Bagalkot Alokudyog

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Brad Pitt to open Moscow film fest with `World War Z'

June 20, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Moscow, June 20 (IANS/EFE) Brad Pitt will open the 35th Moscow International Film Festival with the apocalyptic movie "World War Z", recently premiered in New York.

Brad Pitt hints to 'World War Z' franchise

June 19, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, June 19(ANI): Brad Pitt has hinted that his upcoming movie 'World War Z' may become a franchise.

IMF downgrades Russian economy outlook

June 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Moscow, June 19 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its forecast of Russian GDP growth in 2013 from 3.4 percent to 2.5 percent, head of the IMF mission said.

Why women in red attract men like magnets

June 19, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Wellington, June 19 (ANI): Scientists have found that women are more likely to wear read colour when they are at their most fertile.

Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon with back injury

June 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Johannesburg, June 19 (ANI): Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has reportedly pulled out of the tournament due to an ongoing lower back injury.

Russia surprised by Egypt severing ties with Syria

June 18, 2013 at 1:40 AM

Moscow, June 18 (IANS) The Russian government has expressed surprise over Egypt's decision to cut off diplomatic relations with Syria.

Katy Perry to be on Vogue cover

June 17, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) "Firework" hitmaker Katy Perry will feature on the cover of fashion magazine Vogue for the first time. She will grace the July cover of the magazine.

Voges says Warner will learn from his mistakes

June 17, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Sydney, June 17 (ANI): Australian batsman Adam Voges has said that David Warner will learn from his mistakes like he learnt the hard way that drinking and cricket need to be managed carefully.

Federer beats Haas in 2012 final repeat

June 15, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Halle (Germany), June 15 (IANS) World No.3 Roger Federer of Switzerland Saturday avenged his defeat to German Tommy Haas in last year's Gerry Weber Open final.

Ferrari's first GP winner Gonzalez dead

June 15, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Buenos Aires, June 15 (IANS) Former Formula 1 driver Jose Froilan Gonzalez of Argentina died Saturday at the age of 90.

Selena Gomez's mum gives birth to baby girl

June 15, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, June 15(ANI): Selena Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey, has given birth to a girl child.

Miley Cyrus' parents getting divorce

June 14, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Miley Cyrus's parents, Billy Ray and Tish, are getting divorce.

Women at lower risk during home birth

June 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Planned home births are less risky than hospital births, particularly for women who have previously given birth, a new study has revealed.

Kate Moss to sizzle on Playboy's 60th anniversary cover

June 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Wellington, June 14(ANI): Kate Moss has reportedly posed for 'Playboy' to mark the 60th anniversary of the adult magazine.

Coca-Cola taps 4 US athletes as Sochi Olympic ambassadors

June 14, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US soft-drink giant Coca-Cola has tapped four champion American athletes to represent the company at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia's Black Sea town of Sochi, including Olympic champion figure skater Michelle Kwan.

Japan a threat to Brazil: Pele

June 13, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Rio de Janeiro, June 13 (IANS) Pele has warned Brazil not to underestimate Japan in the opening match of the Confederations Cup in Brasilia slated for Saturday.

Exotic monkeys seized at Ukrainian airport

June 13, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Kiev, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Customs officials at Kiev's international airport have seized 15 rare monkeys, Ukraine's ministry for revenue and duties said.

Oscar winner Benigni 'hates' Berlusconi

June 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Rome, June 12 (IANS/AKI) Oscar winner Roberto Benigni, whose 1997 film "La vita e' bella" (Life is Beautiful) won three Academy Awards, has unleashed a humurous jibe at Silvio Berlusconi, saying he had a "wonderful relationship of platonic hatred" with the former premier.

Don't let hot summer nights rob sleep

June 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) We end up having sleepless nights when the temperature mercilessly goes up and frequency of power cuts increases. If keeping windows open for fresh air is one way to get good sleep, there are more you can do to sleep like a baby.

'Iran to adhere to its n-policy'

June 11, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Moscow, June 11 (IANS) Iran is not going to change its nuclear policy irrespective of who becomes the next president, Iranian ambassador to Moscow Reza Sajjadi has said.

Tulisa Contostavlos' father worried for her

June 10, 2013 at 8:33 AM

Los Angeles, June 10 (IANS) Singer Tulisa Contostavlos' father Plato Contostavlos says he is worried about the way his daughter is leading her life.

Srikanth shocks Ponsana to win Thailand Open

June 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Bangkok, June 9 (IANS) Twenty-year-old K. Srikanth claimed the biggest victory of his career stunning Thailand's top seed Boonsak Ponsana in the final of the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold badminton event here Sunday.

I fear for Tulisa and her career after drug arrest, says dad

June 9, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Tulisa's father, Plato has revealed that he fears for his daughter after she has been arrested for suspicion of supplying cocaine.

Government has 'no access' to our servers: Google

June 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Web giant Google said that the government has 'no access' to its servers either directly, via back door or through a so-called drop box.

Naomi Campbell to face trial in Sicily

June 9, 2013 at 8:25 AM

London, June 9 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell has reportedly been ordered to stand a trial in Sicily for an alleged attack on a photographer that put him in hospital in July 2009.

Brad Pitt gives generous tip to lucky waitress

June 8, 2013 at 2:17 AM

Berlin, June 8 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt reportedly gave waitress Undine Orth, 24, a tip of over $700 after dinner at Japanese eatery Kuchi here.

Brazil should isolate World Cup squad: Deschamps

June 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Porto Alegre (Brazil), June 7 (IANS) France coach Didier Deschamps says Brazil should isolate their squad to avoid the suffocating pressure of hosting next year's FIFA World Cup.

Roberto Cavalli wants to dress Kate Middleton

June 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM

London, June 7 (IANS) Italian designer Roberto Cavalli thinks the Duchess of Cambridge should dress up in a sexy way. He would like to design something for her, but not too bold.

Russia seeks more detail from Turkey on sarin

June 7, 2013 at 8:09 AM

Moscow, June 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow has called on Turkey to provide more information about the reported seizure of the chemical agent sarin from militants detained on the border with Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.

Paris Jackson 'physically fine' after suicide attempt

June 6, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Los Angeles, June 6 (IANS) Late pop legend Michael Jackson's 15-year-old daughter Paris is now "physically fine" and "safe" after reportedly attempting suicide.

Man kills father with crossbow in Italy

June 6, 2013 at 6:49 AM

Rome, June 6 (IANS/AKI) A 24-year-old man in Italy has confessed to killing his father with a crossbow after he refused to give him money.

I worry for Justin Bieber: Channing Tatum

June 6, 2013 at 6:25 AM

Los Angeles, June 6 (IANS) Actor Channing Tatum fears teen singer Justin Bieber will struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood because he lacks the experience of the real world, especially since he has spent his growing up years in the spotlight.

Jennifer Love Hewitt expecting first child with 'Client List' co-star

June 5, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): Jennifer Love Hewitt and her co-star Brian Hallisay, are expecting their first child.

Amanda Bynes' neighbours terrified of her

June 1, 2013 at 5:37 AM

Los Angeles, June 1 (IANS) If actress-singer Amanda Bynes' neighbours are to be believed, she talks to herself.

Google's 'Petri Dish' Doodle honours inventor Julius Richard Petri

May 31, 2013 at 10:33 AM

London, May 31 (ANI): Google is commemorating the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish, Julius Richard Petri, on what would have been his 160th birthday by a doodle.

New Karnataka minister given IT, BT portfolios

May 26, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Bangalore, May 26 (IANS) S.R. Patil, who was sworn-in as member of the Siddaramaiah government Saturday, will be the new Karnataka minister for information technology (IT), biotechnology (BT) and science and technology.

'Dead' Brit woman calls up pals for reunion

May 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): A woman, who had been mourned by her friends 30 years ago, gave them the shock of their lives when she called them to organize a school reunion.

January Jones keeps mum about paternity of son

May 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): January Jones, who has kept the identity of her baby daddy a secret since announcing her pregnancy in April 2011, has refused to reveal his identity once again.

LiLo wants to leave Betty Ford center

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan desperately wants to leave the Betty Ford center, where she is spending her 90 days rehab, but the prosecutors are not letting her go.

Pigs' heads left outside Islamic school and Catholic church in Sydney

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Sydney, May 9 (ANI): An Islamic school and a Catholic church in western Sydney have been attacked with pigs' heads.

Ruling BJP headed for rout in Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP was Wednesday headed for a rout in assembly election with several ministers, including deputy chief minister K.S. Eshwarappa, trailing as votes were counted.

Car salesmen 'least trusted professionals'

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): Car salesmen have been found to be the least ethical and honest professionals.

Reese Witherspoon lost memory when she had third baby

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has revealed that the downside to having a baby to hug and kiss is that you forget everything.

Neil Patrick, David to move to New York

April 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) The popular TV show "How I Met Your Mother" actor Neil Patrick Harris will relocate to New York after he finishes shooting the TV show's final season here.

Hall happy with decision to end 'Dexter'

April 20, 2013 at 1:00 AM

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Michael C. Hall, who plays the lead character in TV show "Dexter", of which he is also the executive producer, is happy with channel Showtime's decision to conclude the show after as many as eight seasons.

Is Prince Michael Jackson dating Kuwaiti princess?

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): Michael Jackson's eldest son- Prince- was recently spotted out on a date with Remi Alfalah, who is believed to be a Kuwaiti princess.

Karnataka poll: Congress protestor dies, BJP list Friday

April 4, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) Demonstrations by opponents and supporters of probable Congress candidates for the Karnataka assembly poll turned tragic here Thursday when a 48-year-old demonstrator died of suspected heart attack.

Study tour reveals nuke crisis hit Fukushima products now radioactive free

March 28, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Fukushima (Japan), Mar.28 (ANI): The nuclear disaster that hit Japan's Fukushima Prefecture over two years ago, forcing the evacuation of over 160,000 residents, appears now to be gradually receding into the past, with key officials saying that daily essentials such as rice, vegetables and other products are free of radioactive substance.

Valcke says Mineirao stadium ready for World Cup

March 7, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 7 (IANS) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke declared Brazil's Mineirao stadium ready for next year's World Cup despite its controversial reopening last month.

Nicole Scherzinger slams Justin Bieber for late show

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has slammed Justin Bieber for arriving two hours late on stage in London on Monday.

Rihanna scared of her mother

March 2, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Mar 2 (IANS) Singer Rihanna, 25, has admitted that the only person she is scared of is her mother.

Campaign to reduce maternal deaths in Karnataka

February 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Bangalore, Feb 25 (IANS) An apex body of obstetricians and gynecologists has joined hands with the US-based international non-profit organisation Programme for Appropriate Technology in Heath (Path) to reduce maternal deaths across Karnataka.

Kris Humphries' lawyer 'threatens' to destroy Kim's reality TV career

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New York, Feb. 14 (ANI): Kris Humphries lawyer, who is trying to prove that his client's and Kim Kardashian 72-day marriage was a fraud, has reportedly threatened to wreck the reality TV star's career.

Xavi Hernandez to stay with Barca though June 2016

January 29, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Barcelona, Jan 29 (IANS/EFE) Midfielder Xavi Hernandez has signed a contract extension that will keep him with FC Barcelona through June 2016, the club said Monday.

MMTC looks to wheat, corn exports

January 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Panaji, Jan 13 (IANS) With iron ore exports grounded, the Minerals and Metal Trading Corp (MMTC) has begun exporting wheat to make up for the losses through Goa's leading port, an official said.

Splitsville for Lawrence, Hoult?

January 12, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) "Silver Linings Playbook" actress Jennifer Lawrence has reportedly split with boyfriend Nicholas Hoult.

26 killed in China landslide

January 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) At least 26 people were killed Friday when a landslide buried a small village in China's Yunnan province, Xinhua reported.

In poll mode Karnataka, Congress goes on padayatras

January 7, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Bangalore, Jan 7 (IANS) The Congress, hoping to recapture power in Karnataka after nearly six years, Monday launched issue-based 'padayatras' (marches) and people's contact programmes that would continue for three months.

Mollie King enjoys date with cricket ace Stuart Broad

December 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, December 31 (ANI): Mollie King and Stuart Broad, who spent much of their respective summers flirting over Twitter, finally enjoyed their first formal date on Saturday.

Minister denies Russian arms supplies to Syria

December 29, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Moscow, Dec 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is not supplying the Syrian authorities with offensive weapons or any kinds of weapons that could be used against civilians, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.

'Nandeesha' fails with weak script (Kannada Movie Review)

December 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Film: "Nandeesha"; Cast: Komal, Malavika, Parul Yadav, Sreenivasa Murthy, Ramesh Bhat, Kurigalu Pratap and Vijayalakshmi; Director: Sai Prakash; Producer: Anasuya Kumar; Music: Hamsalekha; Camera: Selvam; Rating: **

Ronald Reagan 'ignored' British Queen's 'invitation to stay' at Windsor Castle

December 29, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): Former US President Ronald Reagan risked creating the 'worst possible impression' by ignoring an invitation from the British Queen to stay at Windsor Castle for over two months, it has emerged.

Man who shot firefighters in US planned more killings

December 26, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS/EFE) The New York man who killed two volunteer firefighters and wounded two before taking his own life left behind a note suggesting he planned more deaths, police said Tuesday.

L.A. Reid regrets quitting 'The X Factor'

December 21, 2012 at 4:05 AM

London, Dec 21 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell has revealed L.A. Reid is already regretting quitting "The X Factor" USA.

LiLo narrowly avoids wardrobe malfunction at 'Liz and Dick' premiere

November 22, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, November 22 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who struggled to be taken seriously as an actress, looked chuffed to be at her own premiere in LA on Tuesday.

ICANN likely to face objections from governments over new net address endings

November 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

London, Nov 21 (ANI): A panel representing nearly 50 of the world's governments will reveal which of the proposed new Internet name address endings it objects.

Cooper, DiCaprio were 'worlds apart'

November 16, 2012 at 7:38 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 16 (IANS) Actor Bradley Cooper says his first meeting with Leonardo DiCaprio was during his school days and it made him feel how different stardom was.

I'm considered obese in Hollywood: Lawrence

November 9, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 9 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence is aware that in Hollywood she is considered obese, but says that she won't starve herself to get roles.

Hayek remembers naughty time in boarding school

November 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 4 (IANS) Salma Hayek looks back at her boarding school days very fondly and says that the best part used to be "getting up in the middle of the night" and "making all the alarm clocks go off".

Anderson says Cook's 'inspirational' dressing room speeches get players to follow him

October 27, 2012 at 1:11 PM

London, Oct 27(ANI): Fast bowler James Anderson has praised Test captain Alastair Cook's leadership skills, saying the opening batsman gets his players to follow him with his inspirational speeches in the dressing room.

Williams wants daughter to be a rebel

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

London, Oct 26 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams says he will be "disappointed" if his baby daughter, Teddy, isn't a rebel when she's older.

US fast food chain to serve up Hobbit-inspired menu

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Melbourne, Oct 25 (ANI): A fast food chain in the US wants Tolkien fans to prepare themselves for an unexpected journey with its Hobbit-inspired menu.

Kelly Brook fancies Kim Kardashian's `amazing` bod

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

London, October 17 (ANI): Kelly Brook has admitted that she cannot compete with the beauty of Kim Kardashian.

Danielle Spencer 'initiated separation' from Russell Crowe

October 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Wellington, October 16 (ANI): It was Danielle Spencer who pulled the plug on her nine-year marriage with Russell Crowe.

Scarf-covered Muslim girls banned from Russian schools

October 15, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Moscow, Oct 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Several Muslim families in southern Russia have complained that their daughters were not allowed to attend school wearing head scarves.

Messi grateful to Barcelona

October 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is probably the best footballer in the world and the 25-year-old believes he owes a great debt of gratitude to his club for making him into the player he is today.

Demi Lovato's 'overweight' issues

September 22, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, Sep 22 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato says she has always felt overweight since she was very young, and that insecurity continues to stay with her till date.

Barca president keen to start work on Messi contract extension

September 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Madrid, Sep 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell said it would be an error not to start work on renewing the contract of star striker Lionel Messi.

Cole to meet beau's family

September 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM

London, Sep 21 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole, who wants her beau Tre Holloway to visit her homeland, is now planning a trip to New York to meet his family.

Cole wants to take beau to homeland

September 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

London, Sep 20 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole reportedly wants to take her dancer boyfriend Tre Holloway to her hometown of Tyneside in northeast England.

Al-Qaeda leader confirms death of 'bin Laden confidant' Libi

September 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

London, Sept 11 (ANI): A new video recording has emerged showing Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri confirming that a former confidant of Osama bin Laden, Abu Yahya al-Libi, is dead.

Mel B wants Australian citizenship

September 11, 2012 at 7:14 AM

London, Sep 11 (IANS) Spice Girls member Melanie Brown, a.k.a. Mel B, is applying for Australian citizenship for herself and her family, and wants to move permanently to Sydney.

Raising six kids tougher than action stunts: Pitt

September 8, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 8 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt feels raising six children is tougher than starring in action movies.

MJ 'suffered booze collapse before 2009 London gigs'

September 3, 2012 at 1:05 PM

London, September 3 (ANI): Leaked documents have revealed Michael Jackson's dubious mental state in the weeks before his London comeback shows.

Berry hopes to give daughter European education

August 27, 2012 at 2:42 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Halle Berry is hoping to move to her fiance Olivier Martinez's native Paris to expand her daughter Nahla's cultural education as well as keep her safe from the paparazzi.

Carey to launch nail paint range

August 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey will create two nail polish collections, and is excited to begin work on them.

British tourists to Goa dip, Russian arrivals shoot up

August 2, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Panaji, Aug 2 (IANS) The number of tourists from Britain to Goa has declined 30 percent, but Russian tourists have swelled by more than 200 percent over the last two years, the state assembly was told Thursday.

Lochte's US flag grill almost cost him gold medal at London Olympics

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, July 31(ANI): Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, who won Team USA first gold medal at Saturday's men's individual 400 meter individual medley, supports an American flag-themed grill, and it almost cost him his gold medal.

Five policemen die in Thai bombing

July 25, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Bangkok, July 25 (IANS) Five policemen died in a bomb attack in Thailand Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

George Michael's brain damage scare

July 19, 2012 at 6:32 AM

Los Angeles, July 19 (IANS) Singer George Michael says his doctors feared that he suffered from brain damage as his accent changed after he battled pneumonia.

Pakistani boy of 8 clears Microsoft specialist exams

July 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM

London, July 18 (IANS) An eight-year-old Pakistani boy has cleared exams undertaken for becoming a Microsoft Certified Technology specialist.

Paloma Faith doesn't use full-length mirror

July 17, 2012 at 4:08 PM

London, July 17 (IANS) Thanks to her eating habit, Singer Paloma Faith says she avoids seeing herself in full length mirror.

Cole wants to inspire underprivileged teens

July 13, 2012 at 3:04 AM

London, July 13 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole says she can relate to today's youth and wants to show disadvantaged kids that they can follow their dreams and escape their surroundings.

Brazil's Olympic team rubbish: Romario

July 6, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS) Legendary football striker Romario has lambasted Brazil's choice of over-age players for the Olympic Games.

Assad regrets shooting down of Turkish warplane

July 3, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Damascus, July 3 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that he regrets the shooting down of a Turkish jet by his forces last month.

George Clooney going abroad to fundraise for Obama

June 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Washington, June 30 (ANI): George Clooney, who hosted a high-profile fundraiser for President Obama at his home in May, is heading to Switzerland this summer for another campaign event.

Earthquake aftershocks turned into music

June 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Wellington, June 29 (ANI): A sound artist has transformed earthquake recordings into music that will be showcased at the International Computer Music symposium in Slovenia in September.

Wimbledon: Sharapova reaches third round

June 28, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, June 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Maria Sharapova got a second-round fright from Tsvetana Pironkova but came out Thursday to finish off the 38th-ranked Bulgarian in their Wimbledon women's singles match, which was interrupted by nightfall.

Heroin replaces gold as preferred commodity regularly smuggled abroad on Pak planes

June 28, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Karachi, June 28 (ANI): Around 4.5 kilograms of heroin was seized from a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft in Karachi, which was departing for London via Lahore.

Pakistani politician detained at US airport

June 28, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Islamabad, June 28 (IANS) A Pakistani politician was detained at a US airport for five hours, it was reported here Thursday.