Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: List of all constituencies going to polls on November 11
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday announced the schedule for the Bihar legislative assembly polls 2025 on Monday. The polling will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, while the counting of votes will be done on November 14. The entire election process will be concluded by November 16, Kumar said. “Bihar elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. Counting of votes will be done on November 14,” Kumar said at a press conference. “It is mandatory to complete counting of postal ballots before the last two rounds of counting of votes,” he added. The total number of electors in the final list stands at 7.42 crore, while there were 7.89 crore electors as of June 24 this year. An Election Commission press release stated that 65 lakh voters were removed from the draft list, and the number of electors in the draft list as of August 1, 2025, stood at 7.24 crore.
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Delhi govt will urge Supreme Court to allow use of certified green firecrackers on Diwali: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that her government will urge the Supreme Court to allow the use of certified green firecrackers during Diwali. She said that the government will submit its stand in writing before the court, requesting permission for the use of environmentally safe firecrackers that comply with all official guidelines and environmental norms.
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Homebound: The Oscar entry forces India to confront forgotten wounds
At a time when glossy escapism dominates the box office, a sobering reminder like Homebound risks being ignored. The film with realities many prefer to look away from is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and inspired by Basharat Peer’s essay ‘A Friendship, a Pandemic & a Death Beside the Highway’. It tells the story of two friends, Chandan (a Dalit) and Shoaib (a Muslim), who dream of respect, dignity and stability but are only challenged by caste hierarchies, religious prejudice and bureaucratic apathy.
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51 dead in Nepal floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains | 10 points
Heavy monsoon downpours have caused widespread destruction across eastern Nepal, triggering landslides and floods that have claimed the lives of at least 51 people. The Armed Police Force (APF) and disaster authorities continue rescue operations as several individuals remain missing. The monsoon remains active in multiple provinces, disrupting daily life and transportation.
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Ullas Pandalam health update: Malayalam actor seen walking with support after stroke; wife Divya by his side
Malayalam actor Ullas Pandalam, who has made a special place in the hearts of audiences through his acting, mimicry and comedy, is currently battling a health crisis. Following a recent stroke, Ullas is now unable to walk and suffers from weakness in one part of his body.
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Cough syrup deaths: 2 children die in MP’s Betul after allegedly consuming ‘Coldrif’; probe launched
Raising concerns over the consumptions of ‘toxic’ cough syrup, two children in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district lost their lives after allegedly taking ‘Coldrif’ cough syrup, said officials on Sunday. The two deceased have been identified as four-year-old Kabir, son of Kamlesh of Kalmeshwar village, and two-and-a-half-year-old Garmit, son of Nikhlesh of Jamun Bichhua village.
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Uddhav, Raj meet again amid buzz over alliance for Maharashtra local body elections | Watch
Shiv Sena-UBT president Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) founder Raj Thackeray once again on Sunday at a personal event in Mumbai amid buzz over a possible alliance for the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra. The two leaders, along with Aaditya Thackeray, were attending the naming ceremony of Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut’s grandchild.
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Suryakumar Yadav comes up with ‘no rivalry’ remark again for IND vs PAK Women’s World Cup clash | WATCH
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav taunted Pakistan once again with his ‘no rivalry’ remark and this time ahead of India women’s ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan.
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Zubeen Garg death: Wife Garima Saikia demands ‘ultimate punishment’ for guilty amid poisoning claims
Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, said on Saturday that that if someone has done ‘something wrong’, then the ‘ultimate punishment’ should be given to that person, as she demanded justice for her husband. However, Garima said she has faith in the legal system, expressing hopes that the government will do the right thing.
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The Girlfriend release date: Rashmika Mandanna’s romantic drama to hit theatres worldwide | Deets inside
The wait for Rashmika Mandanna’s film ‘The Girlfriend’ is finally over, as the makers announced its release date on Saturday across social media platforms. Written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film stars Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty in lead roles.
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