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There was a security breach at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Lodhi Estate home last week with unknown persons barging in and asking for selfies. (Photo: File)

Weeks after losing SPG cover, security breach at Priyanka's residence

The Centre last month replaced the SPG (Special Protection Group) cover of the family of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

02 Dec 2019 6:26 PM

Two brothers led a decisive campaign that helped end island nation's three decade long civil war against LTTE. (Photo: AP)

Brothers to run Lanka: Prez Rajapaksa names elder brother Mahinda as PM

Mahinda, the current main opposition leader, will assume duties soon after incumbent Wickremesinghe steps down formally on Thursday.

20 Nov 2019 7:38 PM

It is this almost this incredible congruence of human life, thought, history and geography that one saw as singularly manifest in this 70-plus veteran Tamil writer, P. Manickavasagam, widely known as Poomani, Sahitya Academy winner (2014) for his epic-like master piece, ‘Angnaadi’.

Rediscovering a Tamil modernist writer

One already gets the scent of the day to unfold as one hops into a State transport bus to Kovilpatti, about 60 km from Tirunelveli.

28 Jul 2019 3:09 AM

Malik said, 'He is a political juvenile tweeting on everything, see the reaction to his tweets and you will find out.' (Photo: File)

'Whatever I said was in fit of anger, frustration,' says Satya Pal Malik

'As Governor, I should have not made such a comment, but my personal feeling is the same as I said,' Malik said.

22 Jul 2019 10:41 AM

The Governor's comments drew sharp reaction from former chief minister and senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who said Malik should check his own reputation in Delhi. (Photo: File)

Stop killing innocents, rise against those who looted Kashmir: J&K Guv

Taking a veiled dig at mainstream politicians, Malik said these leaders talk a different language in Delhi and a different one in Kashmir.

22 Jul 2019 8:44 AM

On June 11, the court observed that Nalini’s right to appear in person to argue on her plea cannot be denied. (Photo: File)

Madras HC allows Nalini to argue for her leave in person

Nalini was sentenced to death which was commuted to life imprisonment by the AIADMK government in 2000.

25 Jun 2019 4:57 PM

'the Muslim world has not been able to powerfully convince the world that Islam has nothing to do with terrorism,' Imran said. (Photo: ANI)

Hinduism not blamed for LTTE bombings, then why link Islam to terrorism: Imran Khan

Imran Khan asserted that Islam has nothing to do with terrorism.

01 Jun 2019 8:18 PM

According to the home ministry notification the main objective to the terror outfit is to fight for a separate homeland or a Tamil Eelam for all Tamils.

Govt extends LTTE ban for 5 years

The LTTE’s continued violent and disruptive activities are prejudicial to the integrity and sovereignty of India, it said.

15 May 2019 12:59 AM

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that LTTE's objective for a separate homeland (Tamil Eelam) for all Tamils threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, and amounts to cession and secession of a part of the territory of India from the Union and thus falls within the ambit of unlawful activities. (Photo: File)

Centre extends ban on LTTE for 5 years, declares it 'unlawful association'

The MHA said that LTTE activities and propaganda on the Internet are a threat to the security of VVIPs in India.

14 May 2019 12:37 PM

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: AFP)

Indian PM’s killers need no sympathy

The conundrum remains alive nearly three decades after Rajiv met his ghastly end in Tamil Nadu.

11 May 2019 12:43 AM

A view of St. Sebastian’s Church damaged in blast in Negombo, north of Colombo on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

215 killed, 500 injured as 8 blasts rock Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said all Easter masses in the Colombo district had been cancelled.

22 Apr 2019 1:14 AM

Addressing the media persons here Friday, Sirisena said he would use his address at the UN general assembly later this month to make a case for removal of war crimes charges. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka to urge UN to remove war crime charges against its troops

Sirisena, who will lead a delegation to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, will address general debate on September 25.

15 Sep 2018 1:26 PM

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. (Photo: AP)

At last, Delhi asks Rajapaksa for a dance

So why the invitation to Mr Rajapaksa, the man under whom Sri Lanka first inched closer to China?

12 Sep 2018 1:32 AM

Operation Pawan was a correct strategic call

The success of the accord depended on unstinted political support by both the nations.

11 Nov 2017 12:50 AM

The Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

SC adjourns hearing on Rajiv Gandhi assassination case for 2 weeks

Mother of convict, Arputham Ammal, had requested for a 30 days leave to Perarivalan for hisfather's treatment.

30 Aug 2017 2:28 PM

Pakistan has repeatedly denied underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's presence in the country. (Photo: PTI/File)

Dawood Ibrahim on UK’s asset freeze list with 3 homes on Pak address, 21 aliases

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim fled India post the 1993 serial bombings and is understood to be hiding in Pakistan.

23 Aug 2017 3:25 PM

A Long Watch: War, Captivity and Return in Sri Lanka by Ajith Boyagoda as told to Sunila Galappatti HarperCollins, Rs 350.

Book review: A personal reminiscence of LTTE war

Apart from his, personal travail as a prisoner of war, Boyagoda does well to establish the long history of the Tamil issue.

11 Dec 2016 2:44 AM

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