NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over his health as his protest entered ninth day, Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he could fast for another nine days. "My fast has entered the ninth day. Nothing will happen to me. I can fast for another nine days. We will fight together," he told the gathering at Ramlila Ma

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URUMQI (Friday, 05 August 2011 16:48) - Amid fresh arrests, restrictions on fasting and prayers at mosques, Uighur Muslims are suffering under the latest episode of Chinese government crackdown on their ethnic minority in the northwestern region of Xinjiang. "If any religious figure discusses Ramad

Sydney - 21 August 2011 (AP): A series of earthquakes struck off theSouth Pacificisland nation ofVanuatuon Sunday, causing minor damage, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. Local tsunami advisories were issued but later lifted, and no tsunami was recorded.The US Geological Survey said a

Mumbai/Dubai - 21 August 2011 (Reuters): Somali pirates hijacked a chemical-oil tanker with 21 Indian sailors on board on Saturday from near an Omani port, although the exact location was unconfirmed.India's Directorate General of Shipping said the Fairchem Bogey, managed by Mumbai-basedAnglo-Easter

Bhatkal - 21 August 2011: Large number of people turned out on Bhatkal streets supporting Anna Hazare, who is fasting at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi against large scale corruption in the country and strong Lokpal Bill. The protesters, after rallying through several streets including Shamsuddin circl

Bhatkal - 21 August 2011: Students of Govt Degree College under the banner of ABVP staged strong protest in-front of Assistant Commissioner's office and submitted memorandum to Bhatkal AC, Mr Raju Moger demanding immediate construction of new college building, which is presently running in an old mu

New Delhi - 19 August 2011 (PTI): Gold climbed to an all-time high of Rs 28,150 per 10 grams in the national capital today, posting its biggest-ever single day gain of Rs 1,310 amid frantic buying triggered by robust demand in global markets. The trading sentiment at home was bolstered by gol

Kolkata - 19 August 2011 (IANS): The West Bengal government, along with the opposition parties of the state, Friday unanimously decided to rename West Bengal as Paschim Banga, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. "It has been unanimously decided by the state government and all the political par

New Delhi - 19 August 2011: The rain came down hard as Anna Hazare took centrestage at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi to formally launch his mass-protest against corruption. 2000 people had spent the morning waiting to receive him as he made his way over from Tihar Jail atop a truck.

Bhatkal - 19 August 2011: Bhatkal Taluka Working Journalist Association yesterday staged protest in-front of Assistant Commissioner's office and submitted a memorandum to the Bhatkal AC, Mr Raju Moger supporting Anna Hazare's movement against corruption and for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill. On this occa

New Delhi - 18 August 2011 (PTI): Team Anna on Thursday said theRamlila MaidanwhereAnna Hazarewas to carry out his fast was not in suitable condition."In view of conditions at Ramlila Maidan, Anna Hazare will reach the place tomorrow," civil society memberArvind Kejriwalsaid.Kejriwal, a close aide o

Doha - 18 August 2011: Indian community in Qatar celebrated India's 65th Independence Day here in Doha, Qatar. On this occasion large number of Indians including Indian Ambassador, Ms Deepa Gopalan participated in the event and while addressing the gathering she expressed deep concern over the corru

Mumbai - 18 August 2011 (Reuters): The Indian rupee slid to a more than 6-month low on Thursday, dragged by strong dollar demand from oil importers and weak local shares, with losses in Asian currencies also weighing. At 11:13 a.m. (0543 GMT), the partially convertible rupee was at 45.6150/6

Kozhikkode: Protest mounts against Kerala police decision to allow RSS to have weapon wielding parades in various parts of Kerala on Independence Day, while all programmes including Freedom Parade by Popular Front were banned. It was in seven districts RSS volunteers in their Khaki shorts and white

New Delhi - 17 August 2011 (PTI): Bharti Enterprises group firm Beetel Teletech today unveiled its tablet PC -- Beetel Magiq -- priced at Rs 9,999, further heating up the tab market in the country. The Android-based device has a 7-inch screen, 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, 2 mega pixel front an

Bhatkal - 17 August 2011: A condolence meet was held here at Masjid Yusuf to pay tributes to late Ruknuddin Musaddiq, ex-president of Yusuf Masjid Committee who passed away recently. Speaking on this occasion, Moulana Iqbal Naite Nadvi highlighted the good work of late Musaddique and delivered a com

New Delhi - 17 August 2011 (PTI): The standoff in Tihar Jail is likely to be over withAnna Hazareset to come out of the prison after a night-long protest demanding that he be allowed to launch his indefinite strike from a venue of his choice in the capital.Hazare, who was ordered to be released on T