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Everything you need to know about Ahmednagar City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Ahmednagar City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Amanda Bynes doesn't need rehab, say parents

May 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amanda Bynes, who was arrested for drug possession, does not need to go to a rehabilitation centre, according to her parents.

Ecuadorian footballer feels it is best to ignore racism in Russia

May 24, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Moscow, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Lokomotiv Moscow forward Felipe Caicedo has said that he tries to block out racist chants at Russian football stadiums.

Questions raised over valuation dropping Gupta's property price in S. Africa

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Johannesburg, May 22 (ANI): An objection has been lodged over an error on the 2013 property valuation of a property owned by the well-connected Indian family in Johannesburg.

Indian university lecturer arrested in UAE

May 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) An Indian university lecturer who had come to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a short visit has been arrested by police here for blogging against a Dubai-based university.

Tepees latest household craze in US

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New York, May 20 (ANI): Tepees are the latest houseware piece that is trending all over America.

Penguins are star attraction at Guatemala zoo

May 14, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Guatemala City, May 14 (IANS/EFE) Twelve penguins, newly arrived from a conservationist park in France, have become the star attractions at Guatemala City's La Aurora Zoo.

Indian wedding controversy: Nine South African cops suspended

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Durban, May 11 (IANS) Nine officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in South Africa have been suspended for their alleged role in a controversial wedding in an Indian-origin family earlier this month.

Mexican death saint 'blasphemous', says Vatican

May 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) The cult of Santa Muerte or "Holy Death" in Mexico is "blasphemous" and worshipping it was a "degeneration of religion", a senior Vatican official has said.

NYPD surveillance of Muslims called 'unconstitutional'

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): New York Police Department's surveillance of Muslims has been called unconstitutional.

Audi breaks ground on Mexico plant

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mexico City, May 6 (IANS/EFE) Audi executives and Economy Secretary Ildefonso Guajardo laid the cornerstone for the German automaker's new plant in Mexico, the Economy Secretariat said in a statement.

Elano hopeful for Brazil recall

May 5, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 5 (IANS) Former Manchester City midfielder Elano said he remained hopeful of a recall to Brazil's national team ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

Solar plane starts journey across US

May 4, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Washington, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The first airplane that can fly both day and night powered exclusively by the sun's rays has taken off from California in the first stage of an attempt to fly across the US without using any fuel.

Man claims he visited heaven and spoke to God while unconscious in hospital

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): A man, whose heart stopped beating for hours, has claimed that he saw angels and spoke to God before unbelievably waking up in hospital and making a full recovery.

Cabinet extends completion date of NATRiP project by 2 years

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the extension of the date of completion of the project by two years beyond December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2014.

Chelsea to lure Mourinho back with 100 mln-pound transfer 'kitty'

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Chelsea is set to offer a 100 million-pound transfer cash bundle to Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho to rebuild the club if the Portuguese makes the move back to the Blues this summer.

Sarah Jessica Parker fights with twin daughters for jewellery

April 21, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed that she has to struggle to get back her own jewellery from her twin daughters.

Over 100 dead, thousands injured in China quake; massive rescue underway

April 20, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Beijing, April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): More than 100 people were killed and thousands injured after a strong quake struck southwest China's Sichuan Province Saturday morning, triggering massive rescue efforts.

Premier League clubs spent whopping two-third on players' wages in 2011-12

April 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): According to the recently published financial accounts of the 20 Premier League (PL) clubs, more than two-third of their record 2.4 billion-pound income in 2011-12 had been spent on the wages of their players.

Monaco to 'gazump' Chelsea in Mourinho chase by making him world's 'highest-paid' football manager

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly received an offer from mega-rich French club Monaco which will make him the highest-paid football manager in the world.

Mexican airline operates fuel efficient aircraft

April 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Cancun (Mexico), April 11 (IANS/EFE) Mexican discount carrier Volaris has started operating the first of 50 Airbus A320s equipped with wing tip fuel saving devices, known as "sharklets", which will allow it to reduce fuel use by up to four percent.

Vidic touts current 'Fergie-led' Man U squad 'better than any other season'

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, Apr 4 (ANI): Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has claimed that the current United team under the aegis of Sir Alex Ferguson is better than any other season at the club.

Journalist gunned down in Guatemala

March 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Guatemala City, March 22 (IANS/EFE) A journalist with Nuestro Diario newspaper was fatally shot in the eastern Guatemalan province of Jutiapa, the publication said Thursday.

Nine die in Mexico fireworks blast

March 16, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Mexico City, March 16 (IANS/EFE) Nine people were killed Friday when a vehicle carrying fireworks exploded during a religious festival in the central Mexican state of Tlaxcala, authorities said.

Be courageous: Pope Francis urges Catholic cardinals

March 16, 2013 at 6:22 AM

Vatican City, March 16 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has called for "new methods of evangelisation", and urged Catholic cardinals to unite and to be "courageous".

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise 'incredibly happy post split'

March 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Melbourne, Mar 13 (ANI): 'Rock of Ages' director Adam Shankman has said that his two good friends Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are "incredibly happy" since they got divorced.

PIL against Raj Thackeray, Ajit Pawar for recent public spat

March 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Friday admitted a PIL demanding action against Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for their recent verbal spat which led to clashes between their party workers in different parts of the state.

Raging fire engulfs forest near Mumbai's Film City

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, Mar. 5 (ANI): A raging fire engulfed the forest near Film City in Goregaon area of Mumbai, even as fire fighters struggled to control the blaze.

MNS violence hits Maharashtra (Third Lead)

February 27, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tension triggered by an incident of stone-pelting at Raj Thackeray's convoy led to violence by his MNS party activists who Wednesday torched public and private vehicles, including ambulances, and attacked NCP offices across Maharashtra.

NCP appeals for peace in face of MNS violence

February 27, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) In the face of violence unleashed by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, state Nationalist Congress Party president Madhukarrao Pichad exercised restraint and appealed to (NCP) party activists to remain calm Wednesday.

NCP, MNS activists turn to violence in Maharashtra

February 27, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tension erupted between NCP and MNS activists in Mumbai and other parts of the state Wednesday following a Tuesday rally addressed by Raj Thackeray in Ahmednagar.

NCP, MNS activists turn to violence in Maharashtra

February 27, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tension erupted between NCP and MNS activists in Mumbai and other parts of the state Tuesday following a Monday rally addressed by Raj Thackeray in Ahmednagar.

Aadhar: C.M. fixed 31st March as deadline to complete the target

February 23, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit as reviewed the implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme and Aadhar enrollment in the Capital City in a high level meeting which was attended by the Food and Supplies Minister

Three kids burnt to death in Maharashtra village

February 18, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Feb 18 (IANS) Three children of a family were burnt to death in a fire that broke out in their hut in Nandurkhi village of Ahmednagar district early Monday, police said.

NHRC asks cops to explain delay in lodging FIR (Lead, superceding earlier story)

February 16, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Taking suo moto cognisance of a media report, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought explanation from the Maharashtra Police over delay in lodging an FIR of a young girl who was kidnapped, and then rescued from a brothel.

NHRC asks cops to explain delay in lodging FIR

February 16, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Taking suo moto cognisance of a media report, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought explanation from the Maharashtra Police over delay in lodging an FIR of a young girl who was kidnapped after being rescued from a brothel.

Estopa now more inspired to share music

February 15, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Mexico City, Feb 15 (IANS/EFE) The two brothers who make up the Spanish duo Estopa find themselves "more inspired than ever" to create and share music with the public.

CID to probe Dalit youths' killings in Maharashtra

February 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Tuesday ordered the state CID to probe the brutal killings of three Dalit youths last month in Ahmednagar district, an official said here.

Richie Ray, Bobby Cruz celebrate 50-year music career

February 4, 2013 at 9:58 AM

San Juan, Feb 4 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican salsa legends Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz celebrated Saturday their 50th year of making music together by recalling their greatest hits and giving thanks they're still alive after their bouts with drugs and alcohol.

NHRC urged to probe killing of three Dalits

January 31, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Activists Thursday demanded a probe by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) into the brutal killing of three Dalit youths in a Maharashtra village earlier this month.

Mexican court frees French woman jailed for 96 years

January 24, 2013 at 4:57 PM

London, Jan 24 (IANS) A French woman who was initially sentenced to 96 years in jail by a Mexican court over a kidnapping in 2005 has been freed after Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that her rights were violated.

Over 150 Mexican cops held for organized crime ties

January 21, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Mexico City, Jan 21 (IANS/EFE) As many as 158 police personnel have been arrested in the northern Mexican state of Durango for alleged ties to organized crime, officials said.

Guardiola wants to ply trade in 'fascinating' English Premier League in future

January 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM

London, Jan 16(ANI): Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has made it clear he would like to manage a top Premier League club in future as he has always been fascinated by English football.

Coca-Cola launches ad to address obesity

January 15, 2013 at 11:37 AM

London, Jan 15 (ANI): Soda giant Coca-Cola has launched a big ad campaign to state that it is doing a lot to combat obesity.

Helen Flanagan dropped from 1m pounds lingerie deal with Ultimo

January 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

London, Jan 13(ANI): Helen Flanagan has been dropped out of the 1-million-dollar deal with designer lingerie brand Ultimo.

'Le Sulk' Anelka set for shock retirement from football

January 11, 2013 at 3:13 PM

London, Jan 11(ANI): Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka could announce his shock retirement after his contract with Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua gets over

Russians to stage march against US adoption ban

January 9, 2013 at 11:13 PM

Moscow, Jan 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Opponents of a law banning US nationals from adopting Russian children were granted permission here Wednesday to hold a protest march in central Moscow Jan 13, officials and rally organisers said.

Madrid presents dossier for 2020 Olympic Bid

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Madrid, Jan 9 (IANS) The City of Madrid officially presented the dossier for its candidacy to host the 2020 Olympic Games to the press.

UK 'losing war on cyber crime as lost revenue hits 205 mln pounds per year'

December 31, 2012 at 12:37 PM

London, Dec. 31 (ANI): Britain is losing the war on Internet crime, after it emerged that cyber crime cost businesses in the country around 205 million pounds in lost revenue last year, a leading police officer has admitted.

Kids request Santa for new sibling, pet or 'dad' for Christmas

December 25, 2012 at 1:09 PM

London, December 25 (ANI): Its Christmas time and most people may assume that children will ask Santa for an extensive list of toys, games and treats.

Five labourers injured as security guards open fire in Jamshedpur

December 24, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Jamshedpur, Dec. 24 (ANI): At least five workers were injured as private company guards opened fire on labourers here on Monday, following heated arguments over not being allowed to enter the premises with their bicycles.

'Livid' Fergie says Van Persie 'could have been killed' after being struck by ball on head

December 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM

London, Dec 24(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson blasted Swansea City captain Ashley Williams for deliberately kicking Robin Van Persie on the head with the ball during their 1-1 draw at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday, and added that the striker could have been killed due to that.

Mario Balotelli shows up as Santa during stadium fan tour

December 21, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec 21 (ANI): Local youngsters were in for a treat during a tour of the Etihad Stadium, as Mario Balotelli surprised them by turning up as Father Christmas.

Maharashtra Rally cancelled; INRC reduced to 2 rounds

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Bangalore, Dec 19 (IANS) The once popular Indian National Rally Championship run under the aegis of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) touched rock bottom with the cancellation of Rally of Maharashtra, the final round, that was scheduled to be held in Nashik Jan 5-6, 2013.

Texas gun store owner offering teachers discount on guns after Connecticut school shooting

December 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Dec. 18 (ANI): A Texas gun store owner is not only encouraging teachers to arm themselves, he is also offering them a discount.

Mumbai among world's most 'dirtiest' cities: Survey

December 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Sydney, Dec 14 (ANI): Mumbai has been named among the list of the world's most dirtiest city, according to a survey.

Guatemala deports McAfee to US

December 13, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Guatemala City, Dec 13 (IANS/EFE) US software guru John McAfee, who fled here last week from neighbouring Belize where authorities want to question him about a murder, was deported to the US Wednesday, a Guatemalan official said.

Boris Johnson dancing at Olympics closing ceremony 'most talked-about event' on Twitter

December 12, 2012 at 1:52 PM

London, Dec 12 (ANI): London Mayor Boris Johnson dancing at the Olympics closing ceremony was the most talked-about event of 2012 among Twitter users in the UK, the micro blogging site has revealed.

Outrage over Swedish artist using ashes of Holocaust victims to make painting

December 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Washington, Dec. 7 (ANI): A Swedish artist has caused outrage after it was revealed that he used the ashes of incinerated Nazi death camp victims to make a painting.

US software mogul McAfee hospitalized in Guatemala

December 7, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Guatemala City, Dec 7 (IANS/EFE) US software guru John McAfee was hospitalized here Thursday after complaining of chest pain as Guatemalan authorities prepared to deport him to neighbouring Belize, where police want to question him in connection with a murder.

No risks for Mourinho as Real Madrid face Ajax

December 3, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Madrid, Dec 3 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will introduce changes for his side's Champions League match at home against Ajax Tuesday night.

Australia to make China's Forbidden City theme park near Sydney

December 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Sydney, Dec. 3 (ANI): Australia is set to make a Chinese theme park featuring the full-size replica of the gates to the Forbidden City in Beijing and nine-story temple housing a giant Buddha.

Ali to be proclaimed king of boxing

December 3, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Mexico City, Dec 3 (IANS/EFE) Muhammad Ali, former world heavyweight boxing champion and widely considered to be the greatest pugilist of all time, will be named "King of Boxing" at the 50th convention of the World Boxing Council, or WBC.

Malaysian town permits women to cut men's hair but 'sensitive unisex' word is out

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 28 (ANI): Hair salons in Malaysian town of Alor Setar cannot use the word 'unisex' on their business signboards as it is 'a sensitive word', a city councilor has said.

Ronaldo backs Man U to win Premier League title this season

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Nov. 25 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has blasted Manchester City strikers by telling them the champions will not win the Premier League this season.

'Mario bros' join each other for night out in Manchester

November 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM

London, Nov 25 (ANI): 'TOWIE' star Mario Falcone, who was up North in Manchester - away from his Essex hometown - joined Mario Balotelli footballer for a meal.

SJVNL's maiden wind energy project commissioning begins

November 21, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) Public sector hydropower major Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) has started its maiden wind energy project in Maharashtra and it is likely to be commissioned by next year, company's official said here Wednesday.

Gamesa to set up wind farm for SJVN in Maharashtra

November 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) The Indian subsidiary of Spanish wind turbine major Gamesa will set up a wind farm for hydro power company Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra and maintain it for 10 years, the company said here Monday.

Mustached Peter Crouch leaves Kate Moss' book launch party crawling

November 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, Nov 17 (ANI): Peter Crouch was pictured crawling into the back of a car on Thursday evening after attending the launch of Kate Moss' book at 50 St. James in London.

President Mukherjee cancels trip to Maharashtra

November 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has cancelled his two-day trip to Maharashtra in view of the ill health of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, official sources said Thursday.

Six die in shooting at Mexico wedding

November 15, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Mexico City, Nov 15 (IANS/EFE) At least six people were killed and two were wounded by gunfire during and after a wedding party in the western Mexican town of Salvador Escalante, officials said.

President cancels Maharashtra trip

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has cancelled his two-day trip to Maharashtra, official sources said here Thursday morning.

De Rossi dropped by Prandelli from Azzurri

November 12, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Rome, Nov 12 (IANS) AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi was dropped from the Italy national football team when head coach Cesare Prandelli announced the squad to play France in a friendly.

France squad for Italy friendly

November 9, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Paris, Nov 9 (IANS) The following is France's squad for a football friendly against Italy in Parma Nov 14:

Mums and kids in India's poorest district saved by health project

November 3, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Washington, November 3 (ANI): A four-year health care project in one of India's poorest districts has reduced infant mortality by half, and the number of women who died from complications during pregnancy and childbirth by three-quarters.

Kolo Toure tempted to move to France after falling out of favour at Man City

November 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM

London, Nov. 2 (ANI): Kolo Toure could be tempted to move to France after falling out of favour at Manchester City.

Mario Balotelli dons pink headphones for flight to Amsterdam

October 24, 2012 at 3:03 PM

London, Oct 24 (ANI): Mario Balotelli turned heads by wearing bright pink headphones while with his teammates as they prepared to fly off to Amsterdam for their Champions League clash against Ajax.

Peru gets upgraded gunships to boost drug fight

October 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Mexico City, Oct 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Four attack helicopters, modernized in Russia, have joined the Peruvian Air Force to boost its combat capability in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.

1,000-year-old tombs found in Mexico

October 18, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Mexico City, Oct 18 (IANS/EFE) Mexican archaeologists have discovered a group of millennium-old basalt tombs in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit, said authorities.

Roberto Mancini wants James Bond role

October 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM

London, Oct 18 (ANI): Roberto Mancini is said to be obsessed with James Bond and dreams of starring as the iconic spy.

Three women, baby shot dead in Guatemala

October 15, 2012 at 10:04 AM

Guatemala City, Oct 15 (IANS/EFE) Gunmen killed three women and an eight-month-old baby girl at a house in eastern Guatemala, officials said Sunday.

Auction of offerings to Saibaba of Shirdi from Oct 18

October 14, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Oct 14 (IANS) Precious items offered by devotees at the Saibaba temple here will be put on auction this week. These include gold and silver crowns, statuettes, garlands, 'padukas' (sandals), necklaces, diamonds and precious stones.

'Dirty Harry' Harry named 'Man of the Year' by Brit mag

October 8, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Melbourne, Oct 8 (ANI): Prince Harry, who has made headlines for his Sin City photo scandal, has been touted as the 'Man of the Year' by Tatler magazine.

Son of prominent Mexican politician killed

October 5, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Mexico City, Oct. 4 (Xinhua-ANI): A son of a prominent Mexican politician has been shot dead in northeastern Mexico, the authorities said Thursday.

Mexico urges US to avoid `tomato war'

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Mexico City, Oct 4 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's government expressed concern that the US may cancel a 16-year-old agreement setting the price for its tomato exports, saying it will urge Washington not to opt for protectionist measures.

Men in Delhi Metro women's coaches fined Rs.32 lakh

October 1, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Fines from men travelling in women's only coaches have swelled Delhi Metro coffers by a staggering Rs.32 lakh ($60,394) in the two years since the rule was introduced on Oct 2, 2010, an official said.

Irrigation scam an attempt to malign NCP: Ajit Pawar

September 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Sep 30 (IANS) The irrigation scam directed against him is an attempt to divert attention from the "coal scam", former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said Sunday.

Real Madrid coach Mourinho praises Ramos

September 30, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Madrid, Sep 30 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised central defender Sergio Ramos while at the same time handing him a warning that he needs to be at his best in order to play.

A healthy heart initiative for the poor

September 28, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Making heart operations affordable to even those below poverty line since the past two years, Healthy Heart For All (HHFA), an initiative by cardiologists to help the poor, is providing free heart check-ups as well as easy monthly instalment options to help tackle rising incidences of cardiac ailments.

New York City to get 'world's largest' Ferris wheel

September 28, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Washington, Sep. 28 (ANI): The world's biggest Ferris wheel will be built on Staten Island, in an ambitious attempt to draw tourists to the city known now as the 'forgotten borough'.

$1.05 bn raised for Mexican hydro project

September 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Mexico City, Sep 26 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission, or CFE, sold 13.5 billion pesos (some $1.05 billion) in bonds on the domestic market to finance construction of the La Yesca hydroelectric power plant.

Real Madrid coach refuses to discuss Ramos

September 23, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Madrid, Sep 23 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has defended his decision to leave central defender Sergio Ramos out of the side that defeated Manchester City and hinted he was prepared to do the same when his side play Rayo Vallecano Sunday.

Walmart hits a wall in New York

September 22, 2012 at 10:11 AM

New York, Sep 22 (IANS) Mighty Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has been thwarted once again in its efforts to open a big-box store in the Big Apple in the face of opposition from local unions much like protestors in India.

Mexico issues 1 kg commemorative gold coin

September 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Mexico City, Sep 18 (IANS/EFE) Mexico' central bank Monday brought into circulation the country's first 1 kg gold commemorative coin.

Russian court declines returning seized money during raids

September 11, 2012 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, Sep 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Moscow court has ruled legal a refusal by investigators to return over $1.7 mn seized from an apartment of opposition activist Ksenia Sobchak during anti-Vladimir Putin protests.

Mourinho believes 'odds against Real Madrid' of winning Champions League

September 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM

London, Sep 7 (ANI): Jose Mourinho believes the odds are stacked against Real Madrid to win the Champions League.

'Relieved' Mancini happy at City signing five new players on deadline day!

September 1, 2012 at 3:45 PM

London, Sep 1(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he is happy with the way the club went through their business on the last day of the transfer window.

Government believes in action, not on hollow promises: Sheila

August 28, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that her government believes in action and would never like to involve itself in hallow promises and announcements.

'Fully clothed' Kate Upton turns up for voluntary litter pick in New York

August 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, August 25 (ANI): Kate Upton showed that she was not afraid to get her hands dirty, as she participated in a voluntary litter pick in New York City.

Tilak booms, 92 years after death

August 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Pune, Aug 25 (IANS) Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's booming voice resounded at a jam-packed gathering here 92 years after his death as everyone listened in pin-drop silence to an audio clip of a speech of the first and strongest advocate of 'Swaraj'.

Mexican firm ordered to clean up oil spill

August 25, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Mexico City, Aug 25 (IANS/EFE) Mexican environmental authorities are demanding that state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos clean up a crude spill that occurred when a loading buoy sank nearly two weeks ago and polluted six beaches.