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Dubai moves to stop ivory tusk smuggling

May 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Dubai, May 19 (IANS/WAM) An environment campaign to enhance international efforts to combat the smuggling of elephant ivory tusks is being undertaken by the Dubai Police General Command.

World's biggest ice sheets likely more stable than thought

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A research team has argued that high ancient shorelines do not necessarily reflect ice sheet collapse millions of years ago.

'Retiring' Becks planning to buy own franchise following 'sweetheart clause' in US contract

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): Football legend David Beckham is reportedly planning to buy his own club after pulling the curtain on his glittering playing career.

Nalanda University project takes major step forward (With Image)

May 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In a major step towards realising the ambitious Nalanda International University, coming up in Rajgir in Bihar, an international jury has selected the architectural design of an Ahmedabad-based firm for the varsity.

MEA officials meet export promotion councils, business chambers

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Secretary (Economic Relations) Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty held a meeting with various Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Apex Business Chambers namely, FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM and PHD Chamber of Commerce here on Wednesday.

More volunteers joining NGOs

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) NGOs working on social issues are now finding more volunteers, especially youths, who want to be engaged in different projects of the organisations.

New species of marine reptile from Jurassic period found in Iraq

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): An international team of scientists has identified a new species of ichthyosaur (a dolphin-like marine reptile from the age of dinosaurs) from Iraq, which revolutionises our understanding of the evolution and extinction of these ancient marine reptiles.

Blackberry launches low cost slim and sleek Q5

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Blackberry unveiled its new slim and sleek low priced Q5 and has decided to offer its popular messenger service on other platforms like Android and Apple free of cost.

Russia launches rocket with French telecom satellite

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Proton-M rocket carrying a French telecommunications satellite has blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, said a spokesman for Russian space agency Roscosmos.

Latest waves of cyber attacks targeting US corporations

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A new wave of cyber attacks is being primarily aimed at American corporations, the sources of which seem to emanate from the Middle East.

15 wildfires doused in a day in Russia's Far East

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Vladivostok, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Firefighters have extinguished 15 out of 25 forest fires in Russia's Far East in a day, the forestry department said Saturday.

Fergie to receive 2-mln package as Man U ambassador after retirement

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Soon-to-retire Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will reportedly be paid a whopping two million pounds to be an ambassador for the club after his retirement.

Netanyahu says nuclear Iran would threaten free flow of oil supply

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Jerusalem, May 10 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has told Chinese President Xi Jinping that a nuclear Iran would threaten the free flow of oil through the Hormuz Straits.

Bangladesh tribunal sentences Jamaat-e-Islami leader to death

May 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Dhaka, May 9 (ANI): A Bangladesh war crimes tribunal sentenced an Islamist party leader to death on Thursday, on charges of genocide and torture of unarmed civilians during the 1971 war for independence.

Karnataka to host National hockey

May 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) After a three-year interval, the much-diluted senior men's National Hockey Championship for the Rangaswamy Cup will commence here Wednesday with defending champions Mumbai taking on hosts Karnataka in the opening fixture.

Jihadis, criminal hackers planning mega cyber attacks on US websites

May 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Criminal cyber hackers from the Middle East and North Africa have joined hands to plan for cyber attacks against the websites of U.S. government agencies, banks and other companies, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Guyana marks 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day

May 6, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Port of Spain, May 6 (IANS) Guyana marked the 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day Sunday by unveiling a monument at the very location where the first batch of indentured Indian labourers alighted from a ship in 1838.

Chinese President makes four-point proposal for settlement of Palestinian question

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday made a four-point proposal for the settlement of the Palestinian question during his talks with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Pakistan emerges Kenya's key exports destination

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Nairobi, April 29 (IANS) Pakistan has become a leading importer of Kenya's goods in Asia region, reports Xinhua.

'Rare' blue diamond fetches record $1.8m at auction

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 25 (ANI): A deep-blue diamond ring made by renowned Italian company Bulgari, has been auctioned off for 1.8 million dollars per carat - beating the previous record for a blue diamond, which was sold for 1.68 million dollars per carat.

UN official blames Boston Marathon bombing on 'American global domination'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): United Nations official known for blaming the U.S. for unrest in the Middle East has blamed the Boston Marathon bombings on 'American global domination'.

Asian monsoon may be predictable months in advance

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): A Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego-led study has found a crucial connection that could drastically improve the ability of forecasters to reliably predict Asian monsoon a few months in advance.

NYC school students' study helps inform better practices for protecting elephants

April 20, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): 12 to14 year old students from East Side Middle School in New York City are attempting to put an end to the elephant crisis, which is at an all time high with more and more demand for ivory taking more and more lives.

Russia worried about post-Assad Syria: US

April 19, 2013 at 7:56 AM

Washington, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia fears not only losing its "last bastion" of influence in the Middle East but also what would follow Syrian President Bashal al-Assad, US director of national intelligence James Clapper has said.

41 missing, one dead as boat capsizes in Indonesia

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Jakarta, April 18 (IANS) At least one person died while 41 went missing after a boat carrying some 50 people overturned in Indonesia Wednesday. Rescuers managed to save eight people, Xinhua reported.

Justin Bieber keen to buy home in Dubai

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, April 16 (ANI): Justin Bieber is looking forward to buy a property in Dubai, which is known for its strict laws.

Bieber wants house in Dubai

April 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, April 16 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber, who is due to perform in Dubai next month, is planning a long-term stay there and is keen to get a house rather than a hotel room.

India, Bangladesh to consider 'liberation war' film

April 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and Bangladesh Friday agreed to consider a collaboration on producing a film depicting the 1971 "War of Liberation", officials said.

US backs India's emergence as regional anchor

April 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) Rebalancing its security posture in the Asia-Pacific region, the US says it is investing in a long-term strategic partnership with India to support its ability to serve as a regional economic anchor and security provider.

Navjot Sidhu sidelined as BJP MP, says his wife

April 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Amritsar, Apr 11 (ANI): BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife and Amritsar-East MLA Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has alleged that her husband has been "sidelined" by his party.

32 dead, over 18,000 displaced in Kenya floods

April 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Nairobi, April 10 (IANS) At least 32 people have died and 18,600 others displaced by flash floods caused by heavy rains in Kenya, the East African nation's Red Cross Society (or KRCS) said Wednesday.

Kerry urges Iran to prove peaceful intention on nuclear program

April 7, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Ankara (Turkey), April 7 (Xinhua-ANI): United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Iran to take simple steps in order to prove its intention on nuclear program is peaceful while stressing the process of talks could not continue for ever.

Mobile users in Middle East victims of cyber crime: Study

April 7, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) Lack of precaution by mobile users can have unfortunate consequences. Close to two in five mobile users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have fallen victims to mobile cyber crime, says a new study.

Assad says fall of his regime to cause 'domino effect' fuelling Middle East instability

April 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned that the fall of his regime or the breakup of his nation will cause a "domino effect" that will fuel Middle East instability for years.

Reliance Globalcom activates 'Hawk' submarine cable system in Egypt

April 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) International telecom services provider Reliance Globalcom Thursday activated its 'Hawk' submarine cable system in Egypt and integrated it with the company's network to meet the growing customer requirements for high-speed, reliable and cost-effective solutions in the Middle East and India.

Rockets barrage launched toward southern Israel for third consecutive day

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Jerusalem, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI): For the third day in a row, a rockets barrage of three mortar shells was launched by militants in the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel Thursday morning, the IDF confirmed.

Rising temperature difference between hemispheres could shift rainfall patterns in tropics

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Due to global climate change, the Northern Hemisphere is becoming warmer than the Southern Hemisphere and this rising temperature difference could significantly alter tropical precipitation patterns, a new study has revealed.

US launches initiative to explore human brain

April 3, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, April 3 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama has announced an ambitious multidisciplinary program to create a map of the human brain that could help cure diseases such as Alzheimer's and epilepsy.

Russian railways enhance security for Sochi Games

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS) Russia has introduced additional security checks at the entrances of over 30 railway stations a bid to ensure transportation security ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Russian submarine forces to get high-precision weapons

March 28, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia plans to equip its submarine forces with long-range high-precision weapons, which will enhance their strategic deterrent capabilities, the defence minister said.

Woman shot dead near Karkardooma metro station(Update:Metro)

March 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): A woman was shot dead, allegedly by her husband, while she was on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi today.

Russia, Britain want peaceful settlement in Syria

March 24, 2013 at 7:22 AM

Moscow, March 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The situation in Syria should be resolved by means of negotiations, Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister David Cameron have agreed.

Republican lawmaker spills Jordan's role in Laden's son-in-law capture 'secrets'

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A delicate US government agreement to keep secret Jordan's role in the capture of Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law has been upset by Republican Peter King's public thanks to the Middle Eastern country for their role in the operation, according to government sources.

United SC win IFA Shield

March 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) United SC earned their maiden IFA Shield soccer title pipping title holders East Bengal 1-0, with Ranty Martins scoring the all-important goal in the second half here Wednesday.

Shantanu-Nikhil brought journey of a traveller at WIFW

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Shantanu-Nikhil have maintained a class and style. Their glamorous yet sophisticated creations - a perfect fusion of East and West - have always charmed the fashion lovers and set the new standards. They continued to do so at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter, with their collection inspired by the dunes and desserts.

Syrian refugees may double or triple this year, says UN official

March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): The United Nations has warmed that the number of refugees from Syria may double or even triple this year if the two-year-old bloody uprising does not end.

Air Arabia takes delivery of second aircraft

March 10, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Sharjah, March 10 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia Saturday announced it had received the delivery of its second fuel-saving Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft.

ISB expands global footprint, ties up with Japan B-school

March 9, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Hyderabad, March 9 (IANS) Expanding its global footprint in executive education, Indian School of Business (ISB), one of the country's top business schools, has tied up with a leading institute of Japan to offer courses for Japanese executives.

Sea floor earthquake zones can magnify tsunamis beyond what was thought possible

March 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): The earthquake zones off of certain coasts-like those of Japan and Java-make them especially vulnerable to tsunamis, a new study has revealed.

Sea floor earthquake zones can magnify tsunamis beyond what was thought possible

March 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): The earthquake zones off of certain coasts-like those of Japan and Java-make them especially vulnerable to tsunamis, a new study has revealed.

EDMC is committed to keep area clean: Mayor

March 8, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Mayor of East Delhi, Dr. Annapurna Mishra has said that EDMC is committed to keep East Delhi cleaner and it is a step in the direction. She was addressing a gathering after flagging off a fleet of 30 new garbage removal trucks

Global women leaders conference begins in Dubai

March 7, 2013 at 2:19 AM

Dubai, March 7 (IANS/WAM) Women leaders, ministers, academics and entrepreneurs have gathered in Dubai for the 16th Global Women Leaders Conference (Woibex).

Toongate: Bengal gets more time to compensate professor

March 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) The West Bengal Human Rights Commission Monday granted six weeks' time to the state government for implementing the panel's recommendations regarding the "wrongful" arrest of a professor for circulating emails mocking Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Arsenal poised for 'biggest ever' 1.5bn pounds takeover bid by unnamed Middle East consortium

March 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Football giant Arsenal is reportedly set for the world's biggest ever takeover bid for a football club of 1.5 billion pounds by an unnamed Middle East consortium in the next few weeks, which, if successful, can clear debts that stand at around 250?million pounds according to the last full year's financial results.

Bengal's first mega food park coming soon

March 3, 2013 at 9:39 AM

Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) The upcoming mega food park in West Bengal, first of its kind in the state, is likely to be ready by end of April this year, an official said.

India plans missile test ranges in Andhra, Andamans

February 27, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will set up missile test ranges in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Andhra Pradesh and the process has been initiated to acquire land, the government said Wednesday.

Neo bags New Zealand Cricket rights until 2020

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Neo Sports has secured the television rights to showcase all domestic and international cricket played in New Zealand until 2020.

Russia sends planes to rescue nationals from Syria

February 20, 2013 at 3:21 AM

Moscow, Feb 20 (IANS/ RIA Novosti) Russia sent two planes to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria and evacuate Russians and nationals of former Soviet republics from the war-stricken Middle East country Tuesday.

Dutch hostage freed in Yemen

February 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Sanaa, Feb 17 (IANS) A Dutch national kidnapped four days ago by armed tribesmen in Yemen's western region has been freed, the Yemeni interior ministry said Sunday.

Nestle's net profit goes up

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Geneva, Feb 15 (IANS) Swiss food giant Nestle has announced a net profit of 10.6 billion Swiss francs (about $11.5 billion) for 2012, an increase of 11.6 percent from the previous year.

New Sars-like deadly virus can spread between people

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

London, February 14 (ANI): Health officials in the UK have said that a new respiratory illness similar to the deadly Sars virus can spread from person to person.

PDA can kill relationship

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

London, Feb. 12 (ANI): One in ten women will consider separating from a man who is too affectionate in front of other people, a study has found.

Hitler's food taster recounts times she was forced to test for poison

February 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): One of the women, who had to taste Hitler's food to ensure it was not poisoned, has revealed for the first time how they were forced into risking their lives everyday to save his.

China denies allegations of 'radar locking' Japanese military vessels

February 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): China's Defence Ministry has dismissed allegations by Japan that Chinese navy ships has twice put a radar lock on Japanese military vessels in January.

Mel C helping Bunton find lost dog

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Singer Melanaie Chisholm aka Mel C, member of band Spice Girls, is helping fellow member Emma Bunton search her lost dog.

Children view art, learn of climate change

February 2, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) It was a feast for the eyes as well as a lesson in climate change for children who viewed this exhibition at the Chinmaya Mission in the national capital.

Neanderthals sang opera, says researcher

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Barcelona, Feb 1 (IANS/EFE) Neanderthals sang opera, British archaeologist Steven Mithen, originator of the theory that music was used as a form of pre-linguistic communication by these pre-historic people, told EFE.

One bn tourists took international trips in 2012: UN

January 29, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Madrid, Jan 29 (IANS) A record one billion tourists took international trips last year, says a report published Tuesday by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

Mahmoud Abbas attends AU summit, reiterates position on Israel

January 27, 2013 at 11:20 PM

Addis Ababa, Jan 27 (IANS) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Sunday attended the African Union Summit as a special guest and reiterated the call for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territory.

MJ secretly wrote tell-all book before death

January 27, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Michael Jackson secretly began writing an autobiography about his lowest moments in the last years of his life, it has been revealed.

Dog sniffs out 100 kg heroin in Turkey

January 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Ankara, Jan 21 (IANS) About 100 kg of heroin was seized from a truck with the help of a sniffer dog during a security operation Monday in Turkey, a media report said.

'Political coward' Netanyahu sees rift with Obama widen

January 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

London, Jan. 20 (ANI): Already fractious relations between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama have strained further.

Sikh temple in Dubai celebrates first anniversary with pomp and show

January 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Dubai, Jan. 17 (ANI): A Gurdwara in Dubai has become a major tourist destination with over 800,000 visitors eating its community kitchen (langar) since its inauguration last year.

Israeli prez confident Obama would strike Iran to halt nuclear programme if need arose

January 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 10 (ANI): Israeli President Shimon Peres is confident that American President Barack Obama would approve a military strike to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions if it came to that.

Hotelier Anil Madhok honoured with lifetime achievement award

January 9, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 9 (IANS) At a glittering event in this suburb of the national capital, Anil Madhok, managing director of Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. was felicitated with the much coveted lifetime achievement award at the Hotelier India Awards that celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry

Bad finishing cost us the game: East Bengal coach

January 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan rued his team's lacklustre performance in front of the goal as the Kolkata giants slumped to a 0-1 loss to ONGC in an I-League clash here at the Ambedkar Stadium Tuesday.

22 killed, 25 injured in Sudan clashes

January 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Khartoum, Jan 3 (IANS) At least 22 people have been killed and 25 others injured in armed clashes in Sudan's East Darfur state, Xinhua reported.

Shinzo Abe elected as Japan's new prime minister

December 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 26 (ANI): The leader of Liberal Democratic Party, Shinzo Abe has become Japan's new prime minister, giving top priority to overcoming the prolonged economic slump.

Half of Greeks seek jobs abroad, says survey

December 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Athens, Dec 24 (IANS) Every second Greek of working age seeks job abroad due to the prevailing debt crisis which has hit Greece hard over the past three years, a survey has found.

Putin denies propping up Assad

December 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Moscow, Dec. 21 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied propping up Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and stressed that Moscow was only seeking to avert a perpetual civil war.

India, ASEAN elevate ties to strategic partnership

December 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) India and the 10-member ASEAN grouping, which together comprise a region of 1.8 billion people with a combined GDP of $3 trillion, Thursday elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership.

New Ayatollah Khamenei Facebook page gets over '1000 Likes' shortly after launch

December 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Johannesburg, Dec. 18 (ANI): Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as a surprise member of Facebook, after the social networking site was earlier banned in the Middle East nation due to its use by activists to rally government opponents in 2009.

Kingfisher Airlines eyes phased restart

December 17, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) In a bid to woo potential investors, financially strained Kingfisher Airlines Monday said it will restart operations in a phased manner. However, it did not give any time line for it.

Polar storms should be factored into climate prediction

December 17, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, Dec 17 (IANS) Intense polar storms, missing in most climate models, can make a huge difference to climate predictions, according to new research.

Prayag stops East Bengal's unbeaten run

December 16, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) East Bengal suffered their first loss in the I-League this year courtesy a 0-1 defeat to Prayag United SC at Salt Lake Stadium here Sunday.

Saudi prince buys $485 mn 'flying palace'

December 16, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Dubai, Dec 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal will soon take delivery of the world's first customised A380 superjumbo, dubbed "the flying palace" for its luxury.

Matt Damon reveals secret to successful marriage

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Washington, Dec. 16 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso, who celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on December 9, are still going strong as a couple, despite the actor's hectic schedule.

Closest ally Russia now hints at Assad's 'possible' ouster in Syria

December 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Washington, Dec. 14 (ANI): Syria's most powerful ally and protector, Russia, has apparently begun positioning itself for the fall of President Bashar Assad, saying for the first time that rebels might overthrow him and preparing to evacuate thousands of Russian citizens from the country.

China promises to give importance to India ties

December 12, 2012 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) China's new leaders have promised that they will give "great importance" to relations with India, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said Wednesday.

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover considers manufacturing in Saudi Arabia

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

London Dec 12 (ANI): Tata-owned Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles could soon be built in oil-rich Saudi Arabia as Middle Eastern demand for the luxury vehicles increases, according to a report.

Salman Khurshid to visit Myanmar in first bilateral trip

December 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) In his first bilateral trip abroad, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is to visit Myanmar from Dec 14-16 during which he will call on President Thein Sein and also inaugurate the International Buddhist Conference in Yangon.

Russia to monitor North Korea's satellite launch

December 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Moscow, Dec. 11 (Xinhua-ANI): Russia will monitor a planned satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) but sees no reason to put on alert its own missile defense, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Oleg Ostapenko said Tuesday.

'Cool' app on stolen iPhone sends picture back to owner!

December 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): A woman in the UK has unwittingly taken her own picture as she attempted to unlock a stolen Apple iPhone.

Syrian rebels defying US after pledging allegiance to jihadist group

December 11, 2012 at 11:04 AM

London, Dec. 11 (ANI): Rebel groups across Syria have defied the United States after pledging their allegiance to a group that Washington is set to designate a terrorist organization for its alleged links to al-Qaeda.

Middle East clubs join hunt to sign Beckham

December 9, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Dec. 9 (ANI): Soccer ace David Beckham will reportedly be offered a move to the Middle East as he weighs up where he should end his playing career, according to a report.

Khaled Meshaal kisses Gaza soil on his first historic visit in 45 yrs

December 8, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Khaled Meshaal political leader of Hamas changed history when he took the first steps on to the Palestinian land for the first time in 45 years.

Hamas leader Meshaal kisses Gaza soil on first visit in 45 yrs

December 8, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): Hamas's exiled leader Khaled Meshaal kissed the soil of Gaza as he stepped on to the Palestinian land for the first time in 45 years for a 'victory rally'.

We all have hundreds of DNA flaws

December 8, 2012 at 10:52 AM

London, December 8 (ANI): Every humans has 400 flaws on an average in their DNA, geneticists say.

Jolie visits refugee camp in Jordan

December 7, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Dec 7 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie made a humanitarian trip to Jordan recently, and appealed to officials "to do all they can" to assist civilians fleeing Syria.

US denies Iran's 'drone capture' claims

December 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): The United States has denied reports that Iran 'caught' and landed a small American drone flying over the Persian Gulf.