Gurudas Dasgupta

West Bengal CPI secretary Swapan Banerjee said, Dasgupta was suffering from lung cancer for last several months.

Pay panel hike 'least' considering inflation, says AITUC

The Commission, in its recommendations, has favoured introduction of a health insurance scheme for staff and pensioners and doubling the gratuity ceiling to Rs 20 lakh.

Gas price case Day 2: RIL project not for charity, says SC

On the argument of windfall gains for Reliance, the SC bench remarked: "If someone is spending on a project like this, it will not be for charity. It will look for some profits."

Gas price hike to benefit ONGC, Oil India more: RIL to SC

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta and Prashant Bhushan have called for a stay on the new gas price regime.

SC to hear petition against gas price hike today

The government had recently brought in a new formula to pay gas producers such as Reliance Industries, as advised by the C Rangarajan panel. The new gas pricing mechanism comes into effect from April 1 this year and is expected to about double the prices from the current USD 4.2 per unit.

Third front strategy: Min agreement on max points, says CPI

CPI senior leader Gurudas Dasgupta says there is a situation in India today which compels all the parties to come together in view of the danger posed by the bipartite political system.

No going back on gas price hikes; notification soon: Moily

The comments come amid the Supreme Court hearing a PIL filed by CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta contending that the government decided to hike the gas prices without taking into account its disastrous consequences on the economy, particularly power and fertiliser sectors.

OilMin seeks legal opinion on levying $781mn penalty on RIL

Oil Secretary Vivek Rae said the government has already issued a notice to RIL for a USD 1.005 billion penalty for shortfall in production during 2010-11 and 2011-12. The Mukesh Ambani-run firm has initiated arbitration against the levy.

CPI leader Dasgupta launches fresh attack on Moily over RIL

CPI leader and MP Gurudas Dasgupta today said no action has been taken against Reliance Industries for deliberately keeping natural gas output low and is instead being rewarded by a steep hike in prices.

Lok Sabha defers discussion on banking reforms Bill

The Lok Sabha postponed consideration and passage of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2011 following objections by CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta that due procedure was not followed.

CPI flays FM's call for banking sector consolidation

Criticising Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's call for consolidation in the banking sector, CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta dubbed him as an "all-time low finance minister," and said that the party would oppose any such move.

Akhilesh invites Left leaders for swearing-in

Uttar Pradesh chief minister-designate and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is expected to meet senior Left Front leaders in New Delhi on Tuesday, adding to speculation of the formation of a Third Front.

Expert's debate: Is PM 'over and above' Lokpal purview?

With the Lokpal Bill dominating the news and with the position of major political parties slowing emerging, where do they stand on the critical issues of the Prime Minister, the judiciary and the ministers of parliament?

Maruti's strike to end soon, agreement being drafted: CPI

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Thursday said a settlement was in sight to the 13-day strike by the workers of Maruti Suzuki India amid hectic negotiations.

Maruti strike continues for 13th day; hope for end in sight

The strike at Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant continued for the 13th day on Thursday amid hectic talks between management and workers, brokered by the Haryana government, raising hopes of an end to the stalemate soon.

Hike in MPLADS: Is it constitutional?

The government’s recent decision to increase the MP Local Area Development Scheme funds by 150% from 2-5 crore may have delighted most MPs but it is met with considerable concern and criticism from other quarters. CNBC-TV18's Karan Thapar examines this decision, enquires into the constitutionality of the scheme and its efficacy.

JPC on 2G Scam: Should its hearings be held in public?

Now that the government has agreed to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G spectrum scam, we ask should it hearings be held in public or on camera and how do we ensure that the JPC is not hijacked by small influential cabal or over the influence by its chairman.