The Indian Express -- Politics

Monday, August 11 1997

Orissa JD plans to float regional party

The Orissa unit of the Janata Dal seems to have made up its mind to part ways with the Central leadership. While five party members have already demanded the resignation of JD president Sharad Yadav, the idea of a regional outfit is also fast gaining ground.

Doctors advise ailing Laloo to skip hearing

The condition of former Bihar chief minister Laloo Prasad Yadav was on Sunday described as "better" but still ailing with "hyper-tension." On the request of of the medical board a three-member team has advised him complete bed rest for three weeks.

Rao's counsel to argue MPs' bribery case today

The arguments on quashing of charges framed against accused in the multi-crore MPs bribery case are expected to pick up steam in the Delhi High Court today, when former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao's counsel will begin addressing the court.

Chacha indulges "daughter" Mamata

Shah denied diplomatic route to UK

Paswan too wants his share of sectarian politics

Paswan gloats over snub to Thackeray

Centre orders ULFA man Baruah's arrest

BJP set to woo Muslims, plans sammelan

Gujral Cabinet to debate setbacks in House

Independents denounce NMC Mayor's claims on performance

TMC not to back Barnala

Reddy pips Pilot at post

Quattrocchi diverted $ 19-mn to hawala accused Jain