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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Congress releases third list of 19 candidates for J-K polls

The National Conference and the Congress have finalised the seat-sharing formula and will contest 51 and 32 seats, respectively. There will be a friendly contest on a few seats.

AAP unveils 2nd list of MP polls’ candidates, poses uncertainty around INDIA electoral alliance

After a meeting in Delhi last month, INDIA bloc announced joint rally in Bhopal in first week of October but MP Congress chief Kamal Nath later said that it has been cancelled.

House panel pushes for 18 yrs as minimum age for contesting polls — ‘can be reliable, responsible’

Currently, candidates must be at least 25 years old. Panel also recommends harsher punishment for making false declarations from six-month jail to a maximum of two years & fine.

Attempt to murder, rape, abduction: 13% candidates in Punjab, 16% in Goa declare serious charges

Out of 2,207 contesting candidates in Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa, 491 have declared criminal antecedents.

25% of over 600 candidates in UP polls 1st phase face criminal charges: ADR study of affidavits

ADR's report states 20% of all candidates for 1st phase are accused of serious crimes, such as murder, attempt to murder or rape.

BJP announces first list of 184 candidates from 20 states for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Prime Minister Modi will contest from Varanasi and Amit Shah from Gandhinagar, said union minister J.P. Nadda announcing the party's candidates for Lok Sabha elections.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.