Religious Tensions Escalate In Varanasi Ahead Of Indian Elections Varanasi's Hindu-Muslim tensions under BJP rule raise concerns about religious harmony and minority rights in India. Top News · May 1, 2024
In India’s election, a flash drive, sex abuse videos – and a missing MP An MP from party allied with Prime Minister Modi’s BJP in Karnataka State is at the centre of sexual abuse allegations. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024
How could Modi even ask for votes for Prajwal Revanna, asks Asad Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes PM Modi for supporting accused in sexual harassment case, questions his integrity and naari shakti slogan. The Hindu · May 1, 2024
In Baramati, Ajit and Sunetra’s ‘double engine growth’ vs sympathy for saheb and Supriya Under a full moon, a tractor’s light bounces off chairs wet from a drizzle at an election meeting in Late village, about 22 kilometres from western Maharashtra’s Baramati. The power supply was cut an hour before NCP chief Ajit Pawar’s nephew Yugendra Pawar got up to urge the audience to… Newslaundry · Apr 30, 2024
A massive ‘sex abuse’ case hits a general election, but primetime doesn’t see it as news India’s Lok Sabha polls have been hit by horrifying allegations of sexual abuse against one of the candidates in the fray in Karnataka. Newslaundry · Apr 30, 2024
‘Vote after marriage’: Around 70 lakh eligible women voters missing from UP’s electoral rolls On a scorching afternoon in Malkapur village in western UP’s Baghpat, Nirmala arrives in an e-rickshaw to work at a wheat farm, along with her husband Mahesh and their four children. Newslaundry · Apr 29, 2024
Mandate 2024, Ep 2: BJP’s ‘parivaarvaad’ paradox, and the dynasties holding its fort In one election after another, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wooed large chunks of the Indian electorate with the idea that the dynastic rule of his “corrupt” political rivals has come to an end under his government. Newslaundry · Apr 29, 2024
"Why is PM Modi silent?" asks Priyanka Gandhi on Prajwal Revanna's alleged obscene video case Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday attacked the JDS alleging that heinous crimes had been committed by Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna that have ruined the lives of hundreds of women. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2024
‘His duty to protect all sections’: DK Shivakumar on PM’s Muslim remarks Fourteen seats in Karnataka have finished voting in the second phase and the rest will go to polls on May 5. Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar spoke to TNM’s editor-in-chief Dhanya Rajendran about the Congress’s poll prospects and slammed PM Narendra Modi for his incendiary remarks. He also… Newslaundry · Apr 29, 2024
Modi weaponised Indian diaspora politically: Smita Sharma From the BJP manifesto promise to integrate Lord Ram into the Indian diplomatic agenda to the party’s claim that PM Narendra Modi had stopped the Ukraine war, the foreign policy touch to the Lok Sabha poll campaign is unprecedented. Newslaundry · Apr 29, 2024
MP CM says Priyanka is ‘exploiting a fake surname’ Mohan Yadav has attacked Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the Gandhi family for exploiting the “fake” Gandhi surname to garner votes. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal Supreme Court is likely to hear the special leave petition of the West Bengal govt challenging the Calcutta HC order on termination of jobs of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
Two people conspicuous by absence at Sirsi rally Absentees at Modi rally in Sirsi, Hegde sulking over ticket denial, rumors of Hebbar joining Congress. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
Attempts underway to bring outsiders to helm in Odisha govt: Nadda J P Nadda urges Odisha to end 24-year BJD rule, highlighting BJP's development initiatives and concerns about outsiders in government. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Turnout and tropes: On phase two voter turnout and election rhetoric A comparative assessment of polling in the second phase of the general election follows earlier trends
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Biggest lie of the decade, says Kishan on Cong. charge on quota He accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of leading the disinformation campaign where even the public meeting speech of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Siddipet has been distorted to portray as if the saffron party was against reservations.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 BRS alone can foil attempts to make Hyderabad a Union Territory, says KTR Alleging that the BJP was planning to change the Constitution, he accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hurting sentiments of the people of Telangana.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Modi must clarify unfulfilled promises to Telangana before launching his poll campaign: CM Revanth CM Revanth Reddy accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deliberately neglecting the State by failing to approve projects promised in the AP Reorganisation Act of 2014, during a road show.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Can’t Akhilesh find a candidate not from his family, asks Shah Amit Shah targeted Akhilesh Yadav over dynasty politics, asking whether the Opposition party could not find any ‘Yadav’ candidate from outside his family.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Siddaramaiah says Congress is not disrespectful of kings, queens Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denies PM Modi's claims of Congress disrespecting kings and queens, emphasizing celebration of historical figures.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Will the ‘rebel’ candidate impact the election outcome? Shivamogga, a place known for lush green landscapes and tourist attractions including the world-famous Jog Falls, is witnessing an interesting contest in the current Lok Sabha elections. Besides candidates from two national parties — the BJP and the Congress — a former BJP Minister is in the fray as an…
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Siddaramaiah seeks votes for Mrinal, Priyanka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addresses poll rally in Belagavi, accuses PM Modi of lying for political gain. Choose wisely.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Reject Congress, its allies as they did not attend Pran Pratishtha at Ram Mandir, says Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes Congress leaders, praises Ram Mandir inauguration, and condemns Congress alliance with outlawed organization, in Kalaburagi.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 In Goa, a dominant BJP faces a severely atrophied Congress The wonderfully ironic inscription — Aiz Maka, Falea Tuka (literally ‘Today, me; Tomorrow, you!’) — on the gate of the graveyard of St. Thomas Church in North Goa’s Aldona sounds like the title of a Spaghetti western.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 PM Modi says Congress is looking for new pretext for impending defeat after court ruling on EVMs Prime Minister Modi criticizes Congress for blaming EVMs, warns against voting for INDI Alliance in 2024 elections.