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FDI Impasse: UPA Needs BSP, SP and More to Win Vote in Rajya Sabha

After a confortable win in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the Congress-led UPA government will face an unphill battle to gain favour in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) over the decision to allow 51 percent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 6, 2012

FDI Vote in Rajya Sabha: UPA May Scrape Victory after Mayawati's Declares Support

The ruling UPA government seems set for a victory in Rajya Sabha on Friday, with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati assuring her party's support on the issue of allowing FDI in multi-brand retail.

Dec 7, 2012

FDI Vote in Rajya Sabha: UPA Scores Victory with 123 MPs in Favour

The UPA government has secured majority votes in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, getting 123 votes in favour of its decision to allow Foreign Direct Inverstment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 7, 2012

CPI Leader Yechury Says UPA 'Bribed' to Win FDA Vote

After UPA's resounding victory at the Rajya Sabhi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury accused it of using unfair means to secure majority votes against the Opposition's motion that chorused protest at allowing FDI into the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 9, 2012

Karnataka BJP in Crisis? Yeddyurappa Demands Dissolution of Assembly after KJP Launch

The BJP high command in Karnataka is reportedly considering dissolution of the State Assembly after several of its MLAs claimed support to the Karnataka Janata Party (KJP), the regional party launched by Lingayat leader BS Yeddyurappa on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2012

Parliament Uproar on Quota Bill: Mayawati Warns of Tougher Stand, Targets Ansari

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Wednesday warned to take a tougher stand if the government failed to take serious steps in passing the quota bill for SC/STs.

Dec 12, 2012

Gujarat Polling Begins: Confident Keshubhai Says Modi Will be Defeated

Polling for the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections kicked off at 8am on Thursday, when 846 candidates will be contesting for 87 seats in the 182-member Assembly.

Dec 13, 2012

Sheila Dixit's Claim of '₹600 per Month to Feed Family of Five' Sparks Controversy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit's claim that ₹600 per month was enough for a family to feed itself saying that Congress was insulting the poor.

Dec 16, 2012

Narendra Modi's Victory Sign Draws Ire from Congress; 20 pct Voter Turnout in 3 Hours

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flashed a victory sign after casting his vote in the last phase of polling for Assembly elections, signalling his confidence of returning to power for a third term.

Dec 17, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Sparks Parliament Uproar; BJP Calls for Death Penalty

Outraged by the horrific gang rape of a girl in Delhi, angry Parliamentarians on Tuesday slammed the union government and Centre for failing to address the rise of crimes against women in the national capital.

Dec 18, 2012

Police Drop Charges Against Palghar Girls Over Thackeray Facebook Post

Thane police have dropped all charges against the two girls arrested for condemning the shutdown of Mumbai on Facebook, following Shiv Sena Leader Bal Thackeray's demise. The police filed a closure report on Tuesday in the Palghar Court against the complaint stating it to be false.

Dec 19, 2012

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Politics

FDI Impasse: UPA Needs BSP, SP and More to Win Vote in Rajya Sabha

FDI Vote in Rajya Sabha: UPA May Scrape Victory after Mayawati's Declares Support

FDI Vote in Rajya Sabha: UPA Scores Victory with 123 MPs in Favour

CPI Leader Yechury Says UPA 'Bribed' to Win FDA Vote

Karnataka BJP in Crisis? Yeddyurappa Demands Dissolution of Assembly after KJP Launch

Parliament Uproar on Quota Bill: Mayawati Warns of Tougher Stand, Targets Ansari

Gujarat Polling Begins: Confident Keshubhai Says Modi Will be Defeated

Sheila Dixit's Claim of '₹600 per Month to Feed Family of Five' Sparks Controversy

Narendra Modi's Victory Sign Draws Ire from Congress; 20 pct Voter Turnout in 3 Hours

Delhi Gang-Rape Sparks Parliament Uproar; BJP Calls for Death Penalty

Police Drop Charges Against Palghar Girls Over Thackeray Facebook Post

Assembly Elections 2012: Narendra Modi Edges Closer to Victory; Congress Leads in HP

Gujarat Elections 2012: Narendra Modi's Hat-Trick Victory Revives Talk of PM Aspirations

Manipuri Film Actress Molested, Assaulted by NSCN-IM Cadre

Delhi Gang Rape Victim's Health Deteriorating; Protesters Forced to Evacuate India Gate

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