An analysis of seats across the five states shows that the race was won on tighter margins than five years ago, except for Punjab and Uttarakhand.
The bandh was called by Left parties in protest against CAA and NRC. It is being supported by several small political parties of the state.
The Rio 2016 organising committee is making new flags for China after Chinese citizens watching the ceremony on television complained that the stars were incorrectly positioned.
Osaka, 20, shot to international fame on Saturday when she defeated 36-year-old American Serena Williams at Flushing Meadows to become the first Japanese player to claim a Grand Slam singles crown.
The iconic HMT watches will shut shops soon.
One of India's biggest watch makers, HMT Watches will wind up soon.
Japanese premium watchmaker Citizen on Monday said it would invest about $3-4 million in the next two years
R-Day is a different sort of exercise for the defence forces and the security establishment. At one level it is an enormous tamasha, at another, it is a nightmare.
India-Pak face-off saw brands pay up to Rs 20 lakh in last-minute spot buying.