Political News – Newsletter for November 17, 2010

PM should reply to Supreme Court’s remarks, says Advani

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should reply to the Supreme Court’s observation on his “silence” on a plea seeking action against A. Raja, who quit as communications and IT minister earlier this week, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani said Wednesday.

Stepping up the attack on the government on the 2G … Read more »»».

Raja ignored Prime Minister’s advice, says CAG

NEW DELHI – The Comptroller and Auditor General report has said that the then Telecom Minister A Raja had ignored the advice of the Prime Minister besides those of ministries of Law and Finance in the 2G spectrum allocation and caused a huge revenue loss to the Government.

The Deputy CAG Rekha Gupta said that … Original article on : Raja ignored Prime Minister’s advice, says CAG.

Manmohan Singh on role of Comptroller and Auditor General organization

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said to ensure transparency in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) be permitted to look into the books of these infrastructure schemes.

Addressing the gathering at the inaugural function of the celebrations of 150th anniversary of the institution of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Manmohan Singh on role of Comptroller and Auditor General organization.

Why is DMK opposing JPC on 2G spectrum, asks Jayalalithaa

CHENNAI – Opposing a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum scandal shows that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK supremo M. Karunanidhi lacks confidence in alliance partner Congress, AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa said Wednesday.

“As far as we are concerned a JPC comprising of senior members of parliament from various political parties …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Why is DMK opposing JPC on 2G spectrum, asks Jayalalithaa.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Engaged

WALES (GaeaTimes.com)- Congratulatory messages have been pouring in to the royal family of England after it was announced yesterday that Prince Williams of Wales is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton (Catherine Middleton). The statement read that Prince of Wales is “delighted” to announce the engagement news. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William’s grandmother … Original article on : Prince William And Kate Middleton Engaged.

UNSC seat for India not linked with NPT: US

WASHINGTON – The United States says it does not see its support for India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council at odds with New Delhi’s refusal to sign two nuclear treaties.

“Well, we don’t see those as being at odds,” State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley told reporters Tuesday when asked to … Read more : UNSC seat for India not linked with NPT: US.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/16/10

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

Mark C. Alexander, Member, J. William Fulbright …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Statement by the Press Secretary, 11/16/10

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At the request of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader John Boehner due to scheduling conflicts in organizing their caucuses, the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Statement by the Press Secretary, 11/16/10.

Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Upcoming NATO and EU Summits in Lisbon, Portugal

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Via Conference Call … Read : Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Upcoming NATO and EU Summits in Lisbon, Portugal.

Readout of the President’s Meeting with Representatives of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Today

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In an Oval Office meeting today, the President and leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, …. Read the original article  : Readout of the President’s Meeting with Representatives of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Today.

Statement from the Vice President on the New START Treaty

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Failure to pass the New START Treaty this year would endanger our national security. Without ratification of this Treaty, we will have no Americans …. Read the original article  : Statement from the Vice President on the New START Treaty.

Remarks by the President in Awarding the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta

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East Room … Original article on : Remarks by the President in Awarding the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta.

Presidential Proclamation???American Education Week

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      Education is essential to our success as both a people and a Nation.  During American Education Week, we rededicate ourselves to providing a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

First Lady’s Chief of Staff Susan Sher to return to Chicago after Two Years of Service

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The Office of the First Lady announced today that Susan Sher, Chief of Staff to Mrs. Obama, will be returning to Chicago after the …. Read the original article  : here.

World has accepted Kashmir as bilateral dispute: India

NEW DELHI – India Tuesday said the international community has widely accepted that Kashmir is a “bilateral issue” between it and Pakistan.

“We have and are prepared to have consultations and discussions on all bilateral issues with Pakistan. This position of India is widely accepted and appreciated by members of the international community,” external affairs … Read more »»».

Guilty officials to face action in housing scam: Ajit Pawar

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Tuesday said action would be initiated against retired or serving bureaucrats if they are indicted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Adarsh housing society scam.

“The CBI has also begun a serious probe into the matter, and it will expose the roles played by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Guilty officials to face action in housing scam: Ajit Pawar.

BJP, CPI-M seek reply from PM on apex court’s observation

NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday sought an answer from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the Supreme Court’s observation on his “silence” on a plea seeking action against the then communications minister A. Raja over the 2G spectrum scam.

“The prime minister is dutybound … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BJP, CPI-M seek reply from PM on apex court’s observation.

Don’t shy away from house probe, Jayalalithaa tells UPA

CHENNAI – Pressing for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum scam, AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday wondered why was the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), including the DMK, shying from such an inquiry.

In a statement issued here, Jayalalithaa said: “If all the alliance partners of the UPA, barring the DMK … Original article on : Don’t shy away from house probe, Jayalalithaa tells UPA.

Spectrum row continues as apex court frowns on PM’s silence (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – The political crisis over the 2G spectrum allotment scam deepened Tuesday with parliament adjourned for the fourth successive day following opposition protests, and the Supreme Court taking an exception to the 15-month inaction” and silence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over a letter regarding the charges against then telecom minister A. Raja.

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Railways not responsible for elephant deaths: Mamata

KOLKATA – Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said her department was not responsible for the increasing incidents of elephant deaths after being hit by trains in north Bengal.

“It’s unfortunate that elephants have got killed. But the railways is not responsible. We had no prior information from the West Bengal Forest … Original source on Gaea Times at : Railways not responsible for elephant deaths: Mamata.