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Congress wants to give reservations to ‘special vote bank’ by reducing SC/ST quota: PM Narendra Modi
Modi claimed that the 4% quota for Muslims announced by the Congress in Andhra Pradesh in 2004 was a pilot project for a similar exercise nationwide.
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BJP complains to EC about Rahul Gandhi, accuses him of creating linguistic and regional divide
This came shortly after the Congress approached the poll body against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments about Muslims.
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
By exploiting the Christian clergy’s support for ‘love jihad’, the BJP made a last ditch effort in Kerala where the party has yet to win a Lok Sabha seat.
Jimmy James
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments
Despite qualifying for a government job, Vinkal Sharma has been campaigning fiercely against the administration’s failure to prevent exam paper leaks.
Safwat Zargar
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Lok Sabha polls top updates: EC declines to comment on PM Modi’s remarks at poll rally
The Bharatiya Janata Party expelled its leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting the polls as an Independent candidate from Karnataka’s Shivamogga.
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BJP Hyderabad Lok Sabha candidate booked over ‘shooting arrow at mosque’ gesture
Madhavi Latha said that she will approach the Election Commission to challenge the first information report filed against her.
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Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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BJP Surat Lok Sabha candidate elected unopposed as Congress nominee is disqualified, others withdraw
The Congress questioned the polling officer’s decision to reject its candidate’s nomination and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of ‘match fixing’.
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Modi’s dog whistle on Muslims not the only time EC has ignored contentious statements by BJP leaders
Party leaders have repeatedly appealed for votes on religious grounds during this campaign season. This violates the Model Code of Conduct.
Abhik Deb
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
The prime minister’s comments on Sunday were a ‘direct attack on the Muslims of India’, one of the groups told the poll panel.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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BJP government attempting to prevent investments in southern states, alleges Telangana CM
Revanth Reddy accused the prime minister’s office of taking away investments by multinational companies to Gujarat from the South.
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Centre considering including 11 Gorkha sub-groups among Scheduled Tribes, says Amit Shah
The groups that have been making the demand are the Gurungs, Bhujels, Mangars, Newars, Jogis, Khas, Rais, Sunwars, Thamis, Yakkhas and Dhimals.
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Lok Sabha polls: Shashi Tharoor booked for ‘false campaign’ against Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The case was registered on a complaint by BJP leader JR Padmakumar, who accused the Congress MP of influencing voters in coastal regions.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit