www.thestatesman.com | FOLLOW US: India’s National Newspaper since 1818 | Nation @TheStatesmanLtd Pages 20 | ` 5.00 @thestatesmanltd | LC | | SILIGURI | BHUBANESWAR | 09 November 2025 S P O RT S Page 11 Page 20 First-phase voting in Bihar signals NDA’s return: Modi IMRAN MOJIB Bihar has done wonders in the first phase of voting. Those responsible for the ‘jungle raj’ have suffered a 65-volt shock. Everywhere, people are talking about how Bihar’s youth have chosen development and voted for the NDA. P rime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the people of Bihar for their overwhelming participation in the first phase of polling for the Assembly elections, saying that the state has chosen development and sent a message of a strong return for the NDA. Addressing public meetings in Sitamarhi and Bettiah on Saturday, PM Modi said that the youth and women have supported the NDA, the “jungle raj” (lawlessness) has been dealt a blow, and the so-called “katta sarkar” (gun rule) has been rejected. Referring to the historic 65% voting in the first phase, he said, “Bihar has done wonders in the first phase of voting. Those responsible for the ‘jungle raj’ have suffered Banga Bhushan PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI a 65-volt shock. Everywhere, people are talking about how Bihar’s youth have chosen development and voted for the NDA. Bihar’s sisters and daughters have also ensured a record victory for the NDA.” In Sitamarhi, he took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his viral “fishing video.” Mocking the Congress leader, Modi said, “Big leaders are coming to Bihar to catch fish, but the people will not get trapped.” PM Modi also launched a World Cup-winning wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was felicitated at a glittering ceremony at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, where she was conferred the Banga Bhushan SNS award, appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police. India reaffirms commitment to equitable climate action at CoP30 in Brazil STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE New Delhi, 8 November India has reiterated its consistent commitment to climate action based on equity, national circumstances, and the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). Delivering India's National Statement at the Leaders’ Summit of the 30th Conference of the Parties (CoP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at Belém in Brazil, Indian Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia observed that the meet is an opportunity to reflect on the global response to the challenge of global warming. ''It is also an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of the Rio Summit, where the principles of Equity and CBDR-RC were adopted, laying the foundation for the international climate regime, including the Paris Agreement,'' he said. India welcomed Brazil’s NEW DELHI India clinch series 2-1 after rain washes out final T20I vs Australia Patna, 8 November New Delhi: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that India with its 23 world-class refineries and a total capacity of 258.2 MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum) now stands among the top five refining nations in the world. "India's oil refining story is a story of growth, innovation and self-sufficiency. From meeting domestic demand to fuelling global markets -- the journey has been remarkable," the Minister observed in a post on X. | PMAY emerges as India’s template for the world Page 5 India among world's top 5 oil refining countries: KOLKATA Perspective Ajit Pawar denies role; Sharad targets Fadnavis BRIEFLY People’s Parliament, Always in Session thestatesman1875 initiative to establish the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), recognizing it as a significant step towards collective and sustained global action for the preservation of tropical forests, and joined the Facility as an Observer. Highlighting India’s low-carbon development path under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Mr. Bhatia noted that between 2005 and 2020, India reduced the emission intensity of its GDP by 36%, and this trend is expected to continue. Non-fossil power now accounts for over 50% of our installed capacity, enabling the country to reach the revised NDC target five years ahead of schedule, it noted. India's statement further underscored the country's expansion of forest and tree cover, and the additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent created between 2005 and 2021, along with India’s emergence as the world’s third-largest producer of renewable energy with nearly 200 GW of installed renewable capacity. Further, global initiatives like the International Solar Alliance now unite over 120 countries and promote affordable solar energy and South-South collaboration, it added. India emphasised that after 10 years of the Paris Agreement, NDCs of many nations fall short and while developing countries are taking decisive climate action, global ambition remains inadequate. The statement highlighted that, given the rapid depletion of the remaining carbon budget, developed countries must accelerate emission reductions and deliver the promised, adequate and predictable support. It was stressed that affordable finance, technology access and capacity-building are essential for implementing ambitious climate targets in developing countries. Equitable, predictable and concessional climate finance remain the cornerstone to achieve global climate goals, the statement added. India demonstrated readiness to collaborate with other nations to implement solutions and transition to sustainability in ways that are ambitious, inclusive, fair, and equitable, based on the principles of CBDR-RC and national circumstances. strong attack on the RJD, saying that on its platforms, innocent children are being made to say that they want to become “rangdaars” (local strongmen). “There is no place in Bihar now for those who make people say ‘hands up’. What Bihar needs are young people who dream of start-ups. Children of Bihar can no longer become ‘rangdaars’. Our children will become engineers, doctors, and lawyers,” he said. Modi told the people of Bihar that it is their collective responsibility to prevent the state from returning to ‘jungle raj’ and to continue its journey toward higher levels of development. “I remind you of this because where the rule of law ends, the poor, the deprived, and the oppressed suffer first. Where guns and extortion rule, the dreams of youth die. Where there is ‘goonda raj’ (rule of goons), shops shut down, and trade and business collapse,” he said. In Bettiah, Modi said that the rally marked the conclusion of his election campaign for the Bihar Assembly election. Parliament Winter session to be held from December 1-19 STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE New Delhi, 8 November The government Saturday announced that the Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to December 19, marking the final legislative gathering of the year. Kiren Rijiju confirmed the dates on social media platform X, revealing that President has approved the government’s proposal for the session. He further expressed hope for a “constructive and meaningful Session that strengthens our democracy and serves the aspirations of the people.”