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iElect: TCS, Twitter India launch election app to tap into social conversations

The app harnesses the power of social media, big data, analytics and mobility to make sense of what seems to be a complex web of conversations.

BJP says it will permit agricultural exports only on this condition

When asked about the party's stand on agriculture exports, BJP Vice President Satya Pal Malik, in-charge of drafting the agriculture policy section of the party's election manifesto, emphasised on fulfilling the domestic demand first before permitting any exports.

Boom time: Chartered planes make hay as parties spend crores criss-crossing India

Around 130 air charter service operators across the country are having a "boom time" making "handsome profit" due to extensive use of helicopters and business jets by parties like BJP and Congress for electioneering, dubbed as most expensive in India's history

Election shutdown: This chart shows how India's infra push has come to a grinding halt

As India goes to the polls, here's some more bad news for the UPA: Not only have the number of new project announcements in the fourth quarter of FY14 fallen sharply on a quarterly and yearly basis, the number of stalled projects are also on the rise, implying that already limping infrastructure development has come to a grinding halt.

Angry Sharad Pawar accuses Election Commission of harassment. Here's why

Union Minister Sharad Pawar, who had been earlier reprimanded by the Election Commission over his ink remark, has attacked the poll panel for "going overboard" and criticised it over the practice of checking vehicles during the election process.

Sugar rush: Why elections will make your ice-cream more expensive

As the campaign picks up pace in the scorching summer heat, sales of these drinks will soar, potentially boosting demand for sugar in top consumer India to a record high this month.

Tipped to be India's next FM, Jaitley spells out the top priority for next government

"You will have to, both in terms of policies and procedure, give an impression that it's now easy to do business in India. You make five big clearances, some big-ticket clearances."

IT captains hail Nilekani and Balakrishnan's political foray

As IT poster boys Nandan Nilekani and V Balakrishnan face electoral test next week, captains of their industry have hailed their plunge into the murky waters of politics, saying it will strengthen democracy.

Nilekani committed hara-kiri by contesting on Cong ticket, says Ananth Kumar

Fighting Nandan Nilekani to extend his record winning streak in Lok Sabha polls here, senior BJP leader Ananth Kumar says the former Infosys chief has committed "hara-kiri" by fighting on a Congress ticket as the party today symbolises "corruption and scams".

Guess how much gold figures in Bappi Lahiri's declared assets worth Rs 12 crore

Famous for sporting chunky gold chains, Lahiri declared in his affidavit that he possesses 754 grams of gold jewellery worth around Rs.17 lakh and 4.62 kg of silver valued at over Rs.2 lakh.

India elections: Which party has maximum number of educated candidates in Mumbai?

According to a Times of India report today, 45 out of the 116 candidates contesting from Mumbai have completed their studies only till the Xth standard. And, some of them haven't even reached that level.

Chart: As India votes, these states see highest voter turnout in over 20 years

High voter turnouts are likely to have implications for the election results. Do they imply strong winds of change in India's political landscape?

Narendra Modi declares assets worth Rs 1.5 cr, but no car or land

BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi, who is contesting from Vadodara Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat, has declared his total assets at Rs 1.51 crore and he does not own any vehicle.

120 million vote in critical third phase of Lok Sabha elections to pick 91 of the 543 MPs

In what could be called a carnival of democracy, men and women cutting across social and economic strata poured into 140,850 polling centres from the time they opened at 7 in the morning for the 11-hour balloting.

Delhi records highest voter turnout in 30 years

The capital saw a 64.88 percent turnout in the 1984 elections, held post the assassination of prime minister Indira Gandhi. The turnout in 2009 election was 51.85 percent.

Seriously rich: Our crorepati netas have more wealth than many corporate candidates

Lok Sabha candidates with corporate background, such as Nandan Nilekani and Meera Sanyal, may rank much above their political rivals on wealth charts, but many others from India Inc who are contesting polls lag behind 'netas' in accumulating assets.

Show ink, see prices sink: In India, show finger after voting, get cheaper gas and food

In India, during this general election at least, it can earn discounts at gas stations, restaurants, spas, stores and hospitals after voting. India's polling stations mark each voter's left forefinger with an indelible dot of a silver nitrate solution after casting the ballot to guard against voter fraud.

What the new govt needs to do in its first 100 days in one infographic

The infographic illustrates the 10 reforms the next government must undertake the first 100 days of office in order to get the economy back on track.

It's a key election day for India: These charts tell you all you need to know about polls

India's real estate industry looks to BJP to turnaround its fortunes

The industry captains are looking forward to a strong and stable government that can put the battered economy back on rails and undertake the necessary reforms to revive the real estate sector.

This is how the odds stack up for key players as 11 states go to polls today

Voting has begun for 91 seats across 11 states and three union territories, including all seats in Delhi, Haryana and Kerala and several in UP, Bihar, Odisha and Maharashtra

The Kumbh Mela of elections: How polls are ringing in cash for Indian tourism

TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao is worth Rs 17 crore but doesn't own a car

TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, who filed his nominations for Medak Lok Sabha today, has declared his total assets at Rs 16,94,82,464 but neither he nor his family owns any vehicle.

Tell your friends you voted with Facebook's new "I'm a Voter" button

For the first time in the country, users over the age of 18 will see a message at the top of their Facebook News Feed on their mobile handsets, reminding them that voting has started in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

This is how Airtel is helping its customers make informed voting decisions

The scheme will be available in Delhi NCR, Haryana and Kerala, which are going to polls tomorrow, from 7 am to 7 pm.

India goes to polls: The election timeline in one single chart

Stark contrast: Cong has most crorepati candidates, but party faces cash crunch

Although 70 percent of the candidates fielded by the Congress Party for this Lok Sabha Elections are crorepatis, they are having a hard time funding their campaigns. According to a Times of India article today, the party is facing a severe cash crunch.

No pretence of agenda to bring economic revival: Chidamabaram on BJP manifesto

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