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Newsance 274: From ‘vote jihad’ to land grabs, BJP and Godi’s playbook returns

As assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand caught steam this week, politicians engaged in a war of words and our usual suspects united to rally behind the governing party.

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Exclusive: Sharad Pawar on BJP-NCP’s 2019 ‘dinner meeting’ at Adani’s home

In 2019, Sharad Pawar’s colleagues in the NCP were worried about cases against them. They believed there was “no escape” unless their party decided to “go” with the BJP.This is why, Pawar told Newslaundry and The News Minute, he agreed to a 2019 meeting with the BJP. More sensationally, he…

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Rahul Gandhi's chopper stopped from take off due to ATC non-clearance

After giving a rousing speech in Mahagama assembly constituency in Jharkhand, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was unable to take off on Friday due to not having the clearance from ATC. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Simulating different conditions at home, Jharkhand's Kumar Kushagra hits ton after injury in Ranji Trophy

NEW DELHI: Kumar Kushagra is currently a hot property in Indian cricket. The Rs 7 crore IPL contract last year aside, he has been earmarked by the national selectors as potential wicketkeeping backup.

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Why is Jharkhand’s youth rallying behind this 30-year-old political outsider?

At just 30, this PhD student is shaking up the state’s political landscape, leading a wild card party that’s running in 69 out of 81 seats. After securing three lakh votes in the Lok Sabha race, can Jairam and his party, the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha, now make history in…

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Ranji Trophy: Delhi pacers lack sting on smoggy day

NEW DELHI: The early morning shroud of smog led to a two-hour delay to the start of the first day's play between Delhi and Jharkhand on Wednesday.

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Jharkhand records 64.86% voter turnout in first phase

Voting was held for 43 seats across 15 districts in the first phase of the polls. The voting began at 7 am and continued till 5 pm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ranji Trophy: Ayush Badoni is new captain in Delhi shakeup ahead of Jharkhand tie

NEW DELHI: Forever in course correction mode, the Delhi and District Cricket Association's (DDCA) latest move is to appoint Ayush Badoni as captain for their Ranji Trophy match against Jharkhand starting here on Wednesday.

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Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Voting begins for 43 seats in first phase

Voting for the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections began on Wednesday morning, with voting taking place in 43 out of the state's 81 seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Humans of a BJP rally in Jharkhand: ‘We came to see Hindu hriday samrat!’

Manisha and Atul hit the road to cover a BJP rally in Jharkhand’s Barkagaon assembly constituency. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of “Hindu Hriday Samrat”, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, although they ultimately had to settle for Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

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Jharkhand polls: Will failure to repeal cow slaughter law cost incumbent JMM?

In Jharkhand’s tribal belt, there is simmering anger over the cow slaughter law, even two decades after it came into effect. The law, passed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in 2005, is seen as a direct affront to the cultural identity of the Adivasis,…

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Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Senior Cong leader Aditya Vikram Jaiswal joins BJP

According to reports, he was disappointed after he was denied ticket. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Far from home, away from EVMs: Jharkhand’s migrant tribal workers

Lakhan Oraon, a construction worker in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, has plans to visit his hometown in Lohardaga, west of Ranchi, the state capital of Jharkhand, only in December this year around the time of Christmas. The first phase of Assembly elections in the state is scheduled to begin on Wednesday,…

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‘Roti, beti, aur mati’: The BJP’s narrative of ‘Bangladeshi infiltration’ in Jharkhand

For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral strategy in Jharkhand has centred on pitting the tribals who follow Sarna (a pagan belief system) against the Christian tribals. But since the last few months, the battle for Jharkhand’s vote has taken on a different tone. The ‘enemy’ is no longer…

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Trump’s return: The threat to US press freedom runs parallel to India’s media crisis

The US presidential elections are done and dusted. We in India can now go back to our own election season, with the impending elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand at the end of this month.

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Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra bowlers keep Jharkhand in check

In an engaging day of cricket, hosts Jharkhand reached 247/7 against Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy match at Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.

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Ranji Trophy: Jharkhand look to bounce back against Saurashtra

It could be the last chance for Jharkhand to make a leap into the upper half of Group D table as they take on below-par Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy fourth-round match starting in Ranchi on Wednesday.

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Jharkhand Polls: INDIA Bloc releases manifesto, gives 7 guarantees

The Manifesto was launched in the presence of Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, State Chief Minister Hemant Soren and RJD's JP Yadav. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Only law for people weakened’: Nearly 2 decades on, gaping holes in RTI machinery

“Since 1947, the RTI (Right to Information) Act is the only law which was exercised by people. This is the only law under which officials are accountable… But in Jharkhand, that right stands withdrawn.”

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Jharkhand: CBI conducted searches at 16 locations in illegal mining scam case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched a series of raids across 16 locations in three states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jharkhand Polls: INDIA bloc finializes seat-sharing arrangement, friendly contest on 3 seats

According to JMM General Secretary Vinod Pandey, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will contest on 43 seats, while the Congress will fight on 30 seats. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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IAS Alka Tiwari appointment as Jharkhand Chief Secretary approved by ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved the Jharkhand government proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as the Chief Secretary of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No CM face, alliance turmoil: It’s a tightrope for both BJP and Congress in Maharashtra

Weeks after the Haryana poll results, the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand provide yet another provincial setting for a face-off between the two principal national alliances. But pre-poll alliances are grappling with pressures and pulls of seat negotiations.

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Liquor Scam: ED raids several locations linked to IAS officers Vinay Kumar Chaubey and Gajendra Singh, others

The ED conducted raids against IAS Vinay Kumar Chaubey, former Excise Department officer Gajendra Singh, and several firms connected with the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED attaches Rs 503.16 cr assets across 5 states in Rs 4,037Cr

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable assets located at various places across Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh valued at Rs 503.16 crore. Read further on Dynamite News:

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