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Legislation soon to deal with malpractices in sports: Sibal

May 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The union government will soon bring stand-alone legislation to deal with malpractices in sports, Law Minister Kapil Sibal said Saturday.

New Man U boss Moyes 'imprints identity' by axing Fergie's backroom staff

May 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): New Manchester United boss David Moyes has started to imprints his own identity on the club by wielding the axe on former boss Sir Alex Ferguson's backroom staff at United.

'Sikh warrior' Panesar determined to repeat 'last stand' performances in Ashes this year

May 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, May 25 (ANI): English left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has expressed his willingness to play in the back-to-back Ashes series, starting from July, in view of his 'last stand' during the drawn Tests series against New Zealand and the 2009 Ashes.

Helen Mirren rallies for military charity

May 25, 2013 at 12:38 AM

London, May 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Helen Mirren has urged people to back a military support charity after a soldier was brutally murdered on London streets.

My film is my responsibility, says Veena Malik

May 24, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Pakistani actress Veena Malik, whose "Zindagi 50-50" released this Friday, says she is a born actor. She feels she is responsible for the film she signs from day one of her association with it till its release.

Flintoff to return to cricket duty with 'yesteryear stars' T20 clash with Oz

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Sydney, May 24 (ANI): Former England captain Andrew Flintoff is set to make a comeback to cricket with two Twenty20 matches involving yesteryear English and Australian cricket stars, with the back-to-back Ashes series underway.

Groom jailed for looting own wedding venue

May 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 24 (ANI): A groom has been arrested and locked up for looting the club that hosted his wedding reception.

Cruise liner captain to stand trial over shipwreck

May 24, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Rome, May 24 (IANS/AKI) The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner that hit rocks and sank off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people, will go on trial in July.

India will stand by people of Afghanistan, says president

May 21, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India will stand by the government and people of Afghanistan in the critical period of transition, development and nation-building, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Tuesday.

India, China have wisdom to solve border row, says Li

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his belief that India and China should "shake hands across the Himalayas", visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday said both countries "have the wisdom" to find a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution" to their festering boundary problem.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls for a handshake across Himalayas

May 21, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang offered New Delhi a "handshake across the Himalayas" and said the world's two most populous nations could become a new engine for the global economy if they could avoid friction on the militarised border.

Li pushes for sunlight ties that clouds cannot darken

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his philosophy that India and China need to shake hands across the Himalayas, visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday pushed for greater economic integration between the two Asian giants and combining the strengths of their 2.5 billion people to make an impact on the global scene.

Sammy ecstatic after propelling Sunrisers into the playoffs

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy says he was ecstatic after scoring the winning hits that propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad into the playoffs of the Indian Premier league (IPL).

Jennifer Lawrence, brother being stalked?

May 20, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Los ANgeles, May 20 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence and her brother Blaine Lawrence are reportedly being stalked by a Canadian named Han Cong Zhao.

PM, Li talk border at dinner diplomacy

May 19, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan held informal talks, in which the border stand-off figured, ahead of a dinner hosted by the latter at his official residence here Sunday.

Serves our interests to coexist peacefully, says Li in India

May 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Arriving in India days after a border stand-off, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Sunday that China regards India as an important partner and friend, and it serves their bilateral interests and the world to coexist peacefully.

A group of protesters demonstrate against Chinese premier's visit

May 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): A group of protesters, including Tibetans in exile, demonstrated against the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang's visit to india amid border tensions between both the countries.

'Li will get chance to explain incursion to Manmohan'

May 18, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The recent incursion by Chinese troops cast a "pretty dark shadow" on India-China relations, but the issue was handled "maturely" by both and probably Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will "get a chance to explain why, what happened" during his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, sources said Saturday.

MJ's ex-wife calls Wade Robson 'opportunist'

May 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 17(ANI): Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, has rubbished Wade Robson's allegations that the late singer sexually assaulted him and has branded him a liar.

Lot more to India-China ties than border stand-off: Experts

May 17, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) As Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in India days after the two countries resolved a 20-day border stand-off, experts said India-China ties go back a long way and one should not judge the relations on the basis of one event.

Shocked, disappointed, distressed: Rahul Dravid

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid said Thursday he was shocked, disappointed and distressed by the spot-fixing scandal that led to the arrest of three of the team's players.

Ferdinand retires from international football

May 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) England centre-back Rio Ferdinand has decided to retire from international football and concentrate on his club career with the Premier League giants Manchester United.

Photos, attention freak out Carey Mulligan

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress Carey Mulligan gets overwhelmed when she is surrounded by the press and confesses that the public's attention freaks her out.

Carey Mulligan hates being in spotlight

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Carey Mulligan has admitted that she feels overwhelmed when she is surrounded by press and feels 'freaked out' when people look at her.

Working while standing proves beneficial for health

May 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Melbourne, May 15 (ANI): Employees who spend half of an eight-hour working day standing use 13 percent more energy than colleagues who are seated, a new study has found.

Less detailed information 'better' while betting

May 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): A new study has found that people are worse at predicting whether a sports team will win, lose, or tie when they bet on the final score than when they bet on the overall outcome.

MJ's eldest son Prince vows to defend dad's child molestation claims

May 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Michael Jackon's eldest son Prince has vowed to quash any claims of his dad being a child molester.

Border stand-off isolated, need to speed up boundary settlement: China

May 13, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Terming the recent border stand-off with India an "isolated" incident, China Monday said both countries needed to "speed up" negotiations on a boundary settlement.

'Jailed' O.J Simpson to appeal for justice in Vegas court

May 13, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Washington, May 13(ANI): Former American Football player O.J Simpson, who was acquitted in a case of murdering his ex-wife and her friend, will stand in a court room again.

Wikileaks founder Assange's accuser says was targeted after sex crime claim

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): One of the Swedish women who accused Wikileaks founder Julian Assange of sex crimes has spoken out about the ordeal she said she suffered at the hands of her alleged abuser's mother and other supporters.

Oz media tells 'weak' cricket boards to 'blame themselves' instead of Indian might

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): The Australian media echoed former International Cricket Council's (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat's words that instead of fearing the might of India, the ICC and its other members should focus on their own weaknesses, adding that good governance is about everybody being able to stand on their own feet.

Salman Khurshid's China visit fruitful, were on 'same page' over border dispute

May 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said that the meeting over the India-China border dispute with the Chinese leadership was 'fruitful'.

Border issues should not affect India-China ties: Khurshid

May 11, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India and China believe that border issues should not be allowed to obstruct their relationship, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Saturday.

I have done no wrong, says Ashwani Kumar

May 11, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Former law minister Ashwani Kumar said Saturday that he had done no wrong but had resigned from the cabinet because Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wanted him to.

'Non-Muslim minority community voters to play major role in Pak polls'

May 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Votes of the non-Muslim sections in Pakistan are likely to play a decisive role in the final result of May 11 polls, according to National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman, Tariq Malik.

Washington moves to impose ban on 3-D printer made plastic guns

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): In another effort to prevent the manufacture and possession of weapons, a D.C. Council member Tommy Wells has proposed a legalization to ban plastic guns made with 3-D printers, following a Texas-based group's successful test fire of the first functional weapon.

'Ousted' Tim May slams BCCI-fueled ICC's ' cancerous stand-over tactics'

May 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Sydney, May 9 (ANI): Ousted International Cricket Council (ICC) member Tim May has hit out at the game's governing body, saying that it is time that someone stood up to the 'cancer of stand-over tactics', which he added, are defining ICC.

Everton boss Moyes chosen to succeed Fergie at Man U

May 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Everton manager David Moyes is set to be named as the new boss of Premier League champions Manchester United, and has been handpicked by soon-to-retire United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

I can't stand perfection: Designer Alexis Barrell

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 AM

London, May 9 (IANS) Fashion designer Alexis Barrell says her entry into fashion was not planned and adds that as a creative person she explores "the ugly" and "the cheesy".

Border issue, trade to figure in Khurshid's Beijing agenda

May 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) With the border stand-off resolved, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid heads to Beijing Thursday for talks during which the Chinese troop incursion and the differing perceptions of the Line of Actual Control are expected to figure, besides other bilateral issues.

India, China showed 'tremendous maturity': Khurshid

May 8, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Wednesday said he was "comfortable" with the way India and China showed "tremendous maturity" in handling the border stand-off, an incident that had threatened to cast a shadow over his May 9-10 Beijing trip.

Claudia game for more 'Balma'

May 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai May 8 (IANS) German model-actress Claudia Ciesla, who featured in hit item number "Balma" in Akshay Kumar-starrer "Khiladi 786", is open to do more such songs, but on a condition.

Rules to be followed during one night stands revealed

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Sydney, May 8 (ANI): A one night stand can be fun if both parties follow a few simple rules, experts have claimed.

Chandy gives media clean chit, apologises for intelligence report

May 8, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday apologised for references in an intelligence report that said a section of the media was favouring Tamil Nadu in the water sharing dispute between the two states.

India kept phone line open with Beijing to resolve border stand-off

May 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India's quiet diplomacy was at work again, as New Delhi kept the phone lines with Beijing continuously ringing to defuse the 20-day stand-off on the border, conveying firmly that the Chinese troops would have to revert to status quo that existed before the April 15 incursion.

Miller's quick ton steals an unlikely win for Kings XI

May 7, 2013 at 12:24 AM

Mohali, May 7 (IANS) Riding on David Miller's third fastest century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kings XI Punjab clinched a six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling high-scoring chase at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

China acknowledges withdrawal of troops from Ladakh

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Beijing, May 6 (ANI): A spokeswoman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday tacitly acknowledged the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Ladakh's Depsang Valley.

India, China troops end stand-off ahead of Khurshid's Beijing visit

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Intense negotiations over the weekend between India and China saw an end to the 20-day stand-off with troops of both sides pulling back to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese forces had intruded 19 km inside the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, sources said.

India, China end border stand-off ahead of Khurshid visit

May 5, 2013 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and China Sunday ended the 20-day-old border stand-off by agreeing to pull back their troops to their respective positions prior to April 15 -- when Chinese troops had intruded 19 km inside Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh's Depsang area, said informed sources.

Sino-India standoff over troop incursion in Ladakh ends

May 5, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Ladakh, May 5 (ANI): The nearly three-week-old stand-off between India and China over the latter allowing its troops to enter and occupy 19 kilometers of Indian territory in the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, ended on Sunday night, with both sides withdrawing their troops to previously agreed positions.

LDF to mark Chandy regime's second anniversary as 'betrayal day'

May 5, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) Kerala's opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) Sunday decided to celebrate the second anniversary of the Oommen Chandy-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government on May 18 as "Betrayal Day".

Up to government whether parliament will function: Jaitley

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley Saturday said it was up to the government to decide whether parliament will function or not, and his party was firm on its demands for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the 2G and coal blocks scams.

MJ's family 'staged several drug interventions'

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, May 4(ANI): Thinking he was addicted to painkillers, Michael Jackson's family attempted to stage many interventions for the late King of Pop to try and get him to enter rehab, a Los Angeles investigator - citing discussions with Michael's mother Katherine - testified Thursday.

Longer night life in Bangalore, BJP's promise to young voters

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Bangalore, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP is wooing Bangalore's young voters with the promise of an extended night life in the state capital, if returned to power in the May 5 assembly poll.

MEA briefs Mulayam Singh on Govt's stand on Chinese incursion in Ladakh

May 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Responding to Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav over his attack on United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government over the issue of Chinese troops incursion in Ladakh, Minister for External Affairs (MEA) Salman Khurshid Friday briefed him on the government's stand and strategy on tackling this issue..............

Air India suspends co-pilot, cabin crew for cockpit 'overstay'

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Adopting a tough disciplinary stand, Air India Friday suspended a co-pilot and two cabin crew members for "over-staying" in the cockpit during a Bangkok-New Delhi flight April 12.

Indian foreign minister to visit China

May 3, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Beijing, May 3 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will pay an official visit to China May 9-10 as a guest of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign ministry announced Friday.

Khurhsid briefs Mulayam on China strategy

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Friday met Samajwadi Paty Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and briefed him on the government's stand and strategy on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

Boston bombing suspects originally planned July 4 attack

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May. 3 (ANI): The accused Boston Marathon bombers had originally planned to target a Fourth of July celebration in Boston, one of the suspects said.

Kovalam all set to host surfing competition

May 2, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) Excitement is mounting at the famed tourist destination of Kovalam as it gets ready to host the first ever surfing and stand-up paddle competition to be held over three days starting Friday. The event has been named as the Spice Coast Open.

Raina's ton gives Chennai 15-run win over Kings XI

May 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Suresh Raina struck a fine unbeaten 100, the third century of Indian Premier League (IPL) season six, to set-up a 15-run win for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday.

Matthews steps aside as Pune Warriors skipper

May 2, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Pune, May 2 (IANS) Sri Lankan Angelo Matthews has decided to step down from Pune Warriors captaincy for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

SEZ out of question in Goa: Parrikar

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Goa are "out of question" now, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Thursday, adding that over 38 lakh square metres of land given to seven SEZ promoters would be taken back.

'What if Kasab had landed in Goa?'

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) Imagine what would have happened if Ajmal Kasab, the ruthless foot-soldier of the 26/11 terror strikes, had chosen Goa instead of Mumbai as his terror target, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Thursday.

Toyota car sales down, Honda two-heeler zooms fast

May 1, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Japanese-Indian car joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. logged domestic sales of 9,007 units last month as compared to 14,378 units sold in April 2012.

Hezbollah leader hints at helping Assad fight uprising against his rule in Syria

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): For the first time, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has confirmed that the powerful Lebanese Shia organisation is helping President Bashar al-Assad fight the uprising against his rule - and will stand by him.

Determined that India's perception of LAC is preserved: Khurshid

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Dismissing talk of softness in approach in the stand-off with China, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday said both sides have a mechanism to amicably resolve border incidents and the Indian government had a "very determined view" that its perception of the LAC is preserved and any violation "put right".

Harin Raval resigns as additional solicitor general

April 30, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Harin Raval resigned as additional solicitor general Tuesday, a day after locking horns with Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati on the vetting of the CBI status report on its probe into the allocation of coal blocks by Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and two officials of the Prime Minister's Office and the coal ministry.

Bhatt saab hasn't asked me to see 'Aashiqui 2': Rahul Roy

April 30, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Twenty-three years after Mahesh Bhatt's Aashiqui became a blockbuster, its leading man Rahul Roy is wondering why he hasn't been invited to see "Aashiqui 2".

How you decode 'noisy' language in daily life

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): A new study by MIT researchers indicates that when we process language, we often make mental edits.

Spurs ace Bale says no idea where mystery 'potent' free kicks will end up

April 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has confessed that he does know where his potent free kicks will end up after he unleashes them on the field.

Sharma leads Mumbai to close win

April 30, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Rohit Sharma played a sizzling knock to take his team over the line against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here Monday.

BJP to let Finance Bill be passed Tuesday

April 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday said they will allow the Finance Bill 2013-14 to be passed in the Lok Sabha Tuesday, as they did not want a "constitutional crisis" to arise.

Cannabis was as common as pasta around the house, says Amanda Knox

April 29, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): A US woman who was charged of killing her roommate has claimed that she is "proud" of a string of one-night stands she had as a student and admitted that marijuana was her "vice".

Chinese incursion a matter of perception: Minister

April 28, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Chinese intrusion in Ladakh is a "matter of perception" and the stand-off would be resolved through diplomacy, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh said here Sunday.

Don't want to accentuate situation: PM on Chinese incursion

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday termed the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh as a "localized problem" and said India does not want to accentuate the situation.

'Test newbie' Faulkner confident 'aggressiveness' will help in Ashes

April 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): Young Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has said that although he has never played a Test match or been to England before, he has the necessary aggressiveness to thrive in the back-to-back Ashes series.

'Threat of cross-border terrorism is Afghanistan's greatest challenge'

April 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Almaty (Kazakhstan), April 26 (IANS) India said Friday it wants to see Afghanistan as a "possible driver of economic growth in the region" and warned that the "greatest challenge" posed to Afghanistan is the "persistent threat of terrorism that emanates from beyond its borders", a clear reference to the Taliban and other extremists operating from Pakistan.

Australia to deploy warship to join U.S. fleet in Japan

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Australia will deploy a guided- missile frigate, HMAS Sydney, to join the U.S. 7th Fleet in Japan at a time of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula and in the South China Sea, according to The Australian on Friday.

Chanderpaul rescues Derbyshire

April 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Derbyshire, April 26 (IANS/CMC) West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul completed a first half-century for Derbyshire on the opening day of their first home match of the new LV County Championship season against Nottinghamshire.

'Dr. Death' Patel to stand trial for grievous bodily harm of patient in 2004

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (ANI): Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel will stand trial in Queensland for the grievous bodily harm of a patient in 2004.

UN to deploy team in Syria for chemical weapons probe: Ban ki-Moon

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday the UN fact-finding team is "on stand-by and ready to deploy in 24-48 hours" to investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons in attacks in Syria.

Meet the UAE man who was deported from Saudi Arabia 'for being too handsome'

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

New York, Apr 26 (ANI): Omar Borkan Al Gala has been revealed as one of the three men who have been deported from Saudi Arabia after religious police feared that "female visitors could fall for them."

Army chief briefs Antony on LAC stand-off; Khurshid visiting Beijing May 9 (Roundup)

April 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, Gen. Bikram Singh, Thursday briefed Defence Minister A.K. Antony on the Chinese troop incursion in Ladakh even as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said he is visiting China May 9. He described as "absurd" suggestions that the current stand-off would derail bilateral ties.

Army chief briefs Antony on Chinese incursion

April 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Chinese incursion in Ladakh featured prominently during a meeting here Thursday between Defence Minister A.K. Antony and Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh, informed sources said.

Musharraf hopeful 'ordeal' will end in few weeks

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 25 (ANI): Former president General (retired) Pervez Musharraf is hopeful that his ordeal will end in few weeks time, his counsel barrister has said.

Ex skipper Mark Taylor blames T20, IPL for 'impoverished' batting in Oz cricket

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Sydney, Apr 25 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor has said that he believed that Twenty20 cricket is to blame for the impoverished state of batting in Australian cricket, adding that the existing players have to stand up if the visitors are going to have any chance in the Ashes.

Ponting willingly volunteered to sit out at Eden: Rohit Sharma

April 25, 2013 at 1:32 AM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Mumbai Indians regular skipper Ricky Ponting, who has been struggling with the bat, willingly opted out of the team for the crucial tie against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens Wednesday.

Abdul Hamid sworn in Bangladesh's new president

April 24, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Dhaka, April 24 (IANS) Elected unopposed, Abudl Hamid was sworn in as Bangladesh's new president Wednesday evening at the Bangabhaban presidential palace.

Talks on with China to resolve border stand-off: Antony

April 24, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (IANS) Negotiations with China were going on at various levels to resolve the stand-off over the incursion of its troops in Ladakh region, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.

Gayle wreaks havoc on Pune Warriors

April 23, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Bangalore, April 23 (IANS) Chris Gayle hit a record breaking unbeaten 175 off 66 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore posted the highest Twenty20 score of 263 for five against Pune Warriors India in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinaswamy stadium here Tuesday.

'Bombay Talkies' tribute to cinema today: Dibakar Banerjee

April 23, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Dibakar Banerjee describes himself as a loner who was never part of any club and thanks "Bombay Talkies" for helping him enter an exclusive club. He says the film is a "tribute" to Indian cinema as it is today.

FIFA president Blatter's 'hacked' Twitter account shows corruption 'admissions'

April 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): According to international football governing body FIFA, the Twitter accounts of its head Sepp Blatter and the World Cup team have been hacked, with spoof messages posted claiming that Blatter was involved in corruption.

Hamid becomes Bangladesh's new president

April 22, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Dhaka, April 22 (IANS) Abdul Hamid was Monday elected unopposed the president of Bangladesh which has been reeling under a violent political stand-off between the ruling and the main opposition parties.

Reese Witherspoon charged with disorderly conduct after hubby's traffic stop

April 22, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, Apr. 22 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge on Friday after she kept disobeying the state trooper who asked her to stay inside the car, while her husband was giving a field sobriety test.

Iran to stand with Syria in face of crisis

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Damascus, April 22 (IANS) Iran has expressed its solidarity with Syria amid prevailing crisis, with the visiting national security head from Tehran assuring support to President Bashar al-Assad's efforts to handle "aggressive foreign policies".

(After 12) Kylie Minogue 'very much in love'

April 22, 2013 at 5:08 AM

London, April 22 (IANS) Actress-singer Kylie Minogue is 'very much in love' with Spanish model Andres Velencoso, says her friend Mathew Horne.

Sehwag was determined to win: Jayawardene

April 21, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils captain Mahela Jayawardene Sunday said Virender Sehwag was determined to end the team's six-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Napolitano re-elected Italian president

April 21, 2013 at 3:56 AM

Rome, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Italian President Giorgio Napolitano was elected for a second term Saturday.

Dinesh Karthik confident of making Champions Trophy cut

April 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Dinesh Karthik is confident of making the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy at the back of his rich form in the ongoing Indian Premier League.