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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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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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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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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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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