Checking traffic violations in Srinagar the way Mahatma Gandhi would have (Letter from Srinagar) (With image)
September 10th, 2012 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) If you commit a traffic offence in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital, don't be surprised if you are politely stopped, given a glass of water ... Read more...
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No classified information leak in Osama book: Ex-Navy Seal
September 1st, 2012 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) A former US Navy Seal who gave a first-hand account of the Osama bin Laden raid in a new book has denied leaking any classified information.Robert ... Read more...
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Anger in Russia as Pussy Riot jailed
August 18th, 2012 - 7:48 am ICT by IANS
Moscow Aug 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anti-Putin punks Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years each Friday over a protest in Moscow, sparking anger among their supporters.Judge Marina Syrova ruled ... Read more...
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NESO asks prime minister to ensure safety of northeast people
August 16th, 2012 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Aug 16 (IANS) The North East Students Organisation (NESO) Thursday demanded intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to ensure security to the people ... Read more...
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There’s still time and space for diplomacy on Iran: US
August 14th, 2012 - 9:38 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) The White House Monday reiterated that there was still "time and space" for diplomacy in dealing with Iran's nuclear standoff.Washington, however, vowed to continue the two-track ... Read more...
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LeT still going strong in Pakistan’s terror core: US (Lead)
August 1st, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Even as western strikes have weakened the Al Qaeda core in Pakistan, the terror group's affiliates are still increasing "operational capabilities", with no decrease in the ... Read more...
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US warns of LeT threat, asks Pakistan to act
August 1st, 2012 - 11:21 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Expressing great concern over continued threat posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba to stability in South Asia, the United States has asked Pakistan to take more action against the ... Read more...
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Court seeks report on Pinki case
July 7th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Friday ordered the West Bengal government to file an affidavit within two weeks about the progress of investigations into athlete Pinki Pramanik's ... Read more...
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Court asks for West Bengal report on Pinki probe
July 6th, 2012 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Friday ordered the West Bengal government to file an affidavit within two weeks about the progress of investigation in athlete Pinki Pramanik's ... Read more...
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Scandals to protests, Hooda gets busy this summer (Haryana Newsletter)
July 6th, 2012 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 6 (IANS) First, the scandal of sexual abuse and tormenting of inmates at a shelter home in Rohtak, and now statewide protests over power and water shortage - ... Read more...
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EU to enforce Iran oil embargo from July onwards
June 26th, 2012 - 10:57 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 26 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has formally approved an embargo on Iranian oil to be enforced from July 1 onwards.The EU Foreign Affairs Council made the decision ... Read more...
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UN rights resolution on Syria beyond mandate: Russia
June 3rd, 2012 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN Human Rights Council resolution on the Houla massacre in Syria goes beyond its mandate and contradicts the May 27 UN Security Council statement, ... Read more...
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French officials to boycott Euro matches in Ukraine
June 2nd, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, June 2 (IANS) Barely a week before the kick-off of the Euro 2012 championships, officials of the French government have decided to boycott matches in Ukraine because of a ... Read more...
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36 Sri Lankans deported, reach Colombo (Lead)
June 1st, 2012 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 1 (IANS) Thirty-six Sri Lankans, including 28 Tamils, reached Sri Lanka Friday after being deported from Britain, media reports said.The deportation took place after the British government rejected ... Read more...
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Tamil deportations stopped from Britain
June 1st, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 1 (IANS) About 40 Sri Lankans, due to have been deported from Britain on a charter flight Thursday, have had their removal orders overturned. Most of them are ... Read more...
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Iran, IAEA to hold talks in May
April 28th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, April 28 (IANS) Iran's permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have agreed to hold a new round of ... Read more...
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Assocham for tax sops to promote SEZs
April 22nd, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 22 (IANS) Tax exemptions and related benefits were imperative to promote special economic zones (SEZs) across the country as they account for 30 percent of total exports and ... Read more...
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Fate of Obama’s healthcare law hangs in balance
March 29th, 2012 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
B0y Arun Kumar
Washington, March 29 (IANS) The fate of President Barack Obama's signature federal healthcare overhaul hangs in balance with the US Supreme Court wrapping up a historic hearing with ... Read more...
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Iran to allow IAEA to visit its military base
March 6th, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, March 6 (IANS) Iran will allow the UN nuclear watchdog experts to visit its Parchin military base, said the office of Iran's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) representative in ... Read more...
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FIFA concerned about Brazil’s preparedness for 2014 World Cup
March 3rd, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 3 (IANS) Football's world governing body FIFA has raised serious concerns about Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup saying that "things are not moving in Brazil".FIFA's secretary ... Read more...
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India making right steps on Iran sanctions: Clinton
March 1st, 2012 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 1 (IANS) India is making steps in the right direction to impose sanctions on Iran but not enough progress has been made in persuading China to do so, ... Read more...
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Iran is enriching uranium at secret site, says UN
February 25th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 25 (IANS) The UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said Iran must address "serious concerns" about "possible military dimensions" to its nuclear programme after significantly ... Read more...
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India protests Norway move on NRI couple’s children
February 23rd, 2012 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) An enraged India Wednesday protested Norway's move to make efforts to extend residence permits of two Indian children under foster care, despite efforts from their ... Read more...
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US closes embassy in Syria
February 7th, 2012 - 3:32 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US Monday closed its embassy in Syria and pulled out its staff, including ambassador Robert Ford, over security concerns, the State Department said."The US ... Read more...
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India Inc cries foul over new IT order
January 25th, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The corporate world Wednesday expressed "serious concerns" over the directive of the Central Board of Direct Taxes to the Income Tax Department to visit the premises ... Read more...
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US encouraging Russian opposition, says Putin
December 8th, 2011 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Thursday accused the US authorities of sponsoring the opposition in Russia and urged harsher punishment for those acting on orders ... Read more...
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IAEA resolution sends unified message to Iran: US
November 19th, 2011 - 7:43 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) The resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sent a unified message to Iran on its controversial nuclear programme, the US government has ... Read more...
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Iran should answer questions raised by IAEA: Clinton
November 12th, 2011 - 11:13 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) The US is expecting Iran to answer the "serious" questions raised by the recent IAEA report on Tehran's nuclear programme, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has ... Read more...
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US wants India to get nuclear liability law vetted by IAEA
September 30th, 2011 - 11:21 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Voicing concerns over India's nuclear liability law, the United States has asked New Delhi to engage with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to see if ... Read more...
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Kerala children walk to support rural students
September 18th, 2011 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Sep 18 (IANS) Five hundred students here in Kerala Sunday participated in a walkathon to raise awareness about the challenges faced by rural school children.The walkathon was organised by ... Read more...
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India severely impacted by terrorism: US report
August 19th, 2011 - 10:51 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) India continued to be severely impacted by terrorism in 2010 with sustained violence in Kashmir and attempted infiltrations from Pakistan remaining serious concerns for government, according ... Read more...
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Boeing deal reflects growing military ties with India: US
June 8th, 2011 - 10:55 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 8 (IANS) The United States has described India's proposed purchase of 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster heavy-lift transport aircraft in a $4.1 billion deal as indicative of growing ... Read more...
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Greenpeace India to send over 21000 faxes opposing Jaitapur to PM, Chavan
May 4th, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore/New Delhi May 4 (ANI): Demanding an immediate halt to the Jaitapur project till a comprehensive review of the nuclear policy is conducted; Greenpeace today began faxing people's petitions to the ... Read more...
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Gaddafi forces using Viagra, condoms as part of sexual violence against rebels?
April 30th, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
Tripoli, Apr 30 (ANI): U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan E. Rice has raised serious concerns over reports that Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's forces have been supplied with tablets of ... Read more...
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UK Defence Secy moves out London flat over terror attack fears
April 17th, 2011 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 17 (ANI): British Defence Secretary Liam Fox has moved out of his London flat to reside in a Government apartment over fears of a possible terrorist attack.Fox, in charge of ... Read more...
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