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The onset of the Indian monsoon, expected around June 1, could enhance the national mood alongside the eagerly awaited Lok Sabha and Assembly poll results. (PTI Image)

AA Edit | Timely onset of monsoon will be most welcome

The eagerly anticipated Indian monsoon may bring much-needed relief to drought-hit areas, coinciding with the crucial...

29 May 2024 12:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Jadavpur, West Bengal, Tuesday, May 28, 2024. (PTI Photo)

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Shikha Mukerjee | What's the plan of action after D-Day on June 4?

India awaits 2024 election results amid competing visions of future

29 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak speaks during a pertu rally at the Amersham and Chiltern Rugby club, in Amersham, on May 27, 2024 as part of the build-up to the UK general election on July 4. (Photo by Alastair Grant / POOL / AFP)

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Krishnan Srinivasan | Rishi Sunak's call for snap July polls may be...

With the Conservatives trailing Labour in the polls, Prime Minister Sunak hopes an early election will stabilise his...

29 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

For starters, the Supreme Court could instruct all state governments to catalogue all cases of custodial deaths in their jurisdictions and forward these to the highest judicial forum. (Representational image)

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AA Edit | Porsche case: Shame on docs

Pune incident challenges rule of law amid allegations of corruption

29 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Passersby look at the charred building of the Baby Care Hospital after a fire broke out here on Sunday, in east Delhi, Monday, May 27, 2024. Seven newborns were killed and five others injured in the incident, according to officials. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)

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AA Edit | Ignoring fire safety norms is proving very costly for India

Tragic fire incidents reveal negligence and greed behind safety lapses

28 May 2024 12:55 AM IST

Actor and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and players celebrate with families and friends after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 tournament at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

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AA Edit | IPL crowns a worthy champion

Shah Rukh Khan's KKR dominates with an unbeaten run, showcasing a perfect blend of batting, bowling, and fielding.

28 May 2024 12:49 AM IST

$In \RSS: The Long and Short of It,\ Mahadeva delves into the primary texts of Hindutva to uncover the underlying principles and potential impact on Indian society. (Image: Twitter)$ Opinion

Aakar Patel | What lies behind the ideology of the BJP and RSS: An...

Understanding Hindutva: Devanura Mahadeva's intellectual critique of RSS ideology

28 May 2024 12:44 AM IST

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Sanjaya Baru | Why poll forecasts risky amid the election circus

Prashant Kishor's misstep in Karan Thapar's studio exposes the risks of election forecasting

28 May 2024 12:33 AM IST

Britains main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer waits to make an address in Glasgow on May 24, 2024 to launch Scottish Labours campaign ahead of a general election on July 4. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)

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Kishwar Desai | Keir Starmer is the favourite on July 4; J.K. Rowling...

From the upcoming UK elections to the latest in royal wealth and literary festival controversies, prominent events...

27 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

ECs move to publish constituency-wise voting numbers addresses concerns over transparency and integrity in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. (PTI Image)

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AA Edit | EC disclosure welcome, but why was it so late?

Election Commission releases detailed vote count data amid calls for transparency

27 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

$Indian actress Anasuya Sengupta, Bulgarian director and screenwriter Konstantin Bojanov and Indian actress Omara Shetty pose during a photocall for the film \The Shameless\ at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2024. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP)$ Opinion

AA Edit | A Cannes salute for Indians

Indian films and talent shine at Cannes with wins in the Grand Prix and Best Actress categories, highlighting diversity...

27 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru, Indias first Prime Minister, whose vision and leadership laid the foundation for modern India. (DC File Image

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Mohan Guruswamy | India's good fortune to have had Nehru at the...

Remembering Jawaharlal Nehru: Sixty years since the passing of India's first Prime Minister

27 May 2024 12:05 AM IST