DMK supremo M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday threatened to pull out of the UPA government over the petrol price hike but later did a quick U-turn, said reports.

Shortly after he made the threat while lead

Congress on Wednesday downplayed DMK's strong remarks on the issue of the 'atrocious' petrol price hike, saying there is nothing that cannot be resolved through talks.

"We have always accorded

The DMK is in the coalition. But (being in) alliance is different. It is our duty to voice concern against policies that will affect the people - Karunanidhi

It has been a rather confusing day for re

As parts of the country suffered today from planned protests against the recent petrol price hike, some relief appeared likely after the Centre hinted a Rs 1.60 slash in prices.

State-fuel retailers

Belying expectations, petrol prices are unlikely to be reduced on Thursday even though there existed a scope for cutting rates by Rs 1.50-1.60 a litre.

On a day when BJP-led NDA and the Left parties

Chennai’s petrol pumps are in a mess. The problem that started with the shortage of diesel owing to partial shutdown of one of the key refineries in the South has now spilled over to petrol ever since

Rejecting immediate cut in petrol price, the government said Friday it would watch rupee movement and international crude prices for a “few days” before taking a decision on a rollback.

“We in the mi

Rejecting immediate cut in petrol price, the government said Friday it would watch rupee movement and international crude prices for a “few days” before taking a decision on a rollback.

“We in the mi

Chief minister and Trinamul Congress Mamata Banerjee will hit the street on Saturday to protest the petrol price hike and to press for her demand for a rollback. Ms Banerjee will lead a roadshow from

After slamming the Centre for the steep hike in petrol price, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday hit the streets in metropolis leading a massive protest march to put pressure on th