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Centre has released Rs 3,454 crore for drought relief in Karnataka, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
The Congress leader, however, said that the amount was not enough for the state’s needs and that his government would continue to fight for arrears.
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Nomination of BJP Lok Sabha candidate from West Bengal’s Birbhum cancelled
Former Indian Police Service officer Debasish Dhar’s candidature was revoked as he had not produced a requisite “no dues” certificate from the state government.
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
Ghani was expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party for six years after he expressed disapproval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks about Muslims.
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Trinamool Congress complains to EC against ‘unscrupulous raid’ by CBI in Sandeshkhali
It sought guidelines stating that central investigative agencies should not act against political functionaries during elections.
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Arvind Kejriwal prioritising personal gain over national interest, says Delhi High Court
‘All that you are interested in is power,’ the court told the Delhi government in a case about school students not getting educational material and uniforms.
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Congress suspends Surat candidate days after his disqualification from Lok Sabha election
The rejection of Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination paved the way for the BJP’s Mukesh Dalal to win the seat unopposed on April 22.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
The High Court implicated the state government for involvement in the recruitment scam that has dominated the state’s politics over the last few years.
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‘Do not defer polling for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat’: Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah tell EC
The BJP, among others, had told the poll panel that candidates from Rajouri and Poonch were unable to file nominations after an arterial road was snowed under.
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
A case was filed against Sudhakar for bribery and undue influence on voters while Surya was charged with soliciting votes on religious grounds.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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BJP will never feel the need to change the Constitution’s basic structure: Rajnath Singh
The defence minister’s comments came after at least three Bharatiya Janata Party members hinted at changes to the Constitution if voted back to power.
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Delhi LG’s meeting with Kerala bishops a ‘blatant violation’ of poll code, Congress tells EC
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s office denied allegations that he met with the clergymen to curry favour for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha polls.
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SC rejects pleas seeking verification of all EVM votes with VVPAT slips
After a 2019 Supreme Court order, VVPAT slips from only five randomly selected polling stations in each Assembly segment are verified.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing