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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.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024

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

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

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

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024