Boosting rural incomes has always been a big aim of the Narendra Modi government. A new document reviewed by Reuters reveal a plan to lift rural per-capita income by 50% by 2030. But Prime Minister Modi faces significant challenges as he tries to achieve that target. Today's Pollnomics takes a deep dive into India's agricultural economy.

India Elections 2024: Accelerating rural India's economy | Decoding govt's plan for rural India

India is nearly half way through its mega general election. Voters in 283 Lok Sabha constituencies out of 543 have chosen their representatives over 3 phases of the election so far. Among the key constituencies that go to polls in weeks to come will be old Gandhi bastions Amethi and Raebareli, both to vote in the 5th phase on the 20th of May. The 2 seats carry huge symbolic significance for the future of the Gandhis and the Congress party. The first story on Inside South Asia decodes political realities.

Half way through India's big elections | Focus on Amethi, Raebareli in Phase 5

Telangana is the youngest state of india, having been formed in 2014. The state goes to poll on may 13 to elect 17 members of parliament. On pollnomics, we look at telangana and its decade-long journey.

Lok Sabha Elections: Will Telangana be India's model state? | Decoding Telangana's economy

Tracking Telangana's economic turnaround

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 ended as 93 constituencies across 10 states and a union territory held voting with a total of 1,351 candidates in the fray. Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections: Phase III records 65% voter turnout across 11 states & UT

In the Indian state of Haryana, the ruling party in the Indian state of Haryana, the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party has faced major setback, three independent members of the state's legislative assembly have withdrawn their support from BJP, leaving the party.

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP loses majority in Haryana, three members withdraw support from party

The third phase of polls involves some key seats whose results will impact the future of some political families. A total of 17.24 crore voters are eligible to cast their vote in this phase at 185,000 polling stations. Just for a reminder, voting was held in 102 seats in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls and in 88 seats in the second phase. Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha polls: Several high-profile candidates contest high-stakes seats

Lok Sabha polls: Elections across 10 states, 1 Union Territory

Lok Sabha elections: Mallikarjun Kharge questions ECI over delay in voter turnout data

Lok Sabha elections: Amit Shah, Sharad Pawar exercise their franchise to vote

After routing the Tories in the local elections, the labour party is now eyeing the UK's General Election. To achieve this goal on one hand they're planning to target the south of England while on the other they're making amends to their stand on the war in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

UK: Labour party says its advancing in Tory heartland in the south

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fears that Britain is headed towards a hung Parliament. Sunak has urged his cabinet to come together in the face of mounting Labour popularity. Watch in for more details!

UK: PM Rishi Sunak fears Britain may be headed towards a hung parliament

As India gears up for the 3rd phase of the 18th Lok Sabha polls on the 7th of May. Voter turnout in the first two phases has caused concern. Our correspondent gauges the pulse of Madhya Pradesh.

Lok Sabha Elections | Gauging the pulse of Madhya Pradesh: Gwalior, Morena go to polls in Phase III

Ending days of suspense, Congress has decided to field candidates in Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. Watch to know more.

Raebareli Lok Sabha: Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma to contest from Amethi

India stands at the forefront of technological innovation, and this wave of innovation is reshaping its electoral landscape. The intersection of politics and technology is becoming increasingly pronounced, especially in the context of election campaigns. This report puts the spotlight on the transformation in indian politics in the digital age.

India General Elections: Impact of tech on India's democracy

With just three days to go for the last day of filing nominations for the seats, the Congress has kept the suspense going for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli constituencies, not naming candidates for them in the latest list of names for the Lok Sabha polls released on Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections: Congress to name Amethi, Raebareilly candidate

Six-time Madhya Pradesh MLA Ramniwas Rawat joined the BJP on Tuesday, dealing a severe blow to the Congress. Rawat was a minister in Digvijay Singh's ministry and the former executive president of the MP Congress. He is now allied with the BJP, and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was present for his induction.

Lok Sabha Elections: 6-time Madhya Pradesh MLA Ramniwas Rawat quits Congress, joins BJP

The Congress party has appointed Devendra Yadav as the interim president of the Delhi Congress. Yadav will also continue his role as the all India Congress Committee in charge for Punjab. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: Devender Yadav appointed as interim chief of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee

India has the largest number of eligible voters in the world, yet more than 100 million people do not bother to cast their votes. Why is this such a big issue in India? And how does this affect governance? Our next report looks to find out

Voter apathy in India: Why millions of Indians don't vote

In a major development the top Court of India rejected the Pleas seeking 100% cross-verification of the electronic voting machines or the EVM data with voter verifiable paper audit trail records. Watch to know more.

India General Elections: SC rejects VVPAT petitions, denies pleas for 100% verification of votes

The world's largest democracy India's Mammoth parliamentary elections entered into the second of seven phases today. With all eyes on the southern state of Kerala and Karnataka. Voting ended in the Phase 2 of India's elections with 88 seats across 12 States and one Union territory with several prominent contestants. Watch to know more.

India General Elections 2024: Voting ends in Phase 2 of India's elections

The world's largest democracy India's Mammoth parliamentary elections roll into the second of seven phases today with all eyes on the southern state of Kerala and Karnataka. Voting begins in 88 seats across 12 States and one Union territory with several prominent contestants. Watch to know more.

India General Elections: Voting ends in Phase II, 159 million voters across 12 states & 1 UT

The era of curfews and strikes during the elections in India's Kashmir is now over. In a clear departure from the past, the politicians are now are fervently campaigning and holding rallies across the capital, Srinagar.

Lok Sabha Elections | Srinagar: Campaigning at icononic clock tower, change of air in Kashmir

India's Lok Sabha elections are here. Fervent voters are going to cast their vote. Indians began casting votes in their respective constituencies. However, some want to cast a vote but are residing far away from their registered constituency. In this case, few steps can be taken to cast a vote at your current address and city.

India elections 2024: How to cast vote if you live in a different city?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. In his speech Modi warned the people of the Congress party and the I.N.D.I.A Alliance. He said they have their eyes on the public's earnings and property...Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi slams Congress over claims it wants to change Constitution

India’s economic growth hinges on capitalising its demographic dividend. Youth is the new currency, & india has it in abundance. But as the clock ticks on the national elections, this report take a look at the youth challenges awaiting the world’s largest democracy.

Can India bridge the formal-informal divide in the labour market?

India began voting on Friday (April 19) in a six-week election. The voters began queuing up outside the polling stations even before they were allowed. Voting in 102 constituencies have begun, with 160 million voters across 17 states and 4 UTs in the first phase.

India National Elections: 2 North Eastern States of India - Sikkim & Arunachal Pradesh - hold voting

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - India's massive election kicks off - Phase 1: 166 mn voters, 1625 candidates & 102 seats - US vetoes Palestinian request at UN - Jury selected for Trump trial - Tel Aviv: Protesters call for general strike

India votes: First phase of polling today | Jury selected for Trump trial

India National Elections 2024: Voting begins in India, 160 mn voters across 17 states, 4 UTs

India began voting for general elections on April 19. Voters turned out at various polling stations across the country to cast their votes. 166 million voters in 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories are voting in the first phase.

India goes to polls as PM Modi seeks historic third term

Voting has begun for 102 parliamentary seats across 21 states/UTs in the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Watch to know more.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: 43% polling recorded in J&K & 33% in Rajasthan till 1 PM

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