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In India,
upper house in parliament approves
historical women's Bill to reserve
third of all seats in national parliament
In India, country's upper house of national parliament has approved
historical women's Bill to reserve a third of all seats in the
national parliament, news reports said.
Reportedly the Bill was passed with 186 members of the 245-seat
house voting in favour. One member voted against and several smaller
parties boycotted the move.
According to news reports, it will be tabled in the lower house
a later date. An overwhelming majority there support the move,
news reports said.
The Bill was introduced on Monday amid uproar from opponent MPs
saying it would not help backward caste women, resulting in suspension
of seven MPs on Tuesday.
Firstly it was proposed in 1996, the Bill now has support from
country's main parties, said news reports.
At present women make up just 10% of the lower house of the national
parliament and significantly less in state Assemblies.
Reportedly Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said in the Rajya
Sabha that the measure is not anti-minority and anti-schedule
caste and anti-schedule tribe, and described the women's reservation
Bill as a giant step towards empowerment of women, news reports
said.
-The AENNS (10/03/2010)
In India,
government is concerned over rising
food prices, says PM Dr. Singh
India's Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
In India, the food inflation had touched a decade high of 19.7
per cent in December last year before moderating marginal to about
17 per cent in the weeks.
The government has been concerned over high food prices over the
last one year, Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh said all practical
measures would be taken to provide relief to people, news reports
said.
-The AENNS (08/03/2010)
Central government's FM says
food supply side constraint resulted
in rising inflation
In India, reportedly the central government's Finanace Minister
Pranab Mukherjee said shortage of food supply side has resulted
in steep increase in prices of pulses and sugur, Mukherjee said
it while he was speaking to media persons at platinum jubilee
celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India on Saturday, news reports
said.
-The AENNS (07/03/2010)
In South Asia,
UK PM Brown visits
British troops in Afghanistan
Uk Prime Minister
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In South Asia, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Saturday has
visited British troops in Afghanistan and reportedly mid row arised
over how well forces were equipped in the Iraq war, news reports
said.
Reportedly Prime Minister Brown told the Chicol Inquiry no request
for equipments refused but ex-Army chief challanged that claim.
According to news reports, on Friday Mr. Brown also told the Iraq
inquiry that, when he was Chancellor during the 2003 war, no military
requests were refused.
But Opposition parties joined in the criticism, saying the requests
were always made under financial constraint.
Mr. Brown's visit came on the same day the deaths of two soldiers
from 3rd Battalian The Rifles were announced , news reports said.
-The AENNS (07/03/2010)
Bank of England keeps interest rates
at record low of 0.5% for 12th
consecutive month
In Britain, the Bank of England on Thursday has reportedly kept
interest rates at a record low of 0.5% for the consecutive 12th
month.
Reportedly as expected, the Bank has not pumped any more money
into the economy under its quantitative easing programme - for
now at least, news reports said.
According to news reports, last month the Bank holted quantitative
easing, having spent £200bn to boost the economy.
The latest inflation figures, released last month, showed the
annual inflation rate rising by 3.5% in January. This compares
with 2.9% the previous month.
The government had reduced VAT to 15% to try to boost consumer
spending, news reports said.
-TheAENNS (05/03/2010)
In India,
private sector lender ICICI Bank hikes
auto loan rates and withdraws special home
loan scheme
In India, the private sector lender ICICI Bank on Thursday reportedly
hiked its auto loan rates up to 0.5 per cent and withdrawn its
8.25 per cent special home loan scheme, news reports said.
Reportedly the auto loan rack rates have been raised by 0.25 -
0.5 per cent depending on segment and tenor with effect from March
5th accoding to Bank spokesman, news reports said.
According to news reports, following the hike, interest rates
for new auto loans will now be in the range of 9.75-11 per cent.
Also ICICI Bank withdrew its special home loan scheme, under which
it offered for 8.25 per cent fixed rate for two years, effective
from March 1, the news reports said.
-The AENNS (05/03/2010)
In India,
Ashram stampede kills 63 people,
injuring 15 others in Uttar Pradesh
In India, reportedly stampede took place after a gate of Kripalu
Maharaja's Ashram on Thursday in Uttar Pradesh and killed 63 people,
injuring 15 others, and injured have been taken to hospitals in
Pratapgarh and Allahbad,news reports said.
Reportedly 10,000 people gathered to converge for a ritual in
Ashram, 60km from Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh and collapsed during
distribution of food on the occasion of shradh of his wife, said
news reports.
According to news reports, the Ashram is spread over nearly six
hectors of land and police contigents from several adjourning
areas have reached there for relief operations.
-Th AENNS (04/03/2010)
In Britain,
former Labour leader
Michael Foot dies,
aged 96
In Britain, former Labour leader Michael Foot has died, aged 96,
shortly before 0700 GMT at his home in Hampstead in north London,
news reports said.
Mr. Foot was elected to Parliament in 1945 and was an MP for 42
years, and he was elected Labour leader in 1980, succeeding Jim
Callagham, but stood down after a heavy defeat in the 1983 election
to Margaret Thatcher.
Present and former Labour Prime Ministers and Opposition leaders
paid rich tributes to Michael Foot, news reports said.
-The AENNS (03/03/2010)
In South America,
death toll rising to 708
from Chile's earthquake
and is expected to rise further
In South America, reportedly the death toll has risen to 708 from
Chile's eartquake and is expected to rise further, news reports
said.
According to news reports, 25 people were rescued from a collapsed
building in Conception, but reportedly dozens who were believed
to have been trapped inside were still uncounted for.
Reportedly massive damage is hampering rescue teams as they struggle
to reach those still buried in rubble.
Santiago's airport has reportedly reopened with a total of five
international flight due to arrive on Sunday, according to news
reports, it had been closed because of damage to the terminal
and control power, news reports said.
-The AENNS (28/02/2010)
In India,
problem of rising food prices
causing major concern in minds
of millions of people,
Union FM Mukherjee presents
general Budget on Friday
In India, the problem of rising food prices causing a major concern
in the country and blame game over the issue surfaced among politicians.
Reportedly the Opposition members in Lok Sabha walked out on Thursday
while Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar spoke there saying worst
time is over on the food inflation.
According to news reports, Mr. Pawar rejected the Opposition's
charge that the government was allowing exports of essential commodities
including sugar and said export of rice, wheat, pulses, all type
of edible oil, sugar, was stopped.
Reportedly Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee spoke over
the issue saying measures to tackle food inflation is being taken
and hopefully the situation will be brought under control soon.
Mr. Mukherjee presented General Budget in Parliament on Friday,
news reports said.
-The AENNS (26/02/2010)
In Europe,
flash floods kill 42 people,
injuring 120 others and
unknown number are missing
in Portugal's Maridein island
In Europe, flash floods in Portugal's Maridein island reportedly
killed 42 people, injuring 120 others and unknown numbsr are missing,
there were fear that the death toll could rise, news reports said.
Reportedly search teams are continuing to look for victims amid
debris, after mud and rock swept through towns on Saturday, and
according to news reports, cars were buried, buildings damaged,
and people swept along in ranging waters through the regional
capital city Funchal.
Paramedics and divers reportedly have been sent from the Portuguese
mainland and according to news reports, specialist army teams
are working to get through to communities that remain cut off,
with roads blocked and bridges collapsed.
Maridein island located about 900km ( 560 miles) from the Portuguese
mainland, is popular with tourists. according to news reports,
among foreign tourists, one British woman tourist was reportedly
killed in the floods, and a number of foreign tourists were in
hospital there.
Reportedly about 250 people were made homeless and staying in
temporary shelter. Also according to news reports, temporary marquee
has been set up at International airport which reopen for flights
on Sunday.
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates visited the island on
Sunday and according to news reports Portugal has requested emergency
funds from the EU, and Spain has offered help, news reports said.
-The AENNS (22/02/2010)
In Britain,
Brown launches his election
campaign themes under slogan
"a future fair for all" at Labour
rally in Coventry on Saturday
In Britain, Gordon Brown urged voters to take second look at Labour
as he launched his election campaign thems under the slogan "a
future fair for all" at Labour rally in Coventry on Saturday,
saying Labour would be change makers who stand up for many not
for the few, news reports said.
According to news reports, the Conservatives attacked Labour's
fair future slogan - releasing a list of ten policies and said
Labour had badly damaged the UK, saying it is the conservative
Party that can say: we are the party for everyone.
The Liberal Democrat reportedly said there had been a total failure
to make Britain fairer, and according to its leader Nick Clegg
said Gordon Brown has failed to deliver fairness and he does not
deserve a future as the prime minister of this country, news reports
said.
Reportedly it is widely expected that the general election will
be called for 6 May this year- and all the main political parties
have been stepping up their election campaigning efforts.
-The AENNS (21/02/2010)
UK inflation rate rises to 3.5%
In Britain, inflation rate reportedly rose to 3.5% in January-from
2.9% the month before, news reports said.
Reportedly Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was driven up
by VAT returning to 17.5% and higher petrol prices, and according
to news reports, Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation which includes
housing costs rose to 3.7% in January up from 2.4%.
According to the Office for National Statistics, January's VAT
rise was the biggest factor raising the CPI to to 3.5%.
UK interest rates have been at the record low level of 0.5% for
11 consecutive months, as the Bank seeks to aid the economic recovery.
Accordingto news reports, the combination of higher prices and
lower rate is seen as punishing those who have put money aside,
as the value of their savings is eroded while the returns they
make on them, news reports said.
-The AENNS (16/02/2010)
In Britain,
former PM Blair defends
at Iraq inquary in London,
his decision to go to war
against Saddam Hussein
In Britain, at Iraq inquary held in London this week, formar Prime
Minister Tony Blair on Friday defended his decision to take the
UK to war against Saddam Hussein in 2003 because he believed "beyond
doubt" that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.
At the Chilcot inquary on Friday, former prime Minister Blair
insisted that on the basis of intelligence available at the time,
he stood by his decision at the time that it was beyond doubt
Iraq was continuing to develop its weapons capability.
The inquary was shown live on TV.
-The AENNS (29/01/2010)
In America,
Haiti earthquake kills thousands,
destroying every building in capital,
international aid pours into Haiti
but not yet reaching to people
In America, reportedly a 7.3-magnitude earthquake which struck
off the coast of Haiti is feared to have caused major loss of
life in around the capital, Port-an-Prince, destroying every building
in the capitaland reportedly international aid pours into Haiti,
but notreaching people who are in need, news reports said.
Reportedly the UN itself lost at least 40 emplyees and head of
its mission in Haiti had been found dead in the rubbles of its
headquarters.
The US has reportedly launched one of the largest relief efforts
in its history and sending a large number of rescue teams.
According to news reports, tremore hit at 1653(2153GMT), and reportedly
US President Barack Obama said in statement that his thoughts
and prayers were with the people of Haiti and America stood ready
to assist them, news reports said.
-The AENNS (21/01/2010)
In India,
Bangladesh's PM Hasina receives
Indira Gandhi Peace prize from
President Pratibha Patil
In India, Bangldesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina honoured with
the Indira Gandhi Peace for Prize on Tuesday in Delhi, news reports
said.
After accepting the award from President Patil, Ms Hasina reportedly
said we want to have good friendly relations with all our neighbours.
We must work for a South Asia where peace, harmony and progress
will prevail.Till we achive this, our struggle will continue.
Recalling her association with Indira Gandhi, Ms Hasina referred
to the gruesome association of her father, Banglabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman and 18 other family members and she said we had
nowhere to go at that time. Our government then did not allow
us to return to our homeland. It was Indira Gandhi who gave us
shelter. We took political asylum and stayed in Delhi for six
years and she said Indira Gandhi was truly like our mother, news
reports said.
-The AENNS (12/01/2010)
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In South Asia,
more new troops to be sent
in Afghanistan by UK and US
In South Asia, reportedly more new troops will be sent by the
UK and the US as British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced
on Monday and US President Barack Obama announced on Tuesday.
Reportedly the UK will send 500 more troops and President Obama
said the US will send more new 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, news
reports said.
-The AENNS (02/12/09)
In Britain,
on World Wars Rememberance Day,
National Council of British Indians
pays tribute in House of Commons
to thousands of Indian soldiers killed
and injured in two world wars
Report by Vallabh Kaviraj
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in the Committee Room of the House of Commons
on Wednesday 11th November, in the evening.
Picture taken by Vallabh Kaviraj
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In Britain, on the two world wars Rememberance Day, the National
Council of British Indians first time organised two world wars
remeberance day meeting on Wednesday 11th November, in a Committee
Room of the House of Commons, to pay tribute to thousands of Indian
soldiers killed and injured in two world wars.
The Council Committee Chairman, Daljit Sehbai, in his opening
remarks said that Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims and Christians fought
together to make the Indian Army a formidable force. With more
than 2.5 million volunteers, it was the second largest force fighting
Hitler and Axis powers. Thousands of men lost their lives and
many were severely injured, and he said these brave Indians should
not remain as the forgotten heroes.
Baroness Shreela Flather who worked hard in efforts to get the
Memorial Gates built near Buckingham Place, spoke about the difficulties
she faced and eventually succeeded.
Mihir Bose, distinguished journalist and broadcaster spoke of
political implications and the aftermath of world war second.
Dr. Ashok Kumar, MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group
on India, praised the efforts of the National Council of British
Indians in making everyone aware of the sacrifices of Indian soldiers
in the two world wars and hoped that it will become an annual
event.
Minister of State in the Department of International Department,
Gareth Thomas, representing Prime Minister Gordon Brown, praised
the role played by the Indian Army now as part of the UN peacekeeping
force in many troubled spots in the world. These and other factors,
he said, made a justifiable case for India becoming a permanent
member of the Security Council.
Dominic Grieve, MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, representing
Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron, spoke of the deep gratitude
Britain owes to the Indian Army for its help in defeating Hitler
and his forces during the second world war.
His Excellency, Ashok Mukherji, Deputy High Commissioner of India,
praised the National Council of British Indians and the help given
to them by the All Party Parliamentary Group on India to organise
this event in the House of Commons. He also read out names of
many Indians who won Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military
honours.
Brig. Anil Mehta, Military Advisor to the Indian High Commissioner,
along with a number of Indian ex-servicemen were there to pay
their tribute.
Other speakers included Shailesh Vora, MP, Shadow Deputy Leader
of the House; Viscount Slim who was with the Indian Army during
the second world war.Lord Karan Bilimoria, President of UK-India
Business Council and some other MPs spoke there.
The Committee Room was packed on that day and a number of invitees
had to stand outside the room.
The AEN was invited and covered the event.
After the end of the event, all were invited toJubilee Room of
the House where they all enjoyed a delicious Indian food.
-The AENNS (14/11/09)
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India's President Pratibha Patil who is on a four-day offical
visit from 26 to 29 October 2009 to the United Kingdom, welcomed
by the UK Queen at Winsor castle and was invited at India House
on 28th October, where a special function was held to present
Mahatma Gandhi's letters by NRI industrialist Sir Gulam Noon and
NRI businessman Nathuram Puri.
A number of NRI business persons, several NRI Lords including
community leaders and media persons were present at the function.
Addressing the audience, President Patil firstly thanked Sir Gulam
Noon and
Mr. Puri for their generous gesture in making memorablia relating
Mahatma Gandhi available to us, saying Mahatma Gandhi, the Father
of Nation, apart from a great leader, was a deeply humane person
and a strong proponent of peace and non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi
was not just an individual but a spirit, which not only influenced
Indians but also many others around the world. Leaders such as
Martin Luther King and Dr. Nelson Mandela were deeply influenced
by his philosophy. Even the UN has accepted the importance of
his philosophy and has therefore declared his birthday, October
2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence. His philosophy of
Ahinsa and Satyagraha inspired millions across India during the
freedom struggle and India's Independence was won through the
unique path shown by him. His vision of a participatory democracy,
overall development especially of rural areas and building an
equitable society, has been guiding the nation. He has a special
place in our hearts and article associated with him has a special
meaning for every Indian.
We look at the efforts of Sir Gulam Noon and Mr. Puri in procuring
Gandhiji's papers and as well as other items gifting them to India,
this time and earlier occasions, as their tribute to Gandhiji
and symbole of their love and affection for India.
President Patil thanked again Sir Gulam Noon and Mr. Nathuram
Puri for the very commendable gesture they have made, and Gandhiji's
thoughts and ideals have touched their lives as, indeed, it has
of many others across the world, saying Gandhiji's ideology can
be a very powerful instrument for building a peaceful and a tolerant
world.Let us prove ourselves worthy of his legacy by our action,
said President Patil.
-The AENNS (29/10/09)
In US,
UN releases stamp
of Mahatma Gandhi
on his140th birth anniversary
Mahatma Gandhiji
The United Nations has released a stamp of Mahatma Gandhi on the
occasion of his 140th birth anniversary reportedly to mark the
International Day of Non-violence, news reports said.
Reportedly United Nations Postal Administration, the world body's
postal agency, released the one-dollar stamp designed by a world
famous artist Ferdie Pacheco, with the Father of the Nation in
red, blue and gold. Also the envelopes marked with the stamp and
the United Nations' seal were on sale, news reports said.
According to news reports, several UN envoys, present at a function
organised by the Indian Mission to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's
life.
Reportedly all over New York city, small or big events were organised
to mark the birthday of the Father of the Nation, news reports
said.
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In Britain,
Diwali festival reverlers
at Bhaktivedant Manor
near London release
1000 lanterns into night
sky in bid for world peace
Devotees at Bhaktivedant Manor
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In Britain, during the Diwali celebration festival after spectacular
firework display at Bhaktivedanta Manor-Hare Krishna Temple in
Watford near London on Sunday 18, October 2009, festival revelars
including community leaders and prominent invited guests release
1000 lanterns into the night sky in a bid for world peace.
According to the temple's news release, 15,000 people attended
the Diwali celebration festival at Bhaktivedant Manor in Watford
on Sunday.
The central theme of Diwali is the victory of good over evil and
light over darkness according the Indian epic Ramayan. On this
Diwali Day, devotees remember how light will always triumph over
darkness.
On Sunday, 15,000 people who attended the festival enjoyed the
Diwali celebration at Bhaktivedant Manor in Watford, where other
highlights of the festival included colourful dances, plays and
free vegetarian delicious meals for everyone who attended the
event.
The AEN was invited too.
-The AENNS (19/10/09)
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Diwali celebrated
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In Britain Diwali celebrated in Parliament on 14th October, where
hundreds of people gathered to hear prominent MPs who praised
contributions made by Hindu community in this country.
Several MPs from main parties attended the event, even House of
Commons' speaker John Bercow MP with his wife Sally attended the
event for the first time.
The event was organised by Hindu Forum of Britain and hosted by
Rt.Hon. Keith Vaz MP, and it was sponsored by IncredibleIndia
and Training Connect.
-The AENNS (18/10/09)
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Diwali celebration
at Trafalgar Square
in London
Diwali is celbrated evey year
at Trafalgar Square in London
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This year, Londoners were invited to celebrate the triumph of
good over evil, hope over despair and light over darkness at Diwali,
the festival of Lights, at Trafalgar Square in London from 2 -
7 pm on Sunday 4 October 2009.
The event including a Bollywood style show was organised by Mayor
Boris Johnson and the Diwali in London Committee.
Greetings from Boris Johnson, Mayor of London said Diwali is a
beautiful festival that can be enjoyed by every community and
I am delighted that Trafalgar Square is playing host to Diwali
on the Square on Sunday 4, October. Diwali is an occasion of great
significance to Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, but with its underlying
themes of peace, renewal and co-operation, it has relevance and
meaning for all Londoners.
Thousands of people gathered that day at the Square and it was
a very joyful day. The AEN-The Asian Express Newspaper was there
to observe the event.
-The AEN (06/10/09)
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