US Vice President Joe Biden accidentally reveals post-inauguration plans
January 3, 2017
Vice President Joe Biden inadvertently confirmed his post-White House plans on Tuesday, speaking to a guest at the mock-swearing in ceremony for senators at the Capitol.
United States vice President - Joe Biden
Indian Supreme Court removes BCCI boss Anurag Thakur, will Sourav Ganguly...
January 2, 2017
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court pronounced its crucial order in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vs Lodha committee matter..
BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke were removed from their posts. The Supreme Court will now appoint administrators. RM Lodha is in charge of ensuring the implementation of the reforms he had made.
TN State Politics – ‘Chinamma’ Sasikala Natarajan Formally Takes Charge As...
January 1, 2016
Sasikala Natarajan, a close confidante of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, today took over as the new general secretary of the ruling AIADMK.
Sasikala Natarajan breaks down during her first address as AIADMK general secretary.
UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav takes control, unseats father Mulayam as...
January 1, 2017
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav appeared to snatch control of the Samajwadi Party on Sunday as a meeting called by his faction elected him party chief, replacing father Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Kathmandu gets a power cut-free New Year, thanks to India
January 1, 2017
After probably a decade, Nepal’s capital celebrated the New Year without any power cuts, thanks to India.
Revellers take part in New Year's celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal. (REUTERS)
People celebrate during New Year's Eve while awaiting the countdown to midnight at Nathan Phillips Square.
In India Petrol, Diesel Prices Go Up As New Year Begins
January 1, 2017
NEW DELHI – Petrol price was on Sunday hiked by Rs 1.29 per litre while diesel rate was increased by Rs 0.97 per litre. Revised prices will take effect from midnight.
The revision in rates announced is excluding state levies (VAT).
Vladimir Putin Congratulates Russians, Reveals New Year ‘Secret’
January 1, 2017
Moscow: Thanking all Russians for their "victories, achievements, understanding and trust" in 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday wished "peace and prosperity" for all citizens and that they will be able to fulfill their dreams and "good intentions".
To compensate for slowdown in Earth’s rotation, extra second added to...
January 1, 2017
A ‘leap second’ was added to the Indian clock at 5:29:59 hours on Sunday to synchronize with the Earth’s rotational clock.
As the atomic clock at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) struck 23:59:59 last night, it was programmed to add an extra second to 2017 to compensate for a slowdown in the Earth’s rotation.
Indian PM Narendra Modi Announces New Housing Schemes For The Poor
December 31, 2016
New Delhi: In a special televised speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced new schemes to provide subsidized housing for the urban and rural poor. "To help the middle class and the poor buy or build homes, the government has brought two schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana," PM Modi said.
