin

NEW DELHI: Congress workers in Bihar were seen in tears on Saturday as they met the party’s state president, Rajesh Ram, who suffered a heavy defeat in Kutumba. Video from the Congress office showed distraught cadres consoling Ram, who lost the seat to HAMS candidate Lalan Ram by more than 21,000 votes.In Kutumba, the final count told the story plainly. Lalan Ram secured 84,727 votes, defeating Rajesh Ram, who managed 63,202. The Congress state president’s defeat became emblematic of a wider collapse for the party across the state, where it won only six of the 61 seats it contested, its second-worst performance in Bihar since 2010. The mood inside the party quickly turned grim, with senior leaders rushing into emergency meetings in Delhi to understand what went wrong.While the Congress and its allies blamed the outcome on what they called a compromised election process, including the hurried Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, critics dismissed their concerns. K C Venugopal said the result was “unbelievable” and claimed the Election Commission had acted in a “one-sided” and non-transparent manner. The party alleged “vote chori on a gigantic scale,” an accusation echoed by the Shiv Sena (UBT), which called the election a “scam”.The BJP and its partners, meanwhile, celebrated the sweeping mandate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the opposition was blaming EVMs and the Election Commission because they could not explain their defeat to their own workers. NDA leaders argued that the mandate was an endorsement of governance and the SIR, saying fake voters had finally been removed from the rolls.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MMC’: PM Modi Mocks Congress After NDA’s Bihar Win; Calls It ‘Muslim League Maoist’ Party‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op SindoorEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows Up123Photostories6 easy and science-backed snacks that fight colon cancerMold Toxicity: How to recognize its symptoms that appear like a common cold7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kids123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeArjun TendulkarGiannis AntetokounmpoDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthZack RyderAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorWayne Gretzkys SonDak PrescottPercy Harvin

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NEW DELHI: Congress workers in Bihar were seen in tears on Saturday as they met the party’s state president, Rajesh Ram, who suffered a heavy defeat in Kutumba. Video from the Congress office showed distraught cadres consoling Ram, who lost the seat to HAMS candidate Lalan Ram by more than 21,000 votes.In Kutumba, the final…

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Ranvir Shorey holds makers responsible for Akshay Kumar’s ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ failure: ‘The script was better than the film’

Ranvir Shorey holds makers responsible for Akshay Kumar’s ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ failure: ‘The script was better than the film’

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Ranvir Shorey has recently opened up about his experience working on ‘Chandni Chowk to China,’ sharing a frank assessment of how the film differed from its original script. The actor admitted that the project ultimately failed to match the strength of what was written. Ranvir Shorey on script vs. final film In a conversation with…

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‘Abused & hit’: After disowning Lalu family, Rohini’s big charge on Tejashwi Yadav

‘Abused & hit’: After disowning Lalu family, Rohini’s big charge on Tejashwi Yadav

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Rohini Acharya with Lalu Prasad Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: Hours after declaring she had abandoned her family, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya claimed she was “thrown out” by her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his close aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez.Speaking on the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) debacle in the Bihar assembly polls, Rohini…

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MAGA mess: ‘I forgive him,’ says rebel Republican, Donald Trump nicknames her Marjorie ‘traitor’ Greene

MAGA mess: ‘I forgive him,’ says rebel Republican, Donald Trump nicknames her Marjorie ‘traitor’ Greene

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Greene says she forgives Trump but president calls her ‘traitor’, ‘disgrace’. Donald Trump and his longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene picked up their last night’s fight where they stopped, as Trump nicknamed Marjorie ‘traitor’ and called her a disgrace to the Republican Party. Marjorie said she forgives Donald Trump and prays for him to return…

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Aam Aadmi Party’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra continued in Uttar Pradesh, with Sanjay Singh leading the march through Sultanpur. Local residents raised concerns about employment, ASHA workers highlighted honorarium issues, and Singh emphasized the district’s neglected infrastructure and healthcare. The 13-day march aims to cover 200 km, concluding in Prayagraj. AAP’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra enters its fourth day in UP The Aam Aadmi Party’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra entered its fourth day in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, covering the stretch from Koorebhar to Katka in Sultanpur.The march, led by AAP UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, drew participation from the local crowds at Koorebhar Bazaar, Guftarganj Bazaar, Babuganj and Katra Bazaar.At Koorebhar, a group of young residents met Singh and asked him to raise employment concerns in Parliament. ASHA workers at Patna Chauraha and near the Purvanchal Expressway also approached him with issues related to honorarium and pending demands. Addressing their requests, them, Singh said, “I will raise your voice from the streets to Parliament.”After the padyatra entered Sultanpur, Sanjay Singh referred to his association with the district while raising concerns about local infrastructure. “Sultanpur is my home district. Its suffering is not just data for me—it is my personal pain,” he said.Singh alleged that basic civic facilities in the district had seen “no real improvement” in recent years, pointing to broken roads and neglected infrastructure. He further highlighted the erratic power supply, stating that households receive barely ten hours of electricity a day.Commenting on the district’s healthcare system, Singh claimed hospitals and community health centres face shortages of medicines, testing facilities and medical staff.He also referred to a recent case at a government medical college where an X-ray report was reportedly issued on plain paper, describing it as indicative of wider administrative gaps in the state’s healthcare services.The 13-day foot march, covering nearly 200 km, will travel through Sultanpur and Amethi before concluding in Prayagraj.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op SindoorEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows UpPM Modi Predicts Major Congress Split After NDA’s Bihar Win And Warns Allies Of Growing Instability123Photostories6 easy and science-backed snacks that fight colon cancerMold Toxicity: How to recognize its symptoms that appear like a common cold7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kids123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeArjun TendulkarGiannis AntetokounmpoDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottPercy Harvin

Aam Aadmi Party’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra continued in Uttar Pradesh, with Sanjay Singh leading the march through Sultanpur. Local residents raised concerns about employment, ASHA workers highlighted honorarium issues, and Singh emphasized the district’s neglected infrastructure and healthcare. The 13-day march aims to cover 200 km, concluding in Prayagraj. AAP’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra enters its fourth day in UP The Aam Aadmi Party’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra entered its fourth day in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, covering the stretch from Koorebhar to Katka in Sultanpur.The march, led by AAP UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, drew participation from the local crowds at Koorebhar Bazaar, Guftarganj Bazaar, Babuganj and Katra Bazaar.At Koorebhar, a group of young residents met Singh and asked him to raise employment concerns in Parliament. ASHA workers at Patna Chauraha and near the Purvanchal Expressway also approached him with issues related to honorarium and pending demands. Addressing their requests, them, Singh said, “I will raise your voice from the streets to Parliament.”After the padyatra entered Sultanpur, Sanjay Singh referred to his association with the district while raising concerns about local infrastructure. “Sultanpur is my home district. Its suffering is not just data for me—it is my personal pain,” he said.Singh alleged that basic civic facilities in the district had seen “no real improvement” in recent years, pointing to broken roads and neglected infrastructure. He further highlighted the erratic power supply, stating that households receive barely ten hours of electricity a day.Commenting on the district’s healthcare system, Singh claimed hospitals and community health centres face shortages of medicines, testing facilities and medical staff.He also referred to a recent case at a government medical college where an X-ray report was reportedly issued on plain paper, describing it as indicative of wider administrative gaps in the state’s healthcare services.The 13-day foot march, covering nearly 200 km, will travel through Sultanpur and Amethi before concluding in Prayagraj.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op SindoorEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows UpPM Modi Predicts Major Congress Split After NDA’s Bihar Win And Warns Allies Of Growing Instability123Photostories6 easy and science-backed snacks that fight colon cancerMold Toxicity: How to recognize its symptoms that appear like a common cold7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kids123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeArjun TendulkarGiannis AntetokounmpoDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottPercy Harvin

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AAP’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra enters its fourth day in UP The Aam Aadmi Party’s “Rojgar Do–Samajik Nyay Do” padyatra entered its fourth day in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, covering the stretch from Koorebhar to Katka in Sultanpur.The march, led by AAP UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, drew participation from the…

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‘Two Much’: World Cup winners Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma to grace Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s show in special episode

‘Two Much’: World Cup winners Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma to grace Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s show in special episode

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After their historic win at the Indian Women’s Cricket World Cup, the girls in blue, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma will take over the hot seat on Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s unscripted original series, ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’. Kajol and Twinkle on celebrating the cricketers Host Kajol expressed her excitement for the upcoming…

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Aquarius, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Expect a week of shifting tides

Aquarius, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Expect a week of shifting tides

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Aquarius, this week invites you to embrace change, balance ambition with patience, and deepen connections with those around you. The early part of the week finds you navigating a mix of emotional restlessness and professional hurdles. You might feel frustrated by delays at work or experience minor setbacks in projects. However, these challenges are short-lived;…

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Marissa Van Noy’s public thank you to the Baltimore Ravens shows how the organization treats families during high pressure weeks

Marissa Van Noy’s public thank you to the Baltimore Ravens shows how the organization treats families during high pressure weeks

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Kyle Van Noy’s wife Marissa shares a viral message thanking the Baltimore Ravens for their Women’s Luncheon. (Images via Instagram) Kyle Van Noy’s wife Marissa became the center of attention this week after she posted a message thanking the Baltimore Ravens for their Women’s Luncheon. Her Instagram post was simple on the surface, but it…

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Bihar’s political landscape has dramatically shifted as the BJP, once an outsider, has emerged as the dominant force, securing its highest-ever assembly seats. This rise, built over decades through patient groundwork and social engineering, has redefined the state’s power dynamics, potentially eclipsing Nitish Kumar’s long-held influence and signaling a new era of BJP-led governance. PM Modi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Amit Shah’s pre-poll boast – “We will win more than 160 seats… It can be 180 also” – sounded-like a typical campaign bravado, the verdict proved otherwise. The NDA did not just meet expectations. It blew past them, finishing at 202 seats. With this sweeping mandate, one storyline stood above all: the BJP emerged as the single largest party in Bihar, securing 89 seats – its highest tally ever in the state assembly.Legacy deficitThis rise has taken decades to shape. For years, Bihar was defined by the dominance of socialist and Mandal-era forces led by leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and later Nitish Kumar. The BJP, despite expanding nationally, had little organic ground in the state. It lacked historical roots, caste-led influence and a natural voter identity in a state where politics was built more on community loyalties than ideology.So the party chose patience. Behind-the scenes build-upThe BJP stayed behind the scenes and allowed Nitish Kumar — the face of “sushasan babu” — to remain the mascot of reform and governance. While Nitish held the chair and the credit, the BJP quietly built its booth networks, expanded OBC outreach, infiltrated and weakened RJD’s voter base, and steadily infused ideological presence into a state long driven by personality-centric politics revolving around Lalu and Nitish.BJP’s social engineering strategy in Bihar, largely driven under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appears to have paid off — including in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region, where voters did not hesitate to support the BJP-NDA alliance.The Muslim electorate, traditionally seen as outside BJP’s fold and often viewed as a disadvantage for the saffron party, showed a noticeable shift this time.2025: Outgrowing the dependency narrativeThe real inflection came in 2020, when the BJP, for the first time, outscored its senior ally JD(U), winning 74 seats compared to JD(U)’s 43. Yet it still supported Nitish as chief minister, signalling endurance over instant glory.This election made the transformation official. During seat negotiations, the BJP secured 101 seats, the same as JD(U), positioning itself as an equal partner and ending the long-held narrative of Nitish-led JD(U) as the “big brother.” The results confirmed what the groundwork had hinted at: the BJP had outgrown its dependency narrative.Will Nitish continue as CM?However, Nitish Kumar also made an impressive comeback — rising from 43 seats in the previous election to 85 this time, just behind the BJP. Yet his indispensability may not look the same anymore. With its partners, the NDA nearly touches majority on its own: the BJP’s 89 seats, LJP (RV)’s 19, HAM’s 5 and RLM’s 4 total 117 seats, only a few short of the required majority. The remaining gap could potentially be bridged through talks with nine Independent candidates who are not aligned with either camp.A big question now emerges over who will be projected as the chief ministerial face for the BJP, especially when it comes to placing complete trust in Nitish Kumar – a leader who has built an unmatched reputation for switching sides, often described as practising “weatherproof politics.”Over the past decade, he has moved between alliances with a precision almost unique in Indian politics. He walked out of the BJP in 2013 just as Narendra Modi was rising on the national stage, partnered with the RJD to form a grand alliance, switched back to the BJP, returned to the RJD camp, and then again shifted to the NDA. The pace and timing of these shifts have kept observers guessing for years.Nitish: The constant switchIt was Nitish who first worked toward bringing opposition parties together under what eventually became the INDIA bloc. But before the idea could fully mature, he stepped away and returned to the NDA. This is why a familiar phrase keeps resurfacing in Bihar’s political chatter: “Nitish sabke hain.” Today, once again, he stands with the NDA to take on the very bloc he helped shape.Despite these repeated shifts, the BJP has usually not pressed hard on trust issues with JD(U), largely because Nitish’s “sushasan babu” image has been politically valuable in Bihar. Even after outscoring JD(U) in 2020, the BJP continued to back Nitish as chief minister. But now, with greater strength and momentum, a new question arises: will the BJP once again settle for a secondary role, or assert itself and claim the lead?When asked who would be chief minister, Amit Shah kept the answer open: “Who am I to decide it? NDA partners will decide who will be the next Bihar CM.” Although the NDA publicly supports Nitish Kumar, the BJP has avoided formally projecting him as its chief ministerial face, keeping room for negotiation.The psychologist shiftNitish Kumar’s political shifts — from BJP to RJD and back, then back again — may have generated headlines, but beneath those dramatic alliance flips, the BJP was slowly becoming indispensable to Bihar’s power structure. Nitish remained the face, but BJP became the framework.The turning point is not just numerical; it is psychological. For decades, Bihar politics revolved around the Lalu-Nitish axis. Today, it revolves around the BJP’s bargaining weight. The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse, especially RJD’s reduction to 25 seats and Congress winning only 6 out of 61 it contested, underlined that shift.From outsider to power centreBJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani, who was arrested in Samastipur during his iconic Ram Mandir “Rath Yatra” on the orders of then-chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav — a moment can be viewed as Bihar unwelcoming of the BJP. Now, the saffron party stands in sharp contrast to the party’s present position, where it holds the strongest hand inside the state’s ruling coalition. This transformation marks one of the most significant slow-burn political realignments in recent political history.In the end, Bihar 2025 isn’t just about who will be chief minister. It’s about who now shapes the state’s political centre of gravity. And for the first time in three decades, that person may no longer be Nitish Kumar — but the BJP itself.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op SindoorEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows UpPM Modi Predicts Major Congress Split After NDA’s Bihar Win And Warns Allies Of Growing Instability123Photostories6 easy and science-backed snacks that fight colon cancerMold Toxicity: How to recognize its symptoms that appear like a common cold7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kids123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeArjun TendulkarGiannis AntetokounmpoDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottPercy Harvin

Bihar’s political landscape has dramatically shifted as the BJP, once an outsider, has emerged as the dominant force, securing its highest-ever assembly seats. This rise, built over decades through patient groundwork and social engineering, has redefined the state’s power dynamics, potentially eclipsing Nitish Kumar’s long-held influence and signaling a new era of BJP-led governance. PM Modi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Amit Shah’s pre-poll boast – “We will win more than 160 seats… It can be 180 also” – sounded-like a typical campaign bravado, the verdict proved otherwise. The NDA did not just meet expectations. It blew past them, finishing at 202 seats. With this sweeping mandate, one storyline stood above all: the BJP emerged as the single largest party in Bihar, securing 89 seats – its highest tally ever in the state assembly.Legacy deficitThis rise has taken decades to shape. For years, Bihar was defined by the dominance of socialist and Mandal-era forces led by leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and later Nitish Kumar. The BJP, despite expanding nationally, had little organic ground in the state. It lacked historical roots, caste-led influence and a natural voter identity in a state where politics was built more on community loyalties than ideology.So the party chose patience. Behind-the scenes build-upThe BJP stayed behind the scenes and allowed Nitish Kumar — the face of “sushasan babu” — to remain the mascot of reform and governance. While Nitish held the chair and the credit, the BJP quietly built its booth networks, expanded OBC outreach, infiltrated and weakened RJD’s voter base, and steadily infused ideological presence into a state long driven by personality-centric politics revolving around Lalu and Nitish.BJP’s social engineering strategy in Bihar, largely driven under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appears to have paid off — including in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region, where voters did not hesitate to support the BJP-NDA alliance.The Muslim electorate, traditionally seen as outside BJP’s fold and often viewed as a disadvantage for the saffron party, showed a noticeable shift this time.2025: Outgrowing the dependency narrativeThe real inflection came in 2020, when the BJP, for the first time, outscored its senior ally JD(U), winning 74 seats compared to JD(U)’s 43. Yet it still supported Nitish as chief minister, signalling endurance over instant glory.This election made the transformation official. During seat negotiations, the BJP secured 101 seats, the same as JD(U), positioning itself as an equal partner and ending the long-held narrative of Nitish-led JD(U) as the “big brother.” The results confirmed what the groundwork had hinted at: the BJP had outgrown its dependency narrative.Will Nitish continue as CM?However, Nitish Kumar also made an impressive comeback — rising from 43 seats in the previous election to 85 this time, just behind the BJP. Yet his indispensability may not look the same anymore. With its partners, the NDA nearly touches majority on its own: the BJP’s 89 seats, LJP (RV)’s 19, HAM’s 5 and RLM’s 4 total 117 seats, only a few short of the required majority. The remaining gap could potentially be bridged through talks with nine Independent candidates who are not aligned with either camp.A big question now emerges over who will be projected as the chief ministerial face for the BJP, especially when it comes to placing complete trust in Nitish Kumar – a leader who has built an unmatched reputation for switching sides, often described as practising “weatherproof politics.”Over the past decade, he has moved between alliances with a precision almost unique in Indian politics. He walked out of the BJP in 2013 just as Narendra Modi was rising on the national stage, partnered with the RJD to form a grand alliance, switched back to the BJP, returned to the RJD camp, and then again shifted to the NDA. The pace and timing of these shifts have kept observers guessing for years.Nitish: The constant switchIt was Nitish who first worked toward bringing opposition parties together under what eventually became the INDIA bloc. But before the idea could fully mature, he stepped away and returned to the NDA. This is why a familiar phrase keeps resurfacing in Bihar’s political chatter: “Nitish sabke hain.” Today, once again, he stands with the NDA to take on the very bloc he helped shape.Despite these repeated shifts, the BJP has usually not pressed hard on trust issues with JD(U), largely because Nitish’s “sushasan babu” image has been politically valuable in Bihar. Even after outscoring JD(U) in 2020, the BJP continued to back Nitish as chief minister. But now, with greater strength and momentum, a new question arises: will the BJP once again settle for a secondary role, or assert itself and claim the lead?When asked who would be chief minister, Amit Shah kept the answer open: “Who am I to decide it? NDA partners will decide who will be the next Bihar CM.” Although the NDA publicly supports Nitish Kumar, the BJP has avoided formally projecting him as its chief ministerial face, keeping room for negotiation.The psychologist shiftNitish Kumar’s political shifts — from BJP to RJD and back, then back again — may have generated headlines, but beneath those dramatic alliance flips, the BJP was slowly becoming indispensable to Bihar’s power structure. Nitish remained the face, but BJP became the framework.The turning point is not just numerical; it is psychological. For decades, Bihar politics revolved around the Lalu-Nitish axis. Today, it revolves around the BJP’s bargaining weight. The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse, especially RJD’s reduction to 25 seats and Congress winning only 6 out of 61 it contested, underlined that shift.From outsider to power centreBJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani, who was arrested in Samastipur during his iconic Ram Mandir “Rath Yatra” on the orders of then-chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav — a moment can be viewed as Bihar unwelcoming of the BJP. Now, the saffron party stands in sharp contrast to the party’s present position, where it holds the strongest hand inside the state’s ruling coalition. This transformation marks one of the most significant slow-burn political realignments in recent political history.In the end, Bihar 2025 isn’t just about who will be chief minister. It’s about who now shapes the state’s political centre of gravity. And for the first time in three decades, that person may no longer be Nitish Kumar — but the BJP itself.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op SindoorEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows UpPM Modi Predicts Major Congress Split After NDA’s Bihar Win And Warns Allies Of Growing Instability123Photostories6 easy and science-backed snacks that fight colon cancerMold Toxicity: How to recognize its symptoms that appear like a common cold7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kids123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeArjun TendulkarGiannis AntetokounmpoDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottPercy Harvin

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