general election

India in poll mode, first phase kicks off on April 11

India in poll mode, first phase kicks off on April 11

April 10, 2019

India is all set to witness a high octane electoral battle on April 11, the first phase of the seven phased general election. This is the 17th general election in India since it became independent in 1947 and conducted its first general election in 1951-52.

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Kashmir conundrum

Kashmir conundrum

June 21, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir plunged into political uncertainty with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pulling back its alliance with the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The question is when will normalcy return to the state with uncertainty looming large?

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India proposes to host G20 summit ahead of schedule

India proposes to host G20 summit ahead of schedule

July 18, 2016

India’s turn to host the G20 summit is scheduled for 2019 but the country is now proposing to take up the presidency of the meet in 2018 as it would be having its general election polls in 2019.

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