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All 5 MIM Candidates in Bihar Win With Over 20,000-Vote Margin
Hyderabad, India, Indian Musllims

All 5 MIM Candidates in Bihar Win With Over 20,000-Vote Margin

In a strong electoral performance, all five AIMIM candidates secured victory with more than a 20,000-vote margin across their respective constituencies. The results reflect a decisive mandate from voters. The Jokihat seat was won by Mohammad Murshid Alam with 83,737 votes, finishing 28,803 votes ahead of his nearest rival. In Bahadurganj, Md Tauseef Alam secured 87,315 votes, leading by 28,726 votes. In Kochadhaman, Md Sarwar Alam emerged victorious with 81,860 votes and a clear margin of 23,021 votes. Amour recorded the highest tally, where Akhtarul Iman crossed the one-lakh mark with 100,836 votes and an impressive 38,928-vote lead. Ghulam Sarwar won the Baisi constituency with 92,766 votes, maintaining a margin of 27,251 votes. The clean sweep indicates strong regional suppo...
Only 12 Muslim MLAs Lead in Bihar, Lowest in State History
India, Indian Musllims, Politics

Only 12 Muslim MLAs Lead in Bihar, Lowest in State History

Asaduddin Owaisi's party five Muslim candidate won from Seemanchal and four of them give defeat to NDA Candidates Mohammed Naseer Giyas In the latest Bihar election trends, only 12 Muslim candidates are leading, marking one of the lowest representation levels in the state, reportedly falling below five percent. According to preliminary results, Muslim representation in the Bihar Legislative Assembly has seen a significant drop. Out of all constituencies, only 12 Muslim candidates have emerged in leading positions. The party-wise breakup shows five from AIMIM, four from RJD, two from the Congress, and one from the JDU. Compared to previous elections, this is believed to be the lowest number of Muslim MLAs since the beginning of electoral politics in the state. Observers attr...
With MIM support Congress is heading towards a massive victory
Hyderabad, Indian Musllims, Telangana

With MIM support Congress is heading towards a massive victory

Congress Takes Strong Lead After Fifth Round in Jubilee Hills The Jubilee Hills by-election counting has reached the fifth round, with Congress candidate Naveen Kumar Yadav taking a significant lead of 12,651 votes. According to the latest counting update, Congress has strengthened its position in the Jubilee Hills by-poll. After fluctuations in earlier rounds, the party now holds a sizeable advantage. With five rounds completed, Naveen Kumar Yadav’s lead has widened enough to create momentum for Congress as the counting progresses. Officials continue tallying votes, and the final outcome will depend on the remaining rounds.
Congress Maintains Lead as Jubilee Hills By-Election Counting Continues
Hyderabad, Telangana

Congress Maintains Lead as Jubilee Hills By-Election Counting Continues

Vote counting for the Jubilee Hills by-election is underway, showing a close contest between Congress and BRS. Congress has maintained a lead in the early rounds, though BRS gained marginal advantage in Round 3. The counting process completed three rounds by 9:54 AM (IST) on 14 November 2025. In the first round, Congress candidate Naveen Yadav secured a narrow lead of 62 votes. The momentum strengthened in Round 2 as Congress widened its overall margin to more than 3,000 votes. However, Round 3 witnessed a slight shift. BRS gained 211 votes more than Congress in this round, securing 12,503 votes, compared to Congress at 12,292. The BJP trailed with 401 votes. Despite fluctuations, Telangana PCC Chief Mahesh Goud expressed confidence that Congress would ultimately win the seat,...
Hyderabad Student Gets 25 Years Jail for Blackmailing Minor Girl
Crime, Hyderabad

Hyderabad Student Gets 25 Years Jail for Blackmailing Minor Girl

Hyderabad, Nov 12: In a stern verdict, the Nampally Court sentenced a college student, Asha Aakash, to 25 years of imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 for blackmailing a minor girl using her personal photos on social media. According to police, Aakash befriended a minor girl from Lalaguda through Instagram and gradually gained her trust. After obtaining her private photos, he began to threaten her, demanding money and warning that he would make the pictures public. Frightened, the girl initially remained silent but later lodged a complaint with the Lalaguda Police Station. During the investigation, police seized Aakash’s mobile phone and social media accounts, recovering several private photos and chat logs. Based on strong digital and forensic evidence, a charge sheet was filed, a...
Congress Likely to Win Jubilee Hills Bypoll, Say Exit Polls
Hyderabad, Telangana

Congress Likely to Win Jubilee Hills Bypoll, Say Exit Polls

Hyderabad, Nov 12: Exit polls suggest that the ruling Congress Party is leading in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, according to multiple survey agencies. According to Chanakya Strategies, Congress is projected to secure 46% of the vote share, compared to 43% for Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and 6% for BJP. The HMR Survey gave Congress 48.3%, while BRS trailed at 43.18%. The Smart Poll found a similar trend with Congress at 48.2% and BRS at 42.1%. The Naganna Survey and Aara Mastan surveys also placed Congress ahead with nearly 47% of the vote. Only the Mission Chanakya survey suggested a narrow BRS edge, predicting 41.6% for BRS and 39.4% for Congress. If the predictions hold true, the Jubilee Hills bypoll could mark another significant win for the Congress in Hyderabad...
Telangana Man Wins ₹240 Crore Abu Dhabi Lottery, Village Celebrates
Hyderabad, Telangana

Telangana Man Wins ₹240 Crore Abu Dhabi Lottery, Village Celebrates

November 8 Hyderabad : A youth from Khammam district, Telangana, working in Abu Dhabi, has struck gold by winning a ₹240 crore lottery. The lucky number — 11 — chosen in honor of his mother’s birthday, turned his life overnight. Anil Kumar, a software professional from Bhimavaram village in Venkatapuram mandal, had been working in Abu Dhabi for over a year and a half. Acting on friends’ advice, he bought a lottery ticket featuring the number 11 — his mother Bhoolakshmi’s birth date. To everyone’s surprise, that same ticket hit the jackpot worth ₹240 crore. The news spread rapidly through his hometown, making Anil a local celebrity. Family members say they could hardly believe the news, calling it a blessing from God. Villagers expressed immense pride and joy, saying Anil’s fortune...
Kaveri Travels Owner Arrested in Kurnool Bus Fire, Released on Bail
Andhra Pradesh, Crime

Kaveri Travels Owner Arrested in Kurnool Bus Fire, Released on Bail

7 November Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – Police investigating the horrific Kurnool bus fire, which claimed 19 lives, have arrested Kaveri Travels owner Vemuri Vinod Kumar. The accused was granted bail soon after being produced before court on Friday. On October 24, a private bus belonging to Kaveri Travels caught fire near Chinnatekur in Ulindakonda mandal of Kurnool district. The bus, en route from Hyderabad to Bengaluru, collided with a parked two-wheeler, triggering a massive blaze that killed 19 passengers on the spot. Based on the complaint from survivor Ramesh, police launched a detailed probe and earlier arrested the driver, Miryala Lakshmaiah (A1). On Friday, the bus owner, Vemuri Vinod Kumar, was named as A2 and presented before a special mobile court, which granted him bail ...
Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Testing Raise Global Security Concerns
Opinion

Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Testing Raise Global Security Concerns

Mohammed Naseer Giyas Reports of possible new nuclear testing by the United States have drawn strong reactions from experts and governments. Former US President Donald Trump stated during his previous term that Russia and China were secretly conducting nuclear tests. He argued that the United States must restart its own. This position has reopened a serious debate on global nuclear stability.Data does not support Trump’s claim. Russia has not carried out an underground nuclear explosion for 35 years. China’s last such test was 29 years ago. The only country to conduct one in recent years was North Korea in 2017. Russia has tested nuclear-powered missiles and submarine systems, which are delivery technologies. These are different from full nuclear detonations. Presenting these t...
Hyderabad-Born Ghazala Hashmi Becomes First Muslim Woman Elected Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Hyderabad, India, Indian Musllims, South India, Telangana

Hyderabad-Born Ghazala Hashmi Becomes First Muslim Woman Elected Virginia Lieutenant Governor

Washington, Nov 5:Ghazala Hashmi, an Indian-origin Democratic leader born in Hyderabad, has made history by becoming Virginia’s first female and first Muslim Lieutenant Governor. Her victory marks a major milestone for South Asian representation in American politics. A state senator from Richmond, Hashmi defeated Republican opponent John Reid by a comfortable margin. Before entering politics, she served as a professor at the University of Richmond. Hashmi, who moved to the U.S. at the age of four, earned a B.A. from Georgia Southern University and a Ph.D. in American Literature from Emory University. Inspired by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s travel ban on several Muslim countries, she entered public service to fight for inclusivity and equality. Her policy priorities includ...