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Budget deficit in MGNREGS an indicator of the deepening rural distress: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh: MGNREGS budget exhausted in six months of the current financial year, indicating "deepening rural distress" and “rising inequality". Modi government’s priorities seen in 48% SUV sales, while digitisation used to discourage demand for MGNREGA.

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Former scribe of The Hindu dies in accident

Former correspondent of The Hindu, Prabhakaran, 69, died in a road accident at Puthiyapalam near Olavakode. A lorry ran over him while he was riding a motorcycle. He was a staunch trade unionist, vice president of the Indian Journalist Union, and a former member of the Press Council of India.…

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Homemakers showcase culinary skills at The Hindu ‘Our State Our Taste’ contest in Chidambaram

106 participants showcased culinary skills at 4th edition of 'Our State Our Taste' preliminary round in Chidambaram. Homemakers & youngsters presented dishes prepared at home, incl. one with Gold Winner cooking oil. Judges judged based on taste, texture, flavour & presentation. S. Raji, K. Usha & M. Selvi won &…

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Largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opens in New Jersey

After 12 years of planning and construction, the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era is ready to open to the public in Robbinsville, New Jersey

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National unity, a three-dimensional view

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

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BJP president, leaders visit Ragi Gudda in Shivamogga, demand judicial probe into incidents

BJP State Pres. Kateel demands judicial probe into pre-planned violence against Hindu families in Shivamogga. Police failed to act on objectionable posters. BJP leaders visited Ragi Gudda, interacted with locals, visited McGann Hospital to meet injured. Locals allege attackers targeted houses & vehicles of one community. Retired teacher's house &…

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Morning Digest | 10 civilians dead, 22 army men still missing in Sikkim, rescue operations on; Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Controversy Over New "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain US Congressional Caucus"

From Prof. Howard Friedman (Religion Clause): Last week, Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar announced formation of the 28-member "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain US Congressional Caucus." According to India West Journal: "The group will address cultural misunderstandings, promote interfaith dialogue and harmony, and support initiatives to promote the well-being, education, and empowerment…

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Data Point: A Quarterly Review

The newsletter discusses the range of topics covered in various The Hindu Data Points between July and September this year. A review the stories told through numbers in the third quarter of 2023.

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How a landmark caste census in India threatens Modi’s grip on power

The findings may upend the country’s politics, as marginalised groups demand better government job opportunities.

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Indian police arrest editor, administrator of independent news site after conducting raids

Police in New Delhi have arrested the editor of a news website and one of its administrators after raiding the homes of journalists working for the site, which has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist-led government

The Independent UK

A Nepal town imposes a lockdown and beefs up security to prevent clashes between Hindus and Muslims

A lockdown has been imposed and security heightened in a city in southwest Nepal to prevent clashes between Hindus and Muslims

The Independent UK

Right-wing groups beat up teacher over ‘namaz’ controversy in Ahmedabad school

Gujarat Govt orders probe after students asked to "perform" namaz in Ahmedabad school. Hindu right-wing groups protest, teacher beaten up. School management apologises, explains no student was forced to perform namaz & activity was to make students aware of forms of prayers of different religions. Govt orders investigation & action…

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PM’s counter on caste census demand: Poor should have the first right on resources

PM Modi questions Congress' population-based rights proposition, says poor should have first rights over resources. Alleges Congress wants to divide Hindus, reduce minorities' rights, and is run by outsiders. Accuses them of converting loktantra to lootantra and prajatantra to parivartantra.

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‘Today, mathematics is not only necessary in daily life but pervasive’

Apoorva Khare is an associate professor of mathematics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He is recognised as one of India’s leading young mathematicians and is one of the winners of the recently announced 2022 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes (now remodelled as the Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award). In…

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking to declare Ram Setu a national heritage monument

SC refuses plea to declare 'Ram Sethu' a national monument; Hindu Personal Law Board had sought construction of wall at site.

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Front pages on Bihar’s caste survey: How Nitish ‘stole a march’ over BJP and Congress

The results of the Bihar caste survey are out. OBCs comprise 27 percent of the state’s population while EBCs make up 36 percent – a total of 63 percent. Hindus make up over 80 percent of the population and Muslims a little over 17 percent.

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The advent of franchisee politics in West Bengal

Bhattacharya's paper examines the 'franchisee politics' of West Bengal, tracing its roots to the left's agrarian reforms and its evolution under the Trinamool Congress. It argues that this model, which fuses business with politics, has limited the BJP's expansion in the State. It also explains how the BJP's polarisation tactics…

The Hindu

Watch | Why is the Hakki Pikki tribal community unhappy with the land given to them?

The Hindu visited a Hakki Pikki settlement of around 270 families at Bannerghatta National Park near Bengaluru

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Letters to The Editor — October 2, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to the Editor

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Congress believes in treating all religions equally, says K.S. Alagiri

TNCC president K.S. Alagiri urges Congress to explain stance on religion & reform; Mahatma Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi wanted to bring Dalits into mainstream; Vaidyanatha Iyer faced opposition for entering temple; Kamarajar appointed Dalit as Minister of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments; Alagiri urges Congress cadres to hoist flags; MP…

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Vellore and Tiruvannamalai editions of The Hindu’s Our State Our Taste witness good turnout

Tiruvannamalai's Our State Our Taste cooking competition saw an enthusiastic turnout, with participants showcasing their culinary skills. K. Kotteswari won the Vellore edition, while Mohana Priya won the Tiruvannamalai round. Celebrity chef Damu, alongside other judges, will decide the grand prize winner in the final on Dec 16, with ₹1…

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Global implication of row with Canada is awareness of nexus between separatism and organised crime: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed potential global impact of diplomatic falling out between New Delhi and Ottawa, following the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He focused on increased awareness of nexus between separatism and organized crime. He denied assumption that situation with Canada would complicate ties…

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People’s rights do not exist in isolation but they are intrinsically connected to one’s duties, says judge

SC judge Arvind Kumar delivers 3rd Advocate B.B. Deshpande Memorial Oration, stressing on the importance of duties in upholding fundamental rights. He draws parallels between ancient Hindu religious texts and modern Constitution, emphasizing the timeless wisdom of Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita in shaping moral and ethical fabric of India. Principles…

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