Jayalalithaa cracks whip on party posters

Aiming at preventing factionalism, AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday warned partymen against printing pictures of anyone on posters and other publicity material other than those of her, late EVR Periyar, CN Annadurai and party founder MG Ramachandran. According to a party headquarters statement, Ramachandran, fondly known as MGR, had made it clear that only his pictures and those of rationalist leader Periyar...

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10 killed, 38 missing as heavy rains batter Uttarakhand

Ten people were killed and 38 others went missing as incessant rains battered Uttarakhand today triggering landslides, cloud bursts and flash floods which flattened homes and stranded hundreds of pilgrims with the Chardham Yatra coming to a grinding halt. The Garhwal region bore the brunt of the natural calamity. The state government has sounded a high alert after the MET department’s warned of very heavy rains and sought the help of...

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40 special squads to crack down on overloading autos

From Friday, the State Transport Department and the Chennai Traffic Police will jointly crack down on autorickshaws carrying school children and maxi-cabs that carry more people than permitted. A team of 40 squads will inspect all autorickshaws between 7.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and again in the evening during school closing hours. A meeting between Transport Department officials and the traffic police was held in the city on Thursday. “An autorickshaw...

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Team Anna ends fast this evening, but political plans will be the focus

New Delhi: In a few hours from now, Anna Hazare and his team of activists will end their hunger strike at the protest camp they have inhabited for 10 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Anna has not eaten since Sunday; his aides like Arvind Kejriwal have been fasting for twice as long and their health has been a cause of concern. (Track live updates) But political parties and the public will really be looking for any announcements that elaborate on...

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My fans' appreciation is enough for me ... says Ajith

Billa 2 had a huge opening at the box-office but since it was replete with just action, a section of the audience didn't take well to the film. Ajith Kumar was quizzed about the performance of the film in a recent media interaction.    He revealed that he had delivered his best and that his fans have appreciated his sincerity and hard work. He also added that beyond a point he doesn't worry about feedback on his film.The actor...

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PM questions Atomic Energy Department on Kudankulam nuclear plant

New Delhi: There is fresh trouble for the Kudankulam nuclear power plant as the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has questioned the Department of Atomic Energy not to exercise the right to recourse in the event of a mishap in the nuclear power plant.NDTV has learnt that as the minister in charge, Dr Singh has now sought legal clarifications from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Law Ministry on whether international obligations can...

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Pune blasts a planned, coordinated act: Centre

The Centre on Thursday described the near simultaneous explosions in Pune as a planned and coordinated act.  Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said forensic experts were examining the two unexploded IEDs and nature of the four blasts.  “Since the blasts have taken place within an area of 500 metres and within a span of 45 minutes, it appears to be a coordinated act. I am sure there was a plan behind it,” he told reporters in New...

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Fasting Team Anna members refuse police request to shift to hospital

New Delhi: Activist Anna Hazare  meets today with his core group in Delhi to take stock of the team's hunger strike against corruption, which has completed a week. Anna, who is 75, joined the fast on Sunday.  His aides like Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia  and Gopal Rai, have not eaten for a week. The Delhi Police has written to the activists reminding them that when the activists were given permission to hold their protest,...

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