US Congress mulls backpay for furloughed US gov't employees

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 15:18

Members of the House of Representatives and Senate filed bills that would ensure all federal employees receive retroactive pay for the duration of the workstop.

Congress govt in Karnataka to complete 100 days in office on Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 19:06

The Congress government in Karnataka will complete 100 days in office on Wednesday amid firm indications that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought to consolidate his position from the word go.

Trinamool, Govt spat over missed calls and SMSes

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 17:49

Government and the Trinamool Congress got into a spat over missed calls and messages with Home Minister P Chidambaram insisting that efforts were made four days back by the Prime Minister to contact Mamata Banerjee.

Congress govt has lost moral right: AGP

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 17:17

Blaming ruling Congress for the failure to curb Bodo-minority violence in parts of lower Assam, opposition AGP on Sunday said the state government has lost its `moral right` to stay in power.

No threat to Congress govt: Chiranjeevi

Last Updated: Monday, August 22, 2011, 20:39

In the wake of resignations by the legislators loyal to Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, the actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi and senior Congress leaders from Andhra Pradesh asserted that there is no threat to the state govt.

Only a Congress govt can deliver in UP: Rahul

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 16:09

Accusing the Mayawati government of stifling centrally-sponsored schemes in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi said Congress can only ensure development after coming into power in the state.

Jagan to contest LS seat, no intension of destabilising govt

Last Updated: Sunday, January 2, 2011, 18:38

YS Jaganmohan Reddy has revolted against the Congress leadership.

BJP questions govt`s `silence` on Anderson issue

Last Updated: Monday, June 21, 2010, 20:21

The BJP Monday welcomed the GoM`s recommendation for a Rs 1,500 crore package for enhancing compensation for Bhopal gas tragedy victims.

Nepali Congress claims govt leadership as Nepal plans to quit

Last Updated: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 18:52

A top leader of the largest party in the ruling coalition Saturday put forward his claim to lead a national government.

No disconnect with govt on Nuclear Libaility Bill: Congress

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 21:06

The Congress on Wednesday dismissed suggestions of any difference between the party and the government over the Nuclear Liability Bill, saying it supports the government fully on the issue.