[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Narendra Modi wave washes away Congress again

Monday, October 20, 2014
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Narendra Modi wave washes away Congress again
BJP wrested control of Haryana and was set to do so in Maharashtra in an outcome that entrenches its status as the dominant political force in India.
BJP is Mumbai's new hero, Raj Thackeray's MNS reduced to a zero
BJP has become Mumbai's most-favoured party with 15 seats. Shiv Sena is a close second with 14 and Congress a distant third with five.
Amit Shah now second most influential politician in country
With the party emerging as No. 1 in Maharashtra and set to form the state government, and winning Haryana outright, Amit Shah has emerged as the most influential man in BJP after Narendra Modi.
CITIESMORE »
Noida Metro Corporation to begin work soon
A day after pacts for two Metro corridors were inked in Noida, the Noida Authority on Sunday announced the formation of Noida Metro Rail Corporation on the lines of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
Drug ring busted in Delhi, 16kg heroin seized
In one of the biggest drug hauls in the city this year, a team from Delhi Police’s special cell and Chennai police has seized 16kg of heroin worth Rs 50 crore.
Two jilted girls sip poison, end lives
Two teenage girls, classmates in a city college, ended their lives by consuming poison on Saturday night in Pulikeshi Nagar, East Bangalore.
TECHMORE »
Google Nexus 9 listed on Play Store in India
The 16GB Wi-Fi version of Nexus 9 costs Rs 28,900 in the country. The 32GB Nexus 9 variant with Wi-Fi and cellular has been priced at Rs 44,900.
Top 10 tech stories of the week
Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by...
10 tips to protect your Android device
Android is the most popular mobile platform in India as well as the world. One of the major reasons for its popularity is the flexibility it offers in terms of customization and the abundance of third-party apps.
SPORTSMORE »
ISL: NorthEast United hold FC Goa 1-1
NorthEast United FC capitalised on a debatable penalty decision as they held FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in a high intensity Hero ISL match.
India beat Great Britain to retain Sultan of Johor Cup title
The U-21 Indian hockey team successfully defended their Sultan of Johor Cup title by defeating Great Britain 2-1 in final at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.
Sterling makes a point as Reds win thriller at QPR
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling ended a difficult week on a high as he inspired his side's 3-2 win over QPR in an incredible finish featuring 3 goals in stoppage-time.
BUSINESSMORE »
Builders, lenders to benefit from changes in road contracts
The government is set to overhaul highway contract documents to provide extra comfort to lenders and project developers to get road projects going and boost investment.
LIC hikes stake in Infosys, buys Rs 1,400 crore shares
State-owned life insurer LIC has shored up its stake in Infosys to 4.45%, purchasing shares that are worth about Rs 1,400 crore in the July-September quarter.
Gas price hiked, consumers to be cushioned
The Narendra Modi government on Saturday chose the oil sector to launch big-ticket economic reforms by raising the price of gas from domestic fields to $5.6 per unit, or roughly 33%, from $4.2 at present.
ENTERTAINMENTMORE »
Anushka Sharma's first item number
The actress has done her first item number in the film directed by Zoya Akhtar.
Salman Khan pets the mighty tiger of the Sunderbans
Kamal Sadanah’s directorial debut, Roar – Tigers Of The Sundarbans, revolves around the majestic tigers of the forest and the makers came up with an interesting way to introduce the royal beast to the audience.
TV actors who dated firangs
Love has no boundaries and it can be found anywhere. This phrase certainly holds true for our glamour industry.
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