Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: Counting Underway Amid High Stakes
Today, November 14, 2025, marks the highly anticipated counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly Elections, a process that will determine whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar secures a record fifth term or if the Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav, will form the new government. The elections, conducted in two phases on November 6 and 11, saw a historic voter turnout of 67.13%, the highest since 1951, with women voters notably outnumbering men. Security arrangements are stringent across the 46 counting centres in 38 districts, with a two-tier security system and 24/7 CCTV surveillance ensuring a smooth process. While most exit polls have predicted a comfortable victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Mahagathbandhan remains hopeful of an upset. Trends are expected to emerge by 9 AM, with the final results keenly awaited across the nation.
Red Fort Car Blast Probe Uncovers Wider Terror Conspiracy; More Arrests Made
The investigation into the deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10 has intensified, with intelligence agencies revealing a broader terror conspiracy. The incident, which killed 13 people, is now officially classified as a terrorist attack. Investigators have uncovered plans to rig up to 32 vehicles with explosives for coordinated attacks across multiple cities, with two vehicles, a Hyundai i20 (the one that exploded) and a Ford EcoSport, already being modified. Dr. Umar Un Nabi has been identified as the driver of the exploded car through DNA analysis. Further arrests have been made, including a medical college professor and a student from Jammu and Kashmir, and a Red Corner Notice issued against another doctor believed to be in Dubai. The probe has also led to Al-Falah University in Faridabad, where several suspects studied or worked, coming under scrutiny. The Union government has ordered a forensic audit of the university's records, and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended its membership.
Supreme Court Expresses Grave Concern Over Delhi Air Pollution, Demands Stubble Burning Reports
The Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns over the "severe" air quality in Delhi-NCR, which has remained in the hazardous category for the third consecutive day. Justice P.S. Narsimha remarked on the gravity of the situation, stating that "masks are not enough" and that the pollution could cause "permanent damage." The Court has directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to submit detailed status reports on the measures being taken to curb stubble burning, a significant contributor to the region's air pollution. Over 4,000 incidents of stubble burning were reported in Punjab and 360 in Haryana between September 15 and November 10. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) acknowledged that stubble burning remains a "serious concern" despite enforcement efforts.
Union Cabinet Approves Major Export Promotion Mission with ā¹25,060 Crore Outlay
In a significant economic development, the Union Cabinet has approved a new Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with an outlay of ā¹25,060 crore (approximately US$2.83 billion) for a period of six years, from FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. This flagship initiative aims to bolster India's export competitiveness by creating a unified, technology-driven framework to promote exports, reduce trade barriers, and enhance India's presence in global markets. The mission will operate through two sub-schemes: Niryat Protsahan, offering financial support like interest subvention and credit guarantees, and Niryat Disha, providing non-financial assistance such as quality improvement, branding, and logistics support. The EPM targets key sectors impacted by global tariff escalations, including textiles, leather, gems & jewellery, engineering goods, and marine products, with a special focus on MSMEs and first-time exporters.
WHO Global TB Report 2025: India Shows Significant Decline in TB Incidence
According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global TB Report 2025, India has demonstrated remarkable progress in its fight against tuberculosis. The report indicates a 21% reduction in TB incidence in India between 2015 and 2024, nearly double the global decline rate of 12%. India's TB incidence fell from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024. The country's innovative strategies, including rapid adoption of new technologies, decentralization of services, and large-scale community mobilization, have led to treatment coverage surging to over 92% in 2024, from 53% in 2015. This has drastically reduced the number of "missing cases" to less than one lakh in 2024, down from an estimated 15 lakh in 2015. India's TB mortality rate also decreased from 28 to 21 per lakh population during the same period, reflecting significant strides, although the incidence rate is still above the 2025 elimination target.