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Declare floods in Tamil Nadu national calamity: AIADMK
New Delhi, Dec 10: AIADMK member M. Thambidurai on Thursday demanded that floods in the wake of heavy rains in Tamil Nadu should be declared a national calamity.
Raising the issue after question hour in the Lok Sabha, Thambidurai, who is…
Five accused in espionage case sent in judicial custody
New Delhi, Dec 10: A court here on Thursday remanded five people arrested in an espionage case, including a BSF constable, in 14-day judicial custody.
Those sent to judicial custody by Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sanjay Khanagwal were…
India, US talks to focus on deepening defence cooperation
Washington, Dec 10: Visiting Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defence Secretary Ash Carter are holding talks here Thursday focusing on strengthening and deepening defence cooperation under the US-India strategic partnership.…
British minister announces 300 new scholarships
New Delhi, Dec 10: Britain has announced around 300 new scholarships worth over 1.5 million pounds during 2016-17 for Indian students opting for studies in Britain.
"Around 300 new scholarships for Indian students will be offered in…
SC calls for multi-pronged policy to tackle Delhi pollution
New Delhi, Dec 10: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the alarming problem of air pollution in Delhi could be tackled through a multi-pronged policy and ad hoc solutions would not be helpful.
"The absence of a policy (to tackle with…
Salman Khan acquitted in 2002 hit-and-run case
Mumbai, Dec 10: The Bombay High Court on Thursday acquitted Bollywood actor Salman Khan of all charges in the 2002 hit-and-run case.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said Bollywood megastar Salman Khan "cannot be convicted" on the basis…
SC upholds amendment to Haryana Panchayati Raj Act
New Delhi, Dec 10: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an amendment to the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act providing for educational qualifications and other eligibility criteria for those aspiring to contest the rural local body elections.…
Accord on bullet train expected during Japan PM’s visit
New Delhi, Dec 10: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will arrive in Delhi on December 11 on a three-day official visit amid expectations that an agreement would be firmed up on India's first bullet train to run between Mumbai and…
Swine Flu death in Lucknow, vigil stepped up
Lucknow, Dec 10: High alert has been issued across Uttar Pradesh following the death of a 37-year-old due to swine flu, health officials said Thursday.
The death has been reported from Barabanki, neighbouring the state capital.…
US wants India, Pakistan to seek diplomatic solutions
Washington, Dec 10: The US says it would like India and Pakistan to continue to have a dialogue to reach diplomatic solutions to some of the thorny problems which the two countries still face.
"What we want to see, is for India and…