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Vice President Poll 2012: Hamid Ansari Set for Undisputed Win

The Vice President Poll began Tuesday morning, with all eyes on UPA nominee Hamid Ansari who is set for a clear win against NDA's Jaswant Singh for the esteemed post.

Aug 7, 2012

Indian Presidential Elections 2012: Voting Begins; It's Pranab Mukherjee Vs PA Sangma

Presidential poll began in Parliament House and state capitals simultaneously on Thursday, with former Lok Sabha speaker PA Sangma pitted against former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee over the title as the new President of India .

Jul 19, 2012

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Pranab Mukherjee, P.A. Sangma File Nomination Paper

Congress candidate former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and former Lok Sabha Speaker P.A. Sangma filed nomination papers for the presidential election on Thursday.

Jun 28, 2012

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'Govt Owes Deep Debt of Gratitude to You,' PM writes to Pranab Mukherjee

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has written a letter to Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee after receiving his resignation letter on Tuesday, saying that "the government owes a deep debt of gratitude to him."

Jun 27, 2012

Dark Side of Presidential Poll: UPA and NDA Split Wide Open; Agatha Sangma's Future Uncertain

The ruling coalition United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is divided over the forthcoming Presidential poll and so too is the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Future of Agatha Sangma (32), the youngest minister in the UPA government, is also at stake.

Jun 21, 2012

UPA VS NDA in the Presidential Elections?

It looks like politicians have put party prestige above the President post with party politics taking the centre stage as the race for the 14th Presidential polls is heating up. UPA vs NDA is in the offing with BJP unlikely to support Congress' choice.

Jun 17, 2012

US Defence Secretary in India: Leon Panetta To Meet AK Antony, Likely To Discuss on China and Afghanistan

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta will meet Indian Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday to discuss on the strategic and military relationship between the two nations. Panetta is likely to discuss the situation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and also about China's growing military assertiveness

Jun 6, 2012

Sukma Collector Alex Menon Returns Home, Govt Denies Secret Deal With Maoists

Chhattisgarh's Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon reached home on Friday morning after having been held captive for 13 days by the Maoists.

May 4, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Maoists Free BJD MLA Hikaka

The Odisha hostage crisis ended on Thursday as the Maoists released Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikaka after keeping him in captivity for 33 days.

Apr 26, 2012

People's Court Rules in Favour of Hikaka; Maoists to Free Abducted MLA

When the hopes of freeing Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists dwindled following fresh demands from the rebels, something dramatic happened. The rebels have decided to release the young legislator on Thursday. People's court ruled in favour of the MLA.

Apr 25, 2012

Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Mediate Between Govt and Maoists; DC's Condition Critical, Say Rebels

Senior Supreme Court lawyer and core Team Anna committee member Prashant Bhushan refused to mediate between Chhattisgarh government and Maoists group in facilitating the release of abducted Sukma District Collector (DC) Alex Paul Menon.

Apr 24, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis Goes Out of Hand; Maoists Place Fresh Demand

The efforts to free Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka from the captivity of the Maoists have taken a big setback with the rebels making fresh demands.

Apr 23, 2012

Chhattisgarh: CM to Form Sub-committee to Free Abducted DC

To secure the release of Sukma District Collector (DC) Alex Paul Menon, who was abducted by Maoists on Saturday, Chhattisgarh government has decided to form a sub-committee with Chief Minister Raman Singh as the chairman.

Apr 23, 2012

Abducted Sukma DC Traceless, Wife Appeals To Maoists To Release Him On Humanitarian Grounds

A day after Maoist in Chhattisgarh kidnapped the District Collector of Sukma, Alex Paul Menon was abducted, state police had conducted a search operation in certain areas of forest area adjoining Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.

Apr 22, 2012

Odisha Hostage Crisis: Maoists Take Abducted BJD MLA To People's Court

A day after the deadline set by the Naxals for the government to meet their demands to release abducted Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka lapsed, the rebels of Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) on Thursday took to the people's court to decide on what to do with the lone political captive.

Apr 19, 2012

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