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Monday, October 13, 2025
Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Why the implications of Modi’s demonetisation will stretch all the way to 2019 & beyond

The politics of post-2014 India will now be defined in terms of pre- and post-demonetisation.

Rahul Gandhi finally finds the time to visit Kailash Mansarovar

The Congress president had said he wanted to go on the pilgrimage after his plane nosedived during a trip to Karnataka during campaigning.

Modi-Shah discuss BJP election strategy with CMs, thrust on welfare moves & migrants

In day-long meet, leaders fine tune 2019 tactics, take stock of progress made and chalk out plans for year-end polls in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh &...

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of resorting to ‘politics of killing’

Continuing her tirade against BJP, Mamata said that she will defeat the saffron party in the 2019 general elections.

To secure own turf, Modi holds three-day meetings with BJP workers in Varanasi

Party sources say it's not about winning the seat but the victory margin, which should remain as significant as 2014 when Modi beat Kejriwal.

Eye on 2019, Modi-Shah to discuss party’s poll strategy with CMs of BJP-ruled states

Tuesday's meeting assumes significance given some opposition parties are attempting to forge a grand alliance to take on the ruling BJP.

Formidable opposition alliance can be stitched to defeat BJP in 2019: Chidambaram

The former finance minister said the most important issue on which all opposition parties agree to is that the saffron party should be defeated.

Despite ‘reform’, political parties are getting large anonymous donations

Data shows 99.9% of all electoral bonds bought so far are worth Rs 10 lakh or 1 crore. These bonds do not bear name of the donor.

Three reasons why it will be tough for even Ahmed Patel to raise money for Congress

Patel, known to be resilient and a leader with friendships across the board, will have to fight Congress’ image problems.

After 18 years, Ahmed Patel is back as treasurer of cash-starved Congress

The move to bring back Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, is part of crucial changes in the party ahead of 2019 elections.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.