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Bankipur Bypolls: BJP Stronghold Faces Gen Z Test After Nitin Nabin Vacates Seat

The Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna is heading for a bypoll after BJP state chief Nitin Nabin vacated the seat. Bankipur has traditionally been a stronghold for the BJP, with Nabin having won the seat multiple times. The upcoming bypoll is drawing attention to the potential influence of Gen Z voters on the outcome. Political observers are watching closely to see whether the youth vote could shift dynamics in this otherwise reliable BJP territory.

Owaisi offers alliance to Akhilesh to prevent BJP's third term in UP

AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi extended an alliance offer to Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav at a rally in Moradabad, ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Owaisi said he is willing to join hands with the SP to prevent the BJP from winning a third consecutive term in the 403-seat assembly. The offer comes with strategic complications, as both parties largely compete for the same voter base. Owaisi also dismissed the recurring accusation that AIMIM acts as the BJP's 'B-team', framing the proposed tie-up as a means to avoid vote-splitting. The SP is expected to approach the offer cautiously given the overlapping constituencies both parties target.

4 Dead, Several Hurt in Blast at Assam Rod Manufacturing Plant

A powerful explosion at a rod manufacturing facility in Assam's Cachar district claimed four lives on Sunday. Several other workers were injured in the incident. The blast took place at the KD Global Infrastructure plant. Rescue teams were swiftly deployed to the site to carry out relief operations. Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the cause of the explosion.

New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express gets new timings; Check revised schedule, stops