Lalu Prasad Yadav's influence persists in Bihar politics, even without his participation in the 2025 elections. His legacy, marked by both 'jungle raj' criticism and support for marginalized communities, continues to shape electoral strategies. Both ruling and opposition alliances invoke his name, highlighting his enduring relevance. Lalu remains a central figure in Bihar's political discourse.

Bihar's recent assembly elections saw the NDA achieve a significant win. The coalition's strategy focused on women-centric welfare programs and various giveaways. These initiatives, including cash allowances and grants, resonated strongly with voters, particularly women and first-time voters. This approach proved successful, mirroring similar electoral outcomes in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Today, Rachel Reeves is sitting in the Treasury putting the final touches to her Budget. Or she should be.

David Lalgee, 64, a popular church pastor from Tameside, acted heroically to sacrifice himself and save his wife, Jo, by swerving the car he was driving so that he took the brunt of the impact.

Bosses say it marks 'a return to Bentley making more extreme cars' providing 'scintillating' performance adding: 'The changes yield the highest power density of any Bentley engine.'

Craig Nuttall, 51, and his brother Raymond, 47, had arrived at Watchet Marina in July 2025 insisting they were planning a few quiet days on the water in their Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat, the Guzzla.

Winston Churchill famously declared that 'gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen's lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire'-but is it genuinely healthy?

La République démocratique du Congo (RDC) a officiellement accepté d'assumer la Co-facilitation du Partenariat pour les Forêts du Bassin du Congo (PFBC), succédant à la République Gabonaise. L'annonce a été faite ce mardi 11 novembre, en marge de la COP30 à Belém, par la Ministre de l'Environnement, Développement durable et Nouvelle économie du Climat, Professeur Marie Nyange Ndambo. Ce mandat débutera en janvier 2026 et marque une nouvelle étape dans l'engagement de la RDC pour la (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

TEHRAN – Burkina Faso’s Security Minister Mahamadou Sana has voiced the country’s willingness to benefit from Iran's anti-narcotics police expertise in the fight against drugs.

TEHRAN – The Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME) Executive Committee has approved three initiatives proposed by Iran.

Total budget outlays will reach $609.5 billion, exceeding the initial plan by $4.6 billion

Russia is still interested in continuing work as part of the G20, Dmitry Peskov said

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the forum suggests discussing solely issues in the global economy

In total, the EU purchased gas from Russia to the amount of 10.6 bln euro, which is 1.6% higher in annual terms

Mine-clearing operations in the Kursk Region, which was earlier freed from Ukrainian forces, are still underway

As deadly drug overdoses climbed across Canada, decision-makers faced political backlash for funding programs that gave drug users prescribed opioids and, against their own experts’ advice, scaled back their support of safe supply programs, an investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate has found.

Global public health expert, Professor Derek Yach, has disapproved of decisions by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to exclude players in the tobacco industry at its engagements and conferences, arguing the tendency is robbing public health scientists the opportunity to get high-quality research. WHO recently determined that it is not necessary and is fundamentally inappropriate […] The post Give Tobacco Industry Players a Seat At Your Public Health Engagements or Suffer Interference – Prof Yach Warns WHO appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Justice Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah, SC on Friday officially launched the 2025/2026 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme at Kavitowo Primary School Ground in Mzimba, marking a major government intervention to cushion millions of Malawians facing hunger. The programme follows President Peter Mutharika’s declaration of a State of Disaster as hunger deepens across […] The post Vice President Ansah Launches 2025/2026 Lean Season Food Programme in Mzimba, Hails APM for Prioritising People’s Welfare appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen called Friday for an immediate halt to the deadly clan clashes in Wala-weyn, warning that a week of violence in the Lower Shabelle district has left multiple people dead, destroyed homes and further destabilized an already fragile region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s finance minister says a steep decline in global development assistance has weakened the country’s economic outlook, slowing growth projections for 2025 and increasing pressure on the federal government’s limited domestic revenues.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenya’s miraa exports to Somalia fell 16.9 percent in the first half of 2025, dropping to 1.7 million kilograms from 2.1 million kilos a year earlier, as rising competition from Ethiopian producers and restrictions in Somalia disrupted shipments, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority.

TEHRAN – The fifth International Combinatorics Olympiad (ICO 2025) took place in Tehran on October 30 and 31, bringing together approximately 5,000 competitors from over 70 countries both in person and online.

TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has highlighted the role of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) as one of the region's and the world's active humanitarian actors.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed that he was not invited to campaign in Bihar, where the party faced a significant setback. He emphasised the need for a detailed examination of the reasons behind the poor performance, including the popular mood, organisational strengths, and messaging.

Madame le Ministre Élodie Diane Fouefoue Épse Sandjoh a effectué le vendredi 07 novembre 2025, une visite de terrain dans le 3 arrondissement de Franceville, afin de constater l'état d'avancement des travaux d'alimentation en eau potable engagés il y a quelques mois. Depuis plus de six ans, les populations de cette zone sont confrontées à une pénurie totale d'eau. Face à cette situation, le Gouvernement, sous l'impulsion du Chef de l'État, a initié un vaste programme de réhabilitation (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le mercredi 05 novembre dernier, le Ministre des Travaux Publics et de la Construction, Edgard Moukoumbi, accompagné du Représentant Résident de la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) au Gabon, Nouridine Kane Dia, s'est rendu à Ndéndé pour une mission d'évaluation de l'avancement des travaux de la route Ndéndé - Doussala. Cette route transfrontalière, longue de 46 km200, à fort enjeux économiques est destinée à la connectivité sous régionale. Ces travaux sont à 20% de leur exécution (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Chaque année, le Président chinois Xi Jinping exhorte la jeunesse à s'engager résolument dans les efforts de développement de la nation, à l'occasion du Forum National de la Jeunesse, une plateforme de dialogue qui incarne la confiance et la vision du leadership chinois : faire de la jeunesse la pierre angulaire du renouveau national. Cette grande rencontre, tenue sous le thème du « Rêve chinois et engagement de la jeunesse », symbolise la volonté du gouvernement chinois de placer la (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A passenger said she was left shaken after a Tada driver got agitated during their ride and accused her of leading him in the wrong direction.«Do you want me to endanger your life?» the man is heard saying in a video uploaded to TikTok by user @lydearlyy on Thursday (Nov 13), who called the incident her «worst experience» with a private-hire driver.The passenger, who goes by Lydia, claimed in the video that the driver wanted to take a shortcut to her destination — a condominium which she did not name.Although she replied that she was unaware of any shortcuts, the driver purportedly wanted to drive through a carpark. Lydia said she told him that the carpark leads to a landed enclave, but he still continued to drive.When they reached a dead end and recircled back to exit the carpark, his GPS apparently rerouted. He purportedly drove her to another dead end and ultimately stopped in front of one of the homes in the enclave.

A 39-year-old woman was sentenced to 19 weeks' jail on Wednesday (Nov 12) after being arrested for vice activities.Du Chaomei (transliteration) was arrested in five separate raids across three locations and granted bail four times before being sentenced. She faced a total of seven charges under the Women's Charter and the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.Du pleaded guilty to three of the charges on Nov 12, with the remaining charges taken into consideration during sentencing.According to Shin Min Daily News, Du, a Chinese national, worked as a receptionist for a prostitution ring, handling payments, taking orders, and directing customers.Charge sheets revealed that Du was first charged on July 4, 2024, at about 1.10 pm at 251A Geylang Road, where she had used a remote communication service with a Singapore link to organise sexual services for payment. 

His childhood nickname was “Munna” — and to his old friends, he still is. Not the Chief Minister, not the coalition negotiator, but the quiet boy from Bakhtiarpur who preferred books to people and routines to revelry. The name stuck longer than most of his alliances.

Bihar's 2025 assembly election saw the NDA secure a decisive mandate, driven by women-centric welfare, caste recalibration, and strong organization. Nitish Kumar's leadership, PM Modi's appeal, and Chirag Paswan's performance were key factors. The results highlight the enduring impact of welfare schemes and women voters, while exposing the limitations of new political entrants and the INDIA bloc's disarray.

In the Bihar Assembly polls, singer Maithili Thakur is poised for victory on a BJP ticket, while actor-singer Khesari Lal Yadav and singer Ritesh Pandey are trailing. The ruling NDA is heading towards a landslide victory, leading in over 200 seats.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged past 200 seats in the Bihar Assembly polls, triggering jubilant celebrations at BJP and JD(U) offices. Trends showed the NDA, led by Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi, dominating the opposition. This election marked a significant test for Nitish Kumar, with high voter turnout and a historic lack of violence.