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September 26, 2009 7:51 PM

G-20 Summit global stimulus package for world economy

The G-20 Summit held at Pittsburgh has decided not to withdraw the global stimulus package for revival of the world economy hit by worst crisis since the Great Depression and to broad base the IMF by raising the voting rights of countries like India. In a statement issued at the end of the summit at...

September 26, 2009 7:50 PM

India seeks to normalise relationship with Pak says PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India seeks to normalise relationship with Pakistan but it should give up its mind set of using terror as an instrument of state policy against New Delhi. Speaking to media in Pittsburgh at the end of his two day visit, Dr.Singh India has supplied its mate...

September 26, 2009 7:49 PM

Non-proliferation and CTBT won’t affect Indo US Nuclear Deal

The United States on Saturday said India's position on non-proliferation and CTBT will not impact the nuclear deal between the two countries and expressed hope to move forward with the landmark agreement. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said the resolution t...

September 26, 2009 7:48 PM

Saudi Arabia measures to control Pandemic Swine Flu

In view of the Pandemic Swine Flu, Saudi Arabia has suggested that the elderly people, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases and children should postpone the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages this year for their own safety. In a health advisory issued by it the Saudi government has also advised that...

September 26, 2009 7:48 PM

Five killed in China Gold Mine Blast

In China, five people have been killed by toxic gas after a blasting for gold mining in the northern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The gold mine was operated by Linjin Mining Company in Chifeng City. The region's work safety supervision bureau said the cause of the accident is under further...

September 26, 2009 7:48 PM

Massive floods creates havoc in Philippines

In the Philippines, at least nine people were reported dead or missing in massive floods in the capital, Manila as a tropical storm lashed the eastern side of the country on Saturday. Two persons including a child were killed in a wall collapse in a suburb of Manila, while four children drowned in a...

September 26, 2009 7:47 PM

Dust Storm hits Australia

Sydney has been hit by red dust from Australia's red desert for the second time this week. The weather bureau said wild winds whipped up dust storms across Queensland and New South Wales overnight, bringing fresh clouds of grit from thousands of kilometres away. Forecaster Barry Hanstrum said s...

September 26, 2009 7:47 PM

Mass graves found in Colombia

In Colombia, two mass graves connected to the country's decades-long internal conflict have been found. Officials say one grave, containing the bodies of 17 peasants, was discovered in a ranch in the north-west belonging to a late far-right militia leader. The victims are believed to have been ...

September 26, 2009 2:44 PM

Spit and pay Rs 1000 in Pune

<br/>Spitting in public places in Pune can now cost you Rs 1000 with Pune Municipal Corporation announcing the increased fine in view of swine flu pandemic in the city. The corporation announced the hike from present 25 rupees to 1000 rupees with effect from today. <br/><br/...

September 26, 2009 2:41 PM

Pakistan puts off trial of seven suspects

A day ahead of a crucial meeting of Indo-Pak foreign ministers where investigations into the Mumbai terror attacks would be the focal point, an anti-terror court in Pakistan has put-off till October 3 the trial of seven suspects, including LeT operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi as the judge was o...

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