Bachmann proclaims herself ‘America’s Margaret Thatcher’ in White House campaign
Washington, Dec 31(ANI): The 2012 White House contender Michele Bachmann is projecting herself as “America’s Margaret Thatcher” ahead of the January 3aucuses.
Decline in infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu, Dec 31: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Nagrota-based 16th corps of Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant General A S Nandal, on Saturday said there has been a decline in infiltration attempts into India as compared to the previous years.
Argentine soccer star Messi named ambassador of native town Rosario
Buenos Aires, Dec 31(ANI): Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has been named “Rosario’s ambassador in the world” during a ceremony in his home town, which is about 300 kilometers away from Buenos Aires.
US Air Force buys new fastest, largest hunter-killer armed drone
Washington, Dec 31: The United States Air Force has purchased a new hunter-killer aircraft that is the fastest and largest armed drone in its fleet.
Five terrorists held in Pakistan
Islamabad, Dec 31: Five terrorists were Saturday arrested in a police operation in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, a media report said.
Himachal to have climate change centre
Shimla, Dec 31: Himachal Pradesh will have a centre to study climatic changes and their impact on environment, an official statement said here Saturday.
To whitewash India, Aussies must stop Sehwag and Tendulkar: Chappell
Sydney, Dec 31: Former Test captain Ian Chappell feels that if Australia can shut down Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar they can inflict a 4-0 whitewash on India like England did during the summer.
Democracy is best guarantor of internal security: PM
New Delhi, Dec 31: Democracy can often be frustrating, but it is also the greatest guarantor of internal security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday, reminding cynics and sceptics that ‘India’s democracy remains an inspiration to the world.’ In his New Year’s message to the people of the country, the prime minister agreed – with obvious reference to recent events and the government’s inability to push through key legislations, including that of the Lokpal – that ‘often democracy can be frustrating – both to those who are in government and to those who expect it to be more efficient, effective and humane.
Chinese coach to train Myanmar gymnasts
Yangon, Dec 31: Chinese gymnastics professional Yan Yunying is training Myanmar coaches and youths at a camp here to help the country develop the sport and get gold medals in the 27th South East Asian Games.
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