Big news of 17 October 2025: Congress on Thursday released its first candidate list for Bihar Assembly elections 2025, which includes a total of 48 names. At the same time, in Gujarat, Chief Minister Patel will expand the new Council of Ministers on Friday.
Congress releases first list of candidates, 48 names included
Big news of 17 October 2025: Congress on Thursday released its first candidate list for Bihar Assembly elections 2025, which includes a total of 48 names. Under the opposition India alliance, Congress is contesting elections in Bihar along with RJD, Left and other allies. In the first list, 21 candidates have been announced for the first phase and 27 candidates for the second phase.
Gujarat’s new Chief Minister Patel’s cabinet team will take oath today
A day before the expansion of the Council of Ministers in Gujarat, on Thursday, all 16 ministers except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel resigned. Chief Minister Patel will expand the new Council of Ministers on Friday. This change is being considered important for BJP’s preparation for the next assembly elections in 2027, so that the party can test the new equation and strategy.
CM Yogi’s special gift on Diwali
After giving bonus to state employees on Diwali, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given a big gift for the employees and pensioners. He has announced a 3 percent increase in dearness allowance and dearness relief.
Government implemented Winter Action Plan 2025-26 to deal with pollution in Delhi
To deal with the increasing pollution in Delhi, the government has implemented Winter Action Plan 2025-26. This step has been taken in view of the possibility of further deterioration of air quality after Diwali. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that this plan has 7 main themes and 25 action points, on which more than 30 government agencies will work together.
Bus caught fire on Yamuna Expressway, 50 passengers were saved by jumping
A private bus running on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida suddenly caught fire. The bus was going from Ludhiana to Agra and there were about 50 passengers in it. The fire was caused by firecrackers kept in luggage on the roof of the bus. The driver immediately stopped the bus and took out all the passengers safely. Police said there was no information about any casualties.