Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad “short-sighted”: D. Raja Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad “short-sighted”: D. Raja The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
PM Modi has implemented several promises, says Nadda BJP president J.P. Nadda on Tuesday said that the Central government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had implemented several assurances given to voters The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Lok Sabha election: People of smaller backward class categories feel left out in the political mainstream The outburst of Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami, a Lingayat seer from Shirahatti in Gadag district, against the BJP for “ignoring” certain communities while “appeasing” some others during ticket distribution for the Lok Sabha election, has brought to the fore the undercurrent in several communities which feel that they are denied opportunity… The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Family comes first for DMK, nation for BJP: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights BJP's focus on nation over family, economic growth, and anti-corruption stance in Tamil Nadu. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Congress govt. will collapse in Karnataka after Lok Sabha polls, says H.D. Deve Gowda Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda predicts Congress government collapse in Karnataka post Lok Sabha elections. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Shivamogga district BJP moves court objecting to use of Modi’s photo in Eshwarappa’s camapign Shivamogga BJP unit objects to Independent candidate using PM Modi's photos in campaign, court hearing scheduled. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
No BJP or Modi wave in country: Shivakumar No BJP or Modi wave in country: Shivakumar The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Lok Sabha polls | Tea and identity politics dominate the first phase of elections in West Bengal Key electoral issues in West Bengal's northern constituencies include tea garden woes, identity politics, and BJP-TMC rivalry. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
‘BJP duping people, women to vote against it’: Cong’s Gaurav Gogoi on polls, Assam, CAA Gaurav Gogoi, Congress leader and deputy leader of opposition, is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Jorhat. The constituency, which was a Congress stronghold for 18 years till 2009, has recorded the BJP’s win in the last two general elections. Newslaundry · Apr 16, 2024
Lok Sabha polls | Fighting against the DMK and AIADMK fronts undoubtedly challenging for the NDA, says Vasan G.K. Vasan of Tamil Maanila Congress discusses NDA's strategy to challenge DMK and AIADMK in upcoming elections. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
HDK will become Union Minister after winning polls from Mandya Lok Sabha constituency, says Vijayendra MYSURUBJP’s State president predicts H.D. Kumaraswamy's Lok Sabha win and potential Minister role, criticizes Congress government policies. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
JD(S) is a farmers’ party and cannot cease to exist: HDK H.D. Kumaraswamy asserts JD(S) will not disappear, criticizes Congress, confident of winning Mandya Lok Sabha seat. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Eshwarappa calls Vijayendra ‘a child’, questions his contribution to BJP Former BJP Minister K.S. Eshwarappa questions BJP State president Vijayendra's qualifications and contributions to the party in Shivamogga. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: The many innovative routes LS candidates are taking to voters’ hearts in Bengaluru, and more The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today BJP president Nadda claims Centre's funds to Tamil Nadu quadrupled under Modi, as strict campaign regulations set in.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 Home Minister Amit Shah accuses NC, PDP, Congress of staging fake encounters in Kashmir Amit Shah targets NC, PDP, Congress for fake encounters in Jammu, urges voters to reject them. J&K transformation post Article 370.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 Lok Sabha polls | BJP and its allies are unstoppable in T.N. now: J.P. Nadda Tamil Nadu seeks change through BJP victory says Nadda, as he rallies support for Panneerselvam in Paramakudi.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 CPI(M) will not do ‘political stupidity’ of having secret deals with BJP, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Coming down heavily on the Congress allegation that the CPI(M) and the BJP have “secret deals” with each other in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the CPI(M) is not an organisation that will do such “a political stupidity.”
Newslaundry · Apr 16, 2024 In Kanniyakumari, the fisherfolk’s support for Congress comes with a warning One of the largest votebases in the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency is the fisher community, second only to the dominant Nadar caste. Nearly 20 percent of all of Tamil Nadu’s fisherfolk reside in the region, a vast majority of whom are Catholic Christians from the Mukkuvar and Paravar castes.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 Lok Sabha polls | Centre’s funds to T.N. have quadrupled under PM Modi’s regime: BJP president Nadda BJP president Nadda claims Modi quadrupled Centre's share to Tamil Nadu, promises further development if re-elected.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 Further escalation of tension between Iran and Israel may push up oil prices, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar There is pressure from the rest of the world, including the US, on Israel to desist from escalating matters with Iran. At the same time, there was pressure from within Israel to respond to the attack by Iran, he pointed out, while referring to reports in Israeli media.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 BJP washing machine clearly at full spin in West Bengal: Congress Congress accuses PM Modi of giving tickets to corrupt politicians in West Bengal, questions BJP's integrity and promises.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 T.N. Vamshi Tilak is BJP’s candidate for Secunderabad Cantonment assembly by poll BJP names T.N. Vamshi Tilak as candidate for Secunderabad cantonment bypoll, with Congress and BRS also fielding candidates.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 Lok Sabha polls | DMK submitted 60 applications for political advertisements; AIADMK 50 and BJP 33 DMK leads in election-related ad applications in Tamil Nadu, with AIADMK, BJP, and other parties also submitting.
Newslaundry · Apr 16, 2024 In Cong-BJP fight in Kanniyakumari, religion trumps other issues As we stroll through the Vavathurai and Kovalam coasts of Kanniyakumari, speaking to the fisherfolk as they prepare to set out to the sea, an anti-BJP sentiment seems palpable. “The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shouldn’t come to power again,” an elderly fisherman named Mariasusai tells us. “Many of us in…