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Bihar court convicts Shahabuddin in double-murder case

Shahabuddin has been languishing in jail for several years in connection with several serious criminal cases

Obama telephones Modi to clinch climate deal

Both leaders emphasised their personal commitment to secure a strong climate change agreement this week

Sushma Swaraj, Ashraf Ghani discuss terror

She also reviews bilateral ties between the two nations, including transit, with President Ghani and discusses status of peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan

World's first commercial quantum computer really works: Google

Computing giants believe quantum computers could make their artificial-intelligence software much more powerful and unlock scientific leaps in areas like materials science

HC says no to restraining odd/even vehicle formula

A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath refused to pass any order on two PILs against the Delhi government's decision

Sanjay Dutt to be freed from jail by March 7, 2016

Supreme Court had sentenced Dutt to five years in jail for his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts

Life limps back to normalcy in flood-hit Chennai

Shops opened up and a massive clean up operation has been initiated in the affected districts where the water levels have receded

The good, bad and ugly side of Chennai after floods

On the positive side, several individuals opened up their residences to strangers caught in the floods

Odd, even number vehicles to ply in Delhi on alternate days

The decision will not apply to CNG-driven buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws

Declare Chennai floods as national disaster: Kanimozhi

A fresh downpour worsened an already disastrous flood situation, posing danger to thousands in low-lying areas

Six global lenders push for $100 bn climate funding

World Bank takes lead in commitment to ensure that by 2020 at least $100 bn is raised a year for emerging and poor economies

Modi arrives in Delhi from Paris climate summit

During his Paris visit, PM made a strong pitch for renewable energy, asserting India would cut carbon emissions by 35% by 2030

India, US to work closely on Mission Innovation

'Mission Innovation' is an initiative to accelerate global energy innovation to address climate change, provide affordable clean energy

Rich nations have duty to lead climate change action: Modi

In an article in FT, the PM said that advanced countries that 'powered their way to prosperity on fossil fuel' must continue to shoulder the greatest burden

India set for Paris climate meet with grand plans on renewables

PM Modi is touted to seek a grand alliance among 122 nations to pursue solar energy tomorrow

Intolerance debate getting chaotic: A.R. Rahman

We should set an example because we come from the land of Mahatma Gandhi, he said

Aamir is self-appointed mullah: Shiv Sena

Party slams him for 'poking fun at Hindu sentiments', speaking 'nonsense' in the name of free speech

India bright hope to sustain Asia's growth: Modi

Modi was speaking at the 37th Singapore Lecture

From Vedas to Vivekananda, India's culture is rich: Modi

The statement comes after Modi unveiled Swami Vivekananda's statue at the Ramakrishna Mission in Petaling Jay in Malaysia

20 Indians taken hostage in Mali hotel siege, freed

The Radisson Blu Hotel chain said two armed men locked 140 guests and 30 employees