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Another Earth Quake of 6.8 rocked Nepal again

April 26, 2015 at 5:00 PM

Another Earth quake occurred today of 6.8 magnitude around 12.39 pm IST (Indian Standard Time) at a depth of 10 Km with its Epicentral Region located in Nepal about 65 Km east of Kathmandu. Its Latitude and Longitude are 27.71 N and 85.91 E respectively.

Historic Dharahara Tower collapses in Nepal due to two major earth quakes

April 25, 2015 at 6:49 PM

Two major earth quakes jolted Nepal and other parts of India. Due to quakes historic Dharahara Tower collapses in Nepal and hundreds of people are feared to be trapped.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Japan, South Korea plan big oil investments in Venezuela

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Caracas, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Japan and South Korea plan to invest nearly $14 billion in various energy projects in Venezuela, Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez said.

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.

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.

Soccer training camp at Jorhat

April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Jorhat, Apr 28(ANI): A weeklong Advanced Soccer Coaching Camp, aimed at promoting football talent of the northeast, is underway at Jorhat.

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..............

Rajya Sabha passes amended central institutions act

April 27, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Friday passed amendments to the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admissions) Act, 2006, exempting some central institutions from implementing the other backward castes (OBC) quota.

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........

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sikkkim wins top rural development award

April 24, 2012 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Sikkim has won the 'best state' award for strengthening its panchayati raj institutions.

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.

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.

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.

Actresses can't be best friends: Sameera Reddy

April 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood beauty Sameera Reddy had no clash with Kangna Ranaut on the sets of their forthcoming film "Tezz", but she says no two actresses can be best friends.

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.

Conservation meets traditional art - with corporate help

April 21, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Conservation and wildlife are meeting the arts and traditional crafts of India to spread a powerful green message in the country. And the movement is roping in corporates and conservation agencies.

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.

Spirit Airlines spoofs Secret Service scandal to promote Colombia flights

April 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New York, April 20 (ANI): Spirit Airlines is now capitalizing on the Secret Security prostitution scandal with a new Internet advertisement offering cheap flights to Colombia that promises 'more bang for your buck.'

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.

Agni-V, India's 'China Killer' (To go with Agni-V launch story)

April 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India Thursday successfully launched its long-range Agni-V ballistic missile. Here are some salient features of the missile and the test, which propelled the country into a special league of nations:

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.

United Sikkim FC qualify for I-League

April 17, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Gangtok, April 17 (IANS) United Sikkim Football Club (USFC) played a 1-1 draw Tuesday against Kolkata's Mohammedan Sporting to qualify for next edition's I-League.

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.

ONGC qualify for I-League after draw with Aizawal

April 16, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Gangtok, April 16 (IANS) ONGC qualified for the next edition of I-League when they played a 1-1 draw against Aizawal FC in their last match of the season here Monday.

ONGC beat Aizawal to qualify for I-League

April 16, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Gangtok, April 16 (IANS) ONGC qualified for the next edition of I-League when they played a 1-1 draw against Aizawl FC in their last match this season here Monday.

Kid survives on chocolate near dead mom

April 16, 2012 at 6:59 PM

London, April 16 (IANS) A two-year-old girl in Australia survived on chocolate for five days after her mother died in their home.

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.

Annandale ground: Army, Himachal head for confrontation

April 15, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Shimla, April 15 (IANS) The Indian Army and the Himachal Pradesh government appear to be heading for a confrontation over the strategically important Annandale ground, which has been in possession of the army since World War II.

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.

Sikkim gets marginal hike in funds for annual plan

April 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Planning Commission Friday approved a marginal hike in the annual plan outlay for Sikkim at Rs.1,500 crore to help the state step up funds for areas like health, social welfare and rural development.

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.

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.

Du Plessis seeks IPL push to Proteas Test squad

April 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) South African batting all-rounder Faf du Plessis wants to flourish in his role of opening for defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in his bid to break into the national Test team.

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.

`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.

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.

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.

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.

Test rankings: England on top, India third

April 7, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Colombo, April 7 (IANS) England will start its domestic international season as the No.1 Test side in the ICC Test Championship after a two-Test draw with Sri Lanka helped it retain the top spot.

'Jailed' O.J. Simpson fuming against daughter for blowing his pension money

April 5, 2012 at 4:01 PM

London, April 5 (ANI): O.J. Simpson is said to be furious with his oldest daughter Arnelle for squandering all his pension money and not keeping up the mortgage payments on his South Florida mansion as he sits behind bars.

FIFA allocates $699 mn for Russia 2018

April 5, 2012 at 1:44 AM

Moscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) FIFA has granted Russia a budget of $699 million to host the 2018 World Cup, a similar amount to that received by South Africa for the 2010 tournament.

No green signal for Indian hockey team's tour to Pakistan

April 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Citing security concerns, the external affairs ministry hasn't approved an Indian hockey team's tour to Pakistan for a three-nation meet also involving Malaysia, Hockey India (HI) said Wednesday.

'Endemic' corruption in South Africa is at its 'tip'

April 4, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 4(ANI): South Africa's Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has said endemic corruption in the country is at its peak.

'Indian oil investments in both Sudans safe'

April 4, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Both Sudan and South Sudan have assured India that its $2.5 billion investment in the oil industry spanning the trans-national border are safe and will not be affected by the simmering dispute over oil revenues between the two countries.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor ships cars to South Africa

April 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) entered the overseas market Wednesday, shipping out cars to South Africa. The company said it would export nearly 20,000 cars every year.

Brazil to launch satellite for military purposes

April 4, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Brazil will launch a satellite for military purposes and to expand broadband Internet service throughout the country, Communications Minister Paulo Bernardo Silva said, adding that officials hope to have the satellite operational in time for the 2014 soccer World Cup tournament in the South American nation.

Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) may help cut malaria by 30 per cent

April 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM

A new study has revealed that, infection of Malaria in the infants can be reduced by 30 percen Malaria infections among infants can be reduced by up to 30 per cent if antimalarial drugs are given sporadically over a 12-month period.

Combination drug therapy may help cut malaria by 30 per cent

April 3, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Malaria infections among infants can be reduced by up to 30 per cent when antimalarial drugs are given intermittently over a 12-month period, a new study has revealed.

2014 World Cup title a must for Brazil: Coach Parreira

April 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) Former national coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has said Brazil's 2014 World Cup campaign will be considered a failure if the team does not win the tournament.

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