Cong goes to EC against Modi as poll fever peaks
Wants BJP derecognised, Modi hits back at PM at MP rallies
New Delhi, November 18
The shrillness of parties’ campaigns on Monday in the run-up to the elections for the five states — Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and  Mizoram — indicated a no-holds-barred thrust to the final push for power in  these states.
BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi addresses an election rally in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh on Monday. PTI

Himachal Govt steps back on HPCA land lease
Shimla, November 18
In what appeared to be a tactical retreat, the Himachal Cabinet today withdrew the decision to cancel the land leased out to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) and the takeover of its assets.
A file photo of HPCA’s Dharamsala stadium.

Relatives become personal assistants to Punjab MLAs
Bathinda, November 18
At least two women MLAs in Punjab have appointed their husbands as personal assistants (PAs) for a paltry salary of Rs 5,000 per month! 

Scandal right under the nose of state govt
Chandigarh, November 18
The Special Tribunal headed by Justice Kuldip Singh has held that Village Nada was a "classic example" of huge Gram Panchayat land measuring more than 200 acres having been "grabbed systematically with the connivance of the Gram Panchayat and the Revenue officials" in Village Nada, which was less than three kilometres from the Punjab Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh.

Gen VK Singh apologises to Supreme Court
New Delhi, November 18
Former Army Chief VK Singh today tendered an “unconditional apology” to the Supreme Court for making certain remarks on its order over age row, saying he had no intention to bring disrepute to the institution and judges, who are like “demigods”.

2 Sirsa men get death for minor’s rape, murder
Sirsa, November 18
A Sirsa court has sentenced two youths to death for rape and murder of a six-year-old girl, who was thrown into a sewerage tank by the accused after the crime at Dabwali town in January this year.

C’garh poll: Final phase of voting today
Raipur, November 18
As Chhattisgarh prepares to vote in the final phase for 72 assembly seats tomorrow, both the BJP and Congress heavyweights are conscious of the rebellion brewing on either side.