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Obama to UN: Give India Seat on Security Council

Matt Cantor — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:30:05 CST

In a key diplomatic move, President Obama called for a permanent seat for India on the UN Security Council today. In a speech to the country’s Parliament, Obama fulfilled the country’s top wish for his visit, the AP reports, though it does not mean that India will join the five...

Indian Parliament Elects First Woman Speaker

Ambreen Ali — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:23:35 CDT

India’s otherwise divided parliament unanimously hailed the appointment of the nation’s first female speaker today, the BBC reports. Meira Kumar, 64, is the daughter of a renowned politician and a longtime member of the Congress party, victorious in recent general elections. She’s also from a lower-caste community that has long...

Indian Ruling Parties Hold Slim Lead

Ambreen Ali — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:49:01 CDT

India's ruling coalition has edged slightly ahead of the Hindu-nationalist opposition, but both alliances are short of a parliamentary majority, Reuters reports. Exit polls following today's conclusion of the month-long general election indicate both political blocs will need new partners, but the surveys have proved inaccurate in the past. Official...

Bollywood Stars Duel Over Seat in Parliament

Katherine Thompson — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:17:02 CDT

Imagine a congressional election pitting Jay Leno against Simon Cowell. The rough equivalent is happening now in India, where talk-show host Shekhar "Shaker" Suman is running for Parliament against Shatrughan "Shotgun" Sinha, a Bollywood star and judge on a hugely popular talent show. But fame may not help them. The...