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Day 1 of Lok Sabha polls to test BJP's Annamalai gamble, Sekhawati challenge

As voters in 102 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats vote on April 19, the BJP's gamble in Tamil Nadu with Annamalai will be tested. The south state votes in a single phase and is crucial for BJP's growth. Also, the party's capacity to fend off challenges in Rajastahn's Sekhawati region and in North Bengal will be tested.

A total of 102 seats, across 21 states and UTs will be voting on Friday. (Image: PTI)
  • Voters to decide fate of Annamalai, who is leading BJP's charge in Tamil Nadu, on April 19
  • In Churu, BJP's two-time MP, Rahul Kaswan, is fighting as Congress candidate
  • BJP faces challenge in North Bengal as Trinamool won big in Assembly segments in 2021

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AAP claims MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in Waqf Board case

Senior AAP leaders reached the residence of Amanatullah Khan in Delhi's Okhla area on late Thursday evening. This comes hours after Khan appeared before the central probe agency in the case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board during his chairmanship.

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Netflix-worthy case: Indian-origin men arrested in Canada's biggest gold heist

Canadian authorities have arrested nine individuals, including some of Indian origin, in connection with a multi-million dollar gold and cash heist. The stolen cargo, comprising 6,600 bars of pure gold worth over $20 million and CAD 2.5 million in foreign currency, is touted to be Canada's biggest.

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World News

China has military presence in space, warns Nasa chief

Nasa chief Bill Nelson told American lawmakers that China had a military presence in space. The Nasa chief said China was using its civilian space programmes to mask the military ones. He said China could assert its claim to the Moon's resources.

The China Manned Space Agency is spearheading the plans to send Chinese astronauts to the Moon. (Photo: AFP)
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KL Rahul reveals his biggest regret of World Cup 2023 final vs Australia

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul recalled his biggest regret from his 66-run knock during the host's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup Final. Rahul revealed his take on the clash during a chat with his India teammate R Ashwin, on the latter's YouTube talkshow.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Election off my plate: Meat, pulao and politics

From PM Modi declaring his love for upma to row over Tejashwi Yadav's fish video, food is dominating the political discourse this Lok Sabha poll season. It is often said that the way to a person's heart is through his stomach. Will food politics influence the voters?

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