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The 1992 Mahamakham tragedy at Kumbakonam and two accounts

Mahamakham tragedy of 1992 in Kumbakonam, where 48 died in a stampede, still haunts memories.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

How IIT Madras came to be established amid competition from southern States

IIT-Madras history from inception to Golden Jubilee, highlighting the efforts of leaders in establishing the prestigious institute.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Modi votes as mammoth Indian elections reach half-way mark

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday as India's multiphase general election hit the half-way mark after the Hindu nationalist leader mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric in incendiary speeches that have targeted the Muslim minority.

France 24 · May 7, 2024

PM Modi Votes As India's Marathon Election Heats Up

Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday in India's ongoing general election after giving several inflammatory campaign speeches accused of targeting minority Muslims.

International Business Times · May 7, 2024

Morning Digest | Polling to take place in 93 Lok Sabha seats in Phase 3 today; Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 7, 2024

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Of redemption and dreams coming true: Stories of India’s Olympic-bound relay teams

A low-down on the eight runners — four men and four women — who finished second in their respective qualifying heats at the World Athletics Relay to make the Olympic cut.

The Hindu · May 6, 2024

Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to win a third term, NPR visited some of his voter base in the north.

WEKU · May 6, 2024

Assam Lok Sabha polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men

Among the smaller parties, Gana Suraksha Party has given tickets to two women while Hindu Samaj Party, Gana Sangram Parishad, SUCI(C) and Voters Party have given to one each and there are three independents in the fray.

The Hindu · May 6, 2024

India’s animated video wars cause stir on the campaign trail

An animated video released by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was taken down from Instagram after it sparked a backlash for demeaning Muslims. The removal put a spotlight on what has been called a war of animated videos between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress…

France 24 · May 5, 2024

Morning Digest | H.D. Revanna arrested in abduction case; Centre lifts onion export ban, but conditions apply, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 5, 2024

The Hindu · May 5, 2024