Bihar Election 2025: PM Modi set to kickstart poll campaign from Samastipur today

This marks a significant moment in the election campaign as the PM will address public rallies in Bihar, starting with Samastipur at 12:15 PM and then in Begusarai at 2 PM. The Prime Minister will start the election campaign from Samastipur, the birthplace of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur.
PM Modi to attend 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually, no bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump, here’s all you need to know

The summit, hosted by Malaysia, will review the progress of ASEAN-India relations and discuss new initiatives to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Read here to know more about this summit.
Delhi-NCR Pollution Update: National Capital’s pollution crisis deepens with overall AQI at 293, IMD predicts rain on…, check full forecast here

The city’s air quality has been a cause for concern, with several areas recording alarming AQI levels. Read here to know full forecast
Massive fire at JMS Business Centre in Mumbai, several stranded on top floor

A massive fire broke out at the JMS Business Centre in the Jogeshwari West area of Mumbai on Thursday, officials said.
Who were four most-wanted gangsters of Sigma gang, killed in encounter in Delhi? Planned to plot ‘major strike’ ahead of Bihar elections

Four most wanted gangsters of ‘Sigma and Company’ gang were encountered in a joint operation carried out by Delhi Police Crime Branch and Bihar Police. The shootout took place around 2:20 am in Bahadur Shah Marg in Rohini.
DNA Verified: Indian Army to raise Agniveer retention rate to 75%? Know the truth behind viral claim

After completing their engagement period, Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre.
No NDA CM face yet? INDIA bloc chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav makes BIG claim, ‘Truth is BJP will not make Nitish Kumar…’

The Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar has finally announced RJD leader and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face. He said, ‘The truth is that the BJP will not make Nitish Kumar ji the Chief Minister.’
BAD News For Pakistan, China: India to boost air defence system, to buy missiles worth Rs 100000000000 from Russia, know details here

The Indian side is also looking to add more S-400 squadrons to its inventory and is asking Russia to supply the remaining two squadrons of the missile systems, of which three have already been inducted and operationalised. Read here to know more about this deal.
How a passenger’s 23-year fight proved Air India’s negligence over contaminated food, awarded compensation of Rs…

A passenger won a 23-year-old legal fight against Air India. He filed a complaint with the airlines due to the contaminated food he was served which him unwell after which he slapped a legal notice to the airlines. The court held it responsible after finding negligence ordering for compensation.
Bihar Election 2025: Who is Mukesh Sahani? VIP party chief picked Mahagathbandhan’s Deputy CM face

The announcement was made on Thursday at a press conference, where Tejashwi Yadav was confirmed as the coalition’s CM candidate. Sahani’s elevation within the opposition bloc is significant as he represents the Extremely Backward Class or the EBC. Read on to know more about him.