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Topic2019 elections

Topic: 2019 elections

Advani tells BJP — never regarded political opponents as anti-national or enemies

In blog, BJP veteran L.K. Advani writes that party has been at forefront of protecting the integrity of democratic institutions, cites its role during Emergency.

It’s news. It’s advertising. It’s special service – no consensus on what NaMo TV is

Govt sources say NaMo TV is an ‘advertising platform’ but experts say it doesn’t match the description, Tata Sky CEO calls it a ‘special service’ from BJP.

From Nakul Nath to Karti Chidambaram, Congress ‘sons’ join poll fray

The Congress Thursday announced candidates for 21 out of 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, including the son of CM Kamal Nath. 

Coming soon, a BJP report card on how Mamata, KCR, Kejriwal & co failed their states

Almost all the opposition leaders likely to be targeted in the BJP exercise are involved with the opposition front taking shape to challenge the party.

Wayanad tribals say food, shelter & elephant attacks more important than welcoming Rahul Gandhi

There's not much hope from politicians, say tribals from the Kerala constituency where Congress chief Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination.

Liberals accusing Modi of creating a fear complex in 2019 are guilty of doing the same

If you are openly naming and shaming a legitimate political party, you cannot claim to be “neutral”.

Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi for contesting from Wayanad, calls it an insult to Amethi

Congress' Rahul Gandhi will be contesting his second Lok Sabha seat from Kerala's Wayanad apart from Amethi where he's in contest with BJP's Smriti Irani.

Congress has a test for warring Haryana leaders eyeing CM chair — ace Lok Sabha polls first

The Congress' Haryana unit is said to be ridden with factionalism, with several leaders in the fray for a chief ministerial nomination.

Funds to get cheaper as RBI cuts rates by 25 bps days before Lok Sabha elections

The 25 bps cut in repo rate by monetary policy committee will make loans cheaper for borrowers.

BJP tops political ad spending on Google at Rs 1.21 crore, Congress comes in sixth

Google’s Indian Transparency Report shows that BJP accounts for 32% of the total ad expense on its platform, followed by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress party.

On Camera

NEET, JEE exams are causing a mental health crisis in India. Students are struggling to cope

The suicide rate among students is increasing at an alarming rate. In 2022, over 13,000 student deaths were reported, according to the NCRB.

Hindenburg vs SEBI battle erupts again, this time with several new revelations

Hindenburg issued a response to a show-cause notice from India’s market regulator. Both documents contain new findings on several aspects of the short-seller’s Jan 2023 report on Adani Group.

Is Pakistan arming jets with nuclear missiles? JF-17 photographed with Ra’ad-I, says US think tank

After analysing images of 'Thunder' Block II from rehearsals for 2023 Pakistan Day Parade, Federation of American Scientists says fighter has been equipped with Ra’ad-I missile.

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.