Guruji Leads Delhi Delegation

RANCHI , INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-Guruji Shibu Soren led a delegation comprising of seven members in the wake of the BJP threat which have declared to call off its support for any government that is managed by Shibu Soren. BJP have declared that it shall withdraw all support within 48 hours time span which witnessed JMM (Jharkhand [..] Read the original article: here.

Thousands unable to vote in British polls

LONDON – Thousands of people in the British general election were unable to vote Thursday night as they were turned away after the polling stations closed.

The British Electoral Commission has launched an urgent inquiry as tens of thousands of people could not cast their ballots after the polling stations were unable to cope with a …. Read the original article  : Thousands unable to vote in British polls.

Marsha Singh wins in Bradford West, Dhanda loses in Gloucester

LONDON – Marsha Singh, a Labour candidate of Indian origin, romped home in Bradford West constituency while sitting MP and Labour candidate Parmjit Dhanda failed to retain his Gloucester seat in the British general elections.

Marsha Singh got 18,401 votes in Bradford West seat. He soundly beat Conservative’s Zahid Iqbal who polled 12,638 votes. Liberal Democrat … Original source on Gaea Times at : Marsha Singh wins in Bradford West, Dhanda loses in Gloucester.

Malaysian Indian Congress chief ‘under pressure to quit’

KUALA LUMPUR – S. Samy Vellu, long-time chief of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), is “under pressure” to quit and make way for a younger colleague by the leadership of the ruling alliance Barisan Nasional (BN), a media report said Friday.

Claiming to speak for Malaysia’s over 1.7 million ethnic Indians, the MIC is a key …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Malaysian Indian Congress chief ‘under pressure to quit’.

Civil n-liability bill tabled amid opposition uproar

NEW DELHI – The government introduced the contentious civil nuclear liability bill in the Lok Sabha Friday, the last day of the current parliament session, amid uproar from opposition benches and a walkout by Left and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs.

“It’s contrary to articles of the constitution. It’s illegal and unconstitutional,” BJP leader Yashwant Sinha … Read more »».

Faction of Suu Kyi’s dissolved party announces plans to form new Myanmar opposition party

New opposition party forming in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar – A faction of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party said Friday it will form its own political party to contest historic elections this year.

The announcement came a day after the forced dissolution of Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy, which won Myanmar’s last election [..] Read the original article: here.

White Shirts take on Red Shirts as Nepal strike enters Day 6

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s paralysing Maoist protests received a new twist Friday when hundreds of apolitical protesters, mostly in white, demonstrated against the former rebel cadres dressed in red, giving the opposition party and the besieged government a 48-hour ultimatum to resolve the crisis.

Nearly 50 organisations banded under Nepal’s business and professional communities called a mass … Read more >>.

N-liability bill introduced, BJP walks out

NEW DELHI – The government Friday introduced the contentious civil nuclear liability bill in parliament, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to dismiss it as “unconstitutional” and walk out of the Lok Sabha amid vigorous protests from opposition benches.

“It’s contrary to articles of the constitution. It’s illegal and unconstitutional,” BJP leader Yashwant Sinha told … Read more »».

Senate staggers forward on regulations to control financial sector

Wall Street regulations stagger ahead
WASHINGTON – The Senate is moving fitfully through a massive bill to put restraints on the financial sector, bickering over procedural delays amid periodic bursts of action.

Over two days, Republicans and Democrat have voted together to adopt changes on how to liquidate large banks, split along partisan lines to kill a …. Read the original article  : Senate staggers forward on regulations to control financial sector.

Virendra Sharma wins in Ealing Southall

LONDON – Indian origin Labour candidate Virendra Sharma, formerly a bus conductor, Friday retained the Ealing Southall constituency in the British general election.

Sharma polled 22,024 votes, defeating closest rival Conservative Gurcharan Singh (12,733 votes). Liberal Democrat candidate Nigel Bakhai stood third.
The others in the fray but who lost badly were Green Party’s Suneil … Read more »»».

Stalemate over formation of new government in Jharkhand

NEW DELHI – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders held discussions with legislators of Jharkhand to end the stalemate over the formation of a new government.

Party president Nitin Gadkari and other senior leaders including former party chief Rajnath Singh convened a late-night …. Source article  : Stalemate over formation of new government in Jharkhand.

Thousands rally in Nepal’s capital demanding an end to a crippling strike called by communists

20,000 gather in Katmandu against Maoist strike

KATMANDU, Nepal – Police fired warning shots Friday as thousands of protesters gathered in Nepal’s capital to demand an end to a crippling general strike imposed by former communist guerrillas seeking the government’s resignation.
The estimated crowd of 20,000 – including doctors, lawyers, business executives, singers, teachers, and daily wage …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Thousands rally in Nepal’s capital demanding an end to a crippling strike called by communists.

Indian origin candidate who called Brown worst PM loses

LONDON – Indian origin Labour candidate Manish Sood, who called his Labour party leader Gordon Brown “the worst prime minister”, has lost badly in the Norfolk North West constituency in Britain.

Sood had hit out at Brown a couple of days before balloting. But the offensive did not help him in Thursday’s balloting. According to the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Indian origin candidate who called Brown worst PM loses.

Miliband may take over from Brown: Report

LONDON – With the Labour party suffering heavy electoral losses, Foreign Secretary David Miliband was set to challenge Prime Minister Gordon Brown for the party leadership, a report said Friday.

The Sun reported that Thursday night saw Miliband preparing to strike as a disaster was predicted for Labour in the Thursday general elections.
Miliband is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Miliband may take over from Brown: Report.

Berlusconi showers teen model pal with mystery gift on 19th b’day

LONDON – Aspiring lingerie model Noemi Letizia whose friendship with Silvio Berlusconi came close to ruining his political career along with his marriage is still in contact with the Italian Prime Minister.

Letizia came in the limelight after Berlusconi attended her 18th birthday party a year ago …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Berlusconi showers teen model pal with mystery gift on 19th b’day.

NC, UML stick to old stance: Nepal PM not stepping down

KATHMANDU – The Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML has reiterated their stance that the Prime Minister cannot step down because of Maoist street agitations.

In a two-party meeting held here, the leaders reiterated they could consider forming a national unity government only after the Maoists withdraw their agitation.

UML leader … Read : NC, UML stick to old stance: Nepal PM not stepping down.

Turkey lawmakers narrowly pass contested constitutional amendments, will likely get referendum

Turkish lawmakers pass constitutional amendments

ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s parliament has narrowly passed a series of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that include putting military commanders before civilian courts and giving parliament a say in appointing judges.
The president is now widely expected to submit the measures to a referendum this summer since the 336 votes in favor … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Turkey lawmakers narrowly pass contested constitutional amendments, will likely get referendum.

US asks Nepal Maoists to end or suspend strike

KATHMANDU – With Nepal’s ruling parties failing to persuade the Maoists to withdraw their indefinite strike, the US has asked the former guerrillas to end or suspend their protests as the Himalayan republic wilted for the sixth consecutive day Friday and a constitutional crisis stood only three weeks away.

“The Maoist-imposed strike in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US asks Nepal Maoists to end or suspend strike.

Gunmen attack police checkpoint in NW Pakistan, killing 4 officers; motive not known

Gunmen kill 4 police at checkpoint in NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Authorities say gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing four officers.
Local police chief Amin Shah says one officer was also wounded when assailants opened fire Friday on the checkpoint in Mansehra district.
The motive of the attack was not known, but militants [..] Read the original article: here.

Dhaka opposition leader alleges ‘plot’ to kill him

DHAKA – A prominent opposition leader in Bangladesh claims that the embassies of two Western nations have warned of a “plot” to kill him and that wanted criminals handed over by India would be assigned the job.
Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury, a senior leader of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has alleged that …. Original article  : Dhaka opposition leader alleges ‘plot’ to kill him.