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Rajinikanth reconsiders entering politics, says will ‘consult’ RMM functionaries

Rajini Makkal Mandram was previously considered a launch vehicle for Rajinikanth's political entry. However, last December, the actor said he would not join politics.

In Dadasaheb Phalke award for Rajinikanth, BJP awarding itself some Tamil Nadu

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Rajinikanth to be bestowed with Dada Saheb Phalke award for 2019

The jury unanimously recommended that the superstar be conferred with the award and the govt accepted, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Rajinikanth firm on not joining politics, urges fans not to ask him to reconsider decision

In a statement posted on his Twitter handle, Rajinikanth appealed to his fans to not organise events seeking him to enter politics and make him more sad.

Why Rajinikanth’s ‘warning from God’ is a blessing for DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu election

The atheist camps in the DMK and other parties must be secretly praying to their respective gods to keep Rajinikanth away from politics.

The political U-turns and flip-flops by superstar Rajinikanth since 1996

Weeks after he reiterated that he would launch a party in January 2021 and contest the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, Rajinikanth has cited health concerns to bow out.

Rajinikanth says he won’t join politics, cites frail health

The 70-year-old actor, who was discharged from hospital Sunday, had earlier said he will float his own political party in January 2021.

Nothing alarming in Rajinikanth’s medical reports, says Apollo Hospital

Rajinikanth was hospitalised Friday for severe blood pressure fluctuation. The hospital said doctors will evaluate him Sunday afternoon and take a decision on his discharge.

Let Rajinikanth float his party, will convey views then, says DMK chief MK Stalin

Rajinikanth had on 3 December announced that he would float his political party in January 2021 and face next year's assembly polls, due in April-May.

Rajinikanth’s party to fight on all 234 seats in 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

After making the announcement, Tamilaruvi Manian, Rajinikanth's political advisor, also said that their party's politics will be 'spiritual' and won't 'slam anybody'.

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India’s defence acquisition framework is designed to prevent wrongdoing, not deliver outcomes

Vivek Rae committee highlighted the deficiencies that persist even today: Fragmented authority, weak accountability, and the absence of dedicated acquisition cadres.

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Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou indicated talks are on between French firm Safran & Indian govt for joint design & manufacture of AMCA engine.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.