Police arrest Tibetan protestors in DelhiOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Over 20 Tibetans demonstrators were arrested for protesting in front of the Chinese embassy here on Thursday on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The protesters claimed that life in Tibet remains a day-to-day struggle to protect their culture and livelihood from Chinese tyranny.
Chinese envoy meets MEA officialsSeptember 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Amid media reports of rising tensions between New Delhi and Beijing, Chinese Ambassador to India Zhang Yan met officials of Ministry of External Affairs in South Block on Thursday, sources have said. The Chinese Ambassador reportedly sought the meeting and no demarche or summon was issued by the Indian Foreign Ministry.
Pakistan deliberately stifling 26/11 investigation: ChidambaramSeptember 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Home Minister P. Chidamabaram has accused Pakistan of deliberately holding back investigations into the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks despite concrete evidence against the conspirators being presented to Islamabad linking Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed to the carnage that killed over 170 people.
Chinese man walks 400km to win back ex-girlfriend's heart!September 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Chinese man walked more than 400 kms in an attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend's heart, but failed to make an impression. After breaking up with his girlfriend following a four-year relationship, the man realized he couldn't live without her.
General Kapoor confirms Chinese intrusion in Ladakh, but says same as last yearAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Monday admitted that there has been Chinese incursion in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. "There has been one intrusion of the Chinese helicopter some time back," General Deepak Kapoor said.
Several Chinese incursions in past few months: Indian ArmyAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - There have been several border violations by Chinese troops in the past few months, including an incursion by a helicopter, but they are of not much concern as they are largely inadvertent, Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor said Monday. "There have been several violations and one incursion by a Chinese helicopter in past few months.
Chinese man can't find wife after 200 dates!August 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A man in China is desperate as he can't find a wife for himself after going out on almost 200 dates. Li Hao, of Qingdao, Shandong province, worked in his autobody shop after passing out from college, so couldn't find himself time to date.
Cuba accuses Spain of 'veiled attack' through Delhi art showJuly 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A month-long exhibition of paintings by eminent Cuban novelist, dramatist and artist Severo Sarduy brought to the capital by the Spanish embassy Saturday has ruffled the Cuban government, which alleges that the exhibition is "launching a veiled attack on Cuba through its catalogue". Cuban Ambassador to India Miguel Angel Ramirez Ramos protested the "contents in the catalogue which touched upon of the humiliation writer-painter Sarduy suffered under the totalitarian regime in Cuba".
Candidates go for `auspicious' datesMarch 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Many candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress in Chhattisgarh have ignored the advice of their parties about the dates of filing nomination papers. They'd rather settle for 'auspicious' timings!
In Chhattisgarh, filing of nominations began March 23 and the last date is March 30.
China prefers talks with India to settle toys ban issueMarch 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - China can drag India to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the ban on Chinese toys here, but 'we believe in resolving the issue through talks', a Chinese minister said here Thursday. 'We can go to international agencies over this issue.
Revised IPL schedule to be announced on TuesdayMarch 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Premier League (IPL) will announce its revised schedule for the second session of the tournament on Tuesday. IPL commissioner Lalit Modi will announce the schedule in Mumbai.
Lok Sabha poll dates todayMarch 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections Monday afternoon. A meeting of the three-member commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner N.
Reports on election dates speculative: poll panelFebruary 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission Tuesday termed as speculative media reports that it would announce the schedule of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections this weekend. 'I don't have any information.
New dates for WIFW, clash with DFW still onFebruary 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After changing their venue, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) has also changed the dates of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) that was earlier scheduled from March 20-24. Even though the dates have been advanced and now this business-to-business event will take place from March 18-23 at the Intercontinental Eros, Nehru Place, the dates still clash with Delhi Fashion week (DFW) scheduled from March 19-24.
Elections will impact IPL, says ModiFebruary 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The country's general elections, which are likely to be held sometime between April 8 and May 15, will take a toll on the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), top league official said. IPL commissioner Lalit Modi told reporters Monday that the dates for the tournament were announced before the general elections were set and it has put the league in a difficult situation.
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