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Congress suspends for 6 yrs Surat candidate, whose nomination form was rejected

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In a video message, Nilesh Kumbhani rejected criticism that he had gone incommunicado after the nomination fiasco

On Narendra Modi's ‘tight slap’ remark, Congress reminds ‘spanking’ by Supreme Court

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted the verdict was a "tight slap" to the Congress-led opposition which must "apologise" for creating distrust against EVMs.

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Congress leader refuses to be star campaigner: ‘Have no answers to Muslims’

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The Congress leader said he is disappointed that his party and the MVA did not field a single Muslim candidate in Maharashtra.

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Rahul Gandhi holds empty pot at Karnataka rally, takes ‘Chombu’ swipe at Narendra Modi's BJP

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Rahul Gandhi pointed out that there are three to four core issues in India including poverty, unemployment and price rise.

MCC violation: BJP’s Tejaswi Surya, K Sudhakar booked by election commission

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Officials said a case against Surya was filed at the Jayanagar police station in Bengaluru following his social media post allegedly soliciting votes on religious grounds

‘Indian students safe in US…': Ambassador Eric Garcetti amid concerns

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Garcetti said that the deaths of Indian students in the US had sparked concern within both the Indo-American community and the Indian populace.

Bihar school van catches fire, 10 children on way home sustain burn injuries

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Ten children were injured in Bihar's Saran district when a CNG-powered school van caught fire. The cause is unclear. Victims are receiving medical treatment.

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CBI seizes arms including foreign-made pistols, ammunition in Sandeskhali raid

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On January 5, an ED team was attacked in Sandeshkhali where it had gone to raid the premises of Shahjahan in connection with an alleged ration scam

Congress has Muslim League’s agenda, says Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

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Highlighting the achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah said the PM has ended terrorism and safeguarded the country

PM Modi's 'gratitude' after 2nd phase voting: 'Going to disappoint Opposition'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the 2nd phase voting on Friday, said youth and women are powering the strong NDA support.

Narendra Modi points to another video of Manmohan Singh speaking on Muslims: ‘I challenge all of them’

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PM Modi challenges Congress on Manmohan Singh's statement favouring Muslims, criticises media for ignoring evidence supporting his claims.

Germany eases small arms sales to India

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NSG bought its MP5s, manufactured by the German company Heckler & Koch, before the sale restrictions were imposed around 15 years ago

Bru migrants cast votes first for Lok Sabha poll after resettlement in Tripura

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Over 32,000 Bru migrants, also called the Reang, fled Mizoram to the bordering state of Tripura nearly in the wake of ethnic clashes with the majority Mizo tribe and came to Tripura in 1997

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Lok Sabha polls phase 2: Nearly 61% voter turnout till 7pm, Tripura tops list

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Tripura recorded the highest voter turnout in phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections followed by Chhatisgarh and West Bengal.

Evening briefing: WhatsApp's India exit threat; IMD's ‘warmest year’ warning amid heatwave, and more

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Lok Sabha election 2024 voting phase 2: Voter turnout in Rajasthan recorded at 64.07%

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Lok Sabha election 2024: Voting is underway in Barmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Kota, and others.

Lok Sabha elections: Left rattled by allegations of CPI(M) leader's plans to join BJP; Pinarayi warns partymen

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Kerala Chief minister's statement came a day after a BJP leader fired a salvo by revealing an alleged bid made to take Jayarajan into the saffron party's fold.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL for release of undertrials due to overcrowding in jails

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Delhi HC dismisses PIL for release of undertrials due to overcrowding in jails

WhatsApp threatens to exit India: What are new IT rules on tracing originator

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WhatsApp said the traceability provision is unconstitutional and against the fundamental right to privacy.

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Assam: BJP polling agent dies at booth, police suspects brain stroke

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The agent identified as Faruk Hussain Laskar fainted at a polling station in the Jalnachora area under Ramanathpur police station in Hailakandi on Saturday morning

Heatwave alert: IMD says this could be the warmest year ever

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In an interview with CNBC-TV18, DS Pai of the IMD said this year's maximum temperatures could overtake the record of 2023.

US imposes sanctions on 3 Indian firms for ‘illicit trade’ with Iran

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The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on three Indian companies for facilitating “illicit trade”.

Rahul Gandhi's sharp attack on PM Narendra Modi: ‘He will shed tears’

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Rahul Gandhi claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made some people billionaires.

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Bengal: CBI recovers arms, ammunition from Sandeshkhali house, NSG commandos deployed

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Sandeshkhali case: Raids were conducted in Sandeshkhali in connection with an attack on an ED team by a mob.

Shah reiterates UCC pledge, continues to find fault with Cong’s ‘pro-Muslim policies’

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Union home minister Amit Shah underlined the country would be run as per UCC, which he said was in line with the basic spirit of the Constitution

BJP welcomes SC verdict on pleas seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT cross-verification

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The petitions were filed by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) advocated for the counting of all VVPAT slips to ensure transparency

Lok Sabha election: Maharashtra sees nearly 55% voter turnout in phase 2

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Lok Sabha election 2024: The polling in the eight Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra began at 7 am.

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Bhupesh Baghel claims BJP workers stopped him from entering polling booth: ‘Their departure is certain’

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Of the eight assembly segments in the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency, polling in Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Keshkal and Kanker assembly segments will end at 3pm.

Supreme Court fumes at Bengal BJP leader delaying hearing on election petition

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Since Kalyan Chaubey cited AIFF and IOA engagements to seek dates, Supreme Court said it could release him from the posts to let him focus on the election plea

Lok Sabha election 2024 voting phase 2: Voter turnout in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85%

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Lok Sabha election voting phase 2: Polling is underway in Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Mathura.