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Paid news: Ashok Chavan summoned by EC, faces disqualification

In a setback for former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, the Election Commission has summoned him for a hearing on May 23 in the paid news case. Chavan is accused of running paid news in newspapers during the 2009 Maharashtra Assembly polls.



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Nifty may make new high as exit polls point to strong government

The Indian equity market is likely to open firm buoyed by the findings of most exit polls which give a clear majority to the BJP-led NDA government. The Nifty on Monday closed above the 7000-mark for the first time ever.The SGX Nifty, an indicator of the market opening, was trading at 7111, up 69 points on Tuesday morning.



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EC examining Modi's video message, says DEC Vinod Zutshi

"Yes, there was a complaint... The matter is under examination," Deputy EC Vinod Zutshi told reporters in New Delhi.



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Authorities keep vigil on stock market as exit polls pour in

With exit polls predicting victory for the NDA in the elections, investors and market authorities are keeping a close watch on stock markets to guard against excessive volatility.



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Post-poll survey: BJP-led NDA ride on Modi power, Congress faces rout

India is all set to witness the dramatic end of the 10-year rule of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance as the Chief Minister from one of the economically most advanced states of India gets ready to take over the reigns of power following a high-profile, well choreographed and electrifying campaign which lasted several months.



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Country needs 'Bharat model' of development: Pravin Togadia

VHP international president Pravin Togadia on Monday said the country needs "Bharat model" of development.



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Obama looking forward to working with the new Indian government

US President Barack Obama is looking forward to the formation of a new government in India once the election results are announced and has pledged to work closely with New Delhi.



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Post-poll survey: BJP to sweep MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra

There is more good news for the BJP from western and central parts of India. The BJP is likely to sweep Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh and firmly push the Congress to a distant second according to the CNN-IBN-CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey.



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Post-poll survey: Modi-led NDA may get 270-282 seats, UPA 92-102

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Narendra Modi is all set to form the next government at the Centre. According to CNN-IBN-CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey the BJP-led NDA is expected to get a clear majority on its own by winning 270-282 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP is likely to get its highest ever tally of 230-242 seats in the Lok Sabha.



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Property prices likely to increase post elections: Survey

Property prices are likely to increase only after six months when the country will get a new government, a recent survey said on Monday. The Housing Sentiment Index (HSI) assessed by IIM Bangalore and Magicbricks.com forecasts that home buyers across eight of 10 cities surveyed expect real estate prices to rise over the next six months.



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