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NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu politics witnessed fresh turmoil on Monday after three AIADMK MLAs resigned from the Assembly and moved towards joining the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), prompting sharp reactions from both the Dravidian parties, DMK and AIADMK, which accused the Vijay-led party of “horse-trading”.The resignations of MLAs P Sathyabama, Maragatham Kumaravel and S…

NEW DELHI: Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday reviewed India’s preparedness and response measures for Ebola Virus Disease in view of the recent outbreaks reported in parts of Africa, even as the World Health Organization warned that the epidemic was “outpacing” response efforts.However, the health ministry said that no case of Ebola has…

NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s BJP government on Monday operationalised its “detect, delete and deport” policy, with Malda becoming the first district in the state to establish a holding centre for illegal foreign nationals.The facility has begun housing nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals, officials said.The holding centre, located at Chandan Park in English Bazar, was made operational…

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay; Cong MP Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: In a development that could strain ties between new allies Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Congress, the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government on Monday held consultations with Cauvery water and legal experts over the proposed foundation stone ceremony announced by neighbouring Karnataka for the Mekedatu…

NEW DELHI: A fresh demolition drive targeting alleged illegal structures linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders was carried out in West Bengal’s Hooghly district on Monday, days after similar action near Howrah Railway Station triggered a major political confrontation in the state.According to PTI, bulldozers were used to clear structures allegedly built on government land…