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

Sowmiya Ashok -
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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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’

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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

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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

PTI -
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

Apurva Vishwanath -
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

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

Manmohan Singh was aware of A Raja’s intentions in 2G case, but chose to remain silent: Vinod Rai

ThePrint Team -
In his book 'Not Just An Accountant', then CAG Vinod Rai has written that Manmohan Singh was aware of the wrongdoings of A Raja but chose to remain silent.

Talk Point: Was former CAG Vinod Rai a ‘vigilante’, or was he India’s ‘conscience keeper’?

ThePrint Team -
Andimuthu Raja, the former telecom minister who was recently acquitted in the 2G scam trial, has alleged in a new book that the entire episode was the opposition’s attempt to bring down the UPA-II.
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Jaishankar to embark on his 1st visit to New Zealand from Oct 5

G20 has 5 daunting challenges and India’s presidency can turn this crisis into opportunity

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India should highlight its leadership in low-cost vaccine tech, effective health immunisation delivery, generic pharmaceutical manufacturing, and solar energy.

Australia’s 1956 Test series win in India was a one-man genius—Richie Benaud

Rahul Gandhi addresses a gathering in Mysuru, Karnataka | PTI

Six reasons why Bharat Jodo Yatra isn’t simply a routine political ‘tamasha’

Economy

Falguni Nayar, Nykaa's founder & CEO, and Sima Ganwani Ved, Apparel Group's founder & chairwoman, pose for a picture during a strategic alliance announcement in Mumbai, on 6 October 2022 | Reuters

Nykaa forge ties with Dubai’s Apparel Group to expand business in Gulf countries

Abhirup Roy -
Falguni Nayar, the online retailer founder and CEO, said the two companies would together build a multi-brand beauty retail business with Nykaa holding a 55% stake of the entity.

Defence

Rescue operation underway after an army aviation Cheetah helicopter flying in the forward area near Tawang crashed during a routine sortie Wednesday | ANI

Multiple military & civilian chopper crashes in past years highlight a disturbing trend for India

Suchet Vir Singh -
An Indian Army Aviation Cheetah helicopter crashed Wednesday. Several such crashes over past few yrs have jolted the military. Non-military sphere, too, has encountered many crashes.

National Interest

India’s hijab supporters will lose even if they win SC battle. Because the real war is political

Shekhar Gupta -
In a highly polarised time, cornered minorities tend to lean back and protect the roots and fundamentals of what is so dear to them. Politically, it can often be a bad trap.

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