Tensions between the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) and its ally the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will reach its zenith tomorrow when the Congress holds a gana dharna (mass protest) near Writers&rsquo; Building, Kolkata, against the state government&rsquo;s refusal to pay paddy farmers the minimum support price stipulated by the Centre &mdash; of Rs 1,080 per quintal.

Rift between TMC & state Cong widens

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Trinamool politics set to trump prudence on passenger fares.

No fare hike as Trivedi's rail budget to bear Didi stamp

In poll season, the UPA&rsquo;s move to introduce a minority quota in a crucial legislation like the Lok Pal is sure to reap rich dividends, UPA managers feel. Reservation for Muslims in the search committee and board of the Lok Pal, for instance, was envisaged by the government as a blow for the empowerment of Muslim minorities.

Govt's minority welfare plans hit roadblock

Ahead of the Punjab assembly election, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is vetting the Congress manifesto to see how far the party can go in matching the populism of its chief rival, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

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Rift between TMC & state Cong widens

No fare hike as Trivedi's rail budget to bear Didi stamp

Govt's minority welfare plans hit roadblock

Punjab poll goodies: FM to vet the maths