Politics
September 28, 2024
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Haryana: Caste as the swing factor

Agrarian issues dominated the Lok Sabha election in Haryana and are expected to influence the outcome of the Assembly election too as a large proportion of rural households in the State are dependent on agriculture. Also, with multiple contenders vying for the Dalit vote this time, there is significant interest in how the Dalit community, […]

Politics
September 28, 2024
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'If Jagan Reddy visits Tirumala…': Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP chief in war of words amid Tirupati laddoo row

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy cancelled his visit to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, accusing the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government obstructing his visit to the temple. However, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused Reddy of “spreading false information”. “Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed that the government obstructed his visit to Tirumala…No one […]

Politics
September 27, 2024
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Which Battleground State Voters Could Sway the Election?

It’s no secret that the political sentiments of Americans follow lines of race and ethnicity, education and age. But what makes presidential elections so competitive is how these demographic groups often balance each other out. Voters in key states in 2020 In 2024, this delicate equilibrium is key to understanding the seven battleground states where, […]

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September 27, 2024
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Divisive politics is denting India’s global image, hurting diplomatic interests

On September 23, the government of Bangladesh protested Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Jharkhand, where he had targeted “infiltrators” and referred to them as Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. Accusing the opposition of sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators, he had vowed that if the BJP came to power “every infiltrator will be hanged upside down”. Shah’s comments were […]

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September 27, 2024
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Saif Ali Khan cheers 'impressive transformation' of Rahul Gandhi in public eye: ‘I like a brave and honest politician…’

Saif Ali Khan lauded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday for engineering a ‘impressive transformation’ in public perception. The popular Bollywood actor also dubbed several leading personalities — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi — as “brave politicians”. Khan however shied away from declaring support for any party and insisted that he was “not ready” to […]

Politics
September 27, 2024
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MUDA case: Lokayukta police register FIR against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, wife, others

Lokayukta police on Friday, September 27, registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife and others in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, official sources have said. The development comes two days after a Special Court in Bengaluru ordered a Lokayukta police investigation against Siddaramaiah and others […]

Politics
September 27, 2024
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Delhi University student elections: A microcosm of Indian politics

Elections to the world’s largest student body, the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU), are more than just an annual student exercise; they reflect India’s broader political landscape, where identity, representation, and national ideologies converge. On September 27, students across 52 colleges and faculties affiliated with DUSU will vote to elect their representatives. This election not only […]