Political News – Newsletter for November 10, 2010

Chavan’s job may herald changes in government, Congress

NEW DELHI – New faces are likely in the Congress and the government following the appointment of central minister Prithviraj Chavan as the next chief minister of Maharshtra, party sources said Wednesday.

Chavan, 64, shouldered key responsibilities both in the party and the government, which party leaders said was a sign of trust he enjoyed …. Original article  : Chavan’s job may herald changes in government, Congress.

Cameron to urge China for democracy, free media and independent courts

BEIJING – British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a high-profile state visit to Beijing, would reportedly use a public speech to urge China for organising democratic elections, a free media and independent courts, which are vital for a modern economy.

“If …. Original article  : Cameron to urge China for democracy, free media and independent courts.

RSS holds nationwide protests against Hindu terror tag

NEW DELHI – Hundreds of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activists, led by their top leaders, Wednesday staged protests in several places across India against the central government’s alleged “political conspiracy” to link the group to terror activities.

Protests were held in various state capitals and district headquarters, RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav told IANS.
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CBI probe detrimental for Army: Jaswant Singh

NEW DELHI – Even as Defence Minister A.K. Antony ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the multi-crore Adarsh housing society scam, former defence minister Jaswant Singh Wednesday said the probe will be detrimental for the army.

“Personally, I am totally and absolutely opposed to senior officers of the rank of chief of … Original source on Gaea Times at : CBI probe detrimental for Army: Jaswant Singh.

Sharad Pawar supports Prithviraj Chavan as Maharashtra Chief Minister

MUMBAI – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday endorsed the selection of Prithviraj Chavan as new Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Talking to reporters here, Pawar said: “Prithviraj is a good, sober man and I hope he will do good work and will definitely revive Maharashtra.”

Describing Chavan’s selection as the new Chief Minister as “good” … Original article on : Sharad Pawar supports Prithviraj Chavan as Maharashtra Chief Minister.

China, Britain cooperation outweighs competition: Hu Jintao

BEIJING – Chinese President Hu Jintao Wednesday said cooperation was stronger than competition between China and Britain as both the two economies were compatible.

Hu made the remarks while meeting visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron in the Great Hall of the People in downtown Beijing, Xinhua reported.
Hu noted that Cameron, the youngest … Original article on : China, Britain cooperation outweighs competition: Hu Jintao.

Prithviraj Chavan Named New Maharashtra CM

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Following the resignation of Ashok Chavan, the union government has named Prithviraj Chavan as the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The formal announcement came today morning after Pranab Mukherjee addressed the media following a meeting with the Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi and Defense Minister AK Antony. Pranab Mukherjee said that … Read more : Prithviraj Chavan Named New Maharashtra CM.

Tussle over devolution of five Pakistan ministries

ISLAMABAD – The provincial governments have locked horns with the federal government in Pakistan over transfer of powers of five ministries and greater autonomy to the provinces.

The 18th amendment to the Pakistani constitution was passed in July this year, making it obligatory for the federal government to devolve those ministries to the [..] Read the original article: here.

Vladimir Putin is cold-blooded, reveals George W Bush in tell-all

LONDON – North Korea’s Kim Jongil is a food-hurling tantrum thrower, Jacques Chirac of France likes to lecture, Tony Blair is a stalwart friend, and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is “cold-blooded”-these are some of the revelations former US President George W Bush has made in his new book.

Bush’s ‘Decision Points,’ has packed his eight … Read more >>>.

PM leaves for Seoul, cautions against protectionist sentiments

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has cautioned against protectionist sentiments, saying that it is in India’s interest to have an “open, stable and rule-based” international economic environment in all matters including trade and investment flows. “

Dr. Singh, who left for South Korea on Wednesday to attend the G-20 Summit, in his departure …. Source article  : PM leaves for Seoul, cautions against protectionist sentiments.

Chavan says “highly honoured and humbled” in taking over as 17th Maharashtra CM

NEW DELHI – Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Parliamentary Affairs, Prithviraj Chavan, on Wednesday said that he was humbled and honoured to be asked by Congress president Sonia Gandhi to take charge as the 17th chief minister of Maharashtra.

“This morning, Mr. … Read more »»».

Prithviraj Chavan will revive Maharashtra: Pawar

NEW DELHI – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar Wednesday said that he fully backed the choice of Prithviraj Chavan as the new chief minister of Maharashtra and added that he would revive the state.

“It is a good selection, he will revive Maharashtra,” Pawar told reporters outside parliament.
“He will have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Prithviraj Chavan will revive Maharashtra: Pawar.

US rallying others against China, says daily

BEIJING – The US encourages Asian countries to rally against China, cautioned a Chinese daily and added: “As the major target of US smart power, China has to be on guard.”

Global Times said in an editorial Wednesday: “The US economy has been struggling in the past few years. Yet, the concept of `smart power’ …. Source article  : US rallying others against China, says daily.

India for UNSC: China willing to negotiate

BEIJING – China was willing to negotiate with other UN member states, including India, on the UN Security Council reform, a foreign ministry official here has said while reacting to US President Barack Obama’s support to New Delhi’s bid for permanent membership of the council.

Hong Lei, a spokesman, Tuesday told a press conference …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Post telegrams seeking Raja’s sack, Jayalalithaa tells people

CHENNAI – AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday called upon Indians to send one-line telegrams to President Pratibha Patil demanding the dismissal of tainted union Telecom Minister A. Raja, who belongs to arch rival DMK.

In a statement here Wednesday, Jayalalithaa said according to the the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the allotment of 2G … Read more >>>.

I accept Maharashtra CM’s role with humility: Prithviraj Chavan

NEW DELHI – Union minister Prithviraj Chavan said Wednesday that he was “highly honoured and humbled” Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s decision to make him the next chief minister of Maharashtra, which was conveyed to him by Defence Minister A.K.Antony in the morning.

The minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said he …. Source article  : I accept Maharashtra CM’s role with humility: Prithviraj Chavan.

India for UNSC: Pakistan conveys disappointment to US envoy

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has conveyed its disappointment to the US ambassador here over its support to India as permanent member in the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Conveying Pakistan’s concern, Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir told Ambassador Cameron Munter that the move could have serious repercussions for the conflict-ridden region and reform of the world body, … Original source on Gaea Times at : India for UNSC: Pakistan conveys disappointment to US envoy.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

NEW DELHI – An uproar by opposition MPs over the Telecom Minister A. Raja’s alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum scam saw the Lok Sabha being adjourned till 12 noon Wednesday, the second day of the winter session.

The house opened with opposition MPs disrupting question hour over the issue.
–Indo-Asians News Service
…. Original article  : Lok Sabha adjourned till noon.

Border settlement key issue between India, Bangladesh: Envoy

AGARTALA – Resolving the long-pending boundary disputes between India and Bangladesh is the core issue between the two neighbours, Bangladesh High Commissioner Tariq A. Karim said Wednesday.

“Besides the 6.5-km disputed boundary, there are undemarcated enclaves and adverse possession of land along the border with India and Bangladesh,” Karim told IANS.
“There are borders which … Read : Border settlement key issue between India, Bangladesh: Envoy.

Prithviraj Chavan: low-profile technocrat is new man for Maharashtra (Profile)

MUMBAI – A technocrat with a clean, non-controversial image, a low-profile leader and a man who enjoys the confidence of the top Congress leadership — that’s how colleagues describe Prithviraj Chavan, who is set to be the new chief minister of Maharashtra.

Born March 17, 1946 into a Marathi family in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Chavan …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Prithviraj Chavan: low-profile technocrat is new man for Maharashtra (Profile).