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Arrow McLaren Bolsters Lineup as Ryan Hunter-Reay Joins on Long-Term Deal

Sometimes in racing, you get kicked in the teeth. For Ryan Hunter-Reay, the 2024 Indy 500 was one of those moments. He was out front, leading the pack, looking like he was about to put a second 500 win on his shelf with only about 60 laps to go. Then, disaster struck. On his final pit stop, the car coughed, sputtered, and ran out of fuel. It refused to fire back up. A surefire victory evaporated into a gut-wrenching 21st-place finish. That’s the kind of heartbreak only Indianapolis can deliver. But this is a sport of comebacks. It’s about picking yourself up, dusting off your firesuit, and finding another ride. And boy, did Ryan Hunter-Reay find one. The 2012 IndyCar Series Champion and 2014 Indy 500 winner is back, signing a multi-year deal with the powerhouse Arrow McLaren team. He’ll be back in the No. 31 Chevrolet, the same number he ran in his open-wheel debut way back in 2003, ready to chase that Borg-Warner trophy once again. This isn’t just a story about a driver getting another shot. This is a story about a team making a statement. Why Did McLaren Choose Ryan Hunter-Reay? It all came down to a simple conversation between Arrow McLaren team principal Tony Kanaan, a fellow 500 winner and Hunter-Reay’s old teammate, and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown. Kanaan, a man who knows what it takes to win at the Brickyard, laid it out plain and simple: “I need a winner. I need a guy that is going to be able to win the Indy 500.” Zak Brown’s response? “Make it happen.” Kanaan didn’t waste any time. He called up his old friend and got straight to the point. “We are going to negotiate, you and I, and we have three days to do it.” Just like that, a deal was done. Hunter-Reay wasn’t just getting a seat for the 500; he was joining a team with a singular mission: victory. For Kanaan, bringing in Ryan Hunter-Reay is about building a winning culture at Arrow McLaren. It’s about chasing championships and, most importantly, conquering the Indianapolis 500. It also puts a stop to the constant whispers that Kanaan himself might jump back in the fourth car. “I told people that if they mentioned me one more time, I was going to fire whoever is saying that, because I’m not coming back,” the retired champion said with a laugh. What Does This Mean for Ryan Hunter-Reay? For Ryan Hunter-Reay, this opportunity is massive. It’s a chance to get back into an environment where winning isn’t just a hope; it’s the expectation.”We’re here because we want to win. That’s it. There’s no other conversation,” Hunter-Reay declared. “We’re here because that is the goal. We’re not here to qualify. We’re not here to participate. Honestly, that’s it. Eyes on the prize.” He’s joining a team that’s been on a tear, consistently one of the best at Indy, and getting stronger on every type of circuit. It’s a return to a high-pressure, top-tier environment where he thrives. It also reunites him with his old buddy, Kanaan, though the roles are a bit different now. “Now somehow Tony is my boss,” Hunter-Reay joked. “He’s been bossing me around this place for two days straight.” The friendship is real, forged in the heat of competition. They know what makes each other tick, and that’s a powerful asset. But this is more than just a one-off drive. Kanaan plans to lean on Hunter-Reay’s immense experience to help mentor the team’s younger drivers and contribute to the program’s overall strategy. He’s not just a hired gun; he’s part of the McLaren family now. After the heartbreak of last May, Kanaan feels a personal responsibility. He remembers visiting a dejected Hunter-Reay in the infield as Hunter-Reay packed up his bus, a moment of friendship in the face of crushing defeat.”Now,” Kanaan said, “I’m responsible not to break his heart.” Final Thoughts With a top-tier team behind him and a fire in his belly, Ryan Hunter-Reay is set to prove that one bad day at the Speedway doesn’t define a career. It just makes the comeback that much sweeter.

Nov 14, 2025

Politics

Hyderabad police tighten security ahead of Jubilee Hills bypoll vote counting

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 14 (ANI): As the counting of votes for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll gets underway, the Hyderabad Police has intensified security arrangements across key locations to ensure a peaceful and incident-free process. Speaking to ANI on the elaborate preparations, Joint Commissioner of Police (Joint CP), Hyderabad, Tafseer Iqubal, said the department has deployed adequate forces and activated multi-layered security measures.Addressing the media on Thursday, Joint CP Iqubal said that all counting centres, strong rooms and surrounding areas have been brought under heightened surveillance."We have made comprehensive security arrangements in view of the counting of votes. Sufficient police personnel have been deployed at counting locations, traffic junctions and sensitive pockets in the Jubilee Hills area," he stated.He added that Quick Response Teams (QRTs), Armed Reserve units, and special pickets have been stationed at strategic points. Police patrols and mobile teams have also been intensified to prevent any untoward incident."We are continuously monitoring the situation through CCTV networks and field-level officers. Senior officials are supervising the arrangements on the ground," Iqubal said.The Joint CP emphasised that strict action will be taken against any attempt to cause disturbance or violate election-related guidelines. He stated that victory celebrations, rallies, or gatherings will only be permitted in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct and the Election Commission's directives."No one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands. Our priority is ensuring peaceful conduct of the counting process and maintaining public order," he added.He further appealed to political workers and supporters of contesting parties to cooperate with the police and follow instructions. Traffic diversions and parking restrictions have also been put in place around the counting centre to ease movement and avoid congestion.The Hyderabad Police has assured citizens that the situation is under control and that adequate back-up teams are stationed to respond swiftly to any emergency during the counting of the Jubilee Hills bypoll votes. (ANI)

Nov 14, 2025

Technology

Adani Cement becomes first Indian cement company to adopt TNFD framework

Ahmedabad, (Gujarat) [India], November 14 (ANI): Adani Cement, comprising Ambuja Cements Limited and its subsidiaries, has become the first company in the Indian cement sector to adopt the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations, marking a major step towards nature-positive manufacturing and sustainable construction.With this, Adani Cement joins a select group of seven global cement players that have embraced the TNFD framework. The company said it will begin formal TNFD-aligned disclosures from FY26 as part of its broader ESG strategy.Announcing the development, Vinod Bahety, CEO - Cement Business, Adani Group, said, "Our adoption of the TNFD framework marks a pivotal moment in Adani Cement's journey towards nature-positive growth and climate leadership. We are proud to be the first in our industry to commit to TNFD-aligned disclosures, reflecting our belief that responsible business is the foundation of long-term success. This commitment builds on our recent advances in decarbonisation, including the world's first commercial deployment of Coolbrook's RotoDynamic Heater (RDH) technology."According to the company, the TNFD adoption builds on its existing climate and nature-risk assessment practices aligned with global frameworks.Adani Cement said it has already undertaken large-scale afforestation with over seven million trees planted, achieved 12x water positivity, and implemented biodiversity conservation initiatives across its operations. Bahety added"We are accelerating progress towards Net Zero, enhancing biodiversity, and building resilience across our operations.Our focus on innovation, digitalisation, and renewable energy, supported by the Adani Group's integrated ecosystem, positions us to deliver superior value for all stakeholders while supporting India's sustainable development goals."Ambuja Cements and ACC currently offer a portfolio in which over 85 per cent of products are blended green cement. Adani Cement aims to reach 30 per cent AFR usage and 60 per cent green power share by FY28.The company said that strengthening nature-related disclosures is expected to guide the industry towards more sustainable and climate-resilient practices.Adani Cement is also among the few global large-scale cement players with SBTi-validated net-zero targets and is the world's first cement manufacturer to join the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (AFID) under IRENA. (ANI)

Nov 14, 2025

Technology

Delhi wakes up to toxic layer of smog, overall AQI at 397 in 'very poor' category

New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Delhi woke up on Friday to a thick layer of toxic smog, as the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, categorised as 'very poor' at 8 am on Friday. The AQI at 7 am was 399, only a point less than touching the 'severe' category mark. Yesterday, the AQI recorded in the national capital at 4 pm was 404, categorised as 'severe' air quality. According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Borad (CPCB), several monitoring stations in the national capital recorded an AQI above than the mark of 400 on Friday. Ashok Vihar recorded an AQI of 419, Bawana 440, Burari Crossing 412, CRRI Mathura Road 403, Chandani Chowk 442, Dwarka Sector-8 413, ITO 428, Jahangirpuri 421, JLN Stadium 408, Mundka 433, Najafgarh 402, Narela 405, Patparganj 412, Punjabi Bagh 413, RK Puram 416, Rohini 430, Siri Fort 419, Sonia Vihar 417, Vivek Vihar 427 and Wazirpur 444. The monitoring station at Alipur recorded the AQI of 396, Aya Nagar 385, IGI Airport (T3) 367, Lodhi Road 302, Mandir Marg 395, Okhla Phase-2 398, Shadipur 362 and Sri Aurobindo Marg 392 - all categorised as 'very poor'. Only two stations reported 'poor' air quality as the AQI recorded at DTU-Delhi was 266, and IHBAS Dilshad Garden was 287. With air quality in the national capital deteriorating sharply, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has already invoked Stage III curbs under GRAP across the entire National Capital Region, categorising Delhi's air as the 'severe' category. The Supreme Court directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file a status report on the measures taken to curb stubble burning, which contributes to the air pollution crisis in the Delhi-NCR region. A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran ordered, "We direct the state of Punjab and Haryana to file a report on what steps are being taken to curb stubble burning." An advocate in the case told the bench that while the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM) has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) GRAP-III, the situation demanded the implementation of GRAP-IV instead. GRAP-III entails strict air pollution control measures for "severe" air quality, primarily involving a ban on most non-essential construction and demolition activities, restrictions on certain vehicles (BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers), and a shift to hybrid or online learning for younger students (up to Class 5).The plan also restricts industrial activity at non-clean fuel facilities and bans non-emergency diesel generator sets. (ANI)

Nov 14, 2025

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Tamil Nadu: Fishermen advised against venturing into sea at Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 14 (ANI) Authorities have issued a weather warning for the coastal district of Thoothukudi, advising fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea until further notice due to the likelihood of strong winds and rough sea conditions developing over the region. The alert was issued following updated meteorological assessments indicating a surge in wind speed along the Tamil Nadu coastline.According to officials, moderate to strong winds are expected to persist over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining coastal areas, posing a potential risk to small fishing vessels and boats. Fishermen who have already set out to sea have been urged to return to the shore immediately, and coastal surveillance teams have been placed on alert to assist in ensuring compliance with the advisory.The district administration has also instructed local fishing hamlets and coastal villages to stay informed about regular weather updates from the Meteorological Department. Public address systems in the region are being used to broadcast warnings, and fisheries department officials are coordinating with fishermen's associations to spread the message widely.Port authorities in Thoothukudi have also heightened their monitoring operations. Cargo movement and small craft operations may be regulated depending on the intensity of the wind conditions, officials added. Rescue teams and disaster response units have been instructed to remain on standby in case the weather situation worsens.The Meteorological Department has cautioned that the current wind pattern is expected to persist over the next 24 to 48 hours. While heavy rainfall is not immediately forecast, authorities have urged residents in low-lying coastal pockets to remain vigilant. Local panchayats have been instructed to ensure that emergency shelters and essential supplies are prepared as a precautionary measure.Fisheries officials reiterated that safety remains the top priority. "Fishermen must strictly avoid entering the sea until the advisory is withdrawn.With the weather system being closely monitored, further updates will be issued as conditions evolve. The administration has appealed to the public to follow official advisories and cooperate to ensure safety across the coastal region. (ANI)

Nov 14, 2025

Politics

BBC apologises to Trump over documentary, says no basis for defamation claim

London [UK], November 14 (ANI): The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode that edited parts of his January 6 2021 speech together, but rejected his demands for compensation, the broadcaster said.The corporation said the edit had given "the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action" and said it would not show the 2024 programme again.Trump has threatned to sue for one billion US dollars in damages unless the corporation issues a retraction of the October 2024 documentary, apologises and compensates him.The scandal led to the resignations of BBC director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness. on Sunday. A second misleading edit from a 2022 Newsnight broadcast surfaced hours before the apology, adding to scrutiny.A report by CNN stated that a BBC spokesperson said that lawyers for the broadcaster had written to Trump's legal team in response to a letter received on Sunday."BBC chair Samir Shah has separately sent a personal letter to the White House making clear to President (Donald) Trump that he and the corporation are sorry for the edit of the president's speech on 6 January 2021, which featured in the program," the spokesperson said as quoted by CNN. The spokesperson said the BBC has no plans to rebroadcast the documentary on any BBC platforms while rejecting that it was defamatory.The BBC had previously apologised for an error of judgment in the documentary, titled "Trump: A Second Chance?" that was broadcast days before the 2024 presidential election, which Trump won, CNN said.The documentary spliced together three quotes from two sections of a speech Trump delivered on January 6, 2021. However, the two sections of the speech were delivered almost an hour apart.Critics argued that the documentary edited the separate lines into what appeared to be one quote, in which Trump urged supporters to march with him and "fight like hell", Al Jazeera reported.Among the parts cut out was a section where Trump said he wanted supporters to demonstrate peacefully, the publication reported.Following Trump's speech, thousands of his supporters would march on the US Capitol and storm the building, in an apparent attempt to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election, which Trump lost.In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said the British broadcaster had "butchered" his "beautiful" and "calming" speech and "made it sound radical." Calling his speech delivered in January 2021, "good" and "perfect", the US President had, in a previous post on Truth Social, called the action "a terrible thing for democracy".He said, "The TOP people in the BBC, including TIM DAVIE, the BOSS, are all quitting/FIRED, because they were caught "doctoring" my very good (PERFECT!) speech of January 6th. Thank you to The Telegraph for exposing these Corrupt "Journalists." These are very dishonest people who tried to step on the scales of a Presidential Election. On top of everything else, they are from a Foreign Country, one that many consider our Number One Ally. What a terrible thing for Democracy!" (ANI)

Nov 14, 2025

Business

Indian companies turn to Saudi Arabia for growth as global risks rise: HSBC

New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Businesses in India are increasingly looking to Saudi Arabia to overcome challenges they face in other parts of the world, according to a new report by HSBC.The survey report revealed that Saudi Arabia is emerging as a key destination for both trade and investment amid ongoing global uncertainty.It stated, "Some 85 per cent of Indian businesses - the most of any market surveyed - see Saudi Arabia as a more attractive destination for trade and investment as a result of global uncertainty."HSBC's survey covered 4,000 international business decision-makers across nine major markets. It has been found that businesses globally now view Saudi Arabia as a more attractive destination for trade and investment due to the current global situation.The companies are mainly interested in opportunities in technology and infrastructure, similar to companies in other regions. Overall, the report highlighted strong global interest in the Kingdom. Eight out of 10 international businesses plan to increase their trade and investment in Saudi Arabia over the next five years. More than 60 per cent expect to do so in the next six months, showing high confidence in the near future.One of the biggest reasons for this growing interest is Saudi Arabia's economic strength.The survey data highlighted that among Middle East respondents, 59 per cent said the country's economic stability is a major benefit.HSBC economists expect Saudi Arabia's GDP to grow by around 4 per cent in 2025. The non-oil sector has been especially strong, supported by the government's Vision 2030 plan.According to the report, Kingdom's non-oil economy has grown by more than 40 per cent from before the pandemic.The report also noted that many global businesses see Saudi Arabia as less affected by recent trade volatility. 71 per cent of business leaders said global trade uncertainty is making them more likely to invest in or trade with the Kingdom.Overall, the report findings highlighted that Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position as a stable and attractive market, especially for Indian companies looking for reliable growth opportunities at a time of rising global risks. (ANI)

Nov 14, 2025

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More than a dozen schools have been closed after traces of asbestos were found in brightly coloured sand designed for children’s play and craft activities. Supplier Educational Colours issued a recall notice on Wednesday for the sand products, which are sold by retailers including Officeworks, Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids and Zart Art. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said there was concern they may contain tremolite asbestos – which it described as “a naturally occurring asbestos” – after it was detected in some samples after laboratory testing. “We have engaged with Officeworks, who is a major supplier of these products, and they advised that the products have been removed from sale,” ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe said. “We expect they will take all the necessary steps to alert their customers.” The products are labelled as Kadink Sand (1.3kg), Educational Colours – Rainbow Sand (1.3kg) and Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1kg). They were sold in Australia between 2020 and 2025. On Friday, the ACT Government said the recall had prompted the closure of a number of public schools where the sand was used for sensory play, arts and crafts. “While WorkSafe ACT has identified the risk of exposure to traces of chrysotile is low, the safety of our schools is our highest priority,” it said in a statement. The Government said the closures would enable testing and “remediation” to occur as soon as possible. Thirteen primary schools and three pre-schools in the ACT were closed on Friday, while a further five pre-schools were partially closed. At least one school in Brisbane, Mancel College, also closed. “We have some of the product on site at Mancel College and it has been used in some of the Junior School and we have now found some in the Senior School,” it said in a social media post. “While the advice is low risk and there are only minor traces, we are acting with an abundance of caution.” Lowe said the ACCC expected the suppliers to provide appropriate support to consumers, including advice about arranging a refund. “We urge customers who own any of the products to stop using them immediately and place the sand in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double tape it securely and keep it out of reach of children,” she said. “When doing so, in an abundance of caution, customers should take precautions such as a wearing disposable gloves and a mask.” Asbestos can’t be thrown out in general waste, but the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency website provides a list of special disposal facilities across the country. Asbestos-contaminated mulch prompted the closure of schools, hospitals and parks in Sydney in 2024, while historic dumping and legacy contamination was blamed for traces found at parks in Melbourne’s west.

Nov 14, 2025

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Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Industry Council of South Australia (TiCSA) Shaun de Bruyn fears the state’s tourism industry – one of the state’s key economic drivers, valued at almost $10 billion as of December 2024 – is taking a hit from the harmful algal bloom with a recent report showing a massive downturn in business. A recent TiCSA report identified that coastal businesses had seen a 40 per cent downturn in business conditions at an average financial loss of $52,000 due to the algal bloom. This prompted the state and federal governments to launch the Coast is Calling travel voucher program and dining cashback schemes as part of the Summer Plan to boost tourism and hospitality. De Bruyn, who is stepping down from his role, said the algal bloom was “definitely the biggest challenge” currently facing the state’s tourism industry “The algal bloom is obviously a really big challenge for those businesses that are impacted, whether it’s by perception or by the reality of having challenges in their coastal environments,” he said. During his time as CEO, de Bruyn had experienced “five significant disasters” that had disrupted the tourism industry including floods, bushfires, COVID-19 and now the harmful algal bloom. De Bruyn describes the government response to the algal bloom as “the best I’ve ever seen across those five disasters” to address the impact on the tourism industry. “We continue to work with government and communicate with them around areas where more support can be provided,” he said. “There is direct financial support for businesses dealing with financial distress and there is significant resources being put into destinations and communities dealing with the algal bloom.” De Bruyn said the “cost of business” was another major issue, with hefty insurance costs affecting the industry. “It’s unprecedented in my time in terms of how much it costs to do business. It’s not just an SA issue, it’s definitely a national and arguably a global issue,” de Bruyn said. “Costs are increasing and it’s incredibly difficult for businesses to manage their financial affairs based on the fact there’s so many different financial pressures.” De Bruyn said insurance costs, particularly for tourism businesses in high-risk areas, was an ongoing challenge. “We need the federal government to work with the state government to find ways to take pressure off the risk profile that exists for tourism businesses, which ultimately costs so much money,” he said. Despite the challenges, he said the future of the state’s tourism had the chance to “build and empower local communities” and was an “important part of the economic engine” in the state’s economy. “We saw this through COVID-19. Not only was it recognised for its economic output, but communities across the state recognised tourism as being incredibly important at the community level as well,” he said. “We can do good not just economically, but we do good socially, culturally, environmentally and that’s why tourism is the best.” After more than 10 years as CEO, de Bruyn made the decision to step down from his role saying “it’s time for a change”. The industry had grown from $5.9 billion since de Bruyn first started as CEO in 2015 and was expected to grow to $12.8 billion and support more than 44,000 jobs by 2030. “We’ve got a huge opportunity to help people in other areas, at a community, cultural and environmental level, understand that tourism stands with them and can deliver their aspirations and our aspirations at the same time,” he said. “SA tourism should be guided by Aboriginal culture and wisdom — there’s so many great cultural opportunities.” Of the many SA destinations de Bruyn was “very fortunate” to have travelled to, one destination stands out as his favourite. “My number one favourite place is the Gawler Ranges, it’s where I cut my teeth early on in my career. It’s such an amazing part of the state,” he said. “South Australia is the best state in what is a great country — I love all parts of our state and am very fortunate to have seen a lot of it.” During his tenure, de Bruyn said TiCSA has doubled its membership to more than 1100 and secured ongoing government funding to promote the tourism industry’s evolvement. “It’s very dynamic, fast-moving and high-energy industry where innovation continues to come in at all turns,” he said. “As CEO, you want the organisation that you lead to be in a better state than when you arrived and I’m very confident that we’ve achieved that.” De Bruyn would see out his contract until late March or early April, where he would take “a short break” before stepping back into the tourism industry later next year. “I love the industry, but it’s time for a change for me personally — I think it’s good governance as well to have new leadership at different times,” he said. TiCSA has commenced the process to appoint a new CEO, where a board-appointed committee would oversee the recruitment process.

Nov 14, 2025

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Planning Minister Nick Champion told InDaily Mount Barker has been “very successful” despite “legacy issues” from a 2010 rezoning. “Of the rezonings [15 years ago], I think Mount Barker was actually one of the most successful ones,” Champion told InDaily. “Angle Vale has probably been the one that has had less attention, but is, from an infrastructure point of view, actually, there are bigger gaps in the infrastructure provision in Angle Vale, often than there is in Mount Barker. “Mount Barker has been successful. Could it have been better? Absolutely. “Will we work with the local community to fix legacy issues and think more carefully about the provision of public services and other things as we go forward? Of course, we will.” His comments come after InDaily revealed 25 per cent of 1300 hectares of the farming land that was rezoned for housing in 2010 has been developed as of 2025, according to the Mount Barker District Council. The rezoning was done to accommodate future urban growth with the then-current version of Greater Adelaide’s 30-year plan. A 2010 cabinet document, acquired by InDaily via FOI, specified that the Mount Barker rezoning was targeted for the first 15 years of the 30-year plan. When InDaily asked if the planning minister thought the 25 per cent status was enough in 15 years, he said development has a long tail for a variety of reasons. “Many of the urban rezonings, greenfield rezonings or even brownfield projects in a city like Bowden, they don’t run over one or two years, they run over a decade or more and so the pace of them will change, in part due to the market,” he said. “It’s not for state ministers to say, ‘oh, this is going at the right pace or the wrong pace’. “I think one of the things we’ve tried to do as part of our 30-year plan, the Greater Adelaide regional plan, is to put in place a number of development fronts. “With Mount Barker, we didn’t make it any bigger because we thought there was enough capacity in Mount Barker under the 30-year plan, and, of course, for about 25 per cent of the way through. “I think ultimately the market, or citizens, will decide the pace of it, because it’s, it’s how many people want to buy a house there. How good is demand?” At the 2021 census, Mount Barker ranked as South Australia’s fifth largest city, but the council expect the city to jump to second place in the next census, given it has outpaced 2003 predictions. In a 2003 report obtained by InDaily via FOI, the state government projected that if housing demand was met in Mount Barker over the next 20 years, the Mount Barker population would double from 15,000 to 30,000. That figure has already been far exceeded, with 45,000 residents in 2024. Mount Barker District Mayor David Leach said there is plenty of demand to live in the area, and that it’s growth is on track to complement surrounding areas like Murray Bridge, but the council would still call for infrastructure funding. “Every time we’re going to see a minister, they get the message that Mount Barker is doing a lot of its own heavy lifting,” he said. The Mount Barker Residents Association were concerned about the rate of the town’s growth, and that it’s been “too fast to enable infrastructure to keep up”. “The old adage ‘build it and they will come’ was applied in reverse, with the people arriving despite serious lack of infrastructure, facilities and amenities – resulting in complaints from new residents and the council having to place levies on the rezoned land in order to raise funds for basic infrastructure needs (sewage, water, roads both major and minor),” spokesperson Di van Eck told InDaily. The Planning Minister said he understood council and community concerns. “What typically happens is, if you have small legacy issues, like roads, if people don’t get a sense that the council and the state government are working together about thinking very carefully about how things proceed, then that’s when the frustration, I think, begins,” Champion said. “I think the most important thing about the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan is it didn’t add to the growth in Mount Barker, “We thought that pretty much the figure that they picked at the beginning was the right one.” The minister told InDaily that 15 years on, reflecting on the urban sprawl planning of the district, he does not think urban ‘sprawl’ is a dirty word. “I think cities have to grow up and out too, in order to be functional,” he said. “We’re seeing both in South Australia, we’ve opened up the greenfield front, Mount Barker was already open, but we’re really opening significant greenfield growth front in the northern suburbs in southern Concordia, if you go to Angle Vale or to anywhere in the northern suburbs along the Northern Expressway, you see a growth front that’s actually quite a bit bigger than Mount Barker. “People should not see any one development front in isolation because although there are distinct markets – the Hills is different from the north of Adelaide, Murray Bridge will be a different proposition to Mount Barker.”

Nov 14, 2025

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In a weekly update on the state’s harmful algal bloom, the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) executive director Mike Steer said there had “absolutely not” been a cover-up of Karenia cristata, which was recently identified in an academic paper as the potential main source of harmful brevetoxins within the algal bloom. He rejected questioning of the State Government this week, suggesting there had been a potential cover-up of the harmful algal species. The algal bloom was first seen in mid-March 2025 near Waitpinga and Parsons beaches on the Fleurieu Peninsula and has caused thousands of marine deaths across South Australia. “We have known that there’s been brevetoxin in our shellfish since late April, early May. We can identify the actual analogues,” he said. “We knew that there was some Karenia species in the mix that was producing those brevetoxins that we’ve been recording for months. “What we didn’t know was what its name was. So, this work has just basically said, ‘Oh, it’s cristata‘ along with a range of other species that are in the mix.” It comes after Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia questioned Premier Peter Malinauskas this week over how long he had known Karenia cristata was likely the dominant species causing harmful brevetoxins within the algal bloom. Speaking in Question Time on November 11, Tarzia asked the Premier if he had “sought briefings on why Karenia cristata was not detected sooner?” and if he could “confirm when the government was first notified that a toxin-producing algae had been detected in the current bloom?”. Premier Malinauskas said in response that the State Government had known “a long, long time ago” that “there was a toxin-producing element of the algae”. “…We know there is the brevetoxin that is being produced by the harmful algal bloom, and we have been consistent about that,” he told Parliament. The South Australian Liberal Party has also this week called for a process for medical professionals to report health symptoms that could be linked to the algal bloom. Latest results from November 10 continued to show low levels of Karenia detected in many metropolitan areas, despite elevated levels detected in some regional locations. Data from the South Australian Algal Bloom Water Testing and Monitoring Program showed there were zero levels of Karenia detected at the Port River Garden Island Boat Ramp, West Lakes Exit and West Lakes Lochside Footbridge. Sixteen metropolitan onshore sites recorded low levels of Karenia, ranging from 100 to 8700 cells per litre, while Glenelg Jetty and O’Sullivan Beach Boat Ramp recorded elevated levels of Karenia at 13,000 and 53,000 cells per litre, respectively. The latest metropolitan results showed overall Karenia levels remain low compared with levels detected on October 19, when six sites recorded more than a million cells per litre. Meanwhile, regional locations across much of the Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and Fleurieu Peninsula show zero or low levels of Karenia, while elevated levels of between 11,000 and 440,000 cells per litre were detected at Franklin Harbour on the Eyre Peninsula, Emu Bay Jetty and Penneshaw Breakwater on Kangaroo Island and Wirrina Breakwater on the Fleurieu Peninsula “What we have seen, encouragingly, is some pretty dramatic changes along the metropolitan coastline, where we’re starting to see those Karenia counts go back to that baseline level, that ecologically sustainable level, which is really encouraging,” said Steer. “We do acknowledge, however, that this species is incredibly dynamic and if conditions are favourable for their growth and reproduction … they could have reactivity of that bloom, which is why it’s really important that we maintain a strong focus on measuring those cells, reporting it and documenting it through time.” In response to this week’s scathing report released following a Senate inquiry into the algal bloom, Environment Minister Lucy Hood once again stressed that the algal bloom crisis was an “unprecedented event”. “We did have a significant cross-agency response to the harmful algal bloom. It’s why we had an initial $28 million package in partnership with the Federal Government and then worked extensively with them and with our agencies to deliver the $102.5 million Summer Plan,” she said. Members of the federal senate inquiry committee delivered a unanimous, damning, 207-page report that was critical of the state and federal government’s handling of the harmful algal bloom. It claimed there was a delayed response, a shortfall in monitoring data and failings in providing early health advice. Inquiry chair Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said the report laid bare “just how ill-prepared both the state and federal governments were for this type of ecological and economic disaster”.

Nov 14, 2025

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Responding to SA anti-abortion lobbyist in top three national social media spenders The revelations around the massive spend on social media by anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe raise important questions around political advertising and the ethical restraints that should apply to any public ‘debate’ on a sensitive issue such as pregnancy termination. Professor (Legal) Howe canvassed a ‘fun game’ based on the serious, but mischievously contrived parliamentary debate around the attempted distortion of the existing pregnancy termination legislation promoted by her and Hon Sarah Game in the Legislative Council. This failed attempt to restrict the availability of termination in late pregnancy in women with serious physical and mental disorders was predicated on the introduction of a proposed unrealistic and impractical indication based on and posing a ‘threat to the life’ of a pregnant woman. This vague indication has no medical basis and would have been impossible to identify and define. The outcome of this fundamental flaw in the proposed legal amendment is best exemplified in a young woman in late pregnancy with a serious mental condition, which has culminated in suicidal ideation. It would be legally and clinically impossible to determine that a termination would be necessary to save this woman’s life. The only way this indication could be determined and validated would be if and when this woman committed suicide. Surely this tragic outcome encompassing the death of both the mother and her fetus would not be countenanced by even the most rabid anti-abortionist. – Warren Jones Responding to Opinion: ‘Everyone’s too busy protecting their own arses’ over Jetty Road works Well, I’m in complete agreement with your writer’s comments regarding Jetty Rd, Glenelg; there is just one correction. I would like to make. He quotes Jacinda Ardern in the same class as Nelson Mandela. This may be the opinion of many people who don’t live in New Zealand, but please know that she is now quite despised over there and was a complete disaster for the New Zealand economy. – Roy Trotman I can only concur. I am appalled by the mess that has plagued Jetty Road – and the hard-pressed business owners – for well over a year. I used to go for regular long exercise walks up and down Jetty Road, and around the nearby marina, a couple of times a week, before stopping at a local cafe for a late lunch. Any pleasure I once derived from my walks was completely absent on my last visit on October 28, 2025, while my previous outing before that was on August 26. While the mess at the beach end of Jetty Road drags on, I can see little point in returning until well into 2026. I don’t begrudge the council’s desire to upgrade Jetty Road, but the timing was appalling. That the current ‘improvements’ are not scheduled to be completed until the end of January is an egregious example of poor planning by the City of Holdfast Bay, whose councillors should be ashamed and embarrassed to show their faces around what they like to tout as Adelaide’s ‘premier seaside suburb’. – Jim Lesses Responding to Uni vice chancellors grilled over ‘unprecedented’ merger A well-balanced article that indicates what a remarkable achievement by vice chancellors Høj and Lloyd to merge these two institutions so seamlessly. The article, though, lost some balance by even mentioning that the new female vice chancellor’s salary was subjected to accusations of gender discrimination. This matter should not even get a mention, as it is clearly about experience discrimination, not about gender. Two highly qualified vice chancellors with 30 years of combined excellence in the roles would naturally be paid more than a relative newcomer to the role. – Eric Granger Responding to SA seniors fear new rules make staying at home pricier The prices stated there are far, far higher than what the support workers actually get paid. Most would not be getting more than $25 an hour maximum. Even adding in administration costs, there must be providers who are getting a considerable profit. This is definitely not about making it cheaper and easier to live at home. This is about older people going without. – Catriona Gunn Responding to Thousands of signatures petitioning for Hahndorf truck inquiry call It’s great to see the issue of access around Hahndorf being looked at holistically, with the potential of a parliamentary committee probing this issue further. As well as the need to resolve vehicle congestion, there is plenty of potential for more active travel (e.g. cycling/walking paths) linking Hahndorf to neighbouring towns. Also, there is a broader need to ensure public transport is working at optimum levels in and around Hahndorf. Since the bus timetable changes in August 2024, every hour between 9am and 3pm on weekdays, buses travelling from the City to Mt Barker and from Lobethal to Mt Barker (and vice versa) travel within a minute or two of each other for some 11km, through Hahndorf Main Street and on to Mt Barker. This adds to congestion and is a waste of valuable and limited public transport funding. Such wasteful duplication could be spent elsewhere on providing improved bus services in the Hills. It is truly unbelievable that such wastage was approved by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport. I alerted both the previous and current Transport Ministers to this inefficiency and wastage, however, there has been no change – let’s hope a parliamentary committee will provide the scrutiny this issue needs. – Joel Taggart Responding to DEM MOB music marks new $33m APY Lands school opening Congrats. I took a group of secondary kids from Mimili to a workshop at Umuwa Trade Training Centre in 2024, and this type of activity was a welcome relief from the SACE curriculum they were trying to achieve during ordinary school hours. Well done – going in the right direction, with music programme, Two-way science and rangers. You’ve got to be interested to learn. – Runar Bjaaland Responding to Legendary radio broadcaster dies after cancer battle I used to like him in Year 10 at school – fifteen! He was funny too, compassionate. – Scott Murison He was a good bloke, fearless in pursuing truth, good handle on issues. Sad loss. – Colin Gaetjens Responding to Smithson: SA’s Liberal president ‘on a mission of her own’ on net zero I don’t have much faith in a party that, as yet, seems not to have a candidate for our seat of Light, only a few months from the election. Policies are useless if you don’t have the mechanism to deliver them. – Peter Annear I don’t know Mike. Why not respectfully call out Tarzia not appearing at the 7am timeslot for what most of us see it as? Seems the Premier thought his Opposition number would be there. Your articles are insightful, and you are well-connected, but sometimes you are a bit kind to them. You do nice work and enjoy your writing. – Tony Wyld Since Alex Antic’s branch stacking, the moderates in the Liberal Party State Council have become redundant. The same will happen to the Liberal Party as a whole because they keep looking back, and have regressive policies that young people of today just don’t want. – Herman Pouwels Responding to SA ill-prepared for ecological disaster: Damning federal algal bloom report Just like the Covid times. Left hand didn’t know what the right hand was doing; all Premiers made their own rules in each State. One wonders in a real catastrophe how we would cope. We have no real leaders. – Frann Grigg Just to fact-check a statement in this article: Premier Malinauskas says in this article that no one could have predicted this disastrous algal bloom. Not true, Peter. In 2023, the Great Southern Reef Foundation wrote to Labor Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek twice, foreshadowing this event and requesting funding and support for mitigation strategies and research. Tanya ignored the letters. Voila! Bang. Algal bloom disaster – I see it daily on Port Noarlunga beach. Shame, Peter – need to get your head out of roads and golf courses. – Maria Vouis How easy it is to be wise after the event. I seem to remember the federal minister was not really interested in coming to SA to ‘have a look’. Nothing like this has happened before. I find it offensive that selected people can make statements about something that hasn’t affected them. Scientists have been working to find a solution, but the bottom line must surely be that nobody knew what was going to happen. I hope these learned people can put their minds to ‘stopping climate change’. – Anne Smith So, how does anyone prepare for this type of outbreak? – Ian Porteous What a weak response from the Premier. Invoking the old climate change chestnut. How about a bit of leadership, get ahead of the curve, show some insight. No one blames you for the bloom. The community simply wants you to think on your feet and think ahead. All you can do is slip into spin and damage control mode. A modern-day Playford? Spare me, please. – John McKinnon Responding to First-time finalist crowned South Australia’s Agricultural Town of the Year Congratulations to Lameroo as South Australia’s Agricultural Town of the Year! This is a “memory lane” note. I spent a bit of time in Lameroo in July, 2005, as I drove between visits with cousins in Echuca and Lockington, Victoria, en route to a ten-week Australian adventure with friends from Adelaide and Mount Gambier, SA. The photo of the piglets at the McPiggery farm reminded me of times as a child in Ontario, Canada. My Dad raised Yorkshire pigs. It was “my job” when the piglets needed to have their little black teeth removed, to run around the pen and catch each one of them, poor little critters, for this minor operation. A daily read of InDaily online news keeps me up to date with one of my favourite parts of the world. Thank you so much! – Betty-Anne Hamilton Responding to The Stats Guy: How expensive do you want housing to be? I would like to point out that there is a big-ish omission from both your lists. That is the enormous federal and state windfall from the huge number and high prices of rentals, because rents are taxed twice at marginal rates. This is in itself a sufficient reason for every Australian government to do nothing except make housing more unaffordable and keep wages low, which has been done for 25 years with a corresponding increase in poverty. Until rents become tax-deductible, nothing will change in our corrupted society, and I am not saying that because it is in my interest. – Gillian Stroud

Nov 14, 2025

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Adelaide and Parafield Airports are the first in Australia to be recognised for reaching the highest level of accreditation on the path to net zero by the global Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The airports were now certified as Airport Carbon Accredited at ‘Level 5’, meaning they would maintain a net zero carbon balance on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and would be actively addressing Scope 3 emissions sources. Scope 1 emissions mean direct emissions from a company’s own sources, while Scope 2 emissions were indirect emissions for the generation of purchased energy that the company uses. Scope 3 emissions were indirect emissions occurring within a company’s value chain, from sources like purchased goods, employee commuting, business travel and more. The two airports join just four others in the Asia-Pacific to have reached ‘Level 5’, with Adelaide Airport managing director Brenton Cox noting the two facilities had reinforced their credentials as the benchmark for environmentally friendly airports in Australia. The news followed the Federal Liberal Party formally abandoning its net-zero target yesterday. The Coalition was expected to finalise its official climate policy in the coming days, with the Liberals committed to abandoning net zero by 2050 and other interim emissions-reduction goals if they win government. Other airports in the region to have achieved the milestone included Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand and Bangalore International Airport, Delhi International Airport and GMR Hyderabad International Airport in India. In total, there were 29 airports globally with Level 5 accreditation. In December 2024, Adelaide Airport became the first major airport in Australia to reach carbon neutrality. “Our participation in this program is recognition of the importance of long-term sustainability to the aviation sector and the value of collaboration to achieve our industry goals,” Cox said. “Achievement of Level 5 accreditation validates that we have transitioned from carbon management to decarbonisation, with credible evidence of emissions reduction and long-term planning. “Our sustainability and decarbonisation efforts aim to create long-term value for our shareholders and our customers who represent the broader community.” ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East director general Stefano Baronci said the accomplishment aligned with the industry’s “shared vision of achieving net zero goals by 2050”. “Asia-Pacific is the second region in the world with the highest number of Level five accredited airports, six in total, with airports in India, Australia, and New Zealand joining this exclusive club,” Baronci said. “We hope this milestone encourages other airports in the region to continue strengthening their environmental performance and contributing to a more sustainable aviation sector.” Other South Australian companies were meanwhile backing in their commitments to 2050 net zero targets, including the likes of Argo Investments, Beach Energy and Flinders Port Holdings.

Nov 14, 2025

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Bihar election results 2025 LIVE: ECI geared up for counting day after record voting turnout

Bihar election results 2025 LIVE updates: All eyes are now on the counting of votes, which will determine whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U)-BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retains power, or if Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD-led Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc) succeeds in unseating the nine-time chief minister. Despite being conducted amid the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls -- which led to the removal of over six million voters -- the Bihar Assembly elections recorded a turnout of 67.13 per cent, the highest since 1951. The overall turnout for the 243-seat Assembly election was 67.13 per cent, marking a rise of 9.6 percentage points compared to the last Assembly elections. Bihar election exit poll 2025 predictions: Most exit polls project a clear lead for the NDA, projecting it to secure between 130 and 167 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is expected to win around 70 to 100 seats. A major takeaway from the surveys is the performance of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, which, according to most estimates, is likely to bag only up to five seats. Bihar election results date and time: When will the results be declared?The counting of votes for all 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar will be held on Friday, November 14, under the supervision of the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the ECI, the counting process will commence at 8:00 am, with early trends expected in the morning. The final results are likely to be declared by evening, officials said.Bihar election results 2025: Where to track Bihar vote countingVoters can follow real-time vote counting updates and official trends on the Election Commission’s websites — eci.gov.in and results.eci.gov.in. Bihar election results 2020 vs 2025: What happened in the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections? In the 2020 Assembly elections, the NDA bagged 125 seats, while the Opposition alliance won 110 seats. Bihar Assembly election results 2025: NDA vs Mahagathbandhan The NDA alliance consists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). The Opposition Mahagathbandhan includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), and the Left parties -- CPI, CPI-ML, and CPI(M).

Nov 14, 2025

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World stocks are eyeing a return to record highs at the end of the longest government shutdown on record, while an increasingly squeezed Japanese yen hit a record low versus the euro and a nine-month trough against the dollar. Europe’s STOXX 600 made a steady start with a near one per cent jump from France’s CAC 40 nudging both indexes to all-time peaks and offsetting a more than four per cent dive from German engineering giant Siemens after it reported underwhelming earnings. US stock futures meandered from slightly negative to 0.2 per cent firmer, although MSCI’s 47-country All World Index was firmly on course for its fourth consecutive daily gain as it edged to within 4 points of October’s all-time high. US President Donald Trump signed the bill to end the government’s shutdown in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Delayed economic data is expected to start trickling out next week. October’s payrolls figures could be the first to land with the focus on whether they will back up private surveys that have shown softness in the job market. “We are waiting for the data fog to clear, but the one thing we can say from PriceStats data is that inflation is rolling over so it will be all about the jobs data, and that will be the driver of risk sentiment,” State Street Global Markets’ Michael Metcalfe, said. There had been action in Asia overnight too, including in the currency markets where Japan’s yen came under renewed pressure after the new premier’s latest push for the central bank to go slow on rate rises. The yen hit a record low of 179.49 ($A1.76) per euro and was near a nine-month trough on the dollar at 154.92 ($A1.52). That was despite the country’s finance minister reminding traders just the previous day that the government was watching the currency closely. Japan’s Nikkei had closed up 0.4 per cent and the broad Topix set an all-time high as investors shifted portfolios from the frothiest artificial intelligence firms to buy exposure to other parts of the economy. “There is still a debate about whether the BoJ will tighten rates by year-end. Our inclination is that they will, but there is a strong market narrative that is proving hard to break that policy settings will encourage a weaker yen,” State Street’s Metcalfe added. Elsewhere, gold hung on to recent gains and traded above $US4,200 ($A6,385) while benchmark government bonds were largely quiet with the US 10-year yield at 4.09 per cent and Germany’s 10-year yields at 2.65 per cent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng retreated slightly from a one-month high and the Shanghai Composite rose one per cent ahead of credit and retail sales data due later this week. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Index notched a record high overnight while the tech-heavy Nasdaq retreated. In London, the mining-heavy FTSE 100 drooped fractionally on Thursday after an all-time high the previous day. Europe’s tech stocks led sectoral gains, however, as ASML and Infineon showed signs of recovery from steep losses incurred last week. Elsewhere in foreign exchange trade Britain’s pound briefly touched a session low after data showed its economy barely grew in Q3, while the Australian dollar ticked higher after a surge in employment figures bolstered a view that the rate-cutting cycle there may have run its course. Brent crude futures inched down to a three-week low of $US62.42 ($A94.89) a barrel after OPEC shifted its projection to forecast a small surplus to demand in the world oil market for 2026. They had slumped 3.8 per cent a day earlier. “Recent (price) weakness seems to be driven by OPEC’s revision of supply-demand balance in 2026 in its monthly report, which confirms the group is now acknowledging the possibility of a supply glut in 2026,” said Suvro Sarkar, DBS Bank’s energy sector team lead.

Nov 14, 2025

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NDA return or Mahagathbandhan revival? Bihar decides today

Bihar stands on the edge of a political cliffhanger. As counting begins on Friday for the high-stakes Assembly elections, the big question is whether Nitish Kumar, the state’s longest-serving chief minister, will script history with a record fifth term or whether a change of guard is on the cards.Most exit polls have given the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) a clear edge over the Mahagathbandhan, setting the stage for what could be one of Bihar’s most closely watched results in years. The outcome will hinge on whether Nitish Kumar’s two-decade-old promise of sushasan (good governance) still holds sway over an electorate that turned out in record numbers.Counting of votes across 46 centres will begin at 8 am, with early trends expected by 9 am. The results will determine the fate of 2,616 contestants across 243 constituencies.Bihar Assembly elections in a nutshell Over two phases of polling, Bihar logged a record 66.91 per cent turnout, the highest since 1951. This surge may prove to be decisive in a state where high voter participation has often signalled change. Women outnumbered men by over 4.3 lakh votes despite being fewer on the rolls. Their turnout, 69 per cent in Phase 1 and a stunning 74 per cent in Phase 2, could tilt the balance towards Nitish Kumar. During his 20-year reign, the JD(U) chief's welfare schemes, from cycles to cash transfers, have long targeted women beneficiaries..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;} Both camps have claimed the higher turnout will work in their favour. While the Mahagathbandhan pegged it as a yearning for change, the NDA touted it as a reflection of the people’s trust in Nitish’s governance. If the NDA holds its ground, Nitish Kumar, written off by many before the campaign began, will return as chief minister for a record fifth term. The JD(U) chief faces the twin challenges of anti-incumbency and questions over his health, but the exit polls suggest a late surge in his favour. The Axis My India survey forecast 121-141 seats for the NDA, while giving 98-118 seats to the Mahagathbandhan, led by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. Boosted by Chirag Paswan and Upendra Kushwaha’s parties, the ruling coalition's predicted vote share stands at 43 per cent, up from its 37 per cent in 2020. A combined average of nine exit polls puts the NDA comfortably past the halfway mark, projecting over 147 seats in the 243-member Assembly. The Mahagathbandhan, led by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, is not expected to cross 100 seats. Pollsters predict a marginal 4 per cent vote share for Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, which drew crowds but may fail to win seats. However, its presence could fragment the Mahagathbandhan vote in tight contests. Key battles to watch include Raghopur, where Tejashwi Yadav is seeking re-election. His estranged brother Tej Pratap is in a three-cornered fight in Mahua. In Tarapur, Finance Minister Samrat Choudhary is in the fray, while Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha is contesting from his home turf, Lakhisarai. In the run-up to the polls, Bihar saw campaigning of contrasts. The ruling NDA leaned on its welfare record, promising Rs 10,000 to women entrepreneurs and 125 MW of free electricity. PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah campaigned extensively, invoking the “jungle raaj” refrain against the RJD’s return. The Mahagathbandhan countered with its own populist pitch — one government job per family and a Rs 30,000 dole for poor women. Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, campaigned on alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, terming it "vote chori". - EndsPublished By: Devika BhattacharyaPublished On: Nov 14, 2025Must Watch

Nov 14, 2025

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BREAKING NEWS: Dodgers two-way superstar Ohtani wins 3rd straight MVP

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My favourite time of year is, hands down, the summer months. Don’t get me wrong, I love witnessing the annual journey of our gardens, but there’s something about settling in under the shade of a tree when the season is consistently hot. We get to see just how special the natives are that have adapted to our conditions and there’s something satisfying about working hard to keep everything thriving even when the summer sun is blazing down on it all. And, of course, it’s time to get our patches ready for Christmas entertaining. Kim Syrus once again joins us in this issue, and this season, he’s got all the tips on what to do right now, from pruning to plant protection, and much more. You’ll also find his recommendations for some edible plantings. If you’re new to your garden, or considering somewhat of an overhaul, Katie Steinwedel gives us insight into how garden design can really play into lifestyle – yes, you want a beautiful outdoor space, but there’s so much to consider about how you live and how you want your garden to grow with you. This issue, we discover that Christmas trees don’t have to be confined to the traditional. There some great plants that offer potted and outdoor options. As school holidays approach, so to do long days entertaining the kids. I’ve found lots of fun ways to keep my eight-year-old busy in the garden – try it with your own children or grandchildren. Zoe Rice, Editor SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living is on shelves from Monday, November 17.

Nov 14, 2025

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BREAKING NEWS: China summons Japanese ambassador over PM Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan

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