Fuel hike makes petrol cheaper than diesel in Goa
byPanaji: After the Friday hike in fuel prices by the central government, petrol is now cheaper than diesel in this western Indian state, known for…
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Politicians made capital out of Sarabjit’s death
byChandigarh: They were of no use to him when he was alive. But when Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh died after being beaten up inside…
Bad people gain if good don’t vote: Pakistan poll chief
byIslamabad, May 11 (IANS) “When good people do not vote, bad people benefit,” said Chief Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim after casting his vote…
Pakistanis brave terror threat, turn up to vote
byIslamabad: Pakistanis braved Taliban threats to turn up at polling stations today to decide the fate of 23,000 candidates, marking a democratic transition from…
Guatemala’s ex-dictator gets 80 years in jail
byGuatemala City, May 11 (IANS/EFE) Guatemala’s former strongman Efrain Rios Montt was convicted Friday of genocide and crimes against humanity and sentenced to 80…
Pakistan Army chief casts vote
byIslamabad, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Saturday cast his vote in Rawalpindi. General Kayani voted in the NA-54 constituency,…
Queues outside Pakistan polling stations
byIslamabad, May 11 (IANS) Queues formed outside polling stations in Pakistan Saturday, with voters eager to cast their ballot. Queues started forming before polling…
Indian-American lawmaker joins Sikh caucus
byWashington, May 11 (IANS) Ami Bera, the lone Indian-American lawmaker, has joined the newly formed American Sikh Congressional Caucus, saying he was solely motivated…
Vote for Pakistan: Malala Yousufzai
byIslamabad, May 11 (IANS) One vote can change Pakistan’s future and “it’s our right”, teen activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head…
No more important partner in Asia than India, says US
byWashington, May 11 (IANS) Describing India as its most important partner in Asia, the US says the growing convergence in interests and outlook has…