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Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi has declared 21 pending criminal cases, including charges of criminal conspiracy and terrorist acts, in his election affidavit. Notably, he has no prior convictions. Gogoi previously won the Sibsagar seat in 2021 while incarcerated, a victory reminiscent of george fernandes's 1977 win from prison.

Senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi has joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal, aiming to uphold Chaudhary Charan Singh's legacy. Tyagi, whose political roots are in western Uttar Pradesh, stated his move signifies continuity, not change, emphasizing the ideological closeness between JD(U) and RLD. He clarified his departure wasn't driven by personal friction or Rajya Sabha ambitions.

India's sporting elite converges in Lucknow for the Times of India Sports Awards, honouring a decade of excellence and the past year's achievements. The prestigious event, attended by legends and led by a distinguished jury, celebrates athletes across over 45 categories, including a significant focus on para-sports, recognizing outstanding performances and emerging talents who have made the nation proud.

Nitish Kumar's rise in Bihar politics reads like a thrilling novel, filled with shifting alliances and clever strategies. Starting in student activism next to Lalu Prasad, he embraced socialist values, weathered multiple electoral storms, and eventually made his mark in the Lok Sabha.

The book, 'Bandh Samrat-Tales of an Eternal Rebel george fernandes', throws light on the socialist leader and former defence minister george fernandes’s life, said author Chris Emmanuel D’Souza.

Fernandes held the defence ministry portfolio from 2001 to 2004 under the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government. he also held the portfolios of communications, industry and railways under various governments. He was a key member of the Janata Dal and later founded the Samata Party in 1994, which later merged with Janata Dal (United).

Fernandes first shot into national prominence when he defeated Congress stalwart S K Patil in the 1967 parliamentary elections.He also had a strong Mumbai connection. Fernandes stood up for the workers of the civic body, BEST (Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport) undertaking and the gumasta workers and fought for their rights.

The ashes of late Union minister and labour leader George Fernades were buried at the church cemetery in his native place Bejai near here Saturday evening. The 88-year-old former defence minister passed away in New Delhi on January 29 after suffering from a prolonged illness. Later, a condolence meeting was held at the TV Raman Pail hall in the city by the Citizens Council.

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would not go into the merits of the fight between 82-year-old ailing politician george fernandes' wife Laila Kabir Fernandes and his close confidante for three decades Jaya Jaitly but would find out whether Jaitly should be allowed to visit him.

The health of former defence minister george fernandes who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease is deteriorating, Fernandes's brother said in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Recalling the times and works of the late socialist leader and former Union minister george fernandes, opposition leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he should been alive now when several attempts are under way to curtail individual liberty and religious freedom across the country.

It's a full-blown family feud that is showing no signs of letting up. Responding to a letter issued by george fernandes' wife Leila on Sunday, Fernandes' brothers, on Monday issued another statement.

The biography, ‘Life and times of george fernandes,’ will be released by the bishop, diocese of Mangalore, Peter Paul Saldanha, at St Aloysius College.

A group of like-minded persons have demanded that the state government name the Kadri Park to Lalbagh road stretch after former Union minister, the late george fernandes.

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would not go into the merits of the fight between ailing politician george fernandes' wife Leila Kabir Fernandes and his close confidante of three decades Jaya Jaitly but would find out whether Jaitly should be allowed to visit him.

The former Defence Minister was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences for a routine check-up.

Namma Kudla is all set to perpetuate the memory of one of its tallest sons of the soil – george fernandes – whose first death anniversary falls on January 29.

The Delhi high court on Tuesday restrained the wife and son of former defence minister george fernandes from taking him outside Delhi.

Justice V K Shali, who held one-on-one discussion with 80-year-old Fernandes who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, refused to interfere with the present arrangement in which he is under the care of his wife at her residence.

MYSORE: Defence Minister george fernandes on Saturday defended Narendra Modi government in Gujarat and said there is no need for the opposition to get perturbed over the law and order situation there.

george fernandes has redefined the term ‘‘comrade in arms.’’ The one-time comrade of state victims has turned coat; in full armour as defence minister, he is now an ardent advocate of repressive laws, says Shastri Ramachandran.

In his condolence message, Gadkari said, "george fernandes dedicated his life to the nation and democracy."

Ravi Posavanike Former defense minister george fernandes has donated his personal collection of books to St Aloysius College library in Mangalore.

The razor-sharp mind feared by successive governments since the 60's lies in disarray, hobbled by a debilitating illness. An unconventional defence minister during a career largely spent on Opposition benches, george fernandes presents a frail and defenceless picture, perhaps quite unaware of the family battle raging around him.

In the manuscripts section on the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library in a quiet corner lie the private papers of once-fiery socialist leader george fernandes.