Left pulls out, PM unfazed
* It will not affect stability of the govt: Manmohan
* We will seek a vote of confidence, says Pranab
* Session by third week of this month likely
New Delhi, July 8
After the Left parties announced their decision to withdraw support to the UPA government, external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee declared this evening that the ruling coalition would seek a vote of confidence as soon as it receives a formal communication from President Pratibha Patil.

Be ready for poll: Basu
Editorial: Left out in the cold

SAD dilemma — to support or...
Chandigarh, July 8
There seems to be confusion in the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) regarding stand on the nuclear deal at the national level and also in Parliament. On one hand Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said he and his party would stand by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on the deal.

Amid signs of dissension, SP to play good supporter
New Delhi, July 8
The Samajwadi Party Parliamentary Board today declared by consensus its support for the nuclear deal and for the UPA government in Parliament, even as signals emerged after the meeting that there was dissension in the party over the issue and some MPs might violate the party whip in case a no-confidence motion against the government was brought in Parliament.

Seek trust vote right away: BJP
New Delhi, July 8
The BJP has asked the Congress-led UPA government to seek a vote of confidence immediately since the Left has formally withdrawn its support.

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G8 leaders agree on halving emissions by 2050
Sapporo (Japan), July 8
The group of eight powerful nations (G8) today agreed to halve the global emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 even as five developing countries, including India, appealed to the grouping to do more to combat climate change.

World page: Over caviar and sea urchin, G-8 leaders mull food crisis

Prabha Rau is HP Governor
New Delhi, July 8
President Pratibha Patil today appointed senior Congress leader Prabha Rau as the new Governor of Himachal Pradesh. The 73-year-old Rau, who has been president of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) will replace Justice V. S. Kokje.