Report: Iran fires short-range missiles in Persian Gulf war games

Iran fires short-range missiles in Gulf war games

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s state television says the country has fired a series of missiles as part of an ongoing large-scale military maneuvers in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
The TV report Sunday said five ground-to-sea and sea-to-sea missiles were simultaneously fired.
It did not elaborate on the …. Read the original article  : Report: Iran fires short-range missiles in Persian Gulf war games.

Major air tragedy averted, Emirates plane safely lands in Kochi

KOCHI – A major air disaster was averted on Sunday morning when an Emirates aeroplane flying over Goa hit an air-pocket and landed safely at the Nedumbasserry International Airport in Kochi.

Passengers of the Emirates flight from Dubai to Kochi suffered anxious …. Read the original article  : here.

British troops in Afghanistan set to battle Taliban’s ‘Koran’ tactics

LONDON – The British troops in Afghanistan expect the Taliban to copy Al-Qaida tactics against them by making false claims that the forces have burned copies of the Koran and outraged local Muslims in other ways.

“We will see attempts at spectacular attacks. We will …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : British troops in Afghanistan set to battle Taliban’s ‘Koran’ tactics.

Indian government must evolve consensus over Kashmir, water issue: Qureshi

MULTAN – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that long pending issues with India, including river water sharing and Kashmir could not be resolved unless the Indian government brings a positive change in its attitude and evolves a consensus in this regard.

Interacting with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Indian government must evolve consensus over Kashmir, water issue: Qureshi.

Manipur’s Tribal Committee calls for shutdown to protest district council polls

IMPHAL – The Manipur Tribal Joint Action Committee on Sunday called for a 24-hour shutdown in all hill districts of the states from midnight in protest against the State Government’s proposal to hold elections to autonomous district councils.

In … Original article on : Manipur’s Tribal Committee calls for shutdown to protest district council polls.

Lakshmi Mittal stays at top of UK’s rich list, Anil Agarwal at 10th

London, Apr 25(ANI): Indian-born steel baron Lakshmi Mittal has topped The Sunday Times Rich List 2010, as his fortune doubled this year to 22.45 billion pounds, thanks to the recovery in steel markets.

Mittal claimed the spot for the sixth consecutive year with a 108 per cent surge in his business from 10.8 billion pounds in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lakshmi Mittal stays at top of UK’s rich list, Anil Agarwal at 10th.

Labour Party’s support declines to lowest level in last six months

London, Apr 25 (ANI): The ruling Labour Party’s support is declining to the lowest level in Britain in last six months, giving a fresh blow to the party’s election campaign, according to a new ICM poll.

The Conservatives are up two points on 35 per cent; the Liberal Democrats are up one on 31 per cent … Read more »».

Mumbai’s 26/11 target Trident-Oberoi Hotel reopens

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): The tower block of Mumbai’s Trident-Oberoi Hotel, one of the targets of 26/11 attacks, has reopened after a 40-million dollar renovation.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan reopened the hotel on Saturday.
The 550-room Trident, which brings in nearly a quarter of annual revenue of the Oberoi-owned East India Hotel Limited (EHL), was a …. Read the original article  : Mumbai’s 26/11 target Trident-Oberoi Hotel reopens.

Over 1.5 lakh people affected as flood situation worsens in Assam

Guwahati, Apr 25 (ANI): Over 1.5 lakh people have been affected as the flood situation in Assam worsened on Sunday with water level of Brahmaputra and its tributaries showing a rising trend.

The Assam Government has asked all its deputy commissioners to be on high alert.
Officials said that road communication to Arunachal Pradesh through Lakhimpur … Read more >>>.

Peace in India only because of Pak’s stern action against terrorists: Malik

Islamabad, Apr.25 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has rebuked India’s charge of Islamabad doing little against terror training camps being operated on its soil, saying had it been the case there would have been no peace in India.

Interacting with a visiting delegation of the Indian media here, Malik said India must recognise Pakistan’s actions …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Peace in India only because of Pak’s stern action against terrorists: Malik.

Two militants killed in Punjab encounter

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Apr 25 (ANI): Four people,including two militants were killed in an encounter in Punjab’s Gurdaspur District on Sunday morning.

Security forces also lost two of their men in the encounter.
According to the officials, the encounter took place near Ratarwan village under Narot Jaimal Singh Police Station area.
Ratarwan is over 50 kilometres from Pathankot, one …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Two militants killed in Punjab encounter.

Al-Qaida front group in Iraq declares in statement death of 2 top figures

Al-Qaida statement confirms death of 2 top figures

CAIRO – An al-Qaida front group in Iraq declared in a statement posted on the Internet Sunday that its two top figures have been killed.
The statement by the Islamic State of Iraq provided the first confirmation from the terror network of the April 19 claim by the Iraqi …. Original article  : Al-Qaida front group in Iraq declares in statement death of 2 top figures.

British Govt. apologises to Pope over launching Papal-branded condoms gaffe

London, Apr 25 (ANI): The British Government has apologised to the Pope for suggesting that he should bless a gay marriage and even launch Papal-branded condoms.

The shocking proposals were contained in official documents drawn up earlier this month by civil servants that mocked the Pope’s forthcoming visit to Britain in September.
The ideas, included in a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mere leads, not sufficient evidence provided by India against Saeed: Pak

Islamabad, Apr.25 (ANI): Despite India providing extensive evidence regarding the Jamaat-ud-Daawa (JuD) chief Hafeez Mohammed Saeed’s direct involvement in the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Pakistan continues to blame New Delhi for not furnishing enough details against the 26/11 mastermind.

Talking to media persons following his meeting with Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal, Interior Minister Rehman …. Source  : Mere leads, not sufficient evidence provided by India against Saeed: Pak.

People in Gorakhpur offer prayers to cure chicken pox

GORAKHPUR – Locals in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur District are flocking a temple to offer prayers to a Hindu deity as they believe the wrath of the Goddess has led to an outbreak of chickenpox in the region.

The disease has affected one person in each family of Chargavaan Block, but locals are not undergoing any treatment.
Instead, … Read more : People in Gorakhpur offer prayers to cure chicken pox.

Leh region receives fresh snowfall, locals fear crop damage

LEH – Leh region of Jammu and Kashmir has received light to moderate snowfall on its higher reaches.

The snowfall started at around 1 pm on Saturday and lasted for several hours.
Snowfall also lashed other high altitude areas of the region including Kargil, Changthang, Zangskar and Nubra valley.
It disturbed the normal life besides affecting road and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Leh region receives fresh snowfall, locals fear crop damage.

Two army vehicles torched in Kashmir

SHOPIAN – Angry protesters at Keller area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir have torched two army vehicles after a person was killed during an encounter with security forces.

The incident took place on Saturday morning.
Troops had laid a cordon at Chewan Keller village after receiving information about movement of militants.
“At 4.15 in the morning …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Two army vehicles torched in Kashmir.

1995 ‘Oklahoma Bombing’ spurred dramatic increase in terrorism in U.S

WASHINGTON – A University of Maryland research has revealed that the fatal bomb attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City fifteen years go, marked the beginning of a dramatic increase in terrorism in the United States.

“Since Timothy McVeigh’s fatal bombing in 1995, individual attacks have increased nearly seven-fold, representing about …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pakistani TV channels off air in Jammu

JAMMU – The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have asked cable operators here to take Pakistani television channels off air as they do not have permission to broadcast these channels.

The notices to ban broadcasting of channels like Pakistan TV, Geo TV and Dawn News were issued Saturday evening. The cable operators were told to stop … Read more »».

Why the old and retired love living in Agra (Letter from Agra)

AGRA – The city of the Taj that revels in the cosmopolitan legacy of the Mughals and the British has become the favourite destination of many senior citizens and retirees who prefer to spend their sunset years in Agra’s peace and comfort.

Besides being a prominent destination on the world tourism map and being close to … Read : Why the old and retired love living in Agra (Letter from Agra).