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India doesn't make too many films for children: Revathy

May 2, 2012 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Actress Revathy, who has won a national award for her short film "Red Building Where The Sun Sets" that shows how fights between parents affect children, says there are films about children, but very little for them.

Pranab to visit Bangladesh for Tagore ceremony

May 2, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Building upon warming ties, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Bangladesh Sunday as the guest of honour to attend the closing ceremony of the joint celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.

Army alert over Sino-Indian border

May 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Indian Army is alert to security issues on the Sino-Indian border, a top commander said Wednesday.

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Nothing to hide in defence deals: Antony

May 2, 2012 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) With a row rocking the Indian Army's purchase of all-terrain heavy-duty Tatra trucks, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday told parliament that there was "nothing to hide, nothing to fear" when it came to defence deals.

Army alert over security issues on Sino-Indian border

May 2, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Indian Army is alert to security issues on the Sino-Indian border and is prepared for the security and defence of the nation, a top commander said Wednesday.

CWG scam: CBI raids 20 locations

May 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The CBI Wednesday raided 20 locations in Delhi, the national capital region (NCR), Kolkata and Siliguri in connection with another Commonwealth Games (CWG) scam, an official said.

Pak Taliban vows to repeat Bannu jail break operation type attacks

May 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Islamabad, May 2 (ANI): The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned that they would continue carrying out attacks such as the one in Bannu, and denied reports suggesting the escaped prisoners were handed over under any truce with the government.

Venus to be visible as 'blot' against Sun during once-in-a-lifetime event

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): On 5th and 6th June this year, millions of people across the world will be able to watch Venus pass across the face of the Sun in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Venus to cross sun's face in a lifetime event

May 1, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) On June 5 and 6, millions of people worldwide will be able to spot Venus crossing the Sun's face in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

'Freedom Tower' One World Trade Center becomes New York's tallest building

May 1, 2012 at 10:34 AM

New York, May 1 (ANI): One World Trade Center, the monolith being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the 9/11 terror attacks, has become New York's tallest building, overtaking the Empire State Building.

'iPavement' brings Wi-Fi under your feet

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): A Spanish tech company has come up with sidewalk paving stones, dubbed iPavement, that are Wi-Fi hotspots.

US-India business summit sees huge potential (Lead, changing dateline)

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Menlo Park (California), April 29 (IANS) The first annual US-India Business West Coast Summit attended by 300 top business leaders from the two countries has highlighted the dynamic potential that exists in present and future collaboration between them.

'Telecom towers kill 7mn birds in America every year'

April 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) Telecom towers are killing nearly seven million birds every year as they migrate from the US and Canada to Central and South America, says a new study.

Huge potential seen in US-India business ties

April 29, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) Over 300 top business leaders from India and the United States have highlighted dynamic potential that exists in present and future collaboration between the two countries.

Amy Winehouse's beau 'devastated on being arrested for rape'

April 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM

London, Apr 28 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's former boyfriend Reg Traviss has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Russian court declines considering election suit

April 28, 2012 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Supreme Court has turned down a lawsuit against the presidential elections' outcome that saw Prime Minister Vladimir Putin win by a landslide March 4, the court's website said.

Building mutual trust key to defeating terror: Zardari

April 27, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Terming the US drone strikes inside Pakistani territory as "useless" and "counter-productive", Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari Friday told a visiting US diplomat that building mutual trust between the two countries was the key to success in counter-terrorism operations.

BJP should set its own house in order before pointing fingers at Congress over Bofors: Sibal

April 27, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to set its own house in order first, instead of taking fresh potshots at the Congress Party over the latest revelations connected to the Bofors Gun scam.

CIA alerts Pakistan about Al Qaeda plan

April 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Islamabad, Apr 27 (ANI): The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has shared intelligence with Pakistan suggesting Al Qaeda's plans to carry out major attacks in the country.

US agents seen carousing in El Salvador: Report

April 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, April 27 (IANS/EFE) The US Secret Service said Thursday it is investigating allegations that agents frequented a strip club and patronized prostitutes in El Salvador ahead of President Barack Obama's March 2011 visit to the Central American country.

Maharashtra CM Chavan backs Hazare's view on having strong Lokayukta

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Mumbai, Apr 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday backed veteran social activist Anna Hazare's view on the need to have a strong Lokayukta to combat corruption.

Hackers claim credit for taking down CIA website

April 24, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): An Internet hacking group named UGNazi has claimed responsibility for bringing down America's Central Intelligence Agency website.

Two Pakistan students jailed for 18 years in UK for rape

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Two Pakistani students, who raped a woman after she had fallen asleep on a night bus, have been jailed for 18-and-a-half years. The incident took place on June 4, 2011.

Two Pakistan students jailed for 18 years in UK for rape

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Two Pakistani students, who raped a woman after she had fallen asleep on a night bus, have been jailed for 18-and-a-half years. The incident took place on June 4, 2011.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds house hunting in Connecticut

April 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are house hunting in Connecticut, as they wish to escape from New York and enjoy a slower pace of life.

Selena Gomez voices support to new UNICEF campaign

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Selena Gomez has appealed to her fans to donate 6.25 pounds to the latest United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) campaign to help starving African children.

Two more self-immolations in Tibet

April 20, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Dharamsala, April 20 (IANS) Two more young Tibetans have immolated themselves in Tibet's northeastern Ngaba region, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Friday.

Volkswagen to build assembly plant in North West China

April 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Urumqi (China), April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): Shanghai Volkswagen, German carmaker Volkswagen AG's joint venture in China, plans to set up an assembly plant in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region this year to explore the markets of northwest China and Central Asia, local commerce officials said Thursday.

Mumbai train accident, two killed, 15 injured

April 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Mumbai, Apr 19 (ANI): Two persons died and at least 15 were injured after falling from a moving train in here on Thursday.

Singapore seizes 230,000 US dollars worth of heroin

April 18, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Singapore, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has arrested four suspected drug traffickers, one suspected drug abuser and seized almost two kilograms of heroin estimated to be worth about 230,000 U.S. dollars.

Kyber Pakhtunkhwa's initial probe blames agencies for Bannu jailbreak

April 16, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Islamabad, Apr 16(ANI): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Interior Ministry's preliminary investigation report has accused police and intelligence agencies for the Bannu jailbreak incident and termed it as an agencies' 'failure'.

China to make more non-communists as department heads

April 16, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Beijing, April 16 (IANS) More non-communist Chinese would be appointed as chiefs, rather than deputy heads, of governmental agencies, according to an official statement.

Cherries may help you get a good night's sleep

April 16, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Wellington, April 16 (ANI): If you are having struggling with sleep problems, Central Otago cherries could be just the bedtime remedy, say researchers.

400 inmates flee Pakistani jail

April 15, 2012 at 7:47 AM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) A total of 400 prisoners managed to flee after unidentified assailants stormed a central jail in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Geo News reported Sunday.

India, China to resume dialogue on non-proliferation

April 13, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Moscow, April 13 (IANS) In an important trust-building step, India and China Friday decided to resume their bilateral dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation. The two rising Asian powers also pressed for an early meeting to firm up the contours of their proposed maritime dialogue.

Souza strikes to secure victory for Vasco da Gama

April 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 13 (IANS) A second-half strike from Diego Souza secured a 1-0 victory for Vasco da Gama over Uruguay's Nacional in the Copa Libertadores.

Sand China gets bigger with Sands Cotai Central

April 12, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Macau, April 12 (IANS) The city welcomed over 28 million tourists from across the world in the past year. Now, footfalls could go up by 26 percent with the opening of the grand $4 billion Sands Cotai Central resort that boasts of the world's largest Conrad, Sheraton and Holiday Inn hotels.

Pallam Raju says Armed Forces produce best thinkers

April 12, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju on Thursday hailed the Indian Armed Forces for grooming some of the finest professionals.

Cabinet extends support for Swavalamban Scheme from three to five years

April 12, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the extension of funding support for implementing the Swavalamban Scheme under the New Pension System (NPS) from present three years to five years for all subscribers who were enrolled during 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13.

India, Pakistan plan Siachen, Sir Creek talks

April 11, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Building upon discussions during President Asif Ali Zardari's Sunday visit to New Delhi, India and Pakistan are looking to step up the dialogue process by seeking to set dates for talks on the disputed Siachen glacier and Sir Creek marshland.

Feared Zimbabwean minister dubbed 'Crocodile' set to rule after Mugabe

April 11, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Harare, Apr 11 (ANI): Zimbabwean Defence Minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is nick named 'The Crocodile' for his ruthless reputation, is expected to take power in the country, even as officials denied reports that President Robert Mugabe was fighting for death in Singapore hospital.

India, Germany for greater railway cooperation

April 10, 2012 at 11:14 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian Railways Tuesday said it will shortly finalise a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its German counterpart on increasing their cooperation.

Products made from mare's milk to soothe TB sufferers

April 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM

London, April 10 (ANI): Scientists in Kazakhstan are planning to develop a series of products based on mare's milk, a traditional alcoholic drink in the Central Asian state, to help soothe people suffering with tuberculosis.

Indian zoos to be graded on performance

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Do you know which is India's best zoo? Soon you will, with the authorities planning to grade the nearly 200 zoos in the country based on their performance on different scales. What's more, those faring poorly could even be penalised.

Nothing beats a child's smile when it comes to true happiness

April 9, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Melbourne, Apr 9 (ANI): Australians derive true happiness by simply looking at their children's smile, according to a new study.

'Northeast India should go for traditional housing'

April 9, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Agartala, April 9 (IANS) Quake-prone northeastern India should switch to traditional forms of house-building, including houses made of bamboo and cane, that are flexible and able to withstand tremors, said experts at a meet here.

Dubai Central jail prisoners disappointed over non-accessibility to cricket channels

April 8, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 8 (ANI): Prisoners at the Dubai Central Jail have expressed disappointment over not being allowed to watch their cricket on television.

Mugabe strikes secret 'gentleman's agreement' to hand Zimbabwe power to ally

April 8, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Harare, Apr 8 (ANI): Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reportedly signed a secret 'gentleman's agreement' to hand over power to his Defence Minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to sources close to the two men.

Omar for sustained Indo-Pak dialogue and 'J-K centric' CBMs

April 7, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Jammu, April 7 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said sustained dialogue between India and Pakistan was the only way to resolve all issues between the two neighbours.

Uzbekistan president's daughter to come up with new album

April 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): The eldest daughter of Uzbek President Islam Karimov has planned to release a new pop album.

Mukherjee to hold meeting with representatives of jewellery manufacturers

April 4, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has convened a meeting with representatives of jewellery manufacturers from major cities on Friday in order to address the concerns of the jewelers over the increase in taxes.

Government invites jewellers for talks

April 4, 2012 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The government Wednesday said it will hold talks with jewellers who have been protesting for the last three weeks against the budgetary proposals to impose one percent excise duty on unbranded jewellery and hike the import duty.

Individuals with depression shows altered brain activity

April 4, 2012 at 4:52 PM

People suffering from depression tend to remain with negative thoughts or memories repeatedly, shows altered patterns of brain activity in comparison to the healthy individuals.

Hu wants plantation drives to support scientific development

April 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Beijing, April 4 (IANS) President Hu Jintao has called for more efforts to promote voluntary tree-planting to provide ecological support to China's scientific development.

Depression shows altered brain activity

April 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Beijing, April 4 (IANS) People in the throes of depression tend to repeatedly dwell on negative thoughts or memories, showing different patterns of brain activity as compared to healthy individuals.

India loses credibility in the world: Gadkari

April 3, 2012 at 6:49 PM

BJP national president Nitin Gadkari said that Chief Minister of Delhi has been indicted by PM appointed Shunglu Committee.

China arrests over 100 suspects for making new-type 'gutter oil'

April 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Beijing, Apr 3 (ANI): Chinese police has reportedly arrested over 100 suspects for making a new type of 'gutter oil' by mixing dumped animal fat into edible oil.

ASEAN Summit begins

April 3, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Phnom Penh, April 3 (IANS) The two-day 20th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit kicked off here Tuesday, gathering heads of state or government from 10 ASEAN member states.

100 held in China for reprocessing waste oil

April 3, 2012 at 9:04 AM

Beijing, April 3 (IANS) Over 100 people have been arrested in China for reprocessing waste oil from restaurants and then selling them as new cooking oil, police said.

'This World Health Day, focus on ageing and health'

April 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) With nearly eight percent of southeast Asia's population above the age of 60 years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Monday said it will draw global attention to ageing to highlight it as a rapidly emerging priority that most countries in the region have yet to address adequately.

Robocup starts in Germany aiming to defeat human footballers by 2050

April 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): The Robocup, which kicked off in Germany this weekend, looked like it might be a long time before they're challenging the likes of Lionel Messi.

Tibetan youth who immolated himself cremated

March 30, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Dharamsala, March 30 (IANS) Thousands of Tibetan exiles gathered in this Himachal town Friday for the funeral of a man who immolated himself earlier this week in Delhi demanding freedom for Tibet.

Registered 18 defence related cases: CBI

March 28, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said Wednesday that it registered 18 cases related to military deals, and filed chargesheet in 13 of them since 2004.

Government employees to get 7 percent additional dearness allowance

March 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The over four-million central government employees will go home with an increased pay packet from now, with the union cabinet Friday hiking the dearness allowance to 65 percent of the basic salary from the existing 58 percent with retrospective effect from Jan 1 this year.

Warne's daughter follows Liz Hurley's style

March 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley seems to be giving fashion tips to Shane Warne's 13-year-old daughter Brooke.

Warne's daughter follows Liz Hurley's style

March 22, 2012 at 2:16 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley seems to be giving fashion tips to Shane Warne's 13-year-old daughter Brooke.

Labourers do not exist for political parties

March 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Lucknow, Mar 21 (ANI): Poll period is the zenith of the political drama in the country and perhaps the best time to understand the capabilities of various political parties. Each one of them claims to work for the people, on one condition of course - If "voted to power".

Labourers do not exist for political parties

March 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Lucknow, Mar 21 (ANI): Poll period is the zenith of the political drama in the country and perhaps the best time to understand the capabilities of various political parties. Each one of them claims to work for the people, on one condition of course - If "voted to power".

Musical pitch determine highs and lows of eyebrows

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Eyebrows go higher when singers belt out high notes than they do when they sing low notes, a new study has revealed.

Musical pitch determine highs and lows of eyebrows

March 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Eyebrows go higher when singers belt out high notes than they do when they sing low notes, a new study has revealed.

'Disgruntled' Ryder pulls himself out of Kiwi first-class team Firebirds

March 16, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Wellington, Mar 16(ANI): A disgruntled Jesse Ryder has pulled out of the New Zealand first-class cricket team Wellington Firebirds.

'Disgruntled' Ryder pulls himself out of Kiwi first-class team Firebirds

March 16, 2012 at 2:32 PM

Wellington, Mar 16(ANI): A disgruntled Jesse Ryder has pulled out of the New Zealand first-class cricket team Wellington Firebirds.

Nearly 4 million Americans at risk of flooding as sea levels rise

March 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, Mar.15 (ANI): Nearly four million Americans find themselves at risk of severe flooding as sea levels rise in the coming century, a new research suggests.

Nearly 4 million Americans at risk of flooding as sea levels rise

March 15, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Mar.15 (ANI): Nearly four million Americans find themselves at risk of severe flooding as sea levels rise in the coming century, a new research suggests.

Hu urges PLA to safeguard social stability, military personnel

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Beijing, Mar 13 (ANI): Chinese President Hu Jintao has urged the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the armed police to pay more attention to safeguarding the social stability, including the military personnel.

30-story building built in 15 days in China

March 9, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.

30-story building built in 15 days in China

March 9, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.

Five 'top LulzSec hackers' to face charges in New York

March 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Washington, Mar 7(ANI): Five people accused of being top members of the computer hacking group, LulzSec, have been arrested, and will face charges in New York.

Five 'top LulzSec hackers' to face charges in New York

March 7, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Washington, Mar 7(ANI): Five people accused of being top members of the computer hacking group, LulzSec, have been arrested, and will face charges in New York.

Vettori says New Zealand need to look at positives ahead of test series against Proteas

March 6, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Wellington, Mar 6(ANI): Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has said though South Africa is on their way to the World No 1 ranking but if the Black Caps treat them like that the upcoming Test series is as good as lost.

Vettori says New Zealand need to look at positives ahead of test series against Proteas

March 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Wellington, Mar 6(ANI): Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has said though South Africa is on their way to the World No 1 ranking but if the Black Caps treat them like that the upcoming Test series is as good as lost.

Albert Einstein exhibition opens in Central China

March 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): An exhibition on Albert Einstein was opened in Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei province, on Friday.

Albert Einstein exhibition opens in Central China

March 3, 2012 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): An exhibition on Albert Einstein was opened in Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei province, on Friday.

Female bonobos 'advertise' homosexual bonds to boost their status

March 2, 2012 at 10:04 PM

London, March 2 (ANI): Bonobos are referred to as the "erotic" or "promiscuous apes" because they regularly engage in sexual contact with both their own and the opposite sex.

Female bonobos 'advertise' homosexual bonds to boost their status

March 2, 2012 at 3:24 PM

London, March 2 (ANI): Bonobos are referred to as the "erotic" or "promiscuous apes" because they regularly engage in sexual contact with both their own and the opposite sex.

KFC denies having opened branch in Iran after 30-year hiatus

March 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Tehran, Mar 1 (ANI): American fast food chain restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is not opening any branch in Iran.

KFC denies having opened branch in Iran after 30-year hiatus

March 1, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Tehran, Mar 1 (ANI): American fast food chain restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is not opening any branch in Iran.

LeT plan to bomb Delhi foiled: Chidambaram

February 29, 2012 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday disclosed that a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) sponsored terror bid was foiled in New Delhi

Centre for health outlay to be increased to 2.5 percent of GDP by end of 12th Plan

February 29, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb.29 (ANI): A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has cleared a proposal to increase the health outlay to 2.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of the Twelvth Plan.

LeT plan to bomb Delhi foiled: Chidambaram

February 29, 2012 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday disclosed that a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) sponsored terror bid was foiled in New Delhi

Centre for health outlay to be increased to 2.5 percent of GDP by end of 12th Plan

February 29, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb.29 (ANI): A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has cleared a proposal to increase the health outlay to 2.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of the Twelvth Plan.

KFC opens first Iranian branch in 30 years

February 28, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Tehran, Feb 28 (ANI): American fast food chain restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has opened its first branch in Iran despite harsh US sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear programs.

US negotiating Afghan exit routes with 5 Asian countries to avoid dependency on Pak

February 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): US officials are reportedly discussing new transportation agreements with five Central Asian countries that would enable the military to withdraw from Afghanistan without having to rely mainly on land routes through Pakistan.

Building collapses in Hyderabad, three killed

February 25, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Three persons were confirmed dead and one critically injured when a three-storey building collapsed here on Saturday.

US 'beefing up defenses in Persian Gulf to counter Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat'

February 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): The United States is beefing up its sea and land-based defense systems in the Persian Gulf to counter any attempt by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil shipping route.

CBI raids carried out across India over controversial BSNL-WiMax deal

February 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb.25 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation was conducting raids across India on Saturday in connection with the controversial BSNL-WiMax deal.

CBI raids carried out across India over controversial BSNL-WiMax deal

February 25, 2012 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb.25 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation was conducting raids across India on Saturday in connection with the controversial BSNL-WiMax deal.

US 'beefing up defenses in Persian Gulf to counter Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat'

February 25, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): The United States is beefing up its sea and land-based defense systems in the Persian Gulf to counter any attempt by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil shipping route.

Pak-US ties "too important" to turn back on: Clinton

February 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan was too important for Washington to turn its back on.

Earth's siblings may have different chemical structures

February 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): The Universe could be home to billions of Earth-like planets but a great majority of them may have a totally different internal and atmospheric structure as compared to our planet, scientists suggest.

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