Shiv Sena says Colours has apologised

MUMBAI – The Shiv Sena has allowed cable operators here to air Colors after the channel apologized for including two Pakistani stars in the reality show “Big Boss 4″, a party leader said Friday.

“We have received a written apology from Colors which stated that they did not mean to hurt anybody’s sentiments and that …. Read the original article  : Shiv Sena says Colours has apologised.

Tony Blair’s memoirs ‘A Journey’ nominated for Bad Sex Award!

LONDON – Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s memoirs have been nominated for the Literary Review’s Bad Sex Award.

The least desirable prize in literature is conventionally awarded to novelists.

However, the judges have made an exception for the former Prime Minister and his toe-curling reminiscences about a night of passion with Cherie, reports the Telegraph.

“That night …. Source article  : Tony Blair’s memoirs ‘A Journey’ nominated for Bad Sex Award!.

Nothing wrong with Omar’s Kashmir accession remarks: Krishna

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday said he found “nothing objectionable” in Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark that the state had acceded to and not merged with the Union of India.

“I don’t think Abdullah has said anything objectionable. It is a fact that Jammu and Kashmir has acceded … Original article on : Nothing wrong with Omar’s Kashmir accession remarks: Krishna.

Bedlam in assembly blot on Karnataka, says Krishna

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday expressed distress at the unruly behaviour of legislators in the Karnataka assembly during the first trust vote Monday, saying it was a blot on the fair name of Karnataka.

“It’s a blot on the fair name of Karnataka – the way the session was …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Notification issued for fifth phase of Bihar polls

PATNA – The Election Commission Friday issued the notification for the fifth phase of the six-phase Bihar assembly elections.

In the fifth round due Nov 9, polling will be held in 35 of the 243 constituencies of the state assembly.
Some of the districts going to polls in this phase are Maoist-affected, including …. Original article  : Notification issued for fifth phase of Bihar polls.

US ’supporting’ international terrorists: Turkish PM

ISLAMABAD – Criticising the “double standards” of the United States, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused it of supporting some common enemies of Pakistan and Turkey, adding that the time had come to act together and unmask them.

Erdogan stated that some foreign hands were supporting terrorists in Pakistan and Turkey directly as well … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US ’supporting’ international terrorists: Turkish PM.

AGP surveying Assam’s mood – to win elections

GUWAHATI – Assam’s main opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is banking on a New Delhi-based firm to come up with a set of suggestions to help it bounce back to power in assembly elections.

The AGP had entrusted an unnamed firm to carry out an exhaustive survey across the length and breadth of Assam to … Read : AGP surveying Assam’s mood — to win elections.

AGP surveying Assam’s mood – to win elections

GUWAHATI – Assam’s main opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is banking on a New Delhi-based firm to come up with a set of suggestions to help it bounce back to power in assembly elections.

The AGP had entrusted an unnamed firm to carry out an exhaustive survey across the length and breadth of Assam to … Read more »»».

After Rahul, PM and Sonia to campaign in Bihar

PATNA – After Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi will campaign in Bihar for the first of the six-phase assembly polls, party leaders said Friday.

Manmohan Singh will address a public rally Saturday in Narpatganj constituency in Araria district. Sonia Gandhi will address public rallies in Kishanganj and Motihari districts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : After Rahul, PM and Sonia to campaign in Bihar.

Only 20,000 refugees remain, Sri Lanka tells India

NEW DELHI – Sri Lankan has informed India that only 20,000 out of nearly 300,000 people displaced by the war remained to be resettled in the country, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Friday.

Briefing the media after holding talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart G.L. Peiris, Krishna said Colombo had also pledged to work … Original source on Gaea Times at : Only 20,000 refugees remain, Sri Lanka tells India.

India criticised for ‘betraying’ Canada on UN seat

TORONTO – India came in for sharp criticism here Thursday for not backing Canada in its bid for a seat in the UN Security Council.

New Delhi backed Portugal over Canada for one of the non-permanent seats in the Security Council this week.
India reportedly voted for Portugal because it supports its bid for a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India criticised for ‘betraying’ Canada on UN seat.

US worries on n-liability bill allayed, says Krishna

NEW DELHI – India has allayed the US’ “misapprehensions” about the civil nuclear liability bill, and has assured it that the legislation was aimed at providing a level playing field for doing nuclear business with New Delhi.

“There were some misapprehensions when the nuclear bill was passed. I had discussions with US Secretary (of …. Read the original article  : here.

PDP has reservations on Kashmir interlocutor nominations

SRINAGAR – Lashing out at the Centre for its choice of Kashmir interlocutors, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has said it has dampened the atmosphere of hope generated by the recent all-party delegation.

“Nomination of Kashmir interlocutors has dampened the hope. It is more or less a useless exercise,” she said.

She said though the … Read more >>>.

N.Waziristan offensive decision to be based on Pak’s need, not US dictates: Gilani

ISLAMABAD – Rejecting US military chief Admiral Mike Mullen’s assertion that his Pakistani counterpart, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had assured him of launching an offensive in “the epicenter of terrorism,” North Waziristan, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has stated that a decision about such an operation would depend on the nation’s needs and not on … Original source on Gaea Times at : N.Waziristan offensive decision to be based on Pak’s need, not US dictates: Gilani.

Hillary Clinton excited about Obama trip to India

WASHINGTON – For globetrotter Hillary Clinton, her fondest trip was the one she took as first lady, taking her daughter Chelsea to the Taj Mahal as husband, then president Bill Clinton, transformed US ties with India.

“Oh, the Taj Mahal with Chelsea, yeah, that – I remember it fondly,” Clinton, now Secretary of State, told … Original article on : Hillary Clinton excited about Obama trip to India.

Obama reaches out to younger voters

LOS ANGELES – US president Barack Obama tried to renew his relationship with younger voters Thursday, holding a live town hall meeting on MTV, in which he accepted questions via Twitter and Facebook.

Obama’s election victory in 2008 owed a lot to his overwhelming popularity among young Americans. But this crucial demographic has found it …. Source article  : Obama reaches out to younger voters.

Readout of the President’s Call with President Pi??era of Chile

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"Earlier today, President Obama called Chilean President Sebastian Piñera to congratulate him and the Chilean government on the historic rescue of the 33 miners … Read more : Readout of the President’s Call with President Pi??era of Chile.

Remarks by the President in a Youth Town Hall

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Letter and Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

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Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Letter and Notice from the President on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia.

President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration

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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration.