India can develop cheapest nuclear reactor
August 23rd, 2012 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India can develop world's cheapest nuclear reactor - of 700 Megawatt (MW) capacity - at a cost of $1,700 per kilowatt, parliament was informed Thursday."India ... Read more...
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PM silent on foreign policy, Pakistan
August 15th, 2012 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a marked departure from his Independence Day speeches in the past, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday did not say a word about the ... Read more...
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Text of Prime Minister’s Independence Day speech
August 15th, 2012 - 9:53 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech on India's Independence Day from the Red Fort:My dear countrymen, brothers, sisters and dear children,I greet you ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
China to actively promote nuclear disarmament
May 1st, 2012 - 9:09 am ICT by IANS
Vienna, May 1 (IANS) China will actively push forward the nuclear disarmament process, said the country's envoy in Vienna Monday.According to Cheng Jingye, China's permanent representative to the UN and ... Read more...
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`Osama dead but Al Qaeda still dangerous’ (Lead)
April 30th, 2012 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington/Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Al Qaeda's top leaders, including its new chief Ayman al-Zawahri, continue to "burrow" in Pakistan's tribal areas, said a top US official as a Pakistani journalist ... Read more...
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Top Al Qaeda leaders still burrowing in Pakistan: US
April 30th, 2012 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 30 (IANS) Al Qaeda's top leaders, including its new chief of Ayman al-Zawahri, continue to "burrow" in Pakistan's tribal areas, President Barack Obama's top counterterrorism adviser said ... Read more...
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Pakistani PM hints at early elections
February 20th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Sunday hinted at the possibility of holding early parliamentary elections.The parliamentary elections are scheduled in early 2013.The prime ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Reform global institutions: President Patil
January 25th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Underlining India's growing global stature, President Pratibha Patil Wednesday pitched for the reform of global institutions to reflect contemporary realities."The role and stature of ... Read more...
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Global economy in 2012 may be worse: IMF chief economist
December 22nd, 2011 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 22 (IANS) With downside risks in advanced economies increasing and policy environment uncertain, the world economy may see worse conditions in the coming year, warned chief economist Olivier ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Snapping diplomatic ties not in our interest: Rabbani (Lead)
December 19th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Severing diplomatic ties with other countries was not in Pakistan's interest, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said in response to anger in the country following the ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
‘Severing diplomatic ties can undermine Pakistan’s interests’
December 19th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Snapping diplomatic ties with other countries was not in Pakistan's interest, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said in response to anger in the country following the ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Zardari asks world to help Pakistan’s democracy
November 19th, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 19 (IANS) Government efforts to strengthen democracy need to be complemented by the international community, said President Asif Ali Zardari who has been cited in a secret memo ... Read more...
Posted in World |
UN chief lauds Bangladesh for healthcare facilities
November 15th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 15 (IANS) UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon Tuesday visited Bangladesh's northeastern district of Moulvibazar and visited a community clinic to look at the healthcare provided to mothers and babies."Having ... Read more...
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Bal Thackeray demands Bharat Ratna for Big B
October 29th, 2011 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray Saturday demanded that the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, be conferred on Amitabh Bachchan."Amitabh Bachchan is the last ... Read more...
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UAE, Australia discuss trade relations
October 23rd, 2011 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Oct 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Australia have discussed trade relations, with the latter saying it would like to cooperate in various fields, particularly in the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Germany debates supporting n-power plants in other countries
July 15th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, July 15 (IANS) Germany, which decided to phase out nuclear power plants by 2022, is now debating whether to support its own nuclear industry by setting up nuclear power ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
India presses Lagarde on more voice in IMF for emerging economies
June 30th, 2011 - 12:54 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has expressed the hope that under the leadership of Chritine Lagaarde, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will deal effectively and fairly ... Read more...
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Sports linked with Pakistan’s image abroad: Gilani
June 21st, 2011 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Sports is important for the projection of a soft image of Pakistan abroad, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.Gilani Monday said that the promotion ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
World population to reach 10.1 billion in 2100: UN
May 4th, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
New York, May 4(ANI): The world population is expected to reach 10.1 billion in 2100, according to a new United Nations (UN) report.According to the report, titled "2010 Revision of World ... Read more...
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India may resume nuclear tests, says Chinese editor (Lead)
April 27th, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 27 (IANS) India is "likely to resume its nuclear tests", a commentary in the online edition of China's state-run People's Daily said Wednesday, asking China and other countries ... Read more...
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Chinese daily fears India may resume nuclear tests
April 27th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 27 (IANS) India is "likely to resume its nuclear tests", the online edition of China's main state-run daily said, asking China and other countries to sharpen "vigilance on ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Hindus laud Ukraine for taking lead in interfaith dialogue
April 18th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), April 18 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Ukraine for its reported announcement of hosting an annual international interfaith conference involving leaders of major religions to be called "Kyiv Interfaith Forum".Hindu statesman ... Read more...
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India to host international centre on energy access
April 5th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): India today offered to set up an international centre on energy access to boost the provision of energy to remote and inaccessible areas.The offer was made ... Read more...
Posted in National |
‘Indian infants make 25 percent of global diarrhea deaths’
March 9th, 2011 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indian infants, below the age of five, make for one-fourth of the total global deaths due to diarrhea-related causes, experts here said Wednesday."Of the 610,000 ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
India moves ahead with conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
February 10th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today said that India is well placed to lead the way in incorporating the value of nature into national, regional and local policy ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Consultations on economics of ecosystems, biodiversity in India begins tomorrow
February 9th, 2011 - 10:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The two day's stakeholder consultations to develop the framework for strengthening biodiversity conservation programs and initiating action for assessing the economic value of India's natural capital begins ... Read more...
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India among most corrupt countries, says Advani
January 30th, 2011 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani Sunday said India had slipped three points to the 87th spot in worldwide transparency and corruption index. He attributed ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Julian Assange, Wikileaks Founder’s Biography Optioned For Movie
January 22nd, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Julian Assange the controversial founder of Wikileaks is in headlines again. In fact he always manages to stay in the limelights. His upcoming biography is going ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Dubai islands falling into the sea, say experts
January 22nd, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 22 (ANI): Experts have warned that the luxury islands in Dubai shaped like countries of the world are sinking into the sea.
They told a tribunal that the man-made project off ... Read more...
Posted in World |
How Safe Is It Working For The Peace Corps?
January 15th, 2011 - 7:25 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 24-year old Kate Puzey, a Peace Corps volunteer from Atlanta, was murdered when she revealed that an employee was sexually abusing few children in an African ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Congress pats UPA for India’s global stature, talks tough on Pakistani terror (Lead)
December 20th, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Commending the United Progressive Alliance government for enhancing India's global stature, the ruling Congress party Monday touted the government's achievement in putting terrorism on the global agenda ... Read more...
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Madonna Takes Her Material Girl Designs Outside America!
December 14th, 2010 - 11:34 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Madonna and her daughter Lourdes have been designing clothes for kids and all age-groups accessories. Shoes also are a part of the collection. Hudson Bay Company has bagged the contract to ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Mahatma Gandhi statues and busts popular worldwide
November 30th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Nov 30 (ANI): Slovenia is the latest country to acquire the statue of peace icon Mahatma Gandhi.Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) sent Gandhi's life-size bronze statue (sitting meditation posture) ... Read more...
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AMC Decides To Renew ‘Walking Dead’ Following Spectacular Ratings
November 9th, 2010 - 7:00 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
November 9, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): AMC has now decided to grant a fresh lease of life to its show, ‘Walking Dead’. The second season will comprise of thirteen more ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
A sex scandal from Bush’s boozy days!
November 7th, 2010 - 11:58 am ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 7 (ANI): One wouldn't expect it from the leader of one of the most powerful countries of the world, but former President George Bush once got so wasted at ... Read more...
Posted in World |