May 2004
Pakistani Foreign Minister: Indian Officials Should Not Use Media to Resolve Diplomatic Issues
The Pakistani Foreign Minister criticized Indian officials for using media to address diplomatic issues, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue. This comes after remarks by…
U.S. Secretary of State: Expanding Relations with India - 2004-05-30
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, affirmed the importance of strengthening U.S.-India relations under the new Congress Party government. He also praised Pakistan's President…
Connection of One of the Suspects Arrested in Japan to an Al-Qaeda Member - 2004-05-27
Five men were arrested in Japan, including Mohammad Himo, who had frequent phone conversations with an Al-Qaeda member, Lionne Dumont. This raises concerns about potential…
Minor Changes in the Cabinet Composition of Manmohan Singh, the New Prime Minister of India - 2004-05-26
Manmohan Singh, the new Prime Minister of India, has made minor cabinet changes to resolve conflicts within the coalition government, assigning key ministries to the…
Ravi Shankar's Music Selected as Olympic Competition Music
Ravi Shankar's mystical music has been chosen for the Olympic competitions, featuring a 40-member orchestra with international artists. The sitar, played by one of Shankar's…
New Prime Minister of India Forms Cabinet - 2004-05-24
Manmohan Singh has formed his cabinet as India's new Prime Minister, focusing on stabilizing financial markets and improving relations with Pakistan. Key appointments include P.…
Pervez Musharraf's Phone Conversation with Leaders of India's New Government - 2004-05-24
Pervez Musharraf plans to call Sonia Gandhi to promote peace between India and Pakistan. Manmohan Singh, India's new Prime Minister, has expressed a strong desire…
Actions of the New Indian Government - 2004-05-24
The new Indian government is taking steps to stabilize financial markets and address terrorism in Kashmir while promoting agriculture and reducing unemployment. Key figures include…
New Indian Prime Minister Pledges to Fight Terrorism - 2004-05-24
Following a deadly bomb attack in Kashmir that killed at least 28, new Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh vowed to combat terrorism. The attack targeted…
Manmohan Singh Sworn in as New Prime Minister of India - 2004-05-22
Manmohan Singh has been sworn in as India's new Prime Minister, backed by a coalition of 11 parties. This coalition was formed after extensive negotiations,…
Manmohan Singh Takes Oath as New Prime Minister of India - 2004-05-22
Manmohan Singh is being sworn in as India's new Prime Minister, supported by a coalition of 11 political parties. This marks a significant shift as…
Manmohan Singh's Commitments as India's Future Prime Minister - 2004-05-20
Manmohan Singh, elected as India's future Prime Minister, has committed to helping the poor, seeking peace with Pakistan, and restoring religious harmony. He plans to…
Indian President Asks Former Finance Minister to Form New Government - 2004-05-19
Indian President Abdul Kalam has invited former Finance Minister Manmohan Singh to form a new government after Sonia Gandhi declined the Prime Ministership due to…
Sonia Gandhi Announces Her Withdrawal from the Position of Prime Minister of India - 2004-05-19
Sonia Gandhi has withdrawn her candidacy for Prime Minister of India due to controversies surrounding her foreign ancestry. This decision comes after her party's electoral…
Sonia Gandhi to Propose Former Finance Minister for Prime Minister - 2004-05-18
Sonia Gandhi has stepped back from the Prime Ministerial race to quell controversy over her foreign birth, proposing a former Finance Minister instead. This decision…
Sonia Gandhi Does Not Want to Be Prime Minister of India - 2004-05-18
Sonia Gandhi has decided not to pursue the role of Prime Minister of India, a position that would have made her the first leader born…
Sonia Gandhi Negotiates with the President of India to Form Cabinet - 2004-05-18
Sonia Gandhi is negotiating with the President of India to form her cabinet following her election as Prime Minister. This comes after a significant stock…
Hindu Nationalist Party Will Not Attend Sonia Gandhi's Swearing-In Ceremony - 2004-05-17
The Hindu Nationalist Party announced it will boycott Sonia Gandhi's swearing-in ceremony due to her foreign ancestry. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister, will…
NBA Playoff Series - May 17, 2004
The NBA playoffs are heating up as the Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied 3-3 in their series after Sacramento's recent victory. In the…
Members of the U.S. National Basketball Team Sent to the Athens Olympics - 2004-05-17
LeBron James and four other players have been added to the U.S. Olympic basketball team for the Athens Games. This team includes several notable NBA…
Indian President to Meet with Sonia Gandhi
The Indian President is set to meet Sonia Gandhi, the newly elected leader of the Congress Party, who is claiming the Prime Minister position after…
Three Lashkar-e-Taiba Militants Killed in Clash in Indian Kashmir
Three militants from the Lashkar-e-Taiba group were killed in a clash with Indian forces in Kashmir, following the earlier killing of three civilians by unidentified…
Indian National Congress Re-elects Sonia Gandhi as Party Leader - 2004-05-15
The Indian National Congress has re-elected Sonia Gandhi as its leader, positioning her to potentially become India's first Prime Minister born abroad. This follows the…
Decline in Stock Prices on Indian Stock Exchange Following Congress Party Victory - 2004-05-14
The Congress Party in India has won the elections and is forming a coalition government, leading to a decline in stock prices due to investor…
Indian National Congress Achieves Decisive Victory in Indian Parliamentary Elections - 2004-05-13
The Indian National Congress won decisively in the parliamentary elections, potentially making Sonia Gandhi the next Prime Minister. Atal Bihari Vajpayee resigned after his party's…
Indian Prime Minister Resigns Following Parliamentary Election Defeat - 2004-05-13
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee resigned after losing the parliamentary elections, which may allow Sonia Gandhi of the Congress Party to become Prime Minister.…
Neither of the Two Rivals in the Indian Elections Achieved a Majority - 2004-05-13
In the Indian elections, neither the ruling National Democratic Alliance nor the opposition Congress Party secured a majority. Both coalitions are now seeking alliances with…
The Final Round of India's Five-Phase Parliamentary Elections Has Concluded - 2004-05-10
The final round of India's parliamentary elections has ended, with polls indicating that no party will secure an absolute majority. The Bharatiya Janata Party is…
The Final Phase of India's General Elections Will Take Place on Monday - 2004-05-10
The final phase of India's general elections is occurring on Monday, with significant security measures in place due to past election-related violence. Approximately 200 million…
Indian Kashmir Officials: Suspected Muslim Militants Kill Politician
Suspected Muslim militants killed a politician and injured three women in Kashmir during two separate attacks. The incidents occurred ahead of general elections, raising concerns…
Preliminary Polls Show Indian Prime Minister Ahead of Rival Congress Party
Preliminary polls show Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's coalition leading over the Congress Party in the ongoing elections. The ruling coalition is projected to…
Latest Round of Indian Parliamentary Elections - 2004-05-05
The fourth round of India's parliamentary elections is taking place today, with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee among the voters. Over 100 million eligible voters…