Bihar’s first phase saw record voter turnout, sparking debate on whether it favors the incumbent Nitish Kumar or signals anti-incumbency. Both NDA and Mahagathbandhan claim the surge benefits them. Historical trends suggest high turnout often indicates a regime change, but analysts point to recent government schemes potentially aiding the NDA.

AAI said the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which handles flight plan messages, had been successfully restored

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation. 

​The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.