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Removal of Brahmin candidates’ ‘janeu’ at Rajasthan exam centre sparks political storm • Mar. 6, 2025, 2:58 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Applications invited from Brahmin girls for admissions into traditional school • Feb. 23, 2025, 4:32 AM ET (The Hindu)
CM chosen, all eyes now on Delhi’s Cabinet • Feb. 20, 2025, 4:35 AM ET (The Indian Express)
‘I am Brahmin and a proud Hindu,’ says Mamata, refuting Opposition’s allegations of ‘minority appeasement’ • Feb. 18, 2025, 5:41 AM ET (The Hindu)

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