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NDA should conduct caste census if it cares about Hinduism, says A Raja in Lok Sabha

Buoyed by the gains made in the election, the Opposition took the lead from Rahul Gandhi, and sought to unitedly reclaim Hinduism from the BJP.

‘Propagates separatism’ — A. Raja’s ‘separate Tamil Nadu’ comment draws BJP, AIADMK rebuke

Speaking at a meeting Sunday, former Union minister Raja said Prime Minister and home minister shouldn’t 'force' them into demanding a 'thani nadu (separate nation)'.

Madras HC dismisses A Raja’s plea for urgent hearing of petition against EC campaign ban

The EC Thursday banned the DMK MP from campaigning for 48 hours after finding him guilty of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami.

EC bans DMK leader A Raja from campaigning for 48 hours for violating model code of conduct

The Election Commission found Raja to be guilty of violating the model code of conduct by making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

DMK MP A Raja apologises for remarks on Tamil Nadu CM’s mother, says words ‘misunderstood’

Raja clarified he didn’t intend to defame Palaniswami or his late mother, but was comparing CM to DMK leader Stalin using a children's analogy.

DMK MP A Raja booked for alleged vulgar comments against Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami

The case was filed on a complaint by AIADMK to Tamil Nadu chief electoral officer. The party has also approached EC to debar A. Raja from campaigning for 6 April assembly polls.

In 2010, Karunanidhi donated his Gopalapuram home to make it a hospital for the poor

The departed DMK veteran had already gifted his home to Annai Anjugam Trust. Chennai: DMK supremo M Karunanidhi had donated his residence at posh Gopalapuram...

2G scam: Focus to shift to DMK leaders A. Raja, Kanimozhi as CBI moves Delhi High Court

Until high court overturns the CBI court’s judgment, these leaders will have a smooth run; DMK will get a boost ahead of 2019 elections.

No appeal against 2G verdict yet as govt mulls replacing special prosecutor Anand Grover

Senior advocate Anand Grover was criticised for the prosecution’s failure to prove charges against former minister A. Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi, among others.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.