Hollande vows to boost employment, economy
byParis, March 29 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande has said that his priority is to tackle unemployment, the biggest headache for the Socialist government…
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UN chief disappointed at failure to adopt arms treaty
byUnited Nations, March 29 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday said that he is “deeply disappointed” at the failure of the final UN conference…
Top Indian space scientist honoured in the US
byBangalore: Top Indian space scientist U.R. Rao has been inducted into the Satellite Hall of Fame in Washington DC by the Society of Satellite Professionals…
US delegation meets Modi, praises Gujarat
byAhmedabad: A delegation from the US, including members of the House of Representatives and business leaders, Thursday met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and lauded…
Two Indian firms to build Ethiopian roads
byAddis Ababa: Two Indian companies have been awarded contracts worth over 2 billion Br (over $100 million) to build roads in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Roads Authority…
Sino-India ties: Xi keen to start from where Hu, Wen left
byDurban: The new Chinese leadership under President Xi Jinping has told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh it will continue to pursue the positive groundwork laid down…
Australia to withdraw most troops from Afghanistan
byCanberra: Most Australian troops in Afghanistan will return home and their main military base at Tarin Kowt in Afghanistan will be closed by the end…
Ford apologizes for offensive ad for its India-made car
byWashington: US auto major Ford and its ad agency WPP have apologized for offensive artwork depicting women tied up in the back of a Ford…
Special court to try Italian marines
byNew Delhi: The Delhi High Court has set up a special court for trial of the two Italian marines accused of killing two Kerala fishermen….
Defence Minister Confirmed the Helicopter Deal was Tainted
byKochi: (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony today confirmed that corruption had taken place in the controversial helicopter deal with Italian company AgustaWestland. He added that…