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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Simultaneous polls is a good idea in principle, says ex-CEC S.Y. Quraishi

Former chief election commissioner S.Y. Quraishi said simultaneous central, state and Panchayat elections was a good idea in principle but infeasible and should not...

RBI rate hike a ‘non-event’ for Indian stocks, all eyes are on the 2019 polls now

Equity strategists remain split on whether the world-beating rally in stocks will continue or pause for breath after rate hike.

Congress makes 2019 plan with some help from Priyanka, pins hope on allies and millennials

The party’s campaign for next year’s election will see a big push to bolster Rahul Gandhi’s appeal as the Congress’ PM candidate.

Kolkata Police grants permission for BJP chief Amit Shah’s 11 August rally

Permission granted amid BJP's tussle with ruling TMC on NRC & illegal immigrants. Shah is targeting 24 Lok Sabha seats from West Bengal in 2019.

For Modi, RBI’s rate hike may turn out to be a stitch in time

The central bank may have ensured that the Modi government won’t lose control of fuel prices, inflation & the rupee ahead of 2019 polls.

Hafiz Saeed lost Pakistan election, but could win India’s 2019

Hindutva WhatsApp groups say Hafiz Saeed is supporting the Congress party for 2019.

Crime is gearing up to be a key issue for 2019 polls in Uttar Pradesh

Law and order situation has only worsened since Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government took over in UP, claims opposition.

For Indian millennials, 2019 is going to be all about Modi’s personality not policy

Small town youth are politically more active on Facebook, like pro-Modi pages, share pro-Modi content and defend any attacks on him. Four years after Narendra...

No income tax for all under 35: Congress’ big lollipop for 2019

The idea was discussed at a party meeting on 13 July, but not yet decided if it will make it to the Congress manifesto.

Four years of Narendra Modi have not just failed India’s middle class but also the RSS

The disappointment of the RSS goes beyond Article 370, Uniform Civil Code, Ram Mandir or differences in economic policy.

On Camera

Imbalance persists in ASI’s modus operandi. Bengal, Bihar demand more attention

The National Policy on Archaeological Excavation and Explorations, which was approved in 2015, mentioned the need for problem-oriented, long-term research projects covering various time periods.

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.