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Egyptian Zodiac Horoscope Today for November 15, 2025: Sudden luck twist ahead, these zodiac signs must stay alert

Egyptian Zodiac Horoscope Today for November 15, 2025: Sudden luck twist ahead, these zodiac signs must stay alert

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Step into the sands of time, where ancient wisdom meets modern energy. Egyptian astrology doesn’t just look to the stars; it listens to the gods. Each day, divine forces like Ra, Bastet, Thoth, and Anubis stir the energies around you, shaping your path in subtle, sacred ways. Whether you’re seeking clarity, strength, love, or a…

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Sridhar Vembu announces system-wide end-to-end encryption for WhatsApp-rival Arattai, calls it ‘a forced upgrade because…’

Sridhar Vembu announces system-wide end-to-end encryption for WhatsApp-rival Arattai, calls it ‘a forced upgrade because…’

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Earlier this month, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shared a post seeking user feedback on how end-to-end encryption (E2EE) should be applied across Arattai – the company’s WhatsApp rival. He then gave two options – system-wide or giving a user choice to pick individual chats to be in E2EE mode. Now, Vembu has shared a status…

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‘They cheated’: Trump plans bn–bn lawsuit against BBC; what the speech edit row is about?

‘They cheated’: Trump plans $1bn–$5bn lawsuit against BBC; what the speech edit row is about?

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US President Donald Trump (AP) After the BBC came under scrutiny for editing Donald Trump’s 6 January 2021 speech, the US President announced that he plans to take legal action against the broadcaster.The BBC apologised for the edit, saying it had “unintentionally given the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for…

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Representative AI image NEW DELHI: With inflation at a record low of 0.3%, the food ministry has proposed lifting of export restrictions on wheat products such as aata, maida and sooji after a gap of nearly three-and-a-half years. In a letter to the commerce department, it has suggested considering allowing such exports of up to one million tonne (MT).Referring to the representation of Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India to allow export of wheat products based on the “prevailing surplus and strong production outlook”, the ministry has sought “necessary action”.Sources said the Food Corporation of India (FCI) commenced the open market sale scheme (OMSS) of wheat for bulk buyers such as flour millers and this got a lukewarm response with around 70,000 tonne sold through e-action against the offer 2 lakh tonnes at Rs 2,550 per quintal. They added that this indicates enough wheat availability in the market and even the wholesale prices have dropped by around 12% compared to last year.At present, FCI has around 30.5 MT of wheat stock against the buffer requirement of 20.5 MT for Jan 1, 2026.Navneet Chitlangia, president of Roller Flour Millers’ Federation, said India has witnessed a bumper wheat harvest this season, and with a favourable monsoon, they anticipate yet another excellent harvest in the coming season. “In view of the robust domestic production, we have requested govt to lift the restrictions on wheat product exports so that India may reclaim its traditional markets across the globe,” he said.Before the export ban of wheat products, India used to send shipments of flour, maida and sooji and other products to Africa, Gulf and south Asian countries. In May, a ban was imposed on exports of wheat and its products due to concerns over domestic food security, drop in production, and rising inflation.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDeadly Explosion At Nowgam Station Exposes Scale Of 360 Kg Urban Terror Cache Seized From Faridabad‘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 Plot123PhotostoriesZero sugar, big damage? The bone health impact of diet soda5 easy exercises for building strong legs5 trending white gown designs for a traditional Christian weddingRed flags men ignore: 7 physical signs that may indicate fertility issuesTyping too long? 3 exercises for stiff and painful handsShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and love123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: With inflation at a record low of 0.3%, the food ministry has proposed lifting of export restrictions on wheat products such as aata, maida and sooji after a gap of nearly three-and-a-half years. In a letter to the commerce department, it has suggested considering allowing such exports of up to one million tonne (MT).Referring to the representation of Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India to allow export of wheat products based on the “prevailing surplus and strong production outlook”, the ministry has sought “necessary action”.Sources said the Food Corporation of India (FCI) commenced the open market sale scheme (OMSS) of wheat for bulk buyers such as flour millers and this got a lukewarm response with around 70,000 tonne sold through e-action against the offer 2 lakh tonnes at Rs 2,550 per quintal. They added that this indicates enough wheat availability in the market and even the wholesale prices have dropped by around 12% compared to last year.At present, FCI has around 30.5 MT of wheat stock against the buffer requirement of 20.5 MT for Jan 1, 2026.Navneet Chitlangia, president of Roller Flour Millers’ Federation, said India has witnessed a bumper wheat harvest this season, and with a favourable monsoon, they anticipate yet another excellent harvest in the coming season. “In view of the robust domestic production, we have requested govt to lift the restrictions on wheat product exports so that India may reclaim its traditional markets across the globe,” he said.Before the export ban of wheat products, India used to send shipments of flour, maida and sooji and other products to Africa, Gulf and south Asian countries. In May, a ban was imposed on exports of wheat and its products due to concerns over domestic food security, drop in production, and rising inflation.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDeadly Explosion At Nowgam Station Exposes Scale Of 360 Kg Urban Terror Cache Seized From Faridabad‘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 Plot123PhotostoriesZero sugar, big damage? The bone health impact of diet soda5 easy exercises for building strong legs5 trending white gown designs for a traditional Christian weddingRed flags men ignore: 7 physical signs that may indicate fertility issuesTyping too long? 3 exercises for stiff and painful handsShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and love123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

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NEW DELHI: With inflation at a record low of 0.3%, the food ministry has proposed lifting of export restrictions on wheat products such as aata, maida and sooji after a gap of nearly three-and-a-half years. In a letter to the commerce department, it has suggested considering allowing such exports of up to one million tonne…

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Nov 15, 2025, 09:01 IST

Nov 15, 2025, 09:01 IST

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Panaji: Levon Aronian and P Harikrishna will aim to cash in on their white pieces on Saturday when they play the last classical game of their World Cup pre-quarterfinals against Arjun Erigaisi and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, respectively. The veterans from Armenia and India drew their first games at Rio Resort here on Friday. With…

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Rajasthan Police constable result 2025 declared: Direct link to download here

Rajasthan Police constable result 2025 declared: Direct link to download here

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The Rajasthan Police Recruitment Board (RPRB) released the long-awaited results for the Police Constable recruitment examination. The results, published district-wise in downloadable PDF format on the official portal, police.rajasthan.gov.in, enables thousands of candidates to check their qualifying status.The RPRB’s announcement brings clarity for aspirants who have been waiting since the conclusion of the written exam….

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Daily Shani Predictions, November 15, 2025: Saturn’s karmic grip tightens, these zodiac signs must endure testing times

Daily Shani Predictions, November 15, 2025: Saturn’s karmic grip tightens, these zodiac signs must endure testing times

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Saturn is the planet of our karmas. It teaches us valuable lessons by encouraging us to learn from our mistakes. Saturn wants us to grow, evolve, and continuously improve as we move forward in our life journey. It also wants us to introspect about our actions to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Currently, Saturn is…

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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan’s net worth 2025: A glimpse at his palaces, yachts and lavish lifestyle | World News

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan’s net worth 2025: A glimpse at his palaces, yachts and lavish lifestyle | World News

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Dubai crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum/ via Instagram Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, is not just a figurehead of royalty—he is a man of extraordinary wealth, influence, and interests. With an estimated personal net worth ranging from $1 billion to $2 billion,…

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The NDA secured a decisive victory in Bihar, leveraging Nitish Kumar’s local appeal and Narendra Modi’s national influence. This winning combination offered voters stability and delivery, reinforced by effective coalition management and a strong campaign against the ‘Jungle Raj’ legacy. Women voters, in particular, played a crucial role in the alliance’s success. 1 The Ni–Mo effectNitish Kumar’s local goodwill paired perfectly with Narendra Modi’s national appeal. Voters read this combo as offering stability+delivery: a CM known for roads, power and policing and a PM identified with scale, speed and organisation. The optics of parity (near 50:50 seat-sharing) and a visibly cordial equation projected ‘co-ownership’ of governance. Major projects for Bihar in the central budget and launch of welfare schemes armour-plated what was already a strong platform. Coming after wins in Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi, the landslide in Bihar is another sign that the dip in BJP’s Lok Sabha tally was an aberration rather than a pointer to a new pattern. That Modi continues to swing polls, even those where he himself is not on the ballot, despite being at the helm for 12 years, makes for a unique case of political resilience in the age of volatile expectations.2 NDA’s art of running coalitionsThis election was a masterclass demonstration by NDA in both making and running a social and political coalition. The winning alliance expanded its tent by bringing in and even indulging Chirag Paswan with a generous seat share. In hindsight, NDA would have probably made it without Upendra Kushwaha and even Jitan Ram Manjhi. But the need for crafting a wider social coalition prevailed over maximalist calculations. The results were evident at the ground level. BJP and JDU divided seats with unusual clarity, and kept campaign discipline despite inherent contradictions. JDU operated with rare professionalism, with working president Sanjay Jha privileging winnability over sentiments and co-ordinating with BJP’s in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan to select candidates. The joint aim was to ensure district-wise compatibility among partners. This helped iron out local wrinkles. Each NDA partner brought value to the table.3 Memories of jungle rajThe misgovernance during Lalu Yadav’s tenure remained a powerful theme. Voters still remember the anarchy, corruption, brutish single caste-dominance and general non-governance under the 15-year-long ‘Lalu-Rabri Raj’. After Tejashwi Yadav was projected as CM candidate, the most prominent beneficiary of Lalu’s reign made for an easy target when NDA promised ‘Mangal Raj’. Modi and Amit Shah stuck to this theme throughout the campaign, and got, ironically, effective assistance from overenthusiastic supporters of RJD. NDA had a field day with telling voters about RJD toughies’ ‘dream’ of wielding katta (country-made pistols) and Bhaiyaa Ki Satta (Tejashwi’s govt).4 Women, NDA’s better halfSchemes launched in the run-up to the contest — assistance of Rs 10,000 for members of Jeevika Self Help Group, hike in old-age pension — helped the alliance build upon the big amount of goodwill that was already there because of women quotas in jobs and local bodies, as well as educational assistance, free ration and LPG connection. Plus, there was NDA’s housing schemes, and its delivery of improved law and order. Women were among the worst sufferers of RJD’s Jungle Raj, where crimes like kidnapping and rape were rampant. Women voters seemed pretty determined not to lose the freedom they enjoyed under Nitish-led NDA. Bhojpuri songs like ‘RJD ke maal’ and ‘Ghar se utha leb’ (we will take you away even from your home), rekindled women’s fear that a RJD victory will again confine them to their homes. Reporters covering the campaign frequently came across women who not only forcefully articulated their preference for NDA, but asserted that they would ensure that their menfolk voted as they themselves did. After the two phases, pundits were split in interpreting women’s lead of 10 percentage points over males in turnout. Results leave little doubt what that big women turnout meant.5 Pouncing on MGB’s mistakesModi’s popularity and gratitude for Nitish delivering on basic governance were key factors for NDA when it came to warding off MGB’s and Prashant Kishore’s attempts to cut into the nonYadav OBCs, EBCs and upper caste votes. In fact, the sheer scale of NDA’s victory suggests that welfare schemes may have helped it take away slices of votes from at least ‘MY’ (Muslim-Yadav) women. Aggressive behaviour by many Yadavs and the alliance’s sponsorship of Osama, the son of the dreaded “gangster” politician Shahabuddin, were major mistakes by MGB. This ensured that NDA’s so-called “coalition of extremes” — EBCs and dalits at one end and upper castes at the other — remained intact.6 NDA’s nimble responsesA great example of the winning alliance’s ability to think out of the box was its huge patronage for Chhath Puja. Modi is credited with the idea by BJP, which elevated what used to be a strictly regional festival to a national celebration. This had a big impact on many Biharis, who saw this as the state acquiring a profile it never had before. GOI ran thousands of special trains for Biharis who went home for the festival, Chhath songs played at 100 railway stations across the country. Rahul Gandhi’s ill-advised criticism of Modi on this count only played into the hands of BJP.7 RJD stuck in MYThe Muslim-Yadav core vote hasn’t deserted RJD in a big way, but the very strength of this coalition put it at a disadvantage when it came to appealing to other social groups. EBCs in particular were put off by Yadav rhetoric. Because RJD’s biggest strength turned into a key vulnerability, the party lost heavily in constituencies where it needed the additional votes to make the cut. It was particularly handicapped in attracting women from outside the fold and may have, in fact, lost some women voters from its ranks to the competition. BJP may now make overtures to Yadavs, and the result will reinforce JDU’s belief that Muslims continue to have a soft spot for Nitish.8 Rahul’s misjudged focus on vote ‘chori’Rahul Gandhi’s allegations found almost no takers among voters, whose on-ground experience of EC’s SIR did not support his claims of disenfranchisement. It was a replay of his 2019 campaign theme that went hammer and tongs on Rafale, and proved to be a dud. His obsession with SIR, which became his pet theme, resulted in the loss of valuable electioneering time, which could have been far better used to focus on bread-and-butter issues. Tejashwi was forced to follow suit. Rahul drew wrong lessons from the crowds he attracted. Most people at his rallies were from MY groups. Crowds at roadshows are never a good predictor of votes. Plus, Rahul, for a while, chose to act uppity with Tejashwi. That affected the cohesion of the opposition alliance.9 Tejashwi never quite measured upHe was weighed down by the very legacy of which he has been the main beneficiary. His effort to project himself as a clean break from the RJD’s Jungle Raj past ran headlong into the fact of him being Lalu’s chosen heir and a prominent co-accused in high-profile corruption cases. Ultra-zealous supporters ensured that the link with the past was not severed in voter memory. There was also his reluctance to engage with voters on ground level on a sustained basis, something Lalu was good at during his heydays. His son’s election-time overdrive was no substitute for the toil that helped his father. Crucially, his reckless promises cut little ice with voters.10 Forward vs backward doesn’t work anymoreOnce a winning theme in Bihar’s caste politics, it has lost its force in part because upper castes have reconciled themselves to the loss of power. There’s no threat from the top for non-upper castes and that both Modi and Nitish are OBCs, was again a big plus for NDA. Congress’s attempt to make it an upper caste-versus the rest contest was destined to be a failure in an election fought on themes that cut across traditional faultlines. It did not take into account Nitish’s own credentials as a battle-hardened ‘social justice’ warrior. His govt’s decision to conduct a caste survey, with BJP fully on board, and Modi-led GOI coming round on caste-wise enumeration in the Census also blunted this MGB line of attack. There was no replay of 2015, when MGB had pounced upon RSS chief’s remark on quota, and made the election a forwards versus backwards contest.11 The Bandhan wasn’t quite MahaThe opposition alliance lacked cohesion from the very beginning. Congress hemmed and hawed on agreeing to support Tejashwi as the alliance leader. That cost alliance partners the synergy required for high-stakes battles with driven adversaries like BJP and JDU. MGB brought down the number of ‘friendly contests’, but the mistrust persisted. Plus, the last-minute projection of Mukesh Sahni, a smalltimer who is a proven turncoat, looked too opportunistic and achieved little. In fact, it gave Asaduddin Owaisi an opening to complain about Muslims being taken for granted by MGB. And RJD made a big mistake giving Congress 63 seats, when the latter’s ground presence in Bihar is thin and Rahul’s engagement with actual electioneering was fitful at best.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDeadly Explosion At Nowgam Station Exposes Scale Of 360 Kg Urban Terror Cache Seized From Faridabad‘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 Plot123PhotostoriesZero sugar, big damage? The bone health impact of diet soda5 easy exercises for building strong legs5 trending white gown designs for a traditional Christian weddingRed flags men ignore: 7 physical signs that may indicate fertility issuesTyping too long? 3 exercises for stiff and painful handsShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and love123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

The NDA secured a decisive victory in Bihar, leveraging Nitish Kumar’s local appeal and Narendra Modi’s national influence. This winning combination offered voters stability and delivery, reinforced by effective coalition management and a strong campaign against the ‘Jungle Raj’ legacy. Women voters, in particular, played a crucial role in the alliance’s success. 1 The Ni–Mo effectNitish Kumar’s local goodwill paired perfectly with Narendra Modi’s national appeal. Voters read this combo as offering stability+delivery: a CM known for roads, power and policing and a PM identified with scale, speed and organisation. The optics of parity (near 50:50 seat-sharing) and a visibly cordial equation projected ‘co-ownership’ of governance. Major projects for Bihar in the central budget and launch of welfare schemes armour-plated what was already a strong platform. Coming after wins in Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi, the landslide in Bihar is another sign that the dip in BJP’s Lok Sabha tally was an aberration rather than a pointer to a new pattern. That Modi continues to swing polls, even those where he himself is not on the ballot, despite being at the helm for 12 years, makes for a unique case of political resilience in the age of volatile expectations.2 NDA’s art of running coalitionsThis election was a masterclass demonstration by NDA in both making and running a social and political coalition. The winning alliance expanded its tent by bringing in and even indulging Chirag Paswan with a generous seat share. In hindsight, NDA would have probably made it without Upendra Kushwaha and even Jitan Ram Manjhi. But the need for crafting a wider social coalition prevailed over maximalist calculations. The results were evident at the ground level. BJP and JDU divided seats with unusual clarity, and kept campaign discipline despite inherent contradictions. JDU operated with rare professionalism, with working president Sanjay Jha privileging winnability over sentiments and co-ordinating with BJP’s in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan to select candidates. The joint aim was to ensure district-wise compatibility among partners. This helped iron out local wrinkles. Each NDA partner brought value to the table.3 Memories of jungle rajThe misgovernance during Lalu Yadav’s tenure remained a powerful theme. Voters still remember the anarchy, corruption, brutish single caste-dominance and general non-governance under the 15-year-long ‘Lalu-Rabri Raj’. After Tejashwi Yadav was projected as CM candidate, the most prominent beneficiary of Lalu’s reign made for an easy target when NDA promised ‘Mangal Raj’. Modi and Amit Shah stuck to this theme throughout the campaign, and got, ironically, effective assistance from overenthusiastic supporters of RJD. NDA had a field day with telling voters about RJD toughies’ ‘dream’ of wielding katta (country-made pistols) and Bhaiyaa Ki Satta (Tejashwi’s govt).4 Women, NDA’s better halfSchemes launched in the run-up to the contest — assistance of Rs 10,000 for members of Jeevika Self Help Group, hike in old-age pension — helped the alliance build upon the big amount of goodwill that was already there because of women quotas in jobs and local bodies, as well as educational assistance, free ration and LPG connection. Plus, there was NDA’s housing schemes, and its delivery of improved law and order. Women were among the worst sufferers of RJD’s Jungle Raj, where crimes like kidnapping and rape were rampant. Women voters seemed pretty determined not to lose the freedom they enjoyed under Nitish-led NDA. Bhojpuri songs like ‘RJD ke maal’ and ‘Ghar se utha leb’ (we will take you away even from your home), rekindled women’s fear that a RJD victory will again confine them to their homes. Reporters covering the campaign frequently came across women who not only forcefully articulated their preference for NDA, but asserted that they would ensure that their menfolk voted as they themselves did. After the two phases, pundits were split in interpreting women’s lead of 10 percentage points over males in turnout. Results leave little doubt what that big women turnout meant.5 Pouncing on MGB’s mistakesModi’s popularity and gratitude for Nitish delivering on basic governance were key factors for NDA when it came to warding off MGB’s and Prashant Kishore’s attempts to cut into the nonYadav OBCs, EBCs and upper caste votes. In fact, the sheer scale of NDA’s victory suggests that welfare schemes may have helped it take away slices of votes from at least ‘MY’ (Muslim-Yadav) women. Aggressive behaviour by many Yadavs and the alliance’s sponsorship of Osama, the son of the dreaded “gangster” politician Shahabuddin, were major mistakes by MGB. This ensured that NDA’s so-called “coalition of extremes” — EBCs and dalits at one end and upper castes at the other — remained intact.6 NDA’s nimble responsesA great example of the winning alliance’s ability to think out of the box was its huge patronage for Chhath Puja. Modi is credited with the idea by BJP, which elevated what used to be a strictly regional festival to a national celebration. This had a big impact on many Biharis, who saw this as the state acquiring a profile it never had before. GOI ran thousands of special trains for Biharis who went home for the festival, Chhath songs played at 100 railway stations across the country. Rahul Gandhi’s ill-advised criticism of Modi on this count only played into the hands of BJP.7 RJD stuck in MYThe Muslim-Yadav core vote hasn’t deserted RJD in a big way, but the very strength of this coalition put it at a disadvantage when it came to appealing to other social groups. EBCs in particular were put off by Yadav rhetoric. Because RJD’s biggest strength turned into a key vulnerability, the party lost heavily in constituencies where it needed the additional votes to make the cut. It was particularly handicapped in attracting women from outside the fold and may have, in fact, lost some women voters from its ranks to the competition. BJP may now make overtures to Yadavs, and the result will reinforce JDU’s belief that Muslims continue to have a soft spot for Nitish.8 Rahul’s misjudged focus on vote ‘chori’Rahul Gandhi’s allegations found almost no takers among voters, whose on-ground experience of EC’s SIR did not support his claims of disenfranchisement. It was a replay of his 2019 campaign theme that went hammer and tongs on Rafale, and proved to be a dud. His obsession with SIR, which became his pet theme, resulted in the loss of valuable electioneering time, which could have been far better used to focus on bread-and-butter issues. Tejashwi was forced to follow suit. Rahul drew wrong lessons from the crowds he attracted. Most people at his rallies were from MY groups. Crowds at roadshows are never a good predictor of votes. Plus, Rahul, for a while, chose to act uppity with Tejashwi. That affected the cohesion of the opposition alliance.9 Tejashwi never quite measured upHe was weighed down by the very legacy of which he has been the main beneficiary. His effort to project himself as a clean break from the RJD’s Jungle Raj past ran headlong into the fact of him being Lalu’s chosen heir and a prominent co-accused in high-profile corruption cases. Ultra-zealous supporters ensured that the link with the past was not severed in voter memory. There was also his reluctance to engage with voters on ground level on a sustained basis, something Lalu was good at during his heydays. His son’s election-time overdrive was no substitute for the toil that helped his father. Crucially, his reckless promises cut little ice with voters.10 Forward vs backward doesn’t work anymoreOnce a winning theme in Bihar’s caste politics, it has lost its force in part because upper castes have reconciled themselves to the loss of power. There’s no threat from the top for non-upper castes and that both Modi and Nitish are OBCs, was again a big plus for NDA. Congress’s attempt to make it an upper caste-versus the rest contest was destined to be a failure in an election fought on themes that cut across traditional faultlines. It did not take into account Nitish’s own credentials as a battle-hardened ‘social justice’ warrior. His govt’s decision to conduct a caste survey, with BJP fully on board, and Modi-led GOI coming round on caste-wise enumeration in the Census also blunted this MGB line of attack. There was no replay of 2015, when MGB had pounced upon RSS chief’s remark on quota, and made the election a forwards versus backwards contest.11 The Bandhan wasn’t quite MahaThe opposition alliance lacked cohesion from the very beginning. Congress hemmed and hawed on agreeing to support Tejashwi as the alliance leader. That cost alliance partners the synergy required for high-stakes battles with driven adversaries like BJP and JDU. MGB brought down the number of ‘friendly contests’, but the mistrust persisted. Plus, the last-minute projection of Mukesh Sahni, a smalltimer who is a proven turncoat, looked too opportunistic and achieved little. In fact, it gave Asaduddin Owaisi an opening to complain about Muslims being taken for granted by MGB. 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NEW DELHI: Eight assembly bypolls across the country held on Nov 11 bucked the one-way Bihar steamroller Friday, throwing up a mixed bag that offered Congress consolation in Rajasthan and Telangana while breaching J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s bailiwick Budgam. BJP and Congress bagged two seats each, PDP one, AAP one, JMM one, and Mizo National Front one in bypolls in J&K, Rajasthan, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Punjab and Mizoram. Overall, the governing parties in these states lost four of the eight seats.The most dramatic denouement unfolded in Budgam, where Aga Syed Muntazir of PDP won by 4,186 votes over Aga Syed Mehmood of Omar’s NC. In 2024, Omar defeated Muntazir by 18,485 votes but gave up Budgam to retain Ganderbal, the other seat he won.In Jammu, BJP’s Devyani Rana won by 24,647 votes Nagrota, retaining for her party the seat held by Devender Singh Rana, her father and ex-MLA who died within weeks of being elected last year. NC finished third.Rajasthan soothed the Bihar-battered Congress as its candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won Anta, defeating the governing BJP’s Morpal Suman by over 15,000 votes. Previous BJP Anta MLA Kanwarlal Meena was jailed in May in a 2005 case, leading to his disqualification.Congress’s V Naveen Yadav clinched the prestigious Jubilee Hills bypoll in Hyderabad by over 24,000 votes. Triggered by previous BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death, the bypoll fortifies CM Revanth Reddy’s position in Congress.In Punjab, governing AAP came up trumps in Tarn Taran with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating SAD’s Sukhwinder Kaur by over 12,000 votes.Odisha offered governing BJP a boost as it won Nuapada by over 83,000 votes. Victor Jay Dholakia is son of Rajendra Dholakia, the BJD MLA whose death necessitated the bypoll. Jharkhand saw JMM stamp its authority further as its debutant pick Somesh Chandra Soren won Ghatshila by 38,000 votes. Somesh is the son of Ramdas Soren, the previous JMM MLA who died in Aug.In Mizoram, MNF retained Dampa against the governing ZPM pick by 562 votes.End 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 Attacks123Photostories5 easy exercises for building strong legs5 trending white gown designs for a traditional Christian weddingRed flags men ignore: 7 physical signs that may indicate fertility issuesTyping too long? 3 exercises for stiff and painful handsShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that work123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

NEW DELHI: Eight assembly bypolls across the country held on Nov 11 bucked the one-way Bihar steamroller Friday, throwing up a mixed bag that offered Congress consolation in Rajasthan and Telangana while breaching J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s bailiwick Budgam. BJP and Congress bagged two seats each, PDP one, AAP one, JMM one, and Mizo National Front one in bypolls in J&K, Rajasthan, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Punjab and Mizoram. Overall, the governing parties in these states lost four of the eight seats.The most dramatic denouement unfolded in Budgam, where Aga Syed Muntazir of PDP won by 4,186 votes over Aga Syed Mehmood of Omar’s NC. In 2024, Omar defeated Muntazir by 18,485 votes but gave up Budgam to retain Ganderbal, the other seat he won.In Jammu, BJP’s Devyani Rana won by 24,647 votes Nagrota, retaining for her party the seat held by Devender Singh Rana, her father and ex-MLA who died within weeks of being elected last year. NC finished third.Rajasthan soothed the Bihar-battered Congress as its candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won Anta, defeating the governing BJP’s Morpal Suman by over 15,000 votes. Previous BJP Anta MLA Kanwarlal Meena was jailed in May in a 2005 case, leading to his disqualification.Congress’s V Naveen Yadav clinched the prestigious Jubilee Hills bypoll in Hyderabad by over 24,000 votes. Triggered by previous BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death, the bypoll fortifies CM Revanth Reddy’s position in Congress.In Punjab, governing AAP came up trumps in Tarn Taran with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating SAD’s Sukhwinder Kaur by over 12,000 votes.Odisha offered governing BJP a boost as it won Nuapada by over 83,000 votes. Victor Jay Dholakia is son of Rajendra Dholakia, the BJD MLA whose death necessitated the bypoll. Jharkhand saw JMM stamp its authority further as its debutant pick Somesh Chandra Soren won Ghatshila by 38,000 votes. Somesh is the son of Ramdas Soren, the previous JMM MLA who died in Aug.In Mizoram, MNF retained Dampa against the governing ZPM pick by 562 votes.End 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 Attacks123Photostories5 easy exercises for building strong legs5 trending white gown designs for a traditional Christian weddingRed flags men ignore: 7 physical signs that may indicate fertility issuesTyping too long? 3 exercises for stiff and painful handsShah Rukh Khan closes the year powerful and proudEgg white versus egg yolk: Which one is healthier for breakfast7 dhaba-style dal preparations to try at home5 unique attractions in America that will make you say “I can’t believe this is real”!From BF Karan Kundrra wanting to marry her right after Bigg Boss to her near-fatal injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Tejasswi Prakash talks about life, career and loveSlow down aging naturally: 6 scientifically proven foods that work123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

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NEW DELHI: Eight assembly bypolls across the country held on Nov 11 bucked the one-way Bihar steamroller Friday, throwing up a mixed bag that offered Congress consolation in Rajasthan and Telangana while breaching J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s bailiwick Budgam. BJP and Congress bagged two seats each, PDP one, AAP one, JMM one, and Mizo National…

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This year has been nothing short of remarkable for the living legend Mohanlal, as he scales new heights with a string of blockbuster hits and exciting upcoming projects. One of the highlights includes his special appearance in Priyadarshan’s reimagining of ‘Haiwan,’ which is inspired by his own classic ‘Oppam’ and stars Akshay Kumar alongside Saif…

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