ELECTION RESULTS: How did the heavyweights fare

As results pour in for the four states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam -- and one Union Territory -- Puducherry – here's a glimpse at the leaders who won or lost their seats.......

The implications of a high turnout in Assam

Those who have studied Assam elections say the high turnout has the Congress worried, says Aditi Phadnis Parties in the state are interpreting this to their advantage. Past record suggests that low......

Meghalaya: Five cops killed in ambush by ultras

At least five policemen were killed and a huge cache of arms and ammunition were looted by militants belonging to the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army in an ambush in Garo hills of Meghalaya......

Assam violence claims 19 lives, Army stages flag march

Army staged a flag march on Wednesday in areas hit by violence in Assam's Goalpara district and shoot-at-sight orders issued even as Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said he would recommend a CBI inquiry......