US House of Reps approves Indo-US Nuclear Deal

Breaking News! The US House of Representatives approved the Indo-US nuclear deal, giving a much needed breather to Indian PM Dr. Manmohan Singh and US President George W. Bush. The US House passed the bill by a vote of 298-117. While the House Republicans voted 178-10, the Democrats voted 120-107. It could be recalled that Democrats control the US Senate.

PM Dr. Manmohan Singh thanked US President George Bush. The bill will now go to the US Senate within a few days. It is expected to get the green signal from the Senate although the mandate is likely to be a split one.