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The New Indian Express Mysuru
'VOTER TURNOUT RISE NOT DRAMATIC IN ABSOLUTE TERMS'
‘ORMER Chief Election Commissioner ‘O P Rawat reflects on the recently concluded Assem- bly elections to explore what may be driving the rise in voter participation, wheth- er it signals a shift in aware- ness, is shaped by state-specif- ic political dynamics or is influenced by decisions of roll revisions. In an interview with Mukesh Ranjan, he also examines the interplay be- tween voter mobilisation, po- litical campaigning and public trust in the electoral system, while cautioning against drawing simplistic conclu- sions from percentage-based turnout increases alone. Excerpts:
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
MFs’ assets rise 11% to ₹81.9 lakh crore in April even as equity inflows fall 5%
THE assets under management of mutual funds rose 11.2% to %81.92 lakh crore in April compared to %73.73 lakh crore in March, driven by strong equity inflows, sustained SIP contributions and mark-to-market gains, showed Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI).
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1
NEARLY six months after Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAMG) Act, the Centre on Monday announced that the new Act will come into force across the country from July 1, replacing the two-decade-old MGNREGA 2005.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
Sanskrit must, Punjabi optional in Army schools trigger Punjab outrage
THE Army Public Schools in Punjab have introduced Sanskrit as a compulsory subject and made Punjabi optional, triggering strong reactions from parents as well as education and language advocacy groups.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
1-man judicial panel to probe Bargi tragedy
13 DEATHS
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May 12, 2026
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Austerity pitch spooks markets, hits sentiments
Sensex down 1.7%, rupee falls to 95.31, govt reviewing pricing of petroleum products
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May 12, 2026
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Vinesh stands firm, WFI denies participation
Two-time Worlds medallist says it’s a pre-planned conspiracy to prevent her from making a comeback
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
'What is the need for girl edu?' Major backlash over Bihar minister's remarks
BIHAR’S newly appointed education minister, Mithilesh Tiwari, courted controversy on Monday when he said that girls were not required to study, as they should remain within the four walls of the house.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
EU imposes sanctions on 16 for helping abduct Ukraine children
THE European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia to abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine and force many to change their identities or be put up for adoption.
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May 12, 2026
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FIX ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MOB LYNCHING IN ODISHA
HE lynching of a railway police constable by a mob on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar has brought severe disrepute to the Mohan Majhi government.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
EXCESS FAT MAY NOT ALWAYS BE REASON FOR WAISTLINE GAIN
EFORE starting any diet or weight-loss programme, individuals should first undergo a basic medical and nutritional assessment, including evaluation of body weight, waist circumference, body composition, fluid status, and overall health status.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
US FTA likely after USTR investigations
AUS trade delegation is likely to visit India soon for the next round of negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with discussions expected to cover all pending issues, including Washington’s Section 301 investigations against India, a source in the commerce ministry said.
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May 12, 2026
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Losing weight is all about balance
SOCIETAL expectations, peer pressure, comparison culture, unrealistic lifestyle goals and misconceptions about fitness are driving a growing number of people to pursue weight loss.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
Strait of Hormuz crisis triggers fertiliser squeeze ahead of Kharif season
INDIA is heading into the Kharif sowing season under mounting fertiliser pressure after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 2026 severely disrupted global supply chains for urea, DAP, ammonia, sulphur and LNG, key inputs for domestic fertiliser production.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
BJP, Oppn in war of words over Modi’s austerity call
Rahul says ‘evidence of failure’, Chouhan says appeal in nat’l interest
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
Barca clinch title with El Clasico win
BARCELONA secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
BJP organisational rejig, cabinet revamp likely soon
AFTER the conclusion of Assembly elections in three states and one union territory, the BJP is expected to undertake a major organisational overhaul either by the end of this month or during the first week of June, party sources said.
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May 12, 2026
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2 siblings killed as fire guts shed
TWO siblings, aged five and three, died when fire broke out in their temporary shed near K Narayanapura in Kothanur police station limits on Monday afternoon.
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May 12, 2026
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Oppn leader's body found in Hooghly district
THE body of a man was found in Hooghly district on Sunday, with the TMC claiming that he was a party panchayat member and alleging that the number of post-poll violence deaths of its workers in West Bengal went up to six.
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May 11, 2026
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Like father, Nishant likely to enter Assembly through legislative council route
EX-Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s son and state health minister, Nishant Kumar, is likely to be elected to the state legislative council. Nishant was inducted into the state cabinet for the first time on Thursday last.
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May 11, 2026
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Private capex sees revival, jumps 67% to ₹7.7 lakh crore in September 2025
PRIVATE capital expenditure surged 67% YoY to ₹7.7 lakh crore in September 2025, signalling a broad-based revival in investment cycle, industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday while unveiling a five-point action plan for industry to help cushion the economy against the fallout of the West Asia crisis.
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May 11, 2026
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URVIL'S RECORD KNOCK LIFTS CSK
With 8 sixes in 23 balls, CSK batters’ swashbuckling innings helps team beat LSG by 5 wkts
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May 11, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
Dubai's realty mkt may take 20% hit in 2026
Builders are offering discounts to generate funds for project completion, says Danube Group's Anis Sajan
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May 11, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
SHOULD YOU INVEST VIA ‘SMALLCASE’?
ANY people use ‘Smallcase’ for their investing.
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May 11, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
Bengal tops list of crimes by foreign nationals in 2024, says NCRB data
THE latest crime data has revealed a sharp rise in offences involving foreign nationals, with the border states and the metropolitan cities emerging as major hotspots.
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May 11, 2026
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In a day, 6 killed in lightning strikes in J'khand
SIX people were killed in a lightning strike during the last 24 hours in Jharkhand.
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May 11, 2026
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'Threat to border villages is threat to India': Naga bodies write to Centre
NAGA organisations in Manipur have petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that foreign-based militants operating under the cover of Suspension of Operations (SoO) and the Myanmar-based Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) are executing a campaign of invasion, demographic aggression and ethnic cleansing in the Naga ancestral homeland.
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May 11, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
Iran responds to US offer as Gulf attacks rise
Drones strike near Qatar as UAE, Kuwait repel attacks; Trump says would need two weeks to hit all Iran targets, Netanyahu says war ‘not over’
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May 11, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
EPL: Massive three points for Arsenal
LEANDRO Trossard scored in the nick of time (84th minute) as Arsenal took a huge step towards the Premier League crown by beating West Ham United 1-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday.
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May 11, 2026
The New Indian Express Mysuru
Declare Huntington's as rare disease: Experts
HUNTINGTON'S disease (HD), an inherited genetic disease that causes nerve cells in the brain to decay over time, needs to be included under the National Policy for Rare Diseases to ensure that people living with this disorder avail timely diagnosis, affordable treatment and robust medical care, experts said.
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