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Parineeti Chopra marks first appearance after welcoming baby boy with Raghav Chadha; shares ‘jugaadu makeup’ routine

Parineeti Chopra marks first appearance after welcoming baby boy with Raghav Chadha; shares ‘jugaadu makeup’ routine

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Actor Parineeti Chopra, who launched her YouTube channel last year, has posted a new video nearly three weeks after her previous upload.Notably, it is also her first appearance since welcoming her baby boy with husband and politician Raghav Chadha. This latest upload offers subscribers something different: her personal version of “jugaadu” makeup. Hint of new-mom…

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Rebel MAGA lawmaker proposes bill to end H-1B visas as jobs crisis rattles Americans

Rebel MAGA lawmaker proposes bill to end H-1B visas as jobs crisis rattles Americans

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Marjorie Taylor Greene (PTI) The TOI correspondent from Washington: Tapping into the MAGA base’s disaffection with the job market, rebellious Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), who is already on a warpath with President Trump on various issues, announced on Thursday she will introduce legislation to aggressively phase out the H-1B visa program, which she…

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‘You don’t own the country’: Indian man in Canada gets 5 ticket for driving while ‘watching a video’, calls it ‘racist’

‘You don’t own the country’: Indian man in Canada gets $615 ticket for driving while ‘watching a video’, calls it ‘racist’

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Indian man in Canada calls it a racist incident after he was ticketed for driving with his phone mounted on the windscreen. An Indian man in Canada cried ‘racism’ when he was ticketed for $615 for driving while he had his mobile phone attached to his windscreen. Gaurav Chabra, the man, made two videos of…

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Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan has dissolved, with its constituent parties struggling individually. The Left parties, which delivered 16 seats in 2020, have seen a significant decline, winning less than ten seats collectively this time. This electoral setback raises questions about the future direction of the Left in Indian politics. Representational Image NEW DELHI: The Mahagathbandhan stands dismantled in Bihar — and its constituent parties have fared no better on their own. While the two larger players, the RJD in Bihar and the Congress at the national level, will regroup and continue the fight, the real setback has been for the three Left parties.In 2020, they delivered an impressive 16 seats to the alliance’s tally of 110. This time, however, they could not even reach double digits collectively. The scale of this decline raises a deeper question: where does the Left go from here?The declineFive years ago, it was the Congress that denied RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav a shot at the chief minister’s post. While the grand old party won 19 of the 70 seats it contested, the Left parties performed far better, fielding 29 candidates and winning 16.The CPI(ML) Liberation had delivered the strongest showing, with 12 wins from 19 seats — a strike rate of 63 per cent. The CPI and CPI(M) added two seats each, contesting six and four constituencies, respectively.This time, however, the picture is starkly different. With counting in its final stages, the CPI(ML) Liberation has won only two seats and the CPI(M) just one — neither is leading anywhere else. The CPI, meanwhile, has been wiped out entirely.The drop in vote share, however, is marginal. The Left front has slipped only slightly — from 4.64 per cent in 2020 to 4.18 per cent this time (with counting still underway).What went wrong?The election effectively became a referendum on the 20-year tenure of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar — and the JD(U) chief passed with flying colours. Powered significantly by his core support base of women voters — whose turnout across both phases was nearly nine percentage points higher than that of men — the NDA delivered a performance reminiscent of its sweeping 2010 victory.The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse was also fuelled by its own disunity. With each constituent staking claims to a larger share of seats, the alliance never finalised a formal seat-sharing pact. The CPI(M) and CPI together sought 35 seats — 24 and 11, respectively — six more than what the three Left parties had contested collectively in 2020. Ultimately, the Left fielded 33 candidates: 20 from CPI(ML) Liberation, nine from CPI and four from CPI(M).Despite fighting under a common banner and projecting Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial face, the partners never achieved real coherence on the ground — and each paid the price.What next for Left?Having already lost its traditional strongholds of West Bengal (2011) and Tripura (2018) — states it had governed for decades — the Left Front now remains in power only in Kerala. There too, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who made history by leading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to re-election in 2021 and breaking the state’s pattern of alternating governments, will have completed a decade in office by the time Kerala votes again in 2026.Ironically, the Left’s main challenger in Kerala will be its current ally in Bihar — the Congress, which heads the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in the southern state.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‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori AttacksFirst-Time Woman Voter in Danapur Explains Why Nitish Kumar Scored Massive Landslide Win in BiharIndia Negotiating Multiple FTAs To Boost Free Flow Of Capital And Trade: Piyush Goyal123PhotostoriesTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for lifeMeet Pooja Deol, Sunny Deol’s wife and Dharmendra’s daughter-in-law with surprising royal connection10 kid-friendly yoga asanas to improve memory power and concentrationBeetroot Peel Tea: How to make it and its benefitsDiabetes management: Top 6 everyday foods that keep your energy and blood sugar in check5 winter style tips every petite woman needsManga Mala of Kerala to Dholbiri of Assam: Indian brides carry a piece of culture in their wedding jewellery123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan has dissolved, with its constituent parties struggling individually. The Left parties, which delivered 16 seats in 2020, have seen a significant decline, winning less than ten seats collectively this time. This electoral setback raises questions about the future direction of the Left in Indian politics. Representational Image NEW DELHI: The Mahagathbandhan stands dismantled in Bihar — and its constituent parties have fared no better on their own. While the two larger players, the RJD in Bihar and the Congress at the national level, will regroup and continue the fight, the real setback has been for the three Left parties.In 2020, they delivered an impressive 16 seats to the alliance’s tally of 110. This time, however, they could not even reach double digits collectively. The scale of this decline raises a deeper question: where does the Left go from here?The declineFive years ago, it was the Congress that denied RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav a shot at the chief minister’s post. While the grand old party won 19 of the 70 seats it contested, the Left parties performed far better, fielding 29 candidates and winning 16.The CPI(ML) Liberation had delivered the strongest showing, with 12 wins from 19 seats — a strike rate of 63 per cent. The CPI and CPI(M) added two seats each, contesting six and four constituencies, respectively.This time, however, the picture is starkly different. With counting in its final stages, the CPI(ML) Liberation has won only two seats and the CPI(M) just one — neither is leading anywhere else. The CPI, meanwhile, has been wiped out entirely.The drop in vote share, however, is marginal. The Left front has slipped only slightly — from 4.64 per cent in 2020 to 4.18 per cent this time (with counting still underway).What went wrong?The election effectively became a referendum on the 20-year tenure of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar — and the JD(U) chief passed with flying colours. Powered significantly by his core support base of women voters — whose turnout across both phases was nearly nine percentage points higher than that of men — the NDA delivered a performance reminiscent of its sweeping 2010 victory.The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse was also fuelled by its own disunity. With each constituent staking claims to a larger share of seats, the alliance never finalised a formal seat-sharing pact. The CPI(M) and CPI together sought 35 seats — 24 and 11, respectively — six more than what the three Left parties had contested collectively in 2020. Ultimately, the Left fielded 33 candidates: 20 from CPI(ML) Liberation, nine from CPI and four from CPI(M).Despite fighting under a common banner and projecting Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial face, the partners never achieved real coherence on the ground — and each paid the price.What next for Left?Having already lost its traditional strongholds of West Bengal (2011) and Tripura (2018) — states it had governed for decades — the Left Front now remains in power only in Kerala. There too, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who made history by leading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to re-election in 2021 and breaking the state’s pattern of alternating governments, will have completed a decade in office by the time Kerala votes again in 2026.Ironically, the Left’s main challenger in Kerala will be its current ally in Bihar — the Congress, which heads the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in the southern state.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‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori AttacksFirst-Time Woman Voter in Danapur Explains Why Nitish Kumar Scored Massive Landslide Win in BiharIndia Negotiating Multiple FTAs To Boost Free Flow Of Capital And Trade: Piyush Goyal123PhotostoriesTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for lifeMeet Pooja Deol, Sunny Deol’s wife and Dharmendra’s daughter-in-law with surprising royal connection10 kid-friendly yoga asanas to improve memory power and concentrationBeetroot Peel Tea: How to make it and its benefitsDiabetes management: Top 6 everyday foods that keep your energy and blood sugar in check5 winter style tips every petite woman needsManga Mala of Kerala to Dholbiri of Assam: Indian brides carry a piece of culture in their wedding jewellery123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

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NEW DELHI: The Mahagathbandhan stands dismantled in Bihar — and its constituent parties have fared no better on their own. While the two larger players, the RJD in Bihar and the Congress at the national level, will regroup and continue the fight, the real setback has been for the three Left parties.In 2020, they delivered…

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‘No discussion at all’: South Africa coach reacts to Jasprit Bumrah’s controversial ‘bauna’ remark at Temba Bavuma

‘No discussion at all’: South Africa coach reacts to Jasprit Bumrah’s controversial ‘bauna’ remark at Temba Bavuma

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Jasprit Bumrah was involved in a controversial moment as his words, which were likely aimed at Temba Bavuma, were picked up on the stump mic. (Images via Getty South Africa have taken a measured stance on the stump-mic moment that briefly overshadowed the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens, with batting coach…

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Sunita Ahuja reveals she broke down after hearing her childhood crush Dharmendra was in the ICU: ‘Meri bhi umar Bhagwan unko de dein’

Sunita Ahuja reveals she broke down after hearing her childhood crush Dharmendra was in the ICU: ‘Meri bhi umar Bhagwan unko de dein’

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Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, who was recently discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, continues to recover at home. While fans and colleagues have been sending the legendary star their best wishes, actor Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja has now opened up about how deeply his hospitalisation affected her. In her latest YouTube vlog, Sunita became emotional…

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5 common workouts that silently damage your joints |

5 common workouts that silently damage your joints |

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Training for strength and mobility has become increasingly popular as more people recognise the long-term benefits of building resilient muscles, stable joints, and balanced movement patterns. Alongside this enthusiasm has come a surge of high-intensity and technically demanding exercises promoted across social media platforms. While these movements can be effective when executed with precision and…

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Chinese Zodiac Horoscope Today, November 15, 2025: Hidden blessings unfold, these zodiac signs will see progress

Chinese Zodiac Horoscope Today, November 15, 2025: Hidden blessings unfold, these zodiac signs will see progress

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Welcome to your daily Chinese horoscope, where we explore the mystical insights of the Chinese zodiac. Each day brings new opportunities and challenges, shaped by the powerful dynamics of the Chinese zodiac signs and the ongoing Chinese zodiac year. Discover what the stars have in store for you based on your specific zodiac sign in…

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Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight vs the Milwaukee Bucks? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star’s injury report (November 14, 2025)

Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight vs the Milwaukee Bucks? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star’s injury report (November 14, 2025)

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LaMelo Ball of Charlotte Hornets (Image via NBA) LaMelo Ball’s anticipated return has become one of the main storylines as the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face the Milwaukee Bucks on November 14, 2025. After missing significant time, the Hornets are hoping that Ball’s presence will spark a much-needed shift in their early-season momentum. With the…

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Was WhistlinDiesel arrested? YouTuber’s reported arrest sparks big buzz after tax details leak online

Was WhistlinDiesel arrested? YouTuber’s reported arrest sparks big buzz after tax details leak online

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Was WhistlinDiesel arrested? YouTuber’s reported arrest sparks big buzz after tax details leak online (Image Via Getty) Cody Shane Detwiler, known everywhere as Cody “WhistlinDiesel,” became the focus of a huge online buzz on November 13, 2025. The automotive YouTuber was reportedly arrested for tax evasion in Williamson County, Tennessee. This news first came from…

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Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attributed the Congress’s poor performance in Bihar to an unfair electoral process. Both leaders vowed a thorough review of the results and pledged to continue their fight for the Constitution and democracy. The NDA secured a historic victory, while the Mahagathbandhan faced a significant setback. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi delivered his first response to the Congress Party’s poor performance in the Bihar assembly election, describing the contest as “unfair from the very outset” and insisting that the party, along with the wider INDIA alliance, will undertake a detailed review of what went wrong. In a post on X, he wrote: “I express my heartfelt gratitude to those millions of voters in Bihar who placed their trust in the Mahagathbandhan. This result in Bihar is truly astonishing. We could not secure victory in an election that was unfair from the very outset. This battle is for the protection of the Constitution and democracy. The Congress Party and the INDIA alliance will thoroughly review this outcome and make their efforts to save democracy even more effective.”His remarks came as the NDA surged to a historic victory, securing over 200 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan registered just 33. The Congress won only six of the 61 seats it contested, prompting sharp internal and public reactions from party leaders. Rahul Gandhi repeated his accusation that the electoral process was compromised, saying the party “could not achieve victory in an election that was not fair from the very beginning.”Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed deep disappointment but urged party workers not to lose heart. In his post on X, he wrote: “We respect the decision of the people of Bihar and shall continue our fight against those forces that are engaged in weakening democracy by misusing constitutional institutions. We shall study the election results in depth and shall present a detailed account after understanding the reasons for the outcomes. To those voters in Bihar who have supported the Mahagathbandhan, we are deeply grateful from the bottom of our hearts. I wish to tell every Congress worker that there is no need for you to feel disheartened. You are our pride, honour, and glory. Your hard work is our strength.”He added that the party would “continue the struggle to protect the Constitution and democracy by staying among the people,” describing it as a long fight to be waged with “complete dedication, courage, and truth.”The NDA’s emphatic win has strengthened Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Nitish Kumar, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party, followed closely by JD(U). For the Mahagathbandhan, the result marks a significant setback, particularly for the RJD, which won just 24 seats.As the political dust settles, the Congress leadership appears unified on one point: the Bihar result will be contested politically and organisationally, and the party intends to return to the electorate with renewed resolve.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‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for lifeMeet Pooja Deol, Sunny Deol’s wife and Dharmendra’s daughter-in-law with surprising royal connection10 kid-friendly yoga asanas to improve memory power and concentrationBeetroot Peel Tea: How to make it and its benefitsDiabetes management: Top 6 everyday foods that keep your energy and blood sugar in check5 winter style tips every petite woman needs123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attributed the Congress’s poor performance in Bihar to an unfair electoral process. Both leaders vowed a thorough review of the results and pledged to continue their fight for the Constitution and democracy. The NDA secured a historic victory, while the Mahagathbandhan faced a significant setback. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi delivered his first response to the Congress Party’s poor performance in the Bihar assembly election, describing the contest as “unfair from the very outset” and insisting that the party, along with the wider INDIA alliance, will undertake a detailed review of what went wrong. In a post on X, he wrote: “I express my heartfelt gratitude to those millions of voters in Bihar who placed their trust in the Mahagathbandhan. This result in Bihar is truly astonishing. We could not secure victory in an election that was unfair from the very outset. This battle is for the protection of the Constitution and democracy. The Congress Party and the INDIA alliance will thoroughly review this outcome and make their efforts to save democracy even more effective.”His remarks came as the NDA surged to a historic victory, securing over 200 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan registered just 33. The Congress won only six of the 61 seats it contested, prompting sharp internal and public reactions from party leaders. Rahul Gandhi repeated his accusation that the electoral process was compromised, saying the party “could not achieve victory in an election that was not fair from the very beginning.”Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed deep disappointment but urged party workers not to lose heart. In his post on X, he wrote: “We respect the decision of the people of Bihar and shall continue our fight against those forces that are engaged in weakening democracy by misusing constitutional institutions. We shall study the election results in depth and shall present a detailed account after understanding the reasons for the outcomes. To those voters in Bihar who have supported the Mahagathbandhan, we are deeply grateful from the bottom of our hearts. I wish to tell every Congress worker that there is no need for you to feel disheartened. You are our pride, honour, and glory. Your hard work is our strength.”He added that the party would “continue the struggle to protect the Constitution and democracy by staying among the people,” describing it as a long fight to be waged with “complete dedication, courage, and truth.”The NDA’s emphatic win has strengthened Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Nitish Kumar, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party, followed closely by JD(U). For the Mahagathbandhan, the result marks a significant setback, particularly for the RJD, which won just 24 seats.As the political dust settles, the Congress leadership appears unified on one point: the Bihar result will be contested politically and organisationally, and the party intends to return to the electorate with renewed resolve.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‘Bihar’s New MY Formula Is Mahila & Youth’: PM Modi Targets RJD-Congress After NDA’s Landslide Win‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori Attacks123PhotostoriesSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for lifeMeet Pooja Deol, Sunny Deol’s wife and Dharmendra’s daughter-in-law with surprising royal connection10 kid-friendly yoga asanas to improve memory power and concentrationBeetroot Peel Tea: How to make it and its benefitsDiabetes management: Top 6 everyday foods that keep your energy and blood sugar in check5 winter style tips every petite woman needs123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi delivered his first response to the Congress Party’s poor performance in the Bihar assembly election, describing the contest as “unfair from the very outset” and insisting that the party, along with the wider INDIA alliance, will undertake a detailed review of what went wrong. In a post on X,…

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Updated: Nov 14, 2025, 23:13 IST

Updated: Nov 14, 2025, 23:13 IST

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Kagiso Rabada. (Image via Getty Images) South Africa’s star pace bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the first Test match against India at Eden Gardens due to a rib injury sustained during training, with his availability for the second Test in Guwahati remaining uncertain as he undergoes medical assessments.Rabada injured himself during the…

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Sunil Grover was hospitalised due to depression, was nearly fired from The Kapil Sharma Show, reveals Upasana Singh

Sunil Grover was hospitalised due to depression, was nearly fired from The Kapil Sharma Show, reveals Upasana Singh

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Sunil Grover, one of the most loved comedy stars today, has won over audiences with his unforgettable characters on Kapil Sharma’s comedy show. His comic timing and unique style made him an instant favourite. But not many know that during his early days on the show, the makers actually considered removing him, believing he wasn’t…

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6 scientifically proven foods that work

6 scientifically proven foods that work

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Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, complex carbohydrates, and various micronutrients like potassium. Sweet potatoes are also a staple food in Okinawa, Japan, one of the world’s longest-lived populations, where people traditionally consumed purple and orange sweet potatoes daily.NIH study suggests that sweet potatoes are rich in bioactive compounds such as beta-carotene, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and…

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Daily Career Horoscope, November 15, 2025: Big rewards await, these zodiac signs will benefit from past efforts

Daily Career Horoscope, November 15, 2025: Big rewards await, these zodiac signs will benefit from past efforts

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Get the stars to power your career development and financial growth daily. Pick up personalised clues to pump up your productivity, play it smarter with finance, and take opportunities as they come. Step up by following spot-on horoscope advice tailored to your working and wealth-building journey. Aries Career Horoscope Today, 15 November 2025 Sometimes, letting…

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Following a surprising 2024 Lok Sabha setback, the BJP has demonstrated a remarkable electoral resurgence. Winning key state elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Bihar, the party has effectively countered the narrative of diminished ‘Modi-magic’. This rebound is attributed to renewed organizational strength, strategic social engineering, and addressing local grievances, positioning 2024 as a mere aberration. Flashback: On June 4, 2024, as the results started trickling in, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was in shock. The party had set the ambitious “400 paar” target for itself in the Lok Sabha elections. However, the party failed to get a majority on its own for the first time since 2014.The scale of the setback raised a fundamental question – was the “Modi‑magic” past its peak? After all, in an electoral career of 22 years, for the first time, PM Modi didn’t have a clear majority.Cut to today: BJP wins Bihar and becomes the single largest party in the state. Within a few months of 2024 elections, BJP flipped the script, giving a masterclass on how to win elections. In the key state elections in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Delhi and now Bihar, the BJP-led NDA has won four states. With 4 out of 6 wins, the party has shown that the 2024 Lok Sabha was merely a one‑off aberration.What went wrong in 2024The BJP’s 2024 setback stemmed largely from internal drift and an unexpected rift with the RSS. JP Nadda’s remark that “the BJP runs itself” unsettled the Sangh and led to reduced booth-level mobilisation, weakening the party’s traditional grassroots strength. This disconnect was compounded by a sense of complacency after years of dominance. BJP’s internal assesments suggested eroded last-mile outreach, softer booth activity, and an overreliance on centralised leadership-centric messaging. Pollsters amplified this miscalibration by projecting an inflated performance, leading to misallocated resources and an underestimation of local grievances among communities such as non-Yadav OBCs, Brahmins, and SC/EBC groups.The quick reboundHaryana: Sweep, stumble, resurgeThe first big test for BJP after the 2024 setback was the Haryana state assembly elections. Facing a steep 10-year anti-incumbency against Manohar Khattar, the saffron party changed its CM just before the polls and brought in Nayab Saini. The party wooed women voters by launching ‘Lado Lakshmi Yojana’. A few months later, in October, as the final test started, BJP registered an impressive win. Where a revival for Congress was expected, BJP secured 48 of 90 seats, with 39.94 per cent vote share versus Congress’s 39.09 per cent.Maharashtra: Collapse and rebound In Lok Sabha polls after UP, if BJP suffered its biggest loss in any state, it was in Maharashtra. In 2019, the BJP‑led alliance had secured 41 of 48 seats (BJP 23). By 2024, the tally plunged – BJP got only about 9 seats, the NDA just 17. But the November state polls brought a sharp reversal. The BJP‑led Mahayuti won 235 of 288 seats, making the alliance more dominant than ever before. The BJP alone won 132, securing 26.78 per cent vote share, its best-ever performance in the state. Analysts attributed the turnaround to a large‑scale revival of booth‑level work, re‑engagement of the RSS structure, and targeted messaging addressing coalition dynamics and local issues. Eknath Shinde’s ‘Ladki Behin Yojana’ once again played a big role.Delhi: A victory 27 years in waiting Soon after Maharashtra, it was the turn of Delhi where BJP had been in exile for 27 years. But BJP managed to win 47 of 70 seats, ending the decade‑long rule of the Aam Aadmi Party. After the 2024 Lok Sabha setback, winning a major urban contest became essential for signalling broader bounce‑back and BJP delivered it in Delhi.Bihar – The ‘garda uda dia’ victoryIn all the state elections that followed 2024 elections, Bihar was the most testing, as BJP allied with Nitish Kumar who himself was fighting anti-incumbency of 20 years and voter fatigue. On the other hand, Tejashwi, who had managed to lead RJD as the single largest party the last time in 2020, was named the CM candidate of the Mahagathbandhan. The opposition led the charge while making “vote-theft” and SIR the main attack points against the ruling coalition. But on Friday the NDA recorded its second-best in Bihar with 206 seats. BJP itself almost bested its best performance in the state with 90 seats against 91 from 2010.How did BJP do it?BJP has mastered the art of deflecting the built-up anti-incumbency against being years in governance, to scratching the social hegemonic memories and using it as a launch pad for presenting themselves as an alternative to it.In Haryana they did it by reminding the masses about the Jaat dominance, and consolidating the non-jaat votes, creating a counter polarisation against the very deeply rooted jaat politics of the state and backed it up by giving a Punjabi Khatri and then an OBC CM.Maharashtra was no different, where despite having a strong Maratha face in incumbent CM Eknath Shinde, BJP played on anti-Maratha plank, creating a wider caste coalition, at a time when Manoj Jarange Patil’s demand for Maratha reservation had a huge resonance in Maratha region of the state. The BJP-led Mahayuti won 37 of the region’s 46 seats.In Bihar, BJP/NDA made concerted efforts to bring back the memories of “jungle raj” that worked effectively.The biggest strength of the party has been its organisational skills and ground workers who effectively mobilise the voters. PM Modi’s personal guarantees and the idea of a “double-engine” government have also worked in favour of BJP.With Bihar giving an astonishing victory to BJP, the party has yet another state in its kitty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his victory speech to the BJP workers, has already set the next agenda- 2026 Bengal polls. Will BJP continue its winning streak, keeping 2024 as just a minor setback, we will know in coming months.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori AttacksFirst-Time Woman Voter in Danapur Explains Why Nitish Kumar Scored Massive Landslide Win in Bihar123PhotostoriesSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for lifeMeet Pooja Deol, Sunny Deol’s wife and Dharmendra’s daughter-in-law with surprising royal connection10 kid-friendly yoga asanas to improve memory power and concentrationBeetroot Peel Tea: How to make it and its benefitsDiabetes management: Top 6 everyday foods that keep your energy and blood sugar in check5 winter style tips every petite woman needs123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

Following a surprising 2024 Lok Sabha setback, the BJP has demonstrated a remarkable electoral resurgence. Winning key state elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Bihar, the party has effectively countered the narrative of diminished ‘Modi-magic’. This rebound is attributed to renewed organizational strength, strategic social engineering, and addressing local grievances, positioning 2024 as a mere aberration. Flashback: On June 4, 2024, as the results started trickling in, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was in shock. The party had set the ambitious “400 paar” target for itself in the Lok Sabha elections. However, the party failed to get a majority on its own for the first time since 2014.The scale of the setback raised a fundamental question – was the “Modi‑magic” past its peak? After all, in an electoral career of 22 years, for the first time, PM Modi didn’t have a clear majority.Cut to today: BJP wins Bihar and becomes the single largest party in the state. Within a few months of 2024 elections, BJP flipped the script, giving a masterclass on how to win elections. In the key state elections in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Delhi and now Bihar, the BJP-led NDA has won four states. With 4 out of 6 wins, the party has shown that the 2024 Lok Sabha was merely a one‑off aberration.What went wrong in 2024The BJP’s 2024 setback stemmed largely from internal drift and an unexpected rift with the RSS. JP Nadda’s remark that “the BJP runs itself” unsettled the Sangh and led to reduced booth-level mobilisation, weakening the party’s traditional grassroots strength. This disconnect was compounded by a sense of complacency after years of dominance. BJP’s internal assesments suggested eroded last-mile outreach, softer booth activity, and an overreliance on centralised leadership-centric messaging. Pollsters amplified this miscalibration by projecting an inflated performance, leading to misallocated resources and an underestimation of local grievances among communities such as non-Yadav OBCs, Brahmins, and SC/EBC groups.The quick reboundHaryana: Sweep, stumble, resurgeThe first big test for BJP after the 2024 setback was the Haryana state assembly elections. Facing a steep 10-year anti-incumbency against Manohar Khattar, the saffron party changed its CM just before the polls and brought in Nayab Saini. The party wooed women voters by launching ‘Lado Lakshmi Yojana’. A few months later, in October, as the final test started, BJP registered an impressive win. Where a revival for Congress was expected, BJP secured 48 of 90 seats, with 39.94 per cent vote share versus Congress’s 39.09 per cent.Maharashtra: Collapse and rebound In Lok Sabha polls after UP, if BJP suffered its biggest loss in any state, it was in Maharashtra. In 2019, the BJP‑led alliance had secured 41 of 48 seats (BJP 23). By 2024, the tally plunged – BJP got only about 9 seats, the NDA just 17. But the November state polls brought a sharp reversal. The BJP‑led Mahayuti won 235 of 288 seats, making the alliance more dominant than ever before. The BJP alone won 132, securing 26.78 per cent vote share, its best-ever performance in the state. Analysts attributed the turnaround to a large‑scale revival of booth‑level work, re‑engagement of the RSS structure, and targeted messaging addressing coalition dynamics and local issues. Eknath Shinde’s ‘Ladki Behin Yojana’ once again played a big role.Delhi: A victory 27 years in waiting Soon after Maharashtra, it was the turn of Delhi where BJP had been in exile for 27 years. But BJP managed to win 47 of 70 seats, ending the decade‑long rule of the Aam Aadmi Party. After the 2024 Lok Sabha setback, winning a major urban contest became essential for signalling broader bounce‑back and BJP delivered it in Delhi.Bihar – The ‘garda uda dia’ victoryIn all the state elections that followed 2024 elections, Bihar was the most testing, as BJP allied with Nitish Kumar who himself was fighting anti-incumbency of 20 years and voter fatigue. On the other hand, Tejashwi, who had managed to lead RJD as the single largest party the last time in 2020, was named the CM candidate of the Mahagathbandhan. The opposition led the charge while making “vote-theft” and SIR the main attack points against the ruling coalition. But on Friday the NDA recorded its second-best in Bihar with 206 seats. BJP itself almost bested its best performance in the state with 90 seats against 91 from 2010.How did BJP do it?BJP has mastered the art of deflecting the built-up anti-incumbency against being years in governance, to scratching the social hegemonic memories and using it as a launch pad for presenting themselves as an alternative to it.In Haryana they did it by reminding the masses about the Jaat dominance, and consolidating the non-jaat votes, creating a counter polarisation against the very deeply rooted jaat politics of the state and backed it up by giving a Punjabi Khatri and then an OBC CM.Maharashtra was no different, where despite having a strong Maratha face in incumbent CM Eknath Shinde, BJP played on anti-Maratha plank, creating a wider caste coalition, at a time when Manoj Jarange Patil’s demand for Maratha reservation had a huge resonance in Maratha region of the state. The BJP-led Mahayuti won 37 of the region’s 46 seats.In Bihar, BJP/NDA made concerted efforts to bring back the memories of “jungle raj” that worked effectively.The biggest strength of the party has been its organisational skills and ground workers who effectively mobilise the voters. PM Modi’s personal guarantees and the idea of a “double-engine” government have also worked in favour of BJP.With Bihar giving an astonishing victory to BJP, the party has yet another state in its kitty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his victory speech to the BJP workers, has already set the next agenda- 2026 Bengal polls. Will BJP continue its winning streak, keeping 2024 as just a minor setback, we will know in coming months.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Too Big To Fail’: South African Envoy On Trump’s G20 Boycott, Says PM Modi’s Presence Crucial‘Misa-Priyanka Ko Dickey Mein…’: Yashwant Deshmukh’s Message to RJD–Cong After NDA’s Bihar WinAir India Bombing Returns To Spotlight, CSIS Warns Canada Of New Extremist Networks And Rising RisksSix Ways Nitish Kumar Proved ‘Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai’ As NDA Registers Big Win in Bihar Assembly Polls‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori AttacksFirst-Time Woman Voter in Danapur Explains Why Nitish Kumar Scored Massive Landslide Win in Bihar123PhotostoriesSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that workTop 5 platinum producing countries that generate over 90% of the world’s total platinum5 foods to combine with leftover rice for better nutritionMeet the eagles with the biggest wingspans on EarthLearning with purpose: 5 quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar that students can carry for lifeMeet Pooja Deol, Sunny Deol’s wife and Dharmendra’s daughter-in-law with surprising royal connection10 kid-friendly yoga asanas to improve memory power and concentrationBeetroot Peel Tea: How to make it and its benefitsDiabetes management: Top 6 everyday foods that keep your energy and blood sugar in check5 winter style tips every petite woman needs123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result

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Flashback: On June 4, 2024, as the results started trickling in, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was in shock. The party had set the ambitious “400 paar” target for itself in the Lok Sabha elections. However, the party failed to get a majority on its own for the first time since 2014.The scale of the…

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In a move that has sparked debate over academic freedom and classroom autonomy, the Texas A&M University System regents on Thursday approved a policy requiring professors to obtain prior approval from their campus president before discussing certain race and gender topics. The decision, covering all 12 institutions within the system, comes months after a viral…

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