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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Raj Babbar’s fight isn’t just for Fatehpur Sikri, but for his political career

UP Congress chief Raj Babbar might to do well against BJP’s Raj Kumar Chahar, but the Modi factor is a problem. And a loss may mean the end of his career.

Deve Gowda’s desperate family-first politics make even Pawar, KCR, Naidu clans look better

Even Deve Gowda’s supporters in Karnataka believe he now cares only about the political fortunes of his family.

The biggest test for Karnataka’s Congress-JD(S) alliance is in Mandya Lok Sabha seat

The independent candidate is banking on star friends, regional pride, and a local Congress rebellion to tackle the Deve Gowda family scion.

Govt cancels visa & issues ‘leave India’ notice to Bangladesh actor for campaigning for Trinamool

The actor allegedly took part in campaigning for TMC's Raiganj candidate Kanhaiyalal Agarwal for which he's been asked to leave the country.

Is vote for Left a waste in Bengal or will it find relevance only in an anti-BJP coalition?

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, the state’s traditional Left supporters seem to be shifting towards the BJP.

As the world grieves over Notre Dame, Modi missing in action

PM Modi believes he has brought India to the world’s attention, and so he should have known better than staying silent on Notre Dame fire tragedy.

Yogi critic, Mumbai ex-top cop — IAS & IPS officers moving to politics this Lok Sabha polls

Lok Sabha elections 2019 has quite a few former IAS and IPS officers turning to politics — some who joined after retirement and others who dumped their careers midway. 

Chhattisgarh isn’t a Rahul-Modi battle, it’s a fight between CM Baghel & Raman Singh

In every general election in Chhattisgarh, BJP has won 10 seats and Congress just 1. However, the 2018 assembly polls may just have turned the tide for Congress.

Wayanad is angry about Amit Shah’s ‘Pakistan’ jibe, but NDA candidate isn’t worried

Local residents are furious after BJP chief Amit Shah compares Wayanad to Pakistan over green flags at Rahul Gandhi’s rally. Analysts say Shah's remark will help BJP beyond Kerala.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik richest candidate contesting in phase 2 of assembly polls

The Odisha Election Watch said that of the 244 candidates who are contesting, 70 are crorepatis with assets worth Rs 2cr to Rs 5cr.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

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?