Under BJP rule, India’s press freedom is in tatters, says Stalin Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin criticizes BJP for undermining press freedom in India, calls for upholding free speech. The Hindu · May 3, 2024
‘Lack of evidence’, police file closure report in UoH scholar Rohith Vemula’s case Closure report by Gachibowli police concludes Rohith Vemula's suicide was due to personal issues, not external pressure. The Hindu · May 3, 2024
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Trouble mounts for Revanna father-son duo as more victims emerge, and more The Hindu · May 3, 2024
Congress brings back issues of poverty, inflation to campaign trail Bengaluru political campaign shifts focus to BJP's neglect of poor, corruption allegations, and economic issues. The Hindu · May 3, 2024
JMM and Congress are in a race to loot Jharkhand, says Modi PM Modi accused the Congress of planning to allocate property to those involved in “vote jihad” while affirming that no power on earth would be permitted to alter the Constitution The Hindu · May 3, 2024
Ajit Pawar says he should have split away from Sharad Pawar in 2004 when NCP ceded CM post to Congress Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said he should have parted ways with his uncle Sharad Pawar in 2004 itself when the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) gave up its claim The Hindu · May 3, 2024
Chhattisgarh liquor scam case: ED attaches properties worth ₹205 crore The ED attached assets worth over ₹205 crore of retired IAS officer Anil Tuteja in a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh The Hindu · May 3, 2024
Supreme Court says it ‘may consider interim bail’ for Kejriwal because of Lok Sabha polls The Supreme Court “may decide” to grant interim bail to jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, even though it emphasised it has not decided on the matter yet. Newslaundry · May 3, 2024
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on May 3. The Hindu · May 3, 2024
LS Polls: Election Commission orders immediate transfer of Odisha Mission Shakti Secretary Sujata The ECI direction came in the wake of a petition before the Commission filed by BJP alleging that she has been allegedly working for the ruling BJD. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 3, 2024
Another Election Show: Meet journalist Shambhu Kumar in fray from Bihar’s Vaishali Delhi-based National Dastak editor Shambhu Kumar Singh is set to enter electoral politics in Bihar’s Vaishali. The BSP contestant spoke to Newslaundry before the announcement of his candidature, when the journalist had expressed his intention to fight the Lok Sabha election. Newslaundry · May 3, 2024
LS Polls: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Raebareli; No Gandhi from Amethi Rahul Gandhi will take on Dinesh Pratap Singh of BJP at this Congress bastion. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 3, 2024
India’s lost decade: How LGBTQIA+ rights fared under BJP, and what manifestos promise In the past 10 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led union government has “hardly impacted our lives”, queer persons in India say when asked about a decade of governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Newslaundry · May 3, 2024
‘Humanity perished in Manipur’: Mallikarjun Kharge slams ‘remorseless’ PM Modi as border State marks a year of unrest Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that more than 220 people in Manipur have been killed, 60,000 people have been displaced and thousands, including women and children, still continue to languish in camps. The Hindu · May 3, 2024
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 CM Siddaramaiah is trying to reduce Lok Sabha polls to the level of Assembly polls as Congress cannot compete with BJP on national issues: Leader of Opposition R. Ashok Leader of Opposition R. Ashok says Congress cannot compete with BJP at national level, in terms of issues or stature of leaders
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 Farmers, horticulturists under SKM banner at odds with BJP’s Mandi Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut Farmers in Himachal Pradesh oppose Kangana Ranaut's BJP candidacy due to alleged derogatory remarks against farmers.
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 Top news developments in Karnataka on May 3, 2024 Top news developments in Karnataka on May 3, 2024
Dynamite News · May 3, 2024 Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi After days of suspense, Congress on Friday named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from its traditional bastion of Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi is pitted against the BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:
Al Jazeera · May 3, 2024 ‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next? As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence.
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 Why and how Muslims were given quotas under OBC reservation in Karnataka Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a poll rally in Rajasthan’s Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency on April 23, accused the Congress of “snatching the reservation of SCs, STs and OBCs and providing it to Muslims through the backdoor”, tying it up with his charge that “Congress would redistribute the wealth…
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 ECI to take a call on BRS complaint today Telangana High Court disposes of BRS petition after ECI promises decision on defamatory remarks by political leaders.
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli; Kishori Lal Sharma to contest from Amethi Ending days of suspense, Congress has decided to field candidates in Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh.
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Nitin Gadkari emphasises strong political power for country during poll tour to Vizag Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasizes strong political power, job creation, green mobility, and reducing logistics costs for economic growth.
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 TDP-JSP manifesto reflects people’s aspirations, says Pattabhiram Vijayawada TDP spokesperson discusses joint manifesto with JSP, emphasizing commitment to implementation and alliance with BJP.
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Raja, Maharaja and Mama feature in M.P.’s battle royale Political fortunes of two former CMs and a sitting Union Home Minister, will be at stake when voters from nine seats in Madhya Pradesh vote on May 7.