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Saubhadra Chatterji

Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.

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Congress favours Hamid Ansari as President

As no party or alliance has the strength to elect its preferred candidate in the upcoming presidential poll, efforts will begin to find a person acceptable to like-minded parties.

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Updated on Mar 13, 2012 10:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Big-ticket reforms on hold for a ‘safe’ budget session

With regional parties, including ally Trinamool Congress, gearing up for a ‘federal front’ and the Opposition aiming to corner the Congress after the assembly polls, the UPA govt is bracing for a stormy budget session of Parliament starting Monday. Saubhadra Chatterji reports. Poll shadow on economic agenda | NDA not to boycott PC | Budget, harbinger of hope

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Updated on Mar 12, 2012 01:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Cong's RS chances slide in 3 states

To scuttle the Congress's chances of winning seats by securing votes from elsewhere, the ruling parties in at least three states — Odisha, Karnataka and West Bengal — are looking for suitable independent candidates to contest for marginal Rajya Sabha (RS) seats. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Mar 12, 2012 01:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Mamata likely to scuttle Cong’s RS chances in WB

After stalling the key policy issues of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is likely to dampen the Congress's hopes of getting a Rajya Sabha member from West Bengal.

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Updated on Mar 11, 2012 02:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

After poll setback, govt reaches out to states, oppn

Taking a cue from its electoral setback, the Congress-led UPA government now wants to reach out more emphatically to the states. Rural development minister Jairam Ramesh will be going to the states to prepare the respective annual distribution of rural funds for the next financial year.

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Updated on Mar 08, 2012 01:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

For Cong, allies crucial in RS poll

The results of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections have not only dealt a blow to Congress hopes in the state, but also made the party more dependent on its allies, such as the Trinamool Congress or outside supporters such as Samajwadi Party (SP), to do business in the Rajya Sabha. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Mar 07, 2012 02:49 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Centre’s olive branch to trade unions

Within hours of the dismal performance of the Congress in the assembly polls trickled in, the UPA government struck a reconciliatory tone with the opposition on Tuesday.

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Updated on Mar 06, 2012 11:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Trinamool hits out at Centre in all-party meet

The ongoing tussle between the Congress and its biggest ally Trinamool Congress over the bail-out package for the debt-ridden West Bengal reached the all-party meeting convened Lok Sabha Speaker on Monday.

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Updated on Mar 06, 2012 02:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Stephanians hold top 4 govt jobs

Though Delhi's prestigious St Stephen's College has produced scores of famous personalities in diverse fields since it was founded in 1881, it has long been known as a stepping stone to the citadels of power - the IAS, IPS and IFS.

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Updated on Mar 03, 2012 01:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Cabinet ignores mamata, hike jute MSP

After conceding to several demands of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on key policy issues, the UPA government finally brushed aside one of her key demands-on the minimum support price (MSP) of jute.

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Updated on Mar 01, 2012 10:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Panel for hike in wealth tax exemption limit

Buying or selling property could become less taxing if the Centre accepts the recommendations of a parliamentary panel examining the Direct Taxes Code Bill, 2010, that is expected to become a law next year. Saubhadra Chatterji reports. Generous proposal

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Updated on Feb 27, 2012 01:13 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

TUs of all hues to protest against UPA

For the first time, the Congress-affiliated INTUC, Left trade unions, RSS-affiliated Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and even Shiv Sena’s trade union arm Bhartiya Kaamgar Sena have joined hands against the policies of the Centre.

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Updated on Feb 24, 2012 11:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Reach out to middle class: UPA brass to PM

Amid the fear of an economic slowdown and perceptions of policy paralysis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been advised to be "more visible" by a section of the UPA. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Feb 24, 2012 10:58 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

How the 3 CMs coordinated their attack on Centre

For the past few days, there were frequent phone calls between the secretariats of Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha as the three chief ministers skillfully coordinated their attack on the Centre over the issue of National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC). Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Feb 22, 2012 11:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Mamata strikes again, no NCTC on March 1

In 15 minutes flat, claims West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress boss Mamata Banerjee, she managed to extract an assurance from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the National Counter Terrorism Centre will not be rolled out on March 1. Saubhadra Chatterji reports. NCTC debate raises questions on NIA powers | AIDMK moves HC over NCTC | The blocking game

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Updated on Feb 23, 2012 08:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

'We want relation of complete trust and confidence with Pak'

On Tuesday, Meira Kumar will become the first Lok Sabha speaker to visit Pakistan in an official delegation. She told Saubhadra Chatterji how this parliamentary diplomacy will strengthen Indo-Pak people-to-people ties.

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Updated on Feb 21, 2012 08:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji

House panel summons Air India chief

Amid its financial woes, allegation of a job scam is set to haunt Air India (AI). A parliamentary panel has asked the airline’s CMD Rohit Nandan to reply to allegations of almost 1000 recruitments through bribes in the joint venture (JV) between AI and Singapore-based SATS for ground handling in Indian airports.

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Updated on Feb 17, 2012 12:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Cash-strapped rlys seeks central help

Short on funds, the railway ministry is pitching for "national projects" to ease its burden of laying new lines across the country. In a national project, the expenses are borne by the union finance ministry and budgetary support. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Feb 15, 2012 11:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Cash-strapped rlys seeks central help

Short on funds, the railway ministry is pitching for “national projects” to ease its burden of laying new lines across the country. In a national project, the expenses are borne by the union finance ministry and budgetary support.

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Updated on Feb 15, 2012 11:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Eye on skilled labour, govt to start vocational courses in schools

The Centre wants to take its National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) to the school level with training programmes of duration of at least six months.

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Updated on Feb 13, 2012 11:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Govt to play limited role in Europe revival

With its domestic expenses overshooting previous estimates, the Manmohan Singh government will play a limited role in the international efforts to revive the debt-ridden European countries. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Feb 12, 2012 01:58 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Dinesh Trivedi meets Rahul Gandhi, Didi fumes

Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi is apparently the latest victim of the crossfire between the Congress and his party, Trinamool Congress. Trivedi's party chief Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, snubbed the union cabinet minister allegedly for hobnobbing with Rahul Gandhi.

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Updated on Feb 09, 2012 02:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

In a first, Meira Kumar to visit Pakistan

Giving a push to the people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is set to visit Islamabad for a five-day visit from February 21.

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Updated on Feb 08, 2012 01:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Doc overcharging? Govt to the rescue

The UPA government has set itself the ambitious task of relieving the common man of "unnecessary" medical expenses in private hospitals.

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Updated on Feb 07, 2012 02:46 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Congress heaves sigh of relief

Saturday's verdict major boost for home minister; party in upbeat mood, ready to take on oppn in Parliament. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Feb 04, 2012 11:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

FM working on peace formula

The UPA trouble-shooter, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, has finally chipped in to strike an out-of-court settlement with army chief General VK Singh to end the row over his age. Saubhadra Chatterji & Rahul Singh report.

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Updated on Feb 04, 2012 12:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji & Rahul Singh, New Delhi

Sonia assures coordination with Trinamool

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has reportedly assured smooth coordination with the Trinamool Congress amid an increasing number of instances of friction between the two partners in West Bengal.

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Updated on Feb 04, 2012 12:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Opposition, UPA brace for bigger fight in JPC, PAC

Upbeat after finding that the Supreme Court verdict on the 2G spectrum "vindicated" its stand, the Opposition plans to raise the pitch against the government in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and even in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

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Updated on Feb 02, 2012 11:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Rs500-cr fund proposal for women SHGs in cabinet today

Hot on the heels of promising easy loans for women’s self help groups (SHGs) in the Congress manifesto for Uttar Pradesh election, the UPA cabinet will take up a proposal to create a corpus of Rs500 crore for SHGs in its meeting on Thursday.

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Updated on Feb 02, 2012 12:28 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji & Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi

'Bengal better than others in child care'

At a time when West Bengal is in news for deaths of infants in government hospitals, Trinamool Congress leader and UPA's minister of state (MoS) for health Sudip Bandopadhyay says the state is better than most others in child health.

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Updated on Jan 31, 2012 01:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

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Saubhadra Chatterji

Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.

As no party or alliance has the strength to elect its preferred candidate in the upcoming presidential poll, efforts will begin to find a person acceptable to like-minded parties.

To scuttle the Congress's chances of winning seats by securing votes from elsewhere, the ruling parties in at least three states — Odisha, Karnataka and West Bengal — are looking for suitable independent candidates to contest for marginal Rajya Sabha (RS) seats. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

After stalling the key policy issues of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is likely to dampen the Congress's hopes of getting a Rajya Sabha member from West Bengal.

Taking a cue from its electoral setback, the Congress-led UPA government now wants to reach out more emphatically to the states. Rural development minister Jairam Ramesh will be going to the states to prepare the respective annual distribution of rural funds for the next financial year.

Within hours of the dismal performance of the Congress in the assembly polls trickled in, the UPA government struck a reconciliatory tone with the opposition on Tuesday.

The ongoing tussle between the Congress and its biggest ally Trinamool Congress over the bail-out package for the debt-ridden West Bengal reached the all-party meeting convened Lok Sabha Speaker on Monday.

Though Delhi's prestigious St Stephen's College has produced scores of famous personalities in diverse fields since it was founded in 1881, it has long been known as a stepping stone to the citadels of power - the IAS, IPS and IFS.

After conceding to several demands of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on key policy issues, the UPA government finally brushed aside one of her key demands-on the minimum support price (MSP) of jute.

Buying or selling property could become less taxing if the Centre accepts the recommendations of a parliamentary panel examining the Direct Taxes Code Bill, 2010, that is expected to become a law next year. Saubhadra Chatterji reports. Generous proposal

For the first time, the Congress-affiliated INTUC, Left trade unions, RSS-affiliated Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and even Shiv Sena’s trade union arm Bhartiya Kaamgar Sena have joined hands against the policies of the Centre.

Amid the fear of an economic slowdown and perceptions of policy paralysis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been advised to be "more visible" by a section of the UPA. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

For the past few days, there were frequent phone calls between the secretariats of Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha as the three chief ministers skillfully coordinated their attack on the Centre over the issue of National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC). Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

On Tuesday, Meira Kumar will become the first Lok Sabha speaker to visit Pakistan in an official delegation. She told Saubhadra Chatterji how this parliamentary diplomacy will strengthen Indo-Pak people-to-people ties.

Short on funds, the railway ministry is pitching for "national projects" to ease its burden of laying new lines across the country. In a national project, the expenses are borne by the union finance ministry and budgetary support. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

Short on funds, the railway ministry is pitching for “national projects” to ease its burden of laying new lines across the country. In a national project, the expenses are borne by the union finance ministry and budgetary support.

The Centre wants to take its National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) to the school level with training programmes of duration of at least six months.

With its domestic expenses overshooting previous estimates, the Manmohan Singh government will play a limited role in the international efforts to revive the debt-ridden European countries. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi is apparently the latest victim of the crossfire between the Congress and his party, Trinamool Congress. Trivedi's party chief Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, snubbed the union cabinet minister allegedly for hobnobbing with Rahul Gandhi.

Giving a push to the people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is set to visit Islamabad for a five-day visit from February 21.

The UPA government has set itself the ambitious task of relieving the common man of "unnecessary" medical expenses in private hospitals.

Saturday's verdict major boost for home minister; party in upbeat mood, ready to take on oppn in Parliament. Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

The UPA trouble-shooter, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, has finally chipped in to strike an out-of-court settlement with army chief General VK Singh to end the row over his age. Saubhadra Chatterji & Rahul Singh report.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has reportedly assured smooth coordination with the Trinamool Congress amid an increasing number of instances of friction between the two partners in West Bengal.

Upbeat after finding that the Supreme Court verdict on the 2G spectrum "vindicated" its stand, the Opposition plans to raise the pitch against the government in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and even in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Saubhadra Chatterji reports.

Hot on the heels of promising easy loans for women’s self help groups (SHGs) in the Congress manifesto for Uttar Pradesh election, the UPA cabinet will take up a proposal to create a corpus of Rs500 crore for SHGs in its meeting on Thursday.

At a time when West Bengal is in news for deaths of infants in government hospitals, Trinamool Congress leader and UPA's minister of state (MoS) for health Sudip Bandopadhyay says the state is better than most others in child health.

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