China briefs WHO on new bird flu
byBeijing, April 4 (IANS) China’s health authorities have promised transparency and cooperation to the World Health Organisation (WHO) over human infections from a new…
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Bank of Japan to further ease monetary policy
byTokyo, April 4 (IANS) Bank of Japan (BOJ) promised to continue monetary easing until it achieves the 2 percent inflation goal, said a report…
US service sector grows
byWashington, April 4 (IANS) US non-manufacturing sector expanded for the 39th straight month in March, but the sector grew at a slower pace than…
Rahul rubbishes speculation over PM post
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi Thursday rubbished speculation over him being a prime ministerial candidate, saying it was an irrelevant question. “It’s…
China-US mutual trust grows despite gaps, say envoy
byWashington, April 4 (IANS) There is growing mutual trust between China and the US, and China is firmly committed to seeking a new type…
Rahul says he won’t be PM candidate
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Thursday rubbished speculation that he may be the prime ministerial candidate in the next…
Rahul Gandhi says growth can only be inclusive
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday pitched for inclusive growth, saying whenever certain groups like women, tribals and Dalits…
Quake rocks Afghanistan
byHong Kong, April 4 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan Thursday, the US Geological Survey…
Jayaprada to return to Andhra politics
byHyderabad, April 4 (IANS) Planning a comeback to Andhra Pradesh politics, actress-turned-politician Jayaprada is keen to contest the Lok Sabha election from Rajahmundry, her…
US miffed at India’s local content requirement for telecom
byWashington, April 4 (IANS) The US has highlighted the growing use of local content requirements in several countries, including India, among key barriers faced…