Bihar elections 2025: Election commission REVEALS cash worth Rs 715700000, liquor, drugs seized ahead of polls

Since the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, various enforcement agencies have seized cash, liquor, drugs, and other contraband worth Rs 71.57 crore, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu weather LIVE Updates: All schools to remain closed due to heavy rain in Chennai

District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts’ schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai. Only schools in Thoothukudi will be closed, according to the announcement made on Tuesday.
PM Modi responds to US President Trump’s Diwali greetings amid trade talks, says, ‘May our great…’

In a post on X on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for President Trump’s warm wishes and emphasised the shared democratic values and global responsibilities of India and the United States.
Texas State Technical College looks to voters to fund upgrades for old buildings and tools

Proposition 1 would create an $850 million endowment for the college system and its 11 campuses, which are struggling to accommodate a growing student population.
In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate

Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.
A new generation of industries emerges in Texas as feds push to mine more rare minerals

The U.S. doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips or military technology. Companies are rushing to open new mines in Texas.
Trans Texas college students bearing more hostility as officials push binary gender definitions

Once considered a safe haven to explore identity, Texas campuses are invalidating and alienating trans people, students say.
Wes Moore to open this year’s Texas Tribune Festival

In conversation with Chuck Todd, the Maryland governor will discuss the state of his state, our country and the Democratic Party.
A new South Texas data center will rely on untapped renewable energy

The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort

Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.