Congress poised to form governments in hindi heartland states

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Congress poised to form governments in Hindi heartland states, CM choices remain in balance

Jaipur/Bhopal/Raipur: The Congress was poised on Wednesday to form governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, signalling a newfound energy in the party ranks and energizing opposition efforts to stop the BJP juggernaut before general elections next year.

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MP cliffhanger ends; Cong single-largest party with 114 seats, BJP gets 109

Bhopal: The Congress, which was locked in a tantalising see-saw battle with the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, has emerged as the single-largest party with 114 seats after the vote count ended on Wednesday morning, according to the State Election Commission Office.

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Shivraj accepts responsibility for BJP's defeat in MP

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Wednesday said he accepted 'complete responsibility' of the BJP's defeat in the state polls.

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MP Governor calls Congress leaders for talks

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel Wednesday called senior Congress leaders at the Raj Bhawan here at noon for talks, after the party sought an appointment with her on the issue of formation of government in the state.

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Assembly poll results: Sonia says Cong's victory over BJP's negative politics

New Delhi: Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday described the party's good showing in the assembly poll in three Hindi heartland states as a victory over the BJP's "negative politics".

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BSP to support Cong in Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi: Seeking to "keep the BJP out of power", BSP chief Mayawati Wednesday said her party will extend support to the Congress to form a government in Madhya Pradesh and, if required, in Rajasthan too.

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Congress to pick Chhattisgarh CM on Wednesday

Raipur: The Congress in Chhattisgarh will hold its legislature party meeting here on Wednesday to decide on the next chief minister of the state.

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Poll results show a yearning for 'BJP-mukt' regime: Sena

Mumbai: A day after the BJP received a poll drubbing in three Hindi heartland states, the Shiv Sena Wednesday said the election results indicate people's desire to have a "BJP-free" establishment.

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Poll results mark 'beginning of change': Pawar

Mumbai: The Assembly poll results in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh mark the "beginning of a change", NCP chief Sharad Pawar said Wednesday, dubbing the outcome as "rejection" of the BJP-led government's policies.

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Poll results: Rahul Gandhi passed all 'leadership tests', says Moily

Hyderabad: Congress President Rahul Gandhi has passed all "leadership tests", and would emerge as the Prime Minister after the next Lok Sabha elections, senior party leader M Veerappa Moily claimed Wednesday.

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Shaktikanta Das assumes charge as RBI Governor

New Delhi: Former Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das Wednesday assumed charge as the RBI Governor.

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Cong gives business suspension notice in RS to discuss Rafale deal

New Delhi: The Congress today gave a notice for suspension of business in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the alleged corruption in the purchase of 36 fighter jets from France under a government to government deal and demanded a joint parliamentary committee probe into the issue.

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India to increase public health spending to 2.5 pc of GDP: PM

New Delhi: India is set to increase its public health spending to 2.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday.

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SC asks ex-judge heading panel on Guj encounter cases if he shared the report with other members

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday asked a former apex court judge, who chaired a committee monitoring the probe into the Gujarat encounter cases, whether he had shared his final report with other members of the panel.

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Punjab, Haryana DGPs to continue in office till Jan 31: SC

New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of Punjab and Haryana to continue in office till January 31.

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759 stone pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018: MHA

New Delhi: As many as 759 incidents of stone pelting were reported in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

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Delhi's air quality severe for the third day, mild rain adds to pollution woes

New Delhi: Thick haze engulfed Delhi Wednesday as air quality in the national capital remained 'severe' for the third consecutive day with mild rains further adding to pollution woes, authorities said.

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India's negative attitude unhelpful in improving ties: Pak FS

Islamabad: Accusing India of perpetuating "dynamic rivalry", Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua has said New Delhi's negative attitude was not only unhelpful for improving bilateral ties but was also stopping South Asia from making progress and attaining peace.By Sajjad Hussain.