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Declare flood situation in Chennai, TN as national disaster: Congress

December 3, 2015 6:36 PM

Declare flood situation in Chennai, TN as national disaster: Congress

Congress today demanded that the flood situation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu be declared as a national disaster. Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, party spokesperson Rajeev Gowda said immediate and adequate compensation should be given to those affected. He said the party is with the people who h...

Climate change deal must be based on CBDR principle: Javadekar

December 3, 2015 6:36 PM

Climate change deal must be based on CBDR principle: Javadekar

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said any new arrangement or convention in Paris on climate change should be based on Common but differentiated responsibilities, CBDR principle as well as opportunities to India for development. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters on the side...

INS Rajali activated, relief material & civil flights operating: Indian Navy

December 3, 2015 6:26 PM

INS Rajali activated, relief material & civil flights operating: Indian Navy

Indian Navy chief Admiral R K Dhowan today said INS Rajaji has been activated in Tamil Nadu and all relief material as well as civil flights are operating from Navy's corner. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, he said INS Airavat, with diving teams and boats, has reached Chennai from Vizag. He sa...

Parl has power to govern process for appointment of judges: Gowda

December 3, 2015 5:54 PM

Parl has power to govern process for appointment of judges: Gowda

The government today asserted that Parliament has power to govern the criteria and process for appointment of judges in the higher judiciary. This was stated by Law Minister Sadananda Gowda in a written reply in the Lok Sabh today. <br/><br/>He was asked whether the government has any pl...

RS faces adjournments over V K Singh's remarks

December 3, 2015 5:43 PM

RS faces adjournments over V K Singh's remarks

The Rajya Sabha witnessed two brief adjournments over the presence of Minister of State for External Affairs Gen. V K Singh in the House. <br/><br/>When the Anti-Corruption Bill was being discussed, Gen. Singh entered the House. Instantly, Satish Mishra of the BSP took a strong objection...

Justice T S Thakur sworn in as CJI

December 3, 2015 5:42 PM

Justice T S Thakur sworn in as CJI

Justice Tirath Singh Thakur was today sworn in as 43rd Chief Justice of India. President Pranab Mukherjee administered oath of office to Justice Thakur at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan. <br/><br/>He succeeds Justice HL Dattu who demitted office yesterday. Vice-President Mohammed Hamid...

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