Digest for 14 November, 2025
NDA Secures Landslide Victory in Bihar Assembly Elections
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set for a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, leading in over 180 of the 243 seats. Trends indicate the BJP will emerge as the single-largest party, outperforming its ally, the Janata Dal (United), which has significantly improved its tally from 2020. A higher turnout among women voters is seen as a key factor in the NDA's win. The opposition Mahagathbandhan trailed significantly, while new entrants like the Jan Suraaj party failed to make an impact.
House of Delhi Blast Accused Demolished in Pulwama
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the house of Dr. Umar Nabi in Pulwama, who is the primary suspect in the November 10 Delhi car blast that killed 13 people. Nabi was identified as the driver of the explosive-laden car after his DNA matched samples from the site. The demolition is part of a wider crackdown on a "white-collar terror module" involving several medical professionals across Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh with alleged links to Jaish-e-Mohammad.
US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program
US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will introduce legislation to completely eliminate the H-1B visa program, which is heavily used by Indian tech professionals. The proposed bill aims to end what she calls the "mass replacement of American workers" by phasing out the visa, removing its pathway to citizenship, and forcing visa holders to return home upon expiry. The bill includes a temporary 10-year exemption for a limited number of medical professionals to address healthcare shortages in the US.
Adani Group Announces Over ₹1.6 Lakh Crore Investment in Andhra Pradesh and Assam
The Adani Group has announced massive investment plans for two states. The group will invest ₹1 lakh crore (₹1 trillion) in Andhra Pradesh over the next decade across sectors including ports, data centres, and energy, which includes a $15 billion AI hub in partnership with Google. Separately, Adani Group companies will invest ₹63,000 crore in Assam to set up a 3,200 MW thermal power plant and 2,700 MW of pumped storage plants, marking the largest private sector investment in the region.
BJP and Congress Score Wins in Assembly Bypolls Across Seven States
Results for by-elections held in eight assembly seats across seven states showed mixed outcomes for major parties. The BJP secured victories in Nagrota (Jammu & Kashmir), with Devyani Rana winning her late father's seat, and in Nuapada (Odisha). The Congress won in Telangana's Jubilee Hills and was leading in Rajasthan's Anta. In other key contests, the Mizo National Front (MNF) retained the Dampa seat in Mizoram, and the Aam Aadmi Party was leading in Punjab's Tarn Taran.