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(SP)CHINA-15TH NATIONAL GAMES-HOCKEY-MEN'S FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-15TH NATIONAL GAMES-HOCKEY-MEN'S FINAL (CN) International Business International Search News «Back to Home (SP)CHINA-15TH NATIONAL GAMES-HOCKEY-MEN'S FINAL (CN) 15 Nov 2025, 22:28 GMT+ (251116) -- YUNFU, Nov. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players of Inner Mongolia celebrate after the men's hockey final between Guangdong and Inner Mongolia at China's 15th National Games in Yunfu, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 15, 2025. 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AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-CHILD-CHINA-HEART SURGERY

AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-CHILD-CHINA-HEART SURGERY International Business International Search News «Back to Home AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-CHILD-CHINA-HEART SURGERY 15 Nov 2025, 21:50 GMT+ (251115) -- KHOST, Nov. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bilal Shafiq (L) plays with his friends in Khost province, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2025. 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Saifurahman Safi 1 days ago

World

Energy watchdog shifts outlook, casting doubt on climate goals

LONDON, U.K.: Global demand for oil and gas could keep rising until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on November 12. This marks a shift from its earlier view that the world would soon move quickly to cleaner energy sources — and suggests that global climate goals may not be met. The IEA, which advises Western governments on energy security, has faced U.S. pressure in recent years to shift its focus from clean energy to supporting oil and gas production. President Donald Trump has urged American companies to expand drilling. Under former President Joe Biden, the IEA had predicted that oil demand would peak before 2030 and said that no new investment in oil and gas would be needed if the world wanted to meet its climate targets. However, Trump's Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, dismissed those earlier projections as "nonsensical." The IEA is funded by its member countries, with the U.S. as the most significant contributor. Its reports influence energy policies worldwide. In its 2025 World Energy Outlook, the IEA said that under current policies — meaning only existing government actions are counted — oil demand could reach 113 million barrels per day by 2050, about 13 percent higher than in 2024. Global energy demand could rise by 15 percent by 2035, equal to about 90 exajoules more energy use. The IEA last used this "current policies" model in 2019. Since 2020, it has focused on cleaner energy pathways to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The agency said it wanted to include new climate targets from countries for 2031–2035, but too few had submitted plans. In another model — the stated policies scenario, which includes planned but not yet enforced policies — oil demand is expected to peak around 2030. The IEA emphasized that these are scenarios, not firm forecasts. The report also found that investments in new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects have jumped in 2025. About 300 billion cubic meters of new annual LNG capacity could be operating by 2030 — a 50 percent increase in global supply. Under the current policy scenario, the global LNG market could grow from 560 bcm in 2024 to 880 bcm in 2035 and 1,020 bcm in 2050, driven by power demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. Spending on data centers is expected to reach US$580 billion in 2025, surpassing the $540 billion spent annually on oil supply, the IEA said. The report also includes a net-zero scenario that outlines a path to cutting global energy emissions to zero by 2050. However, it warns that even with all current efforts, the world is likely to exceed the 1.5°C warming limit agreed at the 2015 Paris climate talks. Temperatures would only fall again under the net-zero scenario — and only if large-scale carbon removal technologies are used.

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Sports

Jason Robertson, Stars eager to continue hot streaks in clash vs. Flyers

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images) Jason Robertson will look to stretch his 'puck luck' when the Dallas Stars open a brief two-game homestand Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. Robertson collected two goals and an assist as the Stars blanked the Montreal Canadiens 7-0 on Thursday to stretch their winning streak to four games. With the three-point performance, Robertson extended his point streak to three games (three goals, four assists). The 26-year-old has 11 points (three goals, eight assists) over his last seven games. 'I wouldn't say it's easier,' Robertson said. 'It just happens. Puck luck. I don't know if those shots go in a week or two ago, but it did (in Montreal), and it feels good.' Stars coach Glen Gulutzan credited Robertson for continuing to play his game regardless of whether it translates on the scoresheet. 'That's why you've got to stick with it,' Gulutzan said. 'Confidence is a funny thing. When you've been that good of a scorer for that long, you've just got to stick with it. It's a credit to him. He never really got too down on himself.' Colin Blackwell scored a goal and an assist; Alex Petrovic, Wyatt Johnston, Tyler Seguin and defenseman Esa Lindell also scored in the win over the Canadiens. Radek Faksa notched three assists while Mikko Rantanen had two, and Casey DeSmith made 24 saves for his 13th career shutout. The Stars improved to 8-1-2 over their last 11 games. 'Honestly, we want to win games,' Robertson said. 'We want to keep winning games, and whether you're not feeling good or not, (we) want to keep winning and adjusting. Can't get ahead of ourselves but just trying to find ways to win.' Saturday will mark the first of two meetings between the Stars and Flyers this season. Dallas won both matchups last season, outscoring Philadelphia 7-3. The Flyers will travel to Dallas on Saturday for the second game of a back-to-back following a 6-5 shootout win in St. Louis on Friday night. The line of Trevor Zegras, Owen Tippett and Christian Dvorak carried the offensive load, combining for all five goals in regulation as the Flyers erased 3-1 and 5-3 deficits to force overtime. Zegras, who was unable to convert a penalty shot in overtime, added the shootout winner for Philadelphia, which stretched its point streak to five games (3-0-2). Goaltender Sam Ersson made 12 saves as the Flyers improved to 3-2-1 on the road this season. 'I don't think we got off to the start we wanted, but we turned it around pretty quickly,' Tippett said. 'Obviously was playing catch-up the whole game, but we got it done.' The Dvorak-Tippett-Zegras line combined for 10 points (five goals, five assists) in Friday's victory. '(Dvorak) is good all around the ice, and (Zegras) just hangs on to it and makes plays no matter where he is and how many guys are on him,' said Tippett, who matched a career high with his four-point effort. 'We've been together for a good portion of the year now, and it was fun tonight.' --Field Level Media

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World

IEA sees slower move to clean fuels, higher fossil fuel use until 2050

LONDON, U.K.: Global demand for oil and gas could keep rising until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on November 12. This marks a shift from its earlier view that the world would soon move quickly to cleaner energy sources — and suggests that global climate goals may not be met. The IEA, which advises Western governments on energy security, has faced U.S. pressure in recent years to shift its focus from clean energy to supporting oil and gas production. President Donald Trump has urged American companies to expand drilling. Under former President Joe Biden, the IEA had predicted that oil demand would peak before 2030 and said that no new investment in oil and gas would be needed if the world wanted to meet its climate targets. However, Trump's Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, dismissed those earlier projections as "nonsensical." The IEA is funded by its member countries, with the U.S. as the most significant contributor. Its reports influence energy policies worldwide. In its 2025 World Energy Outlook, the IEA said that under current policies — meaning only existing government actions are counted — oil demand could reach 113 million barrels per day by 2050, about 13 percent higher than in 2024. Global energy demand could rise by 15 percent by 2035, equal to about 90 exajoules more energy use. The IEA last used this "current policies" model in 2019. Since 2020, it has focused on cleaner energy pathways to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The agency said it wanted to include new climate targets from countries for 2031–2035, but too few had submitted plans. In another model — the stated policies scenario, which includes planned but not yet enforced policies — oil demand is expected to peak around 2030. The IEA emphasized that these are scenarios, not firm forecasts. The report also found that investments in new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects have jumped in 2025. About 300 billion cubic meters of new annual LNG capacity could be operating by 2030 — a 50 percent increase in global supply. Under the current policy scenario, the global LNG market could grow from 560 bcm in 2024 to 880 bcm in 2035 and 1,020 bcm in 2050, driven by power demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. Spending on data centers is expected to reach US$580 billion in 2025, surpassing the $540 billion spent annually on oil supply, the IEA said. The report also includes a net-zero scenario that outlines a path to cutting global energy emissions to zero by 2050. However, it warns that even with all current efforts, the world is likely to exceed the 1.5°C warming limit agreed at the 2015 Paris climate talks. Temperatures would only fall again under the net-zero scenario — and only if large-scale carbon removal technologies are used.

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Sports

Oilers' Zach Hyman expected to make season debut vs. Hurricanes

(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) The Edmonton Oilers could use a pick-me-up heading into Saturday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. After all, the Oilers have just two wins in their last six games (2-3-1) and are in the midst of a seven-game road trip. And according to coach Kris Knoblauch, Edmonton just might get a boost on Saturday, because Zach Hyman is expected to make his season debut. Hyman has at least 27 goals in each of his four seasons with the Oilers, including a career-high 54 in 2023-24. 'We anticipate he'll be ready to play on Saturday,' Knoblauch said following Edmonton's 5-4 loss at Columbus on Thursday. Hyman has been out since sustaining a fractured wrist on a hit by then-Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on May 27. He was placed on long-term injury reserve to start this season. Hyman had been expected to return earlier in the month and then again for Wednesday's game at Philadelphia -- a 2-1 Oilers win in overtime -- but Edmonton is being cautious against rushing him back. Knoblauch said he was waiting for the team's medical staff to give him the go-ahead. The Oilers will face a Carolina team that has won five of its last six games, including 4-3 in overtime over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday in the front end of a back-to-back. Sebastian Aho scored at 4:29 of OT and Andrei Svechnikov tallied twice in a 54-second span for the Hurricanes, who also received a three-assist performance from defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. Carolina finished with a lopsided 38-17 edge in shots on goal and controlled the majority of the game but couldn't put the Canucks away until Aho scored his 17th career overtime goal.'Obviously, (overtime is) something I enjoy,' Aho said. 'The crowd is into it, and you have some more time to make some plays. We've had some success in (overtime), and we'll try and keep it going.' The Hurricanes needed a Taylor Hall goal at 6:26 of the third period to forge a 3-3 tie. 'You don't always get what you deserve in this game, but we got what we deserved with the two points,' Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour said. The Hurricanes won despite losing leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis in the first period after he was hit in the right eye in a scrum along the boards by the stick of teammate Svechnikov. Jarvis fell to ice and was writhing in pain before being helped off holding a towel against his face. Jarvis has 10 goals, including four game-winners. The good news is that the injury apparently isn't as serious as it looked. 'He got it kind of in the eye,' Brind'Amour said Friday. 'I don't know much more. It sounded positive. I think they'll know more maybe tomorrow. I don't expect him to be out long right now.' --Field Level Media

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World

US lawmaker to introduce bill to fully eliminate H 1B visa programme

An American lawmaker will be introducing a bill to “completely eliminate” the H-1B visa programme and take away the pathway to citizenship that it offers, forcing individuals to “return home” when their visa expires. “My dear fellow Americans, I’m introducing a bill to completely eliminate the H-1B visa programme, which has been riddled with fraud and abuse and has been displacing American workers for decades,” Congresswoman from Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene, said in a video posted on X on Thursday. She said that there will only be one exemption in her bill, which will allow for a 10,000 per year cap on visas issued to medical professionals like doctors and nurses who provide life-saving care to Americans. Greene, however, noted that even this 10,000 per year cap will be “phased out” over 10 years to “allow us time to build our own pipeline of American doctors and physicians.” Greene added that her bill will also “take away the pathway to citizenship, forcing visa holders to return home when their visa expires.” She further said that the intention of her bill is to restore the “original intent” of the H-1B visa, which was “for it to be temporary. “These visas were intended to fulfil a speciality occupational need at a given time. People should not be allowed to come and live here forever. We thank them for their expertise, but we also wish them well so they may return to their home country,” she said. “Now this will completely end the H-1B visa programme and all other sectors in the job force and in the workforce. This is America first. It’s time to put American citizens first instead of foreigners first, and this has been an abuse for far too long. Americans deserve a future. They deserve a chance. And I believe Americans are the most talented people in the world, the most creative, and I want them to have their American dream,” she said.

Daily Pioneer 1 days ago

Politics

MY win in Bihar

The decisive majority of BJP-JD (U) alliance in the Bihar polls signals a shifting political equation — from the traditional Muslim-Yadav (MY) base to Mahila-Youth support. The result was the culmination of a carefully managed campaign that blended communication, seat distribution and building a voter coalition broader than anything the State has seen in decades. High enthusiasm among women and first-time voters, combined with a re-energised JD(U), powered the NDA’s appeal around the double-engine leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Concerns about CM Nitish Kumar’s health and political longevity proved unfounded as his personal credibility remained a stabilising force. His campaign leaned on sharp, memorable slogans such as Bihar ka matlab Nitish Kumar reinforcing his identity as the State’s most experienced administrator. The JD(U)’s negotiated seat parity with the BJP signalled an equal partnership and boosted confidence among undecided voters. Nitish’s long record on infrastructure, welfare expansion and governance beyond caste lines played a crucial role in consolidating swing communities that had drifted in previous cycles. In contrast to earlier elections marked by friction and last-minute realignments, the NDA went into this contest with one of its cleanest seat-sharing arrangements. The BJP and JD(U) agreed to contest an equal 101 seats each — an uncommon balance in Bihar’s coalition politics — while allies such as LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM(S) and RLM received seats that matched their regional influence. This alignment ensured every partner operated within its strongest zones, minimising internal competition and maximising ground-level coordination. The NDA’s landslide rested on a re-engineered caste coalition that stretched well beyond its traditional anchors. The BJP secured a consolidated upper-caste vote, while JD(U) retained its Kurmi base and made substantial inroads among Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). At the same time, LJP (Ram Vilas) and HAM(S) succeeded in strengthening their standing among Dalit and Mahadalit communities. This broad coalition outpaced the Mahagathbandhan’s dependence on the Muslim-Yadav axis. A new voting bloc emerged in the form of the “MY” (Mahila-Youth) factor - a demographic that the NDA dominated. Strategic welfare initiatives and targeted outreach enabled the alliance to knit together groups that were once electorally scattered. Women voters ultimately shaped the outcome. In several districts, female turnout surpassed male turnout by 10 to 20 percentage points. The extensive network of Jeevika Didis ensured smooth mobilisation, particularly in rural areas where women often face barriers to reaching polling stations. Nitish Kumar’s long-term focus on female empowerment - through welfare schemes, educational incentives and social support networks - paid off at the ballot box. The addition of more than 1.4 million first-time voters, many of them young women, created an advantage that the Opposition struggled to counter.

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Victory against lies and jungle raj PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday vowed to throw out jungle raj from West Bengal and said that just as the river Ganga flows to Bengal through Bihar, this victory has cleared the path for the BJP’s victory there also. Addressing party workers and supporters at the BJP headquarters, Modi said the Congress has become Muslimleegi Maowadi Congress — MMC and will witness a big split soon. In a swipe at the top Congress leadership, he said some naamdars within the party are drowning everyone with them. During his address, PM Modi wore a gamchha with Mithila painting as a symbolic gesture to connect with the people of Bihar. He said the victory in Bihar has given a new “MY — Mahila and Youth” formula with the people destroying the “communal M-Y formula of the jungle raj people”. He said Bihar is the land that gave India the pride of being the mother of democracy, and the same land has ensured that the people attacking democracy “bite the dust”. “Bihar has shown again that lies are defeated and people’s trust wins,” PM Modi said. In a scathing attack on the Congress, the PM said it has no positive vision for the country.

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Nabi’s house demolished after Delhi blast

A multi-storey house, belonging to Dr Umar Un Nabi, who allegedly triggered the car blast near the Red Fort Metro station on November 10, was demolished using explosives during the intervening night of November 13-14 in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A total of 13 people were killed and 20 others were injured in the terror attack orchestrated by the members of a ‘White Collar’ terror module. Investigation into the blast has so far revealed that Umar, a doctor at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, was driving the Hyundai i20 car that exploded near a traffic signal on the Netaji Subhash Marg near Red Fort. His presence in the car was later confirmed by matching DNA samples found at the blast site and collected from his mother. To avoid collateral damage in the built-up area, the neighbours and the family members of the terror suspect were directed to shift to safer locations before the house was demolished. The local police authorities have not issued any statement on the demolitions till late evening. The demolition of his house in Kashmir is aimed at sending a stern message to those backing terrorist activities on Indian soil. Earlier, homes of local terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba—Adil Hussain Thoker of Bijbehara and Aasif Sheikh of Tral and others were razed to the ground after the Pahalgam terror attack. Their names figured in the list of local terrorists who were part of the bigger terror module behind the Pahalgam massacre. The car blast near the Red Fort was triggered within hours after a recovery of about 2,900 kg of bomb-making material and sophisticated weapons, such as assault rifles, from Faridabad. This recovery was made from Muzammil and Shaheen Saeed, doctors and associates of Umar. Both doctors are now in custody and are being questioned to unravel the conspiracy behind amassing explosives in Faridabad. Investigators suspect that the module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat Ul-Hind plotted to carry out a much bigger attack, and the Delhi blast was the result of Umar panicking after his associates were arrested. Reacting to the demolition of Dr Umar Nabi’s home, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said the “harshest recourse” should be taken against those involved in the Delhi blast, “but as per the law”. Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi said that demolishing a home doesn’t deliver “punishment”, but that it only inflicts collective suffering. “Making an entire family homeless during the harsh winter of Kashmir without evidence/court order, or any law linking them to the incident is an act of cruelty. It doesn’t bring justice to the innocent lives that we lost in the terror attack, and it doesn’t achieve the ends of justice,” he said.

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Phoenix soars in Patna

What was seen as a litmus test of his political relevance instead reaffirmed him as Bihar’s Phoenix — a leader repeatedly rising from near defeat, tested on endurance and trust. For Nitish Kumar, who has governed the State for nearly two decades, this election became a measure of both endurance and trust. A buoyed Nitish Kumar, thanked the people of the State for giving a landslide victory. “People of the State have expressed their confidence in our Government by giving us a landslide mandate in the polls. For this, I bow to all the esteemed voters of the State, and express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks,” Nitish posted on social media. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continuous support to the NDA Government in the State and congratulated other NDA alliance partners Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha. Once celebrated as Sushashan Babu for steering Bihar out of what was often called the era of jungle raj, Kumar has in recent years faced voter fatigue and criticism over his unpredictable political alliances. Yet, the latest verdict reveals a complex electoral faith that prizes governance and delivery over coalition arithmetic. Women’s empowerment, roads, electricity, education, and safety triumphed over rhetoric. The NDA’s women-centric policies emerged as the decisive factor, mirroring the success of similar models in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, offering start-up grants and mentorship for aspiring women entrepreneurs, created a direct emotional and economic link with a key demographic. Just as the Ladli Behna initiative in Madhya Pradesh and Majhi Ladki Bahin programme in Maharashtra cemented a loyal female vote, Bihar’s version created a quiet but powerful groundswell. Even recipients awaiting their first instalment voiced confidence that “as long as Nitish is there, the money will come.” A record-high turnout among women — outnumbering men by almost 10 percentage points — appears to have decisively favoured the BJP-led coalition. Beyond women-focused outreach, the Nitish Government targeted grassroots benefits: free electricity for the first 125 units, tablets and smartphones for Vikas Mitras and Shiksha Sevaks, and enhanced pensions for the elderly and disabled. Construction workers received new clothing allowances, while ASHA, Anganwadi, and Jeevika workers saw their honorariums rise. Together with the promise of one crore jobs over five years, these measures crafted an image of inclusive governance and welfare continuity-helping replicate the success of women-driven victories seen in other BJP bastions. Kumar’s own revival mid-campaign also played a critical role: his high-energy rallies and emphatic speeches countered speculation over his health and suitability for another term. His declaration that he had “never sought personal gain in life,” captured in a widely shared video, seemed to strike a chord across Bihar’s caste divides. Nitish Kumar’s staying power lies in a rare political equation. Through careful social engineering —bringing together Extremely Backward Classes, Mahadalits, and non-Yadav OBCs — he has maintained a durable coalition of trust.

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RJD wins votes loses Bihar polls

Tejashwi Yadav-led RJD was routed in the Assembly polls despite securing a higher vote share than both the BJP and JD(U). Projected as the INDIA bloc’s next chief minister, Tejashwi, however, salvaged some pride by retaining his Raghopur seat. Yet, the RJD’s defeat shows that voters not only rejected the alliance but also largely dismissed its campaign. Contesting 143 seats in the 243-member Assembly, the RJD has so far secured a 22.84 per cent vote share — 1.94 percentage points more than the BJP and 3.91 points more than the JD(U). The BJP stands at 20.40 per cent, while the JD(U) has 18.83 per cent.The RJD entered the 2025 race relying on its traditional Muslim-Yadav (MY) base, which forms roughly 30 per cent of Bihar’s electorate. Tejashwi struggled to win over Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), Dalits, and aspirational youth, who over the past decade have steadily shifted toward the JD(U)-BJP combine. The MY formula, crafted by Lalu Prasad Yadav in 1990 after the Bhagalpur riots, once powered the party’s uninterrupted rule until 2005. But in 2025, Tejashwi failed to expand beyond this core. The much-publicised 2023 caste survey, pitched by the RJD as a milestone for backward caste empowerment, failed to generate broader traction, with critics dismissing it as a political tool rather than a transformative step. Tejashwi’s failure to treat allies — the Congress, Left parties, and smaller partners — as equals led to major strategic errors and weakened coalition cohesion. Seat-sharing tensions and his RJD-centric approach caused internal friction and poor vote transfers. He branded the alliance manifesto as Tejashwi’s Pledge and sidelined allies in campaign material, where Rahul Gandhi’s photos appeared notably smaller. His campaign leaned heavily on big populist promises — Government jobs for every household, expanded pensions, and a review of the liquor ban — but lacked credible implementation plans. The absence of a clear blueprint for funding and executing the job for every household pledge fueled voter distrust. Tejashwi’s attempt to balance Lalu Prasad Yadav’s complex legacy produced a muddled strategy. While he embraced Lalu’s social justice plank, he simultaneously distanced himself from the image by reducing Lalu’s presence on posters — a contradiction the NDA capitalised on. Despite efforts to recast the RJD as a governance- and welfare-focused party, the shadow of the 1990-2005 period - widely labelled — remained a major deterrent. The NDA, especially the JD(U), reinforced this contrast by noting that elections today see minimal violence compared to earlier decades, citing that in the 1985, 1990, and 1995 polls, dozens were killed and repolling was ordered in hundreds of booths. Nitish Kumar’s reputation for stability and improved law and order further overshadowed Tejashwi’s promises. This election marks the RJD’s second-worst performance in Bihar. In the 2005 Assembly polls — when Nitish Kumar swept to power with a thumping NDA victory — the RJD won 55 seats. At the time, Rabri Devi was Chief Minister and the party was battling deep anti-incumbency. Nitish Kumar, in alliance with the BJP, ended the RJD’s long rule. The party’s worst performance came in 2010, when it secured just 22 seats.

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Verdict redraws Bihar s power equations

A wave of decisive mandates, many with margins exceeding 50,000 votes, has strengthened the NDA, especially the BJP and the JD(U), while leaving the RJD to defend shrinking territory and explain significant defeats of top leaders. In constituency after constituency, NDA leaders and high-profile debutants pulled ahead early and widened their leads. The BJP’s most formidable showing came from Samrat Choudhary, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and a key OBC face of the party. His sweeping victory in Tarapur, by 45,843 votes, reaffirmed his expanding clout within the NDA. With 1,22,480 votes, Choudhary’s performance cements his position as one of the most influential leaders shaping the party’s trajectory in Bihar. His colleague and fellow Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha added to the party’s strength map by winning Lakhisarai with 24,940 votes, backed by a solid 1,22,408 votes polled. Sinha’s win signals that his command over the constituency remains intact, despite the fierce challenge posed by the Opposition. The BJP paired such senior victories with the rise of compelling new entrants. Maithili Thakur, a cultural icon and first-time candidate, clinched Alinagar by 11,730 votes, showing that the party’s strategy of fielding fresh faces resonated powerfully with youth and first-time voters. In Siwan, Bihar’s Health Minister Mangal Pandey delivered one of the RJD’s most stinging defeats by ousting Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary by 9,370 votes. Given Chaudhary’s long legislative presence, the loss marks a symbolic collapse of the RJD’s hold in a sensitive political zone. The BJP’s winning streak extended across the State: Shreyasi Singh dominated Jamui with a margin of 54,498; Nitin Nabin protected urban BJP turf in Bankipur by 51,936 votes; and Nitish Mishra triumphed in Jhanjharpur with 54,849 votes. The successes of Jibesh Kumar in Jale, Prem Kumar in Gaya Town, and Renu Devi in Bettiah underscored the party’s rural-urban equilibrium and its well-distributed leadership. The JD(U) matched the BJP stride for stride, powered by veteran anchors who ensured stability in the party’s core belts. Leading the pack was Kaladhar Prasad Mandal, who delivered the single largest winning margin of these elections: 73,572 votes in Rupauli. In Gopalpur, seasoned JD(U) leader Shailesh Kumar (Bulo Mandal) captured 1,08,630 votes and won with a margin of 58,135, reinforcing the party’s dominance in Extremely Backward Class pockets. Senior minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, handling key portfolios including Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs in the Bihar Government, secured Sarairanjan with a margin of 20,798 votes. Minister Shravon Kumar protected Nalanda with 33,008 votes, a seat central to JD(U)’s political identity. Other major JD(U) gains included Kaushal Kishore in Rajgir (margin 55,428), Sheela Kumari in Phulparas, Leshi Singh in Dhamdaha, Maheshwar Hazari in Kalyanpur, and Aniruddha Prasad Yadav in Nirmali. The much-watched battle of Mokama went to Anant Singh, who defeated RJD’s Veena Devi by 28,206 votes, delivering yet another blow to the RJD’s senior ranks. For the RJD, the election was a mixed ledger tilted sharply toward disappointment. While Tejashwi Yadav held Raghopur with a margin of 14,532 votes, the reduced gap from his 2020 margin signalled weakened momentum. The losses of leaders like Awadh Bihari Chaudhary and Veena Devi further deepened the party’s concerns. A few bright spots offered some consolation. First-time candidate Osama Shahab claimed Raghunathpur with 9,248 votes, and former minister Alok Kumar Mehta held on to Ujiarpur by 16,283 votes. Taken together, Bihar’s 2025 verdict is more than a numerical win. It is a recalibration of political strength, fortifying the NDA’s pillars, expanding its base with new entrants, and leaving the RJD facing a critical test of strategy and leadership renewal.

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From resurgence to renaissance: Bihar’s march toward a new era

The people of Bihar have spoken with clarity and conviction. This mandate is not merely an electoral victory; it is a reaffirmation of Bihar’s collective faith in the path of development, stability, and good governance. As we step into a new term, the responsibility ahead is immense, but so is our determination to accelerate the journey of progress that has transformed millions of lives over the past decades. Under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the steady and experienced leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Bihar has been on a remarkable path of transformation. This mandate is a reaffirmation that the people want this journey to continue with greater momentum. Over the past decade, Bihar has undergone an extraordinary shift in its development trajectory. What was once a state struggling for basic roads, healthcare access, electricity, and administrative stability is today a state that is building expressways, attracting industries, empowering women, strengthening agriculture, and expanding welfare delivery with remarkable speed. None of this happened overnight. It is the result of consistent effort, collaborative governance between the Centre and the State, and a clear commitment that the fruits of development must reach every home, every village, and every citizen. Infrastructure has been the backbone of Bihar’s resurgence. The expansion of national highways and state roads has fundamentally changed the pace of life and commerce in the state. Through major projects like the AIIMS-Digha elevated road, the Patna-Buxar highway, the Patna Gaya route, and the fast-progressing Ganga bridge projects including the monumental Kacchi Dargah Bidupur bridge, Bihar’s connectivity has been reshaped. Roads that once took hours to traverse can now be covered in minutes. Markets have become more accessible, schools and hospitals easier to reach, and transport of goods more efficient. Whether it is the Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga corridor, Sitamarhi link roads, or other regional connectors, Bihar’s Road network has become a symbol of its new aspirations. Railways have witnessed a similar transformation. Modern trains such as Vande Bharat Express have begun operating in Bihar, bringing faster and more comfortable travel to the people. Station redevelopment in Patna, Rajendra Nagar, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, and Begusarai reflects the state’s growing infrastructure ambitions. Electrification and doubling of tracks have improved safety and efficiency, benefiting both passengers and industries dependent on freight movement. Under Prime Minister Modi’s national vision for rail modernisation, Bihar has been an important beneficiary. Healthcare in Bihar has expanded rapidly. AIIMS Patna now serves as a major centre of advanced treatment, and new medical colleges in Purnea, Madhepura, Bettiah, Nalanda, Vaishali, and Chhapra are strengthening both medical education and district-level services. Ayushman Bharat has provided lakhs of families with crucial financial protection, while Health and Wellness Centres have brought primary care closer to rural homes. Under the combined leadership of the Centre and State, healthcare has moved from scarcity to steady, structured growth. Agriculture, too, has seen a major transformation. The Kosi-Mechi Link Project and over Rs 11,000 crore in central assistance have strengthened irrigation and flood management across vulnerable regions. Modernisation of the Sone canal, soil testing, mechanisation, agricultural credit, and PM-KISAN have significantly improved farmers’ financial stability. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Bihar’s agricultural sector has become more resilient, productive, and future-ready, with targeted policies bringing real change to rural lives. Social welfare programmes have transformed lives across Bihar. Under PM Awas Yojana, lakhs of families now have permanent homes, an outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering commitment to ensuring dignity and security for every household. Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to lakhs of women, improving their health and easing daily hardship. The Jal Jeevan Mission has brought reliable tap water to rural homes that once depended on distant or uncertain sources, reflecting the Prime Minister’s focus on essential services for all. Swachh Bharat has strengthened sanitation infrastructure and awareness, driving a major shift in rural hygiene practices and advancing the nationwide cleanliness movement inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bihar’s industrial landscape is gaining new momentum. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, new industrial parks in Gaya, Purnea, Motihari, and Sitamarhi are drawing investment in food processing, agro-industries, textiles, and small manufacturing, giving a decisive push to regional growth. MSMEs, strengthened by Mudra loans and the Credit Guarantee Trust, have become major engines of employment and entrepreneurship across the state. Youth skill development centres, upgraded ITIs, and vocational institutes are preparing young people for modern trades from logistics and healthcare to hospitality and digital services, reflecting the Prime Minister’s unwavering focus on skill enhancement and future-ready employment. Education has expanded significantly, with new universities, engineering colleges, and agricultural institutions, alongside the implementation of the National Education Policy, opening wider opportunities for students. Digital India, driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has bridged the urban-rural divide by bringing broadband connectivity, e-governance, and digital financial services to every corner of Bihar. Atmanirbhar Bharat has provided a powerful national framework for Bihar’s aspirations. Under this vision of self-reliance articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State has embraced local production, skill development, agricultural mechanisation, and empowerment of small and micro enterprises. The emphasis on building domestic capacity, strengthening supply chains, promoting rural industries, and encouraging innovation has fuelled a new sense of purpose among Bihar’s youth and entrepreneurs. Atmanirbhar Bharat is not merely a slogan, it has become a road map through which Bihar is positioning itself for sustained economic independence and future-ready growth. Self-employment and entrepreneurship have emerged as engines of transformation in Bihar. Thousands of youths are now turning to self-employment not out of compulsion, but out of ambition, whether through food processing units, small manufacturing setups, digital service centres, agri-based enterprises, or rural startups. Schemes such as Mudra Yojana, PM SVANidhi, Stand-Up India, and access to collateral-free credit have helped young entrepreneurs overcome traditional financial barriers. Simultaneously, skill development centres, upgraded ITIs, and digital training hubs are equipping youth with capabilities for modern trades. This surge in self-employment reflects a deeper economic awakening in which Bihar’s youth are becoming job creators, innovators, and contributors to local economies. Urban development, too, has progressed. Under the Smart Cities Mission, cities like Patna, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur have seen improvements in traffic systems, surveillance, solid waste management, public service integration, and infrastructure. AMRUT projects have strengthened water supply, sewerage networks, urban transport, and green spaces. These improvements have contributed to more organised and sustainable urban life. Energy infrastructure has expanded rapidly. Bihar today has almost universal household electrification, supported by new substations, upgraded transmission lines, and reduced outages. The extension of gas pipelines under the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Yojana has introduced cleaner energy for households and industries. It is in the context of this large-scale progress that the contrast with the past becomes unmistakable. Bihar has moved far away from the era once described as “jungle raj”, a period associated with fear, administrative paralysis, and a breakdown of law and order. The transformation from that uncertainty to today’s environment of stability, infrastructure expansion, and welfare delivery is a testament to what focused governance can achieve. The people’s mandate has made it clear that Bihar must never lose the progress it has gained, and must never return to an atmosphere where insecurity overshadows opportunity. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership, Bihar has seen what cooperative federalism and purposeful governance can accomplish together. Today, Bihar stands on a stronger foundation with better roads, robust welfare programmes, improved healthcare, expanding educational institutions, and systems built on transparency and efficiency. With this new mandate, the people have expressed their desire for development to move even faster. They want more industries, more jobs, stronger agricultural support, better healthcare access, modern schools, advanced digital infrastructure, and continued focus on women, youth, and the most vulnerable. They want Bihar to align itself with India’s goals for 2047 to become a state that contributes confidently and meaningfully to the national journey towards becoming a developed nation. This victory is a reminder of responsibility more than celebration. It is an assurance that the people believe in a development-first model of governance. It is a call to deepen our commitment, accelerate our work, and ensure that the benefits of growth reach every corner of the State. Bihar today moves forward with steady leadership, visionary national guidance, and the collective hope of millions. With humility and determination, we remain committed to building a Bihar that is stronger, more prosperous, and more confident than ever before. BJP National Media Co-Head, National Spokesperson and Chief Whip of the BJP in the Bihar Legislative Council. Over the past decade, Bihar has undergone an extraordinary shift in its development trajectory

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extends greetings on Jharkhand Foundation Day

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extended greetings on Jharkhand Foundation Day on Saturday, paying tribute to the iconic tribal leader Birsa Munda. The Vice President said that Jharkhand is a land which is imbued with valour, self-respect, and a rich tribal culture, renowned for its glorious history. 'Heartiest congratulations to all residents on the Silver Jubilee of the establishment of Jharkhand State. This land of Lord Birsa Munda, imbued with valour, self-respect, and a rich tribal culture, is renowned for its glorious history. Enriched by the contributions of its diligent people, this state is playing an invaluable role in the nation's development. My earnest wish is that Jharkhand continues to scale new heights of progress and that this land remains forever filled with prosperity and peace,' Vice President wrote on 'X'. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to tribal freedom fighter and anti-colonial leader Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister remembered the tribal leader for his unparalleled contribution to the country's freedom movement. He said that Munda's struggle and sacrifices against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation in the country. He also extended greetings on the occasion of the Jharkhand Statehood Day, which also coincides with the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. PM Modi described the state as a land enriched with tribal culture and prayed for the region's progress and prosperity. 'On this sacred occasion of Tribal Pride Day, the entire nation is reverently remembering the unparalleled contribution of the great freedom fighter of the country, Lord Birsa Munda Ji, in protecting the pride of the motherland. Their struggle and sacrifice against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation. Hundredfold salutations to the great freedom fighter of the country, Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji, on his 150th birth anniversary,' Prime Minister Modi wrote on 'X'. 'Heartfelt greetings to all the residents of the glorious state of Jharkhand, enriched with tribal culture, on the occasion of the state's foundation day. The history of this land of Lord Birsa Munda is filled with tales of courage, struggle, and self-respect. Today, on this special occasion, I extend my wishes for the progress and prosperity of the state along with all my family members in the state,' he added. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000, which happens to be the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. Birsa Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15 in 1875. During British rule in the late 19th century, he spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement across the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Birsa Munda Jayanti in the country and coincides with the Jharkhand Foundation Day. Meanwhile, the Union Government is celebrating the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Varsh across India to honour the valour and invaluable contribution of tribal heroes of the country. On November 15, the Central Government will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda with a national-level celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in Gujarat's Narmada district, to be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)

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PM Modi pays tribute to anti-colonialist tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on 150th birth anniversary

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to tribal freedom fighter and anti-colonialist tribal leader Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister remembered the tribal leader for his unparalleled contribution to the country's freedom movement. He said that Munda's struggle and sacrifices against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation in the country. He also extended greetings on the occasion of the Jharkhand Statehood Day, which also coincides with the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. PM Modi described the state as a land enriched with tribal culture and prayed for the region's progress and prosperity. 'On this sacred occasion of Tribal Pride Day, the entire nation is reverently remembering the unparalleled contribution of the great freedom fighter of the country, Lord Birsa Munda Ji, in protecting the pride of the motherland. Their struggle and sacrifice against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation. Hundredfold salutations to the great freedom fighter of the country, Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji, on his 150th birth anniversary,' Prime Minister Modi wrote on 'X'. 'Heartfelt greetings to all the residents of the glorious state of Jharkhand, enriched with tribal culture, on the occasion of the state's foundation day. The history of this land of Lord Birsa Munda is filled with tales of courage, struggle, and self-respect. Today, on this special occasion, I extend my wishes for the progress and prosperity of the state along with all my family members in the state,' he added. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000, which happens to be the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. Birsa Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15 in 1875. During British rule in the late 19th century, he spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement across the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Birsa Munda Jayanti in the country and coincides with the Jharkhand Foundation Day. Meanwhile, the Union Government is celebrating the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Varsh across India to honour the valour and invaluable contribution of tribal heroes of the country. On November 15, the Central Government will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda with a national-level celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in Gujarat's Narmada district, to be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)

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PM Modi pays tribute to veteran tribal leader Birsa Munda on 150th birth anniversary

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to veteran tribal leader Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister remembered the veteran tribal leader for his unparalleled contribution to the country's freedom movement. He said that Munda's struggle and sacrifices against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation in the country. He also extended greetings on the occasion of the Jharkhand Statehood Day, which also coincides with the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. PM Modi described the state as a land enriched with tribal culture and prayed for the region's progress and prosperity. 'On this sacred occasion of Tribal Pride Day, the entire nation is reverently remembering the unparalleled contribution of the great freedom fighter of the country, Lord Birsa Munda Ji, in protecting the pride of the motherland. Their struggle and sacrifice against the injustice of foreign rule will continue to inspire every generation. Hundredfold salutations to the great freedom fighter of the country, Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji, on his 150th birth anniversary,' Prime Minister Modi wrote on 'X'. 'Heartfelt greetings to all the residents of the glorious state of Jharkhand, enriched with tribal culture, on the occasion of the state's foundation day. The history of this land of Lord Birsa Munda is filled with tales of courage, struggle, and self-respect. Today, on this special occasion, I extend my wishes for the progress and prosperity of the state along with all my family members in the state,' he added. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000, which happens to be the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. Birsa Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15 in 1875. During British rule in the late 19th century, he spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement across the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Birsa Munda Jayanti in the country and coincides with the Jharkhand Foundation Day. Meanwhile, the Union Government is celebrating the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Varsh across India to honour the valour and invaluable contribution of tribal heroes of the country. On November 15, the Central Government will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda with a national-level celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in Gujarat's Narmada district, to be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)

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Sports

PBKS likely to release Glenn Maxwell ahead of IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) finalists, Punjab Kings (PBKS), are likely to release at least seven players ahead of the 2026 season auction in December, with the headlining name being Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, as per ESPNCricinfo. The veteran endured a forgettable season on his homecoming to the franchise before an injury ruled him out of the competition. In the 2025 IPL, Maxwell's bat failed to fire, scoring just 48 runs in six innings, including four single-digit scores and a best score of 30. He also picked just four wickets at an average of 27.5. Having been associated with PBKS previously from 2014-17, he failed to reach anywhere near his early hype and numbers for PBKS, having scored 552 runs in 16 matches with four fifties on a strike rate of over 187 in his debut season for the franchise, which also saw them end up as runners-up to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). After his injury, fellow Aussie Mitch Owen, who played a crucial role in his side Hobart Hurricanes' maiden Big Bash League (BBL) triumph with a chart-topping 452 runs at a strike rate of 203.60 and two centuries, including one in the final, was roped in as a replacement. Owen's only appearance last season saw him score a two-ball duck. However, the batting all-rounder, who has made 163 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 158.25, including a fifty in Aussie colours as a part of the T20I set-up, is amongst the players who will likely be retained. He was picked at his base price of Rs 3 crores last year. Maxwell has, moreover, retired from the ODI format, bringing an end to a glorious career back in June. He was brought back to PBKS for Rs 4.2 crores ahead of the 2025 season. This year in T20Is, Maxwell has scored 171 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 169.30, with a best score of 62, his solitary fifty, which came against South Africa. The other players that PBKS could release are: Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie, New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson, Indian bowler Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey, and Vishnu Vinod. Jamieson was the replacement for his injured compatriot Lockie Ferguson last season and scalped five wickets in four matches. Dubey got to play just one game while the rest failed to get any game time. (ANI)

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Sports

CSK to release Conway, Rachin ahead of IPL auction; focus on young batting talent

New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is set to release their New Zealand stars Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, with an eye on young batters added to the squad last season, as per ESPNCricinfo. Five-time champions CSK picked Conway for Rs 6.25 crores last year, while they acquired Rachin's services via the right-to-match card option for Rs 4 crores. However, both struggled for consistency and impact in the previous season. While Rachin scored 191 runs in eight innings with a fifty at a strike rate of 128.18 and averaged 27.28, Conway could score just 156 runs in his six innings at an average of 26.00, with a strike rate of over 131, with two fifties. CSK finished last in the 2025 season, with just four wins under their belt. Since joining CSK in 2022, Conway has played a crucial part in the franchise's success, with 1,080 runs in 28 innings at an average of 43.20, with a strike rate of almost 140 and 11 fifties. The standout season for him was the 2023 edition, in which he made 672 runs with six fifties in 15 innings, playing a crucial hand in their fifth title win. Having joined CSK in 2024, Rachin has scored 413 runs in 18 innings at a strike rate of 143.60, with just two fifties, delivering mixed outings and failing to convert his starts into something big on numerous occasions. The Men in Yellow have chosen to invest in their young batters, the uncapped Indians Ayush Mhatre (240 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 188.97, with best score of 94, his solitary fifty), Urvil Patel (68 runs in three innings with a strike rate of over 212) and South African star Dewald Brewis (225 runs in six innings with a strike rate of 180.00 with two fifties), who injected a new lease of youth and life into the franchise with their six-hitting last season. Notably, these aforementioned talents were signed as replacement players. Mhatre replaced the injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Patel replaced wicketkeeper-batter Vansh Bedi, while Brevis replaced pacer Gurjanpreet Singh. Additionally, the trade of all-rounder Sam Curran and superstar Ravindra Jadeja to the Rajasthan Royals, in exchange for their skipper Sanju Samson, who could potentially fill the shoes of MS Dhoni as a captain/wicketkeeper in later seasons, is awaiting final confirmation. (ANI)

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Politics

Merchants may reject elite credit cards under new settlement

NEW YORK CITY, New York: If you rely on premium rewards credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Citi Strata Elite, your next swipe might not go through, and not because of a bank issue. A proposed legal settlement between Visa, Mastercard, and a group of merchants could soon allow retailers to reject certain high-fee credit cards at checkout. The change stems from a class-action lawsuit that's been dragging on for nearly 20 years. At the heart of the dispute are the fees merchants pay to accept Visa and Mastercard payments, known as interchange fees. These costs are typically higher for premium, rewards-heavy cards. The new settlement includes a potentially game-changing revision to the "honor all cards" rule, a long-standing requirement that says merchants who accept Visa or Mastercard must accept all cards issued on those networks, regardless of type or tier. This rule has been a pain point for many businesses, particularly as more consumers flock to luxury cards with hefty perks, which cost merchants more to process. For example, Visa Infinite cards (like the Sapphire Reserve) can cost 0.15 percent more per transaction than a standard Visa Signature. If approved, the settlement would give merchants the right to decline higher-tier cards or to pass the added fees on to customers as surcharges. That means consumers could face awkward refusals at checkout or end up paying extra just for using a rewards card. The change puts merchants in a tricky position: reject premium cards and risk frustrating affluent customers, or absorb the higher fees and reduce profit margins. The settlement also includes a temporary 10-basis-point reduction in swipe fees for five years, and a cap of 1.25 percent on standard credit card processing rates for eight years. But not everyone is satisfied. "Once again, this proposal is all window dressing and no substance," said Stephanie Martz, chief administrative officer and general counsel for the National Retail Federation. "The reduction in swipe fees doesn't begin to go far enough, and the change in the honor-all-cards rule would accomplish nothing. If the courts can't fix this, it's time for Congress to take action." Visa and Mastercard, eager to move on after two decades of litigation, say the settlement is a reasonable compromise. "We believe that this is the best resolution for all parties, delivering the clarity, flexibility, and consumer protections that were sought in this effort," a Mastercard spokesperson said. The proposal doesn't apply to American Express cards, which operate under a closed-loop system, or to debit card transactions.

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