Prashant Kishor taunts Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s efforts to build Opposition unity He should first disclose the arrangement between the JD(U), the Congress, the RJD and their other allies, he added. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
BJP will lose in Karnataka by big margin, predicts JD(U) president Lalan Singh Exit polls have largely predicted Congress to emerge as the single largest party in the 224-member Karnataka Assembly. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
Yogi Adityanath watches The Kerala Story with U.P. cabinet colleagues After watching the movie, Mr. Adityanath congratulated all associated with the film. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
Film star Chetan Kumar Ahimsa faces deportation from India for political activism Where many in the Indian film industry refrain from criticising the Modi government, actor Chetan Kumar Ahimsa is unafraid to take vocal stands on a range of social issues. Now his visa has been cancelled. ABC News · May 12, 2023
PTR divested of finance portfolio because of audio leak, says Annamalai Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Friday claimed Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was divested of Finance portfolio only because of his release of the audio tape, which according to him, contained the voice of the Minister. He questioned the action when Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had in recent months highly… The Hindu · May 12, 2023
CPI (ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya to receive VCK’s ‘Ambedkar Sudar’ Award CPI (ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya to receive VCK’s ‘Ambedkar Sudar’ Award The Hindu · May 12, 2023
No democracy in West Bengal under Mamata: Nadda BJP national president J.P. Nadda on May 12 targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for banning the film The Kerala Story, alleging that there was no democracy under her rule in West Bengal. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
Ten Kuki MLAs from Manipur demand ‘separate administration’ As many as 10 legislators from the hill districts of Manipur, which includes those from the ruling BJP have demanded a separate administration as the “State miserably failed to protect” them when the violence started on May 3. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
‘BJP is responsible for the rejuvenation of the MES, not Congress’ Satish Jarkiholi, dismissed allegations that the Congress had come to a secret understanding with the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) to defeat the BJP in Belagavi. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
Karnataka elections | Parties hold informal meetings, take stock of situation On the eve of the counting of votes, the top leaders of the BJP and the Congress adopted a cautious approach by holding informal confabulations to take stock of the situation while JD(S) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy, who is in Singapore, monitored the situation from there. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
A combination of factors has made prediction of Karnataka Assembly election outcome tough The elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the results of which will be available in a few hours, have been tough to predict. While most exit polls have predicted a fractured mandate, long-time election observers on the ground have also been unable to predict despite a perceived anti-incumbency and corruption… The Hindu · May 12, 2023
Telkur alleges Congress leader Sharanprakash Patil spent ₹50 crore to buy votes in elections BJP leader Rajkumar Patil Telkur alleged that the Congress Candidate and former Minister Sharanprakash Patil, who was contesting on Congress ticket from Sedam constituency, has spent around ₹50 crore to lure voters during election. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
All three key parties in Karnataka on the edge as counting of votes will be taken up on May 13 Amidst tight security and high levels of anxiety among party leaders and candidates, counting of votes for the polled in the elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly will be taken up on May 13. Most of the results will be known by noon. The polling for 224 seats took place… The Hindu · May 12, 2023
Congress, BJP, CPI(M) in Kerala keenly watch Karnataka poll results Kerala’s mainstream political parties, notably the Congress and the BJP, will be keenly scrutinising the Assembly poll results from neighbouring Karnataka, holding their breath for a potential resurgence within the State. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 Disqualification of MLAs: Pressuring Speaker won’t be compatible with our free and fair legal process, says Fadnavis Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra was speaking to reporters at Nagpur airport, a day after the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the state’s political crisis.
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Close contest anticipated as electoral fight turns triangular in many seats, and more
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 ‘DMK Files’ | Party treasurer T.R. Baalu files defamation complaint against T.N. BJP leader Annamalai The DMK’s treasurer and Member of Parliament T.R.Baalu has filed a defamation complaint at a city court in Chennai against seeking to punish BJP’s Tamil Nadu State president K.Annamalai, for allegedly defaming him at a recent press conference.
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 BJP demands Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's resignation over 'liquor scam' The BJP on May 12 demanded Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s resignation over an alleged ₹2,000-crore liquor scam in the State, claiming that corruption at such a big scale for more than four years was not possible without links to his government.
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP neglected Srikakulam district’s development completely in the last four years, alleges BJP leader Pydi Venugopalam in charge-sheet Bharatiya Janata Party’s State vice-president Pydi Venugopalam on May 12 alleged that YSRCP government had completely ignored the development of backward Srikakulam district in the last four years.
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 BJP polling agent found hanging from tree in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka Though it appeared to be a case of suicide, family members suspect murder and have demanded a thorough probe by the the police
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023 Trouble at the temple: ban on Muslims a sign of India’s new intolerance Different faiths were once able to celebrate together in Karnataka. Now Hindu vigilante groups are targeting those who don’t share their beliefs
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 Morning Digest | Post-SC verdict, all eyes on Maharashtra Speaker Narwekar; U.S. engages with India on human rights, says White House, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 Congress distances itself from Sachin Pilot’s yatra against corruption Mr. Pilot said it was a journey to raise his voice.
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 Disquiet at Santiniketan: protests at Visva-Bharati over eviction notice to Amartya Sen Disquiet at Santiniketan: protests at Visva-Bharati over eviction notice to Amartya Sen. The controversy surrounding the Nobel laureate's ancestral home is part of a larger ideological battle to claim Bengali culture and politics