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Demographic shifts and the rise of Hindutva in Kanniyakumari district

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 03:09
Kanniyakumari holds a distinctive place in Tamil Nadu’s political history. Despite nearly six decades of Dravidian dominance in the State, it became the first district to elect a Hindutva-backed candidate as early as 1989, when V. Balachandram of Hindu Desam won the Padmanabhapuram constituency
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Hanuman Jayanti: Muslim residents offer buttermilk to Hindu devotees in Kadapa days after clashes

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:58
The Collector and SP held negotiations between the two communities and increased police deployment for the procession
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Government raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:53
The higher duties could dampen demand in the world’s second-largest consumer of precious metals, although they may help narrow India’s trade ‌deficit and support the rupee, one of Asia’s worst-performing currencies
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Watch: From MGR to EPS: The long history of revolts in Dravidian politics

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:31
With discomfort in the AIADMK showing no signs of subsiding, after former School Education Minister and veteran leader K.A. Sengottaiyan was divested of party posts following his call for the return of estranged leaders, it is a timely moment to revisit some of the most significant uprisings within Tamil Nadu’s two major Dravidian parties.
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Why no FIR by Rajasthan SOG in NEET paper leak case, asks Congress

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:22
The Congress leaders said here that the Bharatiya Janata Party government had tried to suppress the matter for several days instead of finding out the truth
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Mahatma Gandhi, his Salem visit and philately

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:16
The philatelic museum, which was set up in January 1997, exhibits commemorative stamps and first day postal covers issued by India and a host of countries including those in African and Caribbean regions on Gandhiji. It also showcases a reclining teakwood chair used by Gandhiji during his stay in Salem.
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Watch: DMK MLA and LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin’s maiden speech in T.N. assembly

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:16
Leader of Opposition and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin addressed the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday and revived the anti-Sanatan pitch. He also reiterated call for its eradication
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U.P. BJP announces State-wide protest over Samajwadi Party MP’s comment against PM Modi

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:14
U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath described the comment as an insult to the trust of 145 crore countrymen and the democratic dignity of India
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Dharmendra Pradhan’s mind in Odisha while his body in Delhi, BJD charges over NEET paper leak

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:08
If Mr. Pradhan is unable to fulfil his ministerial responsibilities, he should immediately resign on moral grounds, the regional party demands
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FIR filed after videos show Bajrang Dal workers assaulting man over ‘love jihad’

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:02
Bhopal Additional Commissioner of Police, Crime, Monika Shukla told The Hindu that the police have launched an investigation into the case and that the accused were yet to be identified
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J&K L-G Manoj Sinha hardens stand on drug peddlers, days after Minister opposes demolitions of properties in Kashmir

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 01:59
With Mr. Sinha hardening his stand, the J&K police on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) stepped up actions against the accused in Kashmir
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U.P. CM pushes to prioritise work-from-home, lays special emphasis on the use of public transport

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 01:54
The Chief Minister urged the people of the State to align with the Prime Minister’s appeal
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Diplomacy and sustainability- dialogues for the future

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 01:26
The Hindu Group, in association with Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), will host The Hindu Diplomacy & Sustainability Dialogues 2026 on May 13 at SIMATS, Chennai
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NEET-UG examination 2026: One suspect arrested from Nashik

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 23:31
The accused is said to be from Nashik’s Nandgaon village and has been pursuing BAMS
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AIADMK rebel MLAs to back TVK in Tamil Nadu floor test

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:53
Group led by Edappadi K. Palaniswamy not to support confidence motion
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BJP targets DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over Sanatana Dharma remarks

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:30
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also targeted the Congress for “supporting” the anti-Hindu comment and questioned the “silence” of newly elected Chief Minister Vijay on the issue
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Ever since Elon Musk took over, banning social media accounts became common: Iltija Mufti

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:37
She said banning the social media accounts has impacted her ability “to raise issues of public importance and reach out to people over misgovernance”
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AICC begins consultations with Kerala leaders in New Delhi to decide on Congress’ CM candidate

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:21
The high command, according to a party insider, is reportedly seeking bipartisan support of top leaders, including former KPCC presidents, to restore the period of organisational and alliance stability, which delivered the Congress the momentous win
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MGNREGS workers togo on strike on May 15

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:19
NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and All India Kisan Sabha have called for the strike against the government’s decision to discontinue the scheme.
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‘Bangla Pokkho’ founder Garga Chatterjee arrested for spreading EVM misinformation

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:10
Bangla Pokkho is a pro-Bengali advocacy organisation, and Mr. Chatterjee is often found campaigning for prioritising the Bengali language and Bengalis over other languages and communities in West Bengal
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