After senior ABC reporter Avani Dias claimed she was compelled to leave the country due to her refusal to align with the government's stance, 30 foreign journalists based in India criticized the government for expelling Dias at a time when it was boasting about conducting the largest democratic exercise in the world.

After several changes in decision, the Samajwadi Party announced on Wednesday that Akhilesh Yadav would be the party's candidate for the Kannauj Lok Sabha seat, replacing his nephew, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, whose candidacy was previously declared on April 22.

The Delhi HC declared that accusing someone of conspiring against the Prime Minister is a grave accusation amounting to treason. Such allegations cannot be made lightly without substantial evidence, the court emphasized. This statement came during a hearing of a case brought by BJD MP Pinaki Misra against lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai, aiming to prevent him from spreading what Misra deemed as false and defamatory tweets and statements.

The state government filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to invalidate all 2016 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments. They argued that this ruling could paralyze schools in Bengal, potentially resulting in a otal collapse of the education system. Additionally, the state requested an interim stay on the high court's order.

The curtains closed Wednesday on an intense campaign ahead of phase two of the seven-stage LS polls, scheduled for April 26 across 88 constituencies in 13 states. These include all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, and eight each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed an engrossing debate over the existing architecture of Article 31C, added to the Constitution in 1971 to shield legislations furthering objectives of Article 39(b) & 39(c) in Directive Principles of State Policy from court scrutiny for alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 (equality) and 19 (freedoms).

Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed an engrossing debate over the existing architecture of Article 31C, added to the Constitution in 1971 to shield legislations furthering objectives of Article 39(b) & 39(c) in Directive Principles of State Policy from court scrutiny for alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 (equality) and 19 (freedoms).

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court indicated its reluctance to issue any directives solely based on suspicions of hacking and manipulation concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs). However, it affirmed its commitment to taking necessary measures for enhancement should the need arise.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh echoed PM Modi's recent remarks and alleged Wednesday that Congress's manifesto for ongoing LS polls suggests covert attempts to introduce religion-based reservation even within the armed forces.Addressing a gathering of intellectuals in support of BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance in Visakhapatnam, senior BJP politician accused Congress of drawing from Sachar Committee report, which proposed conducting a religious census within the armed forces.

Stating that PM Narendra Modi is shaken, panicked and worried by Congress's evolutionary manifesto, Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said the first decision of the future party govt will be caste census, which is a must to establish the meagre participation of 90% population of SC/ST/OBCs in the country's public and private structure.

Rajasthan's most extensive parliamentary constituency is gearing up for an intriguing battle. Historically under the sway of Congress, this area is now witnessing the rise of an Independent contender, Ravindra Singh Bhati, who dares to challenge the entrenched dominance of both Congress and BJP.

Congress dissociated itself from chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's comments on inheritance tax and said his remarks were being sensationalised by the media to create a controversy. The party made it clear that it had no plan whatsoever to introduce inheritance tax and reminded that former PM Rajiv Gandhi had abolished estate duty in 1985.

While not confirmed officially, the buzz in Bathinda suggests that Balkaur Singh, father of the late Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhdeep Singh, also known as Sidhu Moose Wala, might run as an independent candidate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Self-proclaimed Sikh preacher and Waris Punjab De leader Amritpal Singh, detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and National Security Act in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, will vie for the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat in Punjab as an Independent candidate. Former MP Rajdev Singh Khalsa, his counsel, disclosed this after a meeting on Wednesday.

During his whirlwind tour of Vidarbha for the second-phase campaign, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari collapsed briefly on the dais while addressing a rally in Pusad, Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. He attributed the episode to extreme heat, worsened by a malfunctioning air conditioner in the chopper and inadequate ventilation at the rally venue. Nonetheless, he quickly recovered.

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In Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency, political dynamics intensified with DK Suresh facing Dr CN Manjunath as BJP challenges Congress stronghold. Suresh's focus on Kannada pride and strategic alliances reflect the high-stakes competition in the region.

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Delhi Capitals posted 224-4, bolstered by a 113-run partnership between Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel, who scored 66, after an early setback saw them slip to 44-3 within six overs at their home ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi then restricted Gujarat to 220-8, winning by four runs despite David Miller's quickfire 55 off 23 balls and Rashid Khan's unbeaten 21 off 11 deliveries.

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