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Pranab Mukherjee Likely to Resign on June 24: Sources

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is likely to resign on June 24 to get ready for the Presidential elections, according to sources. He may file his nomination papers for President on June 25.

Jun 15, 2012

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Nitish Kumar and Abdul Kalam to Discuss Presidential Poll Over Lunch?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has invited former President and scientist APJ Abdul Kalam for lunch, raising speculations over the possibility of Kalam becoming his party's choice as the Presidential candidate.

Jun 15, 2012

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Presidential Poll: UPA Meet Today; Will Congress Get Consensus For Pranab's Candidature?

The race towards the presidential poll is building more, as the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) parties meet to discuss further on the presidential candidate.

Jun 15, 2012

PA Sangma Opts Out of President Race? APJ Abdul Kalam Virtually Gaining Grounds

In an unexpected turn of events related to the upcoming much-hyped Presidential poll, former Lok Sabha speaker and NCP leader PA Sangma has announced that he would not contest for the President post, said the media reports.

Jun 14, 2012

Presidential Poll: Mamata At Loggerheads With Congress Again

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's relationship with the Congress party, its ally in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, is at an all time low. They are at loggerheads over the choice of their candidate in the upcoming Presidential elections.

Jun 14, 2012

Presidential Poll: Mamata Banerjee Rejects Sonia Gandhi's Choices

After keeping silent all this while, Congress party President Sonia Gandhi revealed her choices for Presidentship on Wednesday, but sadly, Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is against her choices.

Jun 13, 2012

Diesel Cars May Turn Costlier, Special Tax of ₹255,000 On Cards

Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy recommended a hike in excise duty to be imposed on diesel-based vehicles. The proposed levies, it is said, will be as steep as INR 255,000 for sedans and sports or multi utility vehicles, while smaller vehicles will be slapped with an excise tax of INR 170,000.

Jun 13, 2012

Mamata's Crucial Meet With Sonia Today, Likely To Back Pranab as Presidential Candidate

Mamata Banerjee will meet Congress chairperson Sonia Gandhi to discuss the prospective UPA candidates for the presidential post. She is likely to support Pranab Mukherjee's candidature. More possible names emerge for the presidential post.

Jun 13, 2012

14th Presidential Election on July 19: Election Commission

With the term of the of office of Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India, ending on July 24, 2012, Chief Election Commissioner V. S. Sampath announced on Tuesday that the 14th Presidential election will be held on July 19, 2012.

Jun 12, 2012

Latest From Political Rumour Mills on Presidential Polls: Trade-off Between Congress & BJP?

Political rumour mills have been in complete overdrive about the Congress's Presidential choice as the ruling party has been maintaining a low-profile over its nominee. However, reports suggested that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is emerging as a strong frontrunner for the top post.

Jun 12, 2012

Pranab Mukherjee Dimisses S&P's Warning; Assures Strong Turnaround in Economic Growth

India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday voiced assurance that the government is working towards a turnaround in the sputtering GDP growth, following a warning that that the nation may lose its investment-grade status as an economic powerhouse.

Jun 12, 2012

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Search Results for: pranab mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee Likely to Resign on June 24: Sources

Nitish Kumar and Abdul Kalam to Discuss Presidential Poll Over Lunch?

Presidential Poll: UPA Meet Today; Will Congress Get Consensus For Pranab's Candidature?

PA Sangma Opts Out of President Race? APJ Abdul Kalam Virtually Gaining Grounds

Presidential Poll: Mamata At Loggerheads With Congress Again

Presidential Poll: Mamata Banerjee Rejects Sonia Gandhi's Choices

Diesel Cars May Turn Costlier, Special Tax of ₹255,000 On Cards

Mamata's Crucial Meet With Sonia Today, Likely To Back Pranab as Presidential Candidate

14th Presidential Election on July 19: Election Commission

Latest From Political Rumour Mills on Presidential Polls: Trade-off Between Congress & BJP?

Pranab Mukherjee Dimisses S&P's Warning; Assures Strong Turnaround in Economic Growth

Presidential Poll: No Names Finalised Yet, Says Congress

India Adopts Austerity Plan; Analysts Say Measures Won't Impact Unproductive Expenditures

I Will Give Up Public Life If Charges Are Proved: PM To Team Anna

Delhi Govt Cuts 20 Percent VAT in Petrol Price; Centre Says No Hike in LPG, Diesel

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]