News about Indian Politics
Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov.25 (ANI): Foreign and external affairs ministers of all eight SAARC nations are attending the 36th meeting of the regional grouping’s Council of Ministers in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Nov.25 (ANI): Three opposition parties called for a suspension of the Question Hour on the second day of the month-long Winter Session of Parliament on Tuesday over a demand for the repatriation of black money, and for introduction of amendments to the proposed Insurance Bill, and the appointment of the next CBI chief.
Kolkata, Nov. 25 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday summoned noted painter Subhaprasanna in the Saradha chit fund scam.
New Delhi, Nov. 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that developing close relations with India’s neighbours is a key priority of his government, ahead of his planned visit to Kathmandu this afternoon to attend the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, (SAARC) Summit.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration outlined steps Monday to improve its security and air traffic control backup systems following the sabotage of a suburban Chicago air traffic control center that disrupted travel nationwide — but said widespread upgrades will require money from Congress.
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Douglas Busvine JAIPUR (Reuters) – The reformist government that many Indians and free-market flag-bearers had hoped would emerge after this year’s election isn’t in New Delhi – at least not yet. It’s a dusty day’s drive to the southwest. Rajasthan, derided as a poverty-stricken laggard, has taken the lead on structural reforms that, their backers argue, could also help Asia’s No.3 economy as a whole to attract business and employ a fast-growing workforce. …
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior Republicans insisted on Monday that the U.S. Congress should have the chance to weigh in on any final nuclear agreement with Iran, and some said the extension of the talks must be coupled with increased sanctions. Senators John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte, three of the party’s leading foreign policy voices, said in a statement that they view Iran’s insistence on having any enrichment program as problematic and warned that a “bad deal” with Iran would start a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. …
By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday, leaving under pressure as President Barack Obama faces critical national security challenges, including fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and revising plans to exit Afghanistan. It was the first major change to Obama’s Cabinet since his Democrats were routed in midterm elections three weeks ago, and Republicans, who took over the Senate and now control both houses of Congress, are looking to bring changes. …
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – John Boehner, who leads Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, said on Monday that the selection of a replacement for Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense must be accompanied by a new look at U.S. military policies. “This personnel change must be part of a larger re-thinking of our strategy to confront the threats we face abroad, especially the threat posed by the rise of ISIL,” Boehner, the House speaker, said in a statement, signaling a potential tough tone by Republicans in Congress on the appointment. …
By Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The main opposition Congress party signalled on Monday it could support government legislation to liberalise the insurance industry, a long-delayed reform expected to help improve investor confidence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed in August to lift the cap on foreign investment in insurance ventures from 26 percent to 49 percent, but the opposition blocked the move in the upper house of parliament, where he lacks a majority. …
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