 
                                    The first of seven phases in India's general election has begun.
As many as 140 million voters across 20 states will cast their ballots in the first phase.
Neha Poonia reports from India:
Thursday, 11 April 2019 10:37
 
                                    The first of seven phases in India's general election has begun.
As many as 140 million voters across 20 states will cast their ballots in the first phase.
Neha Poonia reports from India:

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 King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion
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 Trump cuts China tariffs to 47% after 'amazing' Xi meeting
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