Archive for December 2015 | MediaEye News

December 2015

Carpooling is the only practical solution: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 10 : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that carpooling was the only solution to cope with odd-and-even number cars on alternate days by further adding that a carpooling app will also be launched. "Looking at the pollution levels in Delhi in the past one month, which created a lot

Sushma to inform parliament on India, Pakistan talks

New Delhi, Dec 10 : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will brief parliament about India, Pakistan dialogue on Thursday, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said. Sushma Swaraj will "make a statement about the India-Pakistan dialogue at the parliament today (Thursday)", Naqvi told the media. Sushma Swaraj was in Pakistan on Wednesday to attend

Dressing well is an art, business: Anil Kapoor

Mumbai, Dec 10: Actor-producer Anil Kapoor, who defies age with his suave style and physically fit frame, says dressing well is an art. The "24" actor, who credits his mother for teaching him the value of being well-dressed, shared his sentiments in an interview on Colors Infinity's show "Born Stylish" with host and designer

Congress, government confrontation casts shadow on GST bill

New Delhi, Dec 10: Congand the government over “political vendetta”, following decision of a court to summon its leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on a complaint of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, appears to have caused uncertainty on the fate of the crucial GST bill. The Goods and Services Tax Bill is on the list

Australia’s first fire-fighting robot unveiled

Sydney, Dec 10 : A fire-fighting robot that can sweep away obstacles and clear smoke from burning buildings is the latest weapon being used to fight fires in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state. NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliot and Fire and Rescue Commissioner Greg Mullins unveiled the country's first remote-controlled firefighting robot,

Nadda directs hospitals to strengthen swine flu preparedness

New Delhi, Dec 10: Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday directed government hospitals to ensure a slew of measures to tackle swine flu (H1N1) including keeping medicines, viral diagnostic kits and N-95 masks. The minister, who held a meeting with authorities of major hospitals, was informed that in all designated hospitals, beds for H1N1 influenza patients

C Rajagopalachari’s contribution to India was legendary: Modi

New Delhi, Dec 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday while remembering freedom fighter C Rajagopalachari said his contribution to India was legendary and that he was a profound thinker. "Shri C Rajagopalachari's contribution to India is legendary. I bow to this freedom fighter and profound thinker on his birth anniversary," he tweeted. C Rajagopalachari

Saina, Srikanth lose in Dubai World Super Series Finals

Dubai, Dec 10: Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth suffered straight-game defeats in their opening women's and men's singles matches respectively at the BWF World Super Series Finals here on Wednesday. World No.2 Saina went down to Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 14-21, 6-21 in just 35 minutes in the Group A match at

Key Indian equity indices open higher after six-day fall

Mumbai, Dec 10 : After a fall for six consecutive days, key Indian equity indices unexpectedly opened higher on Thursday, as investors looked for fresh positions. Analysys had expected the market to again open lower on account of developments both within the country and outside. Against the previous close at 25,036.05 points, the

Not proved beyond reasonable doubt Salman was drunk or driving: HC

Mumbai, Dec 10: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday observed that the prosecution has not been able "to prove beyond reasonable doubt" that Bollywood actor Salman Khan was driving the car or was under the influence of alcohol on September 28, 2002, when the vehicle met with an accident. Justice A.R. Joshi also said

Rahul says political vendetta coming out of PMO; Centre hits back

New Delhi, Dec 10: The confrontation between the Congress and Centre over National Herald issue escalated on Wednesday, as Rahul Gandhi alleged "political vendetta" against his party coming out of PMO and BJP challenging him to prove it. The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha witnessed protests by Congress members against the government with the

Taliban attack on Kandahar airport leaves dozens dead

At least 37 people including children were killed in a Taliban attack on a heavily fortified civilian and military airfield in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar. BBC quoted Afghan defence ministry while confirming the casualties here on Wednesday, At least nine militants were also killed, the minister added. A number of hostages

December 2015

Carpooling is the only practical solution: Kejriwal

Sushma to inform parliament on India, Pakistan talks

Dressing well is an art, business: Anil Kapoor

Congress, government confrontation casts shadow on GST bill

Australia’s first fire-fighting robot unveiled

Nadda directs hospitals to strengthen swine flu preparedness

C Rajagopalachari’s contribution to India was legendary: Modi

Saina, Srikanth lose in Dubai World Super Series Finals

Key Indian equity indices open higher after six-day fall

Not proved beyond reasonable doubt Salman was drunk or driving: HC

Rahul says political vendetta coming out of PMO; Centre hits back

Taliban attack on Kandahar airport leaves dozens dead

Special News

Centre Signs Pact With Assam, Nagaland to Boost Domestic Oil and Gas Exploration

How Haryana's 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram' Leaders Redefined India's Politics of Defection

Intelligence Alert Warns of Expanded Pro-Khalistan Operations; Fear a Major Strike Abroad

BJP Leaders Mark Environment Day With ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Drive

Attack on Khan Sir’s Institute Puts Spotlight on Rivalries in India’s Coaching Industry

ISI-Backed Espionage Cases Surge in India, Arrests Rise Sharply in Past Year

RSS Leader Sunil Ambekar Makes Big Remark on India’s Partition

Jadavpur Professor Recounts 2012 Arrest, Alleges “Fear Psychosis” Under Trinamool Rule Over Mamata Cartoon Case

Targeted Killings Shake Pakistan’s ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba as Senior LeT Commander Shot Dead

Emotional Father Recalls ‘Struggle for Food’ After C. Joseph Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Top News

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Donation Probe: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Step Down

Karnataka Govt Mandates Immediate FIR In Non-Consensual Sharing Of Private Photos, Videos

Trump Administration Plans AI-Powered Overhaul of US Visa Processing, Immigration Services

Kolkata Roof Collapse: Ex-Mayor Aide Kalicharan Banerjee Detained in Taratala Warehouse Case

MEA Clarifies Passport Is Not Proof of Citizenship Amid Fresh Controversy

Amazon Announces $48 Billion India Investment Plan Till 2030 After Andy Jassy-PM Modi Meeting

NIA and ATS Arrest Mohammad Sohail in Karnataka Over Alleged Plot to Target Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

NCERT Adds India's Emergency Chapter to Class 9 Textbook for First Time in 50 Years

US Lawmakers Cite India’s UPI Model in Debate Over Future of America’s Payment System

Trump Orders Probe Into Oil Giants Over Suspected Price Gouging