Two days ago former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala made a prediction before fatigued journalists - wilting from a scorching sun and endless hours of waiting for the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) meeting to end.
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Saturday, July 5
CPI-M's last days of glory for now
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:27 PM IST
At the headquarters of the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) crowds have started thinning out. The media in droves is now descending on the Samajwadi Party (SP) office on Copernicus Lane and Amar Singh's residence in Lodi Estate.
'Lethal' remark leaves Advani stunned (Political Prattle)
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:26 PM IST
Lal Krishna Advani, the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial hopeful, could never have imagined that he would be measured up against US President George W.
Samajwadi Party justifies support to Congress, but no commitment
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:25 PM IST
Justifying its support to the Congress-led government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Samajwadi Party Saturday said it had to choose between the secular and the non-secular parties and that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Karat, Jyoti Basu discuss political situation
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:24 PM IST
Amid the stand-off between the Left parties and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) over the India-US nuclear deal, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Saturday met party.
Despite Samajwadi support, it's still touch-and-go for government
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:15 PM IST
It's still touch-and-go for the government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, even as he prepares for his trip to Japan for the G8 summit, even though the ruling coalition has managed to rope in the Samajwadi Party's support.
BJP demands general elections
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:13 PM IST
The main opposition Bharatiya Janata Pary (BJP) has demanded fresh general elections in the country, claiming the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has lost its mandate in the wake of the Left front's threat.
It's vegetable pulao for President Patil in Pune
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:09 PM IST
President Pratibha Patil, a strict vegetarian, will have vegetable pulao along with a platter of Maharashtrian dishes as her lunch here Saturday, according to Raj Bhawan sources.
Nothing much to cheer for Karunakaran as he turns ninety
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:07 PM IST
Convene parliament immediately, Advani demands
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 06:01 PM IST
Alleging that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, which is facing the threat of withdrawal of support from its Left allies, has lost its majority, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani.
Azad faces an arithmetical puzzle to save his government
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 05:54 PM IST
As Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad braces to prove his majority in the 87-member state legislative assembly here Monday, political circles are agog with possibilities for and against the Congress-led state Government.
No hidden deal, we could have backed earlier: Amar Singh
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 05:50 PM IST
If the prime minister had approached the Samajwadi Party (SP), it could have backed the nuclear deal much earlier, party leader Amar Singh said here while denying any "hidden deal" with the government in return for its support.
President's entourage travels by bus in Pune
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 05:42 PM IST
In a bid to ease congestion on Pune's already overcrowded roads, two dozen officials accompanying President Pratibha Patil on her visit here travelled by bus to a function instead of riding in individual cars.
Communists warn UPA of early withdrawal of support (Roundup)
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 05:38 PM IST
Days before deciding on withdrawing support to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, top Communist leaders Saturday turned to one of their core constituencies - West Bengal - meeting their comrades.
PMK leader Guru arrested in Tamil Nadu
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 11:01 AM IST
Controversial PMK leader J. Guru, also known as Kaduvetti Guru, was arrested on murder charges Saturday and was sent to Tiruchi central prison after being produced in court, police said.
Left can withdraw support before PM's return: Bardhan
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 11:00 AM IST
The Communist Party of India (CPI) Saturday warned the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government that the Left parties could withdraw their support to it even before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returns from the G8 summit.
3 Karnataka opposition legislators quit
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:56 AM IST
Three legislators - one from the Congress and two from the Janata Dal-Secular - Saturday quit the Karnataka assembly and joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Rahul exhorts Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders to work together
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:54 AM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Saturday exhorted party leaders in Madhya Pradesh to work together to 'expose' the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
BJP to continue agitation till Amarnath land is returned
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:53 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Saturday said his party would continue its agitation against the revocation of land transfer to the Amarnath shrine management, even as a shutdown.
BJP demands floor test, UNPA cracking up
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:40 AM IST
Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Japan for the G8 summit, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday got into battle mode demanding an immediate floor test by the government in parliament.
MP Ateeq Ahmad produced in CBI court
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:38 AM IST
Expelled Samajwadi Party Lok Sabha MP Ateeq Ahmad, who has over 150 criminal cases lodged against him, was produced before a court here Saturday for his alleged involvement in abducting bidders for a steel plant.
Day's political events in quotes
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:32 AM IST
The day's political events in quotes:
Rahul Gandhi interacts with children in Bhopal
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:28 AM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi who arrived here Saturday interacted with schoolchildren after inaugurating Sanskar Valley school's boys and girls hostel.
Amar Singh mounts attack on Chidambaram, Deora
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:18 AM IST
The Samajwadi Party, which is expected to extend outside support to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, Saturday stepped up its attack on Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Petroleum Minister Murli Deora.
Samajwadi Party's exit will not impact UNPA: TDP
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:17 AM IST
The Telugu Desam Party, a key constituent of the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA), Saturday said the Samajwadi Party's exit would have no impact on the alliance.
Chandrababu Naidu in touch with UNPA leaders
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 05 Jul 2008 10:15 AM IST
With the United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) heading for a split over the India-US nuclear deal, Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu was Saturday busy holding consultations with leaders of the alliance's. |
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