Mohammed Mursi was sworn in on Saturday as Egypt's first freely elected President, bringing his Muslim Brotherhood to power after 84 years of struggle, even as the military seemed determined to retain control. Mursi, who was the winner of the presidential run-off, was officially sworn in before Egypt's High Constitutional Court as Egypt's first civilian president.
'Police officers should be selected on merit and not on the basis of who is close to the political party in power.'
US Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, and considered the GOP's foreign policy guru, Wednesday took to the Senate floor to defend nasty and unproven accusations by a coterie of right-wing House Republicans often referred to as the 'lunatic fringe' of the Party, that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's South Asian American Deputy Chief of Staff, Huma Abedin was part of a conspiracy by the Muslim Brotherhood to infiltrate the US government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has always taken care of the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils and 'consistently' flagged the issue of their rights with the leaders in the island nation.
As Egyptian President-elect Mohammed Mursi began consultations to form a national reconciliation government, a youth group has launched a website called 'Mursi Meter' to monitor the performance of the Islamist leader.
Nawab Mir Jafar Abdullah, direct descendent of Nawab Asaf ud Daula, speaks on Lucknow's past, present and future, in a conversation with Saisuresh Sivaswamy
Sources said the parties have sought settlement under the provisions of The Places of Worship Act, 1991 which provides that no dispute with regard to any mosque or other religious places, which have been constructed after demolition of temples and are existing as in 1947, would be raised in a court of law.
Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was blind in one eye since an accident during his youth and was a one-time member of the Muslim Brotherhood, his successor has claimed in a new video tribute to the terror mastermind.
'I have learnt from Guru Nanakji that we all must live in harmony and brotherhood and have concern for others.'
The 39ft x 27ft envelop was made in a period of ten days last month by a group of 24 students belonging to the faculties of Fine Arts, Engineering, Architecture and Law, a varsity official said
Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.
Modi cited experts' advice to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of the deadly virus.
Midnight tolling of bells, decked up Christmas trees, long row of candles and carols sung in unison marked Christmas celebration across the country, as the faithful thronged churches to offer prayers and exchange gifts.
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'BJP leaders are trying to save their lives in Punjab.'
His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).
Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's detention was extended by 15 days by a court in Cairo on charges that the Islamist leader conspired with Palestinian militant group Hamas during the country's 2011 uprising.
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Congress President Sonia Gandhi asked Telangana leaders to maintain "restraint, brotherhood and cordial relations" with people of Andhra and Rayalaseema regions as the process started for creation of a separate state.
In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.
Here's a look at some of Bollywood's famous cousin jodis of the moment:
Senior Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela on Saturday began his counter-fast against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's three-day fast in Ahmedabad. Vaghela began his fast on Saturday morning to protest the BJP-led Gujarat government's policies and approach towards the common man. In the exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Krishna Shah, he takes on the Modi-led government in the state.
After handing over a thumping victory to Islamists in the first round, Egyptians on Wednesday headed for a second phase of parliamentary polls to decide the future of nine governorates, with the liberals hoping to make an impact this time. About 18 million Egyptians head to polling booths for the voting that would take place over two days and a run-off being held a week later
A huge explosion on Friday hit the police headquarters in the Egyptian capital, killing three persons and wounding 40 others.
Egypt on Tuesday denounced as "negative, biased and ignorant" a report by Human Rights Watch that blamed the government for the mass killing of protesters in Cairo a year ago.
The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
'We have been cheated. We are trying to bring Article 370 back'
Egypt's government and opposition have agreed to set up a committee to study constitutional reform, state television said on Sunday evening, after days of protests calling for President Hosni Mubarak to quit. This is looked at as the first significant step towards a peaceful political transition in the nation.
He said India was planning to build projects on three rivers flowing into Pakistan to use its share of water.
The six-time independent legislator said though he would be labelled anti-Dalit, he is only talking about equality.
Rahul and Priyanka paid tributes to the slain soldier. They were also seen consoling the members of the bereaved family.
Police said some "unsubstantiated reports" of tension in southeast and west districts were circulated on social media.
Indian Ambassador to Egypt Chinmaya Gharekhan, a former special envoy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for West Asia, tells Sheela Bhatt that India should welcome the changes taking place in Egypt and it should not be doubting the Muslim Brotherhood at all.
He was awarded the Amir Amanullah Khan Award by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani after the inauguration of the landmark Afghan-India Friendship Dam.
'I came here to witness the historic message this oath-taking ceremony has sent to the nation and Maharashtra.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the recent Gujarat violence over the quota issue had upset the entire nation and asked the people to work together to resolve all problems through development.
'I am confident that we will achieve something big for the country through this'
A top aide of embattled Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday said a military coup was underway in the country, with a travel ban being slapped on the Islamist leader after he refused to quit following the end of a 48-hour army deadline for him to meet people's demands.
The Delhi government also advised all private schools to remain closed on November 9 as a precautionary measure in view of the verdict.
Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he is "fed up" and wants to quit but fears that the nation will "sink in chaos" if he steps down.
