Everything you need to know about Mohamed Bunder: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Mohamed Bunder: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Cairo, May 17 (IANS) Hundreds of protesters flocked Friday to central Tahrir Square here to join demonstrations condemning the rule of President Mohamed Morsi and ruling Muslim Brotherhood group, reported Xinhua.
Dubai, May 17 (IANS/WAM) The 12th edition of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA) was held on the closing day of the two-day Arab Media Forum here.
Cairo, May 13 (ANI): Former president Hosni Mubarak, who fell from power in Egypt after the uprising in 2011, said that future generations would judge him 'fairly'.
United Nations, May 10 (IANS) A senior UN official stressed that the upcoming elections in the Maldives represent an important opportunity to move forward with its democratic transition.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The envoys of four nations -- Ecuador, the Maldives, Lithuania and Malawi -- presented their credentials to President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here Thursday.
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Four envoys presented their credentials to President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan here today.
London, May 6 (ANI): Libya's parliament has passed a law banning officials from the Gaddafi era from holding political office.
Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Three people were killed in Egypt after a Facebook overnight spat over President Mohamed Morsi turned into a bloody fight, state-run Al-Ahram news website reported Friday.
London, May 3 (IANS) Chelsea outscored Basel 5-2 at Stamford Bridge to enter the Europa League final in Amsterdam where they will face Benfica.
Kuala Lumpur, May 2 (IANS) Bahrain Football Association chief Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa Thursday achieved a convincing victory in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presidential election, replacing its disgraced former boss Mohamed Bin Hammam.
Abu Dhabi, May 2 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi and Japan have held discussions over ways to enhance bilateral ties and cooperation in the different sectors.
Dubai, May 1 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Tatarstan, a federal state of Russia, have held discussions to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Kuala Lumpur, April 30 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is this week set to elect its new chief who will have an uphill battle to refurbish the image and reputation of Asian football's governing body left tarnished by its disgraced former boss Mohamed Bin Hammam.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Getting pregnant while you are still young is known to protect a women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Abu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi and Uganda have held talks over enhancing bilateral relations and expanding avenues of trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Tehran, April 29 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that insecurity of Syria will jeopardise the whole region.
Washington, April 26 (ANI): A recent study has determined the temperature near the Earth's center to be 6000 degrees Celsius, 1000 degrees hotter than estimated in a previous experiment conducted 20 years ago.
Beijing, Apr. 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday reaffirmed that a cabinet reshuffle will come soon but it will not be swayed by any opposition pressure.
Cairo, April 21 (IANS) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said Saturday he intends to announce an imminent cabinet reshuffle, he posted on his official Twitter page.
Nouakchott, April 19 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabhi and Mauritania have held talks to reinforce bilateral relations to serve common interests of the two countries and people.
Melbourne, Apr 18 (ANI): According to the Australian press, the racist attacks on Indian students are still a major concern for Indians, who still believe that Australia is a dangerous place for Indian students.
Tripoli, April 15 (IANS) Visiting Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed Monday said that India greatly appreciates the onset of democracy in Libya and looks forward to enhancing cooperation in areas that are vital for new Libya's stability and growth.
New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): Maldives's Defence Minister Colonel Mohamed Nazim met his Indian counterpart A.K. Antony here on Monday in an endeavor to further strengthen bilateral and military ties between the two nations.
London, Apr. 11 (ANI): Egypt's armed forces participated in forced disappearances, torture and killings across the country during the 2011 uprising, according to a leaked presidential report on revolution-era crimes.
Cairo, April 10 (IANS/AKI) Egyptian prosecutors have begun an investigation into three complaints against popular TV comedian Bassem Youssef over allegations of promoting atheism, harming diplomatic ties between Egypt and Pakistan, and insulting the attorney general.
Male, April 10 (IANS) India has assured the Maldives of stronger ties between both countries, the Maldivian government said Wednesday.
London, Apr 6 (ANI): Egypt's parliament is set to pass a law, which according to campaigners will severely restrict the activity of human rights groups and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the country.
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A small shipping vessel suspected to be involved in smuggling activities was seized off Mumbai harbour early Thursday, officials said.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The fundamentals of India's relations with its neighbours are strong and any turbulence is a passing fancy, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Monday.
Cairo, April 1 (IANS) Egyptian government has said it believes Iran should participate in the diplomatic efforts to find out a solution of the ongoing Syria conflict.
Abu Dhabi, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabhi and Somalia have held talks over the existing bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance them. Both sides also discussed latest developments and issues of mutual interest.
Abu Dhabi, March 29 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi has held discussions with Libya over strengthening of cooperation between them.
Cairo, March 25 (IANS) Egypt's Prosecutor-General Talaat Abdullah has decided to hand over two former Libyan officials to the Egyptian Interpol for extradition to Libya, state news agency MENA reported.
Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syria's opposition chief Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib has resigned from the National Coalition, his spokesman said.
Cairo, March 24 (IANS) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is scheduled to attend the Arab League Summit in Qatar and the BRICS Summit in South Africa March 26-27, reports Xinhua.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Understanding the BRICS group of emerging economies will allow controlling its contours as also help it expand to other countries, India's External Affairs Minister said Friday.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India should look at Egypt as its gateway to Africa, Osama Saleh, Egypt's Minister of Investment, said here.
Kuala Lumpur, March 21 (IANS) The member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should further boost investment to weather uncertainties of the current global economic climate, said its deputy secretary-general Lim Hong Hin Thursday.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Visas on arrival, more direct flights and cultural exhibitions across India are some of the steps Egypt will take to woo Indian tourists, it was announced Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Egypt Wednesday invited Indian investments in the country, and said it also proposes to establish a free economic zone for Indian companies.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday lauded Egypt's nascent democracy and said the two countries must find new ways of engagement between their youthful populations.
New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI) President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India has sought Egypt's active cooperation in building a genuinely representative global order.
New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said that he and the visiting Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi underscored the importance of forging stronger regional and international cooperation between our two countries to address common challenges like climate change, food and energy security and terrorism.
New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): India has said that it will seek to strengthen its bilateral ties with Egypt during President Mohamed Morsi's three-day state visit.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold talks with new Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Durban, South Africa, next week.
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi arrives here Monday on a three-day visit, after a short stopover in Islamabad, to boost bilateral ties with India, especially in trade.
Islamabad, March 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian President Dr. Mohamed Morsy will pay a state visit to Pakistan on March 18 at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is visiting India from March 18 to 21 at the head of a high-level delegation of ministers and business leaders, at a time when trade between the two sides has witnessed a record 30 percent jump.
Kuala Lumpur, March 14 (IANS) Outgoing acting president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Zhang Jilong has urged the governing body to stay united to "restore glory" for the confederation.
Sharjah, March 13 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Tuesday launched a non-stop service to Baghdad from the carrier's main hub in Sharjah.
Cairo, March 12 (IANS) Even as preparations are on for the visit of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy to New Delhi, the two countries explored their future economic potential during a trade committee meeting where India hoped it would emerge as preferred source of high quality and competitively-priced products in different areas, from pharmaceuticals and vaccines to information and communications technology.
Cairo, March 11 (IANS) Egypt's Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim has called on all political forces to keep the police out of politics.
Cairo, March 9 (IANS) The Egyptian government Friday sacked assistant interior minister Major General Maged Noah, following a wave of opposition and withdrawal from different sectors of the police security forces in different governorates.
New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): With former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed walking out of police custody as his trial for alleged illegal detention of a judge has been deferred by a month, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said the latest developments are a part of that country's legal system, and added that New Delhi wants a strong democracy in Male.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday expressed concern over the "political instability" in the Maldives and said India would continue to monitor the situation there as it was for a democratic and prosperous nation.
New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday appealed for peace in Maldives in wake of the recent arrest of former President Mohamed Nasheed.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday expressed concern over the "political instability" in the Maldives and said India would continue to monitor the situation there as it was for a democratic and prosperous Maldives.
Male, March 6 (IANS) Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed was released from police custody Wednesday after his court hearing was concluded, officials said.
Male, March 6 (IANS) Dozens of opposition demonstrators were arrested in the Maldivian capital Male Wednesday as violent protests broke out in the island nation following the arrest of former president Mohamed Nasheed Tuesday.
Algiers, March 6 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and held talks on enhancing bilateral relations.
Male, March 5 (IANS) Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed was arrested Tuesday, ahead of his trial hearing at Hulhumale Magistrate Court, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, a media report said.
Male, Mar. 5 (ANI): Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has been arrested and will face charges of abuse of power during his tenure.
Male, March 5 (IANS) Former Maldivian president Mohammed Nasheed was arrested Tuesday, causing a fresh uproar and protests in this capital city, Xinhua reported.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court was Monday told by a lawyer that Chhattisgarh has the best fair price shop network, an achievement in the backdrop of allegations of corruption surrounding foodgrain shops for the poor in other states.
Male, March 4 (IANS) The Maldives parliament convened Monday for the first time this year amidst uproar by members of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
Beijing, March 3 (IANS) Asian football caretaker chief Zhang Jilong confirmed Sunday that he will not run for the election of AFC president. The decision was made "totally out of his own will", he said.
Cairo, March 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Egypt Saturday on a two-day visit for talks with the Eyptian President Mohamed Morsi, Xinhua reported.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday proposed a hike of over 16 percent in the external affairs ministry budget in 2013-14 at Rs.11,719 crore ($2.154 bn), with aid to neighbouring countries getting special focus.
London, Feb 27 (ANI): Egypt's main opposition group, the National Salvation Front (NSF), has decided to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Colombo, Feb 26 (IANS) Former longtime ruler of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, said Tuesday he will not contest the upcoming presidential elections, ending months of speculation.
Cairo, Feb 26 (IANS) Ahmed Aba Ya Zeed, a university student, has won a trip to India, thanks to a poster competition organised here.
Cairo, Feb. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Twenty tourists were killed in a balloon explosion Tuesday morning in Egypt's Luxor governorate, state TV reported.
Cairo, Feb 26 (IANS) Twenty tourists were killed when a hot air balloon exploded Tuesday in Egypt's Luxor governorate, state TV reported.
Male/New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed left the Indian High Commission in Male Saturday, 11 days after he sought refuge following an arrest warrant against him in a court case.
London, Feb 22 (ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has called a series of parliamentary elections that will start on 27 April and end in June.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An Indian delegation left for Male amid strained ties with the Maldives after deposed president Mohamed Nhasheed took refuge in the Indian mission there.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A four-member team of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) left for Male Wednesday to "engage with all stakeholders" following the second arrest warrant issued against former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, who is staying in the Indian High Commission since Feb 13.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India Tuesday voiced its "very serious concerns" over the bribery allegations in the AgustaWestland VVIP choppers deal during talks between British Prime Minister David Cameron and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here as Britain assured it would act on any request for information.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India and Britain Tuesday decided to launch negotiations on a civil nuclear agreement and boost trade as visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held wide-ranging talks on a wide gamut of issues, including regional and global issues.
London, Feb 19 (IANS) A new nasal spray from a marine microbe will help clear chronic sinusitis, which causes nasal congestion, difficulty in breathing, pain and swelling around your eyes and cheeks.
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) President Barack Obama's top counterterrorism adviser John Brennan has listed convicted key Mumbai terror attack plotter David Coleman Headley among five high-value targets that had been captured with US intelligence support.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday spoke to his Maldivian counterpart on the emerging political crisis in the atoll nation after former president Mohamed Nasheed took "refuge" at the Indian High Commission in Male.
Male, Feb 14 (IANS) Maldivian President Mohammed Waheed Hassan must quit and an interim, caretaker government should be set up, former president Mohamed Nasheed demanded Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India Wednesday expressed concern over the "ongoing political instability" in the Maldives and said it was in touch with authorities there after former president Mohamed Nasheed took refuge in the Indian high commission in Male.
Abuja (Nigeria), Feb 13 (IANS) Nigeria's victorious football team was splashed with national honours, including plots of land and cash for winning the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Males, Feb 13 (IANS) There is "no point" of Mohamed Nasheed being at the Indian High Commission, said a senior Maldives minister who assured that "everything is under control" in his country.
Male, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed who took refuge in the Indian embassy in Male Tuesday witnessed a major change of fortune in his political career with the start of 2012.
Male, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, who once held a cabinet meeting under water to highlight global warming, took refuge at the Indian High Commission here Tuesday after a court issued an arrest order for his failing to attend a hearing in the illegal detention of a judge.
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Maldives opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed has "done a Julian Assange", said WikiLeaks on Twitter after the former president took refuge at the Indian High Commission in Male.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday expressed serious concern over the situation in Maldives with senior party leader Sushma Swaraj speaking to National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon on the issue.
Male, Feb. 13 (ANI): Former President of Maldives, Mohammed Nasheed took refuge inside the Indian High Commission in Male on Wednesday, after a court issued an arrest warrant against him.
Male, Feb 13 (IANS) Mohamed Nasheed, who was forced to step down as president of Maldives last year, took refuge at the Indian High Commission here Tuesday after a court issued an arrest order for his failing to attend a hearing in the illegal detention of a judge.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Egyptian Prsident Mohamed Morsi, the country's first democratically elected president, is to visit India in the third week of March.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India has conveyed its readiness to extend all possible assistance to Libya in its political transition and reconstruction and offered humanitarian assistance to the tune of $2 million, a top official said here Friday.
Johannesburg, Feb 8 (ANI): Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandil has condemned religious edicts by hardline Islamic clerics calling for the killing of opposition leaders.
Male, Feb 7 (IANS) The Maldivian Elections Commission Thursday said presidential elections in the island will be held Sep 7 this year.
Cairo, Feb. 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Egypt's capital Cairo on Tuesday, the first visit by an Iranian president to Egypt since 1979.
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandil has rejected the notion that the government of his country is unstable, adding that everyone in the nation is 'new in this democracy thing'.
Washington, Feb. 3 (ANI): Fed up Egyptians are making it their job to prevent and rescue women at Tahrir Square, the epicenter of Egypt's uprising, which has become a terrifying place for women as sexual assault has become more common and violent.
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 1 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to elect a new president in May, turning a new page for the Asian governing body after its former chief Mohamed Bin Hammam was banned.
