Dr Singh rules out having differences with Sonia Gandhi

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday denied reports of him having a misunderstanding with Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Addressing a press conference here on the completion of UPA II Government’s first year in office, Dr Singh said he [..] Read the original article: here.

Younger people should come forward to take the reins of the country: PM

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday said younger people must come forward and take over the reins of the country.

Addressing a press conference here on the completion of the UPA II Government’s first year in office, Dr Singh said: …. Original source  : Younger people should come forward to take the reins of the country: PM.

“I am privileged to have advice of Shrimati Sonia Gandhiji and my wife”: PM

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday said he was in a privileged position to take advice from both his wife Gursharan Kaur and Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

He was addressing a question in this regard at a press conference on UPA …. Source  : “I am privileged to have advice of Shrimati Sonia Gandhiji and my wife”: PM.

No crisis in Malaysian Indian Congress, leaders tell PM

KUALA LUMPUR – There is no major crisis in the Malaysian Indian Congress, its senior leaders have assured Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak after a group of dissidents demanded that party chief S. Samy Vellu should retire early.

Human Resource Minister and MIC vice-president S. Subramaniam assured Razak, who heads the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) of …. Read the original article  : No crisis in Malaysian Indian Congress, leaders tell PM.

BJP withdraws support, Jharkhand government in minority (Second Lead)

RANCHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday withdrew support to the five-month-old Shibu Soren-led government in Jharkhand, reducing it to a minority and plunging the state into political uncertainty yet again.

“We have withdrawn support from the Shibu Soren government as the political uncertainty was lingering in the state for a long period of time,” …. Source  : BJP withdraws support, Jharkhand government in minority (Second Lead).

A year of disappointment for UPA: BJP

NEW DELHI – The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government’s first year in office in its second phase has been “a year of disappointment”, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Monday.
“A year after electoral success, the first anniversary of the government ought to be celebrated with enthusiasm. But it was never expected that [..] Read the original article: here.

Opposition seeks to censure Thai PM over deadly protest crackdown; more Red Shirts surrender

Opposition seeks to censure Thai PM over crackdown

BANGKOK – Opposition leaders moved to censure Thailand’s prime minister Monday for his handling of rioting and violence in Bangkok that left at least 85 people dead in clashes between demonstrators and troops over the past two months.
The shell-shocked capital took steps back toward normalcy Monday, with schools … Read : Opposition seeks to censure Thai PM over deadly protest crackdown; more Red Shirts surrender.

Support N-liability bill for India’s growth: PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday urged political parties to support the civil nuclear liability bill for the sake of India’s growth.
“We have the will to ensure that our country does have an effective nuclear liability compensatory arrangement. This we need if we have to become a major nuclear energy power,” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Support N-liability bill for India’s growth: PM.

PM on Left support: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride

NEW DELHI – “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride,” was Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s comment when asked if he missed the “structured” support of the Left parties during the second stint of the United Progressive Alliance government.
“If wishes were horse, beggars would ride. It cannot become a reality…”, he replied about the …. Source article  : PM on Left support: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.

Improving ties with Pakistan in India’s interest: PM

NEW DELHI – Three weeks after the thaw in Thimphu, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said the trust deficit was the “biggest problem” with Pakistan and stressed that it was important to improve relations with neighbours to realise India’s develomental potential.
“Pakistan is our neighbour. It is our obligation to make every … Read more : Improving ties with Pakistan in India’s interest: PM.

I am not retiring, says PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has ruled India since May 2004, said Monday that there was no question of his retirement — because he had a task to complete.
“I have been given a work and it is incomplete yet. And till I complete it, there is no question of my … Read more : I am not retiring, says PM.

“Stress deficiency” with Pakistan has to be addressed: PM

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said no progress could happen in negotiations between India and Pakistan unless the trust deficiency is addressed.

Addressing a press conference on completion of the first year of UPA II, Dr Singh said the trust deficiency between … Original source on Gaea Times at : “Stress deficiency” with Pakistan has to be addressed: PM.

BJP backs out, Jharkhand government in minority

RANCHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday withdrew support to the Shibu Soren-led government, reducing it to a minority and plunging Jharkhand into another round of political uncertainty.

The BJP has a strength of 18 in the 81-member assembly and the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) also has 18 members. The All Jharkhand Students …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : BJP backs out, Jharkhand government in minority.

Fla. gov candidate Rick Scott, former hospital exec, touts business acumen, outsider status

Fla. governor candidate touts outsider status
TAMPA, Fla. – Rick Scott, neophyte politician and surprise candidate for Florida governor, opens one of his now ubiquitous TV commercials with this: “So I bet you’re wondering, where have I seen that handsome bald guy before?”
Those who followed President Barack Obama’s efforts to overhaul health …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BJP withdraws support to Soren government

RANCHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday withdrew support to the Shibu Soren-led government in Jharkhand, reducing it to a minority and plunging the state into another phase of uncertainty.

The BJP has a strength of 18 in the 81-member assembly and the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) also has 18 members. The All … Read : BJP withdraws support to Soren government.

BJP expected to pull out of Jharkhand Government today

NEW DELHI / RANCHI – Frustrated over the Jharkahnd Mukti Morcha (JMM) backtracking from the power-sharing deal in Jharkhand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to pull out of the coalition government in the state on Monday.

According to BJP Jharkhand spokesman Sanjay Seth, a delegation of the party MLAs led by Deputy Chief …. Read the original article  : BJP expected to pull out of Jharkhand Government today.

UPA Government determined to tackle naxalism: Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said on Monday that naxalism is the biggest threat to the internal security of the country, and added that the UPA Government is determined to tackle this threat.

Speaking on the occasion of completion of one year of the UPA Government in its second term, Dr. … Read : UPA Government determined to tackle naxalism: Manmohan Singh.

No agreement on creating new states: PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said there was no agreement on creating new states in the country.
“There has been a demand for a separate Telangana. The matter has been referred to a committee under the chairmanship of a retired judge. The matter is pending, so I won’t comment,” he …. Original article  : No agreement on creating new states: PM.

Rising prices continue to be a matter of deep concern: Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said that rising prices continue to be a matter of deep concern for his government.

“The government attaches the highest priority to containing inflation so that there is no distress to the common man. As a result of the steps we have taken, there …. Original article  : Rising prices continue to be a matter of deep concern: Manmohan Singh.

UPA’s flagship programmes like NREGA progressing well: Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on the occasion of completion of one year of the UPA Government in its second term said on Monday that the flagship programmes launched by his government are progressing well.

“I will briefly highlight some of the important steps we have taken over the past … Read more >>>.