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  Meet Panneerselvam: A staunch Jaya loyalist and now TN CM

  December 06, 2016 17:31 IST

  In his third stint in the top office, O Panneerselvam was today sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu hours after his predecessor and party supremo J Jayalalithaa passed away after a prolonged illness.

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  Sushma Swaraj likely to undergo kidney transplant next week

  December 06, 2016 10:16 IST

  External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who was admitted to AIIMS last month, is most likely to undergo a kidney transplant here next week.

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  Panneerselvam sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for third time

  December 06, 2016 9:48 IST

  In his third stint in the top office, Panneerselvam was today sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu hours after his predecessor and party supremo J Jayalalithaa passed away after a prolonged illness.

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  Jayalalithaa’s body kept at Rajaji Hall for public homage

  December 06, 2016 8:39 IST

  The mortal remains of AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa were today kept at Rajaji Hall here for the public to pay their last respects.

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  Jayalalithaa to be cremated at 4:30pm today near MGR Samadhi in Chennai

  December 06, 2016 8:03 IST

  The last rites of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, one of India's most charismatic political leaders, who died here on Monday night after a bitter 74-day battle for life, will be performed today evening.

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  Jayalalithaa: A shy actress who became Queen of Tamil Nadu

  December 06, 2016 7:33 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who died on Monday night after a 74-day battle for life, was a shy girl when she first stepped into the movie world. Decades later, by when she was one of the most popular actors in Tamil, Jayalalithaa became a

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  President, PM and other leaders condole Jayalalithaa’s demise

  December 06, 2016 7:31 IST

  President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Union Ministers, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and various other top leaders tonight condoled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's demise.

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  Jayalalithaa lived her life with 'indomitable courage': Sonia Gandhi

  December 06, 2016 7:13 IST

  Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, saying she lived her life with same "indomitable courage with which she battled her last illness".

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  Jayalalithaa dies: TN govt announces 7-day state mourning; 3 days' holiday for schools, colleges

  December 06, 2016 7:23 IST

  The Tamil Nadu government on Monday night announced a seven-day state mourning from Tuesday in view of the demise of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

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  End of an era: Six-time CM Jayalalithaa passes away

  December 06, 2016 17:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who ruled the state for over 15 years, passed away on Monday at Chennai's Apollo Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Sunday.

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  Congress steps up demand of JPC probe into demonetisation 'scam'

  December 05, 2016 23:14 IST

  Congress today stepped up its demand for a JPC probe into the demonetisation move saying BJP and its allied organisations should make public all their bank accounts and property purchased by them in the past one year.

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  Not against Hurriyat but won't support 'wrong path': Farooq Abdullah

  December 05, 2016 21:05 IST

  Farooq Abdullah today told Kashmir separatist leaders that he was not against them and supported the Kashmiri people's demand for their rights but it would not tread the wrong path for achieving these goals.

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  Day 1 to Day 74: A glance at Jayalalithaa’s battle for life

  December 05, 2016 19:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who is currently battling for life at Chennai’s Apollo Hospital, was admitted on September 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration. Apollo hospital, which had been treating her

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  Jayalalithaa passes away; AIADMK picks Panneerselvam as CM, Sasikala as party chief, say sources

  December 06, 2016 0:40 IST

  AIADMK MLAs today met at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai where the party chief has been housed for the past two months.

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  Logjam continues in parliament over demonetisation as opposition sticks to its guns

  December 05, 2016 14:55 IST

  Both houses of parliament witnessed huge uproar once again over the issue of demonetisation. While Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day, Rajya sabha resumed work after an adjournment till 2 pm. Lok Sabha

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  Higher investments to drive five-fold growth in India's economy by 2040: PM Modi

  December 05, 2016 14:34 IST

  India's economy is expected to witness a five-fold grow by 2040 owing to increase in investments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

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  Actress to political icon: Jaya’s incredible life journey

  December 06, 2016 17:33 IST

  While the world prays for her recovery from illness, here is an insight into Jayalalithaa’s journey from a struggle-filled childhood to a political queen.

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  PM Modi tops readers' choice for Time's Person of the Year 2016

  December 05, 2016 12:12 IST

  In yet another recognition of his growing popularity across the globe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged winner in the online reader’s poll for TIME Person of the Year, 2016. The 66-year-old maverick beat his

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  Will chant ‘Modi Modi’ if demonetisation move succeeds in eliminating black money: Kejriwal

  December 05, 2016 11:49 IST

  Aam Aadmi patron and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that he will chant "Modi, Modi" if Prime Minister’s demonetisation drive would succeed in eliminating corruption and black money. Kejriwal also reiterated his

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  Congress rules out alliance with SP, says will fight UP assembly polls alone

  December 05, 2016 10:43 IST

  Rubbishing speculation that Congress and Samajwadi Party may form an alliance for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly, UP PCC President Raj Babbar on Monday said his party will contest alone in the state and described

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  J Jayalalithaa bids adieu, laid to rest with full state honours

  December 06, 2016 23:32 IST

  Tributes continued to pour in for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who passed away last night after prolonged illness.

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  Those who looted crores through chit funds are feeling heat of demonetisation: Parrikar

  December 05, 2016 7:34 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today claimed that those involved in chit fund scams were now in trouble due to the Centre's demonetisation decision.

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  Arvind Kejriwal demands probe against Amit Shah over 'hidden wealth'

  December 04, 2016 23:55 IST

  Following allegations that Amit Shah may have used a Gujarat property dealer as a front to disclose unaccounted Rs 13,860 crore, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today demanded a probe against the BJP President. The

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  Pranab Mukherjee wishes speedy recovery to Jayalalithaa

  December 04, 2016 23:43 IST

  President Pranab Mukherjee today wished Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa a speedy recovery after she suffered a cardiac arrest. "Distressed to hear about CM Jayalalithaa suffering a cardiac arrest, my prayers for her speedy recovery,"

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  Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest, undergoes treatment

  December 04, 2016 23:43 IST

  Hours after the ruling AIADMK’s announcement of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s recovery, things seem to have taken a different turn as she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and was immediately rushed to the Apollo

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  Jayalalithaa completely recovered, to return home soon: AIADMK

  December 04, 2016 19:34 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has completely recovered and according to an AIIMS expert team will "soon" return home after over two months of hospitalisation, ruling AIADMK said today. "The AIIMS doctors visited the hospital

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  50 chartered planes to ferry VVIPs to Nitin Gadkari daughter’s wedding? ‘Incorrect’, minister says

  December 04, 2016 14:23 IST

  Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari’s office on Saturday rubbished the media reports claiming that 50 charter flights will ferry VVIPs to Nagpur for his daughter’s wedding on Sunday, saying them mischievous.

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  PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani; trade, security figure in talks

  December 04, 2016 14:13 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday held a bilateral meeting here before the commencement of the Heart of Asia ministerial conference.