Basu says he's ready to support Cong in writing
The CPI(M) is ready to offer issue-based support to a Congress government at the Centre in case such a situation arises, West Bengal Chief Minister and veteran party leader Jyoti Basu said. He further maintained that the CPI(M) central committee would discuss such an eventuality. However, he was categorical that his party would support a Congress government from outside.

Politicians behind large-scale power thefts -- Raja Ramanna
Former Union Minister and scientist Raja Ramanna said that involvement of politicians in large scale power thefts had resulted in loss of revenue to state electricity boards in the country. It is reported that India lost about US $108 billion last year due to power loss during transmission and power thefts.

Sena-BJP war of words erupts again
The Shiv Sena and the BJP are at it again: a war of words has broken out between leaders of the two allies over the alleged "betrayal" of the Sena by the BJP vis-a-vis the Legislative Council elections of June 18.

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