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Obama,GOP battle to frame 2012 fight : State of the Union »
The central theme of President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night was the notion that in America, everybody deserves a fair shake – and that his policies will help make sure they have one. The central theme of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels’ Republican response was that Mr. Obama has shown himself to [...]
Lokpal Bill ready to be tabled in Parliament »
New Delhi: The anti-graft Lokpal Bill is ready to be tabled in the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning August 1 and will be presented to the Cabinet next week, the Government said on Friday. “The Lokpal bill is ready. It will be placed before the cabinet next week,” Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V [...]
Cash-for-vote scam: Delhi Police to quiz Amar Singh today »
Taking forward its probe in the cash-for-votes scam, Delhi Police is all set to grill Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh on Friday for his alleged role in the sensational case. Singh, the then general secretary of Samajwadi Party, is accused of sending bribe money to win over three BJP. The decision to call Singh for [...]
Bill to Raise US Debt Ceiling Advances – For Now »
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill tying an increase in the federal borrowing limit to deep spending cuts, limits on future spending, and a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. The Republican-sponsored measure is expected to fail in the Democratically-controlled Senate, leaving the United States without a clear path to deficit [...]
Philippine MPs to visit disputed Spratly islands »
Five Philippine congressmen are set to visit the disputed Spratly islands on Wednesday, reigniting a territorial row in the South China Sea. China has said the planned trip by the lawmakers could damage bilateral ties. China and the Philippines are among six nations which claim the islands. Earlier Indonesia’s president said nations should agree a [...]
Murdochs apologise, testify to being humbled »
LONDON: James Murdoch has apologized for phone hacking at the News of the World newspaper owner by his father Rupert’s media empire. James Murdoch told British lawmakers that “these actions do not live up to the standards our company aspires to.” The two men are being grilled before an appearance by their former UK newspaper [...]
Cash-for-vote scam: Delhi Police notice to former BJP worker »
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Expanding its probe in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, the Delhi Police today issued a notice to former BJP worker Suhail Hindustani asking him to join investigations while seeking Home Ministry”s views and directions on questioning MPs Amar Singh and Ashok Argal in the case. While a letter was sent to [...]
