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  • Tough Times for Obama, But It Could Be Worse

    While critics continue to blast U.S. President Barack Obama over the economy, this week also saw a couple of added gripes. First there is the controversy surrounding the president’s statements in support of a Muslim group’s legal right to build a mosque just blocks from New York’s Ground Zero. Then on Wednesday an Associated Press […]

    Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Has “No Proliferation Threat”: U.S.

    Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant has “no proliferation threat,” the U.S. State Department said Saturday. The department also said the plant showed that Iran does not need to be able to enrich nuclear fuel by itself, according to news reports here. The construction of Bushehr nuclear plant began in 1975 by German companies, but was halted […]

    Melamine-laced Milk Powder Seized Again

    Chinese authorities have seized more than 100 tonnes of contaminated milk powder in the north of the country, in a return of the food safety problems that first surfaced two years ago. A total of 103 tonnes of milk powder from four dairy brands in Hebei, Shanxi and Tianjin were found to be laced with […]

    Yamuna crosses danger mark, people evacuated

    The water level of Yamuna River has crossed the danger level due to incessant rains in New Delhi in the last three days, forcing the government to evacuate people living in low-lying areas along its bank. The river crossed the danger level of 204.83 metres on Friday evening and now it is flowing 11 cm […]

    B’desh to hounour Indira Gandhi for her support in 1971 war

    Bangladesh will confer a special honour on late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for her “immense” support in its struggle for liberation on the country’s 40th Independence Day next year. Gandhi will be honoured as part of a government plan to acknowledge the role of foreign nationals in the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistani forces, […]

    Women’s bill to be brought in LS soon: Govt

    The much-awaited women’s reservation bill will be brought to the Lok Sabha soon while the amendments to the proposed bill are required to meet the demands of various parties. “The Women’s Reservation Bill will be a reality soon under the Chairmanship of Madam Speaker. Any amendment will also be taken up at a subsequent period. […]

    Bill to provide voting rights to NRIs

    A bill to provide voting rights to Indians living abroad was introduced in Rajya Sabha on Saturday, with the government saying it would enable NRIs to participate in their home country’s democratic process, which was their “legitimate” wish. Moving the Representation of People (Amendment) Bill 2010, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily explained the details regarding […]

    PM unveils call centre ‘Udyami Helpline’ for MSMEs

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday inaugurated a call centre ‘Udyami Helpline’, which will provide information about business possibilities and loan facilities to entrepreneurs keen on setting up small units. After inaugurating the helpline, the Prime Minister said this initiative would help in expanding the outreach of support provided under the various schemes and programmes […]

    Israel, Palestinians to resume “direct talks” on 2nd Sept

    After a gap of 20 months, Israel and Palestinians will resume direct talks in Washington on 2nd September, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced, a development dubbed as a step toward easing tensions in the West Asia. “After proximity talks and consultations with both sides, on behalf of the US government I’ve invited […]

    NATO to airlift relief supplies from Europe to flood-hit Pak

    NATO has announced plans for a large-scale airlift of relief supplies from Europe for the survivors of the devastating floods in Pakistan, as donors pledged more assistance after a slow start of aid efforts. German NATO General Egon Ramms said Friday that the alliance could deliver up to 500 tonnes of aid material a week […]