Veteran communist leader A B Bardhan was hospitalised here this morning after he suffered a paralytic stroke. 92-year old Bardhan, who lives in the CPI Headquarters here, felt uneasy around 08:00 hours and then lost consciousness. He was immediately rushed to the G B Pant Hospital in central Delhi, CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan said. He described Mr. Bardhan’s condition […]
» Read moreIndian bowlers led by Ravichandran Ashwin showed outstanding perseverance to end South Africa’s dogged resistance and register a comprehensive 337 run victory in the final cricket Test, winning the four-match series by a historic 3-0 margin. Needing a mammoth 481 to win, South Africa depended on their ultra-defensive strategy before being bowled out for 143 in 143.1 overs, the last […]
» Read moreA nine-month pregnant woman, who was aerially rescued last week from one of the worst rain-affected areas of the city, has given birth to healthy twin girls at a hospital here, bringing some cheer as residents grapple with the aftermath of the unprecedented deluge. The IAF, which had rescued 28-year-old Deepthi Velchamy on December 2, again airlifted her to a […]
» Read moreAn earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck Tajikistan on Monday, shaking buildings as far away as New Delhi and in Pakistan, the U.S. Geological Survey and witnesses said. A spokesman for Tajikistan’s Emergencies Committee said it had no information so far on any casualties or damage from the quake. The quake did not affect Russian military bases in Tajikistan, RIA news […]
» Read morePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday night announced Rs. 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died in Tamil Nadu floods. “PM announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs. 2 lakhs each from PMNRF (Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund) for next of kin of those who lost their lives in the floods in Tamil Nadu,” said the […]
» Read moreSINGAPORE: Singapore has contributed $75,000 to assist those affected by the devastating flood in Chennai, country’s foreign affairs ministry said on Saturday. Additionally, Singapore’s minister of foreign affairs Vivian Balakrishnan has also sent a letter to chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday. Balakrishnan has also informed the chief minister of Singapore’s contribution of $75,000 to the Singapore Red Cross’ “South […]
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