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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Forgive Hema Malini her umbrella & sunroof cars, she’s a diva not just Mathura’s Meera

Hema Malini has no qualms about being glamourous, even in the fields of Mathura. The entitlement comes from her success as an actress.

Polling booths in Andhra report EVM glitches as first phase of Lok Sabha elections begin

Andhra's chief electoral officer said 50 places reported EVM glitches. Technical teams are on standby to deal with such instances.

Market opens cautiously as India sees day 1 of voting in Lok Sabha elections

The rupee depreciated 4 paise to 69.15 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday.

BJP & Congress manifestos offer a security policy high on emotions, low on substance

The Congress manifesto, while marred by flaws, is more positive, specific and action-oriented on national security than the BJP's.

MGNREGA survived Modi govt’s neglect and derision, it will be up to new regime to fix it

The current wage system in MGNREGA needs a double booster shot: hike in existing rate and correction in subsequent revision rates.

India thinks its superpower status is at stake in these elections

Many in India seem to believe that a few more highways & a few tax concessions are enough to replicate China’s path to power and affluence.

It’s JNU vs Modi in Begusarai as Kanhaiya takes on Giriraj of ‘Go To Pakistan’ fame

A host of Left-leaning students and activists have turned up to campaign for Kanhaiya in a battle at Begusarai that is turning into an ideological one.

49 all-women booths set up in Uttarakhand for Lok Sabha elections

The decision came after it was noticed that women who come to polling booths wearing a veil were unwilling to lift it before male poll personnel to verify their identity.

Assam Muslim beaten for selling ‘beef’ has one regret — he won’t be able to vote

The mob had questioned Shaukat Ali's nationality and asked him if his name appears in the NRC. It does.

First phase of Lok Sabha elections begin Thursday, voting in 91 constituencies

Nitin Gadkari, Kiren Rijiju and VK Singh are among several Union ministers whose fate will be decided.

On Camera

Buses are stuck on third gear in India. It’s time to privatise with London-style GCC model

Using a GCC model, where the state contracts private operators, lowers costs and subsidies. It’s possible to run a high-quality service, as anyone who has used London’s buses will attest.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.