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December 20, 2015 8:53 PM

India-made Afghanistan Parliament soon to be complete

The Parliament building in Kabul, nearing completion, is a symbolic gift of democracy from India to Afghanistan, Afghan news agency TOLONews reported.<br/><br/>It is situated between historic landmarks King&apos;s Palace &apos;Darulaman&apos; and the Queen's Palace, which bear the m...

December 20, 2015 8:52 PM

JD(U) bats for anti-BJP alliance in upcoming five states assembly polls

JD(U) has batted for similar anti-BJP formations like grand alliance in Bihar in upcoming five states assembly polls , especially in Assam.<br/><br/><br/>It urged the Congress to make sacrifice in Assam, where it is in power, to form an alliance with AGP and AIUDF.<br/><br...

December 20, 2015 6:51 PM

41 missing in industrial park landslide in China's Shenzhen

A massive landslide at an industrial park in Shenzhen city of south China's Guangdong Province buried 22 buildings and left 41 people missing today, state media reported. Rescuers said four people were pulled out of debris.<br/><br/>More than 1,500 emergency workers are involved in ...

December 20, 2015 6:51 PM

12 killed in Thailand bus accident

In Thailand, at least 12 people were killed on Sunday when a tourist bus plunged off a road, the latest fatal accident in a country with some of the world's most dangerous highways.<br/><br/>Investigators said the accident happened this afternoon in Doi Saket district 30 kilometres ...

December 20, 2015 6:51 PM

Two Indians killed in Saudi Arabia missile attack

In Saudi Arabia, two Indians were among three persons killed when a missile fired from strife-torn Yemen struck its southwestern border city of Najran on Saturday.<br/><br/>This is the third such incident this year involving Indians.<br/><br/>India's consul general in Je...

December 20, 2015 6:49 PM

Chennai floods: Finance Minsiter extends loans, insurances for victims

Union Finance Minsiter Mr Arun jaitley today said that soft loans would be given to those who were affected in the recent floods in Tamil Nadu.<br/><br/>Talking to media in Chennai, after meeting Chief Minister Ms Jayalailthaa, Mr Jaitley said that 28 lakhs families were affected during ...

December 20, 2015 1:56 PM

India, Russia likely to sign pact on Kudankulam during PM Modi visit

India and Russia are likely to sign pact on Kudankulam nuclear power plant during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow from Wednesday. Sources said the government is also planning to make optimum use of the available nuclear sites in various states to accommodate more atomic reactors ...

December 20, 2015 1:47 PM

JD(U) executive meet in Delhi begins today

National Executive of JD(U) will meet in New Delhi this afternoon. The new election symbol and party's strategy for expansion of its base will be finalised during the two day meet. This is the first meeting of the national executive after party&apos;s victory in Bihar assembly elections in alli...

December 20, 2015 1:38 PM

DDCA row: Sehwag, Gambhir support Arun Jaitley

Facing allegations of corruption, former Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Arun Jaitley today got the backing of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir - two biggest stars to emerge from the state.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Gambhir said, it is inappropriate to blame Mr Jaitl...

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