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In a bold move, RJD leader Shakti Singh Yadav is calling for the annulment of the 2025 Bihar assembly election results, accusing the Election Commission of failing its role as an impartial overseer. He alleges that the ruling NDA secured victory through bribery and manipulation, referencing the Supreme Court’s clear disapproval of election ‘gifts and freebies. Patna: RJD chief spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav on Thursday demanded that the results the 2025 assembly elections be cancelled and declared null and void. He alleged that the Election Commission (EC) failed in its role as a “referee” and the ruling NDA secured victory…

Jaipur: A cigarette with a name that barely fits in one breath is being pitched as a way to stop needing the real thing. The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) has launched an Ayurveda-based “deaddiction cigarette” — ‘Devdarvyadi dhoomra’ — a tobacco substitute made with herbs, positioned as a step-down aid for nicotine dependence.Meant only for tobacco deaddiction, NIA says it has been giving the herbal cigarettes to indoor patients trying to quit tobacco cigarettes, and claims the switch helped blunt the pull of nicotine. “People addicted to tobacco cigarettes admitted to NIA benefitted from ‘Devdarvyadi dhoomra’ (DD) as cravings…

Nagpur: The holy month of Ramzan began on Wednesday evening, ushering in a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and charity. While most Muslim sects will commence fasting on Thursday, the Dawoodi Bohra community began observing the fast on Wednesday itself.Islamic scholar Majid Parekh said that Ramzan teaches perseverance in hardship and restraint in desire. “Fasting from dawn to dusk reminds us that life itself is limited and precious. If we truly reflect, we will realize that this world is a test, not a feast. Let our fasting cleanse us of pride and self-righteousness and guide us toward serving others with…

Dumka: Various Indian-Made Foreign Liquor brands, which were being smuggled into Bihar, were seized from a car during a checking drive on the Hansdiha-Godda road under Hansdiha police station limits of the district on Thursday. SDPO Amit Kacchap said the car was seized based on a tip-off. In total, 260 IMFL bottles of 375 ml each were seized.The driver of the vehicle, Mohammad Mahbub Ansari (21), was arrested. He is a resident of Deodand police station in Godda district. Source link

Kolkata: East Point School came alive with colour, creativity, and celebration as it hosted Eastopia 2025, a two-day extravaganza that showcased talent and teamwork. The programme started with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony led by chairperson Anil Singh, principal Arindam Kumar Bose, and academic advisor Keya Chakraborty, symbolising wisdom and new beginnings. Day One began with Inspiria Q 2.0, an inter-school quiz competition featuring nine participating schools, including East Point School. After the preliminary round, six qualified for a five-round final with buzzer, audio-visual and other interactive segments. East Point School emerged as the champion, followed by PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya,…

A commission made up of Trump appointees signed off on the design after architects made changes in response to concerns. Source link

Tiger Duggan had been receiving treatment at MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, his family says. Source link

Trump referenced this in his Truth Social post, saying: “Should Iran decide not to make a deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the [RAF] Airfield location in Fairford [Gloucestershire], in order to eradicate a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous regime.” Source link

Lucknow: From a cricket coach at Nainital’s Sherwood College to a three-year failed struggle to get into the Jharkhand team, left-arm spinner Mayank Mishra of Uttarakhand has faced several challenges before his journey turned around brilliantly this season. Mishra is in the spotlight as he tops the bowling charts with 59 wickets in the Ranji Trophy this year.Uttarakhand left-arm spinner Mayank Mishra.“Yes, when I look back on my journey in sport, it’s a hard-fought struggle, but I am happy that I have achieved what I aspired for in my life,” said Mayank.“Fifty-nine wickets in 16 innings at an average of…

There comes a moment when you feel yourself changing, even if no one else sees it yet. You are thinking differently, moving quietly, and building something bigger within. The world may still see the old you, until the results speak for themselves.4 zodiac signs people underestimate but might surprise everyone in 2026 (Freepik)And now, that moment has arrived for four zodiac signs who are stepping into the spotlight as their quiet growth becomes visible to everyone.ALSO READ: 4 zodiac signs who are entering their prime in 2026Capricorn energy is like a seed planted deep in the soil: nothing seems to…