The music world loses a gem, sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away, the prime minister leads the tributes, says an era has ended. ...
11:30 PM, Dec 12, 2012
The UPA government on Wednesday defeated the motions by the opposition parties in the Lok Sabha over foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail. ...
11:53 PM, Dec 05, 2012
While the Left and the BJP are still insisting on a debate with voting on FDI, the Trinamool and other key parties like the BSP and Samajwadi Party are now showing signs of backing off. ...
10:29 PM, Nov 26, 2012
In a major relief for the UPA, the TMC, the BSP and the SP have decided against opposing the Central Government's proposal for discussion without voting on FDI in multi-brand retail in Parliament. ...
09:17 PM, Nov 26, 2012
The war over FDI in retail reached Parliament giving a stormy start to the Winter Session on Thursday. ...
06:57 PM, Nov 22, 2012
Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandhyopadhyay said the party will not reconsider its demand for a no-confidence motion. "We had not spoken to the BJP or any leader. Mamata Banerjee spoke to Gurudas Dasgupta because he had extended support," he said. ...
11:58 AM, Nov 22, 2012
Congress leader Jagdambika Pal has said that no party has openly given its support to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee who is seeking a no-confidence motion against the government over FDI in retail. ...
02:28 PM, Nov 20, 2012
Janata Dal (United) spokesperson Shivanand Tiwari has said that the no-confidence motion would work only if the Opposition was unified. ...
11:45 AM, Nov 20, 2012
The Trinamool Congress is planning to hold a 48-hour long demonstration at the Jantar Mantar in the capital starting Monday against the Centre's decision to introduce FDI in retail. ...
11:57 PM, Nov 19, 2012
Reacting to Arvind Kejriwal's allegations against Robert Vadra, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said it was an ideal case for disproportionate assets investigation. ...
05:23 PM, Oct 06, 2012
India Inc has applauded the reform measures introduced by the UPA that include 51 per cent foreign direct investment in retail amongst others. While a few of UPA's allies like the DMK have refused to support it, the corporate sector has welcomed the reforms. Adi Godrej, President, CII and Chairman, Godrej Group, called it a "good move" by the government. ...
04:01 PM, Oct 05, 2012
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been pushing for a no-trust motion in Parliament over FDI in retail. On Thursday, she appealed to UPA partners to quit the alliance over retail FDI. While the Samajwadi Party is buying time, the DMK has made its anti-reforms stand clear. Meanwhile, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik has refused to commit over the issue. ...
03:52 PM, Oct 05, 2012
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee reached Jantar Mantar on Monday for her party's rally against FDI in retail. There were over 5,000 people present at the rally. Mamata Banerjee shared the stage with Trinamool Congress leader Dinesh Trivedi. The rally is Mamata's first in the capital after her exit from the UPA 10 days ago. Meanwhile, the Congress is taking Mamata Banerjee head on over FDI in retail. ...
03:59 PM, Oct 01, 2012
Reacting to Law Minister Salman Khurshid's statement that Mamata Banerjee had no base outside West Bengal, senior Trinamool Congress leader Sultan Ahmed said his party will hold rallies in other parts of the country too. "Only time will show whether she has a base in Bengal or all over India. We will be holding our rallies all over the country. If any chief minister wants to join our protest he ...
02:26 PM, Oct 01, 2012
Manmohan Singh's statements come in the wake of a public speech by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi wherein he questioned the PM and his government over the proposed reforms. ...
08:16 PM, Sep 29, 2012
A CNN-IBN survey conducted across six urban cities shows that 57 per cent feel UPA II has failed its battle against inflation. The other big let down is corruption with 32 per cent of the respondents claiming it's a matter of concern. ...
11:59 PM, Sep 27, 2012
The Congress party is likely to take legal action against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for mimicking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an interview with IBN18 Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai. Congress MP from West Bengal Deepa Dasmunshi has said that the party might take a legal action against Mamata. ...
09:50 PM, Sep 27, 2012
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee lashes out at the UPA saying it runs on money, mafia and muscle power. ...
10:17 PM, Sep 26, 2012
Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy on Friday said that the government must seek a vote in Parliament on FDI in retail. ...
09:56 AM, Sep 22, 2012
Trinamool Congress formally withdraws support to the UPA. Prime Minister addresses the nation to explain reform measures. ...
11:50 PM, Sep 21, 2012
