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Understanding how Muslims get reservations in India

What have been the various efforts to grant reservation to Muslims in India, especially in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh? The Hindu explores.

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India election: fears that Modi’s BJP will polarise voters in fight for key state

Muslims worry Modi’s party will rely on familiar tactics of drawing on religious divisions as it battles Congress to to retain seats in Karnataka

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Morning Digest | 1,202 candidates in fray in phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections; SC verdict today on whether EVM system is transparent enough for fair elections, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 26, 2024

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Economy takes centre stage as India heads to the polls

India has kicked off its marathon elections, with nearly a billion people eligible to cast ballots. High on voters' minds will be issues relating to the country's economy. How has the world's most populous nation and fifth-biggest economy fared since the 2014 elections that brought Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…

France 24

Kharge refuses to identify LDF as Congress’s main rival in Kerala, focusses attack on PM Modi

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge criticises Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalism, focuses on anti-BJP platform, and reaffirms commitment to repealing CAA.

The Hindu

‘Ugly speech’ but not a surprise: Modi accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric on campaign trail

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign speech over the weekend calling the country’s Muslims “infiltrators” has sparked an outcry ahead of the second phase of the multiphase vote. But while Irfan Nooruddin from Georgetown University concedes it was incendiary, he notes that it comes as no surprise.

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A symbol that has been the face of a regional heavyweight for 66 years

The history and significance of the DMK's iconic 'rising sun' symbol in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

The Hindu

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If elected, will complete Yettinahole project, tertiary treatment of K.C. Valley and H.N. Valley projects, says Raksha Ramaiah

Raksha Ramaiah, from the influential M.S. Ramaiah family, who run a bunch of educational institutes and hospitals in Bengaluru and Chickballapur districts, is running as a candidate of the Congress party in Chickballapur Lok Sabha seat. The Hindu caught up with him for a chat ahead of polling day on…

The Hindu

Fr. Paul Thelakat interview | ‘If BJP gets majority, the future of India will be very bleak’

Former Syro-Malabar Church spokesperson and editor Fr. Paul Thelakat discusses Christian-Muslim relations, 'Love Jihad', CAA, and Lok Sabha elections with The Hindu.

The Hindu

Watch | How do the BJP and Congress manifestos compare? | THoughtcast

In the first episode of THoughtcast hosted by Narayan Lakshman, The Hindu’s Nistula Hebbar and Sandeep Phukan discuss the manifestos released by BJP and Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu

Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad: ‘If a Hindu is killed by another Hindu, BJP is least bothered, but...’

Karnataka’s Labour Minister Santosh Lad claimed that around 13,000 women have been reported missing in India, but BJP leaders are least bothered.

The Hindu

Narendra Modi accused of stirring tensions as voting in India continues

Opposition says prime minister targeting Muslim minority with ‘hate speech’ and violating election rules

The Guardian - UK

Modi’s anti-Muslim barbs always fly before polls

Narendra Modi’s speech in Rajasthan equating Muslims with “infiltrators” and “those with more children” counts among the most direct insults of the country’s largest minority by the Prime Minister while appealing for votes. But it’s certainly not his first, and could even be seen as a logical end to a…

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India's Modi Accused Of Targeting Muslims In Election Speech

India's main opposition Congress party filed a complaint to the Election Commission Monday accusing Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "blatantly targeting" minority Muslims in a campaign speech.

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Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election

In India’s only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM.

The Hindu

While BJP banks on Modi factor and Hindu vote consolidation to win Bengaluru Central, Congress depending on anti-incumbency and minority votes

The Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency houses both the IT corridor and some of the areas densely populated with urban poor and crumbling civic infrastructure. However, the ongoing Lok Sabha polls seem to be dominated by the “Modi factor” and the “Congress’ guarantees”.

The Hindu

Congress accuses PM Modi of ‘hate speech’, dares him to point to Hindu-Muslim references in manifesto

Congress challenges PM Modi on wealth redistribution to Muslims in manifesto, accusing him of spreading lies for power.

The Hindu

The Hapur story: cow, Muslim, and the bovine economy

The Muslim Rajput and Hindu Rajput-dominated villages hit the headlines in 2018 when Qasim, a cattle trader, was lynched on the boundary of the two villages and self-styled cow vigilantes grievously injured a witness; Muslims in Hapur say they have become used to living in fear and dealing with the…

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Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

EC issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ECI orders re-polling in 11 Manipur booths on April 22; Pakistan govt to deploy army to maintain peace during key by-elections today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 21, 2024

The Hindu

Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of Hindu saints and seers at IGI stadium in Delhi on April 21

Delhi BJP hosts mega conclave of Hindu priests and saints to celebrate Hindu new year and Ram temple construction.

The Hindu

Il Volo may score in the Nilgiris 2000 Guineas

Il Volo favored to win Nilgiris 2000 Guineas in Udhagamandalam races, with Authentic Bell and Black Label close behind.

The Hindu

Amid recruitment scams and rising power bills, BJP hopes to hold on to its Jammu stronghold

Jammu Lok Sabha seat mainly comprises the plains and the Hindu-majority belt in Samba, Reasi and Jammu districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Hindu

In Bengaluru North, BJP banks on ‘Modi factor’ while Congress hopes to draw from ‘clean image and intellectual calibre’ of its candidate

However, many voters in the constituency The Hindu spoke to raised concerns over inaccessibility of MPs.

The Hindu

Vishnu Deo Sai interview | ‘When Congress was in power, Naxals believed their own government was ruling’

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister discusses BJP's electoral prospects and stance against Naxals in interview with The Hindu.

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