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Why Andhra Pradesh's Land Titling Act has stirred up political storm in poll-bound state

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Why Andhra Pradesh's Land Titling Act has stirred up political storm in poll-bound state

The legislation has sparked allegations, counter-claims, and concerns among voters.

BJP's fiery candidate Madhavi Latha stirs up emotions in Owaisi's fortress Hyderabad

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BJP's fiery candidate Madhavi Latha stirs up emotions in Owaisi's fortress Hyderabad

Hyderabad Lok Sabha elections 2024: Some locals believe that Madhavi Latha has succeeded in rallying the Hindu voters and has a good chance of winning. The Owaisi family has been the dominant force in the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat since 1984.

Battle for prestige: Congress, BJP locked in close fight in Telangana's Mahbubnagar and Malkajgiri

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Battle for prestige: Congress, BJP locked in close fight in Telangana's Mahbubnagar and Malkajgiri

With high stakes and intense competition, these seats highlight not only their strategic importance but also the personal legacies and ambitions of the candidates involved.

How does Prajwal Revanna's alleged sexual harassment video affect Karnataka's political landscape?

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How does Prajwal Revanna's alleged sexual harassment video affect Karnataka's political landscape?

Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has expressed concern about the distribution of "obscene videos" in Hassan district and has noted the accompanying incidents of sexual violence against women.

Pathanamthitta: Antony takes on Antony in this keen Kerala showdown

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Pathanamthitta: Antony takes on Antony in this keen Kerala showdown

Kerala Lok Sabha election 2024: Home to Sabarimala temple and rubber plantations, Kerala’s Pathanamthitta is set for a father-son battle on April 26 in the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Rahul Gandhi vs Annie Raja vs K Surendran: All eyes on Wayanad's 3-way clash on April 26

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Rahul Gandhi vs Annie Raja vs K Surendran: All eyes on Wayanad's 3-way clash on April 26

Kerala Lok Sabha elections 2024: The once-celebrated ‘Rahul Gandhi factor’ is now viewed sceptically, causing concerns within the UDF as the excitement fades.

Kerala Lok Sabha polls: Why majority of parties are jostling for minority votes

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Kerala Lok Sabha polls: Why majority of parties are jostling for minority votes

In Kerala, minority communities are pivotal in shaping the electoral outcomes.

Battle for Mandya: Kumaraswamy faces acid test in a heavyweight clash

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Battle for Mandya: Kumaraswamy faces acid test in a heavyweight clash

Congress has won the Mandya Lok Sabha seat 13 times since the first parliament elections, with SM Krishna of the Praja Socialist Party being the only notable disruption during a by-election

KCR attempts to regain lost ground by making a comeback as 'Telangana Bapu'

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KCR attempts to regain lost ground by making a comeback as 'Telangana Bapu'

Telangana Lok Sabha Elections: BRS is adopting a strategic shift to revive the spirit of the Telangana agitation era, signalling a return to aggressive campaigning and direct public engagement that initially brought the party to power

Electoral battle in Telangana fueled by unfulfilled promises

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Electoral battle in Telangana fueled by unfulfilled promises

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Both the BJP and BRS argue that the Congress failed to meet its 100-day implementation deadline, eroding its credibility and moral standing to solicit votes in upcoming elections.

Attack on Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy leads to escalation of political conflict

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Attack on Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy leads to escalation of political conflict

Andhra Pradesh elections 2024: How TDP is working to secure Muslim votes after return to NDA fold

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Andhra Pradesh elections 2024: How TDP is working to secure Muslim votes after return to NDA fold

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: There are concerns about the potential impact of BJP-influenced policies such as the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens among the Muslim community.

YSRCP vs Prashant Kishor: Strategy, success, and sudden rifts

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YSRCP vs Prashant Kishor: Strategy, success, and sudden rifts

Kishor, who played a crucial role in YSRCP's victory in the 2019 state elections, has predicted a bleak future for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the forthcoming polls

Asaduddin Owaisi: The dominant force in Hyderabad politics

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Asaduddin Owaisi: The dominant force in Hyderabad politics

BRS seeks revival through Vaastu and return to roots

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BRS seeks revival through Vaastu and return to roots

KCR is planning to revive the Telangana movement again to gain public support, just like he had done successfully in the 2014 and 2018 assembly elections

Ground report: YS Sharmila seeks political revival amid sweltering heat in Badvel

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Ground report: YS Sharmila seeks political revival amid sweltering heat in Badvel

Repeatedly invoking her father's name, former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, she emphasised her identity as 'Rajanna bidda' (Rajasekhara Reddy's daughter) to resonate with the voters

How Congress's actions in Telangana contradict its poll manifesto

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How Congress's actions in Telangana contradict its poll manifesto

In the Telangana assembly polls, the Congress party's victory over the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) marked a significant turning point. The Congress party has been gaining strength daily, with many BRS members defecting to Congress recently.

Political controversy erupts in Andhra Pradesh over pension distribution dispute

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Political controversy erupts in Andhra Pradesh over pension distribution dispute

The controversy intensified when the Election Commission of India (ECI) prohibited village and ward volunteers from delivering pensions directly to beneficiaries' homes.

How caste dynamics are weighing heavy on Andhra Pradesh election

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How caste dynamics are weighing heavy on Andhra Pradesh election

Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls: As the Assembly elections draw closer, frontrunners from the Reddy, Kamma, and Kapu communities have emerged for unreserved seats. This is a clear indication of the caste-based politics prevalent in Andhra.

Battle for Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa: Family feud spills on to poll arena

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Battle for Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa: Family feud spills on to poll arena

YS Sharmila, the Congress chief in Andhra Pradesh, recently announced her candidacy in the upcoming elections. However, her opponent is not just any candidate but her own cousin, YS Avinash Reddy, who is contesting under the banner of the YSRCP. This party is led by her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the current Andhra Pradesh CM.

Water crisis reaches boiling point in Telangana's key battlegrounds

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Water crisis reaches boiling point in Telangana's key battlegrounds

Telangana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Water scarcity is a pressing issue at the centre of BRS's campaign.

Political defections stir controversy ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Telangana

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Political defections stir controversy ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Telangana

KTR raised questions regarding the presence of an Election Commission, pointing out the ease with which elected members switched allegiances between political parties

Lok Sabha polls: Political row erupts over phone tapping scandal in Telangana

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Lok Sabha polls: Political row erupts over phone tapping scandal in Telangana

KTR's padyatra in Secunderabad: A move to connect with voters

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KTR's padyatra in Secunderabad: A move to connect with voters

Telangana Lok Sabha polls: The working president of BRS is leading a padayatra to disrupt the current political pattern in Secunderabad by directly reaching out to voters.

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