Politics

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the UPA government was bent on depriving central assistance to the state.

He also accused political parties of practicing unfair means to collect donations.

The meeting, ahead of the 2014 general elections, has given rise to speculation of growing proximity between Tiwari and the SP.

The party has been relentlessly bashing the previous BSP government for installing statues of Mayawati.

The CPM leader described as "100 per cent true" Bhattacharya's allegation that the TMC workers were engaged in extortion.

BS Yeddyurappa has already been granted anticipatory bail in the complaint.

He said the scheme may end up in stopping "some leakages" but on several counts it is not desirable.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut called the memorial an emotional issue and also warned the Maharashtra government.

The SP of the Thane district and a sub-inspector of Palghar police station were suspended on Tuesday.

The UPA managed to isolate the BJP, JD(U), Left Front and the AIADMK, all of whom are in favour of voting after discussion on FDI.

The IRS officer-turned-activist will pay homage to the father of the Constitution Dr BR Ambedkar ahead of the launch at 12 noon.

According to Ghulam Nabi Azad, such a meeting of alliance partners will be held in a day or two where the parties could express their views.

Anand Sharma said the government was ready for debate on the FDI issue in the Parliament as and when opposition parties wanted, but every executive decisions could not be put for vote.

BJP has given a notice to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari a breach of privilege notice against Sharma.

Karti Chidambaram, son of Finance Minister P Chidambaram, has 66 per cent shares in the two companies.

The hanging of Ajmal Amir Kasab has led to a round of political slugfest between the Congress and the BJP.