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AP: RTI activists slam selection of RTI Commission


Finding fault with selection of Information Commissioners in Andhra Pradesh, RTI activists have urg...
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China to send official to Iran for nuclear talks

China to send official to Iran for nuclear talks


Iran`s nuclear program has spurred tensions between Tehran and the West and led to new European Unio...
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Indonesia to study any barter approach from Iran

Indonesia to study any barter approach from Iran


Western sanctions have hurt Iran`s ability to pay for imported food and barter might help Tehran to ...
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Iran adds 2 submarines to naval fleet: Report

Iran adds 2 submarines to naval fleet: Report


Iran is believed to have about 12 light and three Russian-made submarines in its fleet, but it does ...
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UP polls semi-final for Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi


Team Anna member Kiran Bedi said that UP Assembly polls are the "semi-final" for Jan Lokpal Bill, w...
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‘Israel`s stance on Iran could be catastrophic’

‘Israel`s stance on Iran could be catastrophic’


Israel and much of the international community believe that Iran`s nuclear enrichment programme mask...
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Ahmadinejad seeks rebound in Iranian elections

Ahmadinejad seeks rebound in Iranian elections


Ahmadinejad`s supporters are favouring stealth tactics for the first vote since the chaos after the ...
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AP seeks central assistance to tackle drought


Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday sought liberal assistance from the ...
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South Africa`s close ties to Iran under scrutiny

South Africa`s close ties to Iran under scrutiny


A South African energy and chemicals company is reviewing investments in Iran.
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‘US sanctions won`t affect India-Iran rice trade’

‘US sanctions won`t affect India-Iran rice trade’


The Indo-Iran rice trade would not be "sanctioned" under the American curbs on Tehran as food and m...
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Iran shrugs off latest US sanctions

Iran shrugs off latest US sanctions


Iran castigated its US adversary on Tuesday over new financial measures to disrupt Iranian commerce,...
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`No contradiction in India`s ties with Iran, US`


Despite the US imposing fresh sanctions on Iran, India has made it clear that it will continue to bu...
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Iran calls new US sanctions `psychological war`

Iran calls new US sanctions `psychological war`


A Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran`s central bank has no financial transactions with the US and ...
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Stop `chitchat` about Iran: Netanyahu to cabinet

Stop `chitchat` about Iran: Netanyahu to cabinet


Israeli political, military leaders have been increasingly candid recently on the issue of action ag...
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Iran arrests several on links to BBC Farsi service

Iran arrests several on links to BBC Farsi service


Tehran has accused the BBC of operating as a cover for British intelligence and of hosting Iranian d...
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Obama orders blocking of Iranian properties

Obama orders blocking of Iranian properties


Obama said he has determined that there are deficiencies in Iran`s anti-money laundering regime.
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US levies new sanctions on Iran`s Central Bank

US levies new sanctions on Iran`s Central Bank


President Barack Obama is ordering new U.S. sanctions on the government of Iran, including the Centr...
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Three new ministers join Reddy Cabinet in AP


The ministry of AP Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy was on Monday expanded with the induction of t...
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Ready with all options on Iran: Obama

Ready with all options on Iran: Obama


Obama said the US has a "very good estimate" of when Iran could complete work on a nuclear weapon.
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Iran Navy rescues tanker from pirates: Report

Iran Navy rescues tanker from pirates: Report


From time to time, Iran announces the rescue of Iranian and other vessels from pirate attacks.
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After Barbie, Simpson dolls join Iran ban list

After Barbie, Simpson dolls join Iran ban list


The Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults took the decision to blo...
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Cabinet expansion in Andhra Pradesh today

Cabinet expansion in Andhra Pradesh today


An expansion of the Andhra Pradesh cabinet of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy would take place M...
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Iran to launch new generation of satellites

Iran to launch new generation of satellites


Iran is planning to send a new generation of satellites into orbit to mark the 33rd anniversary of t...
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German reporter `beaten` in Iran prison

German reporter `beaten` in Iran prison


Marcus Hellwig and German photographer Jens Koch had entered Iran on tourist visas and were detained...
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It’s risky to attack Iran: Obama

It’s risky to attack Iran: Obama


Barack Obama said he did not believe Iran had the "intentions or capabilities" to attack the United ...
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Iran vows to hit any country that stages attack

Iran vows to hit any country that stages attack


The US and Israel, Iran`s arch enemies, have not ruled out a military strike against the country if ...
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Sanctions-hit Iran turns increasingly to Asia

Sanctions-hit Iran turns increasingly to Asia


Iran exports more than 70 percent of its oil to Asian markets, in particular China, India, Japan and...
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Israel `plans attack on Iran within months`

Israel `plans attack on Iran within months`


Israel fears that Iran is fast approaching a point at which a limited military strike no longer woul...
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No military action against Iran: German FM

No military action against Iran: German FM


Germany`s foreign minister says Europe is determined to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
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`Iran will cut oil exports to European countries`

`Iran will cut oil exports to European countries`


The EU accounted for 25 percent of Iranian crude oil sales in the third quarter of 2011.
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Iran begins new military exercises in south

Iran begins new military exercises in south


Western navies, meanwhile, have boosted their presence in the Gulf led by the American aircraft carr...
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Obama to host Cameron at White House in March

Obama to host Cameron at White House in March


The meeting scheduled for March 13-14 will also include discussions on an array of global issues, in...
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Kiran Reddy to meet top leaders in Delhi today


Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will meet top leaders at the Centre on Saturday.
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Iran to set up space launch base

Iran to set up space launch base


Iran plans to establish a national satellite launch base in the southeast of the country, adjacent t...
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Iran denies planning attacks on US

Iran denies planning attacks on US


In written remarks to senators, James Clapper said Iran might be more willing now to carry out attac...
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‘Iran `detaining` relatives of journalists’

‘Iran `detaining` relatives of journalists’


The Iranian government has arrested relatives of Persian-language journalists working abroad for t...
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Pressure must stay on Iran: Leon Panetta

Pressure must stay on Iran: Leon Panetta


If Iran does not change course, the US is "prepared to respond if we have to", Panetta said.
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Iran launches small satellite into orbit

Iran launches small satellite into orbit


Iran successfully launched a new small satellite into orbit.
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`Iran will respond to any oil, military threats`

`Iran will respond to any oil, military threats`


Iran has its `own threats` to respond to any military attack or sanctions against its oil exports, ...
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Threatening us will harm America, warns Iran

Threatening us will harm America, warns Iran


Iran`s Supreme Leader said the Islamic Republic would not yield to international pressure to abandon...
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China blocks rights lawyer from meeting Merkel

China blocks rights lawyer from meeting Merkel


German diplomats from the embassy in Beijing had invited Mo Shaoping to a dinner with Angela Merkel.
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Iran reports launch of small satellite into orbit

Iran reports launch of small satellite into orbit


Iran successfully launched a new small satellite into orbit early Friday, state media reported, the ...
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China intensifies criticism of sanctions on Iran

China intensifies criticism of sanctions on Iran


A top Chinese newspaper said tensions over Iran`s nuclear program could stifle the global economic r...
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Iran to double defence budget

Iran to double defence budget


Defence spending will be increased 127 percent and more money will be allocated for scientific resea...
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Iran has material for 4 nuclear bombs: Israeli Gen

Iran has material for 4 nuclear bombs: Israeli Gen


Iran has enough radioactive material to produce four nuclear bombs, Israel`s chief of military int...
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`Attack on Iran could trigger war in Middle East`

`Attack on Iran could trigger war in Middle East`


Former Israeli defence chief Lt-Gen Amnon Lipkin-Shahak said that a premature attack on Tehran could...
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Israeli commando unit to target Iran N-programme

Israeli commando unit to target Iran N-programme


An elite unit of Israeli commandos called the ‘Depth Corps’ has reportedly been created to stop Iran...
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IAEA, Iran to meet again after

IAEA, Iran to meet again after "good" talks


A senior UN nuclear expert on Wednesday announced plans to revisit Tehran soon after a "good trip".
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`UN team did not visit Iran`s nuclear sites`

`UN team did not visit Iran`s nuclear sites`


Visiting UN inspectors did not visit any of the country`s nuclear sites, Iran`s official news agenc...
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Mossad chief in US for Iran talks: Report

Mossad chief in US for Iran talks: Report


The head of Israel`s intelligence service, Tamir Pardo, is in Washington for talks about a possible...
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