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Political implications of Manmohan Singh's ill-health

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undergo coronary artery bypass surgery on Saturday, only a few months before he is due to lead the ruling 01 24 2009 10:45AM (...more)

Indian elections in early April: poll official

NEW DELHI (AFP) – India is to hold general elections in early April, an election commission official told
01 16 2009 5:05PM (...more)

Sonia Gandhi keeps Congress hopes alive in India polls

SAKOLI, India (Reuters) – A large crowd in this dusty western Indian village waited for hours in the scorching sun, many standing on rooftops and walls just for a glimpse of Sonia Gandhi at an election rally. Gandhi, the
04 16 2009 4:41AM (...more)

PENPIX - Key politicians in India's general election

Reuters – The following are profiles of politicians who will play a major role in the April/May general election that gets underway this week. SONIA GANDHI, Ruling Congress party president: Considered India 's most powerful
04 16 2009 12:37AM (...more)

ELECTION EYE - Rahul Gandhi has prime ministerial qualities

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The following is a snapshot of recent developments in India's general election campaign. (The sources are mentioned in brackets). * Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said 04 16 2009 12:37AM (...more)

ELECTION EYE - Congress-Left could be allies after election

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The following is a snapshot of recent developments in general election campaign. (The sources are mentioned in brackets). * The Congress party and the communists could come together after the election,
04 16 2009 12:35AM (...more)

Sonia Gandhi keeps Congress hopes alive

SAKOLI, India (Reuters) – A large crowd in this dusty village waited for hours in the scorching sun, many standing on rooftops and walls just for a glimpse of Sonia Gandhi at an election rally. Gandhi, the Italian-born
04 16 2009 12:34AM (...more)

ELECTION EYE - Congress-Left could come together after polls

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The following is a snapshot of recent developments in India's general election campaign. (The sources are mentioned in brackets). * The Congress party and the communists could come together after the election, 04 16 2009 12:33AM (...more)

ELECTION EYE - Sikhs protest against Congress

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The following is a snapshot of recent developments in India's general election campaign. (The sources are mentioned in brackets). * Sikhs in Punjab state
04 10 2009 9:35AM (...more)

Battle of the ages on India's election trail

NEW DELHI (AFP) – India 's two main political parties have pitted youth against experience as they launch their campaigns ahead of month-long elections beginning April 16. The battle to win the 04 2 2009 12:27PM (...more)