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Two-day Telangana shutdown begins, bus transport paralysed
Bus transport came to a grinding halt across Telangana Tuesday as a two-day shutdown called by the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) began in Hyderabad and nine other districts amid tight security. State-owned Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) suspende
If I’ve black money, make it national property: Ramdev
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who fasted earlier this month against mounting corruption in the country, said here Sunday that if any black money was found with him, it could be declared national property. “If the government finds any black money with me, they can declare it national pro
Supreme Court rejects Kanimozhi’s bail plea
Supreme Court denies bail to DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar in connection with the 2G spectrum case.
Seized cash not ours: Sai trust
Police in India seized Rs.35.5 lakh from a car belonging to the Sathya Sai Central Trust, which denies ownership of the cash.
Trust decides to open Sathya Sai Baba’s personal chamber
The Sathya Sai Central Trust has decided to open Sathya Sai Baba's personal chamber, Yajur Mandir, nearly two months after his demise. This decision comes amidst speculation about the valuables inside and aims to reassure devotees.
Chiranjeevi’s PRP merges with Congress
Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) officially merged with the Congress in Andhra Pradesh, concluding the party's journey that began in 2008. The move strengthens Congress's position in the assembly and may lead to cabinet positions for PRP members.
Ramdev ends fast, battlelines remain drawn
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev ended his nine-day anti-corruption fast, but vowed to continue his campaign. The government and Congress leaders criticized him, calling him a 'fraud' and questioning his business empire, while Ramdev's aide stated the movement would persist.
Ramdev being taken to Dehradun hospital
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's health has deteriorated on the seventh day of his anti-corruption fast, leading to his transfer from Haridwar to a Dehradun hospital for urgent medical attention.
Ramdev’s Rs.1,100 crore empire under scanner
Baba Ramdev's vast business empire, valued at Rs. 1,100 crore, is reportedly under official government scrutiny. This development follows his recent public confrontation with the government regarding corruption issues.
10 killed as air ambulance crashes near Delhi
A chartered air ambulance carrying a critically ill patient crashed in a densely populated area of Faridabad, Haryana, killing all seven on board and three on the ground. The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft was en route from Patna to Delhi when it went down in bad weather.
Jayalalithaa orders probe into minister’s death
Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalithaa has ordered a Crime Branch-CID probe into the death of minister N. Mariam Pichai, who died in a road accident. The decision follows fears of sabotage expressed by his family and others.
Karunanidhi meets Kanimozhi, Raja, Sharad Kumar in Tihar
DMK chief M. Karunanidhi visited his daughter Kanimozhi, former telecom minister A. Raja, and Kalaingar TV MD Sharad Kumar in Tihar Jail, where they are held in connection with the 2G spectrum scam. The visit, described as personal, lasted about an hour.
2G scam: Kanimozhi, Sharad Kumar sent to Tihar jail
DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV chief Sharad Kumar were sent to Tihar jail after a special CBI court dismissed their bail pleas in the 2G spectrum scam case. The judge cited the magnitude of the crime and potential influence on witnesses as reasons for the denial.
Rahul Gandhi gives call to uproot Mayawati government
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh, citing the poor's plight and police action against farmers as reasons for its removal. He vowed to expand the Congress's fight for farmers across the state and dismissed any pre-election alliance with the Samajwadi Party.
Chief minister again, Jayalalithaa rolls out freebies
J. Jayalalithaa was sworn in as Tamil Nadu's chief minister for the third time, immediately announcing several welfare schemes for women and the poor, including free rice, gold for 'mangalsutras', and increased marriage assistance.
Kanimozhi active brain behind 2G scam: CBI tells court
CBI prosecutor argues DMK MP Kanimozhi was the "active brain" behind the 2G spectrum scam, challenging her bail plea. The CBI alleges her full participation with A. Raja and awareness of the Rs. 200 crore transfer to Kalaignar TV.
Sathya Sai Baba passes away, millions in grief
Sathya Sai Baba, the revered spiritual leader, passed away at 85 after a prolonged illness, leaving millions of followers worldwide in profound grief. His last rites will be performed with state honors.
Naidu continues fast, chief minister to call all-party meet
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu continued his indefinite fast for the seventh day Thursday while the Andhra Pradesh government promised to call an all-party meeting to consider his demands for a relief package to farmers who lost their crops in the recent rain
Confusion over YSR memorial
HYDERABAD: In a classic example of the left hand not knowing the right, the state government’s forest department head C Madhukar Raj on Tuesday evening contradicted what forest and environment minister P Ramachandra Reddy said about the YSR Memorial Park at Kurnool district earli
Delhi sees major traffic jam, water-logging
Delhi on Wednesday witnessed major traffic jam due to incessant rain inflicting the city for a week. Traffic jam have been reported from National Highway-24, Nizamuddin bridge, Noida crossing and Sarai Kale Khan. Massive traffic jam was also witnessed near Mother Dairy due to wat