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Arvind Kejriwal prioritised self-interest by not resigning: High Court

The Delhi High Court pulled up the state government over the non-availability of textbooks and uniforms for students enroled in government schools.

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  • Court berates Delhi government for students' lack of textbooks and uniforms
  • Court informed delegation of financial power needs Arvind Kejriwal's consent
  • Court says Delhi government 'only interested in power'

Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Nearly 61 per cent turnout as India votes in Phase 2

In the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 88 seats across 13 states are up for grabs. All eyes are on the high-profile seats of Wayanad and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala as well as Mathura and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh.

India votes in Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls
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Socialist Congress turning Marxist Congress, khatakhat khatakhat

The Congress, which was a Left-of-Centre party, seems to have assumed the colours of a hardcore Marxist party. But why is Rahul Gandhi, the de facto Congress chief, clutching at Marxist ideas of wealth redistribution when the Left parties themselves have shunned them?

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IPL 2024

KKR vs PBKS LIVE: Narine, Salt and Iyer fire as KKR post record 261

IPL 2024, KKR vs PBKS IPL Live Score from Kolkata: A sensational show of big hitting from the Knight Riders. Sunil Narine smashed 71 off 32 balls, taking his IPL 2024 tally beyond 350. Phil Salt smashed 75 off 37 balls as the two KKR openers tore into PBKS bowling. Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer's late camo made sure KKR posted 261, the highest total at Eden Gardens and KKR's second-highest total in IPL history.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024

What if NOTA had won Surat Lok Sabha seat?

Voters in Surat were denied the sweet beep of EVMs as the BJP candidate was declared winner without contest. Some nominations were rejected and other candidates withdrew. Now, a Supreme Court notice to the Election Commission makes us think, what if the election in Surat were held between the BJP candidate and NOTA?

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History Of It

When Indira Gandhi brought 97.5% income tax rate

A heated debate is on over wealth redistribution during this Lok Sabha election. Prime Minister and Congress leader Indira Gandhi saw taxation as "a major instrument to achieve greater equality of incomes and wealth". Her government in 1973-74 raised income tax rates to 97.5%, but soon had to withdraw the policy.

The personal income tax had 11 tax brackets in 1970-71. (Representational Image)
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Srijit Mukherji: 'Happy that Heeramandi is happening'

Srijit Mukherji, the director of 'Begum Jaan', shared his thoughts on the similar themes explored in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Netflix series 'Heeramandi'. In an exclusive chat with IndiaToday.in, Mukherji said that he is 'happy' that such themes are being explored.

Exclusive: Srijit Mukherji is 'happy' that Heeramandi is happening.Exclusive: Srijit Mukherji is 'happy' that Heeramandi is happening.