Congress Government Losing Support as Country Suffers Blackout and World’s Largest Democracy India in Darkness
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Blackout Leaves 600 Million Indians Without Power
Economic Weakness is Complicated by Grid Shutdown Leaving Indians Without Power as Angry Voters
India’s Fasting Corruption Fighter Rallies Supporters
Theft Hurting Economy of World’s Largest Democracy Warns India’s Fasting Corruption Fighter Hazare
India’s Political Mr. Fixit Leads Presidential Race
As Likely New President, India’s Political Mr. Fixit to Battle Economic Weakness and Stagnation
Rahul Gandhi Promises Active Role in India Politics
India’s Rahul Gandhi Promises Economy Fight For Lost Growth as Political Competition Intensifies
Massive Two-Day Indian Lawyer Strike Planned
World’s Largest Democracy Economy Slowing as Talks Stall Ahead of Two-Day Indian Lawyer Strike
Finance Minister to Run For President of India
Run For President of India: Mukherjee Quits to Prepare For Election Campaign For Popular But Symbolic Post
India’s United Progressive Alliance Picks President Candidate
World’s Largest Democracy’s United Progressive Alliance Picks President Hopeful Pranab Mukherjee
India’s Ruling Coalition Infighting as Economy Sours
Economic Growth Stalling, Inflation Rising as India’s Ruling Coalition Infighting Sees Instability
India to Vote For New President in July For Symbolic Ceremonial Role
World’s Largest Democracy India to Vote For Ceremonial Role With Huge Symbolic Importance