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The contest for the Patna City seat has become particularly interesting in this Bihar Assembly election. Congress has fielded Shashant Shekhar, a young candidate educated at IIT Delhi and IIM Kolkata. With credentials from the country’s premier educational institutions, Shashant is being regarded as one of Bihar’s most educated candidates.
In an exclusive interview with Dynamite News, Shashant said that if the public gives him a chance, he will transform Patna City in just 100 days. He has released his manifesto addressing education, health, traffic, and cleanliness.
US President Donald Trump began his five-day Asia trip from Washington. During this trip, he will visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. This is his first trip to Asia since assuming office in January and is considered his longest foreign trip to date.
The most important stop on the trip is the APEC Summit in South Korea. Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at this summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade and Taiwan issues. This meeting is considered crucial in reducing the growing trade tensions between the US and China.
Lipstick is an essential part of a woman's makeup kit. Whether it's an office look, a casual day out, or a party, applying lipstick instantly enhances her look. But did you know that this same lipstick, used daily, gradually enters our bodies? A recent report revealed that on average, a woman consumes 1.8 to 4 kilograms of lipstick in her lifetime.
Gold prices in international markets fell nearly 3% this week after their previous record-breaking run. This is the first weekly decline after nine weeks of continuous gains. Gold prices are now down to $4,118.68 per ounce, the sharpest decline since May.
International trends also reflected in Indian markets. MCX December gold was trading 1% lower at Rs 1,23,222 for 10 grams, while silver fell 1.5% to Rs 1,46,365 per kilogram. Gold saw its sharpest decline of up to 5% in the early days of the week, while silver recorded a 6% decline for the week, closing at $48.62 per ounce.
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli set another cricket record with his stellar performance in the third and final ODI against Australia. After two consecutive ducks, Kohli came out on the field in Sydney and completed his half-century. This was his 305th ODI match. After scoring the first run, Kohli celebrated by raising his fist to express his victory.
During this match, Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most 50+ scores in ODI chases. Kohli has now scored 70 50+ runs, while Sachin had fewer than this record. With this, Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history.
India ended the ODI series on a high with a dominant nine-wicket win over Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, thanks to Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten ton and Virat Kohli’s 74*. However, Australia had already sealed the series 2–1 with wins in the first two matches.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today targated the government over its mismanagement of rail travel during the festive season. He said that millions are facing humiliating and harrowing conditions while traveling home to Bihar on the occassion of Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath celebrations.
Rahul Gandhi took to his X account and said that millions who are travelling by trains to meet their loved ones have to face unending struggles during the journey.
Venezuelan leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado hailed India as the world’s ideal democracy, drawing inspiration from Gandhi’s non-violence. She expressed hopes for closer India-Venezuela ties after democracy’s restoration, inviting PM Modi to a “free Venezuela.”
In a tragic incident, two sisters died while taking a bath in Bettadapura village of Piriyapatna taluk here in Mysuru. The death is due to suffocation allegedly caused by a gas cylinder leak, police said on Saturday.
Piriyapatna Police in a statement said that the incident happened on Friday night. "Two sisters died of suffocation due to a cylinder leak while taking a bath. The incident took place in the Bettadapura village of Periyapatna taluk. The incident took place last night."
Two Australian women cricketers participating in the ICC Women’s World Cup were stalked and one molested by a biker in Indore. Police acted swiftly, arresting the accused, Akil Khan, and registering a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
As the two-phase voting dates - 6 and 11 November - are nearing, the political temperature is increasing day by day. All political parties have fielded their candidates in most of the 243 seats of Bihar Assembly.
The real fight is between the ruling NDA and INDIA bloc Mahagathbandhan.
However, in over a dozen constituencies, candidates from Mahagathbandhan allies are contesting directly against each other. Out of these in four constituencies RJD and Congress are fighting against each other in the second phase of elections.
In Rudrapur, a mentally disturbed woman who begged outside a house for 12 years shocked locals when bags of coins and small notes worth lakhs were discovered, revealing that even beggars can beat employed people at saving.
Mahagathbandhan Chief Minister candidate and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his defamatory speech for Bihar in Samatipur rally on Friday.
Tejashwi Yadav claimed that every word and ever sentence of Modi's speech was "negative" and "defamatory" for Bihar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is schedule to attend two programmes in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra after Chhath Puja on 30 October as told by BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal.
According to reports the Prime Minister Modi first will go to Muzaffarpur where he will witness a program in Motipur in the morning. Later in the afternoon he will witness a program in Muzaffarpur.
A bus fire near Kurnool killed 19 passengers and a biker. Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao blames the driver and Kaveri Travels, saying the tragedy could have been avoided if the driver had stopped after hitting the bike.
IRCTC website went down this morning due to high traffic ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja, causing inconvenience for passengers booking Tatkal tickets. Experts urge server upgrades, while users are advised to try again after some time.
Australia Women face South Africa Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Holkar Stadium, Indore, on October 25. The toss is at 2:30 PM IST and the match starts at 3:00 PM IST, with live coverage on Star Sports and streaming on JioCinema/Hotstar. Australia enter as favorites, having dominated past encounters, while South Africa look for a strong performance under captain Laura Wolvaardt. The pitch favors batters with high-scoring potential, and clear skies are expected, promising an uninterrupted, action-packed contest.
As Bihar heads toward Assembly elections, the NDA has intensified its campaign drive. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address three consecutive rallies in Khagaria, Munger, and Nalanda today, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s major rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai. The BJP-led alliance, which includes JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM(S), and RLM, is focused on strengthening its voter base ahead of the polls for the 243-member Assembly.
]During Chhath Puja, married women apply a long line of sindoor from the nose to the forehead, symbolising the Sun’s red glow and life-giving energy. The extended line represents prayers for the husband’s long life and stands as a mark of devotion, marital harmony, and family well-being.
A much-awaited Xi and Trump meeting is likely to be held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The top leadership is trying hard to reverse the trade war and achieve an amicable solution for China's rare earth controls and U.S. technology export curbs.
With Australia already clinching the series, India face a must-win final ODI on October 25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The pitch favors batsmen early and spinners later, making toss and strategy crucial for India to redeem their record.
Delhi recorded its coldest October day in two years with AQI at 257 amid dense fog. Himachal faces rain and chill, while cyclonic systems in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal may bring heavy rainfall to coastal areas.
Gold prices dropped for the fifth straight day on October 25, with Delhi’s 24-karat gold at ₹124,510 per 10g. A stronger dollar, easing global tensions, and profit booking by investors are driving the decline.
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