Execution of two Indians put on hold in Kuwait
byNew Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The execution of two Indians – who were convicted in Kuwait for murdering a Sri Lankan – was put…
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Africa records incresed FDI in 2012, as global inflows fall: UNCTAD
byGeneva, June 26 (IANS) Confirming its promise as the prospect of the future, Africa defied global economic trends for 2012 to record a 5…
FDI inflows to India down 29 percent in 2012: UNCTAD
byGeneva, June 26 (IANS) Low investor sentiment, a slowing economy and high interest and inflation rates have dented India’s image as a preferred foreign…
Meghalaya rebel injured in jail scuffle
byShillong, June 26 (IANS) Jailed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) chief Champion R. Sangma was injured in a scuffle with four other inmates of…
Turkish Besiktas inks 3-year deal with Croat coach Bilic
byAnkara, June 26 (IANS) Croat coach Slaven Bilic signed a three-year deal with Turkish football club Besiktas Wednesday, despite a Union of European Football…
Out of work, Nadal’s coach Toni turns waiter at Wimbledon
byLondon, June 26 (IANS) After his protégé and former champion Rafael Nadal was ousted in the Wimbledon men’s singles first round, his coach and…
Azarenka, Nadal conqueror Darcis among 5 withdrawals at Wimbledon
byLondon, June 26 (IANS) Women’s singles No.2 seed Victoria Azarenka and Rafael Nadal’s conqueror Steve Darcis are among the five players who withdrew Wednesday…
Panchayat elections’ timing may change: Bengal poll panel
byKolkata, June 26 (IANS) The West Bengal State Election Commission Wednesday conceded the timing of the panchayat polls may change, but asserted that the…
Will sort out issues raised by Beni Prasad Verma: Congress
byNew Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Embarrassed over union minister Beni Prasad Verma’s remark that Congress leaders worked as the B team of the Samajwadi…
Delhi government gives Rs.5 crore for Himachal victims
byNew Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday granted Rs.5 crore for flood-affected victims in Himachal Pradesh. “The government has decided…