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Akhilesh renames university named by Mayawati

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 18:19

Uttar Pradesh government renamed the Kanshi Ram Urdu Arabic and Persian University after famous Sufi saint Khwaja Moiuddin Chishti, as per reports.

Iran expands fleet of fast-attack boats and submarines

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 14:04

According to the report, US officials describe the Iranian naval buildup as part of an effort by the Islamic Republic to bolster its military credibility in the region.

US warships in Gulf `sitting ducks` for Iran missiles

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 10:37

An Iranian expert said US naval ships in the Persian Gulf are within reach of Iranian missiles.

Iran on target; US moves more warships to Persian Gulf

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 21:35

US has moved more warships and fighter aircraft to the Persian Gulf to keep the strategic Straits of Hormuz open.

Iran warns Google over changing Persian Gulf`s name

Last Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 19:06

Iran warned the US-based Google company of legal action over using "alternative words" for the Persian Gulf on its online map service, a media report said.

US launches Persian Gulf surge to counter Iran

Last Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 12:26

Admiral Jonathan W Greenert said that the US Navy would add four more mine-sweeping ships and four more Sea Stallion helicopters.

US beefing forces to counter Iran in Persian Gulf

Last Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 13:11

The American forces are modifying weapons systems on warships so they could be used against Iranian fast-attack boats.

Iraq opens new oil export terminal in Persian Gulf

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 15:20

Oil exports through southern Iraq will be boosted by about 200,000 barrels per day beginning in March.

Iran arrests several on links to BBC Farsi service

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 08:19

Tehran has accused the BBC of operating as a cover for British intelligence and of hosting Iranian dissidents.

Iran`s navy begins drill in Persian Gulf

Last Updated: Saturday, December 24, 2011, 18:50

The exercise could bring Iranian ships into proximity with US Navy vessels in the area.

Audit finds inadequate monitoring of US arms sales

Last Updated: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 11:20

US arms deals are likely to increase with Gulf countries concerned about Iranian intentions.

Indian workers aboard sunken ship missing

Last Updated: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 15:45

The vessel is believed to have sunk more than 200 feet underwater with limited oxygen supplies.