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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Without realistic rules, Election Commission can’t monitor social media before polls

Nitin Pai -
The EC will meet limited success in managing electoral conduct over social media. But that is not the EC’s fault.

All you need to know about Lok Sabha 2019 — announcement of dates to counting

Sanya Dhingra -
It is a seven-phase election this time around and ThePrint takes you through the various stages right up to counting day on 23 May.

Why India’s election is among the world’s most expensive

Archana Chaudhary -
Lok Sabha polls 2019 are estimated to cost Rs 500 billion -- 40% more than 2014. The jump is expected from social media, travel & advertising expenses.

How India Inc can get over its financing hump

Andy Mukherjee -
A market-pleasing election outcome on 23 May & higher stock prices could encourage businesses to bring in more equity.

After 50 years in politics, Sharad Pawar hangs up his boots — for now

Manasi Phadke -
Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar won't contest 2019 polls, which is being seen as end of the road for a politician who won 14 elections & was 4-time Maharashtra CM.

Nirmala Sitharaman refuses special aircraft & takes commercial flight instead in view of poll code

PTI -
After the Election Commission imposed model code of conduct, Sitharaman also avoided govt car and escort vehicles to reach the airport.

BJP takes an early lead over rivals in securing partners when it comes to alliances

PTI -
BJP President Amit Shah has made some strategic moves like stitching an alliance with the AIADMK and getting smaller parties to join NDA.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar won’t contest Lok Sabha elections, steps back for children

PTI -
Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar, who has won 14 times so far, said he was moving aside to give young leadership a chance.

System of candidate with most votes winning an outdated one, says former election panel head

PTI -
T.S. Krishnamurthy said none of the parties are taking any interest in any electoral reform & all of them are interested in status quo.

Why 2019 Lok Sabha election schedule could mean advantage BJP

Ruhi Tewari -
Choice of states going in for multi-phase polling, the number of phases allotted for them and the dates picked have raised questions over ‘suiting’ the BJP.
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Economy

Digital push for grassroots banking: 2 new apps to transform urban cooperative banks for 9 cr users

Udit Bubna -
Cooperation Ministry takes a step towards financial inclusion with Sahkar DigiPay and Sahkar DigiLoan. They will enable faster and seamless access to financial services in small towns.

Defence

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

Keshav Padmanabhan -
At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

National Interest

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Shekhar Gupta -
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.

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