Bihar Assembly Elections: Second Phase of Nominations Opens for 122 Seats

Patna — The second phase of nominations for the Bihar Assembly elections commenced on Monday, covering 122 constituencies across the state.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had earlier issued the notification for the first phase…

Seven Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas After Over Two Years in Captivity

Jerusalem — Seven Israeli hostages have been handed over to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and are now en route home after more than two years in Hamas captivity.

The released hostages include Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon…

Almost 50% of Over-100-Year-Old Voters in Bengal Electoral List Found Dead: ECI’s Initial Findings

Kolkata — Nearly half of the voters in West Bengal who are 100 years or older and still listed on the state’s electoral rolls have been found to be deceased, according to initial findings by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

JD(U) Says Mahagathbandhan in ‘Huge Turmoil’ Ahead of Bihar Elections

Patna — The Janata Dal (United) on Sunday claimed that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar is in a state of “huge turmoil” over the Chief Minister’s post, asserting that the NDA is poised to form the next government…

Gunfights Erupt Between Afghan and Pakistani Forces Along the Border

Kabul — Tensions escalated sharply along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border as intense armed clashes broke out between Taliban forces and Pakistani security personnel, following accusations by the Taliban that Pakistan carried out airstrikes…

Centre Distances Itself as Controversy Grows Over Exclusion of Women Journalists at Taliban Press Meet in Delhi

New Delhi – The Indian government on Saturday denied any role in organizing the controversial press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi, which sparked outrage after women journalists were excluded…

19 Dead or Missing After Massive Explosion at Tennessee Military Explosives Plant

New York – At least 19 people are dead or missing following a powerful explosion that destroyed a building at a military explosives manufacturing facility in the US state of Tennessee, local officials confirmed on Friday.

Humphreys County…

SC grants bail to suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan in money laundering case

New Delhi — The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to suspended IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan, who has spent more than two years in jail over money laundering charges linked to an alleged Army land scam in Ranchi.

A bench of Justices Surya…

SIR in Bengal: ECI Promises Tough Action Against Security Breaches, LOP Targets Mamata

Kolkata – With the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal expected to begin after October 15, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has assured state election officials that any breach of security during the process…

Pakistan’s Suspected Airstrikes Rock Kabul, Heighten Tensions with Afghanistan

Kabul – Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached a flashpoint on Friday after a series of powerful explosions shook Kabul, with early reports pointing to possible cross-border airstrikes.

Residents in several neighbourhoods…