4 Indian Americans among finalists for White House Fellows programme

The White House has picked four Indian Americans among the 30 finalists for the White House Fellows Programme, considered America’s most prestigious programme for leadership and public service. The four Indian Americans who have made it to this coveted list… बाँकी अंश »

Obama signs economic bill while on the move

US President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus bill into law on Tuesday. The president signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act at a ceremony in Denver, Colorado. “Today does not mark the end of our economic troubles,” Obama… बाँकी अंश »

Obama admits to mistake in administration choices

US President Barack Obama now has to find a new candidate for the post of secretary of health after former senator Tom Daschle withdrew his candidacy in connection with a tax debt. Mr daschle said he had since paid his… बाँकी अंश »

Holder becomes first African-American law chief in US

Eric Holder has been confirmed as the first African-American Attorney General of the United States. Democrat Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who upheld Mr Holder’s appointment agreed he has the prerequisite character, integrity and independence to be attorney general.… बाँकी अंश »

Obama to give first press conference

Thursday 6th November, 2008   On Friday in Chicago, Barack Obama will give his first press conference after being voted the 44th president of the United States. Mr Obama was elected the first black US president on Tuesday with a resounding… बाँकी अंश »

Obama to brief press as transition of power picks up

Chicago, Nov 07: President-elect Barack Obama prepared to hold his first post-election news conference on Friday as he lost little time in assembling an administration that is sailing into a sea of troubles. With stock markets once again in freefall,… बाँकी अंश »