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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

At BJP convention, Amit Shah raises poll pitch with Ram temple but skips heartland losses

BJP president Amit Shah elicits frenzied crowd response on Ram temple, says 2019 elections are like third battle of Panipat.

BSP and SP to hold first-ever joint press meet tomorrow to announce LS polls alliance

BSP and SP are likely contest 37 seats each, which will leave six of Uttar Pradesh’s 80 Lok Sabha constituencies without a contender from either party.

Rupee becomes Asia’s worst performer from best as oil rebounds

Rupee is missing out on revival of emerging currencies as oil prices rebound & concerns mount about an expensive bailout for farmers before elections.

Modi’s election handouts threaten plan to curb fiscal deficit

Economists predict fiscal deficit to touch 3.5% of GDP this year compared to the targeted 3.3%.

BJP looks to send ‘war-ready’ message with two-day mega meet in Delhi

BJP's National Convention beginning Friday at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan will have over 12,000 participants, including the party's top brass.

SC sets out to solve politically sensitive Ayodhya dispute, here’s why it matters

An emotive issue of its own accord, the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid matter in apex court gains greater significance ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

‘Caged Parrot’ looks to break free, and a quota to counter NOTA

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Modi pushes upper caste quota ahead of Lok Sabha polls, but where are the jobs?

Research suggests India is experiencing jobless growth and is failing to create secure, high-quality employment for its citizens.

Lok Sabha passes 10% quota for upper castes, opposition supports it despite reservations

The bill, being viewed as an attempt by the BJP to placate its angry upper-caste voters ahead of the polls, was passed with a 323-3 margin.

Why Nitin Gadkari could be India’s next prime minister

The stars are aligning for the RSS poster boy from Nagpur.

On Camera

Ratan Tata’s least acknowledged and biggest contribution was to Assam

Ratan Tata took TISS to Assam, saved a sinking Tata Tea out of concern for workers, and brought Northeastern people at the forefront of India’s hospitality industry.

RBI’s policy-setting body keeps rates unchanged for 10th straight time, changes stance to ‘neutral’

Change in stance signals possibility of rate cuts, potentially as early as December, depending on inflation trends & global economy. Growth projection for FY 2024-25 retained at 7.2%.

Amid concerns about use of Chinese parts in drones, Army general urges industry to be transparent

Maj Gen CS Mann, ADG, Army Design Bureau, cites national security concerns. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged use of Chinese components in drones purchased by armed forces.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?