scorecardresearch
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

EC objects to lyrics of Congress poll song a day before its launch

EC informed Congress of its objections to one particular stanza Saturday, and since clearance is mandatory, it will have to remove the lyrics in question.

‘Saffron Mahatma’ Advani is reduced to a mere spectator

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

TDP also promises minimum income for poor, assures Rs 2 lakh per family per year

The ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh released its manifesto Saturday promising Rs 2 lakh for poor families annually as well matching the Centre's PM Kisan Samman scheme with a state grant.

Imran Khan says BJP’s ‘false claim of shooting PAF F-16 to build war hysteria for polls has backfired’

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments follow a US magazine's report that contradicts India's stand on shooting down a PAF fighter jet.

BJP’s fresh list replaces Uma Bharti with Anurag Sharma as candidate for Jhansi

With the new list of 24 candidates, BJP has so far announced 407 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls.

Rahul Gandhi discusses AAP alliance with Delhi Congress leaders

The issue of an alliance between Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi has been ongoing for many weeks now, with Congress even announcing it was going it alone.

For years, Congress wondered whom to field against Shatrughan Sinha. Today, the dilemma ends

BJP is playing down Shatrughan Sinha's shift to the Congress, even though the Bollywood star has landed the party two cosy wins from Patna Sahib.

Web series, online fact-checker — what parties are playing with this Lok Sabha election

Every Lok Sabha election sees politicians draw some new rabbits from their hats. ThePrint brings you the tricks and tools of poll season 2019.

North Bengal gets ready for epic Mamata-Modi battle — Didi’s image vs Dada’s charm

Modi is popular, but local leaders say BJP's polarisation is reaping dividends on the ground. There is no clarity, though, if that will be enough to overcome Mamata. 

Meet the young women and men who drafted Congress manifesto for Lok Sabha elections

The 19-member Congress team that drafted the party manifesto, released earlier this week, was supported by a group of 25 people with different callings.

On Camera

Pakistani fundamentalists closer to controlling state. Now the battle is over baby milk bank

Islamic clerics push back against human milk banks as Shari’a proscribes marriages between so-called milk siblings. But several Islamic countries, including Iran, operate them.

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.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

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.