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DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

This article traces the history of the DMK's fight for state autonomy, beginning with C.N. Annadurai's advocacy in the 1960s and culminating in M. Karunanidhi's resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 1974. The article highlights the key figures involved, the arguments presented, and the impact of the Rajamannar Committee Report.

Manipur violence: 10 Oppn parties question Modi's silence

'The prime minister has not yet expressed anything regarding Manipur. Is Manipur a part of India or not? If it is, why hasn't the Prime Minister of India spoken about it'

Newly-formed outfit could be decisive in 3-way Tripura contest

Tipra Motha has decided to go solo and hopes to sweep the 20 tribal-dominated seats that hold the key to power in the northeastern state that has a 60-member assembly.

'Mukherjee commission term may be extended'

"Forward block leaders met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Shivraj Patil and requested for extension of the commission's tenure since the probe is incomplete," Bose, a nephew of Netaji, told reporters in Nagpur on Saturday.

Go Back Obama, say angry protestors

Members of the Forward Block and the All India Student Federation protested against US President Barack Obama during the first day of his three-day India visit.

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor E S L Narasimhan at a simple ceremony on the lawns of Raj Bhavan.

Why Dobbspet may change Indian political scene

All eyes are on Dobbspet, a tiny town 50 km away from Bangalore, where a set of leaders is all set to rework the 1996 magic called the Third Front.

Left parties reject Indo-US N-deal

They will also demand a review of strategic aspects of Indo-US relations in Parliament.

Left parties minus CPI(M) call for Bihar bandh

Bihar polls: Women voters outnumber men, 57 per cent polling in first round

An estimated 57 per cent of the electorate cast their votes in the first phase of the Bihar assembly election in 49 constituencies on a violence-free note on Monday.