Politics

Narendra Modi was addressing a gathering in Limbdi town of Surendra Nagar district as part of his 'Swami Vivekanand Yuva Vikas Yatra'.

People set afire electricity bills, alleging there was collusion between government and discoms to increase tariffs.

Who has given them the right to create road blocks for other states which want retail FDI, said Pradip Bhattacharya.

According to sources, the decisions will be taken by the government at a Cabinet meeting, which has been deferred to Tuesday.

Other prominent leaders who courted arrest included Sitam Yechury, Chandrababu Naidu and Deve Gowda.

The meeting on Wednesday will focus on issues like election of workers, identifying candidates and securing funds.

The government's decision to raise price of diesel by over Rs 5 per litre last week had evoked sharp reactions.

Sources say that the Congress is now reaching out to the Trinamool using Dey's approval on the report to mollify Mamata Banerjee.

There are some ministers who hold more than one portfolio and they could be relieved of the additional charge, sources said.

Mamata said India doesn't have elaborate social security schemes or safety valve mechanisms for protection of the interest of common people.

Congress leader Anil Shastri said the diesel price hike was a 'great setback' to the party.

KS Sudarshan had stepped down as RSS chief in 2009 due to ill health.

Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal says since September 15 is a Saturday, the report may come by September 16 or 17.

Two police organisations and the ruling BJD have demanded arrest of Tytler accusing him of instigating partymen to attack the police.

Over 17 FIRs against 8 companies have been filed and more than 50 people including government officials have been arrested.

The yatra will begin with a rally from from Becharaji in Mehsana district and will cover 182 assembly constituencies.