Talks on sugarcane pricing at all-party meet fail
Discussions on sugarcane pricing remained "inconclusive" at an all-party meeting, which was called to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament.

Government playing sugarcane politics: Mayawati
UP Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has accused the central government of "deliberately delaying" the decision to withdraw the ordinance on sugarcane pricing in order to gain political mileage.

Government may amend `state` term in Sugar ordinance
In a bid to resolve the problem over sugarcane pricing controversy, the Government is understood to be toying with the idea of amending the relevant ordinance.

Sugar mills continue to remain shut
Work continued to remain stalled in sugar mills across western Uttar Pradesh, with farmers refusing to sell their produce over cane prices, even as the factories officially began their crushing season here.

Sugarcane issue: Parliament adjourned till Monday
Work in both houses of Parliament stalled for the second consecutive day over sugarcane prices.

Farmers up attack on sugarcane price, PM promises relief
Under a combined opposition attack that stalled Lok Sabha, government promised to amend the controversial sugarcane ordinance.