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Cash transfer scheme: EC has not snubbed govt, says Congress

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 18:57

Congress dismissed that Election Commission has snubbed the government by asking it to defer implementation of direct cash transfer scheme in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where polls process is on.

FDI in retail will increase unemployment: Mulayam Singh Yadav

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 18:03

Opposing government`s decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retail, Samajwadi Party (SP)`s Mulayam Singh Yadav told Lok Sabha it would drive local retailers out of business and lead to unemployment.

Alliances issue likely to come up in big way at Congress meet

Last Updated: Sunday, December 2, 2012, 12:16

The UPA-I had not witnessed any such brainstorming session since UPA II came to power. The Congress has however, held two such sessions in the recent past.

Governments afraid of falling, not agitation: Anna Hazare

Last Updated: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 19:13

Vowing to make Indians realise their power and ensure passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament, Gandhian Anna Hazare on Saturday said governments were afraid only of collapse and not agitations or dharnas.

Congress led UPA II govt arrogant: Sitharaman

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 20:01

The BJP Wednesday said that the Congress-led UPA II government at the Centre was being "arrogant" and did not feel it was answerable to the public.

DMK joins chorus for raising cap on subsidised LPG cylinders

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 18:35

Ruling UPA`s key ally in Tamil Nadu, DMK, joined Congress leaders in demanding that the cap on subsidised LPG cylinders be raised to 12 per annum, it was required to avoid facing the wrath of people.

No political message behind reshuffle, say experts

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 19:01

The much-awaited union cabinet reshuffle Sunday was an "exercise in vain" and "failed to give a political message" to the people, feel experts.

Congress backs Khurshid, says he answered all allegations

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 17:46

The Congress backed Law Minister Salman Khurshid terming him an `important minister of UPA-II`, and said he has `answered` all allegations of financial impropriety levelled against him by activist Arvind Kejriwal.

Pawar biggest supporter of UPA-II: Azad

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 14:48

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said Sharad Pawar is the biggest "supporter" and "well-wisher" of UPA II.

Some parties providing oxygen, crutches to UPA: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 15:56

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday criticized regional parties for propping up the UPA-II Government while simultaneously protesting against its economic policies.

UPA-II’s Rs 100 crore ads to justify FDI, diesel price hike

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 09:23

In a bid to create awareness among people of the country about economic reforms, UPA-II has sanctioned advertisements worth Rs 100 crore for electronic and print media.

Speculation follows Mulayam’s Rashtrapati Bhavan visit

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 19:03

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav’s visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend a cultural evening set off speculation of a “big development”.