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December 2, 2015 12:41 PM

Naqvi hopeful of Opposition playing constructive role in ongoing session

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today expressed hope that the opposition will play a constructive role and help the government in the smooth passage of key bills in the ongoing session. <br/><br/>Mr Naqvi told reporters outside Parliament that the governme...

December 2, 2015 12:33 PM

Centre assures all possible help as unprecedented floods batter Chennai

Centre is ready to provide all possible assistance to Tamil Nadu in view of unprecedented floods in Chennai. Talking to reporters outside Parliament today, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the situation is critical in the area and Army, Navy and NDRF teams have been deployed in the city for relief a...

December 2, 2015 12:07 PM

Ruckus in LS as Cong MPs seek V.K. Singh's apology over anti Dalit remarks

Lok Sabha today witnessed a stormy beginning when Congress members trooped into the well demanding apology from Minister of State in the External Affairs, V.K. Singh for his anti Dalit remarks. Shouting slogans, Opposition members demanded action against the Union Minister. <br/><br/>Lea...

December 2, 2015 12:02 PM

Linking SAARC, ASEAN nations vital for economic integration of region: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has said that improvement of road transport between SAARC countries and the rest of South Asia will open new vistas for trade, tourism and cultural exchanges between these neighbouring countries. Mr. Gadkari was speaking at the closing ce...

December 2, 2015 8:11 AM

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates Diu beach festival

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the two-and half month long beach festival for tourism at the Union Territory of Diu last evening. The festival has been organized by the Diu administration in a bid to promote tourism in the island which is known for its scenic beauty, sandy beaches and herita...

December 2, 2015 7:52 AM

PM calls for promoting unity & harmony for uniting people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for promoting unity and harmony for uniting people. Replying to the discussion on Commitment to India&apos;s Constitution as part of the 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr B R Ambedkar, Mr Modi said in the Rajya Sabha that there is a need to walk toge...

December 2, 2015 7:52 AM

Army, Navy pressed into service as heavy rains batter Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Army and Navy have been deployed in two suburban areas of Chennai as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry disrupting normal life. <br/><br/>Two Army columns were pressed into service in Tambaram and Urapakkam last night to undertake rescue on ...

December 2, 2015 7:50 AM

Army, Navy deployed in Chennai as heavy rains batter city and suburbs

Army and Navy have been deployed in two suburban areas of Chennai as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry disrupting normal life. <br/><br/>Two Army columns were pressed into service in Tambaram and Urapakkam last night to undertake rescue on ...

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