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BJP President Amir Shah (Photo: Twitter)

'Opposition is frustrated, blaming EVMs is disrespecting mandate,' says Amit Shah

He termed the Opposition demand of increasing vote tally with VVPATs as "unconstitutional".

22 May 2019 8:20 PM

Modi, the main campaigner for the BJP, was supported by party chief Amit Shah. (Photo: File)

Election 2019: Modi addressed 142 rallies, Rahul 145 plus eight pressers

Modi ended the campaign with a speech in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, on May 17.

22 May 2019 8:10 PM

‘When you win, EVMs are alright. But when you lose, allegations about EVM manipulation arise,’ LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan said. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition sore losers, desperation over VVPAT issue indication of defeat: Paswan

The LJP chief also said the 'impending victory of the NDA' in the Lok Sabha polls is due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

22 May 2019 7:01 PM

States alerted by Home Ministry of possible violence on result day

States/UTs were further asked to take adequate measures for the security of strong rooms and venues of counting of votes.

22 May 2019 6:19 PM

The consumer complaints council (CCC) of Advertising Standards Council of India upheld complaints against 229 ads out of 270 evaluated by them.

ASCI upholds complaints against 229 misleading advertisements

ASCI examined complaints against 344 advertisements, of which 74 advertisers ensured prompt corrective action, a statement said.

22 May 2019 5:18 PM

In terms of equity volume, 55.86 lakh shares on the BSE and nearly 6 crore scrips on the NSE were traded during the day.

DHFL shares close with over 9 per cent loss

On the BSE, the scrip of the NBFC opened on a negative note and further slumped to Rs 117.65.

22 May 2019 5:15 PM

"The airline will offer one way Economy class promotional fare of Rs 7777 (all inclusive) from both Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai for sale and travel up to July 31, 2019," Air India said in a statement.

Air India to start new domestic and international flights from next month

The national carrier said it will offer additional 3,500 seats per week on Mumbai-Dubai-Mumbai route from June 1.

22 May 2019 5:04 PM

The Rafale team sits in a building complex in Saint Cloud suburb of Paris and the police there is investigating the case. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Indian Air Force Rafale office broken into in France

Government sources said the IAF has already briefed the Defence Ministry in this regard and French police authorities are probing the case.

22 May 2019 4:48 PM

The four names cleared by the government are justices Aniruddha Bose, A S Bopanna, B R Gavai and Surya Kant. (Photo: File | ANI)

Govt clears names of 4 judges for elevation to Supreme Court: Sources

As of now, the apex court is functioning with 27 judges.

22 May 2019 4:05 PM

The Commission is learnt to have decided to follow the established procedure of counting voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips for the mandatory five polling stations per assembly segment of each parliamentary constituency at the end of the entire counting process. (Photo: Representational image)

'No change in VVPAT counting procedure,' says EC

The Commission is also learnt to have decided to count postal ballots simultaneously with Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) count.

22 May 2019 3:58 PM

Globally, spot gold was trading marginally lower at USD 1,274.70 an ounce, while silver stood steady at USD 14.53 an ounce in New York. (Representational Image)

Gold remains flat; silver slides Rs 150

Traders said gold prices gained by Rs 10 at the bullion market here despite a sluggish trend overseas.

22 May 2019 3:57 PM

According to Sachin, wrist spinners are the one breed of bowlers who will do well, and India have two in Kuldeep and Chahal. (Photo: File)

'Kohli cannot single-handedly win World Cup 2019': Sachin Tendulkar

What Tendulkar liked about the composition of the World Cup-bound India team is the blend of youth and experience.

22 May 2019 3:44 PM

In the December 14 judgement, the Supreme Court had said that there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the deal. (Photo: File)

Rafale case: Petitioners file written submission in SC

The review petitions were filed by Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan and others.

22 May 2019 3:38 PM

India will play against New Zealand and Bangladesh on May 25 and 28, respectively, in the warm-up games before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5. (Photo: PTI)

'India has a lot of match-winners for ICC World Cup 2019', says Mithali Raj

When Andrew Fleming asked her which players she will be watching out for, Mithali said that she can't pick any one player.

22 May 2019 3:29 PM

Chris Gayle was not at his brutal best at the recent IPL but Russell's butchering of the bowlers has forced the teams to take note of what could await them at the biggest ICC tournament. (Photo: Windies Cricket Twitter/AFP)

West Indies banks upon Gayle, Russell to clinch their third World Cup title

The flat pitches during the English summer could serve as the ideal platform for the WI batsmen to unleash their power game.

22 May 2019 3:09 PM

On January 11, the court had dismissed pleas filed by Asthana and Kumar seeking quashing of an FIR against them in the bribery case. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi HC reserves order on CBI's plea seeking extension to complete Asthana probe

The investigating agency had sought further six months time to conclude the probe.

22 May 2019 2:52 PM

‘No coercive action will be taken against BJP candidate Arjun Singh for 7 days in cases lodged against him by WB Police,’ says the Supreme Court. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

SC grants 5 day arrest protection to BJP’s Arjun Singh in WB

Supeme Court said order granting protection to Arjun Singh will cease after May 28, and has asked him to seek bail before appropriate forum.

22 May 2019 2:34 PM

His appeal to workers came a day after opposition parties raised concerns over reports of alleged tampering of EVMs and asked the Election Commission to ensure transparency in counting. (Photo: File)

Don't be disheartened by fake exit polls, Rahul Gandhi tells party workers

Gandhi asked the workers to believe in themselves and Congress.

22 May 2019 2:29 PM

Union Minister Ram VIilas Paswan (Photo: File)

'Tit for tat' says Paswan on threat of violence after poll results

Paswan dismissed the Opposition’s charge of EVM tampering calling it an excuse as their defeat is certain.

22 May 2019 2:27 PM

CCI has powers to impose a penalty of up to 10 per cent of the company’s relevant turnover in the past three financial years if it agrees with the report’s findings. (Photo: AFP/ File)

CCI probe finds Monsanto abused dominant position: sources

The investigation unit’s report will now be reviewed by senior members of the CCI.

22 May 2019 2:26 PM