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Election In Pincodes: As polls near, shadow of Sandeshkhali looms over delta

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Since the turn of the year, the island of Sandeshkhali, 80km southeast of Kolkata and part of the Sunderbans delta, has been in the eye of a storm.

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Narendra Modi's Banswara speech, Sam Pitroda's tax remarks take centre stage in phase 2 election campaign

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As campaigning was drawing to a close, remarks by Congress leader Sam Pitroda on inheritance tax gave ammunition to Modi and other BJP leaders.

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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

UPDATE 2-India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination

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INDIA-SPICES/QUALITY (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination

BJP MP from Hathras Rajvir Diler passes away after prolonged illness

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Rajvir Diler was elected on the Hathras seat on a BJP ticket in 2019. For 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP denied him a ticket.

‘Who snatched mangalsutra of…’: Tejashwi Yadav attacks Narendra Modi over Pulwama, Covid

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said that most women were not able to afford gold because of soaring prices.

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Kerala’s Congress-Left political paradox: Nationally aligned, locally sparring

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As CM Vijayan faces a strong anti-incumbency factor in the state, he has few options but to go strong against Congress, setting aside electoral compulsions.

NSA Ajit Doval meets counterparts during security meet in Russia

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Ajit Doval emphasised that India will continue cooperation for countering misuse of information and communication technologies by terrorists and criminals.

Mamata Banerjee questions 7-phase Lok Sabha polls after Nitin Gadkari faints in rally: ‘Can you imagine…?’

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Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while speaking at an election rally in eastern Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.

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On ‘inheritance tax’ attack, Congress points to BJP leader's now-deleted post

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PM Narendra Modi has accused Congress of “dangerous intentions” regarding inheritance tax.

‘Shameful statement’: Sharad Pawar attacks PM Modi over his election speeches

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Sharad Pawar said the country’s prime minister was expected to lead all people and ensure everyone’s interests

‘Best manifesto by Congress in 70 years,’ says Mehbooba Mufti amid row over poll promises

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Mehbooba Mufti's remarks have come in the backdrop of PM Narendra Modi accusing the Congress party of favouring muslims through its manifesto.

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AI-powered app to assist people with mental health issues: Fortis Healthcare

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Fortis Healthcare CEO Ashutosh Raghuvanshi said ‘Adayu Mindfulness’ was more than an advancement in healthcare technology

‘Does Rahul Gandhi think he is a Maoist leader?’: Ex-PM Deve Gowda attacks Congress over wealth redistribution row

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The 90-year-old JD(S) supremo ridiculed the Congress manifesto claiming that only a party that is sure of never coming to power can make as many promises.

Lok Sabha election: Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Kannauj seat in Uttar Pradesh; to file nomination tomorrow

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Voting on the Kannauj seat will be held in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13.

Evening briefing: Rajnath claims Cong manifesto influenced by Sachar Committee report; what SC said on EVM-VVPAT case

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A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

INDIA bloc making one year-one PM formula to destroy country: Narendra Modi

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Amid raging controversy over ‘inheritance tax’, Narendra Modi said INDIA bloc has no PM face, making one year-one PM formula.

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Rajnath Singh attacks Congress over Sachar Committee report: ‘Counting of Muslims in…’

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Rajnath Singh alleged that the Congress manifesto indicates backdoor attempts to implement a religion-based quota if voted to power.

Can’t question EVMs solely on suspicion, says Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court said it cannot do much if the petitioners -- who demanded 100% cross-verification of votes cast on EVMs with VVPATs or going back to the ballot paper system -- were already prejudiced

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Nitin Gadkari faints during election rally in Maharashtra, provides update on his health

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Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted during an election rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district on Wednesday.

Congress leader behind manifesto counters Modi's claim: ‘Point out one paragraph’

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"Ask him (PM Modi) to point out one paragraph in the manifesto which will lead to the conclusion that we are appeasing any section," P Chidambaram said.

Chennai woman, 21, dies by suicide after her kin kill her husband in hate crime

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The woman, who was pursuing an engineering course, married a 22-year-old Dalit man, but her brother along with his four aides killed her husband on February 25

‘We can't control elections’: What Supreme Court said during EVM-VVPAT case hearing

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Election Commission clarifies doubts on EVM micro-controller and storage period; Supreme Court reserves verdict on cross-verification plea.

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Sam Pitroda’s remark on new tax fuels PM Modi’s new attack on Congress

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Jairam Ramesh distanced the Congress from Pitroda’s comments on inheritance tax, saying it was aimed at diverting attention from Modi’s malicious campaign

Lok Sabha elections 2024: List of states going to polls in 2nd phase of voting

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: The second phase of voting will be held on April 26 in 89 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union territories.

Rahul Gandhi calls caste census his life mission and Congress’ first task

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ‘wealth redistribution’ controversy

Pitroda’s remarks put spotlight on inheritance tax decades after it was scrapped

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The inheritance tax was scrapped in 1985 for failing to achieve objectives of reducing the unequal of wealth distribution and assisting states in financing development schemes

IMD issues red alert over severe heatwave; rainfall likely to bring relief in these states

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IMD predicts prolonged heatwave in East and South Peninsular India for next 5 days, with red alerts for Gangetic West Bengal.

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'Only a small amount': What Rahul Gandhi clarified on 'wealth redistribution'

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A major controversy erupted as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Congress promised to redistribute wealth to those who have more children.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam entry bookings for July open today: How to book tickets and other details

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TTD special entry darshan tickets: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam released July bookings and room quota for Tirumala and Tirupati online on Wednesday.