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The Janata Story: An enigma of 30 years standing
The book, The Janata Enigma 30 out of 60, written by senior journalist Kumar Rajesh, covers the last three decades of Union politics in India, in a lucrative, informative and lucid manner. ANI
Fifty new Rajya Sabha members sworn-in
Petroleum Minister Murli Deora and Corporate Affairs Minister Premchand Gupta were among fifty new Rajya Sabha members who were sworn in today by Chairman Mohammad Hamid Ansari. Recently fifty-five candidates had won the biennial elections to the Upper House from 16 states. ANI
Karunanidhi orders probe into phone tapping reports
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has ordered a probe into the phone tapping of State Chief Secretary L K Tripathy. ANI
Jayalalithaa demands Karunanidhis resignation over Hogenakkal Water Project
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief J. Jayalalithaa today demanded immediate resignation of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, attacking him with failing the people by upholding the Hogenakkal Water Project. ANI
Jayalalithaas plea in tax return case dismissed
A magistrates court here today dismissed former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaas petition seeking to discharge her from the 1993-94 Wealth Tax Returns case. ANI
Jayalalitha celebrates her 60th birthday
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Chief and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalithaa celebrated her 60th birthday today. ANI
Raj Thackeray slams English, Hindi journalists(Lead: Rak Thackeray)
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday criticised English and Hindi language journalists for reporting in a biased manner on his activities over the last few days. ANI
Jayalalithaa should approach competent authority on Ram Sethu: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has asked former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to approach competent authorities for declaring the Ram Sethu a monument of national heritage. ANI
SC stays death sentence of three convicts in Dharmapuri case
The Supreme Court today stayed the death sentence awarded to three All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) activists in connection with the Dharmapuri bus burning case. ANI
Madras HC upholds death sentence of three convicts in Dharmapuri case
The Madras High Court on Thursday upheld the sentences of the 28 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) workers, including the three awarded death penalty, in connection with the Dharmapuri bus burning case. ANI
Jayalalithaa slams Karunanidhi for fanning religious tension
All India Annaravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Chief J. Jayalalithaa has blamed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi and his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for fanning religious tension. ANI
Third Front candidate Rashid Masood files nomination for Vice President poll
Rashid Masood, the candidate of the Third Front, filed his nomination papers for the August 10 Vice Presidential poll on Friday with the backing of regional parties, including the AIADMK, which had voted in Thursdays presidential poll, defying the groupings decision to abstain. ANI
Recollections of a Communicator, Chandrashekar: A leader of unfulfilled potential(Article)
ed him for the recording of his address to the nation on taking over as the Prime Minister. The usual practice was that the Prime Ministers Office would prepare a draft speech for telecast and give it to the Prime Minister. ANI
Kalam rules out contesting presidential poll
In the latest twist in the race to the Raisina Hill, incumbent President APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday decided not to contest for a second term, saying he does not want Rashtrapati Bhavan to become involved in any political process. ANI
Shiv Sena to announce its Presidential candidate today
Shiv Sena is likely to announce its candidate for the post of the next President today. ANI
Third Front proposes Kalams name for second term
All India Dravida Munnetra Khazgam (AIADMK) chief Jayalalithaa today announced that the newly formed Third Front proposed incumbent President APJ Abdul Kalams name for a second term. ANI
Third Front meeting to decide strategy on Presidential polls
Senior leaders of the newly formed Third Front will meet here today to finalise its strategy on the presidential polls. ANI
EC transfers six senior officers in the wake of Madras High Court directive
Acting on the Madras High court directive, the Election Commission today transferred six senior officers, including, Police Commissioner, District Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, for violating guidelines. ANI
EC transfers six senior officers in the wake of Madras High Court directive
Acting on the Madras High court directive, the Election Commission today transferred six senior officers, including, Police Commissioner, District Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, for violating guidelines. ANI
Madras HC to EC: Take action in Jayas false afidavit
The Madras High Court (HC) today directed the Election Commission (EC) to take action as per law on a complaint that former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief Jayalalitha had filed a false affidavit during the 2001 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. ANI
AIADMK activists to be released: Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu Government on Saturday ordered the release by the evening of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhgam (AIADMK) activists, who were arrested during the partys agitation on Thursday. ANI
Thousands of AIADMK workers arrested in Tamil Nadu
Thousands of AIADMK supporters, who have been protesting against DMKs alleged defamatory comments against their leader Jayalalithaa, have been arrested across Tamil Nadu. ANI
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