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December 3, 2015 1:21 PM

Rajya Sabha remembers Bhopal Gas tragedy victims

Members in the Rajya Sabha today observed silence as a mark of respect to the memory of those who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas tragedy, which took place on this day thirty one years ago. Making a reference in the House, Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari said the scars of the man-made tragedy of u...

December 3, 2015 1:20 PM

Justice T S Thakur sworn-in as 43rd Chief Justice of India

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

December 3, 2015 12:56 PM

BSP, JD(U) slam Mohan Bhagwat for Ram Temple remarks

The BSP and the JD(U) have criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remarks that Ram Temple will be built in his lifetime and everybody should be prepared for that.<br/><br/>Disapproving Bhagwat&apos;s statement, BSP chief Ms Mayawati told reporters outside Parliament that RSS chief&ap...

December 3, 2015 12:52 PM

TN floods: PM leaves for Chennai to take stock of situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for Chennai to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods. Yesterday Mr Modi had discussed the situation with his cabinet colleagues, including the Home and Finance Ministers. The Prime Minister had also spoken to Tamil Nadu Chief Minist...

December 3, 2015 12:48 PM

PM asks Ministers to provide all possible help to flood hit TN & AP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his Council of Ministers to provide all possible help to the people of flood hit Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh from their Ministries. Talking to media outside Parliament today, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said Mr. Modi and PMO are keeping a wa...

December 3, 2015 12:46 PM

Justice T S Thakur sworn-in as 43rd Chief Justice of India

Justice TS Thakur has been sworn-in as the 43rd Chief Justice of India. At a function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan this morning, he was administered oath of secrecy and office by President Pranab Mukherjee. The function was attended by dignitaries like Vice- President, Prime Minister, Union Home Minist...

December 3, 2015 8:18 AM

Agreement on bilateral cooperation signed between India, Bahrain

India and Bahrain has signed an agreement for cooperation in combating international terrorism, transnational organized crime and trafficking in illicit drugs, narcotics and psychotropic substances.<br/><br/>The agreements were signed after a delegation level meeting between Home Ministe...

December 3, 2015 8:17 AM

PM to launch Accessible India campaign in Delhi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Accessible India campaign in New Delhi today on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is a nationwide flagship campaign for achieving universal accessibility for persons with disabilities and to create an enabling and barrier free...

December 3, 2015 7:38 AM

TN floods: I&B asks broadcasters to give more coverage to vital info

In view of floods in Tamil Nadu, Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked all private broadcasters to enhance efforts at disseminating vital information related to the disaster on real-time basis. In a letter to various television and radio broadcasters, Joint Secretary (Broadcasting) R Jaya ...

December 3, 2015 7:38 AM

Indian Army, Navy face shortage of officers: Manohar Parrikar

Indian Army is facing a shortage of 9,106 officers while the Indian Navy faces a shortfall of 1,467 officers. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said there is no shortage of officers in the Indian Air Force.<br/><br/>He said, the needs of security are be...

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