Ukraine ‘horror stories’ deterred fans, says Hodgson
June 20th, 2012 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Donetsk, June 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) England's support at Euro 2012 has suffered because of "horror stories" in the media discouraging fans from travelling to Poland and Ukraine, coach Roy Hodgson ... Read more...
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Euro 2012 soccer trophy arrives in Ukraine
May 12th, 2012 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kiev, May 12 (IANS) UEFA Euro 2012 trophy arrived in Ukraine and will be exhibited in several locations in a campaign meant to promote the event that the country will ... Read more...
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India pushing Gulf countries for liberal labour laws
January 8th, 2012 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 8 (IANS) India will enter into bilateral agreements with the Gulf countries to curb exploitation of Indian labour in the region and ensure a decent working environment ... Read more...
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India cautions against premature withdrawal of UN missions
October 13th, 2011 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Oct 13 (IANS) Decrying a tendency to ask UN missions "to do more with less", India has called for vital security sector reform for establishing enduring peace and ... Read more...
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Bangladesh media lauds Indian victory
April 4th, 2011 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, April 4 (IANS) Newspapers in Bangladesh, which was a co-host for the cricket World Cup, have feted winners India, runners-up Sri Lanka and all those who contributed to the ... Read more...
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Planning to evacuate Indians from troubled Libya: Krishna (Lead)
February 23rd, 2011 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India is planning to evacuate its 18,000 nationals stranded in Libya, which has been hit by a political turmoil over anti-government protests seeking ouster of strongman Muammar ... Read more...
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Planning to evacuate Indians from troubled Libya: Krishna
February 23rd, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India is planning to evacuate its nationals stranded in Libya, which has been hit by a political turmoil over anti-government protests seeking ouster of strongman Muammar Gaddafi. ... Read more...
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Ten teams for next 50-over Cricket World Cup, 16 for Twenty20
February 18th, 2011 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
By Sirshendu Panth
Dhaka, Feb 18 (IANS) The next edition of the 50-over World Cup will have only ten teams instead of 14 at present to improve the competitiveness, and for the Twenty20 ... Read more...
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Former Oz players peg Sri Lanka as biggest threat to Australia’s WC charge
February 15th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 15 (ANI): The biggest threat to Ricky Potning-led team's chances of lifting the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time comes from Sri Lanka, according to Australia's World Cup-winning ... Read more...
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PCB to receive 400,000 dollars for each World Cup match moved from Pakistan
February 4th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb 4(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be paid around 400,000 dollars for every match it was supposed to host in the World Cup 2010, despite not hosting them anymore ... Read more...
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Diplomats can be tried for ‘grave’ criminal acts despite immunity, say Pak experts
February 2nd, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Feb 2(ANI): Although staff members of foreign embassies enjoy several privileges and immunity in host countries, they can be tried and convicted under the Vienna Convention in a grave criminal case, ... Read more...
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Uninspiring World Cup, a thing of the past
January 17th, 2011 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.17 (ANI): The World Cup has become the most overblown and uninspiring global sporting event.The 2011 World Cup might be a big deal for the host countries of India, Sri Lanka ... Read more...
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Foreign powers likely to slash deals with US following ‘Wikileaks’ revelations
December 8th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): The US State Department and the Pentagon have claimed that very few American diplomats are attending day-to-day meetings following the 'Wikileaks' revelations, and added that foreign powers would ... Read more...
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Patil inaugurates Indian Islamic Centre, says it reflects strength of Indian Diaspora
November 23rd, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghAbu Dhabi, Nov. 23 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who is on her maiden visit to the Gulf region, inaugurated the Indian Islamic Centre (IIC) here on Tuesday.Former Indian ... Read more...
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Mahatma Gandhi’s message still relevant: Vayalar Ravi
October 3rd, 2010 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
By Lakshmi Krishnakumar
Durban, Oct 2 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi's message is still relevant today with discrimination on basis of race, caste, tribe, language and gender being current issues globally, Overseas Indian ... Read more...
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Vettori striving for ‘ultimate achievement’ — World Cup title win in India
September 17th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Sept.17 (ANI): New Zealand cricket skipper Daniel Vettori believes his side's upcoming tours to Bangladesh and India are the perfect preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.Speaking on this ... Read more...
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UAE launches global health mission for poor kids
August 25th, 2010 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 24 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a campaign to provide free health-care facilities to at least one million poor children in several countries including India and ... Read more...
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ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up fixture schedule announced
August 20th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Aug.20 (ANI): With just six months to go before the first ball of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 is bowled, the ICC has announced the schedule of warm-up matches.The 14 ... Read more...
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China hopes to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
July 17th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): China is willing to fight for the right to host the football World Cup in 2026.According to the China Daily, the head of the Chinese Football ... Read more...
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Bengal may get memorial for indentured Indian workers
May 2nd, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
By Shubha Singh
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Bhawanipore Depot in Kolkata was where almost a million intrepid travellers spent the last few days in their homeland. They left India and were taken abroad ... Read more...
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India to emerge from global economic crisis with stronger growth
February 24th, 2010 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) With sound economic policies, India, Bangladesh and Bhutan are expected to emerge from the global economic crisis with stronger growth performances in South Asia, according ... Read more...
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Pakistan expected to attend Indian Ocean Naval Symposium next year
December 2nd, 2009 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Pakistan may atend the next session of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) to be held in the UAE next May, hopes the Indian Navy, which started ... Read more...
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Garner says Warne’s call for two tier Test system is selfish
December 2nd, 2009 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
Adelaide (Australia), Dec.2 (ANI): West Indies team manager and former fast bowler Joel Garner has said if the world's leading cricket nations opt for pursuing a two-tier system for Test playing nations, ... Read more...
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India to act against irregular migration: Vayalar Ravi
November 26th, 2009 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The government is trying to stop illegal migration by targeting the "nefarious activities of Indian intermediaries" in other countries, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said ... Read more...
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AMU ties up with Holland varsity for promoting research
November 10th, 2009 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the INHolland University of Amsterdam for undertaking joint activities in educational and cultural research and training, ... Read more...
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Overseas Pakistanis Forum to be established
November 8th, 2009 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) In an effort to reach out to the Pakistani community abroad, the government has decided to establish an Overseas Pakistanis Forum under the chairmanship of Minister for Overseasn ... Read more...
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PBD-Europe to be held in the Netherlands Sep 19
September 15th, 2009 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is organising the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-Europe (PBD-E), a regional diaspora event, at the Hague in the Netherlands Sep 19.
The event, ... Read more...
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Bangladesh to host 2011 World Cup opening ceremony
September 2nd, 2009 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Bangladesh will host the opening ceremony of the 2011 Cricket World Cup Feb 17.
The Central Organising Committee (COC) of the World Cup met here Wednesday and also decided ... Read more...
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India opposed hosting World Cup matches at netural venues: PCB
August 28th, 2009 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Aug 28 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt Friday said that the Indian cricket board squashed its attempts to relocate its share of World Cup games to neutral ... Read more...
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USTDA grant promotes development of India’s helicopter sector
August 28th, 2009 - 7:54 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.28 (ANI): U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer today awarded a grant of Rupees 24 million (501,849 dollars) to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India. ... Read more...
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Engage pro-actively with diaspora, Vayalar Ravi tells envoys
August 26th, 2009 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Indian diplomats should engage pro-actively with overseas Indian communities in their host countries and enhance India's sphere of influence in emerging economies, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs ... Read more...
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Lithuania hosted secret CIA prison: Report
August 21st, 2009 - 6:18 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 21 (DPA) Lithuania was among three European countries that hosted secret CIA prisons for holding high-value Al Qaeda suspects, ABC News reported Thursday, citing unnamed former CIA officials.
The CIA held ... Read more...
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Rs.16 mn fund for overseas Indian citizens in distress (Lead)
August 20th, 2009 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) In a major boon for Indian citizens who find themselves in distress overseas, the government Thursday set up an annual Rs.1.6 crore (Rs.16 million) fund that ... Read more...
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Indian Missions to have Indian Community Welfare Fund
August 20th, 2009 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved setting up the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) in the Indian Missions in 17 countries to meet contingency expenditure incurred by the ... Read more...
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India to host Pakistan’s eight World Cup matches
July 14th, 2009 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Central Organising Committee (COC) of the 2011 World Cup Tuesday recommended that India should host eight of the 14 cricket matches that were scheduled to take place ... Read more...
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