Govt Vs Mamata

The UPA government is in a minority after its biggest ally, Mamata Banerjee, dropped out last night on account of bold economic measures introduced by the PM last week.

The Union Cabinet meets today and is expected to discuss and clear amendments to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill, which has been stalled for years as political parties squabble over its provisions. The amended bill makes provisions for guaranteed returns and provides for easier withdrawal from the national pension...

Manoj Chakraborty, who was stripped of the Parliamentary Affairs and Cottage & Small-Scale Industries portfolios yesterday, says he has been humiliated and wants to resign. Mr Chakraborty was made Minister of State for Food Processing.

The UPA government is in a minority after its biggest ally, Mamata Banerjee, dropped out last night on account of bold economic measures introduced by the PM last week.

The Union Cabinet meets today and is expected to discuss and clear amendments to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill, which has been stalled for years as political parties squabble over its provisions. The amended bill makes provisions for guaranteed returns and provides for easier withdrawal from the national pension...

Manoj Chakraborty, who was stripped of the Parliamentary Affairs and Cottage & Small-Scale Industries portfolios yesterday, says he has been humiliated and wants to resign. Mr Chakraborty was made Minister of State for Food Processing.