INDIA (National Affairs)
Election Commission ‘examining’ PM Modi’s ‘infiltrators’ remark: Report
Priyanka Gandhi hits back at PM Modi: My mother’s mangalsutra was sacrificed for country
At poll rallies in Chitradurga and Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituencies, where voting is scheduled on April 26, Priyanka accused Modi of making provocative statements whenever elections come to distract people.
Patanjali misleading ads: SC says looking at other FMCG firms too, flags ‘food for babies, children’
The court was hearing a contempt case against Patanjali for allegedly flouting its orders in a matter in which it has been sued by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
‘Modi govt denied visa extension saying reports crossed a line’: Australian journalist leaves India
Avani Dias said, while she obtained an extension for two months after "intervention from the Australian government", it was just 24 hours before her flight out of India
Congress tried to give reservation to Muslims by reducing SC/ST quota: Modi in Rajasthan
Says party tried this in Andhra Pradesh as pilot project, then tried to implement in across the country
India 4th largest military spender in 2023: SIPRI
The latest data showed that the United States, China and Russia remained the top three military spenders globally followed by India and Saudi Arabia.
Farmers’ body demands action against PM Modi over ‘redistribution of wealth’ remarks
In a statement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), which had led the farmers' protests of 2020-21, said the speech made by the PM in Rajasthan's Banswara was "highly provocative". It also appealed to all sections of people to maintain peace against any provocation.
SC to pronounce directions on pleas for cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPAT
Senior advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for the Election Commission, had submitted that EVMs are standalone machines and cannot be tampered with but possibility of human error cannot be ruled out.
Maharashtra came up with law on acquisition of ‘cessed property’ as tenants sat tight, landlords lacked money: SC
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud made the observations while dealing with a host of petitions filed by landlords who are up against the Maharashtra law.
INDIA (Community Affairs)
India's Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim as election campaign changes tack
‘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.
Decode Politics | PM Modi’s ‘Muslim quota’ attack on Congress: What lies beneath?
14 Muslim groups identified as backward were given 4% quota in united Andhra in 2004; UPA govt's 4.5% sub-quota within OBC pool was quashed by court in 2012, but Cong's 2014 manifesto talked of a similar move
Himanta Sarma campaigns in Muslim-dominated Nagaon after PM's 'wealth redistribution to Muslims' jibe
The tactically silent Indian Muslim voter
PM Modi speech row: How can 14% Muslims be a danger to 80% Hindus in India, asks NC leader Omar Abdullah
FOREIGN
US Senate approves potential TikTok ban
MUSLIM WORLD
Rafah family killed, injured in Israeli strike
EDITORIALS
The importance of Karnataka
Excessive restrictions: On poll-time curbs
Petition against poll-time curbs raises legitimate questions about public participation
OPED ARTICLES
Supreme Court intervenes on healthcare: Why insurance model isn’t enough
Hospitals and doctors have skewed incentives. Hospitalisation, prescriptions, tests and procedures, even if unnecessary, are rewarded. There can be no more dangerous conflict of interest for citizens seeking care.
‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza
Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of the death and destruction it leaves behind.
ECONOMIC / BUSINESS / FINANCE
Ban on MDH, Everest masala | India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong
The commerce ministry has also directed Indian embassies in both Singapore and Hong Kong to send a detailed report on the matter.
MEDIA DEBATE (Alternate Media)
Why BJP is hell bent to communalise election- Now Yogi says Congress will bring Sharia Law?
MEDIA DEBATE (Mainstream Media)
Smriti Irani Says 'Jijaji Ki Nazar Amethi Par Hai', What Will Rahul Gandhi Do Now? I Newshour Agenda
NEWS FROM RIGHT WING PUBLICATION
Congress leader Rashid Alvi backs former PM Manmohan Singh over his statement advocating the ‘first right’ on resources for Muslims
"Former PM Manmohan Singh said people in the last line have first right to resources, and factually, Indian Muslims are in the last line," Rashid Alvi said.
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