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- Ally Dmk Does What Upa Couldn’T: Gets Kerala To Ok Highway Toll (Indian Express, ANUBHUTI VISHNOI, Nov 06, 2007)
The Left may have pushed the Congress to the wall over the Indo-US nuclear deal but it has been more than accommodating with other UPA constituents.
- Congress Cold To Meet, Soren Sounds Alert (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 06, 2007)
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren sounded the early election bell, while a crucial UPA meeting called tomorrow left the state Congress in the cold.
- Cong Criticises Karuna’S Mourning Of Slain Ltte Leader (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 06, 2007)
The Congress on Monday sought to downplay UPA ally and DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s poem in praise the slain LTTE leader SP Tamilselvan describing its contents as his “personal views”.
- ‘Upa Talked To Me On N-Deal But I Said Go To The Politicians As Talks Between Politicians Are Talks Between Equals’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 05, 2007)
My guest this week is Brajesh Mishra, former National Security Advisor, former principal secretary to the prime minister, and the chief architect of India’s new strategic positioning in the post-Cold War world.
- No One To Fight For Indian Workers In Gulf (Times of India, Dhananjay Mahapatra, Nov 05, 2007)
Almost a decade ago, International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted the 'Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work'.
- Manmohan To Decide On Oil Price Hike (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, Nov 05, 2007)
With crude oil prices touching a new high of $96 in the international market, the government seems to be left with no other option but to opt for a “marginal hike” in petrol and diesel prices.
- The Primacy Of Politics (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Nov 05, 2007)
Fresh polls on the cards? The litmus test of the Government’s intentions in this regard will be its response to the sharp spurt in the world oil price.
- Fight Anti-Development Forces: Kidwai (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 05, 2007)
The failure of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in providing education, healthcare and other public amenities had subjected it to the ire of the public, said Mohsina Kidwai, AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala.
- Wages Of Zombie Rule (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 05, 2007)
At the risk of sounding facile, I would hazard the suggestion that while the political class has discounted the India-US nuclear non-agreement, the middle classes have become bored silly by the prevarication and brinkmanship surrounding it.
- Debating Points (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 05, 2007)
The CPI(M) has announced that it is set for a debate, but not voting. But what will its argument be based on?
- Cong To Prioritise Pending Bills (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 05, 2007)
Whether the nuclear deal is happening or not, and whether elections are advanced or not, the Congress seems to be gearing up to prepare itself for the next general elections, having decided to prioritise and implement the pending promises . . . . .
- Yielding To Beijing (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 05, 2007)
The UPA government’s decision to bar its ministers and officials from attending a felicitation of the Dalai Lama in the Capital last week reinforces the growing perception that the Congress Party does not even pretend any more . . . . . .
- Cpm Wants N-Deal Debate Sans Voting (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
The CPI-M has no plan to withdraw support from the UPA government on the question of operationalising the Indo-US nuclear deal but it wants the matter to be debated at the winter session of Parliament beginning on 15 November . . . .
- Don't Make Life One Shopping Binge (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 03, 2007)
Biologist Richard Dawkins sneers at Biblical Ten Commandments in his book, The God Delusion. He would like us to substitute them with a new set of injunctions, which he obtained from an atheist website.
- Indian Ministers Told To Shun Dalai Lama Ceremony (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
The Indian government has quietly told government ministers to stay away from a felicitation on Saturday of the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader and China’s thorn in the flesh, a news agency said on Friday.
- Serious Challenge (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
The alarming rise in global crude oil price is increasingly emerging as a matter of concern for oil importing developing countries like India.
- Upa Took 2 Yrs For 123, Give Us Some Time: Cpm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
CPM general secretary Prakash Karat said today that the crisis caused in its relations with the Congress-led UPA government over the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal would be “resolved soon.”
- Bjp Deputes State Unit To Try To Dilute Gowda Conditions (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
The BJP high command has asked its Karnataka leadership to negotiate a dilution of the 12-point pre-nuptial agreement sought by Janata Dal Secular national president H D Deve Gowda in order to forge a renewed alliance.
- Ready For Many Meetings: Karat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
General secretary of the Communist Party of India(Marxist) Prakash Karat on Friday said he hoped that the November 16 meeting of the United Progressive Alliance-Left committee on the India-United States nuclear cooperation agreement would . . . . .
- Union Cabinet Rejects Proposal To Raise Air Fare For Haj Pilgrims (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
“In keeping with UPA Government’s commitment to Muslim welfare”
Overall Haj subsidy provided by the Government to go up now from Rs. 343 crore to 368 crore
Varanasi will be included as a new embarkation point for Haj pilgrims from now on
- Talks With Unpa Only On N-Deal: Karat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
Recent discussions with leaders of various political parties, including those in the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA), were on reaching a common stand over the India-United States nuclear deal, Prakash Karat, general secretary . . . . .
- The Left's Brain (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
Statements from communist leaders generally call for parsing. If, for example, the CPM proclaims that imperialism is as dangerous as communalism, we know that it's trying to distance itself from Congress.
- Take States Into Confidence (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
The India-US civil nuclear cooperation agreement has generated enough heat to put a question mark on the stability of the UPA Government. It has raised an important issue: Should foreign policy be federalised, or should the power to . . . . .
- Plan Panel Wants Fdi Cap In Key Sectors To Go (Pioneer, Santanu Banerjee, Nov 03, 2007)
In what could set the pitch for another confrontation between the Left and the UPA Government, the Planning Commission is set to recommend aggressive measures to eliminate FDI limits in several key sectors.
- Global Positioning (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 03, 2007)
A recent issue of a news magazine proclaimed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s volte face on the nuclear deal had destroyed his credibility.
- No Mid-Term Polls: Prakash Karat (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 03, 2007)
The country would not have to face mid-term polls in the immediate future, CPM general secretary Prakash Karat said on Friday, clarifying at the same time that the Left parties don’t want the UPA government to go to the International Atomic . . . .
- Special Article (Statesman, Sumer Kaul, Nov 03, 2007)
Mayawati’s call for trifurcation of Uttar Pradesh may have evoked no political reaction and very little media attention but it certainly comes as a surprise.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 03, 2007)
The fact that there were barely 16 working days in October ~ with a state employees’ strike coinciding with the 12+12 mode of disruption ~ may have turned out to be a mite too embarrassing for the West Bengal government.
- Debating Points (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Nov 03, 2007)
The CPI(M) has announced that it is set for a debate, but not voting. But what will its argument be based on?
- Coming Up: Floor Test (Indian Express, K. Subrahmanyam, Nov 03, 2007)
The suggested parliamentary debate on the 123 agreement will be among the most important discussions held in Parliament in Independent India. It will be a test for all political parties in terms of their approach to India’s national interest.
- Germany’S India Focus (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 02, 2007)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s announcement of a shift in her government’s Asia policy towards New Delhi — ahead of the just concluded state visit — should set the tone for the future of bilateral ties, already underpinned by the 2006 . . . .
- Cornered Upa To Let Bjp Form Govt (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
With no cracks emerging in the BJP-JD(S) combine despite Karnataka governor Rameshwar Thakur dragging his feet over extending an invitation to the partners to form a government, UPA leadership seems to be veering around to the prospect of having to . . .
- A Consequential Visit (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Nov 02, 2007)
The timing of Sonia Gandhi's visit to China is important. The UPA Government is facing the Left's opposition to the nuclear deal. And on the international front, China remains non-committal on the agreement, which needs IAEA's and NSG's approval
- Sc Reserves Verdict On Validity Of 27% Quota (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
The marathon hearing on the validity of 27 per cent OBC reservation in premier Central educational institutions came to a close in the Supreme Court on Thursday with a five-judge Bench reserving its verdict on the contentious law.
- Congress, Left Playing Vote Bank Politics: Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Bharatiya Janata Party national vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday accused the Congress and the Left parties of pampering Muslim minorities to garner votes and said secularism would be secure only so long as Hindus remained a majority . . . .
- Meltdown? Consensus Possible, Says Cpi (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
After praising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s integrity, the CPI today did not rule out the possibility of consensus on the Indo-US nuclear deal and said it depends on what action the government takes.
- Pm Dons Left Avatar (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Nov 02, 2007)
Prime Minister's abiding image is that of a leader with no strength or fixed ideology - jettisoning economic reforms one day and embracing land reforms another
- Sharad Backs Bjp-Jd(s) In K'taka (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
In a show of affinity with its NDA ally, the Janata Dal(U) has strongly pleaded the BJP case in Karnataka and has demanded that the Governor invite BS Yediyurappa to form the Government in the State.
- Global Positioning (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
A recent issue of a news magazine proclaimed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s volte face on the nuclear deal had destroyed his credibility.
- Beyond Lip Service (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 02, 2007)
Based on the recommendations of the Justice Rajinder Sachar Committee on improving the socio-economic conditions of minorities in India, the UPA government has decided to establish an Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).
- Sharad Yadav To Raise Justice Sabharwal Issue In Parliament (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav on Thursday said he would raise the issue of allegations against the former Chief Justice of India, Y.P. Sabharwal, during the winter session of Parliament and demand a CBI inquiry into it.
- Deora Meets Pm, Sonia As Crude Prices Soar (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, Nov 02, 2007)
In the background of international crude prices touching the $95 mark, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora on Thursday held consultations with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Finance Minister . . . .
- Stalled Nuclear Deal (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Nov 02, 2007)
There is a clear and wide gap between America's official and private reaction to the stalling of the Indo-US nuclear deal primarily because of domestic political discord in India and the reluctance of the Congress-led ruling coalition . . . . .
- ‘Us Using Threats To Push Deal’ (Asian Age, Ramesh Ramachandran, Nov 02, 2007)
CPI general secretary A.B. Bardhan on Thursday said that Washington was resorting to "allurements, threats and sometimes even blackmail" to pressurise New Delhi to go ahead with the nuclear deal.
- Left Firm On Nuclear Stand (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
After CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat, it was the turn of his CPI counterpart A B Bardhan to spell out on Thursday that there won't be any change in the Left's position on the nuclear issue.
- Jdu Toes Bjp Line On Nuke Deal (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
Echoing the BJP line, the JD(U) has said it is in favour of a debate on the Indo-US nuclear deal in both Houses of Parliament in the winter session, slated to get underway from November 15.
- Centre Mulls Guv's Report (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 02, 2007)
As political uncertainty continues in the State, the Centre seems to be taking its time to decide on the situation.
- Cpm Doublespeak (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 31, 2007)
Soon after the CPI(M) came to power in West Bengal three decades ago, one of the first decisions it took was to rename Harrington Street in the heart of Kolkata as Ho Chi Minh Sarani.
- It's A Family Affair (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 31, 2007)
In the first 25 years after independence, there was no political dynasty. Yes, there was Panditji and he loomed large over the political scene. Yet he had some formidable opponents who had been his comrades in the struggle for independence . . . .
- Constitutionalism And Morality (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 31, 2007)
The Janata Dal (Secular) and the Bharatiya Janata Party have displayed rank opportunism in coming together to form a government in Karnataka just three weeks after they parted company with so much bitterness over the power-sharing arrangement.
- Coalition Politics (Tribune, Shastri Ramachandaran, Oct 31, 2007)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi says the coalition era demands a new Constitution to achieve “real federalism”.
- 'Upa Poor Example Of Alliance' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Leader of the Opposition LK Advani on Tuesday took another dig at the Congress-led UPA saying it was a classic example of how "an alliance should not be."
- Ncp Joins Left To Flay Upa's Economic Policies (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
The Left's efforts to organise opposition against the UPA's economic policies got a boost on Tuesday when the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) joined the Left-sponsored farmers rally along with the newly-floated UNPA.
- Not End Of Road For N-Deal, Asserts Pm (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
In the midst of intense US pressure to move ahead on the India-US civil nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday indicated the agreement has not been shelved, saying "we have not reached the end of the road," and efforts are on. . .
- Pm Integrity Unquestioned, No Reason Govt Should Not Last Full Term: Karat (Telegraph, Manini Chatterjee, Oct 31, 2007)
In his first public overture to Manmohan Singh since the bitter stand-off began in early August over the Indo-US nuclear deal, CPM general secretary Prakash Karat today underlined the Left’s “respect” for the Prime Minister and appreciated. . .
- Left Attacks Upa On Farmers’ Issues (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
The Left and the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) came together on a common platform attacking the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government on farmers’ issues in a rally organised by the All-India Kisan Sabha on Tuesday.
- Upa Committed To Next Step: Pm (Asian Age, Ramesh Ramachandran, Oct 31, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday made it abundantly clear that his government wants to take the proposed India-United States civil nuclear cooperation agreement to its logical conclusion.
- Pm's Integrity Unquestioned, Says Karat (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Notwithstanding his stiff opposition to the Indo-US nuclear deal, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Prakash Karat has hailed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [Images] for his "unquestioned integrity" and disagreed with suggestions. . .
- Bjp-Jd(s) Deadline To Governor (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2007)
Pushing for their second term in Karnataka, the BJP-JD(S) combine today told the Governor to invite them to form a government by this evening, failing which, they threatened to launch a state-wide agitation and a march to Raj Bhavan from tomorrow.
- Govt Looking At Dec Window To Approach Iaea (Indian Express, D K Singh, Oct 31, 2007)
Trying hard to build a “broad-based consensus” at home over the Indo-US nuclear — Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said “there is some delay” but “we have not reached the end of the road yet” — the Congress-led UPA government . . . .
- Let The Rupee Go (Indian Express, Bibek Debroy, Oct 31, 2007)
Market capitalisation is not the best indicator. Nor may Reliance Petroleum equity have been counted properly.
- 'No Clear Rules On Revoking Prez Rule' (Deccan Herald, CORPORATE BUREAU, Oct 31, 2007)
Here is another legal interpretation on the issue related to proclamation of President's rule, apparently being examined by the Union government in the wake of the BJP-JD(S) combine claiming stakes to form the government in Karnataka.
- Political Survival Vs Energy Imperatives (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Both in politics and in military strategy buying time by reaching a tactical agreement with the potential adversary is a standard procedure. India's governing United Progressive Alliance (UPA) move to assure the Left that the operationalisation . . . .
- Bjp Still ‘Totally Opposed’ To N-Deal (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Oct 30, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in yet another hint that the government is determined to move ahead on the civil nuclear energy agreement with the United States, told the delegates of the Global Fortune Forum here on Monday that India "has never . . . .
- No Threat To Upa Govt: Karat (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
CPM general secretary Prakash Karat today said there was no threat to the UPA government following differences with the Left over the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- No Plan To Create Third Front In Near Future: Prakash Karat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Prakash Karat said here on Monday there was no danger to the UPA Government at the Centre.
- Cong Seeks House Dissolution (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
Though the government is yet to make a move, swift developments could take place with the arrival of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi from her China trip on Monday night.
- No Threat To Upa Over Nuke Deal: Karat (Tribune, Arup Chanda, Oct 30, 2007)
CPM general secretary Praksh Karat today ruled out mid-term polls or threat to the ruling UPA at the Centre over the Left’s stand over the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- Pm: India Has Never Reneged On A Deal (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Oct 30, 2007)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in yet another hint that the government is determined to move ahead on the civil nuclear energy agreement with the United States, told the delegates of the Global Fortune Forum here on Monday that India . . . .
- The New Mughal (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 30, 2007)
A legacy of political brashness isn’t the only thing UP CM Mayawati wants to bequeath. The grandoise plans, it seems, extend to her architectural vision.
- In Parliament, Bjp To Oppose N-Deal (New Indian Express, ANITA SALUJA, Oct 30, 2007)
Former BJP President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday made it clear that the party would oppose the Indo-US nuclear deal in the present form.
- Cong To Target Modi Detractors (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 29, 2007)
The Congress has pulled out all the stops for Gujarat Assembly elections. The party is looking at poll alliances with UPA partners, trying to rope in BJP rebels, finalising its candidates earlier than usual and fielding party president . . . .
- Advani Foresees Polls In 2008 (Hindu, Atiq Khan, Oct 29, 2007)
Foreseeing Lok Sabha elections in the first quarter of 2008, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha L.K. Advani said on Sunday that the factors which contributed to the Bahujan Samaj Party’s victory in Uttar Pradesh would help the Bharatiya . . . . .
- It's Advantage Congress (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Oct 29, 2007)
Coalition governance has been around for 20 years and while the last two Governments have mastered the art of survival, the issue of effective governance has been a serious casualty.
- Drawing The Line Of Distrust (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 29, 2007)
For observers and students of international politics, the final quarter of the 20th century was truly overwhelming.
- It’S A “Treasure For Mankind,” Says Sonia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 29, 2007)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday visited the world famous Terracotta Warriors museum in Xi’an, where the first contacts were made between the ancient Chinese capital and India.
- We Will Ride To Power: Advani (Asian Age, Amita Verma, Oct 29, 2007)
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Leader of the Opposition Lal Krishna Advani has said that the factors that catapulted the Bahujan Samaj Party into power in Uttar Pradesh will now lead the BJP to victory at the Centre in the Lok Sabha elections.
- Inflation: The Real Measure (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 29, 2007)
With the Credit Policy barely a few days away, the Reserve Bank of India will feel a certain sense of satisfaction that its monetary policy in the recent past has paid off in the form of a drop in the inflation rate from . . . .
- Maya Asks Cadres To Gear Up For Poll (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 29, 2007)
Predicting mid-term elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP supremo Mayawati today called upon the party cadre to gear up for poll to replicate the success of Uttar Pradesh’s social engineering formula at the Central level.
- Carbon Blueprint (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 29, 2007)
Having given up on the nuclear deal and with elections in the not-to-distant future, the Congress (in particular the prime minister) has turned its attention to economic reform and governance, which should have been priorities at the beginning of . . . .
- Despair And Despondence (Pioneer, JS Rajput, Oct 27, 2007)
The Prime Minister is sad, and competitive politics and fractured mandate have been formally identified as the culprits.
- Ghosts Don’T Lie (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 27, 2007)
What a sting operation in 2007 says has been in the public sphere since 2002. We have always known that the state in Gujarat allowed the gruesome violence to play out, when it didn’t actively collude in the killings.
- Safeguards For Ias: Upa Fixes 2-Year Job Tenure (Indian Express, Ritu Sarin, Oct 27, 2007)
In its attempt to end arbitrary political transfers of bureaucrats, the UPA Government has succeeded in persuading several states to agree to a minimum two-year tenure for all IAS cadre postings
- Pm Reviews Infrastructure Projects (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2007)
After having expressed his “disappointment” over the fate of the Indo-US nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Friday expressed concern over the slow progress of UPA Government’s priority infrastructure projects in power. . .
- Cbi May Register Da Case Against Mulayam (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2007)
The CBI has indicated to the Supreme Court that it may register a criminal case against former Uttar Pradesh CM Mulayam Singh Yadav and his family members for possessing assets beyond their known sources of income.
- Protest Sanctions On Iran: Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2007)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has opposed the fresh sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Iran. The party said the unilateral sanctions, aimed at hitting at Iran’s financial system and economy, came in the wake of the continuing. . .
- The Gumption Of Gambit (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Oct 27, 2007)
The current political situation in India has made every political party think about the timings of forthcoming elections.
- Ethiopia Manages Hunger Better (New Indian Express, K N Arun, Oct 27, 2007)
Neither the hullabaloo created over NDA's 'India Shining' campaign nor the claims by the UPA government about reaching out to the Aam admi seem to reflect the eradication of malnutrition and rural poverty in the country, according to separate . . . .
- Dmk Attempts To Boost Cong Ties (Asian Age, R. Bhagwan Singh, Oct 27, 2007)
The ruling DMK, which is finding itself increasingly isolated even within the Democratic Progressive Alliance that it heads in Tamil Nadu, is attempting to strengthen ties with the Congress leadership.
- Energy On His Mind, Deal On Pause, Pm Frees Coal Blocks (Indian Express, Kandula Subramaniam, Oct 26, 2007)
Pushed back on the nuclear deal under pressure from his Left allies, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today cleared the decks for freeing up 18 coal blocks that would have the potential to set up around 68,000 MW of coal-based power stations.
- Singh Parivar (Indian Express, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 26, 2007)
Let's look at some of the statements made by leaders of parties constituting the UPA in the past week or ten days, when it became clear that the nuclear deal is not going through, at least for the present.
- Basics And Brajesh (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2007)
You have to read a lot between the lines of Brajesh Mishra’s answers on nuclear deal questions — this paper carried a story on Thursday based on his ‘Walk the Talk’ appearance. You have to read the lines themselves carefully.
- On Obc Quota, It's Cart Before The Horse (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
The OBC education puzzle just got curiouser.
- Left Parties, Unpa Iron Out New Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
The contours of the new political realignment with the Left moving closer to the UNPA camp became clear on Thursday as the crucial outside supporters of the UPA government announced that they hold the same platform with the “Third Front. . .
- Aicc Session On November 17 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
The first All-India Congress Committee session after the recent organisational overhaul will be held in the Capital on November 17.
- David Mulford Meets Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
U.S. Ambassador to India David Mulford met Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha L.K. Advani at his residence here on Wednesday evening.
- Cpi(m) For Religion As A Criterion For Quota (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) Polit Bureau member and Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said his party favoured an amendment to the Constitution for including religion as a criterion for providing reservation benefits.
- Cpi(m) For Religion As A Criterion For Quota (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) Polit Bureau member and Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said his party favoured an amendment to the Constitution for including religion as a criterion for providing reservation benefits.
- Let Parliament Decide On Deal: Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
“BJP will be doing the greatest disservice by not allowing a discussion ”
BJP speaking with a “forked tongue”
Coalition governments “here to stay”
- Cpm Asks Pm To See Light In Coalition Tunnel (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh argued that coalition politics makes it harder for his Government to set polity, the CPM is set to give him a crash course on the silver linings in the coalition cloud.
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