A case of selective outrage Toxic masculinity leads to brutal murders of women in Karnataka, sparking political controversy and societal reflection on gender violence. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Kerala Congress (M) eyes Rajya Sabha seat Kerala Rajya Sabha election dynamics analyzed as parties vie for seats, with KC(M) facing potential challenge. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Polling for 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana peaceful; voter turnout close to 70% The huge turnout of voters likely to be close to 70% has left the three main contenders, ruling Congress, the BRS and BJP guessing about the prospects of their respective candidates. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Siddaramaiah calls Shinde’s claims of destabilising Congress government ‘a daydream’ Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s remark that the Congress government in Karnataka will collapse on the lines of what happened in Maharashtra has been ridiculed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who has termed it a “daydream” of the BJP. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Holenarasipur court sends Devaraje Gowda to police custody BJP leader Devaraje Gowda remanded to police custody for sexual assault charges in Holenarasipur, Karnataka. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Mandate 2024, Ep 4: BJP’s women safety pitch vs the accused sex offenders in its backyard The BJP claims women are safer under the Narendra Modi government, simultaneously accusing its political opponents of prioritising appeasement over law and order. The Sandeshkhali episode in West Bengal – a case in point – where leaders of the governing TMC have been accused of sexual assault. Newslaundry · May 13, 2024
Legislative Council polls: Confusion persists over BJP-JD(S) alliance candidate for South Teachers’ constituency Confusion over BJP-JD(S) alliance's candidate for Legislative Council from South Teachers' constituency, with BJP and JD(S) leaders at odds. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
LS polls see over 62% turnout in 4th phase, sporadic violence in Andhra, Bengal There was sporadic violence in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal as 96 constituencies across 10 states and Union territories went to the polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday. Newslaundry · May 13, 2024
Five fake voters apprehended in Tirupati TDP-BJP-JSP alliance workers catch fake voters in Tirupati, sparking accusations of voter fraud in the election. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
India election more than halfway through, Kashmir valley votes in Phase 4 Kashmir voters are expected to show their discontent with Modi’s cancellation of the region’s special status in 2019. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024
Fresh case against Madhavi Latha for taking away seized dummy EVMs used to manipulate voters BJP’s Madhavi Latha has been booked in another case for using dummy EVMs to manipulate voters in the locality The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Deepfakes and AI Trickery Are Disrupting the Biggest Election in History Nearly 1 billion voters are set to choose India’s next government. Will the country’s future be shaped by disinformation? The Walrus · May 13, 2024
Former Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay moves Calcutta High Court alleging police overaction Former Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP candidate, moves Calcutta High Court over police attempt to murder case The Hindu · May 13, 2024
There’s anti-Modi wave in the country and NDA allies will shy away from supporting him: Revanth Reddy Revanth Reddy criticizes Modi, NDA partners, and Election Commission while advocating for Congress in upcoming elections. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
The Hindu · May 13, 2024 Case booked against BJP Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha Hyderabad BJP candidate Madhavi Latha faces case for demanding burqa-clad voters to show faces, sparking controversy at polling station.
The Hindu · May 13, 2024 Watch | Rohini Acharya: People only question family of Lalu Prasad on ‘Parivarvaad’ Interview with Rohini Acharya who is campaigning for the RJD for the Saran Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar
The Hindu · May 13, 2024 BJP sharpens attack on BJD; alleges Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ‘is controlled like a puppet’ BJP accuses BJD of creating deepfake videos of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, raising concerns about his isolation.
Dynamite News · May 13, 2024 DN Exclusive: Chandni Chowk BJP candidate Khandelwal alleges that AAP Govt has done nothing for this area During the high rising political pitch, Dynamite News had an exclusive interview with BJP candidate from Chandni Chowk Praveen Khandelwal amid his busy election schedule. Must follow the interview on Dynamite News:
Newslaundry · May 13, 2024 Sena vs Sena: Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane? On the evening of May 8, Mumbai’s blue skies were painted tangerine as crowds waved orange flags in the neighbourhood of Irla. Hundreds walked along, flags held aloft, following a truck bearing a photo of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
Newslaundry · May 13, 2024 From women voters to east India: What NDTV asked Modi on his roadshow #PMModiToNDTV | Watch LIVE: PM Modi (@narendramodi) speaks to NDTV's Marya Shakil (@maryashakil) while campaigning in Bihar#NDTVMegaExclusive #ElectionsWithNDTV #LokSabhaElections2024 https://t.co/OHtCeYZasF
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024 Monday briefing: Modi’s re-election campaign isn’t going to plan. Here’s why he’s likely to win anyway In today’s newsletter: The prime minister has crushed his challengers and is leaning into Islamophobia on the campaign trail to ensure a third victory, despite rising inequality
The Hindu · May 13, 2024 Kadiyam Kavya, Aroori Ramesh cast their votes in Warangal Congress and BJP candidates in Warangal Lok Sabha constituency exercise voting rights, urge electorate to participate in electoral process.
Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024 India election 2024: Why isn’t Modi’s BJP fielding candidates in Kashmir? Absence of the prime minister’s party from electoral fray in Muslim-majority region seen as a sign of its unpopularity.
The Hindu · May 13, 2024 ‘Credit for split’ in Shiv Sena and NCP should be given to Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, says Fadnavis Mr. Fadnavis discusses split in Shiv Sena, NCP and PM Modi's claims about Adani, Ambani funding Congress.
The Hindu · May 13, 2024 Journalist beaten up at Amit Shah’s rally in Rae Bareli: Congress Congress alleges journalist beaten at Amit Shah rally in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh for speaking to paid attendees.