India forgetting 1999 Kargil victory against Pakistan: Gen. V.P Malik (Interview)
July 29th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Thirteen years ago, the Indian Army found itself drawn into a messy low-intensity conflict with Pakistan in the icy heights of Kargil in Jammu and ... Read more...
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Amid China foray, India to invite South Sudan president
June 3rd, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) As China steps up its ties with Juba amid its standoff with Khartoum, India is planning to invite South Sudan President Salva Kiir in a ... Read more...
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Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar’s expansive, surreal capital (With image)
May 28th, 2012 - 11:05 am ICT by IANS
Nay Pyi Taw, May 28 (IANS) Constructed less than seven years ago in literally the middle of nowhere, Myanmar's new capital -where Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived Sunday ... Read more...
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South Sudan to get anti-aircraft missiles
May 17th, 2012 - 10:54 am ICT by IANS
Khartoum, May 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The chief of general staff of South Sudan's military has pledged that within a few months the country will acquire anti-aircraft missiles to defend its ... Read more...
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UN chief condemns Sudan’s continued bombings against S. Sudan
April 24th, 2012 - 7:36 pm ICT by BNO News
BENTIU, SOUTH SUDAN (BNO NEWS) -- United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the continued airstrikes on South Sudan by Sudanese warplanes. It came hours after Sudan bombed a market ... Read more...
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Eight civilians killed in Sudan’s weekend bombings of South Sudan
April 18th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by BNO News
DARFUR, SOUTH SUDAN (BNO NEWS) -- At least eight civilians were killed and nearly two dozen others were injured when Sudanese forces carried out airstrikes in the newly-independent nation of South Sudan, ... Read more...
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Czechs beat Russia 3-2 to lift Fed Cup
November 7th, 2011 - 7:35 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Czech Republic won the Fed Cup for the first time as an independent nation Sunday after Kveta Peschke and Lucie Hradecka won a deciding ... Read more...
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150th year of Police Act to be commemorated: PM
September 16th, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The government will commemorate the 150th year of the Police Act, a British-era legislation enacted in 1861 that governs the functions, duties and responsibilities ... Read more...
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Triumphant Anna to end fast after parliament debate
August 28th, 2011 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) After 12 days of fasting that ignited unprecedented protests across India, a triumphant Anna Hazare declared Saturday night that he will end his protest ... Read more...
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India hosts officials from Sudan
April 28th, 2011 - 12:37 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Wednesday met Sudan's foreign minister and is scheduled Thursday to meet a special envoy from South Sudan, which will ... Read more...
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Krishna meets Vietnamese and Moroccan dignitaries
April 7th, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Thursday met Hoang Binh Quan, the Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi-Fihri.The meetings ... Read more...
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India welcomes South Sudan referendum
February 14th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India Monday welcomed the results of the January referendum in which southern Sudan voted for independence."India welcomes the successful conclusion of the referendum held in southern Sudan ... Read more...
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Bengali filmmakers from India eye Bangladesh market
November 29th, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) It may seem overpopulated, poor and conflict ridden to some, but Bangladesh is a new beacon of light for Bengali filmmakers from India seeking to expand their market. ... Read more...
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Hasina’s tri-nation tour to focus on tiger, n-plant
November 21st, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 21 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday began a tri-nation tour to Russia, Belgium and Japan during which she will attend a conference on tigers and discuss investments ... Read more...
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Sardar Patel remembered on 135th birth anniversary
October 31st, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct. 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh led the nation in paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary here on Sunday. ... Read more...
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Burundi builds trade bridge with India over pots and pans
October 27th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The little landlocked republic of Burundi in the great lakes region of East Africa is forging an unusual business bridge with India by importing casseroles ... Read more...
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Obama says combat operations in Iraq coming to a close
August 29th, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 29 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said combat operations in Iraq are nearing its end and the sovereign, independent nation would be free to chart its own course ... Read more...
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‘War is ending’ in Iraq: Obama
August 28th, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 28 (DPA) US President Barack Obama used his weekly radio address to tout the end of the US combat mission in Iraq, which officially closes Tuesday, more than seven ... Read more...
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India’s prime minister appeals to Kashmir to end violent protests
August 16th, 2010 - 3:34 am ICT by BNO News
NEW DELHI (BNO NEWS) – India's prime minister on Sunday appealed to the people of Kashmir to put a stop to violent protests in Kashmir, saying that the government was ready to ... Read more...
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Get rid of social evils for independent India: TV stars
August 14th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Every time the word 'independence' is uttered, it brings back memories of India's freedom struggle and instills a sense of pride and honour. But because of the ... Read more...
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Nalbandian sees Argentina through to Davis Cup semis
July 11th, 2010 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 11 (DPA) Injury comeback king David Nalbandian put Argentina through to the Davis Cup semifinals as he completed his country's first away defeat of Russia, handing the South Americans ... Read more...
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Paraguay outclass tame Slovakia in Group F (Second Lead)
June 20th, 2010 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bloemfontein, June 20 (DPA) Paraguay outclassed a tame Slovakia 2-0 Sunday to score their first victory of the 2010 World Cup and boost their chances of reaching the knock-out stage.
Man of the ... Read more...
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Paraguay outclass Slovakia in Group F (Lead)
June 20th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Bloemfontein, June 20 (DPA) Paraguay outclassed Slovakia 2-0 Sunday to score their first victory in the 2010 football World Cup and boosted their chances of reaching the knock-out stage.
Man of the ... Read more...
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Herbert proud as Kiwis earn first point (Lead)
June 16th, 2010 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 15 (DPA) Manager Ricki Herbert spoke of his great pride as New Zealand won their first-ever World Cup point as a late equalizer secured a 1-1 draw against ... Read more...
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New Zealand make history with 1-1 draw against Slovakia
June 15th, 2010 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rustenburg, June 15 (DPA) New Zealand scored deep into stoppage time to earn their first ever World Cup football point with a 1-1 draw against Slovakia Tuesday.
A winning header from Slovak striker ... Read more...
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Serb captain makes third World Cup appearance for three nations
June 13th, 2010 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, June 13 (DPA) Serb captain Dejan Stankovic entered the World Cup record books Sunday when he took to the pitch for the Group D match against Ghana.
The 31-year-old Inter Milan midfielder ... Read more...
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World Cup 2010 a family affair
June 11th, 2010 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, June 11 (DPA) Family will play a role at the 2010 FIFA World Cup as Slovakia and the United States both have fathers coaching their sons, three nations have brothers in ... Read more...
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Debutant Slovakia will be surprise package (Group F team profile)
May 31st, 2010 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, May 31 (DPA) Slovakia will be making their football World Cup debut as an independent nation at South Africa 2010. And the upstarts know they are in a fight for ... Read more...
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China praises India, but tells Dalai Lama to stop separatist activities
March 12th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Mar. 12 (ANI): While praising the Indian Government for cracking down on anti-Chinese activities on its soil, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has called on Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to ... Read more...
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US Secretary of State Clinton congratulates the people of Lithuania on national holiday
March 11th, 2010 - 2:16 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – On Wednesday, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton congratulated in a video message the people of Lithuania on the 20th Anniversary of the restoration of ... Read more...
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V.K. Singh will be Indian Army’s 25th chief
January 22nd, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Lieutenant General V.K. Singh, who was Friday named the new Indian Army chief in the rank of general, will be the 25th in line to occupy the ... Read more...
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China should break up India into 20-30 states: Chinese strategist
August 10th, 2009 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) In an article likely to raise Indian hackles, a Chinese strategist contends that Beijing should break up India into 20-30 independent states with the help of "friendly ... Read more...
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Obama’s Ghana visit, signal US won’t play second fiddle to China in Africa: Experts
July 11th, 2009 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
Accra, July 11 (ANI): Barack Obama's choice to visit Ghana after his successful diplomatic tours to Italy and Russia indicate that the US President wants to send a message that Washington ... Read more...
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Texas Nationalist Movement: Still In Much Debate
June 24th, 2009 - 6:09 pm ICT by GD
With a country of about 50 states and comprising of multicultural people, tendencies of curving out independent states is nothing beyond doubt and exactly that has happened for Texas. This Texas ... Read more...
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US Celebrates Flag Day
June 14th, 2009 - 9:13 pm ICT by GD
President Barack Obama says that Americans should proudly celebrate today as it is Flag Day, and also says Americans should demonstrate their pride and honor the Old Glory by flying it wherever ... Read more...
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