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Congress alliance wins election (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 08:10 AM PDT Reuters - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ruling coalition won an overwhelming election victory on Saturday, boosting hopes of a stable government as the emerging Asian power faces economic downturn and tensions with Pakistan.

Baton of power may soon pass to Rahul Gandhi (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 06:07 AM PDT Reuters - The Congress Party's victory in the general election may see the baton of power soon passed to Rahul Gandhi, a son of India's most famous political dynasty and now tipped as a future prime minister.

Sajjad Gani Lone loses election (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 08:25 AM PDT Reuters - Sajjad Gani Lone, Kashmir's first separatist leader to contest Indian elections since a revolt broke out in the region two decades ago, lost polls, results showed on Saturday.

India confirms first case of H1N1 flu (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 02:50 AM PDT Reuters - The health ministry on Saturday confirmed its first case of the H1N1 flu in the southern city of Hyderabad.

Communists crumble in election, bastions lost (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 05:04 AM PDT Reuters - Once seen as vital for any national coalition building, India's communist parties were left badly bruised in the general election on Saturday, losing even in West Bengal which they have ruled for more than three decades.

Sri Lanka says Tigers defeated, last fight rages (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 10:14 AM PDT Reuters - Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday said the Tamil Tigers had been militarily defeated as soldiers seized control of the entire coastline for the first time in a 25-year war.

Pakistani army closes in on Swat town; bomb kills 11 (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 07:31 AM PDT Reuters - Pakistani soldiers are closing in on the main town in the Taliban bastion of Swat, the army said on Saturday, in an offensive that has driven more than a million people from their homes.

Goalless draw seals league title for Man United (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 08:44 AM PDT Reuters - Manchester United captured their 18th English league title on Saturday when they secured the point they needed in a nervy 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal.

NEWSMAKER - "Reluctant king" Manmohan Singh set to become PM again (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 09:40 AM PDT Reuters - Described as a "reluctant king" in his first stint as India's prime minister, the quietly-spoken 76-year-old Manmohan Singh has defied critics to emerge as one of India's most successful political leaders.

ANALYST VIEW - Congress alliance set to win polls (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 02:43 AM PDT Reuters - The ruling Congress-led alliance was projected on Saturday to win a second term in office after a general election, according to vote counting trends from the election commission.

ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS - Congress alliance wins (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 09:49 AM PDT Reuters - Following are highlights from the vote count in India's general election on Saturday.

Chennai beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 07:14 AM PDT Reuters - Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match on Saturday.

SNAP ANALYSIS - Congress alliance headed for victory (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 02:01 AM PDT Reuters - India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's left-of-centre coalition appeared headed for a second term in office, according to vote counting trends from the election office on Saturday.

Congress says to carry out extensive reforms (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 05:43 AM PDT Reuters - Congress party will carry out extensive economic reforms, a spokesman said on Saturday, after the ruling party-led coalition's win in a general election.

PM says to persuade Rahul Gandhi to join cabinet (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 03:57 AM PDT Reuters - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he would try to persuade Rahul Gandhi, scion of the Gandhi family, to join the cabinet after the ruling Congress-led coalition's win in a general election.

BJP concedes election defeat (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 01:08 AM PDT Reuters - The Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance said on Saturday the ruling Congress party-led alliance had the biggest mandate after a general election.

Left says to sit in opposition (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 12:51 AM PDT Reuters - The leader of India's main Communist party said on Saturday they would sit in the opposition after the ruling Congress party-led alliance was projected to win a second term.

Congress party may not ask for left support (Reuters) Posted: 15 May 2009 11:45 PM PDT Reuters - The Congress party may not turn to its former leftist allies to form a government if the Congress-led coalition wins enough parliament seats in the general election, Trade Minister Kamal Nathsaid on Saturday.

Congress alliance heads for election victory (Reuters) Posted: 16 May 2009 01:17 AM PDT Reuters - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's United Progessive coalition was heading for a second term after a clear victory in the general election, according to vote counting trends from the election commission.

U.S. drone attack in Pakistan; 10 killed (Reuters) Posted: 15 May 2009 11:52 PM PDT Reuters - A suspected U.S. drone aircraft fired missiles at militants in a Pakistani region on the Afghan border on Saturday, killing 10 of them including two Arabs, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

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