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Indian elections: 'A battle for the future of India's democracy'

Indians begin voting on Friday in what will be the world's biggest-ever election, with nearly a billion registered voters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP is seen as the favourite, but faces a challenge from a huge centre-left opposition coalition. We speak to Louise Tillin of the King's College…

France 24 · Apr 18, 2024

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh

Congress MP D. K. Suresh accuses BJP of hindering Bengaluru's development to favor investments in other states, in this exclusive interview with The Hindu ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Hindutva vs Dravidianism: Why Tamil Nadu resists the BJP

With the Lok Sabha polls just around the corner, many in Tamil Nadu seem to perceive this as an ideological fight between Dravidianism and Hindutva.

Newslaundry · Apr 18, 2024

Definitely possible to break BJP fortress in South Bengaluru: Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy

Under the scorching sun in the forenoon, Congress leader Sowmya Reddy is visiting residential buildings in Ejipura to meet voters during the first leg of her day long campaign. Bengaluru South is one of the biggest constituencies in Karnataka and in what has been touted as the “revenge election,” Ms.…

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024

The Gujarat government circular on regulating religious conversions to Buddhism and its implications | Explained

The Gujarat government recently issued a circular clarifying that Buddhism and Hinduism must be considered as two separate religions for religious conversions. We examine.

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024

Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer

As India votes starting April 19, Modi’s dreams of record win hinge on a part of the country long immune to BJP charms.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024

Jobs And Rights On Young Voters' Minds For India Polls

Around 130 million young adults aged 18 to 22 will be newly eligible to vote in India's national elections when polls open Friday -- more people than the entire population of Mexico.

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024

A faceoff leads to Home Minister P. Subbaroyan being divested of Police portfolio in 1947

Intra-party tussles in Tamil Nadu history, from Rajaji to Kamaraj, leading to political shifts and resignations.

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

Watch | Devdutt Pattanaik interview | Aryavarta: Heartland of Hindu imagination

Author Devdutt Pattanaik explains what is the concept of ‘Aryavarta’ and how it relates to the geography of the modern republic of India

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

INS Talwar seizes 940 kgs narcotics in Western Arabian Sea

INS Talwar seizes 940 kgs of narcotics in Arabian Sea, part of CMF's maritime security operations in Indian Ocean Region.

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024