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India to help replicate Project Tiger in Russia, China

India to help replicate Project Tiger in Russia, China


Six countries, including Russia and China, have sought India`s help to replicate Project Tiger.

Govt to set up women shelter homes in 17 countries


The government has decided to set up shelter homes for Indian women in distress in 17 countries, mos...

PM to visit Puducherry on June 30


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would inaugurate the Madanjeet Singh Institute of South East Asian Reg...
`Asia-Pacific countries must respond to climate change`

`Asia-Pacific countries must respond to climate change`


Observing that the Asia-Pacific region has some of the world`s fastest-growing cities, the report sa...

‘South Asian countries need to work on terror’


India has pitched for more collective efforts by countries in South Asia to confront terrorism.
Gulf countries meet in Istanbul

Gulf countries meet in Istanbul


Foreign ministers of six Gulf countries are meeting in Istanbul to explore new ways of cooperation w...

Countries should protect human rights: India


India has said UN member countries should fulfil their obligations to protect human rights and elimi...
Iran warns Gulf countries not to replace its oil

Iran warns Gulf countries not to replace its oil


EU countries have agreed in principle to embargo imports of Iranian as part of the latest efforts to...
Memogate: ‘Pasha didn’t visit Arab countries’

Memogate: ‘Pasha didn’t visit Arab countries’


The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has denied the Director General Ahmad Shuja Pasha’s visit...
Soon, $100 sewage disposal system

Soon, $100 sewage disposal system


It will not only dispose off waste but also work without using any electricity or additional energy ...
UK riots: Rioters came from 44 foreign countries

UK riots: Rioters came from 44 foreign countries


Nationally, police forces arrested over 4,000 people, with 2,952 suspects held in London.

`Need for effective coop among Eurasian countries`


Governor said the situation in the past decades in our neighbourhood has adversely impacted the deve...
Arab League stops short of suspending Syria

Arab League stops short of suspending Syria


Gulf countries seeking to suspend Syria`s membership to the Arab League failed to gain enough suppor...
Collective steps needed to tackle terror: Malik

Collective steps needed to tackle terror: Malik


Rehman Malik said Pak, Afghanistan and India are facing the same problem of terrorism collectively.
India ‘worst affected’ if an asteroid strikes

India ‘worst affected’ if an asteroid strikes


Scientists at Southampton University have revealed the names of the countries most likely to suffer ...

Commonwealth countries discuss compulsory voting


The Commonwealth Network of National Election Management Bodies discussed ways to increase voters` p...

African countries support India`s bid for permanent UNSC seat


African countries today came out in support of India becoming a permanent member of the UN Securit...
India`s neighbourhood troubled: Chidambaram

India`s neighbourhood troubled: Chidambaram


Home Minister P Chidambaram said countries in the region had govts that were "extremely fragile".
`India ranked third worst on mother care`

`India ranked third worst on mother care`


Maternal health is still too low on India`s priority list.
Dozens of countries curbing the press freedom: Obama

Dozens of countries curbing the press freedom: Obama


Citing the examples of China and Iran, US President Barack Obama said that dozens of countries con...
Oral cancer cases higher in developing countries

Oral cancer cases higher in developing countries


Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer reported globally.
Syria denies wrongdoing, blames foreign countries

Syria denies wrongdoing, blames foreign countries


HRW had said Syrian forces prevented the ambulances from helping the injured.

PM for freedom to countries to pick their path to development


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh emphasised that differences should be resolved through peaceful di...
Arab countries on the sidelines in Libya campaign

Arab countries on the sidelines in Libya campaign


America`s NATO allies shoulder a greater share of the air war in Libya.
Indian vaccine to save 250 million lives in Africa

Indian vaccine to save 250 million lives in Africa


MenAfriVac has been produced by Serum Institute of India and is to be administered to African nation...
Top US official travelling to Gulf countries

Top US official travelling to Gulf countries


Jeffrey Feltman will travel to the Middle East in view of the series of uprisings in the region.
Why dengue is a threat to urban population

Why dengue is a threat to urban population


Link between poverty and water-related diseases like dengue fever may be at the root of the problem.
Implement Cancun accords, demand LDCs

Implement Cancun accords, demand LDCs


The LCDs called for immediate disbursement of funds to deal with the impact of climate change.

India announces additional aid to Least Developed Countries


India on Friday announced additional assistance to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) which included e...

India to host ministers from LDC countries


India is expected to announce a slew of concessions for the Least Developed Countries from Africa an...

EC may support countries in improving election management


The Election Commission on Tuesday expressed its readiness to support Commonwealth nations, especi...
Winds of Change

Winds of Change


The Tunisian revolution may herald the beginning of the end for autocratic Arab leaders.
World Bank says $49.3 bn pledged to help poorest

World Bank says $49.3 bn pledged to help poorest


Pledges will help lift 79 states out of poverty through interest-free funds.
BASIC nations happy with Cancun texts: Ramesh

BASIC nations happy with Cancun texts: Ramesh


The BASIC countries are a bloc of 4 large developing nations Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
Nepal lifts ban on women working in Gulf countries

Nepal lifts ban on women working in Gulf countries


Nepal has lifted a ban on women travelling to Gulf countries to work and introduced new rules design...
`Twofold jump in no. of poor countries in 40 yrs`

`Twofold jump in no. of poor countries in 40 yrs`


UN says number of people living in extreme poverty has also grown two-fold.

Ansari favours `Look West` policy focusing on Gulf region


Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday said India should `Look West` focusing on the Gulf countries...

Terror groups having training camps in neighbouring countries


A number of terrorist groups have training facilities in neighbouring countries including Pakistan, ...

Relationship with Asian countries not at the expense of Europe


Hours before US President Barack Obama embarked on his four-nation Asia trip, the White House assert...
‘Asia linking-up to neutralise China`

‘Asia linking-up to neutralise China`


India is promoting itself throughout the Asian region as a counter-weight to China.
Countries argue over how to save forests

Countries argue over how to save forests


One hectare of a tropical forest yields us benefits worth $6,120 every year, far more than gained by...
Pakistan set to be one of most corrupt countries

Pakistan set to be one of most corrupt countries


Pakistan surpassed several corrupt nations in a global watchlist last year.
Iran wants banks in Muslim countries to avert sanctions: US

Iran wants banks in Muslim countries to avert sanctions: US


The West fears Iran is secretly trying to build a nuclear bomb.
Other countries using Nobel Peace Prize to attack us: China

Other countries using Nobel Peace Prize to attack us: China


China held Norwegian govt responsible for the "erroneous" decision of the Nobel Committee to name ja...
What is worrying Osama: Climate change, floods

What is worrying Osama: Climate change, floods


Osama expresses concern about global climate change and flooding in Pakistan.

Saudi Arabia offers six-month amnesty to foreigners


Saudi Arabia has announced a six-month amnesty for hundreds of illegal foreigners overstaying their ...

Hunger costs poor nations $450 bn a yr: ActionAid


As the world leaders prepare for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) review meeting next week, a...

India ranks 77 in best countries for business


Despite the second highest growth in the world among major economies in 2009, India ranks 77 in Forb...
Drug costs would push millions more into poverty: Study

Drug costs would push millions more into poverty: Study


Study show the much greater impoverishing effect of branded drugs in poor countries.

60 countries pitch in $700 mn for flood-hit Pakistan


More than 60 countries have committed over USD 700 million in aid for Pakistan in contrary to beli...