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Congress chief Kharge extends birthday wishes to PM Modi

Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 74th birthday on Tuesday Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Where is cctv footage of Badlapur incident?', asks Shiv Sena (UBT)

The alleged sexual assault case has sparked outrage across the State with multiple protests demonstrating outrage over the incident were held across the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse: Maha Govt forms Joint panel to probe

Various opposition leaders including Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackery questioned the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From Pawar to Shinde, Maratha-OBC quota row leaves parties in a bind ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Maratha demand to grant Kunbi certificates to all Marathas in order to grant them an OBC quota, and the OBC community’s opposition to these demands, have left Maharashtra’s political stalwarts in a bind ahead of the assembly polls.

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Maharashtra: IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall till tomorrow ; Schools and colleges declared holiday

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of very heavy rainfall in isolated places on Thursday in areas of Raigad and Ratnagiri until Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: New budget to assist women, youth and farmers, says CM Shinde

CM Eknath Shinde said that this budget is revolutionary which would make future of weaker sections, farmers and youth bright. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.

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‘Decentralisation’, consolidation, ‘caretakers’: How Congress emerged as MVA dark horse in Maharashtra

When the Congress teamed up with the undivided NCP and Shiv Sena in 2019, it was seen as the weakest link in the Maha Vikas Aghadi – even alliance leaders took occasional jibes. But it has now emerged as the dark horse, increasing its tally from one to 13, scoring…

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Alliance troubles, Maratha factor: What made Maharashtra the BJP’s Achilles heel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra 18 times over the past two months to campaign for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, but the state turned out to be the Achilles' heel for his own party.

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India election results: Which allies does Modi depend on now?

Modi now relies on a series of parties that have flip-flopped between his alliance and the opposition over the years.

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15 of 25 in UP, 14 of 19 in Telangana: States with highest turncoats in fray see most of them lose

The states which fielded the highest number of turncoats have seen most of them trail behind – 14 of 19 in Telangana, 15 of 25 in Uttar Pradesh, and 10 of 19 in Maharashtra.

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A 700-year-old dargah, a tradition of inclusivity, and a threat: Urs at Haji Malang in Mumbai

Photographs by Shreya Shetty.

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Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 16: Bengal’s party hopper, 2 in Shinde camp, Bihar hot seat

Of the 15 turncoats contesting in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the BJP-led NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 15: NDA has 53% defectors in phase 5; 2 in Shinde camp after ED whip

A total of 15 turncoats populate the fifth phase Lok Sabha candidates list – eight in the BJP-led NDA, six in the INDIA bloc, including one in the Trinamool Congress. The Biju Janata Dal has also fielded one defector.

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Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

Speculation swirls as NCP leader Ajit Pawar skips campaigning, fueling rumors of turmoil within the party.

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Modi eager to reclaim PM post instead of paving way for next generation: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief criticizes PM Modi, vows to reclaim PM post, calls election a clash between loyalty and betrayal.

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Sena vs Sena to play out again in Maharashtra as Phase 5 sees contest moving to ‘Maximum City’ Mumbai

Shiv Sena split leads to intense Lok Sabha battles in Maharashtra, determining leadership and faction control.

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Poll officials check Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s luggage in Nashik

Officials checked Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's bags after cash allegations; nothing suspicious found, prompting rally security measures.

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Mumbai: Rescue ops continue for 3rd consecutive day at Ghatkopar hoarding collapse site

Rescue personnel continued their efforts for the third consecutive day on Wednesday to retrieve people buried under the debris of the massive hoarding collapse in the Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest: PM Modi’s assets total ₹3 crore according to his election affidavit; EC says BJP, Congress chiefs have replied to notice on code violation, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 15, 2024

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Siddaramaiah calls Shinde’s claims of destabilising Congress government ‘a daydream’

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s remark that the Congress government in Karnataka will collapse on the lines of what happened in Maharashtra has been ridiculed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who has termed it a “daydream” of the BJP.

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Sena vs Sena: Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane?

On the evening of May 8, Mumbai’s blue skies were painted tangerine as crowds waved orange flags in the neighbourhood of Irla. Hundreds walked along, flags held aloft, following a truck bearing a photo of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 13: In Maharashtra’s 7, Ajit loyalist who joined Pawar Sr, MP with Rs 105 cr

Of the 50 turncoats in phase four of the Lok Sabha polls, a total of seven are contesting in Maharashtra – a state that’s been a citadel of defectors with splits in prominent regional parties NCP and the Shiv Sena.

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Shadow of Maratha quota agitation, Pawar vs Pawar fight loom large in Maharashtra’s poll arena in fourth phase

The spectre of the Maratha quota agitation hovers over several electoral battles as 11 key seats in Maharashtra go to polls in phase four of the general election on May 13.

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