Bihar Assembly Elections
Polling took place smoothly in 121 constituencies spread over 18 districts in the first phase of Bihar Assembly Election. Around 60.13 % voter turnout has been recorded till 5 PM with Begusarai leading at 67.32%.


Key Leaders Cast Votes
Several prominent leaders including, JD(U) President and Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar, BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief Chirag Paswan, and VIP chief and Mahagathbandhan’s Deputy Chief Minister face Mukesh Sahani cast their votes.


First Voting, Then Refreshments
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to vote enthusiastically in the “festival of democracy,” emphasizing responsible participation—especially by first-time voters—and reminding all, “First voting, then refreshments.”


Global Poll Observers
As many as 16 delegates from seven countries observed Bihar Assembly election arrangements under the Election Commission of India’s International Electors Visitor Programme. A Thai delegation visited a polling booth in Patna, highlighting global interest in India’s democratic processes.


Khangchendzonga Rated Good
Khangchendzonga National Park has been rated “good” by the IUCN in its latest global review of natural World Heritage sites, making it the only Indian park to earn this distinction amid concerns for others.

Odisha Eyes Gateway
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha is making focused efforts to become the maritime gateway of Eastern India. He emphasized the state’s strategic location and ongoing infrastructure development to boost maritime trade and economic growth in the region.

Sai Targets Naveen Patnaik
During a poll campaign rally in Nuapada, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai criticized former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for not speaking Odia fluently despite 24 years in office. He praised Kalahandi MP Malavika Devi, originally from Himachal Pradesh, for learning Odia after marrying into the state.


Women’s Team Honoured
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Women’s World Cup champions at his residence, lauding their comeback after early defeats. He encouraged them to promote the Fit India movement, especially among young girls nationwide.

Prez Meets Champions
Members of India’s Women’s Cricket team, winners of the ICC World Cup 2025, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Murmu congratulated them, calling their triumph historic and inspiring for the younger generation.

India Beat Australia
India secured a commanding 48-run victory over hosts Australia in the fourth T20I at Queensland, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series with a dominant all-round performance.