In the last few years, various reports show that the assets of major political parties and individual leaders have grown exponentially
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Of the total Rs 16,437 crore that 31 political parties received during 2016-22, around 55% of the funds were received through electoral bonds, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Political parties are not required to disclose funds received through electoral bonds to the Election Commission.
Amid the grand campaigns and political speeches, the wealth of candidates contesting often goes unnoticed. Outlook takes a look at the candidates with the highest assets this election.
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As the nation gears up for the crucial Lok Sabha elections, a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has uncovered a disturbing trend of numerous candidates with criminal cases, including charges of corruption, contesting across various phases
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Delhi recorded a temperature of 42 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the highest maximum temperature so far this summer season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Elections 2024 LIVE: Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah during his rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj on Wednesday said the party abolished Article 370 to make Kashmir part of India. On the other hand Karnataka Police summoned BJP chief JP Nadda and another leader Amit Malviya in connection with a social media post. Meanwhile, with an overall voter turnout of approximately 65 percent, the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded on Tuesday. According to the Election Commission, Assam recorded the highest turnout at 75.01 percent and Maharashtra the lowest at 54.09 percent. Today, PM Modi is scheduled to address a public rally in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district and a roadshow at Vijayawada in NTR district. To stay updated with election-related daily news, keep following Outlook.
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Terming the move 'purely coincidental', AstraZeneca asserted that the decision to withdraw the Covid-19 vaccine was not linked to its admission that it can cause TTS - Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. Instead, the move came due to a 'surplus of available updated vaccines' since the pandemic which has led to a decline in demand for AstraZeneca's vaccine Vaxzevria.
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Insulin, Inheritance Tax, eating fish...such frivolous issues are grabbing headlines in this vision-less election. But Outlook's reporters, who are travelling across the country, will continue to bring you stories on unemployment, health, education, corruption, violence against women and issues that matter the most to voters, in this edition.
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In the time of polarisation politics and othering, how to respond to the banality of hate?
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Heat wave, voter apathy and cyclic migration are blamed for the poor voter turnout in Bihar. Political parties are clueless about what impact will it have on election results
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Did an independent candidacy elevate Pappu Yadav’s stature? Voices from the ground say so
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Karnataka’s Hubballi has been the BJP’s ‘gateway to the south’ and remains a hotbed for communal polarisation, as the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad head to Lok Sabha polls on May 7
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Parched farmers will decide who will win in the Mysuru and Mandya regions of Karnataka
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The Katkari community in Raigad district has been facing issues like cyclic migration, no rights over forest land, and a dearth of basic facilities. But these concerns don’t find mention in the high-pitched political debates
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma enjoys popularity both as an administrator and a politician despite his relentless anti-Muslim rhetoric
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Muslim ghettos in Ahmedabad are dilapidated and neglected
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Two-time MP from Varanasi, Narendra Modi, is sculpting the eternal city in his image
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Peaking water scarcity and pervasive groundwater contamination have increased migration from many districts of Rajasthan.
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Residents of the tribal district of Gadchiroli resist development models that destroy the environment
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The newly carved-out constituency of Anantnag-Rajouri is set to witness a very close contest
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Personal attacks, lower voter turnout and the BJP’s determined campaigning: how has Kerala voted this time?
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Contesting independently this time, she has lost three previous elections. But political analysts believe that factors like her disassociation with the RJD and the massive support she is getting from the savarna community are working in her favour.
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Whoopi Goldberg opened up about her battle with cocaine addiction in the 80s. One day the actress realised she needed to get rid of it when a housekeeper found her lying on a closet floor.
'Sarfarosh' recently completed its 25th anniversary last month. To celebrate this milestone, a special screening of the film will be held in Mumbai.
Actress and model Olivia Culpo, who is engaged to sports star Christian McCaffrey, shared that she's been busily planning her wedding over the recent weeks.
Rapper Nseeb said that Diljit Dosanjh doesn’t know how to tie a pagg (turban) and should learn it. The latter has now reacted to the criticism.
National Award-winner Rajkummar Rao will be seen playing the role of Srikanth Bolla in his upcoming eponymous film. He shared that he learnt about grit, perseverance and never giving upon meeting the industrialist.
Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar, who last directed 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', took a stroll down memory lane with regard to one of the iconic songs of Hindi cinema -- the title track of 'Kal Ho Na Ho'.
Actress Priyanka Chopra has wrapped up the shoot of her next film 'Head Of State', which, she revealed, will be releasing digitally. She added that the set was always so full of laughter and professionalism, something "that doesn't always happen."
Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has spoken about her decision of taking a break professionally to start a family with her husband Shriram Nene.
Kapil Sharma asked Sonakshi Sinha about her marriage plans after Kiara Advani, Alia Bhatt tied the knot.
Amid the posters release, the trailer for ‘Mr And Mrs Mahi’ is expected to release in the second week of May.
In a recent interview, Sonakshi Sinha opened up about the foreplay scene in 'Heeramandi.' The actor plays the role of Fareedan in the series.
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Nupur Shikhare dropped a picture of himself with Ira Khan from one of their wedding festivities to wish his wife on her birthday. His post is all things love.
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