Political News – Newsletter for November 26, 2010

Pay attention to your scam-ridden party, Mayawati tells Sonia

LUCKNOW – Sonia Gandhi should pay attention to her own party that was “full of scams”, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said Friday while hitting out at the Congress president for her remarks on “rampant corruption” in the state.

In a statement issued a day after Gandhi’s rally in Allahabad, Mayawati lashed out at [..] Read the original article: here.

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack: Promises Not Kept

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Home Minister P Chidambaram said in a statement today that Pakistan had failed to keep its promise to bring to justice the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The Home Minister also said that he hoped that Pakistan will understand its responsibility as a nation and take action against …. Read the original article  : 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack: Promises Not Kept.

India asks Sri Lanka to launch dialogue for political settlement

COLOMBO – India Friday pressed Sri Lanka to launch a structured dialogue to address issues related to rehabilitation of those displaced by the war and a political settlement, and Colombo promised that all homeless Tamils will be resettled by the end of the year.

India and Sri Lanka also signed a credit arrangement for …. Read the original article  : India asks Sri Lanka to launch dialogue for political settlement.

Jagan discusses strategy with loyalists as some drift away

HYDERABAD – Congress MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy Friday went into a huddle with his loyalists to discuss the latest political developments in the state and chalk out strategy in the wake of Kiran Kumar Reddy becoming the new chief minister.

Some former ministers in the Rosaiah cabinet and at least 15 legislators called on Jagan, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jagan discusses strategy with loyalists as some drift away.

Krishna meets Sri Lankan President

COLOMBO – India’s External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday called on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to discuss various issues of bilateral interest, a media report said.

Krishna is here on a three-day official visit.
Officials of the two countries Friday signed an agreement where India offered $416 million for Sri Lanka’s northern railway development … Read more : Krishna meets Sri Lankan President.

NC-Congress coordination panel to meet Sunday

JAMMU – The National Conference and Congress coordination committee in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to meet here Sunday to smoothen differences that have cropped up between the two ruling alliance partners.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, however, is not likely to attend the meeting, sources in the National Conference told IANS.
The National Conference will …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

NC-Congress coordination panel to meet Sunday

JAMMU – The National Conference and Congress coordination committee in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to meet here Sunday to smoothen differences that have cropped up between the two ruling alliance partners.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, however, is not likely to attend the meeting, sources in the National Conference told IANS.
The National Conference will …. Read the original article  : here.

No ‘politics of vote’ in Assam, says Varun Gandhi

GUWAHATI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) kicked off its campaign for next year’s assembly elections in Assam, with MP Varun Gandhi claiming his party would desist from indulging in politics for votes.

We are not fighting against the Congress o0r the AGP (Asom Gana Parishad) but instead fighting against poverty, corruption and for the … Read : No ‘politics of vote’ in Assam, says Varun Gandhi.

Parliament adjourned again after 26/11 tributes (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Sticking to pattern, both houses of parliament were adjourned for the 11th successive day Friday with noisy opposition demanding a parliamentary probe into the 2G spectrum allotment scam. The uproar began immediately after a remembrance for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

As opposition protests erupted in the Lok Sabha, …. Source article  : Parliament adjourned again after 26/11 tributes (Second Lead).

Parliament adjourned after tributes to 26/11 victims

NEW DELHI – Like the last 11 days, both houses of parliament were adjourned with noisy protests by the opposition members demanding a parliamentary probe into the 2G spectrum allotment scam. The uproar began immediately after a remembrance for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

As opposition protests erupted in the Lok Sabha, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Parliament adjourned after tributes to 26/11 victims.

UN chief of staff to visit Myanmar

YANGON – The chief of staff of the UN secretary general was to visit Myanmar over the weekend to meet opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians, officials said Friday.

“Vijay Nambiar will arrive in Yangon on Saturday via Bangkok for a two-day visit,” a senior government official told DPA on condition of [..] Read the original article: here.

Govt. pledges to redouble efforts to bring 26/11 attack perpetrators to justice

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday said that his Government would redouble efforts to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack to justice.

In a statement issued on the second anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, Dr Singh said: “We will never succumb to the designs of our enemies. We pledge …. Original article  : Govt. pledges to redouble efforts to bring 26/11 attack perpetrators to justice.

Parliament adjourned after 26/11 tributes

NEW DELHI – Sticking to the pattern of the last 11 days, both houses of parliament were adjourned till 12 noon as opposition members pursued their demand for a parliamentary probe into the 2008 2G spectrum allotment. The uproar in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha began immediately after a remembrance for the victims …. Read the original article  : Parliament adjourned after 26/11 tributes.

Nitish set to take oath, thousands pour in

PATNA – The stage was set and thousands of people Friday started gathering at the sprawling Gandhi Maidan here to witness Nitish Kumar take oath as Bihar’s chief minister for a second consecutive term after a historic win in assembly polls.

Nitish Kumar did not want to be sworn in at Raj Bhavan – the …. Source article  : Nitish set to take oath, thousands pour in.

EU asks India, China to stop supporting Myanmar junta

BRUSSELS – The European Union Parliament has asked China, India and Russia to stop supporting the junta regime in Myanmar and exert pressure on the government to bring positive change in the country.

The parliament Thursday adopted a resolution welcoming the recent release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi but expressed concern about her …. Original source  : EU asks India, China to stop supporting Myanmar junta.

Dikshit attacks lieutenant governor

NEW DELHI – Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna was Thursday attacked by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and the ruling Congress legislators for his “encroachment” upon the rights of the government led by her.

The attack comes in the backdrop of his refusal to give assent to the Delhi cabinet’s decision on fixing land rates in …. Original article  : Dikshit attacks lieutenant governor.

UAE, Britain sign nuclear cooperation agreement

ABU DHABI – The UAE and Britain have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, it was announced Thursday.

UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and British Foreign Secretary William Hague signed the agreement at the Emirates Palace hotel here.
Sheikh Abdullah and Hague also signed two memorandums of understanding on consular matters …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : UAE, Britain sign nuclear cooperation agreement.

BJP, Congress in shouting match in Delhi assembly

NEW DELHI – The ruling Congress angrily protested when opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members shouted slogans against UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi while being marshalled out from the Delhi Assembly Thursday.

The BJP members raised slogans against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over the Commonwealth Games and said expenditure to …. Original article  : BJP, Congress in shouting match in Delhi assembly.

Chidambaram releases video featuring IAS topper from Kashmir

NEW DELHI – Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday released a video entitled Ray of Hope, which features Shah Faesal, an Indian Administrative Service entrance exam topper from Jammu and Kashmir, and highlights the importance of peace, communal harmony and national integration.

The video, released on the occasion of Flag Day, has been prepared …. Read the original article  : Chidambaram releases video featuring IAS topper from Kashmir.

Iraqi president assigns al-Maliki the task of government formation

BAGHDAD – Iraqi President Jalal al-Talabani Thursday officially assigned Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki the task of forming a new government, Iraqi news agencies reported.

Al-Maliki, head of the Shi’ite National Alliance, has 30 days to form a government comprised of groups which spent eight months reaching an agreement on how to allocate the country’s leadership [..] Read the original article: here.