Politics

Sasikala guilty verdict: Sasikala allegedly has 107 companies; will the Narendra Modi govt order probe into her 'shell companies'?

Convicted in the DA case, Sasikala, former aide of deceased AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa, has a web of 107 firms, including alleged shell companies.

Feb 14, 2017

Sasikala guilty verdict: As Sasikala faces SC wrath, what will happen to Jayalalithaa's massive wealth?

With Sasikala now convicted by the Supreme Court in the DA case, a big question will hang over the future of Jayalalithaa's non-willed assets. What will happen to them?

Feb 14, 2017

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2017: In Modi vs Harish Rawat battle, development promises will decide the winner

In Bhimtal the analysis of the electorate in Uttarakhand has reached such high levels that even if there is a Modi wave, the perceived injustice that has been done to Kaira will not be subsumed

Feb 14, 2017

Sasikala convicted in DA case: Who is Edappadi Palanisamy; all you need to know about AIADMK leader

The move came after the Supreme Court convicted Sasikala in the 20-year-old disproportionate assets case and sentenced her to four years in jail.

Feb 14, 2017

Ruth Davidson teases interesting behind-the-scenes talks between Donald Trump and Theresa May

The Scottish Conservatives leader claimed that the conversations will feature in a lot of peoples memoirs but refused to go into further detail.

Feb 14, 2017

Sasikala found guilty in DA case: India cricket star R Ashwin asks an important question on Twitter

Sasikala, an aid to late Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalitha, and two others, got 4-year jail terms after the Supreme Court convicted them in the DA case.

Feb 14, 2017

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns over Russia phone calls

Flynn reportedly offered to lift sanctions with Russia in a phone conversation with the ambassador, before taking up public office. This could be seen as breaking a law which states that private citizens cannot engage in foreign policy.

Feb 14, 2017

Edapadi K Palanisamy chosen as AIADMK legislature party leader

Sasikala can run the party from jail, and someone loyal to her can be nominated for the post of Tamil Nadu chief minister.

Feb 14, 2017

Should you stand for the national anthem? Not if it's part of film or documentary, says Supreme Court

The SC, on November 30, had made it compulsory for cinema halls to play the national anthem before a film begins and for everyone to stand up and pay respects.

Feb 14, 2017

Sasikala guilty: Kamal Haasan, Ranjani, Prakash Raj, Khushbu and others welcome Supreme Court's verdict

The Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala in a disproportionate assets case.

Feb 14, 2017

Sasikala Natarajan DA case: SC finds Chinnamma guilty in Disproportionate Assets case

Sasikala had been in a tussle with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam for the post of chief minister of the state.

Feb 14, 2017

India news updates: 3 terrorists killed, 1 soldier injured in encounter in Khan mohalla in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara district

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Feb 14, 2017

TN AIADMK crisis: Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Sasikala DA case at 10.30 am

February 14 is a crucial date for the ongoing crisis in Tamil Nadu politics as the apex court will deliver its judgment on the DA case of which Sasikala is a part.

Feb 14, 2017

Sasikala SC case: As Tamil Nadu prepares for SC verdict in DA case, here's a look at 3 lawsuits against her

Let's take a look at the three legal cases against AIADMK general secretary Sasikala Natarajan.

Feb 14, 2017

Donald Trump welcomes Justin Trudeau to White House

US President Donald Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House on 13 February, the first meeting between the two leaders since Trump took office. Donald Trump has pledged to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement among Canada, the United States and Mexico. At a news conference on Friday, Trudeau said he would look to defend and demonstrate Canadian values, but do so respectfully and not from an ideological standpoint.

Feb 13, 2017