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Energy drinks severely damage tooth enamel: Study

May 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) An alarming spike in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among teens, is irreversibly damaging the tooth enamel with their high acid content, says a study.

Aung San Suu Kyi takes oath in Myanmar parliament

May 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Nay Pyi Taw, May 2 (IANS) Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party swept last month's by-elections, was sworn in as a member of Myanmar's parliament Wednesday.

Demining: US official in Sri Lanka (With Image)

May 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) A US official has ended a week-long visit during which he meet NGOs in Sri Lanka's north and discussed the progress in de-mining activities.

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General VK Singh reviews synergy of Army, IAF during Exercise Shoorveer

May 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Hanumangarh (Rajasthan), May 2 (ANI): The Chief of Army Staff, General VK Singh, reviewed the conduct of exercise 'Shoorveer' today.

Kayani's speech baffling: Pakistani daily

May 2, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's speech on institutions working within their constitutional sphere is baffling since "few institutions have so damagingly strayed beyond their mandate and encroached on the turf of other institutions as has the Pakistan Army", a leading Pakistani daily said Wednesday.

Sports and energy drinks can cause irreversible damage to teeth

May 2, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Consumption of sports and energy drinks, which is increasing especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth-specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of the tooth- say researchers including one of an Indian origin.

Myanmar govt hopeful of making peace with KIO: Thein Sein

May 1, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Yangon, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): Myanmar President U Thein Sein said the government is putting hope on making peace with the ethnic Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) as the peace process is going on despite differences in some facts, official media reported Tuesday.

UN chief meets Suu Kyi

May 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Yangon, May 1 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday met Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and hailed her efforts for bring democracy in the country.

Pakistan Army supports democracy, says Kayani

May 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Rawalpindi, May 1 (ANI): As the political crisis in Pakistan intensifies, with the government and the opposition constantly clashing over various issues, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said the army supports the democratic process in the country.

Kayani wants democracy to continue in Pakistan

May 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Islamabad, May 1 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has reiterated that he would like to see the continuity of the democratic system in the country, amid a stand-off between the civil leadership and the judiciary over re-opening of corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Veena Malik meets Fiji Attorney General

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Karachi, Apr 30 (ANI): Attorney General of Fiji Aiyaz Sayed Khiayum visited Pakistani actor Veena Malik during her shoot in the country.

UN observer mission head says only Syrians can end violence in their country

April 30, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Damascus, Apr 30(ANI): The head of the UN observer mission to Syria has said that only Syrians rather than the 1,000 unarmed observers, can end the violence in the country.

Ban Ki-moon makes landmark visit to 'reforming' Burma with 'guarded optimism'

April 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Rangoon, Apr 30 (ANI): UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon has met Burmese President Thein Sein and other senior officials, and became the first foreign dignitary to address that nation's parliament.

Former Secret Service agent says rules have been reinforced

April 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): New rules announced by the U.S. Secret Service on Friday are only re-inforcement of earlier guidelines, a former agent has claimed.

Ban arrives in Myanmar

April 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Yangon, April 29 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived here Sunday on a three-day official visit to Myanmar.

NHS trying to save money by sending patient files to India for processing

April 29, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Britain's National Health Services (NHS) is being accused of sending patient to India for processing to save money.

About 3.5 tonnes of marijuana seized in Thailand

April 29, 2012 at 4:10 AM

Bangkok, April 29 (IANS) Thailand's biggest-ever haul of marijuana, weighing 3.45 tonnes, has been seized in the country's Saraburi province, police said.

EU cautious on fully liftting sanction on Myanmar

April 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Brunei, Apr 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Europen Union (EU) foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is travelling to Myanmar on Saturday and open an EU office in Yangon, a further move after the bloc suspended most sanctions on the country earlier this month. However, its members seems still divided on whether to fully and permanently lift the sanctions.

UAE elected to UN Women's executive board

April 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM

New York, April 27 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been elected to the executive board of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women or UN Women for a three-year term.

Government given more time to respond to Tejinder's plea

April 27, 2012 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday granted a week's more time to the central government to respond to the plea of Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh seeking directions to the army headquarters for withdrawing a March 5 press release containing serious allegations against him.

Resolve Kashmir issue peacefully: UN chief

April 27, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Welcoming efforts by India and Pakistan to improve their relations, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday pressed for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue sans violence and violations of human rights.

Afghan situation cause for alarm, concern: UN chief

April 27, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) In the backdrop of recent terror attacks in Afghanistan, United National Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday described the situation there as a source of "a strong sense of alarm and concern" and called for the international security force there to strengthen the Afghan forces to take charge in 2014 when they withdraw.

Mumbai attacks accused must be brought to justice: UN chief

April 27, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Friday asked India and Pakistan to continue with their peace dialogue, saying it is "significant" for both regional and global peace, even as he slammed terrorism and called for bringing to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Be a global citizen, Ban Ki-moon tells India's youth

April 27, 2012 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Friday called upon India's youth to "have a big dream" and to "look beyond your country" to become "a global citizen".

When I am in India, I am at home: Ban Ki-moon

April 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was Friday conferred an honorary degree of doctor of letters at Jamia Millia Islamia here and told his audience that "when I am in India, I am at home".

Supreme Court reserves order on defamation case against army chief till May 5

April 26, 2012 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a defamation case filed against Army Chief General V.K.Singh by Lt. General (retired) Tejinder Singh till May 5.

UN Secretary General arrives in India

April 26, 2012 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Thursday to kick start his three day official visit to India from 26-29 April.

India urges UN member nations to continue financial support to health initiatives

April 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): India on Thursday urged the UN member nations to continue their financial and technical support to public health initiatives.

Eight Taliban militants killed in Afghan Kandahar province

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Kandahar (Afghanistan), April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Eight Taliban militants were killed during an operation in southern Afghan province of Kandahar, provincial police chief said on Thursday.

Asia's first Legoland to open in September in Malaysia

April 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Asia's first Legoland is set to open for business on Sept. 15 in Malaysia's southern state of Johor, bringing a new tourist attraction to the country.

China probes preserved fruit additives

April 26, 2012 at 5:53 AM

Beijing, April 26 (IANS) China's quality watchdog Wednesday ordered an inspection of the country's major fruit processing units after they were found to use excessive additives in their products.

Sony expects to earn 10 percent of global business from India

April 25, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Japanese electronic goods maker Sony is expecting to garner 10 percent of its total global business from India after five years.

Sony to roll out four new DSLR cameras

April 25, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Sony will roll out four new digital still cameras in the next couple of months in a bid to increase its market share in the segment, a top company executive said Wednesday.

UN Secretary General Moon to arrive in India on Thursday

April 25, 2012 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would be on a four day official visit to India from 26-29 April.

Breaking Pak Government not in our interest: US General

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): A key US General has said American commanders have come to accept that Pakistani leaders are willing to take only limited steps toward halting the flow of drugs and bomb-making materials to Afghanistan.

Pakistan successfully test fires 'nuclear enabled' Hatf IV ballistic missile

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Rawalpindi, Apr 25 (ANI): Pakistan successfully conducted a test launch of the intermediate-range ballistic missile Hatf IV Shaheen 1A weapon system, demonstrating its capability of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads, a statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Jamia to confer honorary degree to UN chief

April 25, 2012 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) will confer an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

Former Chinese soccer chief goes on trial for graft

April 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Tieling (Liaoning Province), April 25 (IANS) Former Chinese soccer chief credited with leading the Chinese team into their only World Cup finals was put on bribery trial here Wednesday.

Panetta dismisses Iran's US spy drone 'software hacking' claims

April 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has dismissed Iran's claims that it had hacked software of an advanced American spy drone that was brought down on its territory last year, and is now building its own copies of the aircraft.

UN chief to visit India

April 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM

United Nations, April 24 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will depart for India April 25 for an official visit, UN spokesperson Eduardo del Buey said here Monday.

Singhvi CD row: Right step to quit, says Congress

April 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The Congress Party on Monday said Abhishek Manu Singhvi took the right decision to resign as party spokesman and Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice but refrained from commenting on whether he was directed to do so.

Malhotra hails Randhir's ANOC nomination

April 23, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Vijay Kumar Malhotra, acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Monday hailed the nomination of six times Olympian and sports administrator Randhir Singh as vice president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC).

Fuel tank flaw drives Chrysler China recall

April 23, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Beijing, April 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Chrysler China will recall 546 imported 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot cars from May 30 due to defective fuel tanks, China's top quality watchdog announced on Monday.

SC dismisses plea against Army Chief designate Lt Gen Bikram Singh (Update:Lt Gen Bikram Singh)

April 23, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea against Army Chief designate Lieutenant General Bikram Singh.

SC seeks file on Lt Gen Bikram Singh's appointment as next Army Chief

April 23, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to place on record the file pertaining to the appointment of Lt General Bikram Singh as the Army Chief-designate.

Iran claims to have 'hacked' software of captured US spy drone

April 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Tehran, Apr 23 (ANI): Iran has reportedly hacked the software of an advanced US spy drone, which came down its territory last year and has started building its own copies of the aircraft.

UAE,Yemen seek to boost ties

April 22, 2012 at 11:56 PM

Sana'a, April 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen Sunday held talks to strengthen bilateral relations.

42 provinces in Thailand declared drought disaster zones

April 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Bangkok, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): The Department of Disaster Mitigation and Prevention on Sunday announced drought disaster zones in 42 out of 77 provinces across Thailand.

Gunmen blast cargo train in northern Syria

April 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Damascus, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Armed groups targeted a cargo train with explosives on Sunday at the outskirts of the northern Idlib province, causing big damages to the train and injuring the train's six-member crew, state-run SANA news agency reports.

Self-driving Cadillacs to roll out by mid-decade

April 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Cadillac, which is often driven by chauffeurs, has announced that it is developing a technology that could put self-driving cars on the road by the middle of this decade.

Court order on plea against army chief April 26

April 21, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday reserved for April 26 its order on a defamation case filed by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh against army chief Gen V.K. Singh, who has accused him of bribery.

Pak Taliban conducted Bannu jailbreak operation to free Musharaf's murder attempt suspect

April 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Islamabad, April 21(ANI): The Pakistan Taliban has said that they conducted the Bannu jailbreak operation to free Adnan Rasheed, the alleged mastermind of the assassination attempt on former president General Pervez Musharraf.

Syria on brink of civil war: Russia

April 21, 2012 at 4:13 AM

Moscow, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syria faces a catastrophic civil war if both sides in the crisis fail to take advantage of the current ceasefire there, Russia's foreign ministry said.

China can't reach Beijing gold haul in London, says official

April 20, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Beijing, April 20 (IANS) China will not be able to repeat their Beijing Olympics performance of topping the gold medal tally when they compete at the London Olympic Games, a top sports official has said.

'Kayani's call for Siachen Glacier's demilitarization has opened window of opportunity'

April 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Islamabad, Apr 20(ANI): An editorial in a Pakistan daily has lauded army chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani's comments that the Siachen Glacier should be vacated by troops from both sides and progress towards peace be made with India.

VFS to provide Thai visa services in Bangalore

April 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) VFS Global, an outsourcing and technology services specialist for diplomatic missions, will now collect from Bangalore visa applications of Karnataka residents who want to travel to Thailand.

Russia to test first combat drone in 2014

April 20, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will test its first domestically-produced strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in 2014, First Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said Friday.

Bahrain claims security tightened after attack on Force India team

April 20, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Manama, April 20 (ANI): Authorities in Bahrain have claimed that security has been tightened for the Formula One race to be held here after petrol bombs were allegedly thrown near a car taking Force India staff back to their hotel from the Grand Prix circuit.

Western leaders threaten Syria after UN warns of regime failing to honour ceasefire

April 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Damascus, Apr 20 (ANI): With the UN warnings that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is not honouring terms of a ceasefire, Western leaders have threatened international intervention, including setting up "humanitarian corridors" across Syria.

CBI team meets army chief over Tatra bribery claims

April 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team met Army Chief General VK Singh on Friday to seek clarification over his claims that he was offered a bribe of Rs 14 crore by an equipment lobbyist to clear a defence deal.

Pakistani dailies upbeat on Kayani's India statement

April 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's statements on cutting expenditures on defence and using them instead to uplift the people has been lauded by Pakistani dailies, with one saying that the army chief's words on "the need for peace with India may open up new possibilities".

Afghan engineers training in Russia: NATO

April 20, 2012 at 6:21 AM

Brussles, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Afghan engineers who will maintain helicopters for the country's armed forces are currently undergoing training in Russia, NATO General Secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said.

McCain slams ISI for alleged links with Haqqani network

April 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Washington, Apr 19(ANI): US Republican Senator John McCain has slammed the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for its alleged links with the Haqqani network, and added that it is responsible for American deaths in Afghanistan.

Kayani says Pak army in favour of demilitarization of Siachen Glacier

April 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Islamabad, Apr 19(ANI): Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that the military is in favour of demilitarizing the Siachen Glacier, which is dubbed as the world's highest battleground.

Pakistan is in favour of peaceful coexistence between the two neighbours: Kayani

April 19, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Advocating to live peacefully with neighbourhood country, Pakistani Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said Wednesday that his country favoured talks with India to demilitarize the Siachen Glacier - dubbed as the world's highest battleground....................

Beijing gold haul difficult in London: Chinese official

April 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Beijing, April 18 (IANS) China will not be able to repeat the glory of winning the most gold medals when they compete at the London Olympic Games this summer, a top sports official has said.

Oz defence analysts call surge in Taliban violence mere propaganda

April 16, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Melbourne, Apr 16(ANI): Australian defence analysts have described a surge in Taliban violence as a mere propaganda, while the country's Foreign Minister Bob Carr said it will not speed up plans for the withdrawal of Australian forces.

Pak, US to push for 'middle ground' on CIA-led drone campaign in talks

April 16, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Islamabad, Apr 16(ANI): Both Pakistan and the US will push for a 'middle ground' on the CIA-piloted drone campaign.

Ban Ki-moon welcomes resolution to send observers to Syria

April 15, 2012 at 7:47 AM

Geneva, April 15 (IANS) The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2042 to authorise the dispatch of the advance team of UN observers to Syria.

ED registered case against Vectra Chief Ravi Rishi for money laundering

April 14, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Increasing troubles for Vectra group and its Chairman Ravi Rishi, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case of money laundering against the company and his chief for alleged irregularities in Tatra-BEML deal.......

Putin seeks fight against doping, sports gambling

April 14, 2012 at 8:35 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has urged the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) to close ranks to curb doping, illegal sweepstake enterprises and fans' aggressive behaviour.

Heart disease awareness campaign begins in Dubai

April 13, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Dubai, April 13 (IANS/WAM) A week-long campaign for the prevention of heart disease began in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Friday.

Afghan president Karzai considering preponing elections

April 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Kabul, April 13 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has said that he was contemplating preponing the 2014 presidential elections, or accelerating the handing over of security to his forces.

Pak SC appoints new AG prosecutor in contempt of court case against Gilani

April 13, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr 13(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has named newly-appointed Attorney General Irfan Qadri as the prosecutor in the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and has adjourned the hearing till April 16.

70,000 newborns in Nigeria are HIV positive

April 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Abuja, April 13 (IANS) About 70,000 newborns in Nigeria are HIV positive, a top government official of the west African nation has revealed.

ICC suspends grant to US cricket body due to poor governance

April 12, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Dubai, Apr 12(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly suspended its grants to the USA Cricket Association (USACA) due to poor governance.

Polls critical step in Myanmar reform: UN

April 12, 2012 at 3:07 AM

United Nations, April 12 (IANS) The UN Security Council has praised the by-elections held in Myanmar as important progress in the country's democratic reform process.

Corruption will not be tolerated in defence procurements, asserts Antony

April 11, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Kochi, Apr 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here today that corruption would not be tolerated in defence procurements.

CBI to register General Singh's Complaint of Bribery Case

April 11, 2012 at 11:29 AM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday is likely to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Lt.General (Retd.) Tejinder Singh and others for allegedly offering a bribe of Rs.14-Crore to General V K Singh for clearing...........

Chinese local governments to use legal software

April 11, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Beijing, April 11 (IANS) In a crackdown on violation of intellectual property rights and use of fake computer products, all provincial governments across China have been ordered to use authorised and copyrighted software by June.

Antony terms reports on shortage of tanks ammunition as 'rumours'

April 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday D said that reports of the Army being short of tank ammunition are just 'rumours'.

Army chief sends complaint to CBI on bribery offer

April 10, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh has sent his complaint to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Rs 14 crore alleged bribery offer made to him by a retired officer to clear the supply of a tranche of 600 vehicles.

China back to trade surplus

April 10, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Beijing, April 10 (IANS) China swung back to trade surplus in March from February's deficit of $31.48 billion, posting a $670 million trade surplus in the first quarter, authorities said Tuesday.

China swings back to trade surplus

April 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Beijing, April 10 (IANS) China swung back to trade surplus in March from February's deficit of $31.48 billion, posting $670 million trade surplus in the first quarter, authorities said Tuesday.

Castro pokes fun at Obama's summit outfit

April 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Havana, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Fidel Castro poked fun at US President Barack Obama's plans to sport a guayabera - a tropical shirt that is Cuba's official garment - during this week's Summit of the Americas in Colombia where the Communist-ruled island will not be represented.

CAG raps Himachal for supplying inferior foodgrains

April 9, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh supplied 2,066 tonnes of substandard pulses and 1,167 tonnes of inferior foodgrains to consumers from 2006-11, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has said.

Hope fading fast for Pakistan avalanche victims

April 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Islamabad, April 9 (IANS) Rescue workers Monday frantically searched for the 139 soldiers and civilians still trapped under snow after a massive avalanche struck an army camp in the country's northern Siachen glacier two days ago.

'US to rely on India, NDN if Pak doesn't re-open NATO supply routes'

April 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Mar 31(ANI): The US will have to rely on India and the Northern Distribution Network (NDN) if Pakistan fails to re-open NATO supply routes, a military official has said.

Dubai to host global press meet

April 9, 2012 at 12:17 AM

Dubai, April 8 (IANS/WAM) Dubai will host the 10th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Press Clubs (IAPC), which is expected to be participated by 22 press clubs from 10 countries.

Afghanistan, US sign deal on night raids

April 8, 2012 at 10:49 PM

Kabul, April 8 (IANS) The Afghan government and the US forces signed an agreement here Sunday to hand over all special operations, including the controversial night raids, from US and NATO forces to Afghan soldiers, the Afghan foreign ministry said.

UAE, Iraqi army chiefs meet

April 8, 2012 at 10:17 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 8 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq have discussed new ways to enhance their military cooperation.

Dubai to host 10th global press meet

April 8, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Dubai, April 8 (IANS) Dubai will host the 10th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Press Clubs (IAPC), which is expected to be participated by 22 press clubs from 10 countries.

Assocham wants laws on securities contract amended

April 8, 2012 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Industry lobby Assocham Sunday urged the government to revamp rules governing forward and option contracts in securities for a healthy financial sector in the country.

Kayani monitors Siachen rescue operations

April 8, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Islamabad, April 8 (IANS) Pakistani Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Sunday monitored the rescue operation to pull out 124 soldiers and 11 civilians who were trapped following a massive avalanche in the Siachen area, the army and media said.

Death toll feared to rise in Siachen avalanche

April 8, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Islamabad, Apr 8(ANI): The death toll in Siachen avalanche is feared to rise, Pakistan army has said.

Russia joins ESA for exploratory robotic mission to Mars

April 7, 2012 at 3:21 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (ANI): Russia's federal space agency Roscosmos and the European Space Agency (ESA) are set to conduct an ExoMars joint project on Mars exploration.

UN chief condemns Syria's fresh military assaults on civilians

April 7, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Damascus, Apr 7 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has slammed the Syrian government for its latest military crackdown on pro-democracy protestors despite agreeing to a deal to end the violence.

BJP lashes at government over controversial letter by army chief to PM

April 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lashed at the central government for deviating from the main issue of the letter written by Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh, mentioned that the arms possessed by the Indian military were obsolete.

Himachal's fiscal liabilities up 46 percent: CAG

April 6, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Shimla, April 6 (IANS) The fiscal health of Himachal Pradesh has deteriorated as there has been an increase in liabilities by 46 percent in the past four years, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said Friday.

UN chief says Syria crisis worsening

April 6, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Albany, Apr 6 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon believes the crisis in Syria is worsening.

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