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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
The march down the path of electoral autocracy by the region’s most powerful and populous country will lead to monumental desolramation.
Kanak Mani Dixit
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
In speech after speech, the prime minister has spread divisive falsehoods, pitting India’s Muslims against other disadvantaged communities.
Tabassum Barnagarwala & Abhik Deb
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Lok Sabha polls top updates: BJP fields 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central seat
Maharashtra Congress leader Muhammed Khan resigned from the party’s campaign committee on grounds that the MVA had not fielded a single minority candidate.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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National Conference fooling people with promise of restoring Article 370: Sajad Lone
The party would be unable to reinstate the Union Territory’s special status without a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, the People’s Conference chief said.
Scroll Staff
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
An uptick in the sale of land to non-residents has sparked widespread concern about employment, food security and increased stress on natural resources.
Swati Thapa
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Centre has released Rs 3,454 crore for drought relief in Karnataka, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
The Congress leader, however, said that the amount was not enough for the state’s needs and that his government would continue to fight for arrears.
Scroll Staff
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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Nomination of BJP Lok Sabha candidate from West Bengal’s Birbhum cancelled
Former Indian Police Service officer Debasish Dhar’s candidature was revoked as he had not produced a requisite “no dues” certificate from the state government.
Scroll Staff
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
Ghani was expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party for six years after he expressed disapproval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks about Muslims.
Scroll Staff
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Trinamool Congress complains to EC against ‘unscrupulous raid’ by CBI in Sandeshkhali
It sought guidelines stating that central investigative agencies should not act against political functionaries during elections.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Arvind Kejriwal prioritising personal gain over national interest, says Delhi High Court
‘All that you are interested in is power,’ the court told the Delhi government in a case about school students not getting educational material and uniforms.
Scroll Staff
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Lok Sabha polls: Second phase records estimated turnout of over 63%
While the final numbers are not yet out, polling figures for the first two phases are likely to be lower than those at the corresponding stages in 2019.
Scroll Staff
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Congress suspends Surat candidate days after his disqualification from Lok Sabha election
The rejection of Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination paved the way for the BJP’s Mukesh Dalal to win the seat unopposed on April 22.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals