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Sathya Sai Baba continues to be critical

Sathya Sai Baba, who has been undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, continues to be in a critical condition, doctors attending on him said on Wednesday.

Proceedings in Jayalalithaa case adjourned until April 26

A local court on Tuesday granted time till April 26 to enable an interpreter to submit correct version of witnesses' statements in the disproportionate assets case against AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa, after defence found faults in the translation.

Andhra student raped, hunt on for accused

An intermediate student of St Pious College in Ramnagar was allegedly raped in the city on Sunday even as her blind mother was attending Sunday prayers in a church near Narayanaguda YMCA.

Struggling RCB up against Rajasthan Royals

Struggling to keep their campaign on track, Royal Challengers Bangalore clash against an inconsistent Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday, desperately needing a win to revive their fortunes.

Madurai poll may be countermanded: EC

Amid reports alleging that voters were bribed in Madurai West constituency, the Election Commission is considering countermanding the poll there after assessing the evidence procured by its field officials and the report of district returning officer U. Sahayam, who is also the Madurai collector under fire from the ruling DMK for being strict.

Over 24,000 opted for no-vote

Though our political leaders have not enlightened the voters about the option, 24,824 voters in the state have given vent to their anger against politicians by opting for the 49-O option in the April 13 elections. While Chennai, suffering from various civic issues, tops the list with 3,407 entries, Ariyalur district brought up the last, where only 107 voters favoured the option.

4-layered security to protect EVMs in TN

15: State chief electoral officer Praveen Kumar on Friday said 27 companies of the Central paramilitary forces will be positioned at the inner tier — near the doors — of the three-layer security provided for strong rooms where the EVMs are stored. The other two layers will be guarded by TN special police and armed reserve police to ensure safety of the EVMs kept in 96 sealed rooms till May 13.

India's richest politician? Jagan Reddy declares Rs 365 crore assets

Former MP and president of newly-floated YSR Congress Party Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is perhaps one of the richest politicians in India, with declared assets of Rs.365 crores.

Kerala: Stark vote fall in Muslim pockets

There’s been a drop in polling percentages in most of the Assembly segments in the traditional Muslim fortresses of Malappuram district, in contradiction to the uptrend across the state.

TN govt in limbo till May 13

Tamil Nadu administration will be in limbo till May 13, when the election result will be announced and the next government takes charge. The state bureaucratic machinery has never experienced such an extended lull and recess. The government will not take any major decisions during this period; there will be no contracts, no review meetings, and no transfers. But yes, there could be lot of pleasure travelling by the babus and ministers.

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