Founded over 50 years ago, Indian based ANI is today South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus. When it comes to covering South Asia, ANI goes across the globe to bring news of and from South Asia, wherever it takes place. The result is a complete service, multi-faceted in the depth of its coverage, and extensive in its reach. ANI covers almost all areas of interest including news, entertainment and lifestyle, business, sports, human-interest features, plus social and developmental issues.