Jagan Mohan Reddy arrest: Bandh in several parts of Andhra Pradesh; family still on dharna

NDTV Correspondent with PTI inputs | Monday May 28, 2012, Hyderabad

Jagan Mohan Reddy was arrested yesterday; his party, the YSR Congress, has called for a three-day bandh in East Godavari district starting today. The arrest came after three days of interrogation at Hyderabad's Dilkusha Guest House, where Mr Reddy was held overnight.

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Jagan Mohan Reddy arrested by CBI after three days of questioning in assets case

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Sunday May 27, 2012, Hyderabad

Jagan Mohan Reddy, chief of the YSR Congress, has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a disproportionate assets case against him. The arrest came after three days of interrogation at Hyderabad's Dilkusha Guest House, where Mr Reddy will be held tonight.

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Who is Jagan Mohan Reddy?

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 27, 2012, Hyderabad

Jagan Mohan Reddy: From a small-time businessman to a formidable political leader, YS Jaganmohan Reddy - better known as Jagan -- had a rather smooth ride for over a decade before hitting one bump after another and finally finding himself in the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) custody.

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Jagan Mohan Reddy arrested: Congress reacts with caution

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 27, 2012, New Delhi

Congress has reacted cautiously to the arrest of YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy in a disproportionate assets case today, saying the party will not comment on matters under investigation. Party spokesperson Manish Tiwari also dismissed the charge levelled by YSR Congress that Mr Reddy's arrest was the result of a Congress-TDP conspiracy.

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Jagan Mohan Reddy's party statement on his arrest

NDTV Correspondent | Sunday May 27, 2012, Hyderabad

YSR Congress party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy has appealed to his party members to keep calm after CBI arrested him in Hyderabad in the disproportionate assets case. In a press statement issued by the party, it said that anticipating an emotional outpouring by his supporters, Mr Reddy has asked leaders like Vasi Reddy to communicate a special message to all members of YSR Congress party as well as other supporters, imploring everyone to maintain peace and remain calm at all cost.

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PM in Myanmar on three-day visit; focus on energy

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 27, 2012, Nay Pyi Taw

Seeking stronger ties with resource-rich Myanmar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in May Pyi Taw today on a historic visit during which the two sides will chart out a roadmap and take initiatives to bolster relations in several areas, including energy, trade and connectivity.

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Three tigers found dead in three days in Uttar Pradesh

Reported by Anant Zanane | Sunday May 27, 2012, Lucknow

In what could be a huge setback to the tiger conservation effort in Uttar Pradesh, three tigers have died in the past three days in the jungles of the Tarai region.

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Fire at a cloth manufacturing unit in Delhi

Reported by Tanima Biswas | Sunday May 27, 2012, New Delhi

Fire broke out at a garment manufacturing unit in Ravindra gali in Gandhinagar area in the eastern part of the capital today.

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Kerala CPI-M distances itself from Mani's comment on eliminating political rivals

NDTV Correspondent with PTI inputs | Sunday May 27, 2012, Thiruvananthapuram

CPI-M in Kerala virtually censured its Idukki District Secretary MM Mani today for his controversial speech, in which he stated that there had been instances of the party eliminating political rivals.

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'Marks obtained in CBSE board exams cannot be given under RTI'

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 27, 2012, New Delhi

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that marks obtained by a student in CBSE board exams cannot be revealed under the transparency law as it would "defeat" the purpose of the new grading system.

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