June 26, 2026

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Indian origin MAGA ally says ‘brown American’ Vivek Ramaswamy can make education better for ‘whiteys’: ‘How ironic it will be…’

Indian origin MAGA ally says ‘brown American’ Vivek Ramaswamy can make education better for ‘whiteys’: ‘How ironic it will be…’

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An online exchange between ex-DOGE lead Vivek Ramaswamy and Indian-origin MAGA ally Dinesh D’Souza has stirred fresh row inside MAGA circles, exposing simmering tensions over race, education and who counts as an acceptable standard-bearer for the movement, while Donald Trump and his H1-B comments are still in the frayRamaswamy is weighing a run for Ohio…

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Tejashwi Yadav secured his family’s stronghold, Raghopur, against BJP’s Satish Kumar after a close contest. Despite trailing initially, Yadav bounced back to win the seat, a traditional RJD bastion dominated by Yadav voters. This victory, however, contrasts with his party’s overall poor performance in the Bihar elections, where the Mahagathbandhan secured only 34 seats. Tejashwi Yadav NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav defeated BJP’s Satish Kumar by 14,532 votes from his family bastion Raghopur assembly constituency, which faced a tense battle marked by repeated swings in lead and trails.Tejashwi was trailing by nearly 5,000 votes until the 16th round of voting before bouncing back to maintain a strong lead against Satish Kumar.‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar LeadRaghopur, a key assembly seat in Bihar’s Vaishali district, has long been the citadel of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family and the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The constituency is dominated by the Yadav community, which accounts for nearly 1.25 lakh voters, far outnumbering Rajputs, Scheduled Castes and other OBC groups. Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Top winners and losersWomen, welfare and the ‘phoenix’ CM: How Nitish-led NDA crushed MGB in Bihar electionsThis demographic advantage has traditionally ensured a steady flow of support for the RJD and the Lalu family.The hold has been formidable. Lalu Prasad Yadav, former chief minister Rabri Devi and their son Tejashwi Yadav have together won the seat seven times. Tejashwi secured Raghopur comfortably in both 2015 and 2020, reinforcing the family’s deep political roots in the region.The Yadav-heavy caste structure once guaranteed the RJD a near-automatic advantage. This time, a mix of local dissatisfaction, the BJP’s aggressive outreach to Yadav voters and possible anti-incumbency currents, however, failed to dent that comfort zone. Raghopur’s political profile has always revolved around the dominance of Yadav voters and their alignment with the Lalu family.Though Tejashwi won the Raghopur battle, his party faced an embarrassing defeat in the Bihar election as the entire Mahagathbandhan could barely manage to win over 34 seats in the 243-seat Bihar assembly.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 MediaVideosAir 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 Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead123PhotostoriesFrom Tokyo to Mumbai: Top 10 largest cities in the world by populationIn pictures: What 100 grams of protein looks like for non-vegetarians, vegetarians, and vegansSadhguru on how to organize mind for success in lifeKriti Sanon to Tamannaah Bhatia: Top 5 celeb outfits of the dayHow to grow strawberries in pots in balcony garden during winters11 vegetarian dishes of Bihar you can’t missWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Managing dessert cravings at 70 and beyondNew voices redefining the spirit of Bollywood cinemaWhich Plant You Should Bring Home As Per Your Date of BirthMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally123Hot 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

Tejashwi Yadav secured his family’s stronghold, Raghopur, against BJP’s Satish Kumar after a close contest. Despite trailing initially, Yadav bounced back to win the seat, a traditional RJD bastion dominated by Yadav voters. This victory, however, contrasts with his party’s overall poor performance in the Bihar elections, where the Mahagathbandhan secured only 34 seats. Tejashwi Yadav NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav defeated BJP’s Satish Kumar by 14,532 votes from his family bastion Raghopur assembly constituency, which faced a tense battle marked by repeated swings in lead and trails.Tejashwi was trailing by nearly 5,000 votes until the 16th round of voting before bouncing back to maintain a strong lead against Satish Kumar.‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar LeadRaghopur, a key assembly seat in Bihar’s Vaishali district, has long been the citadel of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family and the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The constituency is dominated by the Yadav community, which accounts for nearly 1.25 lakh voters, far outnumbering Rajputs, Scheduled Castes and other OBC groups. Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Top winners and losersWomen, welfare and the ‘phoenix’ CM: How Nitish-led NDA crushed MGB in Bihar electionsThis demographic advantage has traditionally ensured a steady flow of support for the RJD and the Lalu family.The hold has been formidable. Lalu Prasad Yadav, former chief minister Rabri Devi and their son Tejashwi Yadav have together won the seat seven times. Tejashwi secured Raghopur comfortably in both 2015 and 2020, reinforcing the family’s deep political roots in the region.The Yadav-heavy caste structure once guaranteed the RJD a near-automatic advantage. This time, a mix of local dissatisfaction, the BJP’s aggressive outreach to Yadav voters and possible anti-incumbency currents, however, failed to dent that comfort zone. Raghopur’s political profile has always revolved around the dominance of Yadav voters and their alignment with the Lalu family.Though Tejashwi won the Raghopur battle, his party faced an embarrassing defeat in the Bihar election as the entire Mahagathbandhan could barely manage to win over 34 seats in the 243-seat Bihar assembly.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 MediaVideosAir 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 Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead123PhotostoriesFrom Tokyo to Mumbai: Top 10 largest cities in the world by populationIn pictures: What 100 grams of protein looks like for non-vegetarians, vegetarians, and vegansSadhguru on how to organize mind for success in lifeKriti Sanon to Tamannaah Bhatia: Top 5 celeb outfits of the dayHow to grow strawberries in pots in balcony garden during winters11 vegetarian dishes of Bihar you can’t missWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Managing dessert cravings at 70 and beyondNew voices redefining the spirit of Bollywood cinemaWhich Plant You Should Bring Home As Per Your Date of BirthMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally123Hot 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: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav defeated BJP’s Satish Kumar by 14,532 votes from his family bastion Raghopur assembly constituency, which faced a tense battle marked by repeated swings in lead and trails.Tejashwi was trailing by nearly 5,000 votes until the 16th round of voting before bouncing back to maintain a strong…

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Market pulse: Is India the contrarian bet against the global AI frenzy? Jefferies explains the ‘reverse AI trade’

Market pulse: Is India the contrarian bet against the global AI frenzy? Jefferies explains the ‘reverse AI trade’

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India has slipped into the “reverse AI trade” category within emerging markets after an unusually weak year, even as strong domestic inflows prevented a sharper slide, ET reported, citing Chris Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies.In his Greed & Fear note, Wood pointed out that India has lagged the MSCI Emerging Markets Index…

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Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra’s old ad directed by Farah Khan goes VIRAL; fans hail them as ‘Two queens’

Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra’s old ad directed by Farah Khan goes VIRAL; fans hail them as ‘Two queens’

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Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas need no introduction. Known for their talent, charm, and strong personalities, both actresses have ruled the screen for decades. Recently, an old advertisement featuring the two together has resurfaced on social media, leaving fans swooning over their expressions, style, and Y2K vibes. Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka…

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‘I’m beyond that’: Indian-origin ‘Doctor Death’ Jayant Patel, linked to many deaths in Australia, happily settled in US

‘I’m beyond that’: Indian-origin ‘Doctor Death’ Jayant Patel, linked to many deaths in Australia, happily settled in US

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Indian-origin Jayant Patel, known as ‘Doctor Death’ in Australia says he’s forgotten his past and is now happily settled in the US. Jayant Patel, an Indian-origin physician in Australia, who was convicted and jailed for manslaughter, has started a new life in Portland, US, moving past the controversies. In a video posted by The Australian,…

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The National Democratic Alliance secured a mixed bag of results in the 2025 Bihar mandate, with clear victories in strongholds and tough contests in other regions. The counting revealed the alliance navigating diverse political landscapes shaped by regional loyalties and caste dynamics, showcasing evolving electoral undercurrents across the state. NEW DELHI: As the 2025 Bihar mandate crystallised on Friday, the National Democratic Alliance emerged with a patchwork of clear victories, tight contests and unexpected setbacks across the state. With counting underway since 8 am, beginning with postal ballots and followed by EVM rounds across 46 heavily secured centres, the alliance found itself navigating a politically diverse terrain shaped by regional loyalties and caste-driven equations.While the NDA tightened its grip in several stronghold districts in western and northern Bihar, it also faced tough resistance in pockets where the Mahagathbandhan and newer players fractured traditional vote banks. From high-profile wins to surprise defeats, the verdict offered a snapshot of evolving electoral undercurrents within the ruling coalition’s landscape.NDA winners & losers: Full listBihar assembly election results: Here are the list of winners and losers from NDAConstituencyCandidate (BJP)Won/LostRamnagarNand Kishor Ram (BJP)WonNarkatiaganjSanjay Kumar Pandey (BJP)WonBagahaRam SinghLauriyaVinay BihariNautanNarayan PrasadChanpatiaUmakant SinghBettiahRenu DeviRaxaulPramod Kumar SinhaHarsidhiKrishnanandan PaswanKalyanpurSachindra Prasad SinghPipraShyam Babu Prasad YadavMadhubanRana RandhirMotihariPramod KumarChiraiaLal Babu Prasad GuptaDhakaPawan Kumar JaiswalRigaBaidyanath PrasadBathnahaAnil KumarPariharGayetri DeviSitamarhiSunil Kumar PintuBenipattiVinod Narayan JhaKhajauliArun Shankar PrasadRajnagarSujeet KumarJhanjharpurNitish MishraChhatapurNiraj Kumar SinghNarpatganjDevanti YadavSiktiVijay Kumar MandalBanmankhiKrishna Kumar RishiPurniaVijay Kumar KhemkaKatiharTarkishore PrasadPranpurNisha SinghKorhaKavita DeviSaharsaAlok RanjanGaura BauramSujit KumarAlinagarMaithili ThakurDarbhangaSanjay SaraogiHayaghatRam Chandra PrasadKeotiMurari Mohan JhaJaleJibesh KumarAuraiRama NishadKurhaniKedar Pd GuptaMuzaffarpurRanjan KumarBarurajArun Kumar SinghSahebganjRaju Kumar SinghBaikunthpurMithilesh TiwariGopalganjSubhash SinghSiwanMangal PandeyDaraundaKarnjeet Singh (Vyas Singh)GoriakothiDevesh Kant SinghBaniapurKedar Nath SinghTaraiyaJanak SinghChapraChhoti KumariAmnourKrishan Kumar MantooSonepurVinay Kumar SinghHajipurAwadhesh SinghLalganjSanjay Kumar SinghRaghopurSatish KumarPatepurLakhendra Kumar RaushanRoseraBirendra KumarBachhwaraSurendra MehtaTeghraRajnish KumarBihpurKumar ShailendraPirpaintiMurari PasavanBhagalpurRohit PandeyBankaRam Narayan MandalTarapurSamrat ChoudharyMungerKumar PranayLakhisaraiVijay Kumar SinhaBiharsharifDr. Sunil KumarBarhSiyaram SinghDighaSanjiv ChaurasiaBankipurNitin NabinKumhrarSanjay KumarPatna SahibRatnesh KumarDanapurRam Kripal YadavBikramSiddharth SauravBarharaRaghvendra Pratap SinghArrahSanjay Singh (Tiger)AgiaonMahesh PaswanTarariVishal PrashantShahpurRakesh RanjanBuxarAnand MishraMohaniaSangita KumariBhabuaBharat BindArwalManoj KumarGohDr. Ranjivay KumarAurangabadTrivikram Narayan SinghGuruaUpendra PrasadGaya TownPrem KumarWazirganjBirendra SinghHisuaAnil SinghWarsaliganjAruna DeviJamuiShreyasi SinghValmiki NagarDhirendra Pratap SinghSiktaSammridh VarmaNarkatiaVishal KumarKesariaShalini MishraSheoharShweta GuptaSursandProf. Nagendra RautRunnisaidpurPankaj KumarHarlakhiSudhanshu ShekharBabubarhiMina KumariPhulparasSheela KumariLaukahaSatish Kumar SahNirmaliAniruddha Prasad YadavPipraRambilash KamatSupaulBijendra Prasad YadavTriveniganjSonam RaniRupauliKaladhar Prasad MandalDhamdahaLeshi SinghKadwaDulal Chandra GoswamiManihariShambhu Kumar SumanBarariBijay SinghAlamnagarNarendra Narayan YadavBihariganjNiranjan Kumar MehtaSingheshwarRamesh RishiSonbarshaRatnesh SadaKusheshwar AsthanAtirek KumarBenipurBinay Kumar ChoudharyDarbhanga RuralRajesh Kumar MandalBahadurpurMadan SahniGaighatKomal SinghMinapurAjay KumarSakraAditya KumarKantiAjit KumarBarauliManjeet Kumar SinghKuchhaikotAmrendra Kumar PandeyBhoreySunil KumarHathuaRamsewak SinghZiradeiBhism Pratap SinghMaharajganjHem Narayan SahEkmaManoranjan SinghManjhiRandhir Kumar SinghVaishaliSiddharth PatelRaja PakarMahendra RamMahnarUmesh Singh KushwahaKalyanpurMaheshwar HazariWarisnagarManjarik MrinalSamastipurAshwamedh DeviSarairanjanVijay Kumar ChoudharyHasanpurRaj Kumar RayAlauliRam Chandra SadaWonKhagariaBablu KumarBeldaurPanna Lal Singh PatelGopalpurShailesh Kumar (Bulo Mandal)KahalgaonShubhanand MukeshSultanganjLalit Narayan MandalAmarpurJayant RajDhoraiyaManish KumarBelharManoj YadavJamalpurNachiketaSuryagarhaRamanand MandalSheikhpuraRandhir Kumar SoniBarbighaDr. Kumar PuspanjayAsthawanJitendra KumarRajgirKaushal KishoreIslampurRuhail RanjanHilsaKrishna Murari SharanNalandaShrawon KumarHarnautHari Narayan SinghMokamaAnant Kumar SinghPhulwariShyam RajakMasaurhiArun ManjhiJagdishpurSribhagwan Singh KushwahaDumraonRahul Kumar SinghRajpurSantosh Kumar NiralaChainpurMd. Zama KhanKargaharBashisth SinghNokhaNagendra ChandravanshiKarakatMahabali SinghKurthaPappu Kumar VermaRafi ganjPramod Kumar SinghBelaganjManorma DeviNawadaVibha DeviJhajhaDamodar RawatNote: If Won/Lost column blank, final winner will be updated soon as per EC dataAbout 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‘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 Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And Overpromising123PhotostoriesSadhguru on how to organize mind for success in lifeKriti Sanon to Tamannaah Bhatia: Top 5 celeb outfits of the dayHow to grow strawberries in pots in balcony garden during winters11 vegetarian dishes of Bihar you can’t missWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Managing dessert cravings at 70 and beyondNew voices redefining the spirit of Bollywood cinemaWhich Plant You Should Bring Home As Per Your Date of BirthMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally7 most colourful frog species in the worldAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?123Hot 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

The National Democratic Alliance secured a mixed bag of results in the 2025 Bihar mandate, with clear victories in strongholds and tough contests in other regions. The counting revealed the alliance navigating diverse political landscapes shaped by regional loyalties and caste dynamics, showcasing evolving electoral undercurrents across the state. NEW DELHI: As the 2025 Bihar mandate crystallised on Friday, the National Democratic Alliance emerged with a patchwork of clear victories, tight contests and unexpected setbacks across the state. With counting underway since 8 am, beginning with postal ballots and followed by EVM rounds across 46 heavily secured centres, the alliance found itself navigating a politically diverse terrain shaped by regional loyalties and caste-driven equations.While the NDA tightened its grip in several stronghold districts in western and northern Bihar, it also faced tough resistance in pockets where the Mahagathbandhan and newer players fractured traditional vote banks. From high-profile wins to surprise defeats, the verdict offered a snapshot of evolving electoral undercurrents within the ruling coalition’s landscape.NDA winners & losers: Full listBihar assembly election results: Here are the list of winners and losers from NDAConstituencyCandidate (BJP)Won/LostRamnagarNand Kishor Ram (BJP)WonNarkatiaganjSanjay Kumar Pandey (BJP)WonBagahaRam SinghLauriyaVinay BihariNautanNarayan PrasadChanpatiaUmakant SinghBettiahRenu DeviRaxaulPramod Kumar SinhaHarsidhiKrishnanandan PaswanKalyanpurSachindra Prasad SinghPipraShyam Babu Prasad YadavMadhubanRana RandhirMotihariPramod KumarChiraiaLal Babu Prasad GuptaDhakaPawan Kumar JaiswalRigaBaidyanath PrasadBathnahaAnil KumarPariharGayetri DeviSitamarhiSunil Kumar PintuBenipattiVinod Narayan JhaKhajauliArun Shankar PrasadRajnagarSujeet KumarJhanjharpurNitish MishraChhatapurNiraj Kumar SinghNarpatganjDevanti YadavSiktiVijay Kumar MandalBanmankhiKrishna Kumar RishiPurniaVijay Kumar KhemkaKatiharTarkishore PrasadPranpurNisha SinghKorhaKavita DeviSaharsaAlok RanjanGaura BauramSujit KumarAlinagarMaithili ThakurDarbhangaSanjay SaraogiHayaghatRam Chandra PrasadKeotiMurari Mohan JhaJaleJibesh KumarAuraiRama NishadKurhaniKedar Pd GuptaMuzaffarpurRanjan KumarBarurajArun Kumar SinghSahebganjRaju Kumar SinghBaikunthpurMithilesh TiwariGopalganjSubhash SinghSiwanMangal PandeyDaraundaKarnjeet Singh (Vyas Singh)GoriakothiDevesh Kant SinghBaniapurKedar Nath SinghTaraiyaJanak SinghChapraChhoti KumariAmnourKrishan Kumar MantooSonepurVinay Kumar SinghHajipurAwadhesh SinghLalganjSanjay Kumar SinghRaghopurSatish KumarPatepurLakhendra Kumar RaushanRoseraBirendra KumarBachhwaraSurendra MehtaTeghraRajnish KumarBihpurKumar ShailendraPirpaintiMurari PasavanBhagalpurRohit PandeyBankaRam Narayan MandalTarapurSamrat ChoudharyMungerKumar PranayLakhisaraiVijay Kumar SinhaBiharsharifDr. Sunil KumarBarhSiyaram SinghDighaSanjiv ChaurasiaBankipurNitin NabinKumhrarSanjay KumarPatna SahibRatnesh KumarDanapurRam Kripal YadavBikramSiddharth SauravBarharaRaghvendra Pratap SinghArrahSanjay Singh (Tiger)AgiaonMahesh PaswanTarariVishal PrashantShahpurRakesh RanjanBuxarAnand MishraMohaniaSangita KumariBhabuaBharat BindArwalManoj KumarGohDr. Ranjivay KumarAurangabadTrivikram Narayan SinghGuruaUpendra PrasadGaya TownPrem KumarWazirganjBirendra SinghHisuaAnil SinghWarsaliganjAruna DeviJamuiShreyasi SinghValmiki NagarDhirendra Pratap SinghSiktaSammridh VarmaNarkatiaVishal KumarKesariaShalini MishraSheoharShweta GuptaSursandProf. Nagendra RautRunnisaidpurPankaj KumarHarlakhiSudhanshu ShekharBabubarhiMina KumariPhulparasSheela KumariLaukahaSatish Kumar SahNirmaliAniruddha Prasad YadavPipraRambilash KamatSupaulBijendra Prasad YadavTriveniganjSonam RaniRupauliKaladhar Prasad MandalDhamdahaLeshi SinghKadwaDulal Chandra GoswamiManihariShambhu Kumar SumanBarariBijay SinghAlamnagarNarendra Narayan YadavBihariganjNiranjan Kumar MehtaSingheshwarRamesh RishiSonbarshaRatnesh SadaKusheshwar AsthanAtirek KumarBenipurBinay Kumar ChoudharyDarbhanga RuralRajesh Kumar MandalBahadurpurMadan SahniGaighatKomal SinghMinapurAjay KumarSakraAditya KumarKantiAjit KumarBarauliManjeet Kumar SinghKuchhaikotAmrendra Kumar PandeyBhoreySunil KumarHathuaRamsewak SinghZiradeiBhism Pratap SinghMaharajganjHem Narayan SahEkmaManoranjan SinghManjhiRandhir Kumar SinghVaishaliSiddharth PatelRaja PakarMahendra RamMahnarUmesh Singh KushwahaKalyanpurMaheshwar HazariWarisnagarManjarik MrinalSamastipurAshwamedh DeviSarairanjanVijay Kumar ChoudharyHasanpurRaj Kumar RayAlauliRam Chandra SadaWonKhagariaBablu KumarBeldaurPanna Lal Singh PatelGopalpurShailesh Kumar (Bulo Mandal)KahalgaonShubhanand MukeshSultanganjLalit Narayan MandalAmarpurJayant RajDhoraiyaManish KumarBelharManoj YadavJamalpurNachiketaSuryagarhaRamanand MandalSheikhpuraRandhir Kumar SoniBarbighaDr. Kumar PuspanjayAsthawanJitendra KumarRajgirKaushal KishoreIslampurRuhail RanjanHilsaKrishna Murari SharanNalandaShrawon KumarHarnautHari Narayan SinghMokamaAnant Kumar SinghPhulwariShyam RajakMasaurhiArun ManjhiJagdishpurSribhagwan Singh KushwahaDumraonRahul Kumar SinghRajpurSantosh Kumar NiralaChainpurMd. Zama KhanKargaharBashisth SinghNokhaNagendra ChandravanshiKarakatMahabali SinghKurthaPappu Kumar VermaRafi ganjPramod Kumar SinghBelaganjManorma DeviNawadaVibha DeviJhajhaDamodar RawatNote: If Won/Lost column blank, final winner will be updated soon as per EC dataAbout 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‘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 Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And Overpromising123PhotostoriesSadhguru on how to organize mind for success in lifeKriti Sanon to Tamannaah Bhatia: Top 5 celeb outfits of the dayHow to grow strawberries in pots in balcony garden during winters11 vegetarian dishes of Bihar you can’t missWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Managing dessert cravings at 70 and beyondNew voices redefining the spirit of Bollywood cinemaWhich Plant You Should Bring Home As Per Your Date of BirthMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally7 most colourful frog species in the worldAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?123Hot 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: As the 2025 Bihar mandate crystallised on Friday, the National Democratic Alliance emerged with a patchwork of clear victories, tight contests and unexpected setbacks across the state. With counting underway since 8 am, beginning with postal ballots and followed by EVM rounds across 46 heavily secured centres, the alliance found itself navigating a…

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Bollywood celebrity couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover recently marked their daughter Devi’s third birthday in the most heartwarming way, with a fun family getaway to Dubai. The couple shared adorable moments from the celebration with the love-filled moment from the trip with their little one. Bipasha and Karan’s special moments as parents Bipasha…

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Bihar’s recent assembly elections saw the NDA achieve a significant win. The coalition’s strategy focused on women-centric welfare programs and various giveaways. These initiatives, including cash allowances and grants, resonated strongly with voters, particularly women and first-time voters. This approach proved successful, mirroring similar electoral outcomes in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In Bihar’s political theatre, irony has always been the opening act, and Nitish Kumar, the master of reinvention, once again turned contradiction into victory.With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) sweeping the assembly elections by surging past the half-way mark, one wonders what could have been the X-factor that made the people of one of the poorest states vote in favour of the incumbent government.‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsNot long ago, Kumar had mocked the politics of freebies, declaring that “electricity will not be given for free” — a thinly veiled jibe at Arvind Kejriwal’s Delhi model. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, had warned against the “revadi culture,” accusing rival parties of trying to “buy out people” with giveaways instead of building lasting infrastructure. Yet, a year later, the same duo leaned on what they once derided.Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Top winners and losersWomen, welfare and the ‘phoenix’ CM: How Nitish-led NDA crushed MGB in Bihar electionsFrom tablets for Vikas Mitras to cash allowances for unemployed youth, the NDA’s campaign brimmed with giveaways. Nitish Kumar, once the critic of populism, turned practitioner, rolling out sops for women, students, and workers, blurring the line between welfare and wooing. The alliance that once swore by roads and railways now found its rhythm in revadis.In the run-up to the Bihar polls, the chief minister doubled down with a cascade of cash allowances, gadgets, and welfare sops: unemployment benefits for the youth, tablet grants for Vikas Mitras, smartphones for educators, and enhanced pensions for the elderly and widows. The NDA’s campaign, once anchored in governance and growth, found itself powered by the very handouts its leaders had once scorned.Ironically, the strategy worked. As the results rolled in, the NDA’s mix of welfare and wooing delivered a decisive win, especially among women and first-time voters. The same “revadis” once dismissed as dangerous to democracy had turned into the secret sauce of Nitish Kumar’s survival — proof that in Indian politics, even the fiercest critics of freebies eventually learn to serve them sweet.The XX-chromosome factorIn Bihar, the NDA’s women-centric schemes emerged as the X-factor in its electoral strategy, mirroring the impact of similar programs in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, offering seed funding and follow-up support for women entrepreneurs, gave the coalition a tangible connection with a crucial voter base. Just as the Ladli Behna scheme in MP and the Majhi Ladki Bahin program in Maharashtra boosted turnout and loyalty among female voters, Bihar’s initiative strengthened the NDA’s appeal in rural and semi-urban areas.Beyond women’s schemes, the coalition combined broad welfare measures with targeted grassroots support. Free electricity for the first 125 units, tablet and smartphone grants for Vikas Mitras and Shiksha Sevaks, and increased pensions for senior citizens and the disabled created a multi-layered support network across communities. These measures ensured that both household-level and institutional influencers felt directly invested in the government’s success.Frontline and working-class groups were also courted through clothing allowances for construction workers and raised honorariums for ASHA, Anganwadi, and Jeevika workers. Together with the promise of one crore jobs over five years, these interventions built a narrative of inclusive welfare and governance—helping the NDA replicate the formula of women-driven, benefit-backed victories seen in MP and Maharashtra.MP, Maha, Delhi: Lessons from historyAcross states, the BJP and its allies rode to victory on the strength of aggressive, women-focused welfare schemes. In Madhya Pradesh, the Ladli Behna Yojana became the centerpiece of the campaign, offering monthly cash support that was later promised to rise to ₹3,000. The scheme’s wide reach and direct financial appeal turned women voters into a decisive bloc, helping the BJP secure a clear edge over the Congress.Maharashtra saw a similar pattern. The Mahayuti alliance’s Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana reshaped the electoral map, with beneficiary-heavy districts delivering some of the coalition’s strongest results. A marked rise in women’s turnout underscored how deeply these cash transfers influenced voting behaviour, particularly in regions facing economic strain.Even in Delhi, the election became a contest of competing welfare promises. While all parties offered free electricity, water, transport and financial aid, the BJP ultimately benefited from a perception that welfare needed to be backed by credible governance. Taken together, these results show a clear trend: targeted freebies—especially for women—didn’t just shape the narrative, they shaped the outcome.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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 Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And Overpromising123PhotostoriesKriti Sanon to Tamannaah Bhatia: Top 5 celeb outfits of the dayHow to grow strawberries in pots in balcony garden during winters11 vegetarian dishes of Bihar you can’t missWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Managing dessert cravings at 70 and beyondNew voices redefining the spirit of Bollywood cinemaWhich Plant You Should Bring Home As Per Your Date of BirthMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally7 most colourful frog species in the worldAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?Diabetes: Lesser-known symptoms women should be careful about123Hot 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 recent assembly elections saw the NDA achieve a significant win. The coalition’s strategy focused on women-centric welfare programs and various giveaways. These initiatives, including cash allowances and grants, resonated strongly with voters, particularly women and first-time voters. This approach proved successful, mirroring similar electoral outcomes in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In Bihar’s political theatre, irony has always been the opening act, and Nitish Kumar, the master of reinvention, once again turned contradiction into victory.With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) sweeping the assembly elections by surging past the half-way mark, one wonders what could have been the X-factor that made the people of one of the poorest states vote in favour of the incumbent government.‘Full Stop to Many Questions’ Chirag Paswan Hails PM Modi, Nitish as NDA Soars Past 200 SeatsNot long ago, Kumar had mocked the politics of freebies, declaring that “electricity will not be given for free” — a thinly veiled jibe at Arvind Kejriwal’s Delhi model. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, had warned against the “revadi culture,” accusing rival parties of trying to “buy out people” with giveaways instead of building lasting infrastructure. Yet, a year later, the same duo leaned on what they once derided.Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Top winners and losersWomen, welfare and the ‘phoenix’ CM: How Nitish-led NDA crushed MGB in Bihar electionsFrom tablets for Vikas Mitras to cash allowances for unemployed youth, the NDA’s campaign brimmed with giveaways. Nitish Kumar, once the critic of populism, turned practitioner, rolling out sops for women, students, and workers, blurring the line between welfare and wooing. The alliance that once swore by roads and railways now found its rhythm in revadis.In the run-up to the Bihar polls, the chief minister doubled down with a cascade of cash allowances, gadgets, and welfare sops: unemployment benefits for the youth, tablet grants for Vikas Mitras, smartphones for educators, and enhanced pensions for the elderly and widows. The NDA’s campaign, once anchored in governance and growth, found itself powered by the very handouts its leaders had once scorned.Ironically, the strategy worked. As the results rolled in, the NDA’s mix of welfare and wooing delivered a decisive win, especially among women and first-time voters. The same “revadis” once dismissed as dangerous to democracy had turned into the secret sauce of Nitish Kumar’s survival — proof that in Indian politics, even the fiercest critics of freebies eventually learn to serve them sweet.The XX-chromosome factorIn Bihar, the NDA’s women-centric schemes emerged as the X-factor in its electoral strategy, mirroring the impact of similar programs in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, offering seed funding and follow-up support for women entrepreneurs, gave the coalition a tangible connection with a crucial voter base. Just as the Ladli Behna scheme in MP and the Majhi Ladki Bahin program in Maharashtra boosted turnout and loyalty among female voters, Bihar’s initiative strengthened the NDA’s appeal in rural and semi-urban areas.Beyond women’s schemes, the coalition combined broad welfare measures with targeted grassroots support. Free electricity for the first 125 units, tablet and smartphone grants for Vikas Mitras and Shiksha Sevaks, and increased pensions for senior citizens and the disabled created a multi-layered support network across communities. These measures ensured that both household-level and institutional influencers felt directly invested in the government’s success.Frontline and working-class groups were also courted through clothing allowances for construction workers and raised honorariums for ASHA, Anganwadi, and Jeevika workers. Together with the promise of one crore jobs over five years, these interventions built a narrative of inclusive welfare and governance—helping the NDA replicate the formula of women-driven, benefit-backed victories seen in MP and Maharashtra.MP, Maha, Delhi: Lessons from historyAcross states, the BJP and its allies rode to victory on the strength of aggressive, women-focused welfare schemes. In Madhya Pradesh, the Ladli Behna Yojana became the centerpiece of the campaign, offering monthly cash support that was later promised to rise to ₹3,000. The scheme’s wide reach and direct financial appeal turned women voters into a decisive bloc, helping the BJP secure a clear edge over the Congress.Maharashtra saw a similar pattern. The Mahayuti alliance’s Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana reshaped the electoral map, with beneficiary-heavy districts delivering some of the coalition’s strongest results. A marked rise in women’s turnout underscored how deeply these cash transfers influenced voting behaviour, particularly in regions facing economic strain.Even in Delhi, the election became a contest of competing welfare promises. While all parties offered free electricity, water, transport and financial aid, the BJP ultimately benefited from a perception that welfare needed to be backed by credible governance. Taken together, these results show a clear trend: targeted freebies—especially for women—didn’t just shape the narrative, they shaped the outcome.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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 Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And Overpromising123PhotostoriesKriti Sanon to Tamannaah Bhatia: Top 5 celeb outfits of the dayHow to grow strawberries in pots in balcony garden during winters11 vegetarian dishes of Bihar you can’t missWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Managing dessert cravings at 70 and beyondNew voices redefining the spirit of Bollywood cinemaWhich Plant You Should Bring Home As Per Your Date of BirthMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally7 most colourful frog species in the worldAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?Diabetes: Lesser-known symptoms women should be careful about123Hot 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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In Bihar’s political theatre, irony has always been the opening act, and Nitish Kumar, the master of reinvention, once again turned contradiction into victory.With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) sweeping the assembly elections by surging past the half-way mark, one wonders what could have been the X-factor that made the people of one of the…

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LSG likely to get Mohammed Shami from SRH, retain Mayank Yadav; Bishnoi, Miller set to be released

LSG likely to get Mohammed Shami from SRH, retain Mayank Yadav; Bishnoi, Miller set to be released

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Mohammed Shami (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: In a bold move, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are likely to retain young fast bowler Mayank Yadav and buy India’s out-of-favour pacer Mohammed Shami from Sunrisers Hyderabad. The deadline for announcing the retentions for next year’s IPL is on Saturday. Retaining pace sensation Mayank Yadav is a major…

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Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, who passed away at 98, revealed in her memoir a past heartbreak with Dilip Kumar. Both were deeply in love and happy, but circumstances forced them apart. Kumar, in his biography, also acknowledged Kaushal as his first love, describing their intense connection and his profound first heartbreak. Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal…

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A groundbreaking study by Stanford Medicine scientists has identified the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) as the culprit behind systemic lupus erythematosus. This virus, present in nearly all of us, is now believed to be directly responsible for the chronic autoimmune condition. The findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, suggest EBV’s role in 100% of lupus cases….

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