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India to build Rs 6000 crore (US $ 1.5 billion) laboratory for futuristic research The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics has started work on a Rs 6,000-crore basic research and technology development facility for which it needs 150 acres of land, preferably around the city. The institute...

Indian-origin batsman makes highest ever T20 score, an 228 runs off just 65 balls Kumar Sarna, an Indian origin batsman representing Wonga Park in Australia, scripted a new record of scoring the highest ever score in Twenty20 cricket after he made an unbeaten 228 runs off just 65 balls in a...

Australia welcomes Obama's support for India's quest for UNSC NEW DELHI: Australia, a long-time supporter of India's permanent membership of the expanded UN Security Council, on Friday welcomed US President Barack Obama's backing for New Delhi, saying it was "delighted" at the development...

Baloch land sale to Arabs against people’s wishes: Bhootani QUETTA: The Prime Minister’s Office is reportedly exerting pressure on the Balochistan government and provincial revenue department to allot seventy thousand acres of land to Arab Shaikhs in Lasbela district against the wishes of the...

(AFP) – 1 day ago SHANGHAI — A trade association for wedding photographers in China is calling for a ban on naked portraits of newlyweds, a new trend among the country's young couples. The Shanghai Wedding Trade Association said the practice disrespects the institution of marriage and...

Ilyas Kashmiri: Most dangerous man on Earth? (CNN) -- He has one eye, a thick beard streaked with henna and has lost a finger. He wears thick aviator-style dark glasses. At least we think so. There are very few photographs of 40-something Ilyas Kashmiri. But to counter-terrorism officials...

How Global Leaders Fly to Seoul Air Force One carrying U.S. President Barack Obama has been described as a flying fortress. Equipped with devices to block nuclear shockwaves and dodge missiles, it can stay in the air for more than a week with mid-air refueling. It also has a communication...

Saudi Arabia fires thousands of foreign Koran teachers By KALINDI O’BRIEN/THE MEDIA LINE 11/09/2010 20:21 A Saudi bid to bar foreign Koran teachers is either a move to get jobs for citizens or quash extremism. Saudi Arabia has moved to block foreigners from teaching Koran in a step...

As Obama warms India-U.S. relations, Canada watches with fingers crossed By Rick Westhead South Asia Bureau NEW DELHI—During his much-hyped visit here, President Barack Obama has danced with school children, won points by praising Mahatma Gandhi and, in what will surely be seen here as the...

Remittance to India, dev nations to rise to $370 billion: World Bank WASHINGTON: Notwithstanding the recent global financial crisis, remittance flows to developing countries including India is expected to reach $325 billion by the end of this year and is likely to exceed to $370 billion in...

US, India May Partner In Human Space Flight, international space station NEW DELHI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- India could partner the United States in space flight carrying human beings and other missions, including those to the international space station. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...

Role beyond national limits US invite to Indian Navy and Indian Air Force New Delhi, Nov. 8: Practically recognising India as a “great power” in Asia, the US is fitting India into its global military grid by inviting India’s navy, air force and space outfit to step out “beyond national...

Lockheed Martin to display F-35 joint strike fighter at Aero India 2011 in Bangalore The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the latest fighter plane from Lockheed Martin which is designed to become the mainstay of the U.S. as well several allies air force and navy, is likely to be displayed at the...

Hyderabad to be Tata’s defence, aerospace hub Hyderabad: The Tata group has decided to make Hyderabad a hub for its defence and aerospace investments, chairman Ratan Tata said. Tata was in Hyderabad on Sunday to unveil the first helicopter cabin made in India by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd...

Japan plans to construct industrial corridor in India Chennai: The Japanese government has proposed to construct an industrial corridor in south India and a senior official would visit here this month for signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), reports PTI quoting Hiroshima Prefecture...

Pak willing to engage with India to dismantle terror camps: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday said it is willing to engage constructively with India and collectively work to dismantle terror machines in response to New Delhi's call to stop supporting...

Obama: Terror safe-havens in Pakistan unacceptable NEW DELHI — President Barack Obama says U.S. efforts to dismantle al-Qaida must succeed on both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Speaking before India's parliament, Obama said he will insist to Pakistan's leaders that terrorist...

Chinese surprise: India now at par with P5 New Delhi: In a very significant strategic as well as diplomatic development, China on Monday upgraded its Ambassador to India Zhang Yan to the rank of vice-minister in the Chinese government. Clearly, China upgrading its mission in India to the...

Indian Army will hold joint exercises with the Royal Saudi Land Force in Saudi Arabia One of the most silent and understated positive outcomes of the India-US strategic partnership is the friendly nudge from Washington to New Delhi and Riyadh to join hands against global terrorism and...

$10bn just a blip, US sees $1trillion opportunity in 20 yrs in India NEW DELHI: The massive unemployment in the US, touching double digits, has put economics on top of the agenda for Barack Obama's visit, with 20 deals worth $10 billion being signed and, more important, estimated to create...