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As India is battered by severe Covid-19 second wave, where is Narendra Modi and his government?
The prime minister and his Cabinet appear to have abdicated their roles, downplaying the danger of variants, politicising vaccine shortages, encouraging crowds.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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‘Buy 1, get 100s infected’: Indian cartoonists illustrate the grim reality of the Covid-19 surge
Huge political rallies and Haridwar Kumbh have brought thousands of people in contact with each other, with no physical distancing or precautionary measures.
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Bengal elections: EC acting ‘on instruction of BJP’, alleges Trinamool in memorandum to poll body
Presenting speeches of PM Modi and Amit Shah, the party demanded that they be banned from campaigning for the rest of the elections.
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As India is battered by severe Covid-19 second wave, where is Narendra Modi and his government?
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The Covid-19 pandemic is raging like never before. Why can’t India suspend the Kumbh?
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‘Never seen such a fearful sight’: Corpses of Covid-19 victims pile up for cremation in Varanasi
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A century after Nikola Tesla’s failed experiment, 5G may realise his dream of wireless electricity
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At what age are people usually happiest? Here’s what a new study found
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Analysis: Could ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque lead to it being exempted from Places of Worship Act?
The law exempts ancient monuments and archaeological sites from its ambit.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Bengal polls: PM Modi should do ‘sit-ups holding ears’ if found lying, says Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal chief minister was responding to the prime minister’s comment that she had done nothing for the Matua community.
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Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee visits kin of those killed in Sitalkuchi, promises action
A delegation of Trinamool Congress MPs is scheduled to meet Election Commission officials in New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.
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Video
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Watch: Amazing time-lapse of Earth from 1984 illuminates human impact through the years
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Virtual tour: Tourists recount jaw-dropping landscapes and thrilling experiences in New Zealand
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‘Never seen such a fearful sight’: Corpses of Covid-19 victims pile up for cremation in Varanasi
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Watch: Office worker in China hits boss with a mop after he sends her lewd messages
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Gujarat Covid-19 crisis: Surat crematorium sees over a hundred corpses a day with no relief in sight
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West Bengal: EC imposes 48-hour ban on BJP’s Rahul Sinha for comments on Cooch Behar firing
The Election Commission has also issued a notice to BJP state unit chief Dilip Ghosh for his remarks about the same incident.
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Interview: ‘Everyone expected once Omar Abdullah walks out, something will happen. But nothing did.’
Aga Syed Ruhullah, who resigned as the chief spokesperson of the National Conference, explains why he is unhappy with the timidity of his party leadership.
Safwat Zargar
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Sushil Chandra takes charge as new chief election commissioner
He replaced Sunil Arora, whose tenure ended on Monday.
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The Reel
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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ review: One episode in the Netflix anthology film is worth the price of the rest
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‘99 Songs’ movie review: The math doesn’t add up in saga of a tortured artist
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‘Minari’ movie review: Tender performances in a Korean family’s encounter with the American dream
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‘Game of Thrones’ at 10: Its popularity is rooted in a mix of qualities rarely seen in conjunction
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In ‘Launchpad’ on Disney+ Hotstar, six short films by new filmmakers
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Covid-19: Imagine the headlines if any other religion had been responsible for Kumbh-like gathering
The Uttarakhand chief minister said ‘nobody would be stopped in the name of Covid-19’. Now officials say the crowds are too big to enforce pandemic guidelines.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Gauhati HC sets aside Assam tribunal order declaring a man a ‘foreigner’
Establishing lineage from people who resided or have been residing in India before March 24, 1971, is crucial to enroll in the National Register of Citizens.
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Bengal polls: ‘TMC has been wiped out in half the elections,’ claims Modi at election rally
The prime minister accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of instigating people against the central security forces.
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The Field
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IPL: From MS Dhoni to Chris Morris, when batsmen went big in final overs to clinch an improbable win
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IPL 2021: Not completing Ashwin’s overs probably a mistake, we’ll have a talk about it, says Ponting
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Unadkat, Miller, Morris reminded us of what they are capable of: Reactions to RR’s crazy win over DC
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Watch: Novak Djokovic’s unbeaten 2021 run snapped by Dan Evans at Monte Carlo Masters
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Football: India’s goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan signs for Icelandic third-tier club Hamar Hveragerdi