Top News of the Day | October 5, 2025

Top news of the day | October 5, 2025

At least 20 killed, several missing as heavy rain triggers massive landslides in Darjeeling; EC rolls out 17 new initiatives for Bihar polls, and more in The Hindu’s top news of the day

Bihar elections to be held with 17 changes; what are these initiatives ECI is set to implement across country?

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: On Saturday, the official met representatives of 12 recognised political parties and noted their suggestions on conduct of Bihar elections as well other matters related to it.

Poll body announces 17 new reforms for Bihar polls; to be adopted nationwide later

The Election Commission has introduced identity cards for booth-level officials, mobile phone deposits outside polling stations, and full webcasting, aiming to make Bihar’s Assembly elections more transparent.

Bihar election date live updates: Elections to conclude before Nov 22, only 1,200 voters to be at each booth, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Bihar election date live updates: The upcoming election is expected to be a direct contest between the ruling NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the opposition Mahagathbandhan, spearheaded by the RJD.

Bihar polls: EC rolls out 17 new initiatives for assembly election; to be adopted nationwide - Tamil News | Online Tamilnadu News | Tamil Cinema News | Chennai News | Chennai Power shutdown Today

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday announced the introduction of 17 new initiatives ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, adding that these measures are intended not only to enhance the electoral process in the state but also to serve as models for nationwide implementation in the future. “17 new initiatives have been successfully implemented in Bihar, some… Continue reading "Bihar polls: EC rolls out 17 new initiat…