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India’s general election, the largest-ever election, has begun and will take around 44 days until the polls close. To get people voting in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, companies in the city are offering a range of incentives – from free food to taxi rides.

The 2024 general election in India, scheduled to span six weeks from April 19 to June 1, is anticipated to be unprecedented in scale. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to secure a third consecutive term, while opposition factions warn of potential erosion of fundamental freedoms should he remain in office.

Security forces in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh say they have killed 29 Maoist rebels. The incident has occurred just days before the country heads to the polls. The killing took place in the Kanker area close to Bastar, a stronghold of the rebels.

The MIRV technology enables the Agni-5 to carry several nuclear warheads at once,India’s new missile powered by Israeli technology.

India has signed a $100bn (£77.8bn) free trade agreement (FTA) with a group of four non-EU European countries. The EFTA is made up of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

They stopped their protest in February after a young farmer died. Now, they’re trying to march to Delhi again, but the city’s borders are blocked with barricades and police.

Reports say the train ran without a driver from Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir to Hoshiarpur district in Punjab on Sunday.

Social media company X has confirmed that it has taken down accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers’ protests in India. The site, formerly known as Twitter, says it took down the pages after the Indian government sent them “executive orders”.

The farmers are demanding assured prices for their crops. They say the government has not kept its promises – made during the 2020-21 protests, and also have demands including pensions and a debt waiver. 

Farmers’ protest: Protesters to resume Delhi march over crop prices Indian farmers, currently protesting, have announced their plans to resume their march towards the capital…

Indian farmers, primarily from Punjab state, are poised to continue their journey towards Delhi, in an ongoing demonstration advocating for minimum prices for their crops.

Farmers’ protest: Delhi turns into fortress as thousands march to India capital Thousands of farmers from neighbouring states are currently marching towards Delhi, the capital…

Four dead in clashes over India mosque demolition Violence erupted in a northern Indian state, resulting in at least four deaths, following the demolition of…

India star Virat Kohli to miss third and fourth Tests against England India have been dealt a major blow in their Test series against England,…

Pandey, known for her roles in a few films and her controversial online presence, garnered fame through attention-grabbing posts and publicity campaigns.

Yes, seriously.

Worst, worst nightmare.

Six family members heading back from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas were killed in a head-on crash with a teen driver.

2024 will be world’s biggest election year ever -Who’s heading to the polls?   Next year is going to be a busy year for politics,…

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indian workers The rescue plan to free 41 workers, who are currently trapped inside a…

The boy died before doctors were able to treat his injuries (Picture: Shutterstock)

Dozens of road workers are stuck behind 200 metres of rubble.

‘It would give me a lot of satisfaction and relief and I look forward to that day.’

India train crash kills 13 and injures dozens A train collision in India’s southern Andhra Pradesh state has killed at least 13 people and left…

The hosts are paying their respects.