Share Markets Live: Sensex Climbs Closer To 40,000; Nifty Crosses 12,000

Markets Live: Sensex hits 40,000, Nifty crosses 12,000 as NDA leads in over 300 seats

Election Result 2019: Early Trends Show BJP Well Ahead Counting so far has shown Modi’s BJP and its partners are continuing to expand the lead over opponents. Modi himself is leading at his Varanasi seat in Uttar Pradesh, reports Bloomberg News, while Rahul Gandhi is leading at both Wayanad and Amethi. The ruling alliance is ahead in over 325 seats while the main opposition Congress.

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BJP Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 Live Updates: BJP Consolidates Early Lead

If exit poll predictions are to be believed then PM Narendra Modi will return to power for a second term. Exit polls by News 18-Ipsos, India Today-Axis and News 24-Chanakya projected 336, 339-368 and 336-364 seats respectively for the NDA, with the BJP tipped to cross the majority on its own for another term after the 2014 polls.

Markets Live: Big day for Sensex, all eyes on election results

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Abhinandan Varthaman Crosses over into India

Handover of IAF pilot might now take place at 9 pm Pakistan has changed the timing of handover of IAF’s Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman twice. Indian defence minister is keeping a close watch on proceedings. The handover might now take place at 9 pm tonight.