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Lok Sabha elections Phase 2 in Karnataka | Voters start early to beat the heat in Bengaluru

Polling official says the heat and rising mercury seems to have added to the morning queues. Officials expect crowds to thin out after 11 a.m.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Lok Sabha 2024: Naveen Patnaik’s 20-year tenure in Odisha are ‘lost years’, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's 20-year tenure as stagnant, promising accelerated development under BJP rule.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

LDF convenor E.P. Jayarajan admits meeting BJP’s Prakash Javadekar

LDF convener ep jayarajan denies secret BJP meeting amid accusations of defection plot, sparking political controversy in Kerala.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Morning Digest | 1,202 candidates in fray in phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections; SC verdict today on whether EVM system is transparent enough for fair elections, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 26, 2024

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

There is a positive wave for three-party alliance in Andhra Pradesh, says TDP Bobbili candidate

TDP candidate Baby Nayana expresses confidence in TDP-BJP-JSP alliance forming government with comfortable majority.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Gujarat CM attends BJP rally, campaigns in Karimnagar

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel rallies in Karimnagar, urging voters to help BJP win 400 seats in Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Know Your Turncoats, Part 8: Gorkha leader, ex-MLAs among 13 defectors in INDIA bloc

A Congressman who returned to his “mother party” to one who jumped ship to the BJP in the “best interest” – a total of 20 defectors are in fray in phase two of the Lok Sabha elections to be held across 89 constituencies in 13 states on April 26.   

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2024

In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?” 

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2024

Economy takes centre stage as India heads to the polls

India has kicked off its marathon elections, with nearly a billion people eligible to cast ballots. High on voters' minds will be issues relating to the country's economy. How has the world's most populous nation and fifth-biggest economy fared since the 2014 elections that brought Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

‘Not fringe, PM saying this’: BJP minority leader expelled for criticising Modi’s anti-Muslim speech

“We reject fringe elements…But when the Prime Minister himself is making these statements, what will you say?” asked Usman Gani, former chief of the BJP Bikaner minority cell, in an interview with Newslaundry, hours after the Rajasthan Muslim leader was ousted from the saffron party.    

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2024