http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:16:46 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:16:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_the-syrian-oppositions-great-mistake_1648051 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_the-syrian-oppositions-great-mistake_1648051 The Baathists know how to destroy armed resistance. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unrest-in-maldives-can-help-islamic-radicals-feels-india_1648088 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unrest-in-maldives-can-help-islamic-radicals-feels-india_1648088 India feels the political parties of the country needed to sort out their issues through discussions rather than agitations. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-risks-civil-war-sanctions-pointless-turkey_1648016 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-risks-civil-war-sanctions-pointless-turkey_1648016 President Bashar al-Assad still has support from Syria's middle class and the opposition is fragmented, Turkey's ambassador to the European Union has warned. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_chinese-espionage-cases-touch-dupont-motorola_1647987 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_chinese-espionage-cases-touch-dupont-motorola_1647987 US prosecutors expanded a criminal case over the alleged theft of industrial secrets from chemical giant DuPont, securing an indictment against a Chinese company on economic espionage-related charges. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:52:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_antarcticas-underground-lake-could-hold-clues-for-life-on-other-planets_1647966 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_antarcticas-underground-lake-could-hold-clues-for-life-on-other-planets_1647966 Russians reached the surface of Lake Vostok, the largest of nearly 400 sub-glacial lakes on the continent, and stopped drilling at the depth of 3,768 meters. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:23:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 Islamabad has informed India that the 26/11 commission would like to visit anytime after February 13. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:14:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_greek-political-leaders-agree-on-bailout-reforms-sources_1647958 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_greek-political-leaders-agree-on-bailout-reforms-sources_1647958 Greek political leaders have clinched a deal on austerity measures needed to secure a bailout to keep the country afloat, two government sources said on Thursday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:49:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_football-legend-paulo-roberto-falcao-to-coach-flamengo-bahia_1647928 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_football-legend-paulo-roberto-falcao-to-coach-flamengo-bahia_1647928 Falcao has a vast amount of experience, previously coaching the Brazilian and Japanese national soccer teams, Mexico's America and his alma matter, Internacional. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:29:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_hitler-used-secret-photos-to-rehearse-best-looks-for-public-speeches_1647926 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_hitler-used-secret-photos-to-rehearse-best-looks-for-public-speeches_1647926 Taken by his personal photographer Heinrich Hoffmann, the album features black and white images of Hitler using expressive hand gestures and unusual poses. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:13:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_will-be-in-jail-tomorrow-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647918 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_will-be-in-jail-tomorrow-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647918 About 200 supporters stood under umbrellas in the pouring rain outside as Nasheed spoke to reporters at his home in Male, capital of the islands renowned for their luxury getaway resorts. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:43 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-forces-bombard-homs-un-condemns-appalling-brutality_1647911 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-forces-bombard-homs-un-condemns-appalling-brutality_1647911 The UN condemned the ferocity of the government assault on Homs, heart of a revolt against President Bashar al-Assad that broke out nearly a year ago and is getting bloodier by the day. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:31:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-presidential-race-in-upcoming-contests-pressure-is-on-romney_1647893 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-presidential-race-in-upcoming-contests-pressure-is-on-romney_1647893 Many US Republicans may have growing concerns about their presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, but no one is pushing the panic button — yet. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:13:29 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mansoor-ijaz-fails-to-appear-before-pak-commission-on-memo-scandal_1647871 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mansoor-ijaz-fails-to-appear-before-pak-commission-on-memo-scandal_1647871 The Supreme Court-appointed commission observed that Ijaz had made a U-turn on the issue of coming to Pakistan to depose despite all sorts of assurances given by the government about his security. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:09:58 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_family-of-maldives-ex-president-flee-to-sri-lanka_1647867 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_family-of-maldives-ex-president-flee-to-sri-lanka_1647867 The wife and daughters of former Maldives' president Mohamed Nasheed have fled to Colombo as violence worsens, a presidential spokesperson in Sri Lanka and a family member said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-police-accuses-mohamed-nasheed-party-of-terrorism_1647863 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-police-accuses-mohamed-nasheed-party-of-terrorism_1647863 The Maldives police has accused his party of fomenting terrorism as violence spread across the holiday resort archipelago. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:53:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_sri-lanka-president-urges-safety-of-mohamed-nasheed_1647860 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_sri-lanka-president-urges-safety-of-mohamed-nasheed_1647860 Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has asked the new Maldivian government to ensure the personal safety of his ousted counterpart Nasheed. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:51:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-names-defence-minister-as-violence-spreads_1647840 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-names-defence-minister-as-violence-spreads_1647840 The new Maldivian president has made urgent cabinet appointments to try and contain violence that has spread across the archipelago since his predecessor said he was forced to resign in a coup. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_criminal-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647839 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_criminal-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647839 'The court has given the order to arrest Nasheed and the (former) defence minister,' Adam Gafoor, a senior figure in Nasheed's Maldivian Democratic Party said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:52:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_4-killed-in-us-drone-attack-in-pakistan-s-tribal-region_1647838 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_4-killed-in-us-drone-attack-in-pakistan-s-tribal-region_1647838 The unmanned spy plane fired two missiles at the compound in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:41:47 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_contempt-case-pak-supreme-court-begins-hearing_1647806 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_contempt-case-pak-supreme-court-begins-hearing_1647806 The eight-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry began hearing the appeal filed by Gilani's lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:40:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_2-indians-to-file-criminal-case-against-chinese-traders_1647783 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_2-indians-to-file-criminal-case-against-chinese-traders_1647783 Chinese government said criminal proceedings have been launched against five local traders for ill-treating them. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_decoding-indias-syria-vote_1647629 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_decoding-indias-syria-vote_1647629 It can be argued that India's abstentions during the West Asian mayhem had a lot to do with its significant economic concerns at play there; while in Syria the stakes are considered negligible at best. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-terms-official-s-visit-to-us-consulate-as-isolated-incident_1647752 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-terms-official-s-visit-to-us-consulate-as-isolated-incident_1647752 Rumours had spread that the official may have sought asylum at the consulate. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:37:36 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ousted-at-gunpoint-ex-president-of-maldives-takes-to-streets_1647742 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ousted-at-gunpoint-ex-president-of-maldives-takes-to-streets_1647742 Mohamed Nasheed resigned on Tuesday after three weeks of opposition protests culminated in a police revolt. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gay-marriage-wins-final-legislative-passage-in-washington-state_1647727 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gay-marriage-wins-final-legislative-passage-in-washington-state_1647727 Governor Christine Gregoire, a Democrat in her last term of office, was expected to sign the bill into law early next week. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_iraq-executes-14-criminals-despite-un-rights-chief-protest_1647708 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_iraq-executes-14-criminals-despite-un-rights-chief-protest_1647708 This brought the number of executions this year to at least 65 despite objections from the United Nations' human rights chief. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:15 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_18-premature-babies-die-in-syrian-hospital_1647707 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_18-premature-babies-die-in-syrian-hospital_1647707 According to some local residents, Homs city came under renewed bombardment, the heaviest so far, on the fifth day on Wednesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_26-killed-50-still-missing-in-quake-hit-philippines_1647706 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_26-killed-50-still-missing-in-quake-hit-philippines_1647706 President Ninoy Aquino called for immediate reconstruction of vital infrastructure and assured supply of basic necessities. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:45:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ex-president-beaten-by-police-injured-in-maldives-clashes_1647683 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ex-president-beaten-by-police-injured-in-maldives-clashes_1647683 Mohamed Nasheed was injured along with several other members of his Maldivian Democratic Party. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:42:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_suicide-car-bomber-kills-at-least-nine-in-mogadishu-police_1647616 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_suicide-car-bomber-kills-at-least-nine-in-mogadishu-police_1647616 Police officer said the attacker rammed his vehicle into a cafe by the Hotel Muna, which was also stormed by al Shabaab militants in August 2010. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:21:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pak-afghan-nato-commanders-discuss-border-coordination_1647613 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pak-afghan-nato-commanders-discuss-border-coordination_1647613 The meeting between representatives of the Pakistan Army, Afghan National Army and the International Security Assistance Force was held at a border coordination centre at Torkham along the border with Afghanistan. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:06:32 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_as-homs-battles-turkey-readies-syria-move_1647607 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_as-homs-battles-turkey-readies-syria-move_1647607 Syrian forces thrust into the rebellious city of Homs on Wednesday, killing as many as 100 civilians by the accounts of opposition activists. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:44:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_top-us-envoy-met-taliban-in-qatar-afghan-official_1647589 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_top-us-envoy-met-taliban-in-qatar-afghan-official_1647589 The talks between the Taliban and Marc Grossman came in late January, after he met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, the official said. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:44:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-police-fire-tear-gas-to-break-up-protests_1647536 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-police-fire-tear-gas-to-break-up-protests_1647536 A Reuters witness saw tear gas being fired after authorities closed off the square. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:07:17 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_london-tackles-gangs-six-months-after-uk-riots_1647510 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_london-tackles-gangs-six-months-after-uk-riots_1647510 Six months after Britain was struck by five nights of rioting, London police launched a major crackdown on streets gangs which politicians blamed for the country's worst disorder for decades. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_assad-militia-kills-3-families-in-syria-s-homes_1647509 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_assad-militia-kills-3-families-in-syria-s-homes_1647509 Militiamen loyal to President Bashar al-Assad shot dead at least 20 civilians when they stormed the homes of three unarmed families. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:29:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_russia-sticks-to-support-for-syria-s-assad_1647507 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_russia-sticks-to-support-for-syria-s-assad_1647507 The outcome of any talks on ending the bloodshed in Syria must not be predetermined, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:26:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turns-dilip-kumar-s-ancestral-home-into-heritage-site_1647501 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turns-dilip-kumar-s-ancestral-home-into-heritage-site_1647501 Kumar was born as Muhammad Yusuf Khan at his family's home at Mohalla Khudadad in the famed Qissa Khwani Bazar of Peshawar. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:32 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_former-spain-pm-questions-cas-ruling-on-alberto-contador_1647489 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_former-spain-pm-questions-cas-ruling-on-alberto-contador_1647489 Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, has questioned the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) decision to ban the cyclist for two years. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:43:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_former-maldives-president-calls-for-new-successor-to-quit_1647473 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_former-maldives-president-calls-for-new-successor-to-quit_1647473 Former President Mohamed Nasheed said he was forced from office in a coup and he demanded that his successor immediately resign. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:22:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_india-reaches-out-pm-assures-support-to-new-maldivian-president_1647465 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_india-reaches-out-pm-assures-support-to-new-maldivian-president_1647465 A day after the sudden change of regime in Maldives, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wrote to new President Mohamed Waheed expressing "continued support". Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:12:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_i-was-forced-to-resign-at-gunpoint-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647452 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_i-was-forced-to-resign-at-gunpoint-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647452 'There were guns all around me and they told me they wouldn't hesitate to use them if I didn't resign,' said the ex-Maldivian president. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:50:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-leader-calls-for-national-unity-government_1647383 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-leader-calls-for-national-unity-government_1647383 Police and soldiers are keeping watch over his predecessor at an undisclosed location. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:02:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_travel-ban-on-mohamed-nasheed-officials-maldives-police_1647372 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_travel-ban-on-mohamed-nasheed-officials-maldives-police_1647372 Nasheed resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-government protests capped by a police mutiny, which Nasheed's political party said amounted to a "coup d'etat." Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:42:13 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_contempt-case-pak-pm-files-appeal-sc-fixes-hearing-for-february-9_1647370 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_contempt-case-pak-pm-files-appeal-sc-fixes-hearing-for-february-9_1647370 While filing the appeal earlier in the day, Ahsan had sought an early hearing and suggested that the matter could be taken up on Friday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:25:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_bashar-al-assad-militia-kills-3-families-in-syria-s-homs-group_1647369 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_bashar-al-assad-militia-kills-3-families-in-syria-s-homs-group_1647369 There was no immediate comment from Syrian authorities. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:04:05 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_santorum-wins-three-states-in-republican-primary_1647354 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_santorum-wins-three-states-in-republican-primary_1647354 Santorum's victory in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado caucuses is a setback to front-runner Mitt Romney. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:11:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gurdwara-vandalised-in-us-with-anti-muslim-graffiti_1647341 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gurdwara-vandalised-in-us-with-anti-muslim-graffiti_1647341 The vandalism of the Gurdwara, coming up in Sterling Heights city of Michigan, happened on February 5. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:16:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-drone-attack-kills-10-in-pakistan_1647338 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-drone-attack-kills-10-in-pakistan_1647338 The building was completely destroyed and 10 suspected militants were killed, Pakistani security officials said. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:09:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_egypt-braces-for-early-presidential-polls_1647294 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_egypt-braces-for-early-presidential-polls_1647294 Egypt's military rulers had previously assured to hold presidential polls for their successor by the end of June. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:41:22 GMT