The Indian state of West Bengal is the economic powerhouse of east India. Moreover, its 42 Members of Parliament can make or break political fortunes at the center. As the election fever reaches higher pitch, we bring you an economic snapshot of West Bengal.

West Bengal: The economic powerhouse of India | Decoding Bengal's economy | Race To Power

Elections were held in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. The state has been electing 175 legislators and 25 members of parliament simultaneously since 1999. Once the dominant state down south, Andhra Pradesh was split in 2014 to create Telangana. That split continues to reverberate through the state's political economy till date.

India Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh's unique political economy

Low voter turnout has been a key issue in India's ongoing elections. But Assam state has bucked that trend with close to 90% of the electorate exercising their franchise. So, what does the busiest voting state want from the new government?

India Elections 2024: What Assam wants from India's new government?

Varanasi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over a decade after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was first named BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from northern India's Varanasi constituency, the longest-serving non-Congress prime minister of India is seeking a third re-election from the holy city.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi, 'son of Ganga', files nomination in Varanasi seeking 3rd term as MP

The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has ended in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 1,717 candidates are in the fray in this phase.

India general elections 2024: 177 mn voters, 9 states, 1 union territory

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4 polling: 63.41% approximate voter turnout was recorded in Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024. The election has crossed the halfway point in terms of seats going to polls as 259 seats are still left to complete the voting process.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 4 top updates: Bigwigs in fray, 63.41% voter turnout

Lok Sabha elections | Final faceoff in South India: Polling concludes in Phase 4

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Nepal eco advisor quits over currency row | Polling ends for phase 4

The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 1,717 candidates are in the fray in this phase.

India General Elections 2024: Voting in 96 constituencies across India ends

An elevator at a housing society in Noida near Delhi shot through the roof of the top floor after failure of its brakes. A total of three occupants inside the elevator were injured.

Chaos in Noida society after malfunctioning lift smashes through roof

Polling began in the fourth phase of general election in India. Polling will be held for 96 seats with 177 million people eligible to cast their ballots.

India General elections: Phase 4 | Fate of 1717 candidates to be decided today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (May 12) declared that if the opposition INDIA bloc comes to power following the Lok Sabha elections 2024, he will strive to fulfil his 10 major promises from day one.

‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’: AAP leader vows to end Agniveer scheme, give full statehood to Delhi

The election campaigning for the fourth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in India ended Saturday (May 11) at 5 pm. A total of 96 seats will go to polls on May 13 (Monday) where 1,717 candidates are in the fray.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Campaigning for phase 4 ends; voting for 96 seats on May 13

Lok Sabha Elections, Phase 4: The world’s largest democracy is undergoing one of its biggest elections. The polling for the general elections in 2024 started on April 19, which was the first of the seven-phase elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 4: Schedule, key candidates and constituencies voting on May 13

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 Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is underway in India. On Monday (May 6), A-listers from different walks of life came together to raise voting awareness among the people.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Ranbir Kapoor, KJo and others urge fans to vote in a quirky way - Watch

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 Elections Phase 3: India is almost exactly in the middle of its seven-phase general election. With the completion of Phase 3 voting by the end of Tuesday (May 7) in which 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories are going to polls, a total of 283 of 543 Lok Sabha seats would have completed polling.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: India in middle of its poll summer as voting begins across 93 seats

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

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