APJ ABDUL KALAM
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Kalam replaces Balakrishna in Ramdev poster Aaj Tak
Team Baba Ramdev seems confused. On day two of his agitation, a poster is being made ready that has former President APJ Abdul Kalam's picture being placed alongside that of India's famous martyrs. This follows the controversy of day one wherein an picture of ...2:08
D- Day for presidential polls Times Now
4896 voters will vote for the 13th President of India today. UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee has the numbers in his favour. He's pitted against NDA nominee PA Sangma.5:31
NDA meets to choose Vice-President nominee Times Now
Senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh and JDU chief Sharad Yadav are among the candidates being considered to oppose the UPA nominee, incumbent Vice-President Hamid Ansari.8:12
Pranab: Even Shiv Sena supports me Times Now
Campaigning in West Bengal, UPA presidential nominee says parties across the political spectrum support his candidature, and all but one UPA ally --the Trinamool Congress-- endorse his bid.2:54
Pranab seeks support from UPA allies Headlines Today
The UPA's presidential nominee plans to write to all UPA allies, including Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, seeking support for his candidature.20:13
JDU-Sena question Kalam's integrity | June 2, 2012 Headlines Today
Abdul Kalam's book missile, Turning Points, has ruffled many feathers. The JDU and the Shiv Sena have launched an all-out frontal attack on the former President accusing him of opportunism and questioning his integrity. Known for his impeccable credentials, Ab...2:11
Thackeray slams APJ Kalam, taunts BJP Headlines Today
The Shiv Sena supremo says former President APJ Kalam has become a laughing stock by admitting that he was ready to swear in Sonia Gandhi as Prime Minister in 2004.2:28
Bal Thackeray hits out at Kalam Headlines Today
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray slams APJ Abdul Kalam for the revelation in his upcoming book, 'Turning Points', in which he said that he would have appointed Sonia Gandhi as the Prime Minister had she staked a claim. In the Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Thacke...7:14
Manmohan best PM, says Pranab Mukherjee Aaj Tak
The presidential front runner says nothing is certain until the votes are counted, and that Manmohan Singh is the best man for the Prime Minister's post.3:08
Congress hits out at Vajpayee's lack of secularism Headlines Today
After another revelation by APJ Abdul Kalam that he was advised not to visit Gujarat after the riots, the Congress has decided to act. The Congress lashes out at then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee questioning his secular credentials.7:31
Would have selected Sonia for PM: Kalam India TV
APJ Abdul Kalam in his book Turning Point reveals that he did not stop Sonia Gandhi from becoming Prime Minister. He says he would have accepted her for the position and it was her decision to nominate Manmohan Singh. A letter of appointment was also prepared ...13:14
Didn't stop Sonia from being PM: Abdul Kalam Aaj Tak
APJ Abdul Kalam in his book Turning Points reveals that he did not stop Sonia Gandhi from becoming the Prime Minister. He says he would have accepted her for the position but she nominated Manmohan Singh instead.2:55
Kalam says he would have made Sonia PM Aaj Tak
APJ Abdul Kalam in his book Turning Points reveals that he did not stop Sonia Gandhi from becoming Prime Minister. He says he would have accepted her for the position and it was her decision to nominate Manmohan Singh. A letter of appointment was also prepared...2:00
Pranab to quit Cong, step down as FM Aaj Tak
Congress sets up a special team led by AK Antony to help Pranab's campaign for President.2:37
TMC shows signs of support for Pranab Headlines Today
In yet another twist in the race for Raisina Hill the TMC has shown signs of support for Pranab Mukherjee for Presidential candidate. TMC's Ahmed has also said that Nitish should leave NDA and join hands with Mamata Banerjee.2:37
Kabir Suman defies Trinamool Congress Headlines Today
Trinamool Congress MP is set to defy the party's wishes by voting for Pranab Mukherjee in the Presidential polls. The act of dissidence has been seen as a faliure of TMC in keeping its flock together.6:46
TMC MP Kabir Suman to vote for Pranab Headlines Today
Trinamool Congress MP is set to defy the party's wishes by voting for Pranab Mukherjee in the Presidential polls. The act of dissidence has been seen as a faliure of TMC in keeping its flock together.2:02
Anna and team differ on Pranab Aaj Tak
While Anna Hazare endorses Pranab Mukherjee, his team accuses the UPA presidential candidate of corruption and graft.14:40
Sena backs Pranab for President Aaj Tak
The Shiv Sena has rattled the BJP by openly endorsing Pranab Mukherjee, the UPA candidate for president.1:54
BJP in a fix over Prez candidate Times Now
The BJP is in a fix over the Presidential candidate after former President APJ Abdul Kalam announced that he would not contest the Presidential poll, as one of its major allies, the JDU, has made it clear that the party does not wish to pit a candidate against...1:57
TDP likely to support Pranab's candidature Headlines Today
The TDP is likely to support the candidate Pranab Mukherjee for the post of the President. Although the TDP politburo had met to discuss Presidential candidate, it hasn't yet made a formal announcement about the decision taken in the meet. Even as former Presi...27:06
Kalam opts out of Presidential race Headlines Today
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam has announced that he would not contest the Presidential poll against UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee. Kalam reportedly has conveyed to the senior leadership of the BJP and NDA that he is not interested in contesting for the post ...4:06
No, I am not in the race for President: Kalam TV9 AP
APJ Abdul Kalam has declared in a press note that he is not interested in becoming the President for the second time. With this, the path has become clearer for Pranab Mukherjee. Kalam has outlined his reasons for declining to be a Presidential candidate. Thi...3:58
Prez polls | Kalam to take a final call Headlines Today
Even as the NDA has failed to to announce its Presidential candidate despite two meetings, APJ Abdul Kalam is likely to announce his stance on whether to contest for the post of President or not soon. Kalam was actively being projected as the Trinamool Congres...4:41
RSS favours Kalam, BJP too may lend support India TV
The BJP could support APJ Abdul Kalam considering that Mohan Bhagwat of RSS had yesterday said Kalam was the best candidate for President. BJP President Nitin Gadkari had met PA Sangma and told him that under pressure from RSS, his party would not support Sang...1:55
NDA undecided on Prez candidate Times Now
Even after holding two meetings, NDA is unsuccessful in deciding its Presidential nominee because of the rift within the alliance. The question that surfaces now is will NDA back APJ Abdul Kalam for the post or will PA Sangma find support in the NDA. Many in t...2:03
Defiant Sangma seeks support Headlines Today
Defying his party's warning, NCP leader PA Sangma has stepped up his campaign to garner support for his presidential candidature.2:29
NDA divided on presidential candidate Headlines Today
The BJP and its allies are squabbling over a candidate for the presidential polls, with many supporting the UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee. The Shiv Sena supremo, Bal Thackeray, skipped a critical meeting to express displeasure over the delay in choosing a candi...2:02
Pawar warns adamant Sangma Times Now
Despite the NCP chief Sharad Pawar's warning, tribal leader and former Speaker PA Sangma remains adamant about contesting the presidential elections.5:36
Will Sonia, Mamata part ways? Aaj Tak
Congress leader Digvijay Singh lauds and warns Mamata Banerjee over her endorsement of a rival candidate against Pranab Mukherjee, the UPA's nominee for President.5:15
UPA: Goodbye TMC, welcome SP | June 15, 2012 Headlines Today
Centrestage | Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh lauds Mulayam Singh Yadav for 'making the right decision' to back the Congress on Pranab's candidature. He goes on to say that former President APJ Abdul Kalam is a respectable man and must reconsider co...20:12
Presidential poll | Pranab to quit as Finance Min Headlines Today
APJ Abdul Kalam and Pranab Mukherjee have entered the home straight neck-to-neck in the race for the Presidential post. The Finance Minister will put in his papers on June 24 and is expected to file his nomination for the Presidential post on June 25. Pranab M...53:22
Presidential polls | Pranab named UPA candidate Times Now
Having received the support of Mulayam led-SP and Mayawati-led BSP, the UPA holds a meet to announce Pranab Mukherjee as its Presidential candidate. With the JDS also jumping onto the bandwagon supporting Pranab for President, the Finance Minister has all but ...5:41
JDU forces NDA to rethink on Kalam Headlines Today
The NDA has deferred its decision to back former President APJ Abdul Kalam as their Presidential candidate after JDU vehemently rejected him as the consensus candidate. BJP leader LK Advani is now meeting the NDA top brass at his residence to decide on a conse...14:43
Pranab set to be UPA candidate for President Aaj Tak
The Samajwadi Party backtracks on its support for Kalam, likely to endorse Pranab Mukherjee as a consensus candidate.35:09
Where does Kalam's candidature stand? India TV
APJ Abdul Kalam's name is doing the rounds, but with the UPA meeting to formally announce the candidature of Pranab Mukherjee, the question being asked is what is in store for the candidature of Kalam?2:33
Who'll replace Pranab as FM? Aaj Tak
With Pranab Mukherjee likely to be named as the UPA's Presidential candidate, speculation is rife over who will replace him as the finance minister. Names being mentioned include Kamal Nath, C Rangarajan, Jairam Ramesh, Montek Singh and Anand Sharma.7:18
Kalam still in the race for President Times Now
Sources of the channel say that APJ Abdul Kalam will contest the Presidential elections. The channel also confirms that BJP has made contact with Kalam and he has agreed. There is also faith that Mulayam Singh will go back to his intial statement and support K...11:19
Pranab may be the only candidate in Prez race Headlines Today
The channel's sources confirm that the UPA has Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party on board with the Presidential polls. They have also confirmed five rounds of meeting with Mulayam Singh. This may result in Pranab Mukherjee being the only man standing in ...18:26
Advani addresses media after NDA meet Times Now
LK Advani, BJP Leader addressed the media after the NDA meet today. Besides thrashing the ruling party about handling the Presidential elections in an improper manner he admitted that he discussed Kalam's name with Jayalalithaa. He also said that the NDA has n...23:32
Presidential race | NDA unsure, SP-TMC divided Headlines Today
After the political flip-flop in the UPA camp over whom to back for the Presidential race, the NDA, the TMC and the SP are facing similar issues. Unsure on whom to support as Presidential nominee, LK Advani has called for a high-level meet at his residence, ev...23:09
Kalam is Mamata's candidate, not SP's: SP Headlines Today
Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has declared that APJ Abdul Kalam is Mamata's choice not SP's. He has also gone out to explain that Mamata saying Kalam is our candidate actually meant it was her candidate.30:09
Samajwadi Party gives Mamata a jolt Aaj Tak
Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav has claimed that APJ Abdul Kalam is Mamata's candidate not SP's. Both UPA and NDA will meet to discuss Presidential candidates and come to a consensus today.12:32
PA Sangma | Frankly Speaking Times Now
Presidential candidate PA Sangma speaks to Arnab Goswami in an interview with Arnab Goswami about how he is still the only actual candidate in the race for Raisina. He talks about being a tribal leader and how Pranab Mukherjee is still waiting for consensus an...8:39
Will take decision at the right time: Abdul Kalam Times Now
In a first after APJ Abdul Kalam's name came up in the Presidential race he has spoken to the media saying he respects citizens wanting him back as a President and he will take a decision at the right time.15:27
Will Kalam back out of the race for President? Headlines Today
In the twist and turns leading up to the Presidential polls, the war has now boiled down to APJ Abdul Kalam and Pranab Mukherjee. Channel sources say that Kalam may not be keen on returning to being a President on a partisan basis. He will only return in their...14:59
Race for Raisina, SP loosens up with Congress Aaj Tak
In the race for Raisina hill, Samajwadi Party has softened its stand, called APJ Abdul Kalam Mamata's candidate not SP's. Mulayam Singh Yadav who was on his way to Agra has also returned to Delhi for further discussions.13:54
Crucial day in Presidential polls Aaj Tak
The Presidential polls have come to a juncture. The game of numbers reveals neither have the requisite support on their side. The winner of the Raisina Race is a game of politics now. After many twists and turns, with Mamata Banerjee and Mulayam Singh announci...14:28
UPA and NDA gear up for crucial day in Prez polls Aaj Tak
A crucial day in the Presidential polls will be marked by UPA and NDA meets to finalise on their choice of Presidential candidate. While many names have come up in the race for Raisina Hill, the war has narrowed down to APJ Abdul Kalam and Pranab Mukherjee. A ...5:08
Will it be Pranab vs Kalam? India TV
The two main contenders for the next President of India appear to be Former President APJ Abdul Kalam, backed by Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee and SP chieftan Mulayam Singh Yadav, and the UPA nominee, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee. Both the UPA and NDA...1:46
Mamata's top choice is Kalam Times Now
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, after announcing her choice of candidates along with Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, has gone ahead to announce that APJ Abdul Kalam is her top choice. What seems like yet another challenge to the UPA is set...2:04
NDA to meet today over Prez polls Times Now
After Mamata Banerjee pushed for APJ Abdul Kalam as one of her choice of candidates, opinion in the NDA has been divided over Kalam. The NDA is scheduled to meet today to discuss the Presidential polls. Kalam on the other hand is scheduled to meet Bihar Chief ...44:35
Will Congress ditch Mamata? Headlines Today
The Congress high command hustles for support on it's presidential candidate, even as anger mounts over Mamata's alliance with Samajwadi Party and naming the Prime Minister as a possible candidate.24:23
Mamata is transparent, not Congress: SP Aaj Tak
The Samajwadi Party raises the stakes in battle for the Presidency, even as the Congress hustles to garner support for a consensus candidate.7:22
Pawar meets Sonia Gandhi Headlines Today
Agriculture Minister and Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar is meeting Congress chief Sonia Gandhi to discuss the political storm brewing over the next Presidential elections.3:38
TMC defends Mamata stand on Prez Headlines Today
TMC MP Kunal Ghosh says Mamata had told Congress chief Sonia Gandhi that she would disclose the names of her preferred nominees for President.9:42
Mamata to skip key UPA meet Headlines Today
Row over Presidential nominees sparks rumours about a imminent rift between the Congress and its key ally, the TMC.11:22
NDA will meet tomorrow to discuss name: LK Advani Headlines Today
BJP leader LK Advani says that NDA will meet tomorrow to discuss Presidential candidature. He also lashes out at the UPA saying there is no consensus amongst the allies.9:33
Pranab meets Sonia over president Headlines Today
Congress core committee plans emergency meeting to sort out its strategy over the Presidential elections.22:26
Prez polls | Pranab to meet Sonia Aaj Tak
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee arrives at 10 Janpath to meet Sonia Gandhi following the recent events that changed the face of the upcoming Presidential polls. Pranab continues to be Congress' choice of candidate for the post of President.6:37
Prez polls | Sangma favours Kalam Headlines Today
Following many twists and turns in the candidature for the Presidential race, tribal candidate PA Sangma calls APJ Abdul Kalam a good candidate. Does this go out to say that Sangma is out of the Presidential race or is this a move orchestrated by Mamata?2:27
I'm quite happy where I am, says Manmohan Times Now
The Prime Minister shrugs off Mamata Banerjee's sudden endorsement of his name as a nominee for the up-coming presidential elections.2:38
Mamata armtwists Congress over President Times Now
UPA ally Mamata Banerjee corners the government by teaming up with SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and naming Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as one of their nominees for the Presidential elections.47:35
Will Prez race affect the Centre? | June 13, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Mamata Banerjee and Mulayam Singh create an overhaul in the race for Raisina Hill by suggesting APJ Abdul Kalam, Manmohan Singh and Somnath Chatterjee as candidates. Will Sonia Gandhi create a change at the Centre for Mamata? Is the Congress party t...22:23
Prez race UPA's biggest crisis? | June 13, 2012 Headlines Today
Centre Stage | With a dramatic twist introduced in the race for Raisina Hill by Mamata Banerjee and Mulayam Singh, is UPA facing its biggest crisis till date? Is this yet another choreographed twist in the Congress' Presidential candidature or is UPA really fa...9:45
Mamata-Mulayam decision not a last minute one Times Now
After Mamata Banerjee and Mulayam Singh's joint announcement of their three Presidential candidates, there is deliberation that the decision may not have been a last minute one. It has also been discovered that Mulayam's choice of APJ Abdul Kalam was also prev...25:31
Race for President to see overhaul? Times Now
In a Times Now special broadcast, the probable candidate for the Presidential elections are being discussed. In a press conference by Mamata Banerjee and Mulayam Singh they reveal the three candidates of their choice - APJ Abdul Kalam, Manmohan Singh and Somna...35:18
Mamata non-committal to Sonia Gandhi Headlines Today
Shortly after Mamata Banerjee's meeting with Sonia Gandhi, she establishes that the UPA's first choice for Presidential candidature is Pranab Mukherjee and the second is Hamid Ansari. Addressing a joint press conference Mamata Banerjee and Mulayam Singh have l...27:13
Mamata-Mulayam say no to Pranab Aaj Tak
Right after their meeting, Mamata Bannerje and Mulayam Singh Yadav announce three names as their choices for President. And missing from the list is the name of Pranab Mukherjee, Sonia Gandhi's choice. APJ Abdul Kalam, Manmohan Singh and Somnath Chatterjee are...3:20
Left unlikely to support Sangma Times Now
According to sources, the Left leaders are unlikely to lend their support to PA Sangma for his Presidential candidature.1:56
Prez polls | Patnaik talks to Farooq Abdullah Times Now
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik talks to Farooq Abdullah on PA Sangma's candidature for the Presidential elections.1:39
Tough choice for Agatha Sangma? Times Now
The daughter of PA Sangma, Agatha Sangma, has been allegedly asked to stop campaigning for her father's Presidential candidacy by the NCP.7:46
Prez polls | PA Sangma addresses media Times Now
After a meeting with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, PA Sangma addresses the media and expresses hope of becoming the President of India.1:33
Prez polls | Agatha Sangma talks to media Times Now
The daughter of PA Sangma, Agatha Sangma, speaks to Times Now and says that she hopes NCP will support her father's candidacy for the Presidential polls.2:26
Sangma meets Odisha CM Times Now
As the race for Raisina Hill heats up, PA Sangma reaches Odisha CM, Naveen Patnaik's, residence to garner support.0:42
Mamata explores new names for Prez polls Headlines Today
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee explores new names for the Presidential elections. The top contenders include MK Gandhi and Meira Kumar.28:57
Centrestage | People's choice for President Headlines Today
Centrestage | Even as the Government and Opposition struggles to find the suitable candidate for the Presidential polls, the common man seem to have made a definite choice.1:42
Prez polls | Left, SP taunt Congress Headlines Today
The Left and SP taunt the Congress on its indecisiveness and accuse the party of lacking guts to name a Presidential candidate.1:17
Pranab deflects questions on Prez polls Headlines Today
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee refuses to comment on his candidature for the Presidential polls.2:20
Pranab evades commenting on Prez polls Times Now
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee refuses to comment on his candidature for the Presidential polls.9:10
Pranab surges ahead in Presidential polls Times Now
The Left, TMC, and the DMK announce that they are ready to back Pranab Mukherjee's candidature for the Presidential polls.0:57
Pranab Mukherjee's elevation confirmed Headlines Today
Congress insiders confirm Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's elevation within the party.2:52
NCP has not been consulted for Prez polls: Pawar Times Now
NCP leader Sharad Pawar says that the party has not been consulted by the Congress on the nominees for the Presidential polls.0:41
Pranab refuses to comment on Prez polls Times Now
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee refuses to comment on the Presidential elections and dismisses reports of him being a top contender as 'mere speculation'.4:58
SP wants 'political' President Headlines Today
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav says that the President should always be political.8:50
Congress in dilemma over Presidential polls Headlines Today
The Congress party is divided over choosing between Hamid Ansari and Pranab Mukherjee as the Presidential poll nominee.1:36
CPI(M), NCP demand consensus Headlines Today
The CPI(M) and NCP demand consensus on the Presidential candidate.2:36
NCP, CPI(M) insist on consensus Headlines Today
The NCP and CPI(M) insist on consensus for the Presidential candidate.4:18
Prez race | Congress sews up support Headlines Today
Congress clearly seems to have an upper hand in the race for Presidential polls with the NDA still failing to arrive at a consensus for a candidate.2:47
SP yet to decide on Presidential candidate Times Now
SP leader Akhilesh Yadav says that the party is yet to zero in on a Presidential candidate.2:35
JD(U) chief denies rift within NDA Times Now
JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav denies a rift between the party and the BJP over the selection of Presidential poll nominees.3:32
I am all for consensus: Gadkari Times Now
BJP president Nitin Gadkari remarks that he will speak to the NDA allies over the selection of a suitable Presidential candidate.3:12
TMC yet to decide on Prez nominee: Mamata Times Now
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee says that the party is yet to finalize the nominee for Presidential polls.1:24
Sushma Swaraj meets JD(U) chief Times Now
BJP leader Sushma Swaraj meets JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav. The latter refused to divulge details of the discussion.2:57
BJP asks NDA for meeting on Prez polls Headlines Today
The BJP asks other allies in the NDA for a meeting to arrive upon a consensus on the Presidential poll nominees.1:57
BJP Parliamentary Board meets