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No respite from heat in Delhi

May 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) It was another scorching day in the capital Tuesday with the minimum temperature settling at 28 degrees Celsius, a notch above average for the season, and the maximum likely to hover around the 45 degrees Celsius mark.

Massive Moon explosion captured on NASA video

May 21, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 21 (RIA Novosti) NASA cameras have captured video of the largest explosion it has ever seen on the moon, when a meteorite crashed into the lunar surface in a bright burst of light visible to the naked eye.

Patnaik seeks early nod for Odisha bill on chit funds

May 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday sought an early presidential nod to a bill which the state passed about a year and a half ago to protect the interest of small depositors.

Mercury soars in Delhi, could cross 45 degrees Celsius

May 20, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The mercury is set to cross the 45 degrees Celsius mark in Delhi Monday, the hottest day of the season so far, the Met Office said. The heat wave conditions is likely to get worse in coming days.

Woman flees to Britain, refusing to join Swaziland king's harem

May 19, 2013 at 5:50 PM

London, May 19 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman fled to Britain from the southern African nation of Swaziland and is seeking asylum after refusing to join the harem of 13 wives of Swazi king Mswati III.

Britain funding surveys in Pakistan on US drone attacks

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 19 (ANI): Britain has been funding surveys in Pakistan's Tribal Areas which reveal that US drone strikes in the region are causing deep resentment among the local population.

Hot, sunny Sunday in store for Delhi

May 19, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) It was a warm Sunday morning in the capital with the minimum temperature settling at 25.9 degrees Celsius, average for this time of the year. The Met Office has forecast a hot, sunny day ahead.

Criminal probe sought against Indo-Canadian politician

May 18, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Toronto, May 18 (IANS) A criminal investigation has been sought against an Indo-Canadian member of legislative assembly (MLA) of the ruling Progressive Conservatives party in the Canadian province of Alberta in a case of ethics violation.

At least 30 countries in Africa at risk of yellow fever: WHO

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that 30 countries in Africa with a total population of 508 million are considered to be at different levels of risk for yellow fever.

Warm morning in Delhi, hot day ahead

May 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) It was a warm morning in the capital Saturday with the minimum temperature settling at 24.8 degrees Celsius, a notch below average for the season. The Met Office has forecast a hot day ahead.

Brain tells which ear to be used for cell phone

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): If you're a left-brain thinker, chances are you use your right hand to hold your cell phone up to your right ear, a new study has found.

Hot, sunny day in Delhi, similar weather Thursday

May 15, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) It was a hot, sunny day in the capital Wednesday with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 40.5 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has forecast similar weather for Thursday.

Odisha advises fishermen against going to sea

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) The Met Office Wednesday issued a fresh warning for fishermen in Odisha asking them not to venture into the sea as gusty winds triggered by cyclonic storm 'Mahasen' would prevail along the coast.

Hot, sunny Wednesday in Delhi

May 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A hot and sunny Wednesday is in store for Delhiites with the maximum temperature expected to hover around the 40 degrees Celsius mark, the Met Office said.

Man held after four-year-old son shoots neighbour kid

May 15, 2013 at 7:34 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) The father of a four-year-old boy in New Jersey was arrested after his son fatally shot a six-year-old neighbour in the head, CNN reported.

Russian defence firm chief fired after fraud scandal

May 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The board of directors of Russia's Oboronservis defence property services company, which has been tainted by a string of fraud scandals, fired its general director, the Russian defence ministry said.

GoM to frame law on CBI autonomy set up

May 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government Tuesday constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to prepare a law on the autonomy and independence of the CBI in the wake of Supreme Court's scathing observations on the investigating agency following its affidavit in the case relating to the allocation of coal blocks.

Rural jobs scheme has benefited women, unskilled labourers the most

May 14, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) MNREGS, the UPA government's flagship rural employment guarantee scheme, has benefited women and unskilled labourers the most, an official said Tuesday.

Format changed for Women's Ashes

May 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Melbourne, May 14 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Tuesday announced that, starting in England in August, the Women's Ashes will be contested through a new multi-format series.

Cool morning in Delhi, clear day ahead

May 14, 2013 at 10:46 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) It was a cool morning in the capital Tuesday with the minimum temperature settling a notch below average at 24.7 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has forecast a clear day ahead.

Good response for 10K run charity drive

May 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) The charity drive associated with the TCS World 10K Bangalore 2013, to be run Sunday, has already collected Rs.3.25 crore, and the amount is expected to increase significantly in the coming days and the days that follow the race, according to 'Bangalore Cares', the official charity partner to the event.

Delhi sees warm Sunday morning

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Delhi woke up to a warm Sunday morning with the minimum temperature settling one notch above average at 26.7 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy sky and lightning are expected towards the evening, the Met Office said.

Cloudy morning in Delhi

May 11, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) It was a cloudy morning in the capital Saturday with the minimum temperature settling at 24.6 degrees Celsius, a notch below the average for this time of year. The Met Office has forecast a partly cloudy day ahead.

Hot, cloudy day in Delhi, similar Saturday expected

May 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) It was a hot, cloudy Friday in the capital with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 40.6 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has forecast similar weather Saturday.

Britain withdraws some embassy staff from Libya

May 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) Britain has withdrawn some staff from its embassy in Libya in response to the "ongoing political uncertainty" in the country, the Foreign Office said Friday.

Pakistan terms India's ballistic missile system 'destabilizing development'

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan has said that it considers India's on-going efforts to build ballistic missile system as a destabilizing development.

Sunny Friday in Delhi

May 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Friday with the minimum temperature settling at 25.2 degrees Celsius, average for this time of year. The Met Office has forecast a cloudy day ahead.

Amy Hood becomes first female to be appointed Microsoft finance chief

May 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Microsoft has named Amy Hood as its new chief financial officer, making her the first woman to hold the post at the technology giant.

Hot Thursday in Delhi

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) It was a hot and sunny morning in the national capital Thursday with the minimum temperature settling at 26.8 degrees Celsius, two notches above average. The Met Office has forecast a hot day.

Key observations of the SC on CBI's second affidavit

May 8, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

Pune FC rope in Dutch coach for next I-League season

May 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Pune, May 8 (IANS) Pune Football Club has appointed highly rated Dutch coach Mike Snoei ahead of next I-League season.

CBI a caged parrot speaking in master's voice: SC

May 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice".

Experts assess how to save Earth from possible asteroid hits in future

May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Experts have assessed what needs to be done when an asteroid approaches earth, like the one in February, when one slammed into our atmosphere and exploded high over Russia's Ural region, injuring hundreds.

Brutal attack on elderly Sikh in US

May 8, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) US police have arrested a 29-year-old transient in connection with a brutal Sunday morning attack with a steel rod on an 81-year-old Sikh man outside the Nanaksar Sikh gurdwara in southwest Fresno in central California.

Pak tell Afghanistan Durand-line is settled border between two countries

May 7, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (ANI): Pakistan has said Durand-line was a settled issue and opening discussions on it was a distraction from Afghanistan.

Potential deadly domestic terror strike in Minnesota averted by FBI

May 7, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): A terror attack that was being planned in Minnesota City has been disrupted by the FBI, which they believe could have had a deadly domestic impact.

Hot, sunny Tuesday in Delhi

May 7, 2013 at 10:32 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) It was a warm Tuesday morning in the capital as the minimum temperature settled 25.3 degrees Celsius, average for this time of the season. The Met Office has forecast a hot and sunny day ahead.

'Punar Vivah' new chapter to start soon (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New Dehi, May 6 (IANS) "Punar Vivah", about remarriage, will hit the channel in a new avatar soon. Neither a second season nor a leap, it will bring a new storyline with a new cast.

Journalists' sons murdered in Mexico

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Ciudad Juarez (Mexico), May 6 (IANS/EFE) The sons of two journalists were murdered by gunmen Sunday in Mexico's Chihuahua city, officials said.

APGVB Office Assistants results declared, Check results

May 6, 2013 at 12:24 PM

The following is the list of the candidates selected provisionally from Waitlist for appointment as Office Assistants (Multipurpose)

Clear day ahead in Delhi

May 4, 2013 at 10:44 AM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) It was a hot Saturday morning in the capital with maximum temperature likely to reach 38 degrees Celsius, a notch below average for this time of the year. The Met Office has forecast a clear day ahead.

UN Human Rights Office concerned about large casualties in Nigeria

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): The UN Human Rights Office on Friday expressed its concern about the large number of casualties, reportedly including many civilians, and massive destruction of houses and property, as well as displacement that has taken place over the past few weeks in Nigeria.

Which CM spins the best yarn, Goa Congress to PMO

May 4, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Panaji, May 4 (IANS) Sarcasm appears to be the latest weapon in the Congress's fast-depleting arsenal, when it comes to taking on Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's juggernaut in Goa.

US women's group 'Emily's List' launches 'Madam President' campaign

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Women's group Emily's List has launched a "Madam President" campaign, even though the presidential primaries won't get fully underway for more than a year.

New dark matter detector hears first particle pops

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new dark matter experiment has begun its search for the invisible particle, which astrophysicists think accounts for about a quarter of the matter and energy in the universe.

New video shows Loch Ness-like monster in Northern Ireland river

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): A video captured by some local students in Northern Ireland seems to show some kind of creature that resembles the the Loch Ness Monster.

Sunny morning in Delhi, clear day ahead

May 2, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Thursday with the minimum temperature settling at 21.7 degrees Celsius, three notches below average for this time of the year. The Met Office has forecast a clear day ahead.

Linked In Director speaks on "Unlocking" talent pool using social media at ASM Group corporate me

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Pune (Maharashtra), May 1 (ANI): In a first of its kind corporate HR meet on social media, Linked in Director and Head Talent Solutions for Linked In India, Irfan Abdulla addressed senior HR professionals from the Pune industry at the ASM Group on April 29 here.

Primary Census Abstract-Data Highlights of Census 2011 released by Shinde

April 30, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Internal Affairs Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, released the Primary Census Abstract-Data Highlights of Census 2011 in a function organized by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, here today.

Kareena connects with 'Pyaas Badhao' slogan (With Image)

April 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor says she identifies with Limca's new slogan as its brand ambassador because it inspires youngsters to strive for more.

Cloudy Sunday in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) It was a sunny clear morning in the capital Sunday with the minimum temperature settling at 24.5 degrees Celsius, average for this time of year. The Met Office, however, has forecast a cloudy day ahead.

Six killed near Mexican resort city

April 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Mexico City, April 27 (IANS/EFE) Six people were killed and two wounded in a shooting near the Mexican resort city of Acapulco, authorities said.

Government in deep crisis over CBI affidavit on coal mines (Intro Roundup)

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The beleaguered Manmohan Singh government Friday appeared to be in deep political crisis after the opposition demanded Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's resignation for vetting a CBI affidavit meant only for the Supreme Court on the coal blocks allocation.

CBI reply on coal block shows government meddling, says BJP

April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The CBI's revelation that it had shared the coal scam report with the law minister and an official of the PMO proved the government's interference with the agency's work, the BJP asserted Friday and called on the prime minister to explain.

Marvel and DC file lawsuit against comic book creator over 'superhero' term use

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New York, Apr 26 (ANI): Creator of comic book series 'A World Without Superheroes,' Ray Felix is taking on big-name publishers DC and Marvel Comics for the right to use the term "superhero."

Global experts call for action to remove space junk from Earth's orbit

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Europe's largest-ever space-debris conference has expressed an urgent need to remove orbiting space debris and to fly satellites in the future without creating new fragments.

Margaret Thatcher's funeral cost just 3.6m pounds

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, Apr. 26 (ANI): The actual price of Late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral cost taxpayers 3.6 million pounds.

CBI tells SC it shared coal blocks probe report

April 26, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The CBI Friday told the Supreme Court that it shared its March 8 status report on investigations into coal blocks allocation with union Minister for Law and Justice Ashwani Kumar and a senior bureaucrat in the Prime Minister's Office.

Photojournalist's mutilated body found in Mexico

April 26, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mexico City, April 26 (IANS/EFE) The mutilated body of Daniel Alejandro Martinez, a photographer for Mexico's La Vanguardia newspaper, was found along with that of another young man in the northern city of Saltillo, the daily reported Thursday.

Barbara Bush says' we have had enough Bushes' as president

April 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Barbara Bush, the wife of former US President George H.W. Bush, has said two presidents in her immediate family is enough.

Overcast morning in Delhi, light rain expected

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) It was a partly cloudy morning in the capital Friday with the minimum temperature settling at 24.3 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season. The Met Office has forecast light rain later in the day.

Chemical weapons used in Syria: US defense secretary

April 26, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Washington, April 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has said that America has determined that chemical weapons have been used in the civil war in Syria.

Special task force to probe Saradha chit fund fraud

April 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The corporate affairs ministry Thursday said it would to set up a special task force to investigate the chit fund scam related to Kolkata-based firm Saradha group.

Britain economy escapes triple-dip recession

April 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Britain economy has escaped the threat of triple-dip recession as its economy increased 0.3 percent between January and March of this year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Thursday.

UP withdraws case against Gorakhpur blast accused

April 24, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday withdrew the case aggainst Tariq Qasmi, prime accused in the Gorakhpur bomb blasts of May 22, 2007 which left six people, including a woman, injured.

Foreign tourists in groups to get collective landing permits

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 24 (ANI): With a view to encourage foreign tourist arrivals, the government has decided to provide collective landing permits.

Quake felt in national capital

April 24, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A series of tremors were felt in Delhi when a quake, measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre in the Hindu Kush ranges off Afghanistan, occurred at 3 p.m. IST Wednesday, an India Meteorological Department official said.

Hitler's diaries found in 1983 were fakes

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr 24 (ANI): German newsweekly Stern prompted a worldwide sensation when in April 1983 it revealed that it had acquired Hitler's previously undiscovered diaries.

Sunny morning in Delhi, warm day ahead

April 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling a notch below the season's average at 22.5 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has forecast a warm and clear day ahead.

Bangladesh backs Sri Lanka on human rights issue

April 23, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Colombo, April 23 (IANS) Bangladesh Tuesday said it will back Sri Lanka on the human rights issue, the Sri Lankan President's Office said, reported Xinhua.

New law allows Duchess Kate's daughter to become Queen

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, Apr. 23 (ANI): Whether Kate gives birth to a daughter or a son, her first born will become the British monarch, as the laws of succession that stated that only firstborn boys could inherit the throne are about to be replaced after 300 years.

Will miss his generous advice, says PM condoling Justice Verma's death

April 23, 2013 at 12:04 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Condoling the death of Justice J.S. Verma, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday described him as "a man of vast understanding and knowledge of law" and said he would miss his "generous advice and guidance on matters of public importance".

PM condoles Justice Verma's death

April 22, 2013 at 11:48 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday expressed his condolences on the death of Justice J.S. Verma, describing him "a man of vast understanding and knowledge of law".

Microsoft to end Windows XP, Office 2003 support by April 2014

April 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Over 15 percent of midsize and large enterprises will still have Windows XP running on at least 10 percent of their PCs after Microsoft ends support for the operating system and also for Office 2003, in April 2014.

Delhi to have a cloudy Saturday

April 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) It was a sunny clear morning in the capital Saturday with the maximum temperature likely to be around 38 degrees Celsius. The Met Office, however, has forecast a cloudy day ahead.

Nine bodies found along riverbank in Mexico

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Monterrey (Mexico), April 18 (IANS/EFE) Nine bullet-riddled bodies were found on the banks of the La Silla river in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, prosecutors said.

Clear, warm day ahead for Delhi

April 18, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A clear and warm day lies ahead for Delhi Thursday with the maximum temperature likely to be around 36 degrees Celsius, the Met Office said.

Hot day in Delhi, similar weather Thursday

April 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) It was a hot and clear day in the capital Wednesday with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 37.1 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has forecast similar weather conditions Thursday.

Obama backs sweeping bill on immigration reforms

April 17, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) President Barack Obama has come out in support of a compromise immigration reform legislation unveiled by a bipartisan group of senators offering a 13-year path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, including 260,000 Indians.

Namibia hurdle for Kenya in T20 series

April 17, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Nairobi, April 17 (IANS) Kenya will get a chance to gauge its preparedness ahead of the ICC Intercontinental Cup tournament when it competes at the International Twenty20 Quadrangular Series in Windhoek, Namibia Saturday.

Clear day ahead in Delhi

April 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Tuesday with the minimum temperature settling at 20.8 degrees Celsius, a notch below average for this time of the year. The Met Office has forecast a clear day ahead.

Warm day in Delhi Monday

April 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Delhi experienced warm weather Monday, with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 36.4 degrees Celsius. The Met Office has forecast similar weather Tuesday.

Florida politicians question Jay-Z and Beyonce's 'illegal' trip to Cuba

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Two U.S. lawmakers have questioned how pop stars Jay-Z and Beyonce were allowed to travel to Cuba last week to mark their wedding anniversary.

BJP demands SIT probe in coal blocks allocation

April 13, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday demanded that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks, saying the UPA would not allow the CBI to function independently.

Consumer price inflation rises to 10.39 percent

April 12, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's consumer price-based inflation remained double-digit for the fourth consecutive month in March, fuelled by a sharp increase in the prices of protein-based products like pulses, egg, fish and meat as well as vegetables and edible oil, government data showed Friday.

1 in 3 people over 50 struggle with loneliness

April 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): One in three people over 50 battle loneliness, fuelled in part by a rise in so-called "silver splitter" divorces, a new study has found.

UNWTO urges Vice President Ansari to position tourism higher on global agenda

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): The Secretary General of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, accompanied by Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi handed over an "open letter" to Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari here on Thursday.

Germany confirms two-year-low inflation

April 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Berlin, April 11 (IANS) Germany's annual inflation rate was confirmed to have eased to 1.4 percent since March 2012, reaching the lowest since December 2010, official data showed Thursday.

Warm morning greets Delhiites

April 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A warm morning greeted Delhiites Thursday as the minimum temperature rose to 22.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above average for this time of the year, the Met Office said.

Cuba turns over to US couple who kidnapped their sons

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Miami, April 11 (IANS/EFE) A US couple accused of kidnapping their two sons in Florida and fleeing to Cuba by boat were turned over to US authorities, who arrested the man and the woman, authorities announced Wednesday.

NATO to expand counter-drugs training project

April 11, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Brussels, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) As part of a NATO-Russia project in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia, counter-narcotics personnel training will be expanded within the next few years, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said.

Don't cut investment on children, says UNICEF

April 10, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Geneva, April 10 (IANS) The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) Wednesday called on governments not to reduce their spending on children due to austerity measures.

IBS Inks major deal with Chevron

April 10, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (IANS) Technopark headquartered IBS has entered into a multi-million dollar, 10-year contract with Chevron for implementing its 'Ilogistics solution suite' in the company's 29 countries in five continents.

US officials probe Beyonce, Jay-Z's trip to Cuba

April 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, April 10 (IANS/EFE) The US Treasury Department is investigating the trip music icons Jay-Z and Beyonce made to Cuba last week.

Warm Wednesday in Delhi

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) It was a warm, clear Wednesday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling three notches above average at 22.2 degrees Celsius. There could be lightning towards the evening, the Met Office said.

PMO counters Modi's discrimination remarks

April 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The central government has allocated funds to states according to mutually agreed formula for "economic justice", the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Tuesday in a counter to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's charge of discrimination against non-Congress ruled states.

Warm Tuesday morning, lightening expected ahead

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The national capital woke up to a warm morning Tuesday with minimum temperature recorded at 21.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above average.

Hot Monday in Delhi, similar Tuesday expected

April 8, 2013 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Delhi saw a rather hot opening to the week with maximum temperature rising up to 37.5 degrees Celsius Monday, three notches above average. The Met Office has forecast similar weather Tuesday.

Myanmar turns U Thant's residence into museum

April 8, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Yangon, April 8 (IANS) The Myanmar government has turned former UN secretary general U Thant's residence in Yangon to a museum, official media reported Monday.

Wesley Snipes released from prison after tax evasion

April 6, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 6 (ANI): Wesley Snipes, who was serving a three-year sentence for tax evasion, has been released from a US prison.