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Roadside bomb kills 4 Afghan cops in eastern province

May 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Nangarhar, May 19 (Xinhua-ANI): Four Afghan policemen were killed Sunday as a roadside bomb went off in the country's eastern province of Nangarhar, the provincial government said in a statement.

Wet Indies board chief lauds Chanderpaul for rare landmark

May 19, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), May 19 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron says "character and focus" are the main factors that have driven West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul to reach the milestone of 300 first class matches.

BCCI says they are incapable of controlling spot-fixing

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 19 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) on Sunday accepted that they were not in a position to control spot-fixing in wake of the spot-fixing row which involves three Rajasthan Royals players.

Spot-fixing row: N.Srinivasan calls the spot-fixers as 'dirty cricketers'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) N.Srinivasan on Saturday termed the tainted Rajasthan Royals cricketers as "dirty cricketers" who have let the Indian Premier League (IPL) down and should be put behind bars.

Pak team management, players calling for retirement of 'nothing left to offer' Afridi

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The Pakistan team management and some players of the national team have said that former captain Shahid Afridi should retire from international cricket as he is 'finished' and has 'nothing left to offer anymore'.

Assam Board class 12 th results 2013 expected on May 20

May 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Assam board class 12th results 2013 are likely to be declared by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) on May 20 at 10 a.m.

Twin blasts kill 15, injure 25 in Pakistan

May 18, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Islamabad, May 18 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and 25 injured when twin blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province ahead of the Friday prayers, Geo News reported.

12 killed, 25 injured as in twin mosque blasts in Pakistan

May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and 25 others injured when twin blasts hit two mosques in Malakand town in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Friday afternoon, reported Xinhua citing local media.

Choudhary first Indian to be on ITTF executive board

May 17, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Dhanraj Choudhary, secretary-general of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), was elected to the Board of Directors (BoD) of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) during its Annual General Meeting held at the ongoing World Championships in Paris Thursday evening.

BCCI Working Committee likely to meet on May 19, decide on players fate

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in Inida's (BCCI) Working Committee is likely to meet on May 19, and may consider after deliberation, the imposition of a life ban on Test player S.Sreesanth and two Rajasthan Royal players-Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandila-for their alleged role in spot-fixing three of Rajasthan Royals' Indian Premier League matches this season, television reports said Friday.

Pak media says 'correct combination' key to success in cricket

May 17, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Karachi, May 17 (ANI): The Pakistani media has said that the key to the success of the team lies in getting the correct combination for the team before they head into serious cricket, including the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Assam board class 10th results 2013 to be declared today

May 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Assam board class 10th results 2013 will be declared today by the Board of Secondary Education, Assam today on May 12

Srinivasan says fixing culprits will get severe punishments

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) President N.Srinivasan said on Thursday that the spot-fixing culprits will face severe punishments.

BCCI president defends IPL

May 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Narayanswamy Srinivasan Thursday defended the Indian Premier League (IPL) stating that three corrupt players does not mean that the lucrative cash-rich league is also corrupt.

Valcke guarantees completion of Sao Paulo stadium

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (IANS) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has guaranteed Sao Paulo's World Cup football stadium will be ready on time, one day after claiming the venue could be taken off the tournament schedule due to construction delays.

Shabana condemns 'Ishq ki maa ki', makers ask why this hypocrisy?

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) A number titled "Ishq ki maa ki" from "I Don't Luv You" so infuriated actress-activist Shabana Azmi that she called up an FM channel playing the song. But Amit Kasaria, writer of the song and director of the movie, laments the development saying he is "a new filmmaker, so I am an easy target".

Pak players 'unimpressed' with 'peanuts' central contract hike

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Karachi, May 16 (ANI): Pakistani cricketers have said that they are unimpressed by the 15 percent hike in their central contracts by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and has termed the raise as 'peanuts' ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Kirti Azad accuses BCCI of not doing enough to curb 'spot fixing'

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Asserting that spot fixing is a problem that has plagued the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad on Thursday accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of not doing enough to curb it.

Moscow says no to gay pride parade

May 16, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Moscow mayor's office has refused to authorise a gay pride parade planned for May 25, and will thwart any unsanctioned action, an official said.

Foreign coaches to train Myanmar table tennis players

May 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Yangon, May 15 (IANS) Two foreign coaches from China and South Korea will train Myanmar table tennis players in June this year as a preparation for the 27th SEA Games to be hosted in the country in December.

Sao Paulo could lose World Cup matches: FIFA

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) FIFA has warned that Sao Paulo could be stripped of its status as a 2014 World Cup host city due to stadium construction delays.

Ghana FA resolves to deal drastically with hooligans

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Accra (Ghana), May 15 (IANS) The Professional League Board (PLB) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) resolved to deal drastically with acts of hooliganism at league centres in the last four matches of the country's Premier League.

'Windies Board to earn $4.5 mn from CPL'

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Port of Spain, May 15 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will earn $4.5 million each year from their deal with Verus International, the owners of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a WICB Director has announced.

ICSE and ISC results 2013 to be declared on May 17

May 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM

ICSE Board results 2013 of class 10th and 12th will be declared by the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) on May 17, 2013. The ICSE and ISC 2013 exams were held in the month of February earlier this year in which lakhs of student appeared and are eagerly waiting for their results which will end on May 17.

Develop rural Delhi: Dikshit to legislators

May 14, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) With an eye to assembly elections which are due in November, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday asked legislators to expedite the development work in the rural areas of the capital.

Spices park at Rae Bareli

May 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Kochi, May 14 (IANS) The foundation stone for a mint spices park in Rae Bareli, the parliamentary constituency of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh, will be laid by Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Wednesday, an official said here.

19 injured in New Orleans Mother's Day parade shooting

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) Gunmen fired shots during an informal Mother's Day afternoon parade in New Orleans in Louisiana state injuring 19 people, two of them children, according to police.

Israel downs malfunctioning drone

May 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Jerusalem, May 12 (IANS) The Israel Air Force (IAF) brought down one of its surveillance drones into the sea after a technical malfunction prevented a safe landing, a military official said Sunday.

'Injury plagued' Cummins to unleash 'frustration' in Ashes 'lead-up' games

May 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): Fast recovering injured Australian quick Pat Cummins is set to unleash almost 18 months of frustrating sitting-out on unsuspecting England cricketers as he gets ready to join a handful of his former Test teammates on Australia A's three-match tour of the UK in the lead-up to the Ashes series.

Mumbai faces shortages due to traders' strike

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Traders continued their strike for the sixth day Saturday protesting against the Local Body Tax as shortages of goods began pinching the people.

PCB says Ashraf 'representation process' appointment in accordance with ICC rules

May 11, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed rumours about an 'unfair' endorsement of Zaka Ashraf for the post of chairman, saying that it had complied with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) recommendations.

NTPC posts Q4 profits of Rs.4,381 crore

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) State-run power generator NTPC posted a 69 percent year-on-year rise in profit for the fourth quarter ended March to Rs.4,381 crore.

Italian cyclist Bronzini wins second stage of Tour of Chongming

May 10, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Shanghai, May 10 (IANS) Italian female cyclist Giorgia Bronzini won the second stage of the Tour of Chongming Island with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes and 26 seconds.

MP Board 12th Class Result 2013 is expected in last week of May

May 10, 2013 at 2:08 PM

The Higher Secondary Examination Result 2013 MP is likely to be declared in the last week of May. Students appeared for class 12th examination MP Board are waiting for the results to be announced as soon as possible as the marks obtained in the final results will help them decide for higher studies.

Ex-Pak skipper Latif to contest 'unlawful' appointment of Ashraf as 'new' PCB chief

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Karachi, May 10 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has said that he will be filing a petition to challenge the manner in which Mohammad Zaka Ashraf was elected as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman under the new constitution.

Maharashtra pharmacists join all-India strike

May 10, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Over 50,000 retail and wholesale pharmacists and chemists in Maharashtra Friday joined the all-India strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists Associations (AIOCDA) in support of various demands, a top official said.

ICC denies BCCI-led 'vote-fixing' allegations

May 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Karachi, May 10 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed allegations of vote fixing following the Tim May affair, saying that 'confusion' over procedures was the reason for a re-vote in a troubled election for one of its committees.

Delighted that Sir Alex recommended me: Moyes

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Manchester, May 9 (IANS) David Moyes, who was appointed the Manchester United manager Thursday, said it was a great honour to be the next manager at Old Trafford and was also delighted that it was outgoing manager Alex Ferguson, who recommended him for the job.

Manchester United appoint Moyes to replace Ferguson as new manager

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) Manchester United Thursday appointed David Moyes to replace Alex Ferguson as the Premier League champion's new manager.

Wipro transfers Premji's shares to trust

May 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) IT bellwether Wipro Ltd Thursday secured the regulatory approval to transfer equity shares of its promoter group headed by chairman Azim Premji to an independent trust for meeting the 25 percent public shareholding requirement.

Court asks Brahmaputra Board for plan to check Majuli erosion

May 7, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court has directed the Brahmaputra Board to submit a report within next three months on how it plans to secure the lives and property of people on Majuli island from the devastating annual floods and erosion, a petitioner said Tuesday.

Government okays FDI proposals worth Rs.262.5 crore

May 7, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The government Tuesday said it has approved 17 FDI (foreign direct investment) proposals amounting to Rs.262.55 crore.

HP Board class 12th results 2013 declared: Check results here

May 7, 2013 at 11:48 AM

HP Board class 12th results 2013 have been declared by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE). Students appeared for the exam can check their Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12th results 2013 by visiting the official website of Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE): http://hpbose.org/.

15 killed, about 50 injured in Pakistan bombing

May 6, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and around 50 others injured on Monday afternoon in a bomb blast that targeted a political gathering in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region of Kurram Agency, reported Xinhua citing local officials.

Karnataka PUC, SSLC results 2013: Girls outshines boys

May 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Karnataka Board has declared the results of class 10th and 12th (Karnataka PUC results 2013) today on May 6and once again the girls have outstayed boys in terms of overall pass ratio. Out of 8.36 lakhs for Karnataka SSLC 2013, the overall passing percentage remained 77.47 percent in which 82.30% girls have passed, while the percentage of boys passing the Karnataka board class 10th exam is 73.25%.

Indefinite strike called by Mumbai traders

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (ANI): Traders here called for an indefinite strike over imposition of a Local Body Tax (LBT), bringing the business operations to a grinding halt.

House fire kills 8, injures 3 in south China

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Guangzhou, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Eight people were killed and three more were injured as a fire engulfed a three-story residential building in south China's Guangdong Province Monday, fire fighters said.

ICC Cricket Committee to meet in London May 28-29

May 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Dubai, May 6 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that its annual Cricket Committee meeting will take place in London May 28-29.

Stop moral policing on cinema: Nagarjuna (Interview) (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) As Indian cinema completed a century, Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna said that all types of moral policing on cinema by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) should be stopped. He said cinema can't be held accountable for what is happening in society.

Chennai simmering under intense heat wave

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Chennai, May 6 (ANI): A severe heat wave is sweeping through Chennai adding to the woes of people.

Bravo replaces Sammy as new ODI captain

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 5 (IANS/CMC) All-rounder Dwayne Bravo has replaced Darren Sammy as the West Indies captain for next month?s Champions Trophy in England, in a move aimed at reinvigorating the One-Day International side of the Caribbean.

JCECE Admit Card 2013 available online, download JCECE 2013 hall tickets here

May 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM

JCECE Admit Card 2013 can be downloaded online from 5th May from the official website of Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board: http://jceceboard.org/. Candidates applied for JCECE exam 2013 can download the admit card/ hall ticket JCECE 2013 online by directly going to the link and entering their roll no: http://jceceboard.org/engg_admit.php.

Fiji rugby team ready for IRB Sevens World Series

May 4, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Suva, May 4 (IANS) Fiji Sevens rugby selector Lote Rasiga said the national team has to tackle hard and produce explosive speed to finish second in the 2012-13 International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series.

US refuelling plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan

May 4, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Bishkek, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A US military Boeing KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in a mountainous area in Kyrgyzstan for unspecified reasons, the US Air Force said. The fate of the crew remained unclear.

JCECE Admit Card 2013 downloads available from 5th May

May 3, 2013 at 5:15 PM

JCECE 2013 Admit Card can be downloaded from 5th May confirmed a press release in Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board's website.

Karnataka PUC Examination Results 2013 date postponed

May 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Karnataka PUC Examination result 2013 is likely to be declared on 06th or 7th May 2013. The results of the Karnataka Examination Results was expected to be announced today but have been postponed till 6th or 7th of May due to Assembly election that will be held on 5th May 2013.

India okays IKEA's Rs.10,500 crore investment proposal

May 2, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday approved the Swedish furniture firm IKEA's Rs.10,500 crore investment proposal in single brand retail business.

Onir unhappy with DD, says late night slot won't help indie films

May 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) National-award winning filmmaker Onir says Doordarshan's decision to screen independent movies in the late night slot will not help indie films in getting more eyeballs.

Download GUJCET Admit Cards 2013

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

GUJCET 2013 Hall ticket / Admit Cards has been issued and can be download from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board's website

Goa HSSC exam result declared, Check result

May 2, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary HSSC exam has been declared today on 02 May 2013 at 11 am. Students appeared for the exam can check Goa 12th Board exam results by visiting the link: http://goaresults.nic.in/res_hssc2013/res_hssc13.htm

Dhawan guides Sunrisers to fourth win at home

May 1, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Hyderabad, May 1 (IANS) Shikhar Dhawan guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a seven-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Wednesday.

Azerbaijan announce date of European Games

May 1, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Baku, May 1 (IANS) Azerbaijan announced the dates and participating sports for the first European Games, which will be held in 2015 here.

Minister among new Windies Board directors

May 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Port of Spain, May 1 (IANS/CMC) St. Kitts and Nevis government minister, Richard Skerrit, has been appointed a director of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

US consumer confidence improves

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 1 (IANS) US consumer confidence increased in April after an unexpected drop in March, said a report by the research institute Conference Board.

SAFA strive to revive South African football

April 30, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Cape Town, April 30 (IANS) The South African Football Association (SAFA) has unveiled a development programme with the aim of reviving the country's national team.

After year's gap, Dhanush back on screen

April 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) After more than a year, the ever busy Tamil actor Dhanush will be seen on the silver screen in "Edhir Neechal".

Obesity in early 20s reduces chances of reaching middle age

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Men, who are suffering from obesity in their early 20s, are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or they won't even make it that far, a new research has suggested.

Coal plant emissions killed up to 1,15,000 people

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Emissions from coal plants resulted in 80,000 to 1,15,000 premature deaths and more than 20 million asthma cases in 2011-12 in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

H&M plans to invest $131 million in India

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Swedish clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) plans to invest euro 100 million ($131 million) to set up 50 wholly owned single-brand stores in India, the government said Monday.

AC Milan not to sell Shaarawy

April 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that they will not sell rising star Stephan El Shaarawy at the end of this season.

PCB to analyze leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against life ban

April 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Karachi, Apr.29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has reportedly said that the board would legally examine the dismissal of leg-spin bowler Danish Kaneria's appeal against his life ban on playing cricket in England on allegations of spot-fixing.

Turkmenian president wins horse race, earns $11 mn

April 29, 2013 at 4:44 AM

Ashgabat, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov earned more than $11 million as he won the first round of a horse racing competition, a media report said.

Blast in NW Pakistan kills 8, injures 17

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): At least eight people were killed and 17 others injured when a blast went off outside an independent election candidate's office in Pakistan's northwest city of Kohat on Sudnay morning, reported local Urdu TV channel Ary.

Jai Chandiram gets IAWRT Lifetime Achievement Award

April 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Jai Chandiram, one of the first women in television in India, who rose to Deputy Director General of Doordarshan, has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Association Of Women in Radio & Television (IAWRT). Chandiram, who is fighting cancer, received the award at her brother's home here Friday.

Vasco midfielder Bernardo tortured in Rio slum

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) Police here are investigating the kidnapping and torture of Vasco da Gama midfielder Bernardo.

Ashraf says 'conspiring forces' working against revival of international games in Pak

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Karachi, Apr 27 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has said that 'some forces' are working against the revival of international cricket in the country, although he insisted that he will continue working for the purpose in what he termed is his biggest challenge.

6 killed, over 30 injured in bomb blast in Karachi

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Beijing, Apr. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): At least six people were killed and over 30 others injured when a bomb blast targeted a campaign rally on Friday night in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, local media reported.

Six killed, over 30 injured in Karachi blast

April 27, 2013 at 2:36 AM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) At least six people were killed and over 30 others injured in a bomb blast that targeted an election campaign rally Friday night in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a media report said.

Young Caribbean umpire makes English County move

April 26, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), April 26 (IANS/CMC) The Caribbean's youngest ever cricket umpire, Leslie Reifer Jr says he has been taken by surprise over his selection to officiate in the English County Championship.

China destroys 30 mn pirated publications

April 25, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day Friday, China said it had so far destroyed about 30 million pirated publications across the country this year.

Kerala SSLC 2013 results declared: Check results

April 25, 2013 at 4:56 PM

SSLC 2012-2013 results has been declared by Kerala Board of Secondary Education on 24 April 2013. Candidates those who have appeared for the examination can check their Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) results at official website of SSLC

Pak players may risk career by joining politics, says PCB expert

April 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Karachi, Apr 25 (ANI): An expert close to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) think tank has advised cricketers to stay away from active politics, saying that a player may risk his career by mixing politics with sports.

Trial starts for US officials accused in Obama, Clinton '2008 ballot petition fraud'

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): A trial has started for a former Democratic official and a Board of Elections worker who are accused of orchestrating an illegal scheme to fake the petitions that enabled 2008 presidential candidates Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton, to qualify for the race in Indiana.

Vice President Ansari greets nation on Mahavir Jayanti

April 23, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has greeted the citizens on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

'Disgraced' Westfield 'forced' to attend 'match-fixer' Kaneria's appeal hearing or face arrest

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Disgraced English pace bowler Mervyn Westfield has revealed that he has been forced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to attend the match-fixing appeal hearing of Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria or face arrest.

Muslim parents appeal hijab ban in Russian court

April 23, 2013 at 7:24 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Muslim parents whose children have not been allowed to wear headscarves or hijab to school in a southern Russian region have appealed to the Supreme Court.

Turkish PM to visit Gaza despite US request for delay

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists on visiting Gaza following his trip to the US despite US request for a delay, reported Xinhua Monday citing local media.

New procedure for Field Evaluation Trials of AW-101 and S-92 helicopters approved

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that the matter related to the holding of Field Evaluation Trials (FET) of AW-101 and S-92 helicopters abroad at the vendor premises was first placed before the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) in its meeting of September 5, 2007.

IKEA won't be allowed to sell food items in India: Government

April 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Swedish firm IKEA can be allowed to run restaurant and cafe along with single brand furniture stores, but it won't engage in retailing of food items, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Monday.

Kashmir Valley flower industry booms due to high demand

April 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Srinagar, April 22 (ANI): The flower industry in the Kashmir Valley is booming due to the high demand for flowers and their saplings.

US man saves son from alligator's jaws

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New York, Apr. 22 (ANI): A father and son's canoe trip at the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach, Florida, took a terrifying turn on Friday when the 6-year-old kid fell into the water and his hand was bit into by a eight-foot gator.

US Federal Aviation okays Boeing Dreamliners' modified 787 battery design

April 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Tokyo, Apr. 21 (ANI): The US Federal Aviation Administration has approved the design modifications for malfunctioning battery system that caused a worldwide grounding of Boeing Co.'s revolutionary 787 airliner.

Delhi gang-rape: Accused Mukesh dumps absentee counsel

April 20, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Mukesh, an accused in the Dec 16, 2012 gang rape, Saturday changed his counsel M.L. Sharma who failed to appear in a fast track court here for the fourth successive hearing.

Shane Watson steps down as Australian vice-captain

April 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Melbourne, April 20 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Shane Watson decided to step down as the vice-captain from all formats after his poor form in the recent Test series against India.

Former ICC president Ehsan Mani criticized for interfering in Pak cricket affairs

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Karachi, Apr.19 (ANI): An anonymous former Pakistan cricketer has alleged that former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani is issuing statements and interfering in the country's cricket affairs, only to be a spot for news.

Pak cricket recommends 40 players for new contract list

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Karachi, Apr 19 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the names of 40 players have been recommended by the selection committee for this years' central contract list, according to an official.

Pak players annoyed at PCB's delay in announcing central contract list

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Karachi, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistani cricketers have expressed their annoyance at the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) delay in announcing the new central contract list despite the passage of almost four months since the former contracts expired at the end of 2012.

Beer showing 'lusty' topless woman banned in Sweden for being 'too sexy'

April 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): A cartoon depiction of a topless woman has been deemed too sexy for Sweden's state run liquor store monopoly Systembolaget, forcing a brewery in Denmark to change the beer bottle's label.

English cricket to test 'every single cricketer' for drugs following Maynard's death

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): England cricket officials will be testing every single professional cricketer in England and Wales for recreational drugs in the wake of the death of a rising Surrey cricketer due to drug-related causes.

Flintoff says former team-mate Pietersen may quit Tests after Ashes

April 19, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 19 (ANI): Retired England captain Andrew Flintoff has said that his former team-mate Kevin Pietersen may consider quitting Test cricket after playing in the upcoming back-to-back Ashes series against Australia.