NDTV's exit poll predicts a clear majority for the BJP and its allies with 279 seats; Rahul Gandhi skips the farewell dinner thrown by the party president for the Prime Minister; Narendra Modi meets with top BJP leaders to discuss post-results plans; As the Pm bows out of office, Ratan Tata says Dr Manmohan Singh led with dignity and displayed high personal values; and more in our news wrap of the day.