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Politics
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
The Billavas have been steadfast supporters of the BJP’s Hindutva project. But a younger generation is growing disenchanted with the party.
TA Ameerudheen
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
The prime minister’s bigotry is who he is. Whether Hindu society can or wants to change is the big question that will be answered in these elections.
Samar Halarnkar
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No plan to introduce inheritance tax, clarifies Congress after Sam Pitroda’s remarks trigger row
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that it was the Bharatiya Janata Party that had floated the idea of imposing such a tax.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Probe alleged quid pro quo revealed through electoral bonds, says plea in Supreme Court
The bulk of the donations to political parties have been given in exchange of favourable policies and stalling investigations, the petition claimed.
Scroll Staff
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My mother’s mangalsutra was sacrificed for the country: Priyanka Gandhi responds to PM Modi’s remark
On Sunday, the prime minister claimed that the Congress will take away gold owned by women if voted to power.
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
Sensing the disenchantment, the party is now promising closure to another category of residents mired in Assam’s citizenship regime – Hindu D-voters.
Rokibuz Zaman
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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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
The Reel
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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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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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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.
Scroll Staff
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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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The Field
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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
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces