How election managers could use state polls to fine-tune their skills ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha showdown
Commentators dub the upcoming series of elections comprising 679 assembly seats and representing 83 Lok Sabha constituencies as 'semi-finals' before the 2024 parliamentary polls. But it is also a dress rehearsal for the managers of the largest poll event in the world. Key Points
The Economic TimesIndian stocks to gain only modestly in 2023 despite RBI rate hike pause: Poll
Indian equity strategists have scaled back their year-end outlook as a new bull run in India's already-richly valued stock market is unlikely, according to a Reuters poll. The Sensex and Nifty 50 indexes were expected to gain 3.8% and 4.6%, respectively, from Tuesday's close to end-2023, slightly downgraded from a February poll. Over 70% of analysts believe Indian stocks will trade in a narrow range for the next three months. While an end to the RBI's modest rate-hiking cycle was positive, the high probability of a U.S. recession this year is likely to limit Indian stocks' gains. Key Points
Economic TimesAssembly Elections 2023 Exit poll Live Updates: Who will win Rajasthan, Telangana? poll predictions to be released soon
Assembly Elections 2023 Exit poll Live Updates: The assembly elections 2023 exit poll results will be declared after 6.30 pm on Thursday, November 30. Stay tuned to this live blog for all the latest updates on exit poll results 2023 Key Points
mintRon DeSantis fares better against Joe Biden than Donald Trump, poll shows
Joe Biden trails Ron DeSantis 43% to 44% at present, according to the DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners survey | World News Key Points
Hindustan Timespoll reveals most Americans want the US government to publicly support Israel
ABC News/Ipsos poll: 49% of Americans find U.S. support for Israel adequate, 29% want more. Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas conflict disapproved by 54%. Key Points
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Naruto's top sensei revealed: You won't believe who took the number one spot!
Naruto poll lets fans choose their desired sensei to train under from five popular options. Minato Namikaze wins, also topping worldwide popularity polls. Key Points
Hindustan TimesExit Polls 2023: Meghalaya set to witness hung Assembly
Meghalaya is set to witness a hung assembly this year, according to the exit poll predictions. However, it is to be noted that exit poll projections may or may not be the same as actual results. Key Points
Hindustan TimesElection Commission may put on hold Bommai government's tenders
The Election Commission of India is considering suspending high-value tenders issued by the Bommai-led BJP government before the upcoming Karnataka polls due to concerns of 'hugely inflated estimates' and corruption, as alleged by the Congress party. The poll panel intends to hold any such tender or bidding process that could impact conducting a free and fair election in compliance with the Model Code of Conduct. Key Points
Economic TimesElection Commission mulls advisory on INDIA bloc's ‘misuse of central agencies' concerns ahead of polls: Report
A delegation of INDIA bloc parties had last week urged the poll panel to ensure ‘level playing field’ during the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. This after Enforcement Directorate arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. Key Points
mintKharge's jibe after EC announces assembly poll dates: ‘Farewell of BJP sounded’
Madhya Pradesh votes on Nov. 17, Chhattisgarh on Nov. 7 & 17, Rajasthan on Nov. 23, Telangana on Nov. 30 and Mizoram on Nov. 7. | Latest News India Key Points
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K'taka exit poll: Cong to win 103-118 seats, BJP 74-94, says Zee News-Matrize
Karnataka Election Exit Polls 2023: The BJP, Congress and JD(S) are key players. It is to be noted, Exit poll projections may differ from actual results. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTripura Exit polls 2023: BJP likely to get 2nd term, Tipra Motha to make a mark
Tripura exit poll predictions 2023: The Bharatiya Janata Party-IPFT, Left-Congress and Tipra Motha are key players in this election. It is to be noted, however, that exit poll projections may or may not be the same as actual results. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIs MCC redundant? What Modi announcing policy decisions in poll-bound states means for EC code
Mid-poll campaigning is not new for BJP. But ongoing election season marks a departure from BJP poll playbook in that key announcements were made by Modi on ground zero. Key Points
ThePrintSecond phase of civic polls: BSP hoping to retain two mayoral seats it won in 2017
BSP mobilises cadre for second phase of local bodies poll in 38 districts on May 11. BSP relying on Dalit-Muslim-Backward formula to secure victory. Key Points
Hindustan TimesKamala Harris widens lead over Trump in new poll, gains support from women
In a recent poll, Democrat Kamala Harris widened her lead over Republican Donald Trump, reflecting a surge in voter enthusiasm ahead of the November 5 election. Harris has gained significant support among women and Hispanic voters. Key Points
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida 'to sack deputy finance minister' over delinquency on tax payments
Report of Kenji Kanda’s firing comes in the backdrop of poll by broadcaster FNN which shows approval rating for Kishida’s cabinet reaching a record low of 27.8%, 7.8 points below last month. Key Points
ThePrintUK economy grows by 0.1% in first quarter of 2023
Output was 0.2% higher than a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said. But GDP in March alone dropped 0.3%, compared with poll forecasts for it to hold steady. While industrial output and construction grew, the much larger services sector dropped 0.4%, reflecting weak car sales and retail, hurt by unusually rainy weather and high inflation. Key Points
Economic TimesAAP councillor Mukesh Goel to preside over mayoral poll as L-G approves appointment
AAP councillor Mukesh Goel will be the presiding officer for the upcoming mayoral poll with Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena approving the former’s appointment, Raj Niwas said on Monday. Key Points
The HinduKarnataka Election 2023 News Live Updates: Congress releases manifesto, promises ban on Bajrang Dal
Karnataka Election 2023 Live Updates: With the Karnataka Assembly elections nearing, Congress is all set to release its poll manifesto, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party unveiled its poll promises. The manifesto will be released in Bengaluru at 9 am in the presence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, state unit president DK Shivakumar and Chairman of the Manifesto Committee Dr Parameshwaraji, among other party leaders. Meanwhile, PM Modi will hold roadshows and public rallies across districts. For more updates, stay tuned with indiatoday.in. Key Points
India TodayRBI to hold rates at 6.50% through mid-2024, cut seen in Q3: Reuters poll
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 6.50% for a fifth consecutive meeting on Dec. 8 as inflation worries ebb, according to a Reuters poll of economists who unanimously expect the central bank's next move to be a cut. Key Points
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Assembly Elections Exit poll Results 2023 LIVE: Will KCR lose Telangana? BJP may dominate Rajasthan, MP
Assembly Elections 2023 Exit poll Updates: BRS leader and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is likely to face a tough battle with the Congress party in 2023 elections. Speaking of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, BJP and Congress are in tight contest here. Key Points
mintRBI likely to hold rates steady until at least July: Poll
India's economy grew a stellar 8.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the fastest among major economies. Inflation, which is still close to the upper band of the central bank's 2%-6% target, does not hint at an imminent rate cut. Key Points
Economic Times22 killed, 37 wounded in twin blasts on eve of Pakistan election
At least 22 people were killed in bomb blasts outside poll candidate offices in southwestern Pakistan, on the eve of an election marred by violence and allegations of poll-rigging. The attacks occurred near the offices of independent and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) party candidates. The death toll from the first blast was a dozen, while the second blast killed at least 10 people. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha polls: How EC is working on men, machines and processes to ensure 2024 election is a success
Every Indian election is familiar with money and muscle power. Over Rs 3,500 crore worth of cash, freebies, liquor and drugs were seized in the 2019 LS polls. In the 2023-24 assembly polls, this figure was Rs 1,760 crore in just five states –– seven times more than in 2018. As we head into 2024 general polls, the scale and challenge will only be bigger. The EC has a tried and tested SOP which it keeps tightening to address these issues. Key Points
Economic TimesEC seizes drugs, cash, liquor worth over Rs 1,760 crore in five poll-bound states
The poll panel said the seizures made since the polls were announced on 9 Oct are over 7 times greater (Rs 239.15 crore) than those made in the previous assembly election in 2018. Key Points
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