Politics News

BJD MPs to vote against UPA, whip issued

Orissa's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Sunday said the party has issued a whip to its MPs to vote against the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government during the July 22 trust vote.12:01 PM on July 20

From NRIs to BJP, Akalis under 'pressure' ahead of trust vote

The ruling Akali Dal in Punjab is literally being pulled in all directions - by Non-resident Indians (NRIs) as well as by alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - over the India-US nuclear deal, an issue on which the party has not been able to make its stand clear so far, and on supporting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a Sikh and a Punjabi.12:01 PM on July 20

Shibu Soren meets Sonia Gandhi

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren Sunday morning arrived at the 10 Janpath residence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, raising speculation that his party could lend crucial support to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in Tuesday's trust vote in parliament.12:00 PM on July 20

N-deal aimed at ending nuclear isolation: Chidambaram

Defending the India-US civilian nuclear deal, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said the government wished to end the country's nuclear isolation and gain access to reactors, fuel and technology.2:03 AM on July 20

Agitation against textbook claims teacher's life

A school teacher who was allegedly attacked Saturday morning by agitators protesting against a controversial textbook died in hospital later in the day, police said.2:02 AM on July 20

Shiv Sena to vote against UPA

The Shiv Sena, a constituent of the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Saturday decided to vote against the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Tuesday's trust vote in parliament.2:01 AM on July 20

Delhi launches health insurance for poor families

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Saturday formally launched a government scheme to provide health insurance to people living below poverty line (BPL).2:01 AM on July 20

Shiv Sena to vote against UPA, will issue whip

The Shiv Sena, a constituent of the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Saturday decided to issue a whip to its MPs to vote against the government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Tuesday's trust vote in parliament.2:00 AM on July 20

Kingmakers and spoilers

Quotes of the day: Rajnath Singh, BJP president: 'By seeing the MPs' mood, I don't think this government would gain the vote of confidence in parliament. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should resign himself and prepare for next elections.'11:03 PM on July 19

Numbers game politicians play!

With no clear picture emerging on political equations, top political leaders continued to have a field day Saturday predicting figures of votes for or against the Manmohan Singh government in Tuesday's confidence motion.11:02 PM on July 19

Republican Party's lone MP to vote in favour of government

Republican Party of India (RPI) president and member of parliament Ramdas Athavale announced Saturday his party would vote in favour of the trust motion to be moved by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Lok Sabha Tuesday.11:01 PM on July 19

Somen Mitra leaves Congress, to align with Mamata

Giving a jolt to the Congress in West Bengal, its former state president Somen Mitra Saturday deserted the party and announced his new outfit would join hands with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress to fight the Communists.11:00 PM on July 19

Broadcast vans jam traffic outside Congress office

As MPs from the ruling Congress queued up outside party president Sonia Gandhi's residence here Saturday, there was a huge traffic jam on the road outside - caused by a dozen outdoor broadcasting (OB) vans of TV news channels relaying the quotes their reporters managed to obtain from the MPs streaming in and out of the house.10:30 PM on July 19

'Undisclosed' destinations are politicians' favourites

Politicians in the national capital seem to have fallen in love with 'undisclosed' destinations. With uncertainty and confusion in political circles over Tuesday's trust vote, leaders do not want to hold their meetings at public locations or party offices.9:00 PM on July 19

Karat gets an 'earful' from Mayawati

Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat may be known for his strict and dogmatic approach in his own party, but before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati he was apparently like a student who still had a lot of lessons to learn in politics.9:00 PM on July 19