Maharashtra Election Result 2009
House panel to give states new powers to regulate large national banks to protect consumersWASHINGTON — Liberal Democrats struggled Thursday to give states new powers to protect consumers from fraud and abuse, but banks may be able to nix the idea when a financial overhaul bill reaches the House floor. National Science Foundation authorizes $29M for initial plan for underground lab in western SDThe National Science Foundation has authorized about $29 million to develop a preliminary plan to turn a 1 1/2-mile-deep former gold mine in western South Dakota into the world’s deepest laboratory. High stakes: Obama hitting campaign trail amid hints of Democratic money, morale concernsNEW YORK — The leader who prods his critics to put politics aside is doing anything but these days: President Barack Obama is campaigning for his party’s future. Senate approves transfer of Guantanamo prisoners for US trials, handing Obama a half-victoryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama won a modest victory Tuesday in his continuing effort to close the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba, allowing the government to continue to transfer detainees at the facility to the U.S. to be prosecuted. Proposal backed by hospitals would let expert panels _ not juries _ decide malpractice casesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s willingness to consider alternatives to medical malpractice lawsuits is providing a boost for taking such cases out of the courtroom and letting experts, not juries, decide their merits. What to do with the Uighurs? Supreme Court takes new case on plight of Guantanamo detaineesWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether Guantanamo detainees who are considered no threat can be ordered released in the United States — over the objections of the Obama administration and Congress — if the prisoners have nowhere else to go. Congress looks to extend homebuyer tax credit despite more than 100,000 questionable claimsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Tuesday it was concerned about the cost of extending a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers, a program already under scrutiny for fraudulent claims. Companies quitting US Chamber of Commerce over climate change stance; NY paper co. is latestALBANY, N.Y. — A growing number of companies are quitting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over its climate change policies. Confronted with $2 billion shortfall, Md. governor tells superintendents to search for savingsANNAPOLIS, Md. — With an ominous budget challenge looming again, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley called on school superintendents Tuesday to work together in hunting for ways to save money. Former Blagojevich aide pleads guilty to corruption, may testify against ousted governorCHICAGO — A former chief of staff and longtime friend of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday and promised to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their corruption case against the former governor. Supreme Court takes new case weighing judges’ power to order release from GuantanamoWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will hear a new case about the rights of Guantanamo detainees, this time involving prisoners who remain in custody even after the Pentagon determines they’re not a threat to the United States. US increases pressure on Honduras, to decide next week whether to cut humanitarian aidMEXICO CITY — The United States is increasing pressure on the interim Honduras government, threatening to cut off millions of dollars promised for farming and transportation projects if the ousted president isn’t returned to power. Obama using 5 measures to assess Afghan report, expected call for more troopsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is weighing an expected request for more U.S. troops against concerns that an expanded American presence could be perceived by Afghan civilians as an occupation army and not a liberating force battling a determined and bloody Taliban resurgence. US Airways pilots union says pension agency ignoring claims of misconduct in retirement planWASHINGTON — The pilots union for US Airways filed suit Wednesday against the federal government’s pension agency, claiming it is not doing enough to investigate charges that the airline’s pension plan was mismanaged. Geithner says global economy still needs stimulus until clearer signs of recoveryWASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday that efforts by the United States and other nations to fight a worldwide economic crisis have been able to pull the global economy “back from the abyss.” Obama sets health care address for Sept. 9 before CongressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will deliver a major prime-time address to Congress next week on his plans to overhaul the nation’s health care system, opening an urgent autumn push to gain control of the debate that has been slipping from his grasp under withering Republican-led attacks. Former Ohio congressman James Traficant freed from prison after serving 7 yearsROCHESTER, Minn. — Former Ohio Rep. James Traficant walked out of a Minnesota prison Wednesday morning after serving a seven-year sentence for bribery and racketeering. US extends Iraq air support contract for Blackwater subsidiaryWASHINGTON — The State Department said Wednesday it has extended a contract for protecting U.S. diplomats in Iraq with a subsidiary of the security firm once known as Blackwater USA even though the company doesn’t have a license to operate in the country. Karat should step down: ChatterjeeNEW DELHI - Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat should consider quitting the post owning responsibility for the party’s dismal show in the Lok Sabha polls, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was last year expelled from the party, said here Saturday. With a 289 margin, Punjab EVM develops snagHOSHIARPUR - Counting for the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat went through several tense hours Saturday afternoon when an electronic voting machine (EVM) developed a snag at a time when one candidate was leading over another by just 289 votes. UPA’s clear victory makes president’s job easierNEW DELHI - It was projected to be President Pratibha Patil’s toughest test since she assumed office 22 months ago. But a clear verdict in favour of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) has spared her much anxiety and made her job a lot easier. Pranab Mukherjee wins from JangipurKOLKATA - External Affairs Minister and Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee was Saturday re-elected from Jangipur in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. DMK’s hold on Congress likely to tightenCHENNAI - The poor showing of the Congress in the Lok Sabha elections from Tamil Nadu will enable its ally DMK to further tighten its hold on the former, say political analysts. Father-son, maternal uncle-niece in Lok Sabha from BengalKOLKATA - Besides giving their verdict against the state’s ruling Left Front, people of West Bengal have also sent to the Lok Sabha a father-son duo and a maternal uncle-niece combine. Mamata wins Kolkata SouthKOLKATA - Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee registered her sixth consecutive victory from the Kolkata South Lok Sabha seat, trouncing her nearest rival, Rabin Deb of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) by 219,571 votes. India votes for stability, Manmohan PM againNEW DELHI - India Saturday delivered a resounding verdict for stability giving the ruling Congress-led coalition five more years to rule the world’s largest democracy with economist Manmohan Singh at the helm. The margin of victory stunned pundits, although two exit polls Friday had predicted a large Congress victory that many disbelieved. Landslide victory for Patnaik in OrissaBHUBANESWAR - Orissa’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday scored a landslide victory securing over 100 seats in the 147-member assembly. White House would welcome Manmohan Singh’s return: WSJWASHINGTON - The return of ‘low-key’ Manmohan Singh as prime minister after a ‘high-profile victory’ in general elections is likely to be welcomed by President Barack Obama’s administration, the Wall Street Journal said Saturday. UPA to continue with its economic reforms: CongressNEW DELHI - Enthused by the poll win, the Congress party Saturday said that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) will continue with its economic policies, but not at the cost of the public sector. |
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Congress has won the Maharashtra election defeating BJP. Today’s victory, which has come six months after the Lok Sabha poll success, was not entirely unexpected, but what is noteworthy is that the win in Maharashtra overcomes anti-incumbency and places the party at the head of a coalition for a third consecutive term. For the Parliamentary elections 2009. The victory was no doubt very important to consolidate congress party.
