Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election In India’s only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM. Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2024
While BJP banks on Modi factor and Hindu vote consolidation to win Bengaluru Central, Congress depending on anti-incumbency and minority votes The Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency houses both the IT corridor and some of the areas densely populated with urban poor and crumbling civic infrastructure. However, the ongoing Lok Sabha polls seem to be dominated by the “Modi factor” and the “Congress’ guarantees”. The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
Congress accuses PM Modi of ‘hate speech’, dares him to point to Hindu-Muslim references in manifesto Congress challenges PM Modi on wealth redistribution to Muslims in manifesto, accusing him of spreading lies for power. The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
The Hapur story: cow, Muslim, and the bovine economy The Muslim Rajput and Hindu Rajput-dominated villages hit the headlines in 2018 when Qasim, a cattle trader, was lynched on the boundary of the two villages and self-styled cow vigilantes grievously injured a witness; Muslims in Hapur say they have become used to living in fear and dealing with the… The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice EC issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
Morning Digest | ECI orders re-polling in 11 Manipur booths on April 22; Pakistan govt to deploy army to maintain peace during key by-elections today, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 21, 2024 The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of Hindu saints and seers at IGI stadium in Delhi on April 21 Delhi BJP hosts mega conclave of Hindu priests and saints to celebrate Hindu new year and Ram temple construction. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
Il Volo may score in the Nilgiris 2000 Guineas Il Volo favored to win Nilgiris 2000 Guineas in Udhagamandalam races, with Authentic Bell and Black Label close behind. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
Amid recruitment scams and rising power bills, BJP hopes to hold on to its Jammu stronghold Jammu Lok Sabha seat mainly comprises the plains and the Hindu-majority belt in Samba, Reasi and Jammu districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
In Bengaluru North, BJP banks on ‘Modi factor’ while Congress hopes to draw from ‘clean image and intellectual calibre’ of its candidate However, many voters in the constituency The Hindu spoke to raised concerns over inaccessibility of MPs. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
Vishnu Deo Sai interview | ‘When Congress was in power, Naxals believed their own government was ruling’ Chhattisgarh Chief Minister discusses BJP's electoral prospects and stance against Naxals in interview with The Hindu. The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024
Left a safer bet than Congress, its leaders not turncoats: Sitaram Yechury CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury criticizes Congress, Modi government, and media bias in exclusive interview with The Hindu. The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024
India votes in first phase of marathon election as Modi seeks third term Polls have closed in the first of seven phases that covered 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories. Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2024
Electoral bond not poll issue; people understand intent was to ensure clean money coming to politics: Tejasvi Surya Tejasvi Surya, incumbent MP from Bengaluru South, who is recontesting, made a pit stop to savour lunch at a BJP worker’s house in Koramangala. Days after he was heckled at a meeting over Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Niyamita bank scam, an unfazed Mr. Surya interacted with the party workers over food before… The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024
Newslaundry · Apr 19, 2024 First phase of LS polls: Sporadic violence in Bengal, 3 injured in Manipur Media reports pointed to sporadic violence in parts of West Bengal and a shooting incident in Manipur as 102 Lok Sabha seats – across 21 states and union territories – went to polls in the first phase of the general elections on Friday.
The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024 Tiruchi’s transgender voters hope for better employment opportunities The day began early for transgender entrepreneur G. Kajol as they reported for duty at 4 a.m. as polling agent of the DMK at Ward 13 booth in Principal Saranathan Hindu Corporation Elementary School on Butterworth Road
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024 ‘Messianic spell’: how Narendra Modi created a cult of personality Experts say Indian PM is hoping to be ‘bigger than Gandhi’ as he aims to win a third term in office
The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024 Shashi Tharoor interview | ‘Only guarantee we have got from Modi is that his promises will all be broken’ Shashi Tharoor seeks fourth term in Lok Sabha, faces tough battle with BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram constituency.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2024 Nearly a billion people to vote as India kicks off colossal elections India on Friday launched the largest elections in human history, with ruling Hindu nationalists expected to win a third term in power with an even larger majority than in 2019.
The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024 What is the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex dispute? | Explained The Hindu explains the dispute at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar Madhya Pradesh.
France 24 · Apr 19, 2024 Hindu nationalist Modi eyes third term as India votes in six-week election India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024 Voting begins in India’s election with Modi widely expected to win third term First phase in world’s largest democratic exercise begins, with 969 million people eligible to vote over six-week period
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024 Hindu Nationalist Modi The Favourite As India Votes India begins voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines.
The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024 The quiet heroes behind the electoral bonds stories Reporters who file daily stories are the ones who make the big stories possible
France 24 · Apr 18, 2024 A referendum on Modi? India votes as BJP looks to extend 10-year grip on power A world record of 969 million citizens are called to the polls for what some see as a referendum on one man. India is about to embark on the world's biggest election, staggered over seven weeks, with Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist BJP expected to extend its solid lead in parliament.…