The Finance Bill is likely to be passed in the Parliament today as the Opposition has agreed to allow passage of the bill in the all-party meet summoned by Speaker. Opposition has been continually cornering the government and stalling Parliament over several i...
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar calls an all-party meet to resolve the logjam in the Parliament. Following the meeting, the Opposition has agreed to let the House function in peace. The Food Security bill is expected to be passed during this session of the House...
As a fallout of the chit fund scam in West Bengal, an all-party meeting has been called in Kolkata to discuss the future of the chit fund companies in the state. The meeting is underway even as an FIR has been lodged against four Trinamool Congress MPs for the...
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has promised whole lot of benefits to endosulfine victims. This comes in the wake of the all-party meet summoned by CM to find a solution to the demands put forward by endosulfine protesters.
The all-party meet to find solutions to the problems faced by endosulfan victims will take place today. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will preside over the all-party meet. This meet is in the wake of a meet held with the organizers of the protest staged by endo...
Government has failed to get a consensus at the all-party meet on tabling the Sri Lankan war crimes resolution in Parliament as SP, JD(U) and BJP opposed the resolution. India is likely to vote against Sr Lanka, in favour of the UN-sponsored resolution over th...
Government has failed to get a consensus at the all-party meet on tabling the Sri Lankan war crimes resolution in Parliament. India is likely to vote against Sr Lanka, in favour of the UN-sponsored resolution over the war crimes against Tamils. However, it rem...
As the countdown to the voting at Geneva has begun, all eyes are focused on the government. Sources reveal that India is likely to vote against Sri Lanka, in favour of the US-sponsored resolution over the war crimes committed against the Tamils. Meanwhile, the...
Centrestage | TMC leader Mamata Banerjee came out and said that she would be backing the resolution against Sri Lanka in the Parliament to support Tamil brothers. The government has convened the all-party meeting to explore the possibility of Parliament adopti...
The much awaited Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill is set to be tabled in Parliament today. Following the immense political pressure, the government has caved in and increased the age of consensual sex from 16 to 18. The government has also acceded to certain dema...
A stormy session awaits Lok Sabha, as the anti-rape bill is all set to be tabled today. The bill has been the bone of contention amongst several political parties as the age of consensual sex and provisions on stalking have not been received well.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath says that the all-party meet has arrived at broad consensus over the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill. He expresses hopes that there will be further consensus over the bill when the meet reconvenes. He says that the...
As the much awaited Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill has hit a political roadblock, all eyes are set on the all-party meet which is set to decide the fate of the bill. Even as the deadline for the ordinance on crimes against women to lapse closer, political parti...
Government is likely to face stiff opposition in the all-party meet which is set to decide on the fate of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill as SP and BJP have opposed certain provisions in the bill. These parties have made it clear that they will oppose the bi...
An all-party meet is scheduled to take place today to discuss lowering of age of consensual sex to 16 in the anti-rape bill. Parties like the SP and BJP have expressed reservations regarding the same. SP also believes that the provision on stalking could be m...
As the much awaited Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill has hit a political roadblock, all eyes are set on the all-party meet which is set to decide the fate of the bill. Even as the deadline for the ordinance on crimes against women to lapse closer, political parti...
Violent clashes erupt between locals who were protesting against the death of two youngsters and the police. The youths were killed in an accident that took place during a routine helmet check. The protesters pelted stones at the journalists too. The district ...
Ahead of what is expected to be a very stormy Budget session, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, convenes an all-party meet. She will appeal to the parties to peacefully enable the proceedings of the House and not involve in petty gimmicks to garner attention. The...
Even as the AgustaWestland defence scam threatens to derail the functioning of the Budget session of the Parliament which is all set to begin, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has convened an all-party meeting to ensure the smooth functioning of the Parliament. A...
Achil Vandhavai | The Central committee, constituted by the Supreme Court, will submit the report, on the water requirements of Tamil Nadu for saving Samba crops, today. Also discussed, the number of missing children in India that seem to grow by the day, Shet...
Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar calls for an all-party meet to discuss the Cauvery water sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu. This meet comes after the Supreme Court sets February 20 as the deadline to notify the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal final award.
The Telangana region is observing a bandh today with statehood supporters staging demonstrations at various places in Andhra Pradesh. The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) called for a shut-down following the Centre's 'indecision' on granting statehood to Telang...
An all-party meet on the Telangana issue took place at the Home Ministry today in Delhi. Speaking to the media after the meet, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde announced that the Centre has asked for a month's time to arrive at a decision for a separate Telan...
An all-party meet on the Telangana issue took place at the Home Ministry today in Delhi. Speaking to the media after the meet, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde announced that the Centre has asked for a month's time to arrive at a decision for a separate Telan...
An all-party meet on the Telangana issue took place at the Home Ministry today in Delhi. Speaking to the media after the meet, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde announced that the Centre has asked for a month's time to arrive at a decision for a separate Telan...
The Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde will preside over an all party meeting today on the issue of separate statehood for Telangana. This is the third such meeting on the issue.
The all party meeting on the issue of Telangana, being presided by Union home minister today, is being seen as a political gimmick by a dithering Congress. The issue of separate statehood for Telangana will be discussed where regional parties, including Telugu...
Traffic snarls were a common scene across the New Delhi district after the Delhi Police closed off all approach roads to India Gate. The prohibitory orders under Section 144 were enforced in the aftermath of violent protests over the weekend at India Gate. How...
Over the weekend, the Capital of India and iconic India Gate witnessed unprecendented agitations demanding better safety for women. On Monday, the Delhi Police have taken precautionary measures and called for prohibitory orders to close off all roads leading t...
Calling Prime Minister's appeal to Delhiites ineffective, BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar has said that the goverment needs to call an all-party meeting and discuss the safety concerns of all citizens of India. The BJP says the Centre now needs to gauge the...
The Congress Telangana MPs express happiness after the Centre agreed to hold an all-party meet on the Telangana issue on December 28. The decision came after these MPs decided to boycott the FDI in retail vote, and the government offered to convene the meeting...
Newshour | Mulayam Singh Yadav is traditionally known for changing his stance at the drop of a hat. However, the UPA seems to have silenced SP and secured its vote in the FDI in retail issue. What deal has the government struck with the party? Parliamentary Af...
The first four days of the winter session was nothing to write home about, however the Opposition has now let the Parliament function in peace. This comes after the UPA agreed to a debate and vote on the FDI in retail issue.
The Opposition refuses the government's demand for an FDI in retail debate without voting. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, asks why the UPA government is hesitant to go for a vote when the numbers are on their side.
According to sources in the government, a discussion on FDI in multi-brand retail will take place early next week. Now, with DMK announcing its support for the FDI policy, the UPA has a newfound confidence and has agreed to debate the issue under any rule.
Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, meets DMK chief Karunanidhi to thank him for his support on the FDI in retail issue. DMK had earlier expressed reservations about FDI but had agreed to vote on behalf of the UPA.
Achil Vandhavai | The FDI in retail battle rages on paralyzing the Parliament. However, now with the DMK agreeing to vote on UPA's side in case there is a vote for FDI, the UPA seems more confident about the debate.
Newshour | After four days of logjam in the House and the government refusing to agree on a debate and vote on the retail FDI issue, the UPA suddenly has a change of heart. This of course comes after DMK agreed to vote for UPA in case the need arises. Was the ...
The DMK has always been non-committal about their stance on the FDI in retail, but have now finally made their stance clear. The DMK has announced that they will side with the government and vote for the UPA if the need arises.
CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury says that the logjam in Parliament is not welcome and that critical issues are being held back due to the stubbornness of the UPA government. He also says that it is imperative that the FDI in retail in discussed and voted in the ...
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath says that the UPA government is not shying away from a debate or vote. He says that the UPA is strongly united and that all allies have announced their support for the government.
The all-party meet on retail FDI ended with the onus falling on the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to decide on the debate and vote process. The parties have decided to entrust the Speaker with the responsibility of approving a debate and vote or just a debate on th...
The vote on the FDI is likely to take place next week, but the government is still unsure of numbers in the Upper House of Parliament. The vote on FDI in retail is likely to against the government in the Rajya Sabha, but the government seems unperturbed given ...
After the DMK, SP and the BSP, the NCP has also decided to back the government on the FDI in retail policy, should a vote come up in the Lower House of the Parliament. The vote on FDI in retail is likely to against the government in the Rajya Sabha, but the g...
Despite reservations against the policy of FDI in retail, the DMK has decided to back the government on the issue. This means that if the FDI in retail issue comes down to a vote in the Parliament, the DMK will vote in favour of the UPA ruling government. The ...
The UPA Coordination Committee meet is underway to attempt chalking out a strategy to end the logjam in Parliament. The government is unlikely to concede a vote in Parliament, but will receive support from the DMK, SP and the BSP if the vote should arise. Both...
In a big breakthrough for the UPA government, the DMK has finally decided to back the government on the issue of FDI in retail. This means that if the FDI in retail issue comes down to a vote in the Parliament, the DMK will vote in favour of the UPA ruling gov...
There seems to be no end in sight to the Parliament logjam. The BJP is still sticking to its stand demanding a debate followed by voting on the FDI in retail issue. Both the Houses of Parliament face another washout, with the opposition holding the proceedings...
The DMK has always been non-committal about their stance on the FDI in retail, but have now finally made their stance clear. The DMK has announced that they will side with the government and vote for the UPA if the need arises.
BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi echoes the opposition cry on FDI in retail calling for a debate in Parliament and a vote on the issue. Both the Houses of Parliament face another washout, with the opposition holding the proceedings hostage to their demands. The ...
The BJP's crucial meet to decide on its strategy on FDI has ended. The BJP remains adamant on having a voting debate on the issure of FDI in retail. Meanwhile, the DMK has pledged its support to the ruling UPA government, if the FDI debate boils down to a vote...
The BJP high-command has called for a huddle to firm up its strategy on FDI in retail. The BJP is still sticking to its stand demanding a debate followed by voting on the FDI in retail issue. Both the Houses of Parliament face another washout, with the opposit...
Achil Vandhavai | The main news items that hog the newspapers today is FDI in retail and the spread of dengue fever. While the first issue has resulted in a Parliament logjam for the last three days, the second one is soon threatening to become an endemic.
Newshour | The long all-party meet on retail FDI comes to an end with the onus falling on the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to decide on the debate and vote process. BJP still stands firm on its demand for a debate under rule 184 that entails a voting in the end. T...
In a tit-for-tat action, TMC suddenly has a change of heart and says that they are alright with just a discussion on FDI in retail and not necessarily a vote. This can be seen as a revenge tactic as the BJP did not support TMC's ill-conceived no-confidence mot...
The long all-party meet on retail FDI comes to an end with the onus falling on the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to decide on the debate and vote process. BJP still stands firm on its demand for a debate under rule 184 that entails a voting in the end.
The long all-party meet on retail FDI comes to an end with the onus falling on the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to decide on the debate and vote process. The parties have decided to entrust the Speaker with the responsibility of approving a debate and vote or just...
The all-party meet on FDI in retail is still underway and there has been no consensus yet. The Opposition parties BJP, Left and JD(U) still demand that there has to be a debate under rule 184 that entails a voting in the end. The allies SP and DMK have however...
Sources say that the Congress is working on a compromise at the ongoing all-party meeting to discuss FDI in retail. According to the compromise, the matter will neither come to a vote under Rule 184 nor for a debate without a vote under 193. The government and...
UPA coordination committee meeting will be held on November 27, 2012 after DMK chief M Karunanidhi met with health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday. The meeting has been called so that UPA can unite its allies on the issue of FDI in retail, a bone of conten...
After meeting with Congress leader and health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, it seems M Karunanidhi might have softened his stand on FDI in retail. Sources say that the party will not participate in voting if the issue does come for a vote in parliament as demande...
Hoping to end the deadlock in Parliament over voting on FDI in retail, the Congress calls for an all-party meeting on Monday. While the Opposition has hardened its stand on voting, ruling UPA refuses to give into it as it might lose the vote. Congress ally DMK...
Achil Vandhavai | Opposition party BJP refuses to let the Parliament function in peace until the FDI in retail issue is debated and discussed in detail. In the meanwhile, the UPA government has planned on an all-party meet to discuss the same issue to arrive a...
Zero Hour | FDI in retail can be debated for hours together. The most common argument is that FDI in retail is actually beneficial to farmers and that it has been successfully implemented in several European countries. However, an average farmer in any of the ...
Government plans to launch a counter attack on the Opposition parties over FDI in retail. Government reportedly is preparing a folder of all the correspondence with the Chief Ministers of the Opposition parties on the issue of FDI in retail. The government is ...
Government plans to launch a counter attack on the Opposition parties over FDI in retail. Government reportedly is preparing a folder of all the correspondence with the Chief Ministers of the Opposition parties on the issue of FDI in retail. The government is ...
In an attempt to end the logjam in Parliament over the issue of FDI in retail, Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar has called for an all-party meet on November 26. Parliament was forced to adjourn following a massive uproar by the opposition parties against the UPA ...
According to the Rajya Sabha member of the CPI(M), Sitaram Yechury, during the business advisory meeting in RS, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath hinted at an all-party meet on Monday. The government is trying to get everyone onboard with the FDI in mu...
An all-party meet convened by Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar ends ahead of the winter session. The BJP remains adamant over demanding a vote for FDI in retail and the remaining Opposition parties seem to support it. While the Opposition has agreed not to rake u...
Chief Minister Oommen Chandi will preside over the all-party meet to find a solution to the problem of dumping waste in Thiruvananthapuram. Health Ministry has observed that the waste dumped in the capital city is the cause of epidemics in Thiruvananthapuram. ...
AITMC supremo Mamata Banerjee will be meeting with her party members today at 5 PM in Kolkata to take a decision on the recent conflicts with the UPA on price rise and FDI. The UPA government has still not taken any efforts to prevent her from taking any harsh...
The all-party meet called by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to resolve the deadlock in Parliament over the issue of coal block allocation is underway. Meira Kumar has promised that views of all the parties would be taken into consideration in the meet. Meanwhil...
Opposition seems to be in no mood to relent its attack on the government over the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on coal block allocation as it has stalled the Parliamentary proceedings once again. Even the all-party meet intended to find a sol...
Government interlocutors confirm the release of District Collector, Alex Paul Menon and now a high level review panel will be set up to probe into the matter.
The Maoists 72-hour deadline for Chhattisgarh government to meet their demands has ended and now the prime concern is the health of Collector Alex Paul Menon.
After two out of the three mediators named by the Maoists withdrew, the Chhattisgarh government has named 2 interlocutors for the ongoing hostage crisis.