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Indian opposition accuses Modi of divisive rhetoric as religion sours polls

With India's mega-election underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding onto hope of seeing his ruling Hindu nationalist BJP win a third consecutive term. But ahead of the resumption of voting Monday, the opposition has accused India’s election watchdog of not doing enough to stop Modi's polarising claims.

Radio France Internationale

'Hindu Nation': Religion Trumps Caste In India Vote

Born at the bottom of the Hindu faith's rigid caste system, voters like Anil Sonkar will determine whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power next month.

International Business Times

Morning Digest: Kejriwal asked for ₹100 crore as kickbacks, ED tells SC; Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar booked for assaulting Maliwal, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 17, 2024

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PM Modi’s speeches sound surreal to people: Sitaram Yechury

Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) general secretary, shares insights on ongoing Lok Sabha election after four phases of polling.

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When the historic Civil Disobedience Movement rolled out on the east coast

Mahatma Gandhi's Civil Disobedience Movement expanded to Tamil Nadu with Rajaji leading a salt march in 1930.

The Hindu

Modi’s ‘Hindu-Muslim’ assertion amplified unchecked. Thanks to a media in coma

One must acknowledge that, as media strategists, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi are streets ahead of their opponents. It helps, of course, that they have a pliant mainstream media that is ever-ready to play along.

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‘I would like to see the private sector spend more money on research’

Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys and president of Infosys Science Foundation (ISF), spoke to The Hindu after the foundation announced certain changes to the Infosys Prize which includes lowering the upper age limit to 40 years.

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The pitch for subaltern secularism

The principal national parties are framing the general election in 2024 as a choice between subaltern Hindutva versus subaltern secularism

The Hindu

Three-day painting competition to encourage green thinking in Hyderabad

Hyderabad hosts 3-day painting competition by CII-IGBC & The Hindu at Hitex, promoting 'green thinking' among students.

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The Hindu Impact: Minister orders probe into chopping and burning of trees near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu Karnataka

Environmentalists and activists in Kodagu have raised an alarm over the alleged destruction of trees.

The Hindu

NISAR satellite will be able to monitor tectonic movements accurately, says ISRO chief

NISAR satellite is likely to be launched later in 2024; it can fully map the earth twice a month, measure water bodies, greenery, snow cover, monitor agricultural changes, desertification, and aid in the study of climate-related issues, says S. Somanath

The Hindu

The verdict in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case | Explained

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Special CBI Court sentences Dabholkar's murderers to life imprisonment, acquits masterminds due to lack of evidence - The Hindu explains.

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Posters of accused set on fire during protest against assault on used car seller in Kalaburagi

Pro-Hindu organizations protest brutal assault on car seller, criticize police and district administration for failing to maintain law and order.

The Hindu

Kanimozhi elected president of The Hindu Office and National Press Employees’ Union for third time

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi elected president of The Hindu Office and National Press Employees’ Union for third term.

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Modi Files Candidacy For India Election In Hindu Holy City

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday formally submitted his candidacy to recontest the parliamentary seat for the Hindu holy city of Varanasi in a general election he is widely expected to win.

The Hindu

Development has bigger say than religion on number of children a mother has

Discussion on Muslim fertility rates in India, influenced by socio-economic factors, government policies, and lack of awareness on family planning.

The Hindu

Stabilising India-Nepal ties in changing times

With regard to Nepal, the many concerns complicating the India-Nepal relationship need not be an insoluble migraine

The Hindu

EC inquires detailed probe into ‘attack’ by YSRCP’s sitting MLA on a common voter

Responding to the incident, Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena told The Hindu that the incident has come to the notice of the ECI and has ordered a detailed probe into it. He said that they have live webcasting footage from the Polling Station.

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Monday briefing: Modi’s re-election campaign isn’t going to plan. Here’s why he’s likely to win anyway

In today’s newsletter: The prime minister has crushed his challengers and is leaning into Islamophobia on the campaign trail to ensure a third victory, despite rising inequality

The Hindu

We need to hire and retain more women, build a pipeline of future women leaders: Saraswathi Kasturirangan

Saraswathi Kasturirangan, Chief Happiness Officer at Deloitte India, speaks to The Hindu about the importance that should be given to women’s mental health and the need to build a pipeline of future women leaders.

The Hindu

Clearing the confusion over ‘saptapadi’

A recent Supreme Court judgment only reiterated what a plain reading of a Section of the Hindu Marriage Act tells us

The Hindu

A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth

We must pay special attention to the Muslim girl’s education and work towards the educational and economic empowerment of Muslims

The Hindu

Tevaram, Divya Prabandam are vital for resurgence of India’s culture: Madras High Court

Madras High Court emphasizes the importance of Tevaram and Nalayira Divya Prabandam for preserving Hindu culture and temples.

The Hindu

THiS schools achieve 100% results in ICSE exams

Top schools in Bengaluru under The Hindu in School programme excel in class 10 and 12 exams with impressive results.

Salon

Hindu nationalism: Why U.S. should worry

Narendra Modi's likely election victory will mean worsening violence and repression — and not just in India

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