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Barack Obama says China, US ‘partners not rivals’
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged a “positive, cooperative and comprehensive” relationship with China, after talks with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao in Beijing. Obama said he told China that all minorities should enjoy human rights and urged China ... Read More »
India signs nuclear pact with Argentina, 7th since NSG waiver
India and Argentina signed an agreement in civil nuclear cooperation and nine other pacts with a desire to establish strategic partnership. The agreements were signed after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Argentine President Cristina Fernando de Kirchner ... Read More »
US President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Thousands feared dead in Indonesia earthquake
Indonesia said on Thursday it expected the death toll from a massive earthquake to climb into the thousands, as rescue workers dug with their bare hands to reach those trapped under rubble. The first flights laden with food, medicine and ... Read More »
President Pratibha Patil takes credit for farm loan waiver
In a move that is likely to raise hackles of the Congress top brass, a presidential aide recently credited UPA government’s farm loan waiver to President Pratibha Patil. Secretary to the President Christy Fernandez recently said that Patil was keenly ... Read More »
President to visit Udaipur today
Udaipur, June 30 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will arrive here on a one-day visit today to unveil the statue of Maharana Pratap at the newly constructed international airport terminal. The President will be accompanied by her husband Dr. Devi Singh ... Read More »
Both Houses to discuss Motion of Thanks today
New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): Both Houses will discuss the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address today. Former Union Minister Girija Vyas and senior Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi will begin discussions in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya ... Read More »
President stresses on “zero-tolerance” towards terrorism
New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Thursday said internal security will remain the thrust area of the government with “zero-tolerance” towards terrorism and will tackle it in a “time-bound” manner. “The Government has already prepared a detailed ... Read More »
President to address joint sitting of Parliament today
New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will address the joint parliamentary session of both Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha today. The President is also expected to unveil the government’s agenda for the year ahead in tune with ... Read More »
Gavit takes over as Pro-tem Speaker, Parliament members take oath
New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Manikrao Gavit, senior most member of the Lok Sabha, was appointed as Pro-tem Speaker by President Pratibha Patil on Monday. Gavit was administered oath by the President in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime ... Read More »
Using wives and daughters to pay off debts not on, says Malaysian Indian Congress
Kuala Lumpur, May 29 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Business Association president P. Sivakumar has called on the federal government to intervene and stop the heinous practice of offering wives and daughters to loan sharks as exchange for repayment of debts. Sivakumar ... Read More »
Bush misses Air Force One, White House food after leaving office
London, May 29 (ANI): Former US President George W Bush misses flying on Air Force One, eating meals prepared by the White House kitchen staff and drawing inspiration from his encounters with US military personnel. The often-tearful meetings with relatives ... Read More »
MPs’ scam prompts Obama’s bro-in-law to pitch himself as a Tory candidate
London, May 29 (ANI): US President Barack Obama’s British-based brother-in-law has put himself up as a Conservative candidate for the next general election, following the controversy over lawmakers’ expenses. Ian Manners, who married the US president’s sister, is so ... Read More »
Brit models super bowl for Obama’s pooch on the White House
London, May 29 (ANI): A 41-year-old Brit has created a super bowl for U.S. President Barack Obama’s pet Bo. Natalie, of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, crafted the special dog’s bowl at the President’s request. She was stunned when Obama made an order ... Read More »