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Kayani 'throws weight' behind Nawaz Sharif ahead of govt. transition

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Lahore, May 19 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and expected prime minister for the next parliamentary tenure Nawaz Sharif at his residence, and exchanged views on internal and external security issues confronting the country.

Musharraf should leave Pak before elected govt. takes charge: PML-N tells Kayani

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 19 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which is set to lead the government at the Centre, has reportedly told Army Chief Ashfaq Pervez Kayani that Pervez Musharraf should leave Pakistan before the elected government takes charge from the caretakers.

UP govt. orders probe into death of 2007 serial blasts accused

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe into the death of Khalid Mujahid, an accused in the 2007 serial blasts in Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur.

UP govt. orders probe into death of 2007 serial blasts accused

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe into the death of Khalid Mujahid, an accused in the 2007 serial blasts in Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur.

Congress slammed govt. of W.B. over non-implementation of govt schemes

May 18, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (ANI): The Congress slammed the government of West Bengal over the non-implementation of the government schemes as the polls to village bodies are scheduled to take place.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N all set to form govt. in Pakistan

May 17, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Lahore, May 17 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is all set to form government in Islamabad as it has acquired majority in the National Assembly after as many as 17 independent winners of NA seats joined the Nawaz Sharif-led party.

US govt lost two 'terror suspects' during witness protection programme

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The US Government gave witness protection to known and suspected terrorists and the country's Marshals Service even lost track of two of those people, according to a report.

Pakistan interim PM promises timely transition to new govt.

May 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's interim Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, on Thursday promised to transfer power to the incoming government on time.

Pak Taliban to consider ceasefire if new govt. 'shows seriousness' to dialogue offer

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban, also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has said that they do not rule out a 'ceasefire' if the new government 'shows seriousness' to their dialogue offer.

Musharraf will leave Pakistan before new govt. takes charge: PML-Z chief

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Lahore, May 16 (ANI): Former Pakistan army chief and president Pervez Musharraf, who is being tried in a number of cases of serious nature and detained at his farmhouse sub-jail, will leave the country before the swearing-in of the new government, according to PML-Z chief and MNA-elect Ijazul Haq.

PPP to form coalition govt. with MQM in Sindh: Zardari

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Karachi, May 15 (ANI): Pakistan president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari has approved a coalition government with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Sindh province, according to PPP leader Naveed Qamar.

Imran Khan's PTI set to form next K-P govt. in coalition with AJIP party

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Peshawar, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has inched closer to setting up their first provincial government as they achieved consensus with the Awami Jamhuri Ittihad Pakistan (AJIP) to form a coalition government in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

PPP co-founder urges Indian govt. to offer 500 MW electricity to Pakistan

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Lahore, May 15 (ANI): Co-founder of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and renowned scholar Dr Mubashar Hassan has urged the Indian government to unilaterally offer Pakistan 500MW electricity.

French govt. to introduce tax on smartphones and tablets to fund culture

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): The French Government is planning to introduce one percent tax on the sale of smartphones and tablets in order to fund its culture of music and films.

Jharkhand govt. approves act of implementation of doctor's protection, hospitals

May 14, 2013 at 2:43 PM

The Jharkhand government on Tuesday approved the Medical Protection Act 2013 to protect doctors, nursing homes and hospitals in the state against violent attacks, an official said Tuesday.

Delhi Cabinet hikes pay of 282 language teachers in govt. schools

May 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to hike the monthly remuneration of teachers deployed by language academies in government schools.

Bangladesh govt. plans pay rise for garment factory workers

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Dhaka, May 13 (ANI): After the world's worst garment industry disaster, the Bangladesh Government has decided to raise the income of garment factory workers.

Career in Engineering after 12th

May 10, 2013 at 5:13 PM

After the declaration of results of class 12th board has started, students appeared or passes class 12th exam are quite excited about their further studies. The most common as well as popular course among the students of science stream with subject combination Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is engineering these days as doing engineering from a reputed college promises a bright career ahead. Career in Engineering after 12th is an excellent option for students at present.

Eduheal Foundation starts training camp for budding scientists

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): EduHeal Foundation(EHF), a registered NGO promoted by leading educationists and media doyens, has started training camps for budding scientists with its educational partner Google Science Fair (GSF).

Pak govt. admits prosecuting Musharraf could have serious political repercussions

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan's Attorney General Irfan Qadir has said that any legal proceedings against former president Pervez Musharraf would have serious political repercussions and ramifications.

Now, masks that give you superhuman abilities

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A group of students at the Royal College of Art in London have created two masks that can give you superhuman sight and hearing.

WB govt asks Centre to quickly pass state govt?s bill on ponzi scam

May 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

In a bid to protect the interests of depositors in the aftermath of the multi-crore ponzi scam in West Bengal, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra Monday met to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and asked him to expedite process of passing state government's bill..................

Yeddyurappa confident of forming next govt. in Karnataka

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Shikaripura, May 5 (ANI): Former Chief Minister and president of Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday said that he was confident of getting a majority and forming the next government in the state.

Karzai says CIA promised to continue cash payments to Afghan govt. offices

May 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said he has received assurances from the US Central Intelligence Agency's station chief in Kabul that it will continue delivering cash to his offices.

Inflation in Pakistan drops to 9-yr low despite govt. borrowing

May 3, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): Inflation in Pakistan had slipped to a nine-year low in April despite an expansionary fiscal policy pursued by the finance ministry.

Security expert criticises govt. for inability to counter Chinaese intrusion on Ladakh

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): A security expert has criticised the government for its inability to counter China's intrusion into India in the Ladakh region.

9 in 10 Americans approve of govt. handling of Boston Marathon bombings

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): A Fox News Poll has found that nine out of ten American respondents were satisfied with the application of law enforcement during the recent terror bombing on the Boston Marathon.

US govt files lawsuit against 'unjustly enriched' Armstrong for violating Postal Service contract

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Sydney, Apr 24 (ANI): Joining a slew of lawsuits against Lance Armstrong, the US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the disgraced cyclist, saying that he had violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and was 'unjustly enriched' while cheating to win the Tour de France titles.

Bangladesh journalist urges govt. to ban Islamists accused of wartime atrocities

April 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Dhaka, April 22 (ANI): Bangladesh journalist Shahriar Kabir has urged the government to ban the country's biggest Islamist party, the Jamaat-e-Islami, and blamed the organisation for the wartime atrocities committed during the 1971 Liberation War.

Pak caretaker govt. chooses to refrain from giving opinion in Musharraf case

April 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 22 (ANI): Pakistan's caretaker government, in response to the court's request for an opinion, has said it will abstain from giving any independent statement concerning former president Pervez Musharraf's ongoing trial under Article 6 of the Constitution and will instead comply with judicial orders in this regard.

Lal Masjid commission report holds Musharraf govt. responsible for 2007 operation

April 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 21 (ANI): The Lal Masjid commission report has held former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, former prime minister Shaukat Aziz and his political allies, responsible for the 2007 operation on the mosque in which 103 people were killed.

Ecclestone calls Bahrain govt 'stupid' for holding Grand Prix

April 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said that he believes that the Bahrain government is 'stupid' to host the Grand Prix, which has been slated to start today.

Details of Pak govt's secret fund payments to be submitted before SC today

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Lahore, Apr. 17 (ANI): The Information Ministry of Pakistan will resubmit its list of secret expenses before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, revealing the details of payments made from the government's secret funds.

Pak SC criticizes govt. for failing to take action against Musharraf

April 16, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has said that the federal government has failed to take action against former president Pervez Musharraf for violating the Constitution.

Israel says cyber attack on govt sites 'caused no real damage'

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): A cyberattack campaign targeting Israeli government websites failed to cause serious disruption, officials have said.

Oz opposition backs Murdoch for branding Gillard govt's stance on migrants workers 'racist'

April 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Sydney, Apr. 3 (ANI): Australia's federal opposition has joined media mogul Rupert Murdoch in labelling Julia Gillard government's language on foreign workers as 'racist'.

China cracks down on military, armed police misusing govt cars with 'magic' licence plates

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr. 2 (ANI): China's attempts to curb widespread corruption particularly among the armed forces are being extended to the car park.

Sixty pc Americans think govt should recognize same-sex marriages: Poll

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Mar. 27 (ANI): Sixty percent of Americans think the federal government should legally recognize existing same-sex marriages and provide them the same federal benefits the government provides to heterosexual married couples, according to a poll.

US govt. spent nearly $3.7 mln on former presidents in 2012: Report

March 26, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): The US government spent nearly 3.7 million dollars on former presidents in 2012, according to an analysis.

DMK decides not to support UPA govt even from outside

March 25, 2013 at 6:39 PM

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by M Karunanidhi Monday have closed all its door from congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government after erupting difference on the issue of Sri Lanka's war crime with Tamils..............

Pak govt. should hold Musharraf accountable for human rights violations: HRW

March 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Karachi, Mar. 24 (ANI): The Pakistani government should hold the country's former president Pervez Musharraf accountable for human rights violations when he returns to Pakistan, Human Rights Watch has said.

CIA 'feeding information' to Syrian rebels to help them fight against govt: report

March 23, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Melbourne, Mar 23 (ANI): According to a media report, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been helping select rebel fighters in Syria by feeding them information to try to make them more effective against government troops.

Mitsubishi Electric mulls elevator factory in India

March 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Not to be left behind in the growing Indian elevator and escalator market, Japan's Mitsubishi Electric is exploring options to set up a production base in India through its joint venture Mitsubishi Elevator ETA India Pvt. Ltd., a top company official said.

UK declares new BlackBerry software 'not safe enough for essential govt work'

March 20, 2013 at 10:57 AM

London, mar 20 (ANI): The British government has rejected BlackBerry's new BB10 software as not secure enough for essential work.

US to continue multifaceted relationship with Pak's next elected govt.: Nuland

March 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 19 (ANI): The US State Department has congratulated the Pakistani parliament on the completion of its term, and said that the US would continue its multifaceted relationship with Pakistan's next elected government.

Anti-govt. militia member pleads guilty to Twitter threat to kill Obama

March 19, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar. 19 (ANI): An Alabama man, belonging to anti-government militia, FEAR, has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill President Barack Obama, on Twitter.

Pak Taliban suspends talks with govt. for not 'being serious' with peace process

March 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Peshawar,Mar. 18 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban have suspended peace talks with the Pakistani government, claiming that they are "not serious" with the peace initiative.

'Pakistan govt's inaction emboldens extremists targeting minorities'

March 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 18 (ANI): Powerful religious militant groups, which continuously target religious minorities in Pakistan, have increasingly been emboldened due to the government's inability to punish them, said speakers at a debate organized by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Oz govt puts Syrian group fighting Assad regime on terrorism list

March 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): A prominent Islamic group fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been placed on its terrorist blacklist by the Australian government.

Pak PM Ashraf hails completion of full term by first elected govt. as 'victory'

March 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM

London, Mar. 17 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has hailed as "a victory" for democracy the completion of a full term by an elected government for the first time in the country's history.

Pak govt. offers Rehman Malik lifetime of perks

March 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Lahore, Mar. 15 (ANI): The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has issued a notification declaring unlimited perks and privileges for incumbent Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Activists accuse Pak govt. of inaction against perpetrators of attacks on minorities

March 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Washington, Mar. 11 (ANI): Christians and civil society activists across Pakistan took to the streets to demand government protection for the rising persecution of minority communities, a day after a brutal attack on Lahore's Christian community.

Pak's Punjab govt's 'extremist links' behind attack on minorities: Rights activists

March 11, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 11 (ANI): The periodic attacks on minorities in Pakistan's Punjab Province has been attributed to the provincial government's linkages with 'extremist elements' by rights activists.

Rehman Malik says Pak govt. has 'broken Taliban's back' through 'effective strategy'

March 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 10 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has claimed that the government has broken the back of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through effective anti-terrorism strategy, adding that the country is now moving towards the goal of durable peace, political and economic stability.

Chinese couples rush to divorce to avoid new property sales tax imposed by govt.

March 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Beijing, Mar. 8 (ANI): In a bid to avoid a new property sales tax imposed by the government, Chinese couples are now rushing to divorce.

'Anti-Obama govt.' groups reached all-time high in 2012: Report

March 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

London, Mar. 6 (ANI): The number of anti-US government "patriot" groups, including paramilitary hate organizations, had reached an all-time high in 2012, a new report has revealed.

Maldives govt moves to halt public lashing of teenage rape victim

March 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): The Maldives government has said it is seeking to halt the public flogging of a 15-year-old girl who had been repeatedly raped by her step-father following outrage.

Libya govt says Lockerbie bombing case 'closed'

March 1, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): The new Libyan government has poured cold water on hopes of British police expecting a more open investigation in to the Lockerbie bombing case after Muammar Gaddafi's ouster, saying the case is now 'closed'.

Chinese scholars, journalists urge govt to implement political reforms

February 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM

London, Feb 28 (ANI): China's most prominent scholars, journalists and activists have urged the government to implement political reforms.

Govt. must explain why Hyderabad terror strike could not be avoided: Mulayam

February 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday condemned Thursday evening's twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad and questioned why the government had been unable to prevent these incidents despite having relevant intelligence inputs.

Russia, Arab League propose brokering talks between Syrian govt, opposition

February 21, 2013 at 1:28 PM

London, Feb 21 (ANI): Russia and the Arab League have proposed brokering direct talks between the Syrian government and opposition in a bid to end the civil.

Pak govt's operation against Quetta blast masterminds 'just for show': Report

February 20, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): The security operation announced by the Pakistani government against those responsible for the bombing that killed at least 89 people in Quetta, is just for show, experts have said.

Malaysian govt says Indian community should not feel 'sidelined in any way'

February 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 20 (ANI): The Indian community in Malaysia has been assured that they will not be sidelined by the government in any way.

BJP attacks on UPA govt over erupted difference on cancellation of AgustaWestland chopper deal

February 19, 2013 at 1:39 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday attacked on Congress-led UPA Government over the news of erupting difference on the need to cancel the VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland...................

Pak Taliban terms govt's peace talk offer as 'old wine in new bottle'

February 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban has rejected an offer of peace talks by All-Parties Conference called by the Awami National Party, saying contents of the APC declaration are 'old wine in a new bottle'.

Lahore court issues notice to Pak govt on petition seeking release of Indian prisoners

February 16, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): The Lahore High Court has issued a notice to the interior and foreign affairs secretaries on a petition seeking release from Pakistani jail of two Indian prisoners.

Pak govt starts process for lodging high treason case against Musharraf

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Lahore, Feb 15 (ANI): The Pakistani government has started the process for lodging a high treason case against former president Pervez Musharraf.

Pak Taliban rejects govt's demand of 'ceasefire before peace talks'

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Islmabad, Feb 15 (ANI): Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has rejected Interior Minister Rehman Malik's demand that dialogue should be preceded by a ceasefire.

Pak govt lists '30-day ceasefire' as precursor to peace talks with Taliban

February 14, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Islamabad, Feb 14 (ANI): The Pakistani government has urged the Taliban to announce a 30-day ceasefire as a precursor to peace talks which the banned terror group had offered earlier this month.

Afghan Taliban dismiss reports of Pak JUI-F chief's mediation for talks with govt.

February 13, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 13 (ANI): The Afghan Taliban has dismissed media reports stating that Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman had met Taliban negotiators in Qatar.

Augusta Westland copter scam: Salman Khurshid defends govt. after BJP criticism

February 13, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday defended the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized it over the Augusta Westland deal, and questioned it for not showing interest in ordering an inquiry into the matter, saying what is lawfully required and lawfully justified is what will be done, what has been done and will continue to be done.

Burmese govt denies hacking journalists' email accounts

February 12, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): The Burmese government has denied that it was behind a possible attempt to hack into the email accounts of journalists working for foreign and local media.

Oz govt forces Apple, Adobe, Microsoft to testify in inquiry over 'pricing goods'

February 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Feb 11 (ANI): Tech firms Apple, Adobe and Microsoft have been summonsed to appear before the Australian government's inquiry into the price of consumer electronics.

Swiss govt. says graft cases against Zardari cannot be reopened

February 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 10 (ANI): The Swiss government, in a letter to the Pakistan government, has said that graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari cannot be reopened.

Fresh cases of swine flu emerge in Delhi, govt. sounds alert

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Fresh cases of epidemic swine flue emerged in New Delhi, killing three and hospitalising many others.

Nawaz Sharif tells govt. to take Taliban peace offer seriously

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Lahore, Feb. 8 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the government should take the offer for talks by the Pakistani Taliban seriously.

S and P expects lawsuit by US govt over mortgage ratings

February 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): Standard and Poor's has said it expects to be sued by the US government over its assessment of mortgage bond ratings before the financial crisis.

Omar to ban light bulbs in J&K offices

February 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Srinagar, Feb 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said he had decided to ban use of incandescent bulbs in government and public buildings in the state to cut down on power bills.

Pak Taliban outlines conditions for dialogue with govt.

February 4, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Peshawar, Feb. 4 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban has repeated the conditional offer of negotiations with Islamabad, but said they could only go ahead if certain politicians, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief, Nawaz Sharif, acted as guarantors.

'Aussie govt. unravelling like Hitler's regime'

February 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Sydney, Feb. 3 (ANI): Australia's Coalition frontbencher Christopher Pyne has said that the federal government is unravelling like Hitler's government in the 2004 movie Downfall, that depicts the final days of Hitler's reign.

Data captured by smartphone sensors could reveal security secrets: Researchers

January 30, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Data captured by smartphone sensors can help criminals determine codes used to lock the gadgets, security researchers have warned.

US 'backed plan to launch chemical weapon attack on Syria, blame it on Assad govt': Report

January 30, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): The Obama administration gave green signal to a chemical weapons attack plan in Syria that could be blamed on President Bashar al Assad's regime and in turn, spur international military action in the devastated country, leaked documents have shown.

Pak govt. yet to take action on YouTube issue

January 28, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 28 (ANI): Five months after the Pakistan government blocked access to video-sharing website YouTube in the wake of protests across the country over a blasphemous movie, it is yet to either get the objectionable content removed from the website or open access to its non-controversial pages for millions of internet users.

CCI calls for competition compliance for good corporate governance

January 24, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) today held a round-table meeting with top companies of the country on the subject of "Competition Compliance for Good Corporate Governance".

Highlights of PM Manmohan Singh's address at Jaipur Chitan Shivir

January 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Jaipur, Jan.20 (ANI): Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address on Sunday, the concluding day of the Congress Party's three-day Chitan Shivir. He was speaking at a meeting of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

Now, sweater that deflects thermal radiation to hide you from govt. drones

January 20, 2013 at 11:13 AM

London, January 20 (ANI): A New York-based artist and fashion designer have come up with the perfect fit for those who like to foil government voyeurs with clothing that blocks thermal radiation from the infrared scanners drones use.

US gives recognition to Somali govt. after over 2 decades

January 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, Jan. 18 (ANI): The United States has recognized Somalia's government for the first time in more than two decades.

Hina Khar says those terming Haqqanis 'asset' for country do not represent Pak govt.

January 17, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 17 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said whoever considers terror outfit Haqqani network 'an asset for Pakistan' could not be a representative of the Pakistani government.

Pak govt. in no mood to arrest PM Ashraf following NAB chief's u-turn in court

January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 17 (ANI): The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman has called the investigation report earlier submitted to the Supreme Court in the Rental Power Projects (RPP) case "inaccurate", making it apparent that the government has no intention of letting the prime minister go behind bars.

Russian researchers discover malware targeting sensitive govt. institutions globally

January 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM

London, Jan.15 (ANI): Red October, a virus designed for targeting government institutions like embassies, nuclear research centers, oil and gas institutes, has been discovered by researchers in Russia.

NCEA 2012 result declared: Check results

January 15, 2013 at 1:38 PM

NCEA 2012 result has been declared. With the announcement of the results the students? anxiety has come to an end.

Pak govt. must kill, not negotiate with 'good and bad' Taliban: Editorial

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 14 (ANI): The Pakistan government must recognise that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is in violation of the law of the land and needs to be taken to task, according to an editorial in a Pakistani daily.

Pakistan govt. tries to placate Shia protesters following Quetta blasts

January 13, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 13 (ANI): Pakistani officials are holding crisis talks with Shia protesters in Quetta, who are demanding protection after bomb blasts killed nearly 100 persons.

Chinese journos believe govt's censorship rules leave them 'dancing in handcuffs'

January 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Journalists from the Chinese newspaper, which recently launched a rare protest against censorship rules, has said that the government's rules and regulations imposed on the media leaves them 'dancing in handcuffs,' according to a report.

Mamata appoints two govt spokesmen following uncalled for comment against W. Bengal Governor

January 12, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Kolkata, Jan.12 (ANI): Taking exception to an uncalled comment made by Public Health Engineering, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Subrata Mukherjee against West Bengal Governor M.K.Narayanan, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has instructed that ministers Partha Chatterjee and Firhad Hakim would henceforth be the spokesmen for the state government.

'Anti-govt censorship' China paper publishes new issue following 'deal' to end row

January 11, 2013 at 1:05 PM

London, Jan 11 (ANI): A Chinese newspaper, which recently launched a rare protest against the government's censorship rules, has published a new issue.

'Anti-govt censorship' China paper to print following 'deal' to end row

January 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Sydney, Jan 9 (ANI): A Chinese weekly newspaper that staged a rare protest against government censorship will publish as usual following reports of a deal to end the row.

Octomom Nadya Suleman 'filing for govt welfare'

January 7, 2013 at 11:59 AM

New York, Jan. 7 (ANI): Octomom Nadya Suleman, who weaned herself off public welfare roll five months back, has reportedly re-applied for the government assistance.

Pak official says govt cannot verify 'Mullah Nazir's death by drone strike'

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Islamabad, Jan 5 (ANI): A Pakistani official has said that the government cannot verify reports suggesting that Taliban warlord Maulvi Nazir was killed in a US drone strike on in South Waziristan.

Pak minister says 'govt prefers dialogue over military operation' against terrorists

January 4, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (ANI): Pakistan's Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government generally preferred holding talks with militants to launching military operation against them.