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Why a Sri Lankan island is sparking an Indian election controversy

PM Modi claims former Congress government sneakily gifted Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. But the truth is complex.

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Morning Digest | Number of women candidates contesting Lok Sabha elections grew 16-fold from 1957 to 2019; Onion traders cry foul over underpriced exports to UAE, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 8, 2024

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Katchatheevu island | Sirima’s call to Indira Gandhi saved negotiations from getting derailed, according to 2003 Sri Lankan book

A telephone call from Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Sirima R.D. Bandaranaike to her Indian counterpart Indira Gandhi in January 1974 may perhaps be considered to have saved the bilateral negotiations on the contentious Katchatheevu islet issue from getting derailed

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100 years old and still voting

Of the country’s over 2.18 lakh registered centenarian voters, Haryana is home to 10,947. In a bid to uncover their vast experience with India’s evolving democracy, Ashok Kumar visits three such women, who recount past elections and reveal polling plans for the upcoming one

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Taking name of Ram, BJP spreading agenda of Nathuram: Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar

Kanhaiya Kumar criticizes BJP for using Ram's name for divisive politics, defends Congress against dynasticism accusations.

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Elections that shaped India | 1989: When Indian politics turned on its head

The downfall of the Indian National Congress in the late 1980s marked the beginning of coalition politics in India.

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A retrospective on Abu Abraham shines the light on his genius

Abu Abraham's retrospective exhibition at Durbar Hall Art Gallery showcases legendary political cartoons resonating with India's history.

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Elections that shaped India | The rise of the Telugu Desam Party

In its series exploring the important elections in the past, The Hindu examined the Telugu Desam Party’s rise under N.T Rama Rao in 1982-83, and its effect on regional and national politics.

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Elections that shaped India | Janata Party wave takes over in 1977

Indira Gandhi's controversial Emergency era and policy choices led to her stunning defeat in the 1977 elections.

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Ramesh Chennithala interview | ‘Political climate is in favour of Congress in Kerala this time’

Ramesh Chennithala leads Congress's Kerala Lok Sabha campaign with hopes of winning all 20 seats, including Alappuzha.

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Elections that shaped India | Indira Gandhi’s 1971 victory and the Congress shift towards socialism

The 1971 Lok Sabha elections marked a split in the Congress party, leading to Indira Gandhi's victory and Bangladesh's liberation.

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Modi govt. scared of uttering the word ‘China’, says Congress

Congress asked why the Modi government cannot utter a word against China if it can display a “muscular” attitude on Katchatheevu.

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Elections that shaped India | 1967 elections and the rise of Indira Gandhi

Succession battles post Nehru's death led to internal strife, Congress' decline, and Indira Gandhi's rise to power.

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Katchatheevu | What is the controversy all about?

Prime Minister Modi revives Katchatheevu issue, sparking political tensions in Tamil Nadu ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Read what is the Katchatheevu controversy all about.

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10 Influential World Leaders Who Shaped History

Explore the lives and legacies of influential political leaders like Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Winston Churchill.

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Bengali writer says election time now is hardly different from what he saw in the 1970s

Renowned Bengali writer Amar Mitra reflects on the unchanged political atmosphere in West Bengal, comparing past and present elections.

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OBC leaders extend unconditional support for Congress

An umbrella organisation of OBC outfits called on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday and announced its “unconditional support” to the INDIA bloc.

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BJP prefers to slowly infiltrate regional parties and dilute their vote bank, says VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan

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I’ve spent a lifetime dreading the loss of a parent. And now it’s finally happened

I am shocked at how shocked I am. Why are we so unprepared when the inevitable comes to pass, asks Adrian Chiles

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