The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) remained united by refusing to share dais with Anna Hazare in his day-long fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday for a stronger Lokpal.

Conciliation, and not confrontation, appears to be the new mantra of the government. This has become evident from crisis managers deciding to call an all-party meeting on the controversy over FDI in multi-brand retail here on

Conciliation, and not confrontation, appears to be the new mantra of the government. This has become evident from crisis managers deciding to call an all-party meeting on the controversy over FDI in multi-brand retail here on December 7 in a bid to break the logjam in Parliament.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday virtually rejected the Opposition’s demand to roll back foreign direct investment in retail, saying the decision would benefit the country.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, defending the decision to allow FDI in the retail sector, said here on Saturday, “We have not taken this decision in haste, but after a lot of consideration. It is our firm conviction that the decision will benefit the country.”

Over 245 members in the Lok Sabha belonging to more than 10 political parties are openly opposing foreign direct investment in the multi-brand or supermarket retail business.

The role of media, especially the electronic media, was questioned in the Lok Sabha during an impromptu discussion on the assault on Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar after Speaker Meira Kumar strongly condemned the incident.

Developments in Uttar Pradesh could dominate at least first part of the Winter Session of Parliament as four major parties — the Congress, BJP, BSP and the Samajwadi Party — have already started the state election campaign.

Developments in Uttar Pradesh could dominate at least first part of the Winter Session of Parliament as four major parties — the Congress, BJP, BSP and the Samajwadi Party — have already started the s

The Winter Session of Parliament beginning next week could see changes in the floor strategy of the UPA constituents and the supporting parties.