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    Explosion in Mexico govt oil major HQ kills 14; 80 injured, toll may rise

    A powerful explosion at the 54-floor headquarters of the Mexican State oil giant Pemex has killed a number of people and injured many more. It is now clear that the explosion of the Pemex’s administrative headquarters has caused significant loss of life. Just two hours after the blast, the country’s Interior Minister confirmed that 14 […]

    International

    Thousands of Cambodians gather for Sihanouk funeral

    Tens of thousands of Cambodians have gathered in the streets of Phnom Penh for the funeral of the late King Norodom Sihanouk, who died in October. His body was kept on display at the royal palace for nearly three months before an official funeral. The body of the King is being carried from the Royal […]

    International

    Hillary Clinton steps down as US Secy of State today

    The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton steps down as America’s top diplomat today. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry will be sworn-in to replace her. In her four years as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton says she has focused on defending universal values and protecting US security. On her penultimate day in office, she said there […]

    National

    Soni to head Cong Committee making recommendations on electoral reforms

    The Congress has constituted a 6-member committee headed by Ambika Soni to make recommendations on electoral reforms. This was decided at the first formal meeting of newly-appointed Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with all General Secretaries and senior functionaries of the All India Congress Committee in New Delhi yesterday. Briefing reporters after the meeting, the […]

    National

    Puducherry Minister gets 4-year jail for using proxy to write SSLC exam

    Former Minister of Puducherry, Mr. Kalyanasundaram has been convicted and sentenced to four years imprisonment for allegedly using a proxy to write the SSLC examination. Pronouncing the judgement on Thursday, Tindivanam Judicial Magistrate I, Ms. Saritha slapped a fine of Rs. 5 thousand also.

    National

    SC dismisses plea against TN govt’s decision to shift assembly

    The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea challenging the AIADMK government’s decision to shift Legislative Assembly-cum-Secretariat complex back to its old building at Fort St. George in Chennai. A bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir refused to set aside the state government’s decision which was taken after AIADMK came back to power in […]

    International

    New round of peace talks will be held with Kachin rebels: Myanmar

    Myanmar has confirmed that a new round of peace talks will be held with Kachin rebels. Presidential spokesmsn Ye Htutu confirmed the peace talks after Kachin rebels agreed they could take place in eastern Shan state’s Panghsang. These will be hosted by another insurgent group, the United Wa State Army which has its headquarters there. […]

    National

    Patience required over Telangana issue as NCP backs separate statehood: Manish Tiwary

    Information and Broadcasting Minister, Manish Tiwari said patience is required over the Telangana issue as Nationalist Congress Party backs separate statehood. Making a strong pitch for separate Telangana, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar today told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that a delay in the matter would not be helpful. The NCP chief today said he raised […]

    National

    Oommen Chandy:Ist phase of Kochi Smart City Project to be completed within 2 years

    Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said that the first phase of the Kochi Smart City Project will be completed within two years. Inaugurating a workshop prior to the finalisation of the City Project in Kochi this morning, the Chief Minister said environmental clearance for the project will be granted within 45 days of submitting […]

    International

    Bangladesh strike over war crimes trials sparks clashes

    In Bangladesh, the countrywide strike enforced by the Jamaat-E-Islami today was marked by sporadic incidents of violence, vandalism and arson in Dhaka and other parts of the country. The party had called for the half day hartal in Dhaka and Chittagong and daylong strike in other parts of the country demanding the release of its […]

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