Political News – Newsletter for November 5, 2010

Barack Obama India Trip To Include Private Dinner

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The India trip of US president Barack Obama has kept the government of India and security agencies on tenterhooks and huge security arrangements have been made to ensure highest level of safety for the first couple of the USA when they arrive in India. The US president is going to …. Original source  : Barack Obama India Trip To Include Private Dinner.

Malaysian PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindus

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has extended Deepavali greetings to the Hindus in the country, and assured them that his government would continue to be with the community.

According to The Star, Razak said that the government was working with many Indian groups to bring more services and facilities to the community, …. Source article  : Malaysian PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindus.

Kashmir bilateral issue between India and Pakistan: US

WASHINGTON – With President Barack Obama arriving in India Saturday, the US has reiterated its hands off approach on Kashmir saying while it supported an India-Pakistan dialogue, “clearly it is something that the two need to resolve” directly.

“As you’ve heard repeatedly from others in the Administration, we support and encourage ongoing efforts between India … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kashmir bilateral issue between India and Pakistan: US.

$200 million-a-day cost for India trip ‘wildly inflated’: White House

WASHINGTON – US officials have dismissed media reports that President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to India is going to cost $200 million a day as “wildy”inflated” and “simply not true.”

“The costs are comparable to when President (Bill) Clinton or President (George) Bush travelled abroad,” White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday. “This trip … Read this article on Gaea Times at : $200 million-a-day cost for India trip ‘wildly inflated’: White House.

Obama embarks on a sales trip to India

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama embarks Friday on a history-making trip to India to take Washington’s ties with what he himself describes as an “indispensable partner of the 21st century” to a new level.

From Obama down, officials have held out prospects of significant announcements during his Nov 6-9 without spelling out the specifics, but … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama embarks on a sales trip to India.

‘Nikki Haley victory triumph for Indian diaspora in N America’

TORONTO – Ecstatic over the victory of Nikki Randhawa Haley as governor of South Carolina in the US Tuesday, Indian Canadian lawmakers have congratulated the fellow Indian-origin leader for making it to the top position.

“It is really a great and sweet moment for us in the Indian diaspora that an Indian-origin woman has made … Read more »»».

Obama’s ‘Slurpee summit’ has convenience store salivating

WASHINGTON – Barack Obama seems to have a thing for naming summits after drinks. The makers of those beverages couldn’t be happier.

The US president jumped on a reporter’s suggestion Wednesday that he call an upcoming meeting with top Democratic and Republican legislative leaders a “Slurpee summit” to hash out a way forward after Tuesday’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Executive Order – Controlled Unclassified Information

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CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA DEL PRESIDENTE

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Press briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 11/04/2010

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Executive Order???Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice

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Obama plans meeting with Republicans

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama said Thursday he will hold a meeting with top Republicans later this month to explore ways to work together after Democrats were pummelled in mid-term congressional elections.

Obama said the meeting is to explore ways to change the nature of Washington politics and said he told his cabinet to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama extends Diwali greetings, looking forward to India visit

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali, and said he looks forward to visiting India in the next few days.

Tomorrow, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, here in America and around the world, will celebrate the holiday of Diwali – the festival of lights. This is a …. Read the original article  : Obama extends Diwali greetings, looking forward to India visit.

US President’s official itinerary in India

NEW DELHI – The following is the official itinerary of US President Barack Obama as released by the Ministry of External Affairs here Thursday:

Saturday, November 6, 2010
1250 hrs Arrive: Mumbai
Programme in Mumbai
Sunday, November 7, 2010
1345 hrs Emplane for Delhi
1535 hrs Arrive Delhi at Air Force Station, Palam
1640 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US President’s official itinerary in India.

Statement by the President on Diwali

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Tomorrow, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, here in America and around the world, will celebrate the holiday of Diwali – the festival of … Original article on : Statement by the President on Diwali.

Remarks by the President After a Cabinet Meeting

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CPI (M) seeks removal of A Raja from Cabinet for 2G scam

NEW DELHI – The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday demanded removal of A Raja from the Union Cabinet for his alleged involvement in the 2G telecom scam.

Senior CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury, addressing a news conference in New Delhi, here … Original source on Gaea Times at : CPI (M) seeks removal of A Raja from Cabinet for 2G scam.

Guess who is going for PM’s Obama dinner?

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her son and party general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Bollywood veterans Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar and academic Najeeb Jung are among those invited for the private dinner Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is hosting for US President Barack Obama on Sunday.

Manmohan …. Read the original article  : Guess who is going for PM’s Obama dinner?.

Election fraud complaint lodged against Myanmar junta party

YANGON – The proxy party of Myanmar’s military rulers has been accused of illegally collecting advance votes for a general election to be held this weekend, sources said Thursday.

The National Unity Party (NUP) registered a complaint with the election commission against the pro-junta Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), alleging that the USDP illegally … Read : Election fraud complaint lodged against Myanmar junta party.

India, Maldives to strenthen bilateral ties (Lead, superseding previous story)

NEW DELHI – India and the Maldives Thursday discussed ways to further strengthen their multifaceted relations, particularly in areas like health, education and investment.

“Both the dignitaries discussed bilateral issues relating to manpower, particularly in the health and education sectors, investment opportunities, increasing the volume of trade with the states in southern India, aquaculture, export …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India, Maldives to strenthen bilateral ties (Lead, superseding previous story).