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Uganda attacks show Al Qaeda is still lethal

The deaths in the drone strikes of many Al Qaeda leaders such as its No 3 Sai'd al-Masri and Saleh-al-Somali from Somalia have not weakened the capability of Al Qaeda to plan and mount terrorist......

Uganda blast marks emergence of new terror group

Sunday's devastating bomb blast in Ugandan capital Kampala, which killed over 70 persons, including an American aid worker, has worried the United States, as it fears that the attack marks the......

Over 50 killed in Uganda World Cup final bombings

At least 74 people were killed by co-ordinated explosions while they were watching the Spain-Holland World Cup final in the Ugandan capital Kampala late Sunday night, emerging reports said.Many......

2 ethnic Indians held on terror charges back in SA

Two South Africans of Indian ethnic origin, who were arrested in Uganda as 'terror suspects', arrived home in Johannesburg on Friday following intervention by the government, which has now sought......

Idi Amin solution for Prabhakaran?

Providing LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran a ''safe haven'' abroad like Ugandan dictator Idi Amin "has been proposed for sometime", Sri Lanka has said while warning the elusive rebel leader that......

Apollo Hospitals plans facility in Africa

The Apollo group is planning to build a hospital in Africa in the next two years. Talks are also on with Tanzania, Uganda, Malta and Libya, said an official of the group.The Nigerian government has......

Essar takes 51% stake in Uganda, Congo telcos

The Ruias' Essar Group is to acquire a 51 per cent stake in the telecom operations of the Dhabi Group, an investment company led by Abu Dhabi's royal family, in Uganda and Congo for around $150......

Reliance to launch Uganda phone services

Reliance Communications, India's second-largest wireless operator, will launch phone services in Uganda by year-end, marking its first foray into international mobile phone markets.Reliance on......

RCom acquires Ugandan firm, to invest $500 mn

Reliance Communications (RCom) has acquired a Uganda-based telecommunications company, Anupam Global Soft. The acquisition will enable the Anil Ambani group company to foray into the African......

RCom buys African firm for $500 mn

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications on Thursday acquired Uganda-based Anupam Global Soft, a company holding service provider license, and announced an investment of about Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20......

Shimit Amin on Chak De! India

Born in Uganda, filmmaker Shimit Amin has dabbled in all forms of the craft, from sound to editing. His first film for Ram Gopal Varma productions, Ab Tak Chhappan, won him raves across India. Now,......

Namesake will make you cry

For the Saturday night world premiere of Namesake, director Mira Nair came dressed in a black Ugandan coat with colourful embroidery. Before the screening, she mentioned to a few people that she......

Mira Nair: I find Pakistan very alluring

Against the backdrop of the Boston bombing, The Reluctant Fundamentalist added poignancy as it explores influences that make people who love America turn against it. Mira Nair shares with......

Review: Machine Gun Preacher is a compelling film

Machine Gun Preacher is morally impassive and interesting, writes Shaikh Ayaz.A deep thread of religiosity and personal conflict arising out of faith binds Marc Forster's Machine Gun Preacher, a......

Rihanna bares all for Nivea

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Rihanna posed naked for a skin care brand.The Bajan chart star bared all for Nivea's 100 Years Skincare for Life......

Kiprop, Kipketer set course records to win Mumbai Marathon

Uganda's Jackson Kiprop won the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, setting a new course record of 2 hours, 09 minutes, 32 seconds. Running his first marathon, the 26-year-old......

PHOTOS: Debutant Kiprop reigns in Mumbai Marathon

Jackson Kiprop of Uganda and rookie Valentine Kipketer of Kenya set new course records on their way to the men and women's titles respectively in the $350,000 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai......

Fourteen Eritrean footballers disappear in Uganda

At least 14 members of the Eritrea soccer squad have disappeared in Uganda while playing in a regional tournament and may eventually claim asylum, Ugandan officials said. Eritrea is one of the......

Uganda's Kiprotich wins men's marathon

Stephen Kiprotich rounded a corner late in the race and simply took off. A surprise surge from a surprise winner. So swift and unexpected was his move that the runner from Uganda turned the last......

Kalmadi apologises to Ugandan officials

Commonwealth Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has apologised to the Ugandan team and the High Commissioner in India for the freak car accident at the Athletes' Village which led to......

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Q. Which Countries are MORE FRIENDLY WITH India ?
Anantharaman: A. more

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Q. Which country has declared a national holiday on Womens' Day?
Whizkid: A. 5.1.1 Afghanistan5.1.2 Bangladesh5.1.3 Bhutan5.1.4 Burma5.1.5 China5.1.6 Maldives5.1.7 Nepal5.1.8 Pakistan5.1.9 Sri Lanka5.2 AsiaPacific5.2.1 North...... more

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Q. Name the countries other than India where Konkani language is spoken?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. RUSSIA AND UGANDA more

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Uganda president ousts army boss amid dispute

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni fired his top military commander Friday, the ouster apparently linked to turmoil over Museveni's alleged plan to... ...

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UPDATE 1-Ugandan leader removes army chief named in succession plot claim

KAMPALA, May 24 (Reuters) - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has removed his head of the military Aronda Nyakairima, and moved him to a civilian... ...

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UN, WB conclude mission to Africa's lake region

The visit, which took place from May 22 to 24 and included extensive discussions with leaders of the three countries, follows the February signing... ...

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Daimler to use Chennai truck plant as export hub

German automobile giant Daimler owner of the luxury Mercedes Benz brand - is developing its Indian commercial vehicle operation as an export hub,... ...

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Daimler AG takes India ops global, to export under Fuso brand across 15 markets

Daimler, the world leader in commercial vehicles, on Thursday announced that its Indian operations — Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) —... ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/daimler-ag-takes-india-ops-global-to-export-under-fuso-brand-across-15-markets/1119877/

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