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Sonia vs Sushma in Bellary
BELLARY (Karnataka), Aug 18 — After high suspense and drama, the Congress President, Mrs Sonia Gandhi, today filed her nomination papers from Bellary Lok Sabha constituency but in a surprise move, the BJP fielded a former Delhi Chief Minister, Ms Sushma Swaraj, against her. (Photo)

   Congress President Sonia Gandhi, filing her nomination papers .

Congress President Sonia Gandhi filing her nomination papers from the Bellary Lok Sabha constituency. — PTI

Jaipal Reddy joins Cong
NEW DELHI, Aug 18 — The Janata Dal (Secular), the faction led by the former Prime Minister, Mr H.D. Deve Gowda today received a major jolt today as the former Information and Broadcasting Minister and senior leader of the party, Mr Jaipal Reddy announced his decision to join the Congress.
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S.R. NathanNathan is Singapore President
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Amid a public debate over the role of the president, a little-known diplomat of Indian origin, Mr S.R. Nathan, was today elected Singapore's new President.

Cheers, jeers for N-doctrine
NEW DELHI, Aug 18 — Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party today welcomed the release of draft nuclear doctrine, the opposition criticised it describing the step as an "illegitimate act".
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Two MiGs crash; 1 pilot dead
SRINAGAR, Aug 18 — Two MiG-21 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force crashed shortly after take off from Srinagar airport, killing one pilot and injuring another, defence sources said.
 
 
SSP in CM’s home district shifted
JALANDHAR, Aug 18 — The Punjab Government has ordered the transfer of the Senior Superintendent of Police posted in the home district of the Punjab Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, with immediate effect.


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