Fair game? What political control of India’s sports federations tells us: The recent controversy surrounding the wrestling federation has put the spotlight on ...
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Names of those who do not link Aadhaar with voter ID won’t be removed from voters list: Law minister
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Daily Brief: The numbers don’t tell the real story: Centre’s ambitious telemedicine initiative is struggling, and more
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MCD polls: 65% of BJP candidates have assets more than Rs 1 crore, says report: The report also found that 60 of the 1,359 candidates are illiterate.
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Gujarat Assembly polls: BJP promises to set up anti-radicalisation cell if voted back to power
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J&K: Over 11 lakh new voters added to electoral rolls – the highest ever : Taking into account the names that were deleted from the voters’ list ...
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‘962 cases related MPs, MLAs pending in courts’: Amicus curiae suggests methods for speedy trials
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Hockey India's CoA has addressed major points raised, says FIH statement after visit
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Hold Elections Or Face Suspension: International Olympic Committee Tells Indian Olympic Association | Other Sports News
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Narinder Batra Resigns As President Of International Hockey Federation: Narinder Batra on Monday announced that he is stepping down as the President of ...
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Ukraine, Israel aid package heads to Senate for final approval: The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
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Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back
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Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
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Mike Johnson showed courage and rose to history’s call on Ukraine: Praising the House speaker for doing what’s right, or even normal, is warranted ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/house-speaker-mike-johnson-courage/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November: Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday he will vote for the “Republican ticket” in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599759-bill-barr-republican-ticket-vote-2024/
After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements : The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule ...
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It wasn’t just Putin who lost in the House vote on Ukraine aid. David Frum on why Saturday's defeat for Trump in Congress may not be the last: www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/trump-republican-vote-ukraine-aid/678148/
Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 delegates: Puerto Rico’s Republican Party held a district assembly and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of ...
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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Supreme Court Tosses Aside Kari Lake’s Voting Machine Lawsuit: The right-wing firebrand accused the high court of “institutional inertia” on election issues ...
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NEW: Patrick Harvie has said he will quit as Scottish Greens co-leader if his party vote to end its power sharing deal with the SNP ... Show more
Tennessee's governor says Volkswagen workers made a mistake in UAW union vote: Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he thinks workers at a Volkswagen plant in ...
apnews.com/article/volkswagen-uaw-union-vote-ef85b4319a9496f78835614e08a8cb9e
Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
electrek.co/2024/04/22/elon-musk-pigeon-ceo-former-tesla-manager/
US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?: The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/us-house-passes-almost-100-billion-in-aid-for-ukraine-israel-what
For Democratic incumbent Joe Biden, who overwhelmingly won the youth vote in 2020, an erosion of his support among young voters could potentially dampen his ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/chance-trump-youth-rally-see-him-answer-economic-woes-2024-04-21/
Republican Jewish Coalition backs primary challenge to Virginia Rep. Bob Good: A major Republican Jewish group became the latest notable organization to back a ...
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The rising cost of living has seen support for the nation's Labor Government drop dramatically, a new survey has revealed ... Show more #9News
NBA players gave the slight edge to Jordan over LeBron James when asked to vote on who the GOAT is 👀🐐
A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts: The House’s ludicrous impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas died a swift death in the ...
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The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in 10 to 12 weeks", hours before MPs are due to vote on his emergency ... Show more
BREAKING: Lords vote against Government's Rwanda Bill. 240 peers voting against the government and 211 voting on the government's side.news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360 📺 Sky 501 ... Show more
Alas, preserving democracy is not a bipartisan issue: Polls show both Democrats and Republicans are concerned about the state of democracy — but for very ...
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House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) said he serves “with some real scumbags,” while others fought over ...
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Ecuador violence: Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs
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In Photos: One of the few reporters granted access to cover combat on the front lines, RFE/RL photojournalist Serhiy Nuzhnenko ventured deep into the Donbas to ... Show more www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-m777-howitzer-punishes-russian-advance/32915306.html
Why it matters that some Democrats voted against aid for Israel: At some point, leading Democrats might find they can no longer ignore the wider party’s views on ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/israel-vote-democrats/
Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California : The vote by state lawmakers suggests a split over response to Israel-Hamas war.
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/double-fines-protesters-california-00153778
Ecuadorians head to polls for referendum as Noboa seeks backing for war on crime: More than 13 million Ecuadorians head to the polls Sunday for a referendum ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/americas/ecuador-referendum-noboa-crime-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Ecuadorean President Noboa seeks support for security measures in upcoming vote
- Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa is aiming for voter support for a range of security measures in a national referendum on Sunday to address the increasing violence that has garnered international attention.
- Noboa is urging voters to support joint police-military patrols, the extradition of wanted criminals, longer sentences for terrorism and murder, and other crimes to combat the rising violence attributed to drug gangs.
- Opinion polls suggest that voters are likely to support Noboa, 36, in the 11-question referendum, despite potential dampening of support due to recent power outages. Passing five of the measures would lead to constitutional modifications.
- Over the past decade, cocaine-smuggling gangs have spread across every corner of Latin America, transforming once peaceful nations like Ecuador into new battlefields, as indicated by security officials and diplomats.
US Congress lifts blockade on Ukraine aid - 'strong signal': For Ukraine, the longed-for billions in aid from the USA is within reach. This also gives hope for ...
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‘Shocked’: I’m A Celebrity winner revealed: And the winner is …
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India to Repeat Voting at Polling Sites Hit by Violence: The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/india-voting-violence-manipur.html
Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
Breaking News: The House resoundingly approved $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan support. The Senate is expected to pass the ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/house-vote-aid-ukraine-israel.html
US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...
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Selenskyj grateful for vote: US aid for Ukraine: the West rejoices, Russia rages: According to Ukrainian President Selenskyj, the US House of Representatives' ...
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Volkswagen workers vote to unionize in major win for organised labour: The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of ...
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Estonia, Sweden and Czechia urge Europe not to relax after US vote on aid to Ukraine
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Ukraine, Israel aid bill on track as House pushes toward votes: The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U ...
apnews.com/article/house-ukraine-speaker-johnson-mtg-68a810a998381dfd9f4c3c4e452b9f51
Ukraine and its partners express relief as U.S. aid moves ahead: The decision on the bill, which also includes funds to help keep Ukraine’s government running ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/20/ukraine-reaction-house-foreign-aid/
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
apnews.com/article/uaw-union-election-vw-chattanooga-tennessee-alabama-74ac19f72cd334050df96ffdccf7425f
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine: From backbencher to House speaker, Mike Johnson has done a dramatic turnabout on aid to Ukraine ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/ukraine-aid-mike-johnson-house-speaker/
Maldives election: Voting begins in parliamentary polls: Maldivians are voting in parliamentary elections, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
‘Shocked’: I’m A Celebrity winner revealed: And the winner is …
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
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U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.: The U.S. was the lone veto Thursday on a U.N. Security Council resolution recommending ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/us_vetoes_bid_to_advance_full_palestinian_membership_at_un
House to vote on billions of dollars of Russian government money sitting in U.S. banks
nbcnews.com/news/world/house-vote-billions-dollars-russian-government-money-sitting-us-banks-rcna148671
The Mayorkas impeachment was quickly dismissed, but its politics may not be: However you viewed the Mayorkas impeachment articles, its politics was brutal for ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4603596-the-mayorkas-impeachment-was-quickly-dismissed-but-its-politics-may-not-be/
Bill to ban TikTok in US moves ahead in Congress: China denies criticism that TikTok is subservient to Beijing and a conduit to spread propaganda.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/bill-to-ban-tiktok-in-us-moves-ahead-in-congress
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/climate/rfk-jr-environment.html
Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid
- Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”
- As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.
- But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.
- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
India election: Modi’s popularity, Hindu pride and global status: Voting is underway in India’s election, the world’s biggest. From the icy Himalayas to humid ...
reuters.com/podcasts/india-election-modis-popularity-hindu-pride-global-status-2024-04-20/
Live updates: House approves Ukraine, Israel aid bills: The House is expected to vote Saturday on legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/20/house-vote-ukraine-israel-aid-johnson/
Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China : This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4605252-passing-the-national-security-supplemental-is-about-preventing-war-with-china/
Servicemen fighting near Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region anxiously awaited approval of a US aid bill for Ukraine. With warmer weather setting in ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-vote-long-awaited-95-billion-ukraine-israel-aid-package-2024-04-20/
US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
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Kinzinger, Santorum among former lawmakers backing Johnson on Ukraine aid: A coalition of former lawmakers on Saturday sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4608286-kinzinger-santorum-among-former-lawmakers-backing-johnson-on-ukraine-aid/
US will vote against move to give Palestinians UN membership: Washington’s opposition will kill Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehood
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Senate reaches deal to pass FISA reauthorization by deadline: After hours of stalemate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced a deal Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4606971-senate-reaches-deal-to-pass-fisa-reauthorization-by-deadline/
The House just voted on a potential TikTok ban (again). Now what?: House lawmakers have once again passed legislation that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban ...
cnn.com/2024/04/20/tech/tiktok-ban-explained/
After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
apnews.com/article/un-vote-palestinian-membership-us-veto-8d8ad60d8576b5ab9e70d2f8bf7e2881
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Hindu nationalism is a key election theme in India, especially after Narendra Modi's consecration of a temple in Uttar Pradesh more than three decades after ... Show more
Sunak insists he can rescue youth vote as just 14% of 18-25s plan to vote Tory: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted he can win over more young people ahead ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/pm-insists-he-can-rescue-youth-vote-as-just-14-of-18-25s-plan-to-vote-tory
Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel… and TikTok Ban Passes House, Frustrating MAGA Republicans
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/foreign-aid-package-ukraine-israel-tiktok-ban-passes-house-1235008037/
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill containing around 61 billion US dollars (around 55 billion Swiss francs) for Kiev ... Show more
Vote on Ukraine aid in the US Congress: Ukraine has been waiting for military aid from the USA for months. Today the Speaker of the House of Representatives ...
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US vetoes UNSC resolution on Palestinian statehood after 12 countries vote in favor
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-vetoes-unsc-resolution-on-palestinian-statehood-after-12-countries-vote-in-favor/
Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More: Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/asia/modi-india-election.html
60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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Why Elections Take So Long in India: The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/india-elections-long-explainer.html
India Elections Day 1: Voting in World’s Largest Democracy Begins: Almost 1 billion Indians begin voting Friday in elections lasting more than six weeks ...
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Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
apnews.com/article/sweden-vote-legal-gender-law-minimum-age-9cfb3c6879ae03c3187f520eed308377
Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid: The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions – ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/blatant-aggression-reactions-to-us-veto-of-palestines-un-membership-bid
Scottish Greens to vote on power-sharing deal with SNP : Environmental party reconsiders its future in government after climate targets are ditched
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The world's biggest general election has begun in India. Nearly a billion people will head to the polls over six weeks, with the result announced on June 4 ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/17/india/india-election-2024-hnk-intl-dg/index.html
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