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Page 346 - Lok Sabha Elections News

How our society transformed from a robust democracy into a fearful one

In Lok Sabha elections 2019, voters must decide whether or not they want to be constantly prodded into a siege mentality that is fearful of real and imagined enemies

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Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 1:00 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election LIVE updates: Rahul to address party workers in Delhi

The battle for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 has officially begun. Catch LIVE updates on election rallies, campaigns, election date, and a lot more

Lok Sabha Election LIVE updates: Rahul to address party workers in Delhi
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 12:01 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: How to check voter information on computer, phone

Voting to elect the 17th Lok Sabha will be held over seven phases from April 11 to May 19 and the counting of votes will take place on May 23. Here's how to check if your name figures in voters list

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: How to check voter information on computer, phone
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 11:59 AM IST

LS polls 2019: Seven reasons why you can't ignore world's biggest elections

India's elections represent the world's largest democratic exercise

LS polls 2019: Seven reasons why you can't ignore world's biggest elections
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 11:46 AM IST

Global brokerages bullish on Indian stocks despite poll-related uncertainty

Thus far in calendar year 2019 (CY19), Indian benchmarks have underperformed major global indices with a rise of around 1.8 per cent

Global brokerages bullish on Indian stocks despite poll-related uncertainty
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 11:21 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2019 to see 15 mn first-time voters in 18-19-year age group

These voters in the age group of 18-19 years constitute 1.66 per cent of the of the total electorate

Lok Sabha polls 2019 to see 15 mn first-time voters in 18-19-year age group
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 10:32 AM IST

NDA could get a slim majority, BJP may fall 34 short of 2014 tally: Survey

The survey conducted by India TV-CNX, between March 1 and March 7 in 193 of the 543 parliamentary constituencies, also predicted a surge of the Congress with its tally likely to almost double

NDA could get a slim majority, BJP may fall 34 short of 2014 tally: Survey
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 9:38 AM IST

Graduates, farmers seek labour jobs in GST-wrecked Jaipur informal economy

Demonetisation and the GST 'severely affected' Rajasthan's small-scale construction, mining, gems and jewellery industries, according to experts

Graduates, farmers seek labour jobs in GST-wrecked Jaipur informal economy
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 9:25 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Now, candidates have to make their crime records public

The candidates were earlier required to give details of their criminal cases to the poll panel through an affidavit but were not required to make it public themselves

Lok Sabha polls: Now, candidates have to make their crime records public
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 8:41 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections: EC imposes model code of conduct with immediate effect

The EC said 91 constituencies will go for polls in first phase on April 11, followed by 97 constituencies in second phase on April 18

Lok Sabha elections: EC imposes model code of conduct with immediate effect
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 2:43 AM IST

CII's alternative Election Manifesto suggests plan for 8% economic growth

To generate new livelihoods, CII has called for an empowered committee of central and state labour ministers to rework labour laws

CII's alternative Election Manifesto suggests plan for 8% economic growth
Updated On : 11 Mar 2019 | 2:22 AM IST

BJP, Congress have neatly woven alliances to woo various communities in TN

For the first time since 1966, the very idea of Dravidianism is on trial

BJP, Congress have neatly woven alliances to woo various communities in TN
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 10:59 PM IST

Why BJD MP Tathagata Satpathy quit politics to focus on journalism

Satpathy joined the Janata Dal in 1989 under Biju Patnaik and contested successfully for a Lok Sabha seat in 1998 before losing it a year later

Why BJD MP Tathagata Satpathy quit politics to focus on journalism
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 10:47 PM IST

BJP's win in Jind by-poll widens split between Jat and non-Jat voters

The BJP won Jind for the first time since Haryana came into existence

BJP's win in Jind by-poll widens split between Jat and non-Jat voters
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 10:36 PM IST

Refurbishment auto factories run overtime to meet Lok Sabha polls demand

Koya is also a preferred destination for politicians from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, where there could be demand for around 100 refurbished vehicles.

Refurbishment auto factories run overtime to meet Lok Sabha polls demand
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 10:20 PM IST

Political parties may spend Rs 50 cr on local cable channels for elections

Political parties use these news channels, along with entertainment channels, to promote themselves and their election agenda.

Political parties may spend Rs 50 cr on local cable channels for elections
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 10:05 PM IST

Rajinikanth not to contest Tamil Nadu Assembly bypoll

The actor is yet to launch his political outfit, though on December 31, 2017, he had announced that his political entry was sure to fructify

Rajinikanth not to contest Tamil Nadu Assembly bypoll
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 9:55 PM IST

Highlights: LS election dates out, four states to vote for assemblies

Elections will also be held in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Odisha along with the parliamentary polls. Catch LIVE updates here

Highlights: LS election dates out, four states to vote for assemblies
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 9:50 PM IST

Lok Sabha :EVMs to carry candidate photos to avoid confusion over names

The photograph will be printed on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot units as well as on postal ballot papers, the EC said.

Lok Sabha :EVMs to carry candidate photos to avoid confusion over names
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 9:22 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls to be held from April 11 to May 19, counting on May 23

Elections will be held on April 11, 18, 23 and 29 and May 6, 12 and 19

Lok Sabha polls to be held from April 11 to May 19, counting on May 23
Updated On : 10 Mar 2019 | 9:01 PM IST