Mobile phones seized from former RJD MP Shahabuddin in Siwan jail

SIWAN – A massive raid in the Bihar’s Siwan Jail led to the recovery of three mobile phones allegedly from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, who has been convicted in seven criminal cases.

According to sources, a team of district officials carried out the raid in the jail following a tip-off that …. Read the original article  : Mobile phones seized from former RJD MP Shahabuddin in Siwan jail.

Baracka Flacka – Barack Obama Parody Rocks Net

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — Popularity of President Barack Obama seems to be sky rising. A parody video, composed by directors Martin Usher and James Davis is just a way to show Obama fondness, which in turns can be called Obama Obsession.
The Barack Obama video, titled as ‘Baracka Flacka’ is a moderated version of Waka Flocka …. Original source  : Baracka Flacka – Barack Obama Parody Rocks Net.

Karnataka reveals perils of fast-tracking to political power (Letter from Bangalore)

BANGALORE – Karnataka is fast acquiring the dubious distinction of being a state where frequent by-polls to the assembly are a norm. The blame in large measure falls on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which came to power for the first time in Karnataka in May 2008 and saw it as a gateway to rule …. Source article  : Karnataka reveals perils of fast-tracking to political power (Letter from Bangalore).

Bihar polls: 104 multi-millionaires, 219 criminals in next two rounds

PATNA – Against only 36 multi-millionaires in the last assembly elections, there are over 100 multi-millionaires in the second and third phases of the ongoing Bihar polls, a report by two NGOs has said. It adds that 219 candidates have criminal records.

The Association of Democratic Reforms and the National Election Watch said Thursday that …. Original article  : Bihar polls: 104 multi-millionaires, 219 criminals in next two rounds.

Congress hopes minorities will turn the tide in Bihar

NEW DELHI – Desperate to erase the shame of having won only nine seats in 2005, the Congress hopes its fortunes in Bihar will improve this time because it has fielded more Muslim candidates and also tried to expand the party’s social base.

Congress leaders said Muslim candidates were contesting in about 50 of 243 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Congress hopes minorities will turn the tide in Bihar.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One en route San Francisco, CA

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President Obama Signs Wisconsin Disaster Declaration

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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts … Read more >>.

President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration

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

Remarks by the President at a Rally for Senator Murray in Seattle, Washington

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Remarks by the President to Overflow Crowd at University of Washington

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Statement by the President on the Passing of Paul Miller

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I was saddened to learn of the passing of one of my staffers and a leader in the disability rights movement – Paul Miller.  …. Source  : Statement by the President on the Passing of Paul Miller.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts:

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Remarks by the President in a Discussion on Women and the Economy in Seattle, Washington

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Punjab legislator alleges harassment by Badal government

CHANDIGARH – Shiromani Akali Dal legislator Manjinder Singh Kang Thursday accused his party of harassing him and pressuring him to stop supporting former finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal and also alleged the Punjab government had withdrawn the extra security provided to him as mandated by court.

However, the state government late in the evening refuted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indo-US ties looking at bigger Asian role: former US official

NEW DELHI – The India-US relationship is moving beyond the subcontinent as the two are looking for cooperation in the Asian context, a former US state department official said here Thursday.

“The relationship is now Asian and less South Asian,” said Evan Feigenbaum, who left the US state department in 2009 as deputy assistant secretary … Original article on : Indo-US ties looking at bigger Asian role: former US official.

Background on the President’s Event in Seattle, Washington Today

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DISCUSSION WITH THE FOSS FAMILY & BACKYARD EVENT
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Rahul Gandhi is a leader after Jayaprakash Narayan: Congress

NEW DELHI – The Congress Thursday drew a subtle parallel between late socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan and Rahul Gandhi, saying the party general secretary has in the former’s fashion focused on the youth to address their needs, concerns and future.

There is an undercurrent for the Congress in Bihar. After J.P. Narayan, Rahul Gandhi …. Read the original article  : here.

Partnership for Sustainable Communities Awards Grants to Build Infrastructure Nationwide

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HUD, DOT and EPA Work Together Through Coordinated Grant Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at the National Press Club, administration officials highlighted recent grants released …. Original article  : Partnership for Sustainable Communities Awards Grants to Build Infrastructure Nationwide.

54 percent peaceful polling in Bihar first phase (Roundup)

PATNA/NEW DELHI – Fifty-four percent polling was recorded Thursday in the first phase of Bihar’s staggered assembly elections that passed off peacefully barring “minor clashes”, officials said.

The elections were held in 47 constituencies spread across eight districts. Around 10 million people were eligible to exercise their franchise in the first round held in …. Original source  : 54 percent peaceful polling in Bihar first phase (Roundup).

Akali Dal legislator says government harassing him

CHANDIGARH – Shiromani Akali Dal legislator Manjinder Singh Kang Thursday accused his party of harassing him and pressuring him to stop supporting former finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal.

Manpreet was sacked from the Punjab cabinet last week and expelled from the party Wednesday after his statements on doing away with subsidies and debt write-offs …. Original source  : Akali Dal legislator says government harassing him.