UPA, Left sets new talks on nuclear deal

The UPA government and its communist allies agreed on Monday to hold next month the one last meeting over a nuclear deal with the United States, clearly indicating that New Delhi had backtracked on pushing the pact. Although the two sides agreed to meet again on Novemmber 16 and finalise their report, the decision failed to inject hope over the fate of a controversial deal most analysts say is gasping for life due to stiff opposition from the Left parties.