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10:22 PM

Ukraine says it downed over 60 missiles launched by Russia

Ukraine shot down more than 60 of over 70 missiles launched by Russia in a massed missile strike on Monday, Ukraine's air force command said. The strikes targeted Ukraine's critical infrastructure, the air force said.

 

9:02 PM

Exit polls: Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections 2022

According to the News X-Jan Ki Baat exit poll on Gujarat elections, the BJP was likely to get 117-140 seats, Congress-NCP 34-51, AAP 6-13 and others 1-2.

 

Republic TV P-MARQ predicted 128-148 seats for the BJP, 30-42 for the Congress-NCP, AAP 2-10 and others 0-3.

 

TV9 Gujarati forecast that the BJP would get 125-130 seats, Congress-NCP 40-50, AAP 3-5 and others 3-7.

 

For Himachal Pradesh, Aaj Tak-Axis My India predicted a close contest between the Congress and the BJP. It said the BJP would get 24-34 seats and the Congress 30-40 seats.

 

India TV predicted that the BJP would bag 35-40 seats, Congress 26-31 and AAP zero.

 

News X-Jan Ki Baat survey said the BJP was likely to get 32-40 seats in the hill state, Congress 27-34 and AAP zero.

 

While Republic TV P-MARQ predicted that the BJP would get 34-39, Congress 28-33 and AAP 0-1, the Times Now-ETG said the average seats BJP was likely to get was 38 and the Congress 28.

9:01 PM

Most exit polls predicted a big mandate for BJP in Gujarat

Most exit polls predicted a big mandate for the BJP in Gujarat in the range of 117-148 seats in the 182-member assembly, while the Congress was predicted to bag seats in the range of 30-51 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party was projected to bag anything between three and 13 seats. The majority mark in Gujarat is 92.

 

In Himachal Pradesh, the exit polls projected a range of 24-40 seats for the BJP and 26-40 seats for the Congress. The AAP was projected to bag seats in the range of 0-3. The majority mark is 35 seats.

9:00 PM

Exit polls predict big majority for BJP in Gujarat, edge in HP

Exit polls on Monday predicted a big majority for the BJP in Gujarat while most of them gave an edge to it in Himachal Pradesh, indicating re-election of the ruling party in both states.

8:59 PM

Exit polls predict AAP to win Delhi MCD

The AAP is predicted to win 146-156 wards in the Times Now-ETG survey which gave 84-94 wards to the BJP and, 6-10 to the Congress and up to four to others.

 

The News X exit poll gave the Aam Aadmi Party 150-175 wards and the BJP 70-92, while the Congress may win 4-7 municipal wards.

8:58 PM

Exit poll results for MCD

The Aaj Tak-Axis My India survey showed the AAP was going to bag 149-171 municipal wards, while the BJP will win 69-91 wards. The survey gave 3-7 wards to the Congress and 5-9 to others.

8:57 PM

Exit polls predict clear win for Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi municipal polls

Several exit polls on Monday predicted a clear win for the Aam Aadmi Party in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls.

7:24 PM

Exit poll projectinos on Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections 2022 were revealed on Monday.

6:30 PM

India has emerged as a powerful country in world, PM Modi

Inaugurating a two-day meeting of national office-bearers at BJP headquarters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India has emerged as a powerful country in the world. The Prime Minister also talked about vibrant boarder villages, sneh milan to connect to these villages, booth empowerment and participation of every citizen in G20.

5:21 PM

4-storey building collapses in Delhi's Shastri Nagar, no casualty

A four-storey building collapsed in north Delhi's Shastri Nagar on Monday, police said. "No injury or casualties were reported since the building was empty," a senior police officer said, adding that the incident was reported around 8:45 am.

 

4:37 PM

Explosions reported at Russian air base

Explosions have been reported at two airfields in central Russia, hundreds of kilometers to the east of the combat zone in Ukraine, according to media reports. The incidents came as Russia has carried out a massive campaign of air strikes inside Ukraine targeting the country’s power grid and other civilian infrastructure.

4:29 PM

Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year

Oxford Dictionaries said Monday that “goblin mode” has been selected by online vote as its word of the year.

2:44 PM

34.74% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in Gujarat polls

Gujarat Assembly elections: 34.74 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in the state

2:38 PM

S Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with German FM Annalena Baerbock

"Today we have spent the morning exchanging views on the major international issues of the day, apart from our bilateral relationship. This included the conflict in Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific strategic situation," says EAM Dr S Jaishanka after talking to his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.
He adds, "...developments pertaining to Afghanistan and Pakistan to some degree Iran, Syria and each one of us brought to this set of issues our perspectives. I found it very useful, and very rewarding to listen to your perspectives on many matters."

1:48 PM

Want to emphasise our solid support for India’s goal for G20 presidency: Germany

"India and Germany are powerful countries. But our fight against climate crisis won't be successful if every country fights on its own. We need strong partnerships. Since establishment of diplomatic relations, we have formed ties on multiple levels," says Lisa Badum, Member of German Bundestag.
She adds, "We especially want to highlight bilateral partnership for green and sustainable development and use the momentum of Cop27 to stress the importance of international climate cooperation and to mobilise all efforts to reach the 1.5-degree-goal."
"We want to emphasise our solid support for India’s goal -- as formulated by PM Modi -- to use its prestigious G20 presidency in 2023 to promote hope, peace and democracy, to strengthen the support for the most vulnerable people and nations on earth," says Badum.
 

1:25 PM

Gujarat elections: Will always feel Ahmed Patel's absence, says Shaktisinh Gohil

"Sonia Gandhi had said nobody can replace Ahmed Patel and we will always feel his absence. In these polls, we felt his absence. But people saw the tactics BJP had used to defeat Ahmed Patel and they haven't forgotten. They will vote against BJP as tribute," says Shaktisinh Gohil

 

1:07 PM

Gujarat elections: Ex-cricketer Nayan Mongia casts vote in Vadodara

1:01 PM

Mainpuri bypolls: Have complete faith that SP will win, says Dimple Yadav

"I have complete faith that Samajwadi Party candidate will win the Mainpuri bypolls, people have realised that BJP is fighting polls unfairly so they will get the reply once the poll results are out," says SP candidate Dimple Yadav.

12:39 PM

Gujarat elections: AAP's CM candidate Isudan Gadhvi casts his vote in Ahmedabad

12:11 PM

Gujarat polls: Erstwhile royal Rajmata Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad casts vote in Vadodara

Erstwhile royal Rajmata Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad, cast her vote at a polling booth in Vadodara. She says, "Voting is our right. I appeal to everyone to exercise their franchise. There is no right without responsibility."

11:48 AM

Gujarat Assembly Polls: 19.17% voter turnout recorded till 11 am

19.17% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in the second phase of Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022

 

11:10 AM

Gujarat Assembly Polls: Appeal to everyone to vote, especially first-time voters, says Shah

"I appeal to everyone to vote, especially the first-time voters - the young girls and boys should vote," says Union Home Minister Amit Shah after casting his vote in phase 2 of Gujarat Assembly Elections.

10:55 AM

Gujarat polls: Amit Shah, son Jay cast their vote in Ahmedabad's Naranpura

10:32 AM

Gujarat Assembly Polls: UP Governor Anandiben Patel cast her vote

10:15 AM

Gujarat Assembly Polls: Hardik Patel casts his vote in Chandranagar

BJP candidate from Viramgam, Hardik Patel cast his vote for the second phase of Gujarat Assembly Polls at Polling Booth 264 in Chandranagar Primary School

10:05 AM

Festival of democracy celebrated with great pomp by people: PM Modi

"The festival of democracy has been celebrated with great pomp by the people of Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. I want to thank people of the country. I also want to congratulate Election Commission for conducting elections peacefully," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi after casting his vote in the second and final phase of Gujarat elections.

 

9:55 AM

Delighted to interact with Sherpas of all emerging market economies: Amitabh Kant

"Delighted to interact with Sherpas of all the Emerging Market Economies on the sidelines of the 1st Sherpa meeting of the G20 India Presidency. We discussed issues of mutual interest, inclusive, resilient and accelerated growth and advancement of Global South," says G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant

 

9:37 AM

Fire breaks out at hotel in Karkardooma; 9 fire tenders on spot

Fire breaks out on the third floor of a hotel in Karkardooma, nine fire tenders are present at the spot. Details awaited.

9:30 AM

PM Modi votes in second and final phase of Gujarat elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi casts his vote for the second phase of Gujarat Assembly elections at Nishan Public school, Ranip

9:10 AM

India both a role model and a bridge for many countries in world: German Foreign Minister

"In the final month of Germany's G7 presidency, I'm visiting India just days after it took over G20 presidency. My talks will also focus on most urgent tasks of our time - containing climate crisis and maintaining rules-based international order," says German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
Baerbock adds, "At the G20 summit in Bali, India showed that it is ready to play its role globally. The clearer positioning of the G20 against the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine is ultimately also thanks to India."
"As an emerging economic power and a solid democracy, India is both a role model and a bridge for many countries in the world, despite all the internal social challenges. And a natural partner of Germany," she says.