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Why Lok Sabha polling takes around 6 weeks in India?

Nearly 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, which will begin on Friday. They will vote to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha. The election will determine whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi secures a third consecutive term in office. Challenging the Modi government is a huge but shaky coalition of opposition parties known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

How India held its 1st Lok Sabha election?

On October 25, 1951, hundreds of people carrying ballot papers queued up in the small town of Chini, Himchal Pradesh, to cast their first-ever votes in independent India. The first in line was Shyam Saran Negi, a school teacher. This first Lok Sabha election, held from 1951-1952, marked the start of the democratic process that gave the people of the country power to elect their representatives.

Technology

iPhone glitch shows Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem'

Apple is currently under fire for its updated predictive emoji feature. The controversy arose when iPhone users noticed that typing "Jerusalem" automatically suggested the Palestinian flag emoji. This has sparked an online debate due to the ongoing territorial dispute between Israel and Palestine over Jerusalem. Jewish TV presenter Rachel Riley highlighted the issue on social media, noting that other capital cities did not prompt suggestions for national flags, indicating a potential bias.

Entertainment

Angelina alleges physical abuse by Brad began 'well before' 2016

Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie has accused her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, of physical abuse prior to the notorious 2016 airplane incident. Court documents revealing these allegations were recently obtained by Page Six. The airplane episode was reportedly the first instance of the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor's alleged physical abuse toward their children and led Jolie to initiate divorce proceedings.

Business

Apple produced $14 Bn worth of iPhones in India in FY23

Apple has manufactured iPhones worth $14 billion in India during the last fiscal year, according to Bloomberg. The move is seen as an effort to reduce its dependence on Chinese production facilities. Approximately 14% of the iPhones produced by the company are now made in India, which is about one in seven made across the 2024 fiscal year. The models range from the iPhone 12 to the base iPhone 15, excluding 15 Pro and Pro Max models.

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Why Lok Sabha polling takes around 6 weeks in India?

Nearly 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, which will begin on Friday. They will vote to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha. The election will determine whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi secures a third consecutive term in office. Challenging the Modi government is a huge but shaky coalition of opposition parties known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).