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Kin of missing Indian sailors rest hopes on Iran

April 30, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Dubai, April 30 (IANS) The families of three Indian seaman who have been missing since their cargo ship sank off the coast of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in December last year now hope that they may have been rescued by the Iranians.

India, Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan

April 15, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), April 15 (IANS) India and Tajikistan Monday discussed the situation in Afghanistan where international forces are set for a drawdown next year, and agreed that the global community should strengthen Afghanistan's capacity to maintain peace, stability and prosperity of its people.

Vice president visiting Tajikistan April 14-17

April 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari is to pay a four-day official visit to Tajikistan from Sunday, the first by an Indian vice president to the Central Asian country with which India shares close strategic ties.

Iran's newly-launched destroyer in Caspian Sea "to guarantee security": President

March 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Tehran, March 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that the presence of Iran's newly-launched destroyer in the Caspian Sea will "guarantee security" in the region.

India seeks higher Haj quota

March 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India has sought an increase of 10,000 in this year's Haj quota. The request was made by Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed to Saudi Haj Minister Bandar Najar, when the two met in Jeddah.

Iran to establish navy base near Pak's Gwadar Port being handed over to Chinese firm

February 18, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (ANI): Iran has planned to establish a new base near Pakistan's border in the Sea of Oman.

Teenage Saudi 'runaway' bride wins divorce from 90-yr-old man

January 10, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Sydney, Jan 10 (ANI): A teenage Saudi girl, who was forced to marry a 90-year-old man, has been granted a divorce after a local human rights group intervened, a report has said.

Iran says successfully rebuffed US-Israeli 'new Stuxnet cyber attack'

December 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

London, Dec. 26 (ANI): A power plant and other industries in southern Iran that were targeted by Stuxnet computer worm has been successfully rebuffed and prevented from spreading.

Nine bodies found after boat capsize in Malaysia

December 19, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 19 (IANS) At least nine bodies, including of a pregnant woman, were recovered from the water off a Malaysian town after a boat carrying around 16 undocumented Indonesian immigrants capsized, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

Rajasthan official retains post in first right to recall vote

December 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Jaipur, Dec 14 (IANS) In the first ever "right to recall" voting in Rajasthan, a municipality chairman has been able to retain his elected position as voters cast their ballot against his recall, officials said Friday.

Iran 'finding ways' to supply long range rockets, other weapons to Hamas: Report

November 27, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): Iran is 'finding ways to supply Hamas' with long range rockets and other weapons, a senior U.S. official has claimed.

Iran testifies S-200 air defense missile "successfully": report

November 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Tehran, Nov. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Iran testified S-200 air defense missile system "successfully" in an ongoing military drill in the east of the country, semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday.

Iran sets up naval base in Strait of Hormuz

November 5, 2012 at 12:55 AM

Moscow, Nov 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has set up a naval base in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route accounting for 25 percent of the world's crude oil transportation.

'Iran launches submarine, destroyer'

September 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Tehran, Sep 18 (IANS) Iranian Navy Tuesday launched an overhauled super-heavy submarine and an indigenous destroyer in the Persian Gulf, Xinhua reported.

12 die in Brunei chopper crash

July 21, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Bandar Seri Begawan, July 21 (IANS) Twelve people were killed when an air force helicopter crashed in Brunei, the country's defence ministry said Saturday. There were two survivors.

Putin returns to Kremlin amid protests

May 7, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president Monday in a glittering Kremlin ceremony that took place less than 24 hours after protesters opposed to his rule had battled police in downtown Moscow.

Malaysian PM stresses need for strategy to promote Tamil education

January 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 23(ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has stressed the need for a blueprint to promote Tamil education in the country.

Soon, an 'intelligent bracelet' that will help you stay healthy

August 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

London, August 8 (ANI): Soon an 'intelligent bracelet', packed with microchips and a smartphone application, will help you track and analyse your movements, food intake and sleep patterns.

Saudi taps Muslim nations to curb Iran designs, US worried

May 27, 2011 at 4:04 PM

New York, May 27 (ANI): Saudi Arabia is coming around to the view that the United States cannot be counted upon to restore and ensure stability in the Middle East, especially in the context of neutralising Shia dominant Iran's overt aggresive designs.

Saudi envoy calls on PM, reiterates cooperation with India

March 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): The Secretary General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Bander Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, called on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Monday during which he reiterated Saudi Arabia's keen interest in further consolidating relations between India and the Kingdom in all areas of cooperation, without reservation.

Saudi Arabia to release vulture detained over spying for Israel's Mossad

January 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

Jerusalem, Jan 11 (ANI): Saudi Arabia would reportedly release a vulture, tagged with a GPS tracker by Tel Aviv University, which was caught in the country last week and accused of spying for Israel's Mossad.

Sonu Niigaam postpones Malaysian concerts

December 11, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 11 (ANI): Due to unforeseen circumstances, renowned Bollywood playback singer Sonu Niigaam has deferred one of his upcoming concerts in Malaysia and rescheduled another to next year.

Gay Arab prince jailed for 20-years over murder of manservant

October 21, 2010 at 4:19 PM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): The gay Arab prince, who brutally assaulted his manservant before murdering him, has been jailed for at least 20 years.

Saudi prince 'kills manservant' during gay sex session

October 6, 2010 at 1:16 PM

London, Oct 6 (ANI): A Saudi prince is said to have battered his manservant to death during a gay sex session in a five star hotel in London.

Mumbai Chlorine gas leakage probe

July 14, 2010 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping on Wednesday sought a detailed report from the Mumbai Port Trust regarding the leakage of the chlorine gas from within its compound.

High-ranking cop, officers nabbed in raids in Malaysia

July 13, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 13 (ANI): A bid to curb crime in Malaysia has seen more than 10 police officers, including two policewomen caught during raids.

Now, Malaysian parakeet Meena predicts Spanish win in WC final

July 11, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jul 11 (ANI): Meena Kutti is Malaysia's own version of Paul the octopus and Mani the parakeet, is the latest to predict a Spanish victory in tonight's World Cup final..

Smugglers in Iraq Blunt Sanctions Against Tehran

July 9, 2010 at 3:59 PM

Washington, July 9 (ANI): The smuggling of crude oil and refined products to Iran by Iraqi Kurds is not only undercutting recent American sanctions on Tehran, but also worsening tensions within Iraq over how to divide the country's oil profits.

More international flotillas headed for Gaza Strip

June 17, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Tel Aviv (Israel), June 17 (ANI): Ships from several countries, including Iran and Lebanon, have reportedly left or are planning to leave for Hamas-controlled Gaza in defiance of an Israeli maritime blockade on that territory.

Malay Tamil 'Ironman' shows he's tough as nails

December 28, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Johor Baru (Malaysia), Dec. 28 (ANI): Malay Tamil yoga practitioner P. Balakrishnan repeated his death-defying feat of lying on a bed of 108 nails while having a car run over him.

Gujarat fishermen equip their boats with GPS

September 11, 2009 at 8:58 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep. 11 (ANI): Fishermen in Gujarat's Veraval region have now equipped their trawlers with Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

MIC CWC candidate urges Indian businessmen to think big

September 9, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Sep. 9 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress's CWC seat hopeful Jaspal Singh has urged Malay-Indian businessmen to think big and incorporate technology into their ventures for more profit.

Water-logging throws life out of gear in Gujarat's Mangrol city

July 28, 2009 at 6:51 PM

Ahmedabad, July 28 (ANI): People in Gujarat's Mangrol city are forced to use boats after stepping out of their homes, as the floodwater has marooned the city leading to massive water logging.

Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear in Gujarat

July 20, 2009 at 2:52 PM

Mangrol (Gujarat), July 20 (ANI): Heavy rain has thrown normal life out of gear in Mangrol in Junagadh district of Gujarat.

New evidence confirms antiquity of 'Persian Gulf' title

July 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM

Tehran, July 6 (ANI): The second phase of archeological excavations in the Iranian port city of Siraf has yielded new evidence that confirms the antiquity of the Persian Gulf title.

Illegal Indian, Chinese temples to be demolished in Kedah: DAP chief

July 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM

Ipoh (Malaysia), July 6 (ANI): The Democratic Action Party chief of Malaysia's Kedah state, Thomas Su, has claimed that illegal Hindu and Chinese temples are about to be demolished in the state, and he has evidence to back his claim.

Too hot, poll officials take a hit

April 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) With the sun beating down mercilessly, two Gujarat polling officials were rushed to the hospital Thursday after suffering heat strokes.

75 year old widow to be flogged for seeing male strangers in Saudi Arabia

March 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Mar 10 (ANI): A 75-year-old widow has been sentenced to 40 lashes and four months imprisonment in Saudi Arabia for meeting two young men, who were strangers to her and were reportedly bringing her bread.

Pakistan's 30 plus two questions for India

February 24, 2009 at 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Feb.24 (ANI): Following are the thirty plus two questions asked of the Indian Government by Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik in connection with the November 26, 2008 terror attacks on Mumbai that claimed 179 lives and maimed over 300.

'Iran out of yellow cake uranium, race to prevent supplies'

January 24, 2009 at 5:26 PM

London, Jan 24 (IANS) Iran is running short of yellow cake uranium, triggering an international race to prevent it from importing the material needed to make nuclear weapons, according to a news report here Saturday.

Israel stops aid ship from entering Gaza: Iran

January 14, 2009 at 5:29 PM

Tehran, Jan 14 (IANS) Iran claimed Wednesday that Israeli forces have stopped its ship containing humanitarian aid for Palestinians from reaching the Gaza Strip, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Proof for Persian Gulf's name exists in all historical records, says archaeologist

December 15, 2008 at 1:36 PM

Tehran, Dec 15 (ANI): An archaeologist has said that the name "Persian Gulf" has a historical root and has been registered in all historical documents and texts, and so, efforts to alter the name will prove futile.

Seven Indians among crew of hijacked ship M.V. Delight

November 20, 2008 at 5:06 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) There are seven Indian crewmen on board the bulk cargo carrier M.V. Delight that was hijacked by pirates near the Gulf of Aden Tuesday afternoon with a consignment of 38,000 tonnes wheat, a top government agency said here Thursday.

Indian Navy sinks pirate vessel off Somalia

November 19, 2008 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Operating in an offensive role in international waters for the first time, the Indian Navy scored a major success in its anti-piracy campaign in the Gulf of Aden when its stealth frigate sank a Somali pirate vessel after coming under attack.

Indian Navy bloods itself off Somalia, sinks pirate vessel

November 19, 2008 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Operating in an offensive role in international waters for the first time, the Indian Navy scored a major success in its anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden by sinking a pirate vessel that had opened fire at a stealth frigate which was patrolling the region.

Indian Navy frigate sinks Somali pirate ship

November 19, 2008 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) In a major boost to anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, an Indian Navy vessel staved off an attack by a group of Somali pirates and sank one of their ships, even as the sea bandits seized three more merchant vessels.

Indian Navy ship sinks pirate vessel off Somalia

November 19, 2008 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) An Indian Navy vessel sank a pirate ship that had fired at it in the dangerous waters of the Gulf of Aden near Somalia, sources here said Wednesday, even as another three ships were hijacked by Somali sea bandits.

Another ship with 25 crewmen, including Indians, hijacked off Somalia

November 19, 2008 at 2:58 PM

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) A cargo ship laden with 35,000 tonnes of wheat and manned by 25 crew members, including some Indians, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden late Tuesday night, a shipping union official said here Wednesday.

Another cargo ship hijacked in Gulf of Aden

November 18, 2008 at 9:50 PM

Beijing, Nov 18 (Xinhua) Yet another vessel, a Hong Kong cargo ship, was hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden near the Yemen coast Tuesday, the maritime search and rescue centre of China said here.

Iran building naval bases on Oman coast: Report

October 30, 2008 at 5:57 PM

Tehran, Oct 30 (Xinhua) Iran has started constructing new naval bases along the coast of the Sea of Oman for an 'impenetrable line of defence,' the Tehran Times daily reported Thursday.

Gujarat Industries Power to set up two more units

October 20, 2008 at 3:40 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 20 (IANS) Vadodara-based Gujarat Industries Power Co Ltd (GIPC) will set up two more lignite-based thermal power projects, each with 250 MW capacity, taking its total power generation capacity to 1,000 MW, a top official said.

Gujarat election: Communal hue retreat in BJP campaign

December 5, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Modiā??s statement in an election campaign at Mangrol in Gujarat proved that at last he dared to say what he was subsiding all these days. Yes, Gujarat is back again to election now with hot issues which earlier seemed to be issueless.