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LIVE! Flashing V sign Narendra Damodardas Modi begins rally in Delhi
Riding on Modi wave, BJP and allies get 336 seats - 10:26 IST
Arunachal brings Congress some cheer; wins 42 of 60 seats - 23:25 IST
National Conference-Congress coalition wiped out in J&K - 23:23 IST
'Amma' wave in Tamil Nadu blows away DMK, Congress - 23:06 IST
Naveen Patnaik sweeps Orissa for 4th time, wins absolute majority - 22:52 IST
BJP sweeps Delhi's 7 seats with 1 lakh+ margin - 22:39 IST
Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore - 22:34 IST
Modi trounces Kejriwal by 3.37 lakh votes in Varanasi - 22:27 IST
Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't - 22:26 IST
Congress secures three fourths majority in Arunachal - 22:24 IST
Jaitley's defeat draws comparison to Narasimha Rao's 1984 loss - 22:17 IST
The BIG winners and losers of Lok Sabha 2014 - 22:11 IST
TRS to form first government in Telangana - 22:09 IST
Former top US diplomat urges Obama for early meeting with Modi - 22:06 IST
Naveen magic sweeps across Odisha; thanks people for support - 21:54 IST
5 reasons for the Congress's defeat - 21:42 IST
From 21 seats in 2009 to 2: UP gives Congress thumbs down - 21:34 IST
Will accept any post fitting of his stature, says Advani's daughter - 21:29 IST
BJP's Muslim face Shahnawaz Hussain loses in Bhagalpur - 21:18 IST
Drubbing in Seemandhra stumps Jagan - 21:15 IST
Andhra assembly polls: TDP-BJP storm to power - 21:14 IST
RJD chief left red-faced after wife, daughter lose - 20:49 IST
'People of India were in no mood to bring Congress into power' - 20:48 IST
Congress Working Committee to meet on Monday - 20:39 IST
Rajnath commends people, Modi for victory - 20:34 IST
Why Chandrababu Naidu got it right this time - 20:25 IST
Modi reaches out to all parties in Vadodara victory speech - 20:23 IST
Jolt to NC-Congress; Farooq, Azad bite dust - 20:02 IST
12 parties that DID NOT impress voters - 20:01 IST
DMK's Rising Sun eclipsed, Congress's Hand shut in TN - 20:00 IST
Did not get results as expected: Yogendra Yadav - 19:50 IST
Modi wave played a role in our defeat: YSR Cong chief - 19:45 IST
In Chennai, party offices tell the story - 19:44 IST
BJP scripts historic win in Ladakh - 19:29 IST
Capital nightmare for Congress, loses all 7 seats - 19:22 IST
10 TOP quotes from Narendra Modi's victory speech - 19:20 IST
A 4-hour wait, and a 2-minute address - 19:16 IST
Raj Thackeray's MNS gets big zero in LS polls - 19:12 IST
How world leaders reacted to Modi's win - 19:11 IST
International media hails BJP's stunning victory - 19:05 IST
SC acquits all 6 convicts, including 3 on death row, in Akshardham attack case - 18:56 IST
Rude awakening for those who wished away Modi factor: Omar - 18:42 IST
RSS asks BJP to set aside ideological, religious differences - 18:24 IST
Jayalalithaa decimates DMK, Congress in Tamil Nadu - 18:21 IST
Modi's victory tweet breaks Twitter record in India - 18:15 IST
It was a good start, could have done better in Delhi: Kejriwal - 18:04 IST
Congress workers: 'We did nothing wrong' - 17:59 IST
'Modi's NSA should come from intelligence agencies' - 17:57 IST
Difficult days ahead if Modi governs India like Gujarat: Ramesh - 17:56 IST
6 reasons behind Congress's Telangana nightmare - 17:33 IST
VERDICT 2014: LEADS / RESULTS - 17:11 IST
Blame game begins on Congress' worst rout in Maharashtra - 16:22 IST
It's now a Congress-mukt Bharat: Raje - 16:13 IST
PM calls up Modi to congratulate him - 15:51 IST
This is a great victory for the people, says Chandrababu Naidu - 15:29 IST
BJP has taken full advantage of people's anger against Cong: Left - 15:21 IST
Modi wins Vadodara LS seat by over 5.70 lakh votes - 15:01 IST
PHOTOS: NaMo bhakts party on the streets - 14:54 IST
New York's Times Square resounds to 'Modi, Modi!' - 14:50 IST
It's the victory of communal forces: SP on LS results - 14:47 IST
10-year tenure of UPA-II to formally end on Saturday - 14:31 IST
Advani congratulates Modi but does not give all credit to him - 14:23 IST
Modi: The remarkable journey of India's next prime minister - 14:20 IST
How Karnataka got Modi-fied - 14:13 IST
Exclusive! Amit Shah on Friday: Wakes up late, eats poha, chats with Modi - 14:05 IST
Amma magic wipes out DMK in TN - 13:56 IST
Nilekani concedes defeat as counting progresses - 13:49 IST
India's new self-made prime minister - 13:48 IST
'CPM will be buried if it doesn't get rid of Biman, Buddhadeb' - 13:42 IST
I take full responsibility for failure, will resign: Gogoi - 13:39 IST
Only Priyanka can rescue party, say Cong protestors - 13:35 IST
TDP-BJP combine ahead in Seemandhra assembly polls - 13:27 IST
Disappointed with AAP's showing in Delhi: Bhushan - 13:25 IST
Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan - 13:24 IST
People have voted for a change in favour of Modi: RSS - 13:22 IST
India has won! Acche din ane wale hai: PM-in-waiting Modi - 13:15 IST
Modi will rule for 15 years, says Muslim cleric - 12:37 IST
Congress 'humbly' accepts defeat, but continues to shield Rahul - 12:35 IST
He will lead the country to development, says Modi's mother - 12:30 IST
In Andhra's two states, people spared horror of coalition governments - 12:29 IST
No takers at forlorn Congress headquarters - 12:11 IST
People have rejected dynastic rule: BJP - 11:46 IST
Video: Modi saris, Modi laddoos! - 11:33 IST
'What wave? This is a NaMo tsunami' - 11:22 IST
PHOTOS: BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks - 10:47 IST
BJP Delhi headquarters breaks out in celebrations - 10:29 IST
Election 2014: Party-wise Results - 10:04 IST
Assam: Army put on alert, chopper surveillance on counting day - 03:34 IST
DU suspends G N Saibaba over arrest for 'Maoist links' - 00:32 IST
Every vote counts; India gives its verdict today - 00:07 IST

4 things NaMo can do to help start-ups - 11:56 IST
How to impress your future employer - 09:22 IST
2 States: When Kerala met Odisha - 09:08 IST

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms - 21:16 IST
Nita Ambani to join Reliance Industries as director - 21:05 IST
'Miracles do happen': Honchos cheer advent of Modi - 20:49 IST
Modi effect: Adani Group stocks on a roll - 20:21 IST
Adani buys Dhamra Port for Rs 5,500 crore - 20:13 IST
Rupee at 11-month high as BJP sweeps election - 19:22 IST
Train travel turns costlier, fares hiked by over 14% - 19:11 IST
Singapore's investors look to Modi building confidence - 19:01 IST
Modi makes investors richer by over Rs 1 lakh crore - 18:50 IST
UBS sets Nifty 2014 target at 8,000 pts - 18:11 IST
Modi magic: Realtors expect revival in property market - 17:37 IST
How the Modi govt can boost infrastructure projects - 17:32 IST
Govt with clear mandate will reduce uncertainty: Fitch - 16:43 IST
Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver - 16:26 IST
Sensex celebrates BJP win with 216-point gain - 16:21 IST
B-schools reduce seats, cut fees to attract students - 16:09 IST
GVK may get to exit Rs 3,000-cr road project - 15:53 IST
Gold, silver plunge on global cues, higher rupee - 15:41 IST
SC orders temporary closure of some Odisha iron ore mines - 15:30 IST
Modi needs to focus on reviving economic growth: Experts - 15:22 IST
Sensex to hit 28,000 by December: Deutsche Bank - 15:04 IST
Refunds, slowdown drag April direct tax mop-up - 14:27 IST
BSE market cap crosses Rs 80,00,000 crore - 12:52 IST
The new govt will have to make right appointments - 12:29 IST
When in India, MNCs serve as Indians do - 12:13 IST
RIL shares shoot up 9% on BJP's lead - 11:56 IST
After markets rally, BJP to face key investor tests - 11:56 IST
Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US - 11:46 IST
Nothing is as painful as staying stuck, says Narayan Murthy - 11:22 IST
Buying a Chevrolet Tavera? GM will now extend warranty - 11:14 IST
Have right to not reveal info on internal govt papers: PMO - 11:13 IST
How Modi changed the fortunes of TV news channels - 10:28 IST
Growth, inflation key challenges for new govt: Rajan - 10:00 IST
How the BJP plans to cut India's fiscal deficit - 09:55 IST
Infosys admits to making strategy errors - 08:35 IST
How Modi managed to capture the fancy of India - 07:52 IST
Markets can hit the circuit either way today - 07:50 IST

'Fully satisfied with the Supreme Court order on IPL fixing' - 18:21 IST
IPL fixing: SC directs Mudgal to probe Srinivasan, 12 players - 18:07 IST
PHOTOS: Narendra Modi a hit in the IPL too! - 16:39 IST
IPL Extras: David Hussey gets nod to join Dhoni's CSK - 16:35 IST
AB de Villiers most complete batsman of modern era. Do you agree? - 15:09 IST
Stats: Records galore for Ajinkya Rahane - 10:28 IST
I got it wrong at the toss, admits Pietersen - 08:30 IST
PHOTOS: Sexy cheerleaders, hot Preity sizzle in IPL 7 - 08:07 IST
Rahane, Samson help Rajasthan Royals ease past Delhi Daredevils - 00:17 IST
PHOTOS: Rajasthan thump Delhi, move closer to play-off berth - 00:00 IST

Ready to take responsibility entrusted by 'captain' Modi, says Rathore - 20:16 IST
Mistake to award World Cup to Qatar: Blatter - 15:45 IST
Sports Shorts: European absence to cost Manchester United $50 million - 14:38 IST
World Cup PHOTOS: Brazilians protest spending, call for better services - 09:51 IST
PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena through in Rome; Ivanovic stuns Sharapova - 09:12 IST

Rajinikanth congratulates Narendra Modi - 18:54 IST
Review: The Xpose has nothing new, and it doesn't even care - 18:53 IST
Review: Godzilla is back with a bang! - 18:53 IST
Timbuktu, Titli and everything inbetween - 18:18 IST
PIX: Zoe Saldana, Cate Blanchett, Ryan Reynolds at Cannes - 17:22 IST
PIX: Mallika Sherawat, Jackky Bhagnani at the 67th Cannes Film Festival - 15:32 IST
Aishwarya misses her first Cannes appearance this year - 13:46 IST
Review: Mighty Raju is mighty awful - 13:28 IST
The REAL reason why Kochadaiyaan got postponed again - 12:50 IST
Review: Fading Gigolo is a lovely, bittersweet film - 09:29 IST
It's Mohanlal v/s Manju Warrier this weekend - 09:09 IST
'I have not done a film like Amrutham Chandamamalo' - 08:40 IST

Riding on Modi wave, BJP and allies get 336 seats - 10:26 IST
Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't - 22:26 IST
The BIG winners and losers of Lok Sabha 2014 - 22:11 IST
Ready to take responsibility entrusted by 'captain' Modi, says Rathore - 20:16 IST
12 parties that DID NOT impress voters - 20:01 IST
In Chennai, party offices tell the story - 19:44 IST
10 TOP quotes from Narendra Modi's victory speech - 19:20 IST
How world leaders reacted to Modi's win - 19:11 IST
Train travel turns costlier, fares hiked by over 14% - 19:11 IST
Rajinikanth congratulates Narendra Modi - 18:54 IST
Timbuktu, Titli and everything inbetween - 18:18 IST
Congress workers: 'We did nothing wrong' - 17:59 IST
PIX: Zoe Saldana, Cate Blanchett, Ryan Reynolds at Cannes - 17:22 IST
PHOTOS: Narendra Modi a hit in the IPL too! - 16:39 IST
IPL Extras: David Hussey gets nod to join Dhoni's CSK - 16:35 IST
Sensex celebrates BJP win with 216-point gain - 16:21 IST
Mistake to award World Cup to Qatar: Blatter - 15:45 IST
PIX: Mallika Sherawat, Jackky Bhagnani at the 67th Cannes Film Festival - 15:32 IST
Modi needs to focus on reviving economic growth: Experts - 15:22 IST
AB de Villiers most complete batsman of modern era. Do you agree? - 15:09 IST
PHOTOS: NaMo bhakts party on the streets - 14:54 IST
New York's Times Square resounds to 'Modi, Modi!' - 14:50 IST
Sports Shorts: European absence to cost Manchester United $50 million - 14:38 IST
Modi: The remarkable journey of India's next prime minister - 14:20 IST
India's new self-made prime minister - 13:48 IST
India has won! Acche din ane wale hai: PM-in-waiting Modi - 13:15 IST
After markets rally, BJP to face key investor tests - 11:56 IST
4 things NaMo can do to help start-ups - 11:56 IST
Video: Modi saris, Modi laddoos! - 11:33 IST
'What wave? This is a NaMo tsunami' - 11:22 IST
Buying a Chevrolet Tavera? GM will now extend warranty - 11:14 IST
PHOTOS: BJP readies for victory lap in New Delhi, Cong sulks - 10:47 IST
Stats: Records galore for Ajinkya Rahane - 10:28 IST
How Modi changed the fortunes of TV news channels - 10:28 IST
How the BJP plans to cut India's fiscal deficit - 09:55 IST
World Cup PHOTOS: Brazilians protest spending, call for better services - 09:51 IST
How to impress your future employer - 09:22 IST
PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena through in Rome; Ivanovic stuns Sharapova - 09:12 IST
It's Mohanlal v/s Manju Warrier this weekend - 09:09 IST
2 States: When Kerala met Odisha - 09:08 IST
'I have not done a film like Amrutham Chandamamalo' - 08:40 IST
Infosys admits to making strategy errors - 08:35 IST
I got it wrong at the toss, admits Pietersen - 08:30 IST
PHOTOS: Sexy cheerleaders, hot Preity sizzle in IPL 7 - 08:07 IST
How Modi managed to capture the fancy of India - 07:52 IST
Every vote counts; India gives its verdict today - 00:07 IST
PHOTOS: Rajasthan thump Delhi, move closer to play-off berth - 00:00 IST

Srikanth Kondapalli: 6 reasons why Modi needs to put China first
N Suresh: A debacle for the Congress and NCP in Maharashtra
Neerja Chowdhury: Congress becomes vulnerable to split
Saroj Nagi: Congress needs to be very worried about its future
Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com: 'India cannot be governed through macho men'
Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com: India's mandate: Narendrabhai, please deliver!
Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com: 'Modi represents the T20 generation'
Tarun Vijay: It's an incredible win, but victors must show humility

Exclusive: How Amit Shah engineered the UP revolution
'Modiji, don't drive Muslims out of India'
Modi's lookalike celebrates Modi's TsuNaMo!

'Will Modi organise an Iftar party like Vajpayee?'
'Everybody has rallied around one leader. One vision'
'To call the BJP or its leaders 'fascist' is historically untenable'
'Modi is a clean, determined man, ambitious of his place in history'
'The Modi wave has wiped off everyone in Bihar'