Everything you need to know about Abdul Wahidganj: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Abdul Wahidganj: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus is reportedly set to judge the American version of singing reality show "The X Factor".
Quetta, May 3 (ANI): Thousands of people rallied in Quetta on Wednesday to pay tribute to Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden on his first death anniversary, witnesses said.
New York, May 2 (ANI): Mike Tyson is reportedly in talks with producer Eric Nederlander about bringing his successful one-man show, 'Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth,' to town.
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Washington, May 2 (ANI): Miley Cyrus is in talks to join Simon Cowell's US version of 'The X Factor', according to reports.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday said it did not fear a presidential contest and that BJP leader Sushma Swaraj's remark that Vice President Hamid Ansari lacked the stature for the top job was unfortunate.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Differences appeared Tuesday in the opposition National Democratic Alliance over the presidential candidate while the Left indicated it may support a Congress candidate.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Differences in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the presidential candidate became apparent Tuesday with the JD-U stating bluntly that it does not stand by its ally BJP, which has announced that it supports neither Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee nor Vice President Hamid Ansari.
Now the difference between NDA alliance on the president poll candidates has been surfaced as major component JD (U) has chosen its own way
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Differences in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the presidential candidate emerged Tuesday with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) refusing to stand by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which the day before declared it supports neither Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee nor Vice President Hamid Ansari for the top post.
Kabul, May 1 (IANS) A total of 16 Taliban militants have surrendered before the Afghanistan government and joined its peace process, a government official said.
New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Amid intense speculation over the next Presidential candidate, Congress Party spokesperson Manish Tewari said on Monday that the process to choose the next candidate for the top post has not kicked off formally, and added that one should not create an unnecessary hype.
Tripoli, Apr 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Libya's ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) chief Mustafa Abdul Jalil on Sunday called on all Libyans to united as one with the NTC and the transitional government to bridge the gap for national reconciliation.
Chennai, Apr 29 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony on Sunday met Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi to build a consensus for the Congress-led UPA Government's candidate for the presidential election.
New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Evading posers on who will be the next presidential candidate, former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam has said patience needs to be exercised on the matter.
New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): In a bid to build a consensus for the Congress-led UPA Government's candidate for the presidential election, Defence Minister AK Antony will meet Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi here today.
Bangalore, April 28 (IANS) Pailan Arrows beat HAL Bangalore 2-1 to ensure second successive victory in an I-League football encounter at the Bangalore Football Stadium, Saturday.
Male, Apr 28 (ANI): Ousted president Mohamed Nasheed has claimed that the Maldives, which has been hailed for it's democracy, has now taken a nosedive, and he is now looking for international help to sort out the worsening situation in the country.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 50-bed medical centre, named after King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, has been inaugurated at Jamia Millia Islamia, officials said Saturday.
Karachi, Apr 27(ANI): Former Pakistan blind cricket team captain Abdul Razzaq has rated India as his toughest opponent in the sport
Karachi, Apr 27(ANI): Former Pakistan blind cricket team captain Abdul Razzaq has clarified that he retired from cricket due to a injury rather than out of grudge.
London, Apr 27 (ANI): Egypt's new Islamist-dominated parliament is preparing to introduce a controversial law that would allow husbands to have sex with their deceased wives up to six hours after death.
Kandahar (Afghanistan), April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Eight Taliban militants were killed during an operation in southern Afghan province of Kandahar, provincial police chief said on Thursday.
Karachi, Apr 26(ANI): Out-of-favour Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has opted to play county cricket in England after being snubbed since the series against Sri Lanka and for the ongoing fitness tests in Lahore.
New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday said that his party has not yet decided on the candidate for the President's post.
Kabul, April 24 (IANS) At least 20 Taliban militants, including four commanders, have been killed in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Xinhua reported Tuesday.
New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): With the five-year term of President Pratibha Devisingh Patil drawing to a close in July this year, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said Vice President Hamid Ansari should become the country's next president.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Tuesday pitched for Vice President Hamid Ansari for the post of Indian president.
Manila, April 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy to Philipines has underlined the importance of participating in the Abu Dhabi Dialogue 2 held last week in Manila under the chairmanship of Philippines President Benigno Aquino.
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Leaders of various political outfits on Monday gave a mixed response to Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's suggestion that the president of the country should be a non-political person, saying a final decision on the issue would be taken only after consultations.
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shahid Siddiqui on Monday welcomed Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's suggestion that the president of the country should be a non-political person, and said his party would definitely back Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam if there is a consensus on his name.
Sana'a, April 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen Sunday held talks to strengthen bilateral relations.
Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) A minister of Pakistan's Sindh province has died after a protracted illness, a media report said Sunday.
London, Apr 21 (ANI): Queen Victoria's love for her Muslim servant had almost threatened to disrupt her Jubilee celebrations after her Royal Household refused to condone her shockingly intimate friendship with an Indian servant any longer.
London, Apr 21 (ANI): Queen Victoria's love for her Muslim servant had almost threatened to disrupt her Jubilee celebrations after her Royal Household refused to condone her shockingly intimate friendship with an Indian servant any longer.
Karachi, Apr 21(ANI): Only 48 percent of population has access to safe sanitation in Pakistan, making it one of the of 57 countries currently most off-track to meet its sanitation Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) target to halve the proportion of people without access to adequate sanitation, a UN agency report has said.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief M. Natarajan Thursday hailed the successful Agni-V test, noting that the 5,000-km range missile will 'adequately meet' India's nuclear deterrence needs.
Male, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) raised strong objections on Thursday over the announcement that presidential elections will be held in July 2013 and not this year.
Washington, Apr 19(ANI): Pakistan Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has expressed optimism regarding trade with India and added that he saw popular support for reviving ties with the neighbouring country and benefiting from its "dynamic" economy.
Kabul, April 18 (IANS) Twenty Taliban militants, including a rebel commander, handed over their weapons Wednesday to the authorities in northeastern Afghanistan and joined a government-backed peace process, an official said.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed Wednesday claimed he had an opportunity to carry out "a counter-coup" against the present dispensation under Mohamed Waheed with the help from some military officers but rejected it due to his strong democratic roots.
Srinagar, Apr 17 (ANI): Scores of government employees in Jammu and Kashmir staged a protest in Srinagar on Tuesday, against the alleged non-fulfillment of state government's promise of extending the retirement age by two years and making all temporary employees permanent.
Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Days after a Jadavpur University professor's arrest for circulating cartoons targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, state Food Supplies Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick has asked party workers to socially boycott CPI-M workers and "learn to hate them".
Abu Dhabi, April 15 (IANS) A 10-year-old Indian boy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is doing his own bit to save the environment. Every day, he makes paper bags and distributes them to supermarkets, stores and malls.
Male, April 14 (ANI): The Maldives opposition has expressed confidence of a free and fair poll, as voting got underway today for by-elections.
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has backed Britney Spears for a judging role on US 'X Factor'.
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) A Pakistani parliamentary panel reviewing the future terms of engagement with the US said Thursday the country's territory should not be used to transport arms into Afghanistan and that Islamabad should seek an unconditional apology from the US over a NATO air strike that killed 24 soldiers.
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) A Pakistani parliamentary panel reviewing the future terms of engagement with the US said Thursday the country's territory should not be used to transport arms into Afghanistan and that Islamabad should seek an unconditional apology from the US over a NATO air strike that killed 24 soldiers.
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) Admitting to problems in its relations with the US, Pakistan said Thursday the future of the ties depends on parliament, which is currently reviewing the terms of engagement with America.
Washington, April 11 (ANI): A US military judge has set 5 May as the date for the arraignment of alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other accused apprentices.
Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): Afghanistan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak has stated that a long-term security partnership and the presence of U.S. forces beyond 2014 will be needed to ensure Afghanistan's stability and "give the right messages" to both its population and its enemies.
Karachi, Apr 11 (ANI): A four-member commission formed to probe the Pakistan blinds cricket team's defeat to their Indian counterparts last month, has given clean chit to the players and the team management.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) With the political deadlock persisting in the Maldives, ousted president Mohamed 'Anni' Nasheed comes to India next week to seek New Delhi's diplomatic push for early elections in his picture-pretty Indian Ocean island country.
New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): With Sri Lanka voicing concern over the possible impact of radiation from the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu in case of an accident, former Indian President and eminent nuclear scientist Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam said here today that there was no need for concern, adding that there may be a misunderstanding.
Islamabad, Apr 9(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said there is no justification for the actions taken by the United States against Jammat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.
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Tripoli, Apr 8 (ANI): Libya will defy the United Nations by conducting its own trial of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, without handing him over to the International Criminal Court, it has emerged.
Islamabad, Apr 6(ANI): Pakistan has indicated it was still far from reaching an agreement with the United States on how to improve ties that had deteriorated after a series of major crises.
Islamabad, Apr 6(ANI): Pakistan has 'predictably' rejected Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna's claims regarding existence of evidence to nail Jammat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed.
Islamabad, Apr 5(ANI): Pakistan and the United States have agreed to introduce a new framework on two key issues- NATO supplies and military reimbursements in their ties.
Washington, Apr 5(ANI): The United States has said it was looking for evidence to put terrorist and Jamaat-ud- Dawa(JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed behind bars.
Islamabad / Washington, Apr 5(ANI): Pakistan has said it would 'need concrete evidence' to nail Jamad -ud Dawa terror chief Hafiz Saeed instead of engaging in a public discussion on the issue.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India Tuesday welcomed an American notification announcing a bounty of $10 million for Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed, who is continuing his tirade against India from Pakistani soil.
Islamabad, Apr 2(ANI): US Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Nides is likely to travel to Islamabad this week to hold crucial talks to devise a new framework under which supplies for the western forces stationed in Afghanistan would pass through the country.
Islamabad, Apr 2(ANI): The Taliban and the US have reportedly agreed to swap prisoners, sources have said, adding that a formal announcement of an agreement is not possible at the moment.
Efforts are on to squelch the months-long peaceful movement by villagers living in the neighbourhood of the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu which has delayed its commissioning. What brought the people out of their homes is the fear that the plant is a threat to their lives and livelihood. Repeated assertions by spokesmen of the national science and technology establishment, from former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam downwards, have not convinced them that the plant is accident-proof. Instead of talking to the people and addressing their concerns, the Government of India appears set to crush their movement using crude force.
Islamabad, Mar 29 (ANI): A Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz has called on the chief justice of the Pakistan Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the delay in the enforcement of Islamic (Sharia) laws in the country for which "we rendered great sacrifices".
Manila, Mar 27(ANI): The Filipino population in Saudi Arabia has been told to be more watchful while expressing their faith by an official of a migrant watch group, after one of country's most influential Islamic cleric issued a fatwa against religious structures in the Arab Peninsula.
Agartala, March 25 (IANS) A mob hacked to death two elderly men and critically injured another in Tripura mistaking them to be child lifters, police said here Sunday.
London, Mar 24(ANI): An elderly woman pensioner, who suffered a fall, was left lying on the floor at a care home for upto ten minutes because a senior nurse was praying, according to an inquest.
Islamabad, March 23 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Pakistan seek to boost bilateral trade cooperation.
Islamabad, Mar 23 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to meet US President Barack Obama in Seoul next week on the sidelines of a nuclear safety summit.
Islamabad, Mar 19 (ANI): Pakistan has pledged to rebuild its strained relationship with the United States after a stressful year, but maintained that the issue of unmanned drone attacks on its soil remains a major impasse.
Male, Mar 14 (ANI): Maldivian President Waheed Hassan is facing opposition from his brother, who has accused him of seizing power through "an illegal coup" in February.
Male, Mar 14 (ANI): Maldivian President Waheed Hassan is facing opposition from his brother, who has accused him of seizing power through "an illegal coup" in February.
what actually Tendulkar rates as his best knocks is the 98 runs feast in the 2003 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan.
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Britney Spears has reportedly rejected a 10-million-dollar offer to join the next season of 'The X Factor'.
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Simon Cowell is said to be "desperate" to offer superstar Adele a mega-bucks judge's job on his reality show 'The X factor'.
Kuala Lumpur, Mar.12 (ANI): The third India-Malaysia Foreign Office Consultations were held here today in Putrajaya.
Chennai, Mar 11 (ANI): Former Director for Nuclear Recycling and Waste Management, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Dr. K. Balu has assured the safety of Tamil Nadu's Kudankulam nuclear power plant.
Wellington, March 10 (ANI): Britney Spears was recently linked to a role on US 'X Factor' judging panel alongside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.
Wellington, March 10 (ANI): Britney Spears was recently linked to a role on US 'X Factor' judging panel alongside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.
Tripoli, Mar 8(ANI): Libyan leader Mustafa Abdul Jalil has vowed to use force to stop the country from disintegrating following leaders' declaration of autonomy in the eastern region.
Tripoli, Mar 8(ANI): Libyan leader Mustafa Abdul Jalil has vowed to use force to stop the country from disintegrating following leaders' declaration of autonomy in the eastern region.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Janet Jackson has turned down an offer to join the next season of America's 'The X Factor' as a judge because she just can't work the show into her schedule.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Janet Jackson has turned down an offer to join the next season of America's 'The X Factor' as a judge because she just can't work the show into her schedule.
Kabul, Mar 4 (ANI): The Taliban has a sophisticated system in place to infiltrate Afghanistan's security forces, an Afghan army general has warned.
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Janet Jackson has declined to take up the role of a judge on the US version of X-Factor.
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Janet Jackson has declined to take up the role of a judge on the US version of X-Factor.
Kabul, Mar 4 (ANI): The Taliban has a sophisticated system in place to infiltrate Afghanistan's security forces, an Afghan army general has warned.
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Janet Jackson has declined to take up the role of a judge on US X-Factor.
Islamabad, Mar 3 (ANI): The US Treasury has slapped sanctions on an alleged top bomb-maker of the Taliban to further cut off his and the Afghan insurgency's access to financial support.
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Janet Jackson has declined to take up the role of a judge on US X-Factor.
Islamabad, Mar 3 (ANI): The US Treasury has slapped sanctions on an alleged top bomb-maker of the Taliban to further cut off his and the Afghan insurgency's access to financial support.
London, March 2 (ANI): Simon Cowell has approached Britney Spears in a bid to sign her as a judge for 'X Factor' USA, claims Louis Walsh.
London, March 2 (ANI): Simon Cowell has approached Britney Spears in a bid to sign her as a judge for 'X Factor' USA, claims Louis Walsh.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): In a major setback for the Difa-e-Pakistan Council, all the main Baloch and Pakhtun political and nationalist parties have decided not to attend today's meeting organized by the banned group.
Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): In a major setback for the Difa-e-Pakistan Council, all the main Baloch and Pakhtun political and nationalist parties have decided not to attend today's meeting organized by the banned group.
London, Feb 26 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has demanded 50 million dollars to take up the position of a judge on 'X Factor', offered to her by show supremo Simon Cowell.
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Pakistan has indirectly blamed India among other foreign powers for creating disturbances in Balochistan and interfering in its affairs, claiming that it has proof to prove its point.
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Pakistan has indirectly blamed India among other foreign powers for creating disturbances in Balochistan and interfering in its affairs, claiming that it has proof to prove its point.
