State Elections
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Meghalaya elections in 28 charts: A reminder that politics is local
The results emphasised that local problems require the mobilisation of local political actors who are truly accountable to citizens.
Gilles Verniers, Srishti Gupta, Poulomi Ghosh, Ananay Agarwal & Puneet Arya
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Election Commission seizes cash, goods worth Rs 71.88 in Gujarat, Rs 50.28 crore in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh will undergo polling on November 12, while Gujarat will vote in two phases on December 1 and December 5.
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Goa elections: Trinamool’s ally says it is in touch with BJP and Congress
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudhin Dhavalikar made the comment two days after exit polls predicted a hung Assembly in the state.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Manipur: Re-polling on March 8 at seven polling booths in three districts, says Election Commission
The Manipur state poll body has said that miscreants had damaged 12 electronic voting machines during the second phase of voting on March 5.
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Podcast: How will the 2022 state elections shape the narrative for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?
Yamini Aiyar and Rahul Verma of the Centre for Policy Research discuss the implications.
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Manipur polls: BJP believes in domination of one language and ideology, says Rahul Gandhi
At an election rally in Imphal, he said that the Congress respects diversity of culture, language and various ways of life.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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Punjab elections: CM Charanjit Channi, Arvind Kejriwal booked for violating poll code
The state chief electoral officer also asked the police to register an FIR against Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal a day ahead of voting.
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Manipur elections: NPP candidate’s father shot at in Imphal
National People’s Party President Conrad K Sangma met the state chief electoral officer.
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Punjab polls: Amit Shah says he will look into allegations of AAP ties with separatist group
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi had written to the home minister alleging that Aam Aadmi Party has ties with the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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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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Punjab CM’s ‘bhaiyya’ comment shows ‘divisive mentality’, says Narendra Modi
Charanjit Singh Channi had urged voters not to let ‘bhaiyyas’ – a term used to ridicule migrants from UP and Bihar – to assume power in Punjab.
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Punjab elections: Both Congress and AAP speak the ‘language of Pakistan’, says Narendra Modi
He alleged that the both the parties had opposed the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and had questioned the valour of Indian soldiers.
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‘I only speak the truth, listen to Modi, Arvind Kejriwal for false promises’: Rahul Gandhi in Punjab
The Congress leader urged citizens to look at the ‘hidden powers’ backing political leaders.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship