Dwight D Eisenhower, the first US president to visit India, wanted to support New Delhi in its own right as a democracy, America's former ambassador to India Richard Verma has said."President Eisenhower loved India and had a special place in his heart for the country,” Verma said at an event here on Wednesday held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of President Eisenhower's visit to India.Eisenhower, a five-star General served as the 34th president of the US from 1953 to 1961. His visit to India in 1959 was the first by any American President.Close Verma said Eisenhower wanted to recognise and support India for its own right as a democracy. related news Social security bill | Differential EPF rates may boost take-home pay, rejig in gratuity rule proposed Rajasthan govt will launch farmer welfare fund of Rs 1,000cr on December 17 Landmark day for India, its ethos of compassion and brotherhood: PM Modi on CAB passage "He was not happy with what the national security … [Read more...] about Fomer US Prez Dwight Eisenhower wanted to support India for its own right as a democracy: Richard Verma
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Citizenship bill’s passage marks ‘dark day’ in our constitutional history: Sonia Gandhi
The Congress severely criticised the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill by Parliament in party president Sonia Gandhi saying it marks a "dark day" in the constitutional history of India and is a "victory of narrow minded and bigoted forces" over the country's pluralism.The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Lok Sabha cleared the Bill on Monday.Several senior Congress leaders indicated that the party may move court against the Bill with Abhishek Singhvi saying that the legislation will be legally challenged in the near future as it is "highly suspect" in terms of constitutionality.Close Hitting out at Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks in support of the Bill, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram told reporters, "The Home Minister says 130 crore people are supporting us, obviously he does not count Assam, Northeast and all other … [Read more...] about Citizenship bill’s passage marks ‘dark day’ in our constitutional history: Sonia Gandhi
ADB to invest $2 billion in energy sector over next three years: Pakistan
Pakistan said that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to invest USD 2 billion in the energy sector in the country during the next three years.The announcement was made after an ADB team headed by Director General for Central and West Asia Department Werner Liepach met with Power Minister Omar Ayub Khan and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Petroleum Nadeem Babar here.The ADB's Country Director Pakistan, Xiaohong Yang, was also present during the meeting.Close "ADB remains top energy sector partner with USD 2.1 Billion portfolio with USD 300 million released this week for sector reform including addressing the circular debt," according to an official statement by Pakistan. related news BoJ deputy governor warns of risks, signals easy policy bias Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next year Huawei wins contract to develop German 5G network It said that the meeting took stock of ADB funded projects in the energy sector and it was … [Read more...] about ADB to invest $2 billion in energy sector over next three years: Pakistan
