India, All india, 18th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Under Modi and Shah, the BJP has ousted the Congress from power in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand, Assam, Uttarakhand, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. (Photo: PTI)

Himachal, Gujarat polls: BJP continues winning trend in Assembly over Congress

With the two states in BJP's kitty, the score now stands at 19 for the BJP and its allies and five for the Congress.

18 Dec 2017 9:18 PM

The incident took place on Sunday when Shosit Singh and Rishabh Sharma attempted to click a selfie on top of the water tank, said police. (Pixabay/Representational)

2 men in UP die after falling into water tank while posing for selfie

Both the victims were doing a course in animation, police said.

18 Dec 2017 7:28 PM

The 50-share Nifty reclaimed the key 10,300-mark to close higher by 55.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 10,388.75, its highest closing since November 27.(Photo: AP)

Markets recover as BJP win in Guj, Himachal; Sensex ends 139 pts up

The gauge gained 409.93 points in the previous two sessions after exit polls had predicted BJP win in Gujarat and Himachal assembly polls.

18 Dec 2017 7:14 PM

In his Twitter handle, Rahul Gandhi thanked the people of Gujarat and Himachal for the love and affection they showed towards the party. (Photo: PTI)

Cong accepts people’s verdict, ‘fought anger with dignity’: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi who was also the star campaigner for the Gujarat elections this time accepted the defeat on party’s behalf.

18 Dec 2017 6:02 PM

Asked about the Congress giving the party a scare in the morning, when the tallies were almost neck-and-neck, the minister quipped: 'I think Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (Whoever wins is king).' (Photo: ANI)

‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’: Smriti Irani justifies BJP's Gujarat win

Irani said this win is the victory of development, the leadership of Amit Shah and BJP's governance and organisation.

18 Dec 2017 2:26 PM

The former Lok Sabha MP also recalled an October 24 tweet in which he said the Congress will win 125-140 seats and the BJP only 40-47, contrary to opinion polls. (Photo: File)

BJP victory in Gujarat is due to EVMs, not people in state: Sanjay Nirupam

The BJP is set to form government in Gujarat again with latest trends on EC showing the party ahead in 102 seats and Congress in 74 seats.

18 Dec 2017 2:17 PM

Congress leaders on Monday said the party's improved electoral performance in Gujarat was the result of their new chief Rahul Gandhi's effective leadership. (Photo: PTI | File)

Party's improved tally in Gujarat the beginning of Rahul's political story: Cong

The jump in the Congress tally, according to trends, was due to Gandhi's 'very effective' campaign in the state, Tharoor said.

18 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

The BJP supporters, waiving the saffron flag and donning the party cap, greeted each other over the impending victory of the party which is set to retain power for the sixth term in a row. (Photo: ANI)

Gujarat poll results: BJP celebrates its victory of retaining power for 6th term in row

BJP party supporters gathered in large numbers at the office and distributed sweets among themselves.

18 Dec 2017 12:55 PM

The saffron party, however, said it will analyse the trends in detail later. (Photo: ANI)

PM’s popularity, Amit Shah’s strategy has worked, says BJP

According to trends available on the Election Commission's website, the BJP was leading in 101 of the 182 assembly segments in Gujarat.

18 Dec 2017 11:48 AM

Bhagwat also urges the Hindus to get organised and trained at the RSS "shakhas" (daily meetings), claiming that these were the only places where one could prepare for nation-building and self- development. (Photo: File)

'Tortured' Hindus get shelter in India: Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat addressed a mammoth rally of Tripura Hindu Malayama, where saints and believers gathered at the Swami Vivekananda Stadium.

18 Dec 2017 10:21 AM

Stocks went into a tailspin right at the start on Monday after early trend suggested that the BJP and the Congress are locked in a tight race to win Gujarat. (Photo: File)

Sensex recovers from early loss as poll result in Gujarat goes in BJP's favour

Sensex plummeted 867 points to breach below the psychological 33,000-mark while Nifty plunged 258 points in opening session.

18 Dec 2017 10:21 AM

Jyoti said, 'All arrangements have been made in Gujarat by the chief electoral officer of the state in view of the counting.'(Photo: ANI)

EC chief assures no EVMs were tampered in Gujarat polls

The counting of votes for 182-seat Gujarat Assembly began at 8 am on Monday to elect the new government for the state.

18 Dec 2017 10:07 AM

Sonu Savita, the ‘mahanagar’ president of Hindu Jagaran Manch, alleged that the activity of taking toys and gifts to schools will affect the mentality of students. (Photo: PTI)

Hindu outfit doesn't want Aligarh schools to celebrate Christmas

As per the members of the Hindu Jagaran Manch, celebrating Christmas is a step towards religious conversion.

18 Dec 2017 10:00 AM

Kumar said, 'Some may criticize the EVMs out of fear of defeat, but the EVMs have made elections transparent and impartial. Now, nobody can deprive anybody of the right to cast votes.' (Photo: PTI)

Criticism of EVMs is out of fear of defeat, says Nitish Kumar

Kumar's observation came a day before the counting of votes for the Assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

18 Dec 2017 9:16 AM

The commission also decided to set up a panel to suggest amendments to a provision in the election law barring campaigning 48 hours ahead of polling (Photo: Representational image)

Cong asks if EC notice was ploy to prevent telecast of Rahul’s interview

The commission had earlier issued the show cause notice to Gandhi for 'prima facie' violating the provisions of the election law.

18 Dec 2017 8:42 AM

After the EC passed the order, the Congress said the commission had issued the notice just to prevent the telecast of Rahul Gandhi's interviews. (Photo: PTI)

EC withdraws show cause notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews

The poll body on Dec 13 issued the show cause notice to Gandhi for 'prima facie' violating the provisions under the election law.

18 Dec 2017 7:55 AM

On November 9, Himachal recorded a turnout of 75.28 per cent after the north Indian state went to poll. (Photo: ANI)

BJP snatches Himachal from Cong, Virbhadra takes responsibility of defeat

The result declares BJP victorious amidst 337 candidates that had contested for 68 Assembly seats in the hill state.

18 Dec 2017 7:31 AM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (Photo: PTI)

Cong sweeps civic polls in Punjab, SAD-BJP cries foul

Polling was also held in 29 municipal councils and nagar panchayats on Sunday, amid tight security arrangements.

18 Dec 2017 6:25 AM

The BSF’s counterpart in the neighbouring country is the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). (Photo: AP)

BSF: Insurgent camps on Bangla soil reduced to zero

Major victory of the security forces over the insurgency and terrorism

18 Dec 2017 2:40 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley calls for radical reforms in judiciary, education

Jaitley also said the youth needed to be adequately trained so that they became the future leaders in all walks of life.

18 Dec 2017 2:33 AM

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