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Jagan Mohan Reddy, sister YS Sharmila fire fresh salvos at each other amid election frenzy

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Sharmila, at every public rally, has been raising the issue of Vivekananda’s murder and the alleged “role of Avinash Reddy in it with the support of Jagan”

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Supreme Court's ultimatum to BJP leader in poll hearing

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Supreme Court reprimands BJP leader Kalyan Chaubey for delaying election petition on West Bengal polls, threatens action and possible removal from sports posts.

Polling agent among five dead in Kerala during 2nd phase of Lok Sabha election

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A voter at Madakkathara in Thrissur district said the slow voting process at some booths exposed those like him to the extreme heat conditions.

Congress will continue with campaign on greater use of VVPATs: Jairam Ramesh

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The Congress was not a party, directly or indirectly, to the petition on VVPATs rejected by the Supreme Court today, party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said.

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Latest News, Live Updates Today April 26, 2024: Trump VP prospect Kristi Noem faces backlash as she admits to killing 'worthless' puppy and goat: ‘You’re disgusting'

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Castes from Muslim communities ‘intentionally’ included in backward classes, claims BJP

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“In the reservation system that was given under the Mandal commission, some castes in the Muslim community were included in the backward classes,” said Hussain.

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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 64% voter turnout recorded, says Election Commission

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Tripura recorded highest voter turnout in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls, according to Election Commission, even as nearly half of Bengaluru's voters stayed away

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.