3 Things The Catch Up: SC allows 'green firecrackers', Bihar polls candidate list, and more (17 Oct)
4 snips
Oct 17, 2025 This week dives into the BJP's candidate selections for the Bihar elections, revealing key names and seat swaps within the NDA. The Supreme Court makes waves by allowing green crackers in Delhi, igniting conversations on health and tradition. Google's significant $15 billion investment for an AI data center in Andhra Pradesh marks a tech boost. In international news, India counters Trump's claims on Russian oil imports while highlighting ongoing energy talks with the US. Plus, all hostages have been freed from Hamas captivity.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
BJP's Strategic Candidate Shakeup
- The BJP released its first list of 71 candidates for the Bihar Assembly amid unresolved NDA seat-sharing talks.
- The list mixes incumbents, ministers and new faces, signalling strategic reshuffles ahead of high-stakes polls.
High-Profile Seat Changes
- High-profile moves include Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha contesting new seats while Nanda Kishore Yadav was dropped from Patna Sahib.
- Such changes reflect internal recalibration by the BJP to maximise electoral prospects in Bihar.
JDU's Complementary Candidate List
- JDU followed with its first list of 57 nominees, including sitting MLAs and ministers, and confirmed major seat swaps within the NDA.
- The JDU retained 23 MLAs, indicating continuity amid alliance adjustments.