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Extra security for PM, President

Extra security for PM, President

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday decided to enhance security for President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who are protected by the Special Protection Group.

Terrorism, Naxalism, communalism: Reddy's anti-Telangana remedy

Terrorism, Naxalism, communalism: Reddy's anti-Telangana remedy

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday warned that the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh will spawn a host of problems, including political instability, Naxal threat, terrorism and communal violence.

Water-sharing woes keep GoM on Telangana busy

Water-sharing woes keep GoM on Telangana busy

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2013

The Group of Ministers constituted for the creation of a separate state of Telangana on Wednesday discussed the sharing of river water and irrigation resources in Andhra Pradesh after the state's bifurcation, but failed to arrive at a resolution.

Digvijaya calls emergency meet to pacify rebellious Andhra CM

Digvijaya calls emergency meet to pacify rebellious Andhra CM

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2013

All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijaya Singh will preside over a meeting of the Congress Coordination Panel with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday evening.

DMK takes on JPC chief: 'NO confidence in 2G report'

DMK takes on JPC chief: 'NO confidence in 2G report'

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2013

In a strongly-worded letter to Joint Parliamentary Committee chief P C Chacko, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader T R Baalu has said the committee's report on the 2G scam and the Congress leader's attempts to rush for the passage of it did not exactly inspire confidence.

Centre releases Rs 184 crore for TN cyclone relief

Centre releases Rs 184 crore for TN cyclone relief

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2013

The Union government has released Rs 184 crore to the government of Tamil Nadu -- to construct one lakh houses for families living below the poverty line under the Indira Awaz Yojana -- in Cuddalore and Villupuram where Cyclone Thane had wreaked its havoc.

UPA to seek suspension of SP MPs for SC/ST quota bill

UPA to seek suspension of SP MPs for SC/ST quota bill

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2012

The United Progressive Alliance government has made up its mind to move a resolution on Wednesday in Rajya Sabha to get nine Members of Parliament of the Samajwadi Party suspended for their misbehaviour and disruptions during the debate on the job quota bill for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes.

'The US does not want a peaceful Pakistan'

'The US does not want a peaceful Pakistan'

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

Iranian President Dr Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the Organisation of Islamic Conference an ineffective body, welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza and proposed free and fair elections to end the crisis in Syria.

EC slaps notice on Khurshid over Muslim quota comment

EC slaps notice on Khurshid over Muslim quota comment

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2012

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid for his reported speech in Uttar Pradesh, in which he mentioned the proposal about providing an enhanced quota for the Muslim community. Top officials of the EC will hold a meeting on Tuesday evening to issue a strict warning to political parties against making such statements when the campaign for the state assembly elections has started to gain momentum.

Meet the politician with a conscience!

Meet the politician with a conscience!

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2011

How many times have we read reports about our esteemed political leaders indulging in massive corruption, misusing their powers as legislators, tweaking the system for their own benefit, refusing to vacate their official bungalows or give up their security entourage? Well, here is a politician with a difference, one with a conscience. N Jothi actually refuses to accept the benefits offered to him by the government on ethical grounds.

Curbing corruption: Govt seeks ideas from civil servants

Curbing corruption: Govt seeks ideas from civil servants

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2011

Bureaucrats in Delhi, who have felt the heat of the anti-corruption wave sweeping the country, were in for a surprise when their suggestions were sought on curbing red-tapism. Red-tape is considered to be the prime reason behind corruption in government offices. These bureaucrats received a communication from the Cabinet Secretariat last week, urging them to share their advise on fighting corruption and give ideas to help promote "transparency and good governance."

Final decision on Telangana likely after Diwali

Final decision on Telangana likely after Diwali

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2011

Finance Minister and Congress trouble-shooter Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday took command of the consultations with Andhra Pradesh leaders to prepare the ground for the creation of Telangana, even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh decided against imposing President's rule in the troubled state after holding talks with Governor E S L Narasimhan. Assisting Mukherjee in the consultations are Petroleum Minister S Jaipal Reddy and members of a core committee.

Kudankulam nuke project: PM keeps his promise to Jayalalithaa

Kudankulam nuke project: PM keeps his promise to Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will on Friday meet an all-party delegation from Tamil Nadu to discuss the state administrations' concerns over the Kudankulam nuclear project. He will meet the delegation at his residence in 7 Race Course Road in Delhi to dispel apprehensions about the safety of the nuclear project. The delegation will be headed by Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O Paneerselvam, who will present a memorandum to the prime minister.

After poll drubbing, Alagiri moves to Delhi

After poll drubbing, Alagiri moves to Delhi

Rediff.com   27 May 2011

Union minister MK Alagiri has shifted his base from Madurai to New Delhi since last week. After a massive rout in Tamil Nadu, MK Alagiri has now shifted his attention to Delhi.

Notice to Congress spokesperson in Rs 300 cr scam

Notice to Congress spokesperson in Rs 300 cr scam

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2011

The Chennai high court on Friday issued a notice to Congress party spokesperson Jayanthi Natarajan, acting on an affidavit seeking direction to probe a Rs 300 crore scam involving her. Natarajan is a Congress Member of Parliament from Tamil Nadu.The affidavit alleges that Natarajan facilitated a sizeable bank loan from Vijaya Bank by misusing her links with the Union government.Natarajan is also under legal scrutiny for allegedly owning 6,88,300 square feet land.

Impeachment motion against HC judge on March 14

Impeachment motion against HC judge on March 14

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2011

Rajya Sabha is slated to take up the Impeachment Motion against Calcutta High Court Judge Soumitra Sen on March 14.Sen will be the second judge in independent India to face such a motion for allegedly misappropriating Rs 42 lakh when he, as a lawyer, had been appointed a receiver by a court of law.There are ten senior advocates in the Rajya Sabha from various political parties who are keen to speak on this motion. The motion may turn out to be embarassing for the UPA.

Not finalised coalition with DMK-Congress: PMK

Not finalised coalition with DMK-Congress: PMK

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2011

Pattali Makkal Katchi founder-leader Dr S Ramadoss on Monday said that his party has not taken a final decision about joining the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam-Congress combine to fight the Tamil Nadu assembly poll. On Sunday, DMK chief and TN Chief Minister M Karunanidhi had told the media in Delhi that the PMK will fight the state polls with the DMK-Congress alliance. Many other political parties had also approached the PMK to forge a coalition.

Karunanidhi rejects Alagiri's resignation letter

Karunanidhi rejects Alagiri's resignation letter

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2011

The general council of the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam will meet in Chennai on February 3 to discuss and decide the seat arrangements for the upcoming assembly elections with its allies.Karunanidhi announced this decision after rejecting a resignation letter from his son and Fertiliser Minister M K Alagiri from the post of the DMK's organising secretary.Alagiri has sought action against DMK leader A Raja, who had to resign as the telecom minister over the massive 2G scam.

AP CM K Rosaiah may go, to be named Governor

AP CM K Rosaiah may go, to be named Governor

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2010

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah may be shifted as Governor of Karnataka or Madhya Pradesh on account of his fragile health.

TN poll countdown begins: Chidambaram meets Karuna

TN poll countdown begins: Chidambaram meets Karuna

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2010

The Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Tamil Nadu unit of the Congress are gearing up for the assembly polls in the state, scheduled to be held next year. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the Congress' political emissaries from Delhi are in constant touch with both the DMK and the AIADMK.The first meeting to discuss pre-poll arrangements was held on Saturday, when Home Minister P Chidambaram met DMK chief Karunanidhi.