The first of the seven phases recorded an average approximate voter turnout of 68.31 per cent as per the latest figures, a slight decrease from the 2019 Lok Sabha phase one elections percentage of 69.43
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Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Nagaland, a new, Centre-endorsed movement for statehood within the state seems to be colouring electoral politics, diluting the state’s demand for the ‘Naga solution’
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The culture of politics in Nagaland today is the culmination of historical processes, the nature of political obligations, the effects of other political cultures from neighbouring states and, lastly, the impact of social media
Eastern Nagas have long sought a separate ‘state within a state’ as they feel discriminated by the Western Naga tribes that remain politically, economically and socially dominant
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On Friday, the ENPO declared a public emergency after their long-standing demand remained unfulfilled despite several rounds of discussions with the Union Home Ministry, resulting in mass boycott and a significant dip in voter turnout. Outlook looks at the history.
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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has taken a hit out as Western Media over “unfair” criticism of India during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Urging the need to stand up to such attacks and criticism, the union minister added that its time to "disabuse" them.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Congress seems to have been pushed on the backfoot with its senior leader Sam Pitroda suggesting a "US-like inheritance tax" in India amid row over PM Modi's remarks that the Congress has promised in its manifesto that it will "redistribute wealth" of country's people, a charge that the Grand Old party has been denying so far. Pitroda came under fire from the BJP and even PM Modi while the Congress distanced itself from his remarks. Reacting to Pitroda's remark, PM Modi on Wednesday said the Congress will 'impose inheritance tax', reiterating his stand that the party manifesto has 'Muslim League' stamp on it .
On the same day Iran launched its attack on Israel in response to the Damascus strikes, the Middle Eastern resumed its crackdown on women. As part of its new 'Nour' campaign, Iran's morality police reportedly extorted, harassed and arrested hundreds of women for disobeying the hijab law.
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Tamil Nadu, a bastion of Dravidian political ideology, has always been a difficult terrain for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
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The Bahujan Samaj Party remains an enigma, but it has come up with a very smart game plan for the Lok Sabha elections
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Can the 2024 Lok Sabha elections reverse the symbolic invisibilisation of Muslims from UP’s socio-political arena?
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Nagina Lok Sabha constituency in Bijnor district has emerged as a key battleground for the future of Dalit politics in Uttar Pradesh
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Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in the popular television series, Ramayan, flips the conventions of devotion on the campaign trail
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Politicians visiting Madhya Pradesh are making big promises to the people, but for the Adivasis, it’s still about Jal, Jungle, Jameen
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In the calm foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, there is a storm brewing between the BJP and the TMC. The voters are divided
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The BJP hopes to sweep Assam in the Lok Sabha polls riding on PM Modi and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s development and Hindutva agenda. The Opposition has constituency-specific strategies
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Are Kashmiris set to heed politicians' call to come out and vote in large numbers?
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While the Congress is deeply rooted in the city’s psyche, the BJP is eyeing 3.5 lakh Muslim voters
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Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada—districts in coastal Karnataka, which witnessed increased instances of polarisation in the last few years—have been the BJP’s stronghold
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Whether the Congress’ Rahul Gandhi or CPI’s Annie Raja wins, Wayanad has widened the chasm in the INDIA bloc
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The resurgence of swords reinforces Hindutva’s fondness for Rajput rulers and Kshatriya pride and identity
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The evolution from devotional egalitarianism to social justice
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Will the BJP’s desperate efforts to splinter the people along caste, religious, regional and linguistic fault lines bear fruit in Tamil Nadu’s western districts?
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Ayodhya, a city of stark contrasts, where the echoes of devotion mingle with the modern chaos of daily life
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Over 17,000 people have complained to the Election Commission of India, while Congress has demanded PM Modi’s immediate disqualification as candidate.
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Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) clash again in match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here are the three key matchups that will play a major role in deciding the flow of the game
As Varun Dhawan turns 37, here’s looking at some of his most popular films which you can rewatch today to have a fun time.
Zeenat Aman, in an Instagram post, recalled how she broke her mother's heart after she eloped with her husband Mazhar Khan.
Shekhar Suman and his son Adhyayan are set to share the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi.'
The sangeet festivities for Arti Singh and Deepak Chauhan were held on April 23, ahead of their wedding on April 25.
Zeenat Aman, in an Instagram post, recalled how she broke her mother's heart after she eloped with her husband Mazhar Khan.
Shekhar Suman and his son Adhyayan are set to share the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi.'
The sangeet festivities for Arti Singh and Deepak Chauhan were held on April 23, ahead of their wedding on April 25.
Celine Dion has been suffering from Stiff Person Syndrome since the past few months. However, she is battling it hard and, from what it seems, coming out victorious. She recently was featured on the cover of Vogue France. She opens up about the disease and how she is taking every day as it comes.
After having a successful career in front of the camera and behind the camera, Meg Bennett has left for her heavenly abode. She was just 75.
Here’s your weekly update of the latest OTT releases for the next few days, including ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ and ‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’.
Ahead of the season finale of 'Shogun', there have been rumours about the second season. Here's what we know.
Vicky Kaushal is all set to play Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in ‘Chhava’.
The beloved celebrity couple, Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary, have put an end to all rumours regarding the latter's pregnancy.
Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a sneak-peek from her recent vacation in Tanzania.
The upcoming streaming series ‘Ranneeti: Balakot and Beyond’, which stars Jimmy Shergill, Lara Dutta, Ashutosh Rana, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Prasanna, had its climax shot in the Serbian parliament. The series is based on the aftermath of the terror attack in Pulwama and the retaliatory action by the Indian Air Force.
'Beast' actress Aparna Das has tied the knot with 'Manjummel Boys' actor Deepak Parambol.
Actor Akshay Oberoi’s characters in ‘Dil Hai Gray’ and ‘Tu Chahiye’ embody a spectrum of moral ambiguity, akin to the concept of Yin and Yang.
"Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know", a short film by four students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), has been selected for La Cinef Competitive section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Actor Gulshan Devaiah has shed light on his unique approach to nutrition, advocating the practice of 'one meal a day' (OMAD). He also shared that he has excluded soups and spicy foods as they are "not ideal."
Filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday said producer Aditya Chopra and superstar Shah Rukh Khan are the "two pillars" in his life to whom he owes his 25-year career in cinema.
Vishal Bhardwaj recently talked about the success of Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’, and how there's an audience for films like that.
Actress Park Eun-bin may be collaborating with director Yoo In-shik. The two have previously worked on 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo.'
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