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Defender for son-in-law, 150 dishes, Dubai models, Bollywood stars & horse race with SUV prize: Anant Singh pulls out all stops for daughter Shivangi's wedding
Mokama MLA Anant Singh is planning an extravagant wedding for his daughter Shivangi Singh on November 25. From a Land Rover Defender worth nearly Rs 3 crore and a horse race offering an SUV as the top prize to a 150-dish menu, Bollywood performances and a sprawling wedding venue, here is a look at the preparations.
'My heart was in my mouth, I was trembling when I called Karunanidhi': Sonia Gandhi on how UPA was formed
Sonia Gandhi details her efforts to create an inclusive United Progressive Alliance in 2004 against the BJP. She faced challenges, particularly in cooperating with the DMK due to past conflicts. Gandhi recounts initial meetings with various leaders to secure alliances, including one with M. Karunanidhi. The formal alliance was established on May 4, 2004, leading to a successful election outcome.
Lalu Prasad granted bail in 2011 poll code violation case in Siwan
Lalu Prasad appeared before the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM)-I after warrants and a proclamation notice were issued against him for repeatedly failing to attend court proceedings.
What BJP is doing to blunt Opposition's 'vote chori' charge
SIR news: BJP has initiated a nationwide campaign called 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' to counter opposition protests. Senior leaders will conduct padyatras in various states and challenge the opposition's claims. The campaign addresses the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which is currently under scrutiny. BJP intends to engage with the public through targeted programs, social media, and public meetings.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar will have to quit and go to jail: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi of coming to power through unlawful means during a recent rally in Delhi. The opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mamata Banerjee, called for unity against the ruling government. They stressed the need for legal action against electoral malpractice while advocating for the rights of farmers and students. The leaders alleged that the 2024 elections would be illegal due to voter deletions.
Bihar opposition threatens to move court as '2 independent MLCs Join BJP'
Independent MLCs Bansidhar Brijwasi and Rahul Raj joined BJP, leading to accusations of violating constitutional provisions. Opposition leaders claim this action breaches the Tenth Schedule and Article 191(2). RJD plans to seek disqualification of the two MLCs from the Bihar Legislative Council. Brijwasi later clarified that he only extended support to BJP rather than officially joining.
INDIA bloc holds mock impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi calls him 'first target'
Opposition INDIA bloc leaders and MPs held a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of facilitating alleged electoral irregularities and disenfranchising voters through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Presided over by former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, the mock Parliament passed a resolution listing six charges against the CEC.
INDIA bloc says everyone united in protests, 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday
The opposition grouping announced that it had postponed its "public impeachment" of Kumar to Saturday due to rain on Friday. It invited common people, including the youth, women and students, besides members of civil society to participate in the protest march and public rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
Bihar MLC polls: RJD's Anil Jha declared elected, party's overall tally climbs to 17
The Election Commission has declared RJD candidate Anil Jha elected from the Darbhanga Graduates constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections. Jha defeated sitting BJP MLC Sarvesh Kumar by securing 25,406 votes against his rival's 21,396. The RJD has now won two of the eight seats contested, improving its tally in the Upper House to 17.
IRCTC hotels case: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu, others
A Delhi court has adjourned the framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members. The judge stated that all accused, except those exempted, must be present at the next hearing. The Enforcement Directorate's case involves the alleged IRCTC hotel scam, with nine of the sixteen accused facing charges. The investigation indicates no political vendetta against Lalu Prasad, despite defense claims.
Uttar Pradesh MLC polls: BJP wins 6 seats, Samajwadi Party bags 5 as final results out
The BJP won six of the eleven seats in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council elections while the Samajwadi Party won five. Notably, the SP claimed victories in key constituencies including Varanasi and Lucknow. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav interpreted the results as a setback for the BJP ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The elections were held on October 23, with counting commencing shortly after.
MLC results are out, but how does the election work? Who votes, how are members chosen?
In the recent Legislative Council elections, the BJP secured 13 seats across multiple states including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Samajwadi Party and NCP followed with five and two seats respectively, while other parties earned one seat each. MLC elections differ significantly from Assembly elections, as they are not decided by a direct vote from the general public. Members are chosen through various categories, including local authorities and graduates’ constituencies.
IRCTC hotel 'scam': Delhi HC seeks ED stand on Lalu Yadav's plea against money laundering charges
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) case arises from the CBI's FIR, which has alleged that Yadav entered into a criminal conspiracy with the owner of Sujata Hotels, Sarla Gupta, wife of his close associate Prem Chand Gupta, a Rashtriya Janata Dal MP in the Rajya Sabha, and IRCTC officials for "undue pecuniary advantage to himself and others" between 2004 and 2014.
Who won MLC election results in UP, Maharasthra, Bihar, Karnataka? Check full list of BJP, Congress, SP, NCP, Jan Suraj, RJD, Shiv Sena winners
MLC election results 2026: In recent Legislative Council elections, the BJP and its allies achieved major victories across four states. The Congress party suffered a major loss. In Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party won five seats, including a notable one in Varanasi. Bihar witnessed a win for RJD candidate Dr Sanjeev Singh in the Patna Teachers' constituency.
EVMs or ballot papers, Congress cannot gain people's support in elections: BJP on MLC poll results
The BJP has responded to Congress's defeat in legislative council elections across several states and highlighted their inability to gain public support. BJP president Nitin Nabin pointed out that Congress received zero seats in Karnataka despite using ballot papers. Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Rahul Gandhi, stating that earning public support requires hard work, not simply leisure trips. The results showed that Congress also failed in elections held using EVMs.
MLC polls in 4 states: NDA victorious in 16, Congress draws blank; Samajwadi Party bags 5 seats in Uttar Pradesh including 2 in Varanasi
Results were declared in all but one seat - Nagpur Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra which is heading for a nail-biting finish involving BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale and Congress' sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari.
Jan Suraaj opens account in Bihar MLC polls, defeats Congress heavyweight in Darbhanga
Jan Suraaj Party gained its first seat in the Bihar Legislative Council elections with candidate Suresh Prasad Rai's victory. BJP and JD(U) also achieved wins in various constituencies, including Tirhut Teachers and Kosi Graduates. The election saw a significant turnout of 82.85 percent for teachers and 53.42 percent for graduates. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav commented on the poll results, accusing the NDA of electoral misconduct.
NDA wins 3 Karnataka MLC seats, leads on 4th; Jan Suraaj ahead on 1 in Bihar
Karnataka gives the NDA three cheers and a fourth seat in sight, while Jan Suraaj is knocking on the door of its first MLC win in Bihar. With counting underway across four states, the trends offer political parties an early pulse check ahead of bigger electoral battles.
MLC polls: Counting begins in four states, BJP-led alliances face rebel challenges
Counting of votes began for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The results will reveal the organisational strength of political parties and their alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and Samajwadi Party face off in 11 seats, while in Bihar, overlapping candidates create a competitive landscape. Karnataka’s results will determine the performance of the Congress against the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
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