Poll Year News Today

The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has proposed a budget without hike in taxes or rates for the election year. The budget focuses on infrastructure development and aims to make Surat a sustainable and liveable city. Explore the major projects and plans for Surat's growth.

Equity returns during general election years have been positive in nine out of 11 instances, with a median return of 17%, according to data compiled by ICICI Securities. In 2019, the Nifty gained approximately 14.3%, while in 2014, the index rallied 30%.

Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has stood up in defence of his party colleague Sachin Pilot, who has been attacked by the BJP over claims that his father Rajesh Pilot dropped bombs on the country's own citizens.

"Ancient religious places of Vindhya region are ignored including famous Mandakini river though crores of rupees have been spent on other religious places,” Vindhya Navnirman Manch office-bearer CP Pandey said.

An elevated corridor will also be constructed from Lady Hospital, Kali Mandir to Shahjahanabad police station via Alpana Tiraha-Nadra bus stand

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a jolt in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, with its state unit chief Anup Kesari switching to the BJP with two other party workers.