Political News – Newsletter for January 19, 2011

Alagiri open to accepting DMK party post

CHENNAI – Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK’s leader and union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri Wednesday said he would not demand any party post but would accept one if given.

Alagiri, also the DMK’s South Zone organising secretary, was answering a question on whether he would be offered a bigger responsibility by the DMK party … Original article on : Alagiri open to accepting DMK party post.

Munda files nomination for Kharsawa by-poll

RANCHI – Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda of the Bharatiya janata Party (BJP) Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the Kharsawa assembly by-poll scheduled Feb 10.

Munda filed his nomination at the sub-divisional office in Kharsawa. He was accompanied by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief and chairman of the steering committee of the ruling … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Munda files nomination for Kharsawa by-poll.

Trinamool working with Maoists, Buddhadeb tells PM, Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P. Chidambaram here to discuss the political violence in his state, and said the Trinamool Congress was openly working with Maoists.

“This morning I have met Chidambaram and right now I am coming from the prime minister’s …. Source  : Trinamool working with Maoists, Buddhadeb tells PM, Chidambaram.

Kashmir interlocutors ask BJP to reconsider flag hoisting plan

JAMMU – Three interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday made a forceful plea to the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) to “reconsider” its decision to hoist the national tricolour in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk.

Briefing media about their fourth visit of the state, the interlocutors said they were making this suggestion because of the situation in …. Source article  : Kashmir interlocutors ask BJP to reconsider flag hoisting plan.

Cabinet Reshuffle To Take Place

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The ruling UPA government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is going to witness its first cabinet reshuffle post its win in 2009. The change is meant for revamping the image of the government which is massively hit by a number of scams and poor performance of existing ministers that are …. Source  : Cabinet Reshuffle To Take Place.

Dick Cheney On “The Today Show”

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Dick Cheney, the former Vice President of United States, who is again back to the public eye after his heart surgery appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show” show on Tuesday. The former Vice President gave an exclusive interview, where he spoke about the present political condition, criticized President Barack Obama’s administration and …. Original article  : Dick Cheney On “The Today Show”.

Cabinet urges governor not to sanction Yeddyurappa’s prosecution

BANGALORE – Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj had made up his mind to grant sanction to prosecute Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa over land scam charges after Jan 26, a cabinet minister revealed Wednesday.

“The governor had told Yeddyurappa on Dec 31 that he has no option but to grant sanction for prosecution and he would do …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BJP’s flag-hoisting march: Omar meets Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met union Home Minister P. Chidambaram here Wednesday ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) march to Srinagar’s Lal Chowk to hoist the tricolour on the Republic Day against the state government’s wishes.

The two leaders also discussed the road ahead for the …. Source article  : BJP’s flag-hoisting march: Omar meets Chidambaram.

We will win on sea of development and peace: Assam CM Tarun Gogoi (Interview)

GUWAHATI – Assam’s ruling Congress will bank on the twin mantras of “development and peace” to win the upcoming assembly elections for the third consecutive term, says Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, exuding confidence that the people of the state will vouch for his governance once again.

“We are not basing our optimism on mere rhetoric …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : We will win on sea of development and peace: Assam CM Tarun Gogoi (Interview).

India gears up to new diplomatic challenges at UN

NEW DELHI – From reaching out to smaller nations to taking up positions that it has not done so far, India’s external affairs ministry is gearing up to cope with the diplomatic challenges of high visibility and constant pressure of being part of the United Nations Security Council after a gap of nearly two decades.

… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India gears up to new diplomatic challenges at UN.

Cherie Blair ‘tried to use taxpayers’ money to buy ???3,500 Swedish bed’

LONDON – Barely a month after former British Prime Minister Tony Blair took charge, his wife Cherie tried to buy a luxury 3,500-pound bed for the family’s Downing Street apartment using the taxpayers’ money.

According to Blair’s former spin doctor Alastair Campbell, the Blairs agreed to pay for it themselves only after details of … Original article on : Cherie Blair ‘tried to use taxpayers’ money to buy ???3,500 Swedish bed’.

Feverish speculation ahead of reshuffle Wednesday evening

NEW DELHI – Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily was amongst the leaders who called on Congress president Sonia Gandhi Wednesday as speculation intensified over the reshuffle of ministries by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later in the day.

The reshuffle Wednesday evening would be the first since the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-II government was installed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Feverish speculation ahead of reshuffle Wednesday evening.

BJP campaign over corruption and price rise

NEW DELHI – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has came out all guns blazing against Central Government over the various graft allegations and the spiraling prices of the vegetables.

Addressing the media here, BJP Spokesperson, Ravi Shankar Prasad lashed out the ruling coalition for allegedly shielding the appointment of tainted bureaucrat P. J. Thomas as the Central … Original article on : BJP campaign over corruption and price rise.

Contradictions are manifest in utterances of BJP: Manish Tiwari

NEW DELHI – Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress party spokesperson Manish Tiwari has said that contradictions are manifested in utterances of BJP.

Addressing media here on Tuesday, Tiwari said that BJP’s utterances smack political opportunism.

“The contradictions are manifest in utterances of the BJP. On one hand you accuse the Congress of lowering the dignity of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Contradictions are manifest in utterances of BJP: Manish Tiwari.

Kashmir all set to stop BJP marchers from entering state

JAMMU – Jammu and Kashmir has made all preparations to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party activists from entering the state, highly placed official sources said here.

The marchers, who started from Kolkata Jan 12 for Srinagar to hoist the national tricolor in the city’s Lal Chowk Jan 26, will be stopped at Lakhanpur, the entry …. Read the original article  : Kashmir all set to stop BJP marchers from entering state.

Buddhadeb meets Chidambaram, discusses Bengal violence

NEW DELHI – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Wednesday met union Home Minister P. Chidambaram here to discuss the violence between Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the Trinamool Congress workers in the state.

Bhattacharjee later told reporters outside North Block that he had a good meeting with Chidambaram.
The union home ministry … Read more : Buddhadeb meets Chidambaram, discusses Bengal violence.

Sargent Shriver Dies At 95

MARYLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- The founder of peace corps, and renowned congressman, Sargent Shriver left for the heavenly abode in Maryland, at the age of 95. He was admitted to a Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, on Sunday, where he left his breathe.
He has been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease since 2003, but his condition started deteriorating ever … Original article on : Sargent Shriver Dies At 95.

Female politician ‘organized lesbian romps for Berlusconi’

LONDON – A female politician, Nicole Minetti, has been accused of organizing girls for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

It has been claimed that women paid to have sex with Berlusconi dressed in nurse and police uniforms and performed stripteases at parties.

The damaging allegations emerged in court documents, which are part of a probe into Berlusconi, … Read more : Female politician ‘organized lesbian romps for Berlusconi’.

Omar Abdullah meets Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in the capital Wednesday, days after the central government announced a 25 percent reduction in security forces in the troubled state.

Abdullah also raised the issue of Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) rally to Srinagar and national flag hoisting Jan …. Original article  : Omar Abdullah meets Chidambaram.

Indian diplomat recalled after Air India flight incident

NEW DELHI/UNITED NATIONS – The external affairs ministry has recalled Indian diplomat Alok Ranjan Jha for allegedly misbehaving with a passenger on an Air India flight to New York and will decide on disciplinary action after he returns home.

He has been recalled. The ministry will take action after an internal inquiry, an informed … Read more »».