Yemeni president sacks intelligence chiefs
September 12th, 2012 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
Sana'a, Sep 12 (IANS) Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi Tuesday sacked heads of the national security agency and military intelligence, after two suicide car bombs targeted the country's defence minister ... Read more...
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UAE football team trains in Switzerland for Olympics
July 7th, 2012 - 1:01 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 6 (IANS/WAM) The national football team of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undergone training for the London Olympics at a camp in Crans-Montana resort in Switzerland.The ... Read more...
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Yemeni president suggests dialogue with opposition
February 25th, 2011 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Feb 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has ordered the creation of a special committee to start dialogue with opposition leaders, media reported Friday.Protesters in Yemen are demanding ... Read more...
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Bail plea of Akshardham terror attack accused admitted
December 20th, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Dec 20 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court Monday admitted a bail plea filed by an accused in the 2002 Akshardham Temple terror attack.The bench comprising Justices A.M. Kapadia and B.N. Mehta ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi hosts missile defence symposium
December 6th, 2010 - 6:01 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 6 (IANS/WAM) The second edition of the Middle East Missile and Air Defence Symposium (MEMAD) is being organised here.Diplomats, political and military leaders from the Gulf region and abroad ... Read more...
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US, UAE to boost defence trade
October 6th, 2010 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 5 (IANS/WAM) Representatives of more than 50 defence and aerospace companies from the US have met the deputy chief of staff of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss ... Read more...
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People across Uttar Pradesh cautiously welcome mosque verdict
October 1st, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
By Padmanabhan SubramanianAyodhya/Lucknow, Oct 1 (ANI): People across Uttar Pradesh have cautiously welcomed the 2-1 verdict on the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title case.A three-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court ruled Thursday ... Read more...
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New Yorkers slam US leaders for spreading “propaganda” over “Ground Zero mosque”
August 20th, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 20 (ANI): New Yorkers have slammed leaders in the United States for spreading propaganda about theGround Zero mosque, they said most "people who detached themselves from the city" are ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh to meet all-party delegation from Kashmir
August 10th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will meet an all-party delegation from Jammu and Kashmir led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss the current situation ... Read more...
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Akshardham case: Gujarat High Court upholds death sentence
June 1st, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Gandhinagar, June 1 (ANI): The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday upheld the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court's verdict awarding death sentence to three accused in the 2002 Akashardham terror attack.A two-member ... Read more...
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UAE discusses defence cooperation with China
May 11th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 11 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China discussed military cooperation at a meeting of representatives of the two countries here.
Major General Ali Mohammed Subaih Al-Ka'abi, deputy ... Read more...
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Kashmir government to discuss autonomy report
December 27th, 2009 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Dec 27 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government will discuss Wednesday the controversial report by a prime minister's working group that has recommended autonomy to the troubled state, an official ... Read more...
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PM meets Muslim MPs, will work for consensus on quotas
December 23rd, 2009 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday told a group of Muslim MPs that a broad national consensus would be built on the issue of reservations before the ... Read more...
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Kashmiri Muslims perform funeral of Hindu man
August 29th, 2009 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IANS) In a unique display of communal harmony, Muslims neighbours here performed the last rites of a Hindu man who stayed back when most of the Pandit families fled ... Read more...
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Two Kashmiri youths detained by Gujarat police
August 27th, 2009 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bhuj (Gujarat), Aug 27 (IANS) Two Kashmiri youths are being questioned by Gujarat police after Indian Army soldiers nabbed them for suspicious behaviour in the border district of Kutch, an official said ... Read more...
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‘Kashmir is no longer unsafe’ (Feature with image)
August 7th, 2009 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Srinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) In his traditional Kashmiri clothes, Ali Mohammed rowed his bright yellow shikara in the clear waters of the Dal Lake. Suddenly he looked up at ... Read more...
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After sex slur, chaos rules Kashmir assembly (Second Lead)
July 29th, 2009 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 29 (IANS) Chaotic scenes marred the Jammu and Kashmir assembly for the third day as the speaker accepted a breach of privilege motion against opposition members Wednesday after they ... Read more...
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For Kashmir voters, issues and promises remain the same
April 25th, 2009 - 11:19 am ICT by IANS
By F. Ahmed
Srinagar, April 25 (IANS) Raising the same issues in almost the same pitch in their election campaigns, the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are busy accusing each ... Read more...
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Fresh snowfall brings spring chill to Kashmir
April 8th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) Kashmir Valley is reeling under a cold spell unusual for April after fresh snowfall in the higher Himalayan reaches.
Fresh snow has covered Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam hill ... Read more...
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India seeks Kuwaiti funds in infrastructure, signs three pacts (Lead)
April 7th, 2009 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Kuwait, April 7 (IANS) With recession hitting its ambitious plans to expand infrastructure, India Tuesday turned to the oil-rich Kuwait for investments in projects ranging from petrochemicals and power ... Read more...
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India determined to expand despite recession: Ansari
April 7th, 2009 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Kuwait, April 7 (IANS) Indian Vice-President Hamid Ansari Tuesday said India's economic growth will dip to six percent this year but stressed that it will still be one of ... Read more...
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Republic Day celebrated peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam
January 26th, 2009 - 7:39 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Jan.26 (ANI): Despite a boycott call given by the extremists, Republic Day was celebrated with great patriotism and fervour on Monday here.The main programme was held at the Bakshi Stadium ... Read more...
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India salutes heroes on Republic Day (States Roundup)
January 26th, 2009 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India celebrated its 60th Republic Day with fanfare Monday, with national leaders mourning security personnel killed by terrorists and thousands attending official functions in the troubled regions ... Read more...
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Kashmir government for resuming India-Pakistan peace process (State Roundup)
January 26th, 2009 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu/Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to restart the fractured peace process with Pakistan even as Governor N.N. Vohra asked militants "to recognise ... Read more...
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Resume peace process with Pakistan, Kashmir government to PM (Lead)
January 26th, 2009 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resume the stalled peace process with Pakistan saying the reconciliation between the two countries has "direct ... Read more...
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R-Day passes off peacefully in Kashmir Valley
January 26th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) Republic Day celebrations passed off peacefully in the Kashmir Valley Monday, with 300-400 people turning out to witness the parade here defying a boycott call from Muslim separatists. ... Read more...
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Jammu and Kashmir Government sets up winter secretariat in Srinagar
January 18th, 2009 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Jan.18 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has set up its winter secretariat in Srinagar, providing major relief for the local populace.
The shift took place from Jammu and it was ... Read more...
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Polling for seventh phase in Kashmir begins
December 24th, 2008 - 11:17 am ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Dec 24 (ANI): Polling for the seventh and final phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began this morning.
Voting is being held in 11 assembly segments of Jammu ... Read more...
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Stir against Islamist parties contesting Bangladesh polls
December 16th, 2008 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) Former freedom fighters and secularists in Bangladesh have stepped up campaign against Islamist parties contesting the Dec 29 polls as many allege they had collaborated with Pakistani authorities ... Read more...
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Tribunal begins for alleged “mastermind” of 9/11 attacks
June 5th, 2008 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
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Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), June 5 (DPA)- The military tribunal of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-defendants accused of organizing the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks began Thursday at this remote US naval ... Read more...
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Court rejects Apollo doctors’ plea in Rahul Mahajan case
May 5th, 2008 - 7:49 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed the pleas of six Apollo Hospital doctors that their trial for shielding late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan's son Rahul Mahajan be stopped. ... Read more...
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Apollo doctors told to face trial in Rahul Mahajan case
February 15th, 2008 - 10:52 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed the plea of five doctors and six staff members of Apollo Hospital to rescind charges of tampering with evidence and misleading ... Read more...
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Ayodhya has a Hindu woman keeping Rozas during Ramadan
November 14th, 2007 - 1:50 am ICT by admin
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