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There were 135 women candidates in the first phase of elections, 100 in the second phase and 123 in the third – bringing the total to 358 out of 4,162 candidates – 8.6 per cent.
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While the Hindu population shrunk in India, the share of minorities, including Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Sikhs, went up. However, as per an EAC-PM study, the number of Jains and Parsis in the population mix also logged a decrease, with the latter registering a "stark" decline.
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Lok Sabha Elections LIVE Updates: Businessmen Ambani and Adani have been dominating headlines in the election season since Wednesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a surprise move and attacked Congress using these industrialists' names. Until now, the names of Adani and Ambani had been used by the Congress to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government at the Centre. In other news, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged complaint with Election Commission of India against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari and others, alleging BJP leaders' confession on camera that Sandeshkhali's rape accusations were concocted.
Concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there, Biden, in an interview with CNN, said the US was still committed to Israel's defense and would supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms, but that if Israel goes into Rafah, “we're not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used.”
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Insulin, Inheritance Tax, eating fish...such frivolous issues are grabbing headlines in this vision-less election. But Outlook's reporters, who are travelling across the country, will continue to bring you stories on unemployment, health, education, corruption, violence against women and issues that matter the most to voters, in this edition.
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In the time of polarisation politics and othering, how to respond to the banality of hate?
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Heat wave, voter apathy and cyclic migration are blamed for the poor voter turnout in Bihar. Political parties are clueless about what impact will it have on election results
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Did an independent candidacy elevate Pappu Yadav’s stature? Voices from the ground say so
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Karnataka’s Hubballi has been the BJP’s ‘gateway to the south’ and remains a hotbed for communal polarisation, as the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad head to Lok Sabha polls on May 7
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Parched farmers will decide who will win in the Mysuru and Mandya regions of Karnataka
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The Katkari community in Raigad district has been facing issues like cyclic migration, no rights over forest land, and a dearth of basic facilities. But these concerns don’t find mention in the high-pitched political debates
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma enjoys popularity both as an administrator and a politician despite his relentless anti-Muslim rhetoric
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Muslim ghettos in Ahmedabad are dilapidated and neglected
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Two-time MP from Varanasi, Narendra Modi, is sculpting the eternal city in his image
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Peaking water scarcity and pervasive groundwater contamination have increased migration from many districts of Rajasthan.
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Residents of the tribal district of Gadchiroli resist development models that destroy the environment
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The newly carved-out constituency of Anantnag-Rajouri is set to witness a very close contest
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Personal attacks, lower voter turnout and the BJP’s determined campaigning: how has Kerala voted this time?
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Students protesting in American universities are asking the US government to rethink its policy towards Israel
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America is the only power that can persuade Israel to stop a ground invasion of Rafah. A refusal to send US arms will force Netanyahu to re-think his current stand. But will Biden bite the bullet?
Elon Musk's xAI On Track To Secure $18 Billion Funding This Week: Report
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Real Madrid have won four matches despite conceding the first goal in the Champions League this season, the most by a side in a single campaign since 2016-17 (five) when they went on to lift the trophy
Rashmika Mandanna has now joined Salman Khan in Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Sikandar', which is being helmed By A R Murugadoss.
On Vijay Deverakonda’s 35th birthday, here’s looking at some of the most heartwarming gestures that he has done over the years for his diehard fans. These gestures will surely will your hearts.
If you’re looking at how to get the perfect black-outfit look for this season, then look no further. On his 35th birthday, here’s looking at a few of Vijay Deverakonda’s all-black outfits which you can carry for any occasion.
'Aavesham' OTT Release: Fahadh Faasil starrer action comedy is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
One of the dilemmas that most people come across is whether they should live in a big city or shift to a smaller city after their retirement. When it comes to cost-cutting, smaller cities may seem attractive, but there’s more to it!
On The Tiger Trail: Exploring The Untamed Beauty Of Ranthambore
The 2024 Met Gala bloomed with ‘The Garden of Time’ theme. Here’s a look at the highlight looks and where Indian fashionistas stood.