Page 20 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019
Modi govt's failure to bury tax terrorism left foreign investors cold
The niggling suspicion of global investors that they could lose billions to policy fickleness is far from allayed
 "Modi govt's failure to bury tax terrorism left foreign investors cold")
Another term for Prime Minister Modi presents a pitfall and an opportunity
What Mr Modi must avoid in his second five-year tenure is any relaxation in the government's fiscal consolidation efforts
 "Another term for Prime Minister Modi presents a pitfall and an opportunity")
Top 10 business headlines: NBFC crisis, mobile user base dips, and more
From NBFC crisis to Ola suspending Foodpanda delivery, Business Standard brings you top 10 stories that made news on Tuesday
 "Top 10 business headlines: NBFC crisis, mobile user base dips, and more")
Lok Sabha elections: I congratulate Team Modi Sarkar, says Amit Shah
During the dinner meeting, the prime minister expressed concern over the 'needless controversy' created by the Opposition over EVMs
 "Lok Sabha elections: I congratulate Team Modi Sarkar, says Amit Shah")
EC rejects commissioner Lavasa's demand to record dissent note by 2-1 vote
A Commission official said the dissent notes and minority views would remain part of records of the poll panel
 "EC rejects commissioner Lavasa's demand to record dissent note by 2-1 vote")
Lok Sabha polls: Opposition moves EC, seeks fairness in counting process
A delegation of Opposition leaders submitted a memorandum to the EC
 "Lok Sabha polls: Opposition moves EC, seeks fairness in counting process")
Do 'jobs' even matter in politics?
Some conventional wisdom about how economic outcomes affect politics will be tested on May 23
 "Do 'jobs' even matter in politics?")
BJP slams Opposition for doubting EVMs, asks it to accept defeat with grace
Leaders of as many as 22 opposition parties met the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday and demanded verification of VVPAT slips of randomly-selected polling stations before the counting of the votes
 "BJP slams Opposition for doubting EVMs, asks it to accept defeat with grace")
SC rejects PIL for 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs on May 23
A larger bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has already dealt with the matter and passed an order, said a vacation bench
 "SC rejects PIL for 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs on May 23")
All the EVMs used in Lok Sabha elections absolutely safe in strongrooms: EC
In a statement, the EC said, after the close of polls, all polled EVMs and VVPATs are brought under security cover to designated strongrooms
 "All the EVMs used in Lok Sabha elections absolutely safe in strongrooms: EC")
SC rejects plea challenging appointment of observers for LS polls in Bengal
The petition had alleged that they had been appointed in contravention of the law so as to ensure "certain favours" are granted at the time of election
 "SC rejects plea challenging appointment of observers for LS polls in Bengal")
After hailing EC, Pranab Mukherjee expresses concern over tampering of EVMs
The former President said that it was the responsibility of the Election Commission to ensure safety and security of the EVMs
 "After hailing EC, Pranab Mukherjee expresses concern over tampering of EVMs")
Opposition meet to mull non-NDA alliance staking claim to form govt begins
They will also move the Election Commission (EC) to press for their demand of tallying the paper trail of votes (VVPATs) with the electronic voting machine (EVM) figures
 "Opposition meet to mull non-NDA alliance staking claim to form govt begins")
Crucial foreign policy decisions for the Indian government after May 23
Whoever comes to power will face a multitude of foreign policy challenges that are only growing in number and complexity, noted Anish Goel, a senior fellow at the New America think-tank
 "Crucial foreign policy decisions for the Indian government after May 23")
An election like never before: When EC's neutrality came into question
Congress President Rahul Gandhi took potshots at the Election Commission on May 19 for alledgedly going soft on 'Narendra Modi and his gang'
 "An election like never before: When EC's neutrality came into question")
Election result: SC dismisses PIL on 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs
SC dismisses PIL seeking 100 % matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs during vote counting on May 23
 "Election result: SC dismisses PIL on 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs")
Cannot criticise EC, elections conducted perfectly: Pranab Mukherjee
Speaking at a book launch event, the former president hailed the EC a day after Rahul Gandhi alleged the Election Commission's "capitulation" before Modi is obvious
 "Cannot criticise EC, elections conducted perfectly: Pranab Mukherjee")
Controversial BJP-sponsored NaMo TV vanishes after Lok Sabha Poll
A BJP leader, requesting anonymity, said, "NaMo TV was meant to be a tool of BJP campaign for the Lok Sabha election. With the polls over, it is no longer needed
 "Controversial BJP-sponsored NaMo TV vanishes after Lok Sabha Poll")
Don't be disheartened by rumours, exit polls, Priyanka Gandhi tells workers
Most exit polls have predicted a majority for the BJP-led NDA, leaving the UPA far behind
 "Don't be disheartened by rumours, exit polls, Priyanka Gandhi tells workers")
Advantage exit poll: A battered corner of $2.1 trn stock market may shine
While the benchmark Nifty 50 Index rallied 3.7% to a fresh peak, the Nifty MidCap 100 Index advanced 4.1% as the strength of the projected victory boosted the broader market
 "Advantage exit poll: A battered corner of $2.1 trn stock market may shine")
