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Pakistan Flag6 Pakistanis shot dead by Iranian guards

Islamabad, Jan 27:  Iranian border guards shot dead six Pakistanis and injured two more after they strayed across the border in southwestern Balochistan province, Pakistani officials said today. Iranian border guards opened fire at a group of Pakistanis in Chahbahar
Australian PM Julia Gillard being rushed to safety by her security guardsOz PM Gillard flees from Aborigines; leaves her shoe behind

Melbourne, Jan 27: Australian PM Julia Gillard was frightened by ingenuous agitators on Thursday, Jan 26 as she lurched through the raged crowd with the help of police squad, leaving behind one of her shoes.Though PM Gillard was not the
Pakistan insugencyPak: Rockets fired near Osama's house in Abbottabad

Abbottabad, Jan 27: Fresh tensions have erupted in Pakistan, when unknown assailants fired rocket propelled grenades at the military academy near Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan early Friday morning. Damages were reported with no casualties, the police confirmed.
Twtter logoTwitter 'to selectively censor tweets'

Washington, Jan 27: Twitter has announced that it can now selectively censor tweets on a country-by-country basis, a move which may augur well for India which reportedly urged social media websites to remove offensive contents.In its blog post, titled 'Tweets Must Flow',
Syrian protestSyria security forces kill 34 civilians: Rights group

Nicosia, Jan 26: Syrian security forces killed 34 civilians, including 10 children, in clashes across the country on Thursday a rights group said."The toll for the day has risen to 34 civilians killed by the security forces in several regions of Syria,
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza GilaniPakistan leaders greet India on Republic Day

Islamabad, Jan 26: Pakistan's top leadership greeted their Indian counterparts on the occasion of Republic Day, saying the two sides should work to resolve outstanding issues for the development of their people.In a message sent to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister
Pakistan flagPak SC issues notice to ISI and Military Intelligence chiefs

Islamabad, Jan 26: Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued notices to the heads of the ISI and the Military Intelligence besides other senior officials to explain the circumstances that led to the death of four men while allegedly in the custody of security
Indian diplomat Vijay NambiarNambiar appointed Ban Ki-moon's special adviser on Myanmar

United Nations, Jan 26: Veteran Indian diplomat Vijay Nambiar has been appointed as special adviser on Myanmar, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon announced on Thursday. Nambiar is currently Ban's Chief of Staff, a position he has held since 2007. "Nambiar expressed
Indian flag hoisted at Red FortIndians across the world celebrate Republic Day

Islamabad/Dubai, Jan 26: Indians worldwide soaked in the spirit of patriotism as they celebrated the Republic Day with fervour on Thursday, Jan 26 to mark 63 years since the establishment of the Indian constitution. At the Indian High Commission in the
USA flagUS seeks injunction against Ranbaxy

Washington, Jan 26: In an unprecedented move, the US Justice Department has sought a permanent injunction against Ranbaxy, a move that will require the Indian pharmaceutical major to make fundamental changes to its plants both in the US and India and would
Pakistan flagUnidentified gunmen kill 6 Shias in Pakistan

Islamabad, Jan 25: Six members of the minority Shia community, including three lawyers and a Federal Investigation Agency official, were shot dead on Wednesday by unidentified gunmen in two separate attacks in Pakistan. Three lawyers were killed and another injured
UK flagStay where you are, enrol for UK degree  

London, Jan 25: In view of the growing trend of students choosing to live in their own countries but enrolling for UK qualifications, the David Cameron government on Wednesday launched a major initiative to boost growth in this sector of higher education.In
Sri Lanka mapSri Lankan navy arrests 43 Indian fishermen

Colombo, Jan 25: At least 43 Indian fishermen have been arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly violating the international maritime boundary. The Navy spokesperson Kosala Warnakulasuriya said some 43 fishermen on board six trawlers were arrested last night off
TalibanAfghan Taliban share details of US talks with Pak

Islamabad, Jan 25: The Afghan Taliban have provided Pakistan the "functional blueprint" of their formal talks with US officials in Qatar, probably the first time that the militants have shared details of their parleys with American negotiators.The Afghan Taliban shared details of
NorwayChildren to be returned to Norway NRI couple after 7 months

New Delhi, Jan 25: After the heart wrenching wait for the children of the Norway based Indian NRI couple who were taken away by childcare workers in Norway, the case is finally coming to a closure. The Norway authorities have taken
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