In the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, Muslim candidates represent only 10% of the total contestants, with a majority contesting as independents. Major parties like BJP and Congress have fielded very few Muslim candidates, while AIMIM has the highest representation among parties. Muslim women are particularly underrepresented, constituting a mere 0.5% of all candidates.
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Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), publicly criticized the Election Commission (EC) after his bags were inspected by EC officials in Maharashtra. Thackeray questioned the impartiality of the EC, alleging that similar checks were not being conducted on prominent BJP figures like PM Modi and Amit Shah. He demanded video evidence of...
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Controversy arose in Haridwar when the Ganga Sabha allegedly opposed the district administration’s invitation to three Muslim MLAs for a state foundation day event at Har-ki-Pauri ghat. The Sabha cited a long-standing tradition and a 1935 rule prohibiting non-Hindus’ entry. While the MLAs did not attend, the incident sparked debate about religious inclusivity at...
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India cricketer Suryakumar Yadav found himself fielding questions from fans in South Africa about India’s refusal to play the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The ICC had informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that India would not travel to Pakistan for the tournament and suggested a hybrid model with some games to take place...
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Indian equity markets rose on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 gaining ground after a cautious start to the week. Strong investor interest in companies like Tata Motors and Asian Paints contributed to the upward trend. Investors remain cautious as they await key earnings reports, with analysts predicting continued market consolidation in the...
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Media coverage for India’s five-Test series for the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia is witnessing ground-breaking coverage, with News Corp Australia announcing an eight-page wrap in English, Hindi, and Punjabi in both print and digital formats. The series begins with the first Test in Perth from November 22, as India eye to extend their...
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