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A whopping 86% Indians want voting to be made compulsory: Survey

An overwhelming 86 per cent people want voting to be made mandatory in the country, according to a survey released on Tuesday on the occasion of the 12th National Voters' Day.

Clear, focused cash dole-outs may just work even for debt-ridden Punjab

If some exclusions are made, the doles may empower the marginalised without hitting the exchequer much

Tough Inflation control steps achieve intended goals, but at no small cost

While the steps have had the desired impact to some extent, experts have criticised them for burdening farmers and going against the concepts of open markets and 'atmanirbharta'

Goa's new Zuari Bridge to open by April 30 next year, says CM

Sawant said the cost of the entire project has escalated from Rs 1400 crore to Rs 1800 crore due to delays

Amit Shah to address series of meetings in UP ahead of Assembly elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is embarking on a statewide tour of Uttar Pradesh from Friday to give momentum to the party's election campaign.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah likely to visit Gujarat on Saturday

Amit Shah will go to Gujarat on the evening of November 27 and is likely to return on either the night of November 28 or November 29 morning

BJP national executive meets on Sunday as party gears up for 5 state polls

The BJP is in power in Himachal and as such the Congress's complete sweep of the bypolls in a Lok Sabha and three assembly seats there has caused concerns in the party

BJP national office-bearers to meet on Monday to discuss host of issues

The BJP's national office-bearers will meet on Monday to discuss a host of issues ranging from the upcoming five state assembly polls to the farmers' agitation and the Covid-19 pandemic.

BJP names in-charge for polls; Pradhan for UP, Shekhawat for Punjab

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has been given the charge of the Goa polls

U'khand CM face to be decided after polls, says state Congress in-charge

State party in-charge Devender Yadav on Friday said that the party will take its final call on the CM face only after polls

BJP to form five-member committee for every page of voters list

The aim is to ensure more penetration at booth level

Mamata's payback time? TMC is now upping the ante to take battle to UP

The West Bengal CM's 'outsider' pitch in her state may constrain her moves in UP

'Markets are in the midst of figuring out the impact of the 2nd Covid wave'

While the market has weakened from its high, it is up significantly over the year, and is trading at multiples that are well above its mean, says Aditya Narain of Edelweiss

Assembly Elections LIVE: 77% voting in West Bengal; 71% in Tamil Nadu

West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu Election 2021 Live Updates: Voting in the 4 states and 1 UT is underway. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Assembly elections 2021

Kerala Assembly election: Ensure only one vote for a person, HC tells EC

Considering the plea, the court said this was a serious issue concerning the rights of the citizens

Observers for poll-bound states being monitored closely: CEC Sunil Arora

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said that observers in poll-bound states of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry are being monitored closely by the EC

Poll-bound states spend heavily this year amid ambitious Budget projections

But their Budget numbers are inclined to be overstated due to substantial revisions in revenues and grants shared by the Centre

BJP begins selection process for candidates in poll-bound states, UT

Four states are due to go to polls

LIVE: DMK-Congress meetings are like corruption hackathon, says Modi in TN

In less than two months from now, elections are set to be held in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Assam. Stay tuned for LIVE updates as we track poll campaigns of political parties

EC issues directions to ensure smooth conduct of assembly polls in states

The EC has reminded states where assembly polls are due in the coming months not to assign any election-related duty to officials who have been charged for any lapse in any election in the past