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Three killed in Tripura cyclone

May 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Agartala, May 3 (IANS) Cyclonic storms accompanied by lightning continue to create havoc in Tripura, killing three more people Wednesday, taking the death toll to 15, an official said here Thursday.

South Korea's foreign reserves over $300 bn

May 3, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Seoul, May 3 (IANS) South Korea's foreign reserves grew to a record high of $316.84 billion last month due to an increase in investment profits and a growth in conversion value of non-dollar denominated assets, the central bank said Thursday.

15 million babies born prematurely every year

May 3, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 3 (IANS) Fifteen million babies are born too soon every year and 1.1 million die shortly after birth, making premature birth the second leading cause of death in children under age 5, according to the first ever national, regional and global estimates of preterm birth.

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South Koreans rally against US beef import

May 3, 2012 at 8:30 AM

Seoul, May 3 (IANS) Hundreds of South Koreans held a candlelight rally in the capital Wednesday evening to protest the government's decision to continue beef imports from the US even after the detection of mad cow disease.

Tripura CPM sees ploy behind American festival

May 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Agartala, May 2 (IANS) The US consulate holding an educational festival without the Tripura government's permission has alarmed the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).

Iran Asian weightlifting champions

May 1, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Tehran, May 1 (IANS) Iran finished overall winners at the Asian Weightlifting Championships Tuesday.

One killed, 175 injured as tornado hits Tripura

May 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Agartala, May 1 (IANS) A farmer was killed and 175 injured in Tripura when a tornado, accompanied by rain and hailstorm, hit the state, destroying more than 1,000 houses, uprooting trees and disrupting communication, officials said Tuesday.

Security, corruption issues in coming northeast polls: Congress

April 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Agartala, April 30 (IANS) Law and order and corruption would be the two major poll planks of the Congress during assembly elections next year in the three northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, a party leader said here Monday, expressing confidence in the party's victory.

South Korea's industrial output growth plunges

April 30, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Seoul, April 30 (IANS) South Korea's industrial output growth plunged last month due to weak demand at home and abroad caused by high oil prices and economic slowdown in China, a government report showed Monday.

Chanderpaul back as No.1 Test batsman

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Dubai, April 29 (IANS) West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has regained the No.1 spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test batsmen rankings after hitting two half-centuries in the Dominica Test which Australia won by 75 runs to claim the series 2-0.

Three killed in Tripura rainstorm

April 29, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Agartala, April 29 (IANS) At least three people, including a boy, have been killed in rainstorms ravaging parts of Tripura since Saturday, an official said here Sunday.

New Zealand's focus is on Indian business travellers

April 29, 2012 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) A new approach focusing on increasing the number of Indian business travellers to New Zealand has been adopted by the country's tourism board, which is all set to push into the business events and incentives market.

India Open: Kashyap goes down fighting in semis

April 28, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India's Parupalli Kashyap, who had booked an Olympic berth Fiday, put up a valiant fight in his semi-final tie against South Korea's Wan Ho Shon but went down in three sets at the India Open Super Series badminton here Saturday.

Manhunt continues for killer Tripura trooper

April 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Agartala, April 28 (IANS) A manhunt continued Saturday to nab the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) trooper who allegedly killed five of his family members, including his wife, Friday following a family dispute, police said.

Dreamliner aircraft Boeing 787 rolls out of South Caroline plant for Air India

April 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM

As the Civil Aviation Ministry of India, has decided to include four Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft into it?s kitty to revamp the deteriorating situation of state run airliner Air India, the first aircraft in this series has rolled out from South Carolina, a state governed by Indian American Nikki Haley, with great fanfare..............

Tripura trooper guns down five of family

April 27, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Agartala, April 27 (IANS) A Tripura State Rifles (TSR) trooper Friday gunned down five of his family members, including his wife and two other women, following a family dispute, police said.

JMI University confers Ban-ki-moon with honorary degree of Doctor of Letters

April 27, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), the Central University of Delhi on Friday conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters to United Nations Secretary-General Ban-ki-moon in convocation program here........

'Fake barriers, bureaucracy posing hurdles in Indo-Bangla ties'

April 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Agartala, April 27 (IANS) Man-made obstacles and bureaucratic hassles are major hurdles in fostering relations between India and Bangladesh leading to distrust, underdevelopment and non-execution of a range of bilateral issues, international experts said here Friday.

SAFA apologizes to Ghana over age-cheating claims

April 27, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Accra (Ghana), April 27 (IANS) The South African Football Association (SAFA) has apologised to its Ghanaian counterpart over age-cheating allegations made against Ghana by the coach of its women's under-17 team.

Neymar vows to avenge Santos' shock defeat

April 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Rio De Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) Santos striker Neymar has vowed to seek revenge after Bolivar's shock 2-1 victory over the defending Copa Libertadores champions in La Paz.

Trust India to strengthen ties with neighbours: UN chief(With Image)

April 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Friday that despite the challenges involved he trusted India to build and strengthen partnerships with her neighbours and saw a "future of steadily warmer ties" in this region.

Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney to be venues of Oz's three-Test series against Proteas

April 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Cape Town, Apr 27(ANI): South Africa's three-Tests against Australia are likely to be played at Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Chinese Army 'vows to safeguard territory in China Sea'

April 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Beijing, Apr 27 (ANI): The Chinese military has vowed to "fulfill their duty" to safeguard the South China Sea.

South Africa to expand local businesses with n-power capacity

April 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Johannesburg, April 27 (IANS) South Africa wants to build up local businesses as it expands its nuclear power capacity, the country's Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said.

Repatriation of Mizoram refugees from Tripura fails again

April 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Kanchanpur (Tripura), April 27 (IANS) The much-awaited repatriation of Reang tribal refugees from Tripura to Mizoram has failed to kick off yet again as they are unwilling to return to their villages without a written agreement and arrangements for their security, officials here say.

Suspended Cricket South Africa chief Majola to pay back bonus

April 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 27(ANI): Suspended Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gerald Majola and former CSA Chief Operations Officer (COO) Don McIntosh must repay millions of Rands in underhanded bonus payments, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed.

Refugees' return to Mizoram from Tripura put off

April 26, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Kanchanpur (Tripura), April 26 (IANS) The much-awaited repatriation of tribal refugees from Tripura to Mizoram did not start Thursday as the inmates are unwilling to return to their villages without a written agreement and arrangements for their security, officials here said.

Katherine Heigl and hubby Josh Kelley adopt second child

April 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New York, Apr 26 (ANI): Josh Kelley and wife Katherine Heigl have reportedly added another child to their growing brood.

Heigl, Kelley adopt again

April 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM

New York, April 26 (IANS) Actress Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley have adopted another baby girl, says her representative.

Merely thinking about trying on swimsuits 'dampens women's mood'

April 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): For many women, the prospect of shopping for a swimming costume can often prove terrifying, a new study has revealed.

Indonesia suspends US beef imports over mad cow disease

April 26, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Jakarta, April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): An Indonesian senior official said on Thursday that Indonesia will suspend imports of U.S. beef from Thursday because of a confirmed U.S. case of mad cow disease, a local media reported here.

South Korea's GDP grew 0.9 percent in Q1

April 26, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Seoul, April 26 (IANS) South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.9 percent in the first quarter from three months earlier, the central bank said Thursday.

South Asians seek rejection of tough US immigration law

April 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) As the US Supreme Court began a hearing on Arizona State's tough immigration law, a South Asian umbrella organisation asked the apex court to reject the law that it said permits racial profiling."

US wants Brazil as defense partner

April 26, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 26 (IANS/EFE) The US is ready to transfer military technology to Brazil to be able to count the South American country as a strategic ally, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said here Wednesday.

Helicopter-borne poachers kill 22 elephants in Congo

April 25, 2012 at 7:09 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) In a brazen attack carried out by helicopter-borne poachers, a herd of 22 elephants were killed and their tusks and genitals hacked off at a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a media report said Wednesday.

Chinese special envoy to visit Sudan, South Sudan

April 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Beijing, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Zhong Jianhua, special representative of the Chinese government on African affairs, will soon visit Sudan and South Sudan to promote dialogue and negotiations between the two countries.

Amid uncertainty, Reang refugees to return to Mizoram

April 25, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Kanchanpur (Tripura), April 25 (IANS) The much-awaited repatriation of Reang tribal refugees from Tripura to adjoining Mizoram is set to resume Thursday, but there is still uncertainty over whether all the migrants in six camps will return home, officials said Wednesday.

South Korea's consumer confidence rises

April 25, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Seoul, April 25 (IANS) South Korea's consumer confidence rose for three straight months in April, the central bank said Wednesday.

Cricket Australia to overhaul financial model, take control of venue arrangements

April 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Melbourne, April 25 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has revealed it is set to overhaul its financial model and take control of venue arrangements for international matches.

Bye-polls for 27 seats in eight states on June 12

April 24, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Election Commission Tuesday announced bye-polls for 27 seats in eight states to be held June 12.

Cricket Australia plans smaller board

April 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Melbourne, April 24 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) said Tuesday it would seek the approval of the state associations for a smaller board.

China's claims to South China Sea threaten neighbours, says Philippines

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Manila, April 24 (ANI): The Philippines has warned that aggressive Chinese claims on the South China Sea pose a threat to its neighbours, and has called on other countries to take a stand on this issue.

US wants better India-Bangladesh economic ties

April 24, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Agartala, April 24 (IANS) The US wants better trade and economic relations between India and Bangladesh through the northeastern region which has "huge scope of progress in future", an American official said here Tuesday.

Malinga rejects claims of refusing to sign this year's contract with Sri Lankan Cricket

April 24, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Colombo, Apr 24(ANI): Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga has rejected claims that he had declined to sign this year's contract with Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) and stressed he will be available for all national commitments.

ONGC-Videsh going ahead with South China Sea exploration

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Agartala, April 24 (IANS) State-owned ONGC-Videsh will go ahead with the exploration of oil in the South China Sea despite China's objections, a top company official said here Tuesday.

'Real ale on tap' is secret behind Britain's oldest pub cat's longevity

April 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): A pub cat named Rosie is thought to be one of the oldest in Britain after she clocked up the equivalent of 112 in human years.

China needs 'consistent policy' on South China Sea: ICG report

April 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): A new report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) says China needs a "consistent policy" on the South China Sea if it is to resolve disputes.

Tripura to launch disaster management project in schools

April 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Agartala, April 23 (IANS) Tripura will launch a disaster management programme in its schools to enhance the state's preparedness in an event of a natural calamity striking it, an official said here Monday.

Sri Lankan president leaves for South Korea

April 23, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Colombo, Apr 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for South Korea on Monday for a four-day official visit that will focus on increasing trade ties between the two countries.

South African government accelerates land reforms

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Johannesburg, April 23 (IANS) The South African government is speeding up its plan to redistribute land to rightful owners, the official Bua news agency reported Sunday.

Sri Lanka, South Korea eye increase in trade

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Colombo, April 23 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for South Korea Monday on a four-day official visit that will focus on increasing trade ties between the two countries.

Men think ladies in red are more likely to sleep with them on first date

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): It's believed that men are more attracted to women wearing red than other colours.

Clarke urges Oz team to 'make one last effort' for big finish against Windies

April 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has asked his team to make one last effort to win the last Test against the West Indies in Dominica this week.

Tripura Lok Adalats clear 640 revenue cases

April 22, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Agartala, April 22 (IANS) To deal with the huge backlog of pending cases related to land, revenue and insurance, the Tripura government held Lok Adalats and resolved 640 of the 800 cases, an official said here Sunday.

Make poultry farming in northeast more scientific: Aviation flu experts

April 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Agartala, April 22 (IANS) Timely vaccination of birds and animals, access to standard laboratories and maintaining bio-security are among the measures required to curb the sporadic outbreak of bird flu in India's northeast, says a team of international and Indian experts touring the region.

Sudan against holding talks with Juba over oil

April 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Khartoum, April 21 (IANS) Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has vowed neither to hold any talks with South Sudan over the oil issue nor allow the latter to transport oil through Sudanese territory, media reported Saturday.

Barman is new Congress chief in Left-ruled Tripura

April 21, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Agartala, April 21 (IANS) Three-time legislator Sudip Roy Barman has been named the chief of the Congress's Tripura state unit, sources said here Saturday. The new leader immediately vowed to oust the ruling Left Front from power.

Noted poet, Booker judge on DSC literature prize panel

April 20, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature Friday announced the induction of five new members to its advisory committee for the 2013 and 2014 editions of the $50,000 prize.

Need for a working group for BRICS development bank: India

April 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

India has suggested to form a working group consists of finance ministry and central bank officials of the BRIC countries.

India proposes working group for BRICS development bank

April 20, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) India has suggested setting up a working group comprising officials from finance ministries and central banks of the five BRICS countries for the formation of a development bank to increase trade within the grouping.

Youths axe father in Tripura village

April 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Agartala, April 20 (IANS) A quarrel over family matters led two youths to axe their father to death in Tripura, police said here Friday.

Cambodia's Angkor Wat attracts 639,800 foreign visitors in Q1

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Phnom Penh, April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): The number of foreign tourists to Cambodia's Angkor Wat temples, one of the world heritage sites, had increased by 45 percent to 639,800 in the first quarter of this year, statistics of the Siem Reap provincial tourism department revealed on Friday.

POSCO's operating profit drops in Q1

April 20, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Seoul, April 20 (IANS) South Korea's top steelmaker Posco said Friday that its operating profit dropped in the first quarter due to weak demand and high feedstock costs.

Chinese captain gets 30-year jail in South Korea

April 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Seoul, April 19 (IANS) A South Korean court Thursday sentenced the captain of a Chinese fishing vessel to 30 years in prison for killing a South Korean coast guard officer last year.

Deco prefers Libertadores to Champions League medals

April 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 19 (IANS) Star midfielder Deco says he would swap his Champions League winners' medals for a Copa Libertadores triumph with Brazilian club Fluminense.

Ammonia leak: Disaster averted in Agartala

April 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Agartala, April 19 (IANS) A prompt response from fire service personnel averted a major disaster here after they successfully contained an Ammonia gas leak from a local cold storage, officials said here Thursday.

South Korea's corporate defaults fall

April 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Seoul, April 19 (IANS) South Korea's corporate bankruptcies fell to an all-time low last month, the central bank said Thursday.

SASCOC hosts 100 days-to-go Olympic celebration

April 18, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Johannesburg, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) on Wednesday hosted the celebration to commemorate the 100 days-to-go landmark for 2012 London Olympics Games.

Aadhaar to pilot financial, banking services in 50 districts

April 18, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Agartala, April 18 (IANS) Aadhaar cards, the unique, 12-digit identification numbers given to residents of India, will soon be pressed into financial and banking services, to begin with in 50 districts, a top official said here Wednesday.

Centre willing to support steps taken by state governments

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said that the Central Government is willing to support steps taken by the State Governments in the fight against the Naxals.

US for resolving South China Sea row through dialogue

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Amid conflicting territorial claims over South China Sea and differences between India and China over exploration, the US Tuesday said the laws of the seas should apply and issues should be addressed through dialogue.

Tripura CM Sarkar slams proposal to set up NCTC

April 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Monday lashed out at the proposal to set up the NCTC (National Counter Terrorism Centre), saying the Central Government was trying to encroach upon the rights of the states.

Bangladeshi Jumbo triggers panic in Agartala

April 16, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Agartala, April 16 (IANS) An elephant, that entered the northeastern state of Tripura from neighbouring Bangladesh, has triggered panic among people in Agartala, a senior forest official said here Monday.

South Korea's central bank lowers 2012 growth outlook

April 16, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Monday lowered its economic growth outlook for 2012 to 3.5 percent from an earlier estimate of 3.7 percent due to deteriorating terms of trading and slower export growth amid the lingering uncertainties in the euro area.

South Korea, China, Japan sign food security pact

April 16, 2012 at 7:55 AM

Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korea, China and Japan have agreed to work together to ensure food security and enhance their trade in agricultural products.

Agartala kicks off mission to become Hepatitis free

April 15, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Agartala, April 15 (IANS) The Tripura government Sunday launched an ambitious programme to make its capital Agartala a Hepatitis free city, considering northeastern India's vulnerability to this highly contagious disease.

Manik Sarkar to attend chief ministers' meet

April 15, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Agartala, April 15 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, who along with a few other chief ministers had forced the central government to convene a special meeting on setting up of National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), left here Sunday to attend Monday's crucial meet in New Delhi.

Explicit photo of girlfriend lands hacker member of 'Anonymous' in FBI web

April 14, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A hacker by the name of 'w0rmer' of the notorious group 'Anonymous', was finally busted by the FBI after he posted a photo of his scantily-clad girlfriend, with a message on a paper pasted on her waist taunting US officials.

Tripura hosts ten day long Orissa festival

April 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Agartala, Apr 13 (ANI): To promote cultural relations, tourism, and business with Orissa, Tripura recently hosted a ten day long Orissa festival.

South Korea's economic growth to slow in 2012: ADB

April 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Seoul, April 13 (IANS) South Korea's economic growth was expected to slow to 3.4 percent this year as economic downturn in advanced nations may hamper the country's exports, which account for more than half of the economy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Friday.

South Korea's central bank freezes key interest rate

April 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Seoul, April 13 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Friday said it froze the benchmark interest rate at 3.25 percent for April, leaving the 7-day repo rate unchanged for 10 straight months.

India concerned over recent developments in Sudan, South Sudan: MEA

April 12, 2012 at 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said India is concerned with the recent developments in Sudan and South Sudan.

Six firms keen to partner ONGC for Tripura fertilizer plant

April 12, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Agartala, April 12 (IANS) Six Indian firms have expressed their keenness to participate in the first gas-based fertilizer plant of the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Tripura, a senior company official said here Thursday.

South Korea's jobless rate drops

April 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Seoul, April 12 (IANS) South Korea's jobless rate dropped to 3.7 percent last month from a year earlier as job creation kept its solid growth trend in the service industry, a government report showed Thursday.

South Korea's ruling party wins parliamentary polls

April 12, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Seoul, Apr 12 (ANI): South Korea's ruling Saenuri party has won a majority of seats in the parliamentary elections.

Northeast parties press for repealing army's special powers

April 11, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Agartala, April 11 (IANS) The demand to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which gives sweeping powers to security forces deployed in disturbed areas, was reiterated by a cross-section of tribal parties here Wednesday.

Morne relishes role as Daredevils' first-change bowler

April 11, 2012 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has no complaints about coming in as the first-change bowler for Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ex-South African president says Mandela was 'brutal and unfair' opponent, not 'holy man'

April 10, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 10 (ANI): South Africa's last white ruler, FW de Klerk, has said Nelson Mandela was a 'brutal and unfair' political opponent and not a 'holy man'.

India eyes doubling tea exports to Pakistan: ITA

April 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) India is looking at doubling its tea export to Pakistan in the next three years, Indian Tea Association (ITA) said Tuesday.

Squalls, hailstorm kill seven in Tripura

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Agartala, April 10 (IANS) At least seven people, including two children and an elderly man, were killed and over 30 injured as cyclonic storms accompanied by rains lashing several parts of Tripura since Friday left behind a trail of devastation, officials said here Tuesday.

`South Korean exports to grow'

April 10, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Seoul, April 10 (IANS) South Korea's exports were estimated to grow 3 percent in the second quarter due to expected solid demand from advanced economies, a state-run trade bank said Tuesday.

President's last foreign trip: 12 days in Africa

April 9, 2012 at 5:55 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil is undertaking what could possibly be her last foreign trip before she ends her five-year tenure in July - a 12-day trip to two African countries, Seychelles and South Africa.

CSA reply to inquiry over finances under scrutiny

April 9, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 9 (ANI): 'v3South African Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula, will this week consider whether Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken appropriate action after a ministerial inquiry into its finances.

Brazil coach Menezes vows to win 2014 World Cup

April 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 9 (IANS) Brazil coach Mano Menezes is confident of leading the team to victory in the 2014 football World Cup.

CSA accepts recommendations of a ministerial inquiry

April 9, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Johannesburg, Mar 31(ANI): Recommendations made by a ministerial inquiry have been accepted by Cricket South Africa's (CSA) board of directors in principle, acting president Willie Basson revealed on Friday.

Storm kills three, damages many houses in Tripura

April 8, 2012 at 10:41 PM

Agartala, April 8 (IANS) At least three people, including a child and a government school teacher, were killed and two injured as a cyclonic storm accompanied by rains lashing several parts of Tripura since Friday left behind a trail of destruction, officials said here Sunday.

South Africa pitches for greater Indian investment

April 8, 2012 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) With an ambitious programme for development, South Africa plans to conduct road shows and business events in major Indian cities to attract investments in sectors as diverse as information technology, financial services and agro-processing.

Gaga's gifts boyfriend stray cat

April 8, 2012 at 3:06 PM

London, April 8 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga has presented boyfriend Taylor Kinney a stray cat before going on her world tour.

Lady Gaga gifts stray cat to beau before leaving for 110-date tour

April 8, 2012 at 2:42 PM

London, Apr 8 (ANI): Lady Gaga, who is about to go on a 110-date world tour at the end of this month, has given her boyfriend Taylor Kinney a present before going - a stray cat.

Ex Oz cricketer Greg Blewett set to dish out his golfing magic

April 8, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Adelaide, Apr 8(ANI): Retired Australian cricketer Greg Blewett will play for South Australia in an interstate teams golf tournament at Royal Adelaide, as he joins an illustrious group of people, who have represented their state in two different sports.

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