Election Commission of India- Bihar Elections 2025: What’s the real truth behind the ‘infiltrator’ claims in Bihar’s Seemanchal region? In the Muslim-majority districts of Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, and Purnia, only 106 objections related to citizenship were filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), out of which 40 names were removed from the voter list, and most of them were Hindus. So, was the ‘infiltrator’ narrative in Seemanchal purely political? Watch the Exclusive Report by Vikas Kumar. #electioncommission #biharelections2025 #seemanchaltak #biharvoterlist #Citizenship #BiharPolitics #SIR #Kishanganj #Katihar #Purnia #InfiltratorMyth #election2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bihar Election 2025: In the heat of the Bihar Elections 2025, Mahagathbandhan has declared Mukesh Sahani, the “Son of Mallah” and chief of the Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP), as its Deputy Chief Minister candidate — marking a major shift in caste and community politics. In this exclusive interview with Shadab Moizee for The Quint, Sahani opens up about his 11-year struggle for Nishad rights, his vision to create jobs through the fisheries and dairy sector, and why he chose not to contest this election himself. From clarifying the helicopter controversy to rejecting ticket sale allegations and explaining his break with the BJP, Sahani lays bare his political strategy, ambitions, and dream to give Bihar’s EBC community its due share in power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of 31 October 1984, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated at her residence in Delhi by two of her Sikh bodyguards — Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. Her death triggered an immediate political crisis and led to the outbreak of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots — days of communal violence in Delhi that claimed around 3,000 lives. This video walks through the hours and minutes after the assassination, examining how one moment changed the course of history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bihar Election 2025: Folk singer Maithili Thakur, now BJP’s candidate from Alinagar (Darbhanga), speaks to Shadab Moizee of The Quint about her sudden political debut, meeting PM Modi, and her plan to make Alinagar an “Adarsh Nagar.” She addresses the name-change controversy, defends her roots as an artist, and shares how she balances music and politics. #MaithiliThakur #BiharElections2025 #BiharPolitics #BJP #Mithila #alinagar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"He's Muslim, has a beard on his face, is aware of his rights and knows how to question and that is the real reason behind still keeping him in Tihar jail," said Nargis Saifi, wife of Khalid Saifi who has been imprisoned in Delhi riots under UAPA. In the past 5 years, he missed seeing his children grow up, he misses his friends alongside whom he fought against hate. In this story, we've spoken to Khalid on his life in jail, to his family on how it has affected them as they long to see him be free one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For someone who considers herself an "accidental and reluctant actor", #KonkonaSenSharma is one of the most unique voices in the industry. Her filmography is a testament to her craft; groundbreaking, nuanced and challenging conventional norms. Even off camera, Konkona does not shy away from calling out the inequalities and realities of the Indian film industry. In a conversation with The Quint for this episode of Tell Me All, the actor weighed in on the eight-hour working shift debate, urged male actors to challenge systemic pay disparity, emphasised the need for better provisions for women on set, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an exclusive interview with Poonam Agarwal, former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa breaks down the 'Vote Chori' row between Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission and argues why the Special Intensive Revision shouldn't have been done just before Bihar elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Monday morning, do you get that sinking feeling, “Oh my God! I have to go back to that awful place, to that job which I hate?” Do you feel anxious, feel that knot in your stomach when you see your boss approaching, because your immediate boss is always trying to humiliate you, scare you into working more and more? Well, you're not alone. A majority of Indian white-collar professionals feel this way now. Watch senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty's latest episode of 'Caught in the Middle' as he breaks down all the recent data which show that Indian workplaces, across the board, is toxic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new voter list data from Bihar raises some crucial questions. After the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, names of 47.77 lakh voters were deleted across the state. But the numbers reveal that in areas with a higher Muslim population, the rate of voter name deletions is significantly higher than the state average. In Seemanchal districts like Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, and Araria alone, 5.84 lakh voters were removed — accounting for over 12% of all deletions in Bihar. Is there a pattern behind these missing names? And how many names were deleted from Hindu-majority areas? Watch Vikash Kumar’s report — Why are more voters ‘missing’ from Muslim-dominated areas in Bihar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Tell Me All with The Quint, #vishaljethwa opened up about the challenging yet rewarding journey from his humble beginnings to #Homebound, the insults he bore as an aspiring actor, the challenges he faced being an outsider in the industry, losing his father at a young age, why he wouldn't cast himself in roles if he was a casting director, his fear of doing interviews in English and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UP Caste Rally Ban: Political rallies in Uttar Pradesh based on caste identity have now been banned. Acting on the directions of the Allahabad High Court, the UP government has taken this decision. The rationale given is that caste-based rallies organized for political purposes fuel caste conflicts in society, which are against public order and national unity. In this report by Vikas Kumar, find out what 10 major decisions the UP government has taken on caste-related matters, and how these decisions are likely to impact political parties that draw their strength from caste-based politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Days after violence in Ladakh left four civilians dead and over 80 injured, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been reportedly detained by Ladakh Police. The following interview with Wangchuk was conducted in September 2024 during his march from Leh to Delhi, along with scores of his supporters, to press for Ladakh's longstanding demands. It has been republished from The Quint's archives in light of the recent development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nafisa Ali Sodhi has fought and defeated cancer in the past. Now, it has resurfaced with a vengeance. But she is not one to give in. In a candid interview with Harinder Baweja for The Quint, Ali speaks intimately about her fight with cancer, the relapse, the pain of chemotherapy and the perils of misdiagnosis and medical negligence when it comes to women's health. She also speaks about how she maintains her zest for life, which in turn fuels her spirit of activism. "I believe in karma. And in doing good, and not turning my back on situations where I can help," the actor said. Watch the full interview to find out how the 68-year-old maintains her joie-de-vivre despite fighting stage 4 peritoneal cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homebound, written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring #ishaankhatter, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, is India's official entry for the 2026 #Oscars. The film is produced by #KaranJohar's Dharma Productions with legendary filmmaker #martinscorsese as an executive producer. The cast and director of the film spoke about Jethwa’s insecurity about not speaking English in an industry where the language is considered 'classy', Khatter’s versatility as an actor, how Scorsese’s advice led to “the biggest hurt” of Ghaywan’s career, and the silences the director faced growing up as a Dalit that shaped the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 29 August, Pravin Jha, a resident of Gora village in Gujarat's Narmada district, met with an accident on NH-56. He alleges that the poor condition of the road—and the massive potholes on its 30 km stretch—resulted in the fall, and the subsequent injury to his elbow. "Just the other day, I came across a video of our Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, proudly speaking about the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. He said he drove his car at 180 kmph and didn’t spill a drop of tea. I want to challenge him: forget 160 or 180, try driving here at 60 kmph, and we will concede that whatever you are saying about the national highways is correct," he says in his My Report. Watch to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GST 2.0 is here and many things that the middle class consume are now going to be taxless. There are only two key rates left now: 5% and 18%. The 12% and 28% are gone. While an array of items of everyday use have become cheaper, there is a new 40% rate which will be levied on things that the government considers to be "bad" for you and me. These include sugary drinks, big motorbikes and big cars, or even home delivery of food and groceries. The government thinks that if one can afford it, they better pay the tax. In real terms, will an average middle-class family really gain from GST cuts on items of daily use? In the latest episode of Caught in the Middle, senior business journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty brings you a breakdown of who saves how much on what and who pays for those savings following the recently announced GST reforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most anticipated series of the year, #aryankhan directorial debut, #TheBadsOfBollywood, is set to release on September 18. The cast of the upcoming Netflix series, #bobbydeol , Lakshya Lalwani, Anya Singh, Raghav Juyal and Sahher Bambba, sat down with The Quint in a new interview, sharing their favourite on-set moments with #shahrukh_khan , working with first-time director Aryan Khan, their views on stardom in this generation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the next episode of Tell Me All, #sohaalikhan opens up about growing up with privilege, her relationships with Kunal Khemu, #saifalikhan, and #kareenakapoorkhan, and the challenges of fame, long-term monogamy, motherhood, and carving her own identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's former ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, explains the deeper frustrations that led to Nepal's crisis, such as rising aspirations, limited opportunities, and an unresponsive political system dominated by a few leaders. He also discusses why Nepal is so crucial for India, lessons for us from the uprising, and how Nepal’s democratic challenges differ from India’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi Flood Ground Report: Every year, Delhi faces the same nightmare—flooded homes, submerged streets, and families forced into relief camps. This time, as Yamuna crossed danger levels and water entered colonies and even cremation grounds, relief camps themselves were also submerged, leaving people with nowhere to go. The Delhi CM made headlines by stepping into the water, but beyond the cameras, residents are still struggling for shelter, food, and safety. In this ground report from Yamuna Bazar, we ask: how long will the capital keep drowning every monsoon while authorities repeat the same promises? #DelhiFloods #GroundReport #DelhiFloods #DelhiNews #ReliefCampsSubmerged #GroundReport #YamunaRiver #DelhiNews #FloodRelief #DelhiUpdate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices