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Everything you need to know about Goh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Gilani to appeal against SC contempt verdict': Awan

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Islamabad, Apr 26 (ANI): Pakistan Federal Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday, said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani would file an appeal against the verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) in the contempt of court case.

Pak PM Gilani convicted of contempt, given 30 sec sentence

April 26, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, Apr 26 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday found Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani guilty of contempt of court for refusing to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, but gave him only a symbolic sentence which lasted for 30 seconds.

Gilani verdict to be appealed: Minister

April 26, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) A petition would be filed in the Supreme Court for a review of its verdict against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, whom the apex court convicted Thursday for contempt of court, said a minister.

Indian Open: Jayaram, Parupalli advance to second round

April 25, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India's top men's badminton player Ajay Jayaram and Kashyap Parupalli advanced to the second round of the Yonex India Open 2012 at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Wednesday.

7 killed, 20 injured in Assam road mishaps

April 16, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Guwahati, April 16 (IANS) At least seven people, among them a woman, were killed and over 20 injured in three road mishaps in different parts of the state Monday morning, police said.

Pak committee trying to reconcile differing views on Domestic Violence Protection Bill

April 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Islamabad, April 8(ANI): A multi party committee decided to reconcile differing views on the Domestic Violence Protection Bill following angry outbursts by woman activists against lawmakers' reluctance to debate the bill.

Arms, ammunition seized in Assam district

April 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Guwahati, April 6 (IANS) Police Friday seized a hand made gun and 14 rounds of live ammunition from a residence in the Gohpur area of Assam's Sonitpur district.

Tibetan from India among US shooting victims

April 4, 2012 at 9:52 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) A recent Tibetan immigrant from India, the latest identified victim of Monday's shooting rampage at a small California university, worked for five years in the education department of Tibet's government-in-exile in Dharamsala. Another shooting victim was Sikkim-born Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, of San Francisco.

Indian American student among wounded in US shooting

April 3, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) A gunman who killed seven people at a California University ordered everyone to get up against a wall, and started shooting, according to a 19-year old Indian American student who was among the three wounded.

Indian Mujahideen targeting Darbhanga for recruits?

April 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) It may be a coincidence. But 12 of the 13 people arrested recently for links with terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) are from Darbhanga in Bihar.

Indian origin woman shot injured during California's Christian school firing

April 3, 2012 at 1:52 PM

California, Apr 3(ANI): An Indian origin woman, Dawinder Kaur, was shot in the elbow during the shooting incident, which transpired in a Christian school in Oakland, California on Monday, which killed seven and wounded three people.

Former student shoots seven to death at Christian university in California

April 3, 2012 at 1:52 PM

California, Apr 3(ANI): A former nursing student of a small Christian university in California opened fire at a school, killing at least seven people, and wounding three others on Monday.

Congress attacks BJP over CAG report indicting Modi government

March 30, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) With a Comptroller and Auditor General of India report alleging financial irregularities worth thousands of crores of rupees by the Narendra Modi government in Gujarat, the Congress Friday trained its guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party and said "loot in state feeds the party's central leadership".

US Congressman calls 'Taliban supporter' Pakistan an 'enemy of US, freedom'

March 28, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): US Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher has said Pakistan is an enemy of the United States and freedom because it supports the Taliban.

Pak SC adjourns Gilani's contempt of court case hearing till April 12

March 27, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Islamabad, Mar 27 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned the hearing of contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till April 12.

One killed as gas cylinder explodes in Kashmir

March 26, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Srinagar, March 26 (IANS) One person was killed in a gas cylinder explosion in a factory Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Badgam district, police said.

Govt. to lift ban on cotton exports

March 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Sunday informed the government has decided to lift the ban on cotton exports.

Govt. to lift ban on cotton exports

March 11, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Sunday informed the government has decided to lift the ban on cotton exports.

Balochistan issue should be peacefully resolved through political process: US

February 22, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): The United States has said that the Balochistan issue should be peacefully resolved through a political process.

Balochistan issue should be peacefully resolved through political process: US

February 22, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): The United States has said that the Balochistan issue should be peacefully resolved through a political process.

Pak summons US envoy to protest against Congress resolution on Balochistan

February 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Foreign Office summoned acting American envoy on Monday to lodge a strong protest over a US Congress resolution that sought the right to self-determination for Balochistan.

Pak summons US envoy to protest against Congress resolution on Balochistan

February 21, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, Feb 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Foreign Office summoned acting American envoy on Monday to lodge a strong protest over a US Congress resolution that sought the right to self-determination for Balochistan.

Pak summons US envoy to protest against Congress resolution on Balochistan

February 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Islamabad, Feb 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Foreign Office summoned acting American envoy on Monday to lodge a strong protest over a US Congress resolution that sought the right to self-determination for Balochistan.

Pakistan slams US Congressman for having tabled resolution for Balochistan independence

February 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Pakistan has slammed US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher for having tabled a resolution in the US Congress, calling for the independence of Balochistan.

Pakistan slams US Congressman for having tabled resolution for Balochistan independence

February 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Pakistan has slammed US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher for having tabled a resolution in the US Congress, calling for the independence of Balochistan.

UP Election 2012: polling for the 2nd phase on Saturday

February 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM

The second phase of voting for assembly election 2012 will kick on tomorrow morning amid tight security. The campaigning for 59 seats in nine districts concluded Thursday evening......

'US Congressional hearing may prove troublesome for Pak over atrocities in Balochistan'

February 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): The United States (US) Committee on Foreign Affairs' congressional hearing on Wednesday (February 8) for an exclusive discussion on Balochistan may lead to a problematic situation for Pakistan.

'US Congressional hearing may prove troublesome for Pak over atrocities in Balochistan'

February 7, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): The United States (US) Committee on Foreign Affairs' congressional hearing on Wednesday (February 8) for an exclusive discussion on Balochistan may lead to a problematic situation for Pakistan.

SC defers hearing on appointment of Gujarat Lokayukta

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on the Gujarat Government petition of over the appointment of state Lokayukta, retired judge R A Mehta, to March 20.

SC defers hearing on appointment of Gujarat Lokayukta

February 3, 2012 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on the Gujarat Government petition of over the appointment of state Lokayukta, retired judge R A Mehta, to March 20.

Singapore and India should enhance economic ties, says Goh Chok Tong

January 14, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): Singapore Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has said that India and Singapore should have greater economic ties and he is certain that the Indian economy would grow by seven to eight percent in the next ten to twenty years.

Singapore and India should enhance economic ties, says Goh Chok Tong

January 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): Singapore Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has said that India and Singapore should have greater economic ties and he is certain that the Indian economy would grow by seven to eight percent in the next ten to twenty years.

Rocker faces fans' ire for Bon Jovi death hoax

December 28, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Washington, Dec 28 (ANI): The rocker who spread rumours of Jon Bon Jovi's death has now become the target of angry fans after he confessed to his actions.

PML-N, ANP want Pasha to quit over 'attempt to dislodge govt'

December 16, 2011 at 6:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Awami National Party (ANP) have demanded Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Ahmad Shuja Pasha's resignation over alleged plot to oust the government that was backed by Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.

Manmohan Singh unveils Jawaharlal Nehru's bust and marker in Singapore

November 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

Singapore, Nov 20(ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today unveiled a bust and marker of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Singapore.

Singapore supports India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

November 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM

Singapore, Nov 20(ANI): Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today pledged his country's support for India's presence at an expanded United Nation Security Council (UNSC).

Singapore supports India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

November 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

Singapore, Nov 20(ANI): Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today pledged his country's support for India's presence at an expanded United Nation Security Council (UNSC).

Manmohan Singh invites Singapore Prime Minister to visit India

November 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Singapore, Nov 19(ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today extended an invitation to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to visit India to take note of the manner in which Singapore has contributed to India's progress in recent years.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Singapore

November 19, 2011 at 9:11 PM

Singapore, Nov 19(ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrived in Singapore late Saturday night and was received by Singapore Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew.

Gujarat Congress claims its fast exposed Modi Govt.'s corruption

September 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 20 (ANI): Taking a dig at Chief Minister Narendra Modi's fast under the 'Sadbhavana Mission', the Congress Party in Gujarat on Tuesday claimed the fast of its leaders had exposed corruption by the BJP government in the state.

Vaghela breaks his counter-fast

September 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Congress leader and former Chief minister of Gujarat Shankersinh Vaghela along....

Congress leader Gohil criticizes Modi's goodwill mission fast

September 17, 2011 at 7:04 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep.17 (ANI): Congress leader Shakti Singh Gohil has described Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as an anti-social element and rubbished his goodwill mission thre-day fast that began here on Saturday.

Pak must stop 'Britisher' Altaf Hussain from meddling in country's affairs: ANP

September 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM

Islamabad, Sept 10(ANI): Pakistan must stop meddling of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain, a foreigner, in the country's affairs, Awami National Party (ANP) Central Vice President Bushra Gohar has said.

Gujarat opposition leaders meet President over Lokayukta appointment issue

September 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (ANI): Senior opposition leaders from Gujarat hit out at Chief Minister Narendra Modi for trying to block the appointment of the Lokayukta in the state, and submitted a memorandum to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil in this regard here on Tuesday.

India's first openly gay prince Gohil continued to party as Hurricane Irene raged

August 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM

New York, August 30 (ANI): Hurricane Irene proved to be an annoyance for many people, but it failed to stop Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, who is India's first openly gay prince, from partying.

378 Pak nationals presently lodged in various jails in India: Ramachandran

August 9, 2011 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs M. Ramachandran today said that a total of 378 Pakistani prisoners are presently lodged in various jails in India.

'Spy agencies tapping Pak female NA members' phones'

August 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Islamabad, Aug 7 (ANI): Female legislators of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) and the Awami National Party (ANP) have complained that their phones were being tapped by spy agencies.

'Pak govt. turns deaf ear to female MNAs phone tapping woes'

August 6, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Islamabad, Aug 6 (ANI): There seems to be no respite for female Members of the National Assembly (MNA) in Pakistan, with reports saying that the government is not paying much heed to complaints about their phones getting tapped.

Table tennis gaining popularity among Jorhat youth

July 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

Jorhat, July 24 (ANI): Table tennis is gaining enormous popularity among sports enthusiasts in Assam.

Somali pirates nabbed off Gujarat coast

June 20, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Ahmedabad, June 20 (ANI): Gujarat Police on Monday arrested fourteen Somali pirates and three Yemeni nationals after the boat's engine broke down near the Junagadh District coastline.

Assamese school girl wins US space symposium award

May 7, 2011 at 6:04 PM

Guwahati, May 7 (ANI): Northeast, which has over the years produced many talents, has added another feather to its cap through, Anubhuti Gohain Boruah, who has been recently awarded the 'Humans in Space Symposium' Youth Art Competition Award organised by NASA-Johnson Space Centre, USA.

Oldest remains of Caspian Horse unearthed in Iran

May 1, 2011 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): A team of archaeologists has discovered the oldest remains of Caspian horse, also known as the Mazandaran horse, during their eighth season of archaeological research in Gohar Tappeh, in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.

Crows in Malaysia steal panties, bras to make nests

March 29, 2011 at 4:11 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 29 (ANI): When a number of panties and bras left to dry outside several homes in Malaysia disappeared, the initial suspicion fell on a sexual predator, until it was discovered that crows had been stealing them to build their nests.

IT notice to Gujarat Govt.: BJP says ploy by Centre

March 16, 2011 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Commenting on the uproar inside the Rajya Sabha over Income Tax (I-T) Department's notice to the Gujarat Government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Tarun Vijay today said the tax probe was a ploy by the Central Government to hit back at the Opposition, as it had been spearheading the issue of black money stashed in foreign bank accounts.

BJP disrupts proceedings in Rajya Sabha over IT notice to Gujarat Govt.

March 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held up proceedings inside the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday over Income Tax (I-T) Department's notice to the Gujarat Government seeking details on MoUs signed by the state during the recent 'Vibrant Gujarat Investors' Summit'.

Congress responsible for Gujarat Govt. IT inquiry: Minister

March 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar.15 (ANI): Gujarat's Minister of State for Industries, Saurabh Patel, on Tuesday, blamed the Congress party for an income tax inquiry on several investors who had signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the state government at this year's Vibrant Gujarat Summit (VGS).

Surekha Yadav drives Deccan Queen on International Women's Day

March 8, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Pune, Mar 8 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women's Day today, Surekha Yadav, Asia's first woman train driver, got the opportunity of driving the Deccan Queen, one of India's most prestigious trains.

Abducted judges recovered from Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area after 10 days

March 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Quetta, Mar 8(ANI): Two judges, who were abducted in Jaffarabad district of Balochistan on February 27, have been recovered from Jhal Magsi area in the province.

Manmohan Singh promises priority for development of Assam, North East

February 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

Guwahati, Feb 19 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said the development of Assam and the North East has always been one of the priorities of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre, and that a number of projects have been initiated for the development of Assam.

Final phase of Bihar Assembly polls on November 20

October 27, 2010 at 12:39 PM

Patna, Oct 27 (ANI): The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notification for holding elections to 26 Assembly seats in Bihar going to polls in the sixth and final phase on November 20.

Bihar Assembly polls: Election Commission issues notification for final phase

October 27, 2010 at 12:39 PM

Patna, Oct 27 (ANI): The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notification for holding elections to 26 Assembly seats in Bihar going to polls in the sixth and final phase on November 20.

Pak Interior Ministry denies Blackwater's presence in country

October 19, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (ANI): Pakistan's Interior Ministry has denied the presence of Blackwater, a US private security contractor, in the country.

Ants really do scare elephants

September 3, 2010 at 12:33 PM

Washington, Sept 3 (ANI): They may be tiny, but ants can bring giant elephants down to their knees, according to a new study that reveals that elephants in the savannah have good reason to be scared of the tiny insects.

Efforts on to bring ULFA to negotiation table

June 26, 2010 at 6:45 PM

Guwahati, June 26, (ANI): The Assam government and civil organizations are working towards holding talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

Assam delegation urges PM to revive peace talks with ULFA

June 22, 2010 at 12:15 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): A six-member delegation of All Assam Convention for Revival of Talks' has met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and asked him to revive peace talks between the Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

Assamese delegation's expected meet with Prime Minister cancelled

June 21, 2010 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Expected meet between an Assamese delegation of the 'All Assam Convention for Revival of Talks' and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was cancelled here on Monday.

Bollywood dances greet Commonwealth Queen's Baton

June 13, 2010 at 1:08 PM

Malacca (Malaysia), June 13 (ANI): The Queen's Baton was given a rousing welcome here as it makes its way to the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Fire destroys wheat crop on 500 kanals in border areas of Jammu

April 24, 2010 at 9:17 PM

(R.S.Pura) Jammu, April 24 (ANI): Wheat crop spread over at least 500 kanals have been destroyed here in a fire incident, suspected to have occurred due a short-circuit in power transmission wires in 11 villages, situated on the Indo-Pak International border area in the Jammu district's R.S.Pura Tehsil.

Rampant harassment of women in PIA, PTV

March 28, 2010 at 3:14 PM

Lahore, Mar.28 (ANI): President Asif Ali Zardari may have signed the anti-women harassment at workplace bill recently, but the 'weaker' section of society in Pakistan continues to be harassed at offices, including that of state run organisations such as the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Television (PTV).

Asian countries should engage each other more proactively: Singapore Minister

March 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20(ANI): Visiting Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on Saturday said that Asian countries should now start engaging each other more proactively.

Sharif blames Zardari for his poll disqualification

February 18, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Sukkur (Sindh, Pakistan), Feb.18 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has accused President Asif Ali Zardari for facilitating his disqualification from contesting elections through Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar.

Arunachal Pradesh holds winter festival at Pangsau Pass

February 10, 2010 at 6:55 PM

Itanagar, Feb 10 (ANI): The four-day long cultural fiesta, Pangsau Pass winter festival was held in Arunchal Pradesh's Nampong.

Ahmedabad transgenders participate in beauty pageant audition

January 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM

Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (ANI): Clad in colourful saris, Ahmedabad's transgenders participated in a beauty pageant audition titled 'Super Queen'.

Fresh snowfall, a boon for tourism in Himachal Pradesh

December 15, 2009 at 8:01 PM

Kufri (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 15(ANI): Thousands of tourists are converging at Kufri near Himachal Pradesh's Shimla to witness the heavy snowfall that heralds a fortune for the tourism sector in the region.

mTouche forms JV to offer P2P mobile content in India

December 9, 2009 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI/Business Wire India): Leading mobile content technology provider mTouche Technology Bhd has set up a joint venture company-mBit Infotech Pvt. Ltd in India to launch peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile content platform for major Indian telecommunication service providers.

Teachers, students hail Calcutta court's order to troops to vacate Lalgarh schools

November 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Lalgarh (WB), Nov 26 (ANI): Teachers and students in a Lalgrah village cluster on Wednesday welcomed the Calcutta High Court's recent order asking paramilitary troops to vacate all school campuses by November 30.

'Frightened, exhausted' Sharif would not have gone for nuke test left to his own judgment'

October 24, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Islamabad, Oct.24 (ANI): Former US Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott believed that former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would not have conducted the 'tit for tat' nuclear tests following India's test of its nuclear capability in 1998, had he to have taken the decision alone.

Concert organisers reach 'amicable understanding' on Beyonce's costumes

September 25, 2009 at 4:00 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 25 (ANI): Malay concert organisers have revealed that they have reached an "amicable understanding" regarding R 'n' B singer Beyonce Knowles' costumes for her concert on October 25.

Mixed voter turnout in by-elections for 20 assembly seats

September 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep.10 (ANI): Thursday saw a mixed voter turnout in bye-elections to 20 assembly seats in the three states of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.

Untimely mangoes in Gujarat

September 9, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Valsad (Gujarat), Sep 9 (ANI): For mango growers in Valsad in Gujarat, things take an unusual turn, trees in their orchards have flowered and some are laden with fruits much before usual time.

Musharraf says he will return to Pak soon

September 7, 2009 at 4:30 PM

Islamabad, Sep 7 (ANI): Former President Pervez Musharraf has said that he will soon return to Pakistan to be among the people of the country.

Mushahid's claims on Pak nuke tests campaign had no basis: Gohar

September 1, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Lahore, Sep 1 (ANI): Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Gohar Ayub Khan has rejected statements made by PML-Q leader Mushahid Husain in which he claimed that he had spearheaded a campaign in favour of conducting nuclear tests in 1998.

Was Nawaz Sharif against conducting nuclear tests in 1998?

August 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM

Lahore, Aug.30 (ANI): Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Gohar Ayub Khan has said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was not in favour of conducting nuclear tests in 1998, but was 'outlawed' by his cabinet and forced to accept its decision regarding going ahead with the tests.

'Dad's beatings made MJ sterile'

July 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM

London, July 17 (ANI): Michael Jackson was sterile because his father Joe had hit him twice in the groin area, a former gay lover of the King of Pop's skin doctor has revealed.

Today's German kids grow taller than those 30yrs ago did

June 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Washington, June 21 (ANI): Although German children have grown taller than 30 years ago, the height observed during the last century has become slower, say researchers.

NWFP minister injured, 3 killed in militant attack in Dara Adamkhel

June 12, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Peshawar, June 12 (ANI): North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Minister for Prisons Mian Nisar Gul was seriously injured while his driver and two body guards were killed in a militant attack in Dara Adamkhel region late Thursday.

Michelle Obama and daughters visit upmarket London pub for fish and chips

June 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): American First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters-Malia, 10, and Sasha, eight-popped into the upmarket Audley pub in London's Mayfair for fish and chips during their private visit there.

Gujarat fishing export business hit by recession

June 9, 2009 at 1:31 PM

Veraval (Gujarat), June 9 (ANI): The world wide recession has also taken a toll on the fishing industry of Veraval in Gujarat.

No smiles please, if you want to drive in US

May 31, 2009 at 2:08 PM

Washington, May 31 (IANS) The licence to drive in the US no longer comes with a smile with several states asking people to wipe off that grin from their faces when posing for driver's licence photos.

Petrol from polythene: Court rules on fraud but not on claim

May 11, 2009 at 8:32 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Have two Indians actually discovered a way to make petrol out of polythene waste? In an unusual ruling, the Supreme Court, while ordering trial of two Madhya Pradesh men for allegedly defrauding two Dalits of their 'invention' to make petrol from polythene bags, has kept quiet on the authenticity of their claim.

Water crisis in Padampur

May 2, 2009 at 4:51 PM

Padampur (Orissa), May 2 (ANI): Padampur in Orissa is facing a severe water crisis as mercury soars over the Indian subcontinent.

Pakistan had alerted US to its nuclear tests: Gohar Ayub Khan

April 18, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Islamabad, April 18 (IANS) Pakistan had with a 'heavy heart' informed the US of its May 1998 nuclear tests that it had conducted in retaliation to India's tests the same month, former foreign minister Gohar Ayub Khan says in his new book.

Nawaz informed US before conducting nuclear tests in 1998 , reveals book

April 17, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Islamabad, Apr.16 (ANI): Pakistan had given the United States prior intimation about its decision to conduct its first nuclear test, a book authored by Gohar Ayub Khan has revealed.

BJP announces seven candidates for Lok Sabha polls

March 16, 2009 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released names of seven candidates from Assam for the Lok Sabha elections.

Dixit, Japtap in Asian Junior squash semis

January 17, 2009 at 8:12 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) India's Ravi Dixit fought back to oust the higher seeded Kamran Khan of Malaysia in four games en route to the semi-finals of the boys singles in the Asian Junior squash championship at the ICL Academy courts, here Saturday.

Three Indian boys in Asian Junior Squash quarter-finals

January 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) India's Aditya Japtap, Karan Malik and Ravi Dixit kept the home hopes alive by entering the quarter-finals of the boys singles in the 14th Asian Junior Squash championship at the ICL academy courts here Saturday.

Mahesh makes shock early exit from Asian Junior squash

January 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM

Chennai, Jan 16 (IANS) British Open under-15 champion Mahesh Mangaonkar was the biggest Indian casualty as he lost in the second round of the boys singles event as the 14th Asian Junior Boys and Girls Squash Championship commenced here Friday.

Congress flays 'Modi as PM' remarks, BJP plays it down

January 15, 2009 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The ruling Congress criticised as 'highly insensitive' remarks by two corporate heads projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as prime minister material, while an uncomfortable Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried to play down the praise for their party leader.

Police constable shoots himself in Madhya Pradesh

December 30, 2008 at 7:23 PM

Bhopal, Dec 30 (IANS) A police constable Tuesday shot himself with the Service revolver of his father at his residence in Madhya Pradesh, a police officer said.

Gay Indian prince seeks British soulmate

December 24, 2008 at 8:17 PM

London, Dec 24 (IANS) Gay Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil has been trawling the bars and clubs of a British seaside resort - even taking up a menial job - in a life-follows-art search for a soulmate.