George Fernandes
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Chunav Flashback: When George Fernandes won Lok Sabha elections in 1977 from jail
India | May 07, 2024, 05:41 PM ISTGeorge Fernandes's name for the Lok Sabha election was suggested by Jayaprakash Narayan, known for his 'total revolution' movement to root out then Indira Gandhi government in 1970s.
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Shoojit Sircar 'won't have time' to direct biopic on George Fernandes
Celebrities | Feb 01, 2019, 05:09 PM ISTShoojit Sircar is working on a biopic based on Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter Udham Singh.
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George Fernandes' cremation to be held today; ashes to be buried in cemetery: Wife
India | Jan 31, 2019, 06:50 AM ISTGeorge Fernandes died on Tuesday at his residence after prolonged illness. He was 88.
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George Fernandes to be cremated tomorrow, ashes to be buried in Christian cemetery
India | Jan 30, 2019, 02:42 PM ISTThe ashes will be buried at the Christian cemetery on Prithviraj Road on Friday morning.
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George Fernandes was my icon: Nitin Gadkari
India | Jan 30, 2019, 10:28 AM ISTFernandes, who served as defence minister between 1998 and 2004, died Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 88.
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Thackeray producer Sanjay Raut announces biopic on late veteran politician George Fernandes
Bollywood | Jan 29, 2019, 10:05 PM ISTVeteran trade union leader and politician George Fernandes passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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The other side of George Fernandes: Firebrand leader used to keep toffees in his pocket for dogs
India | Jan 30, 2019, 12:01 AM ISTThe former defence minister, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disorder, died on Tuesday at his residence in New Delhi's upscale Panchsheel Park after prolonged illness.
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George Fernandes, defence minister, socialist leader, passes away after prolonged illness
Politics | Jan 29, 2019, 02:43 PM ISTFollowing a prolonged illness, former defence minister George Fernandes passed away at the age of 88, on Tuesday morning. He recently contracted swine flu. He was also suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
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PM Modi condoles George Fernandes' demise; Here's who said what
India | Jan 29, 2019, 12:40 PM ISTGeorge Fernandes ji's passing away marks an end of an era that cannot be filled soon. May God give his family and followers the strength to endure this loss. My deepest condolences: Amit Shah
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George Fernandes: Veteran socialist leader who wore many hats during his illustrious political career
India | Jan 29, 2019, 10:22 AM ISTFrom 1967 to 2004, George Fernandes won nine Lok Sabha elections.
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Former Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away at 88 after prolonged illness
India | Jan 29, 2019, 02:20 PM ISTGeorge Fernandes was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and he was in coma for a long time.
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Sonia Gandhi stepped in to shield Tehelka, claims Jaya Jaitly in her book
National | Nov 07, 2017, 03:23 PM ISTMs Jaitly has made these claims in her upcoming autobiography "Life among the Scorpions: Memoirs of a Woman in Indian Politics", which is due to be released on Tuesday.
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Disguised as a Sikh to evade arrest, recited Gita while imprisoned: George Fernandes during Emergency
National | Jun 14, 2016, 10:23 AM ISTNew Delhi: George Fernandes had assumed the guise of a Sikh man to evade arrest during Emergency days and recited the Gita to inmates while being imprisoned in Tihar Jail in that era, according to
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Bihar government takes George Fernandes off VVIP security list
National | Apr 26, 2016, 06:13 PM ISTThe Z-category security coverage of veteran socialist leader George Fernandes has been withdrawn by the Bihar government in the latest exercise to review security of VVIPs.
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B'day Special: George Fernandes, veteran socialist leader and former Defence Minister of India
National | Jun 03, 2014, 08:14 AM ISTNew Delhi: George Fernandes is a veteran Indian politician who is respected for setting new standards in the Indian Defense Ministry. He is a journalist, political activist, trade unionist – all rolled into one. Since
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Barak missile case: CBI should act against Tehelka, says BJP
India | Dec 11, 2013, 09:40 PM ISTMumbai: The BJP demanded today that the CBI should take action against Tehelka weekly magazine for misleading and fabricating false evidence in the Barak missile case.“The CBI has closed the case against former defence minister
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SC allows Jaya Jaitly to visit George Fernandes
National | Aug 31, 2012, 06:10 PM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 31: Former Samata Party president Jaya Jaitly was today allowed by the Supreme court to meet her party colleague, bed-ridden and Alzheimer's-hit former Defence Minister George Feranndes once every fortnight for 15
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Jaya Jaitly wants to meet George Fernandes
National | Jul 20, 2012, 03:04 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jul 20: The Supreme Court today sought the response of Leila Kabir, wife of former Defence Minister George Fernandes, on a petition by his close political associate Jaya Jaitly seeking permission to visit
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Court Accepts CBI Closure Report In Op Westend Graft Case
India | Sep 04, 2011, 06:41 PM ISTNew Delhi, Sept 4: A Delhi court has accepted a CBI plea to close a corruption case against an aide of former defence minister George Fernandes and others for alleged delivery of kickbacks by an
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George Fernandes To Remain With Wife, Says Delhi High Court
National | Jul 05, 2010, 05:40 PM ISTNew Delhi : After a chamber-hearing for over an hour in the custody battle, the Delhi High Court on Monday said the ailing former Defence Minister George Fernandes will stay with his wife Leila Kabir