TN floods: Situation improves slightly; Power Supply restored in Chennai
NDRF, Army, Navy & Air Force step up rescue and relief works AMN / The situation has improved slightly in the flood hit northern part of Tamil Nadu, with the…
US: 14 killed in California shootout
Two heavily armed suspects – one male and one female – have been killed by police after a mass shootout San Bernardino in California that left 14 people dead. 17…
US: Many killed in shootout in California
Several persons have reportedly been killed in shooting that occurred at the Inland Regional Center, a facility for people with developmental disabilities in California Wednesday. MSNBC reported that law enforcement…
Gujarat local polls: Setback for BJP, Congress upbeat
AMN / AHMEDABAD: The ruling BJP in Gujarat has suffered a major jolt in the local panchayats polls as Congress won 21 of 31 district panchayats, making an impressive return…
India asks Nepal to solve problem politically
No hindrances to supplies from India: Sushma AMN / India today urged Nepal to find urgent solution to political problems facing the Himalayan nation. New Delhi also clarified that there…
Massive rescue operation on in rain hit Tamil Nadu
AMN / Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening took stock of the flood situation in Tamil Nadu and discussed it with his cabinet colleagues, including the Home and Finance Ministers…
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to donate 99% of shares
AMN / Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have decided to give away 99% of their shares in the company to good causes as they announce the…
US, China hold first ministerial talks on cyber security
United States and China have held their first ministerial talks on cyber security. China’s media reports yesterday high-level meeting produced positive results. China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency says the 2…
German cabinet approves military aid to fight Islamic State in Syria
The German Cabinet has approved a mandate offering military assistance to back the fight against the Islamic State militant group in Syria. The move is aimed at supporting France and…
Parts of climate deal must be legally binding: Obama
US President Barack Obama has said that parts of the global warming deal being negotiated in Paris should be legally binding on the countries that sign on. Obama’s stand yesterday…