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NatureChennai FloodsDec 2 2015Nature has wreaked havoc on the city of Chennai. There had been a significant damage to life and property because of the torrential rains that have flooded the cityRead
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Science & TechnologyMinistry of Railways flagged off first double decker Goa-Mumbai trainDec 6 2015Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the inaugural service of the Goa-Mumbai double-decker air-conditioned Shatabdi train, which will run thrice a week between Goa's Madgaon railway station and the LokmanyaTilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai.Read
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Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation announcedDec 4 2015Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation announcedRead
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Around the WorldTIME Magazine named German Chancellor Merkel as 2015 ‘Person of the Year’.Dec 10 2015
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Around the WorldWorld’s first dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, approved for use in Mexico.Dec 11 2015World’s first dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, approved for use in MexicoRead
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Around the WorldSaudi Arabia launched 34-nation Islamic Military Coalition to counter terrorism.Dec 15 2015Saudi Arabia said that 34 nations have agreed to form a new “Islamic military alliance” to fight terrorism with a joint operations centre based in the kingdom’s capital, Riyadh.Read
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Around the WorldMiss Spain MireiaLalagunaRoyo crowned Miss World 2015.Dec 21 2015Miss Spain looked like a princess when she was crowned. She wore a stunning blue dress that made her look like Frozen’s Elsa! From her long blonde hair to gorgeous blue eyes, Mireia is quite the beauty!Read
Miss Russia came in second place, followed by Miss Indonesia in third. Miss Indonesia, Miss Phillipines, Miss Jamaica, Miss Guyana, Miss France, Miss Lebanon, Miss South Africa, Miss Australia rounded out the top 10. -
Around the WorldMiss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach crowned Miss Universe 2015Dec 21 2015Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach has won the coveted Miss Universe 2015 title beating 79 other contestants at a glittering ceremony held at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas. She was handed her crown by the reigning Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega of Colombia.Read
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Around the WorldPhilippines became first Asian country to approve world's first-ever dengue vaccineDec 23 2015Philippines became first Asian country to approve world's first-ever dengue vaccineRead
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Around the WorldPM Narendra Modi inaugurated Afghan Parliament House in KabulDec 26 2015Mr Modi inaugurated the Afghan parliament building that was constructed by India at a cost of USD 90 million. The Prime Minister also addressed the two houses.Read
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Around the WorldChina amended One Couple, One Child PolicyDec 28 2015Chinese lawmakers adopted an amended family planning law Sunday, a historic move allowing all couples to have two children amid efforts of balancing the country's population structure.Read
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IndiaBihar MLAs take oath in 16th State Legislative Assembly.Dec 1 2015The newly elected Legislators took oath on Tuesday as members of the 16th state Legislative Assembly.Read
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IndiaIndia, France launched International Solar AllianceDec 1 2015The new body, which has invited all countries located fully or partly between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn to join, is to function from the National Institute of Solar Energy in India, Gurgaon.Read
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IndiaSarangi maestro UstadSabri Khan passed away.Dec 2 2015New Delhi, Renowned sarangi maestro Sabri Khan, who was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, died here following a brief illness. He was 88.Read
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IndiaJustice Tirath Singh Thakur sworn in as 43rd Chief Justice of IndiaDec 3 2015Senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Tirath Singh Thakur was today sworn in as 43rd Chief Justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function in RashtrapatiBhavan. 63-year old Justice Thakur took oath in the name of God at a brief ceremony in the imposing Durbar Hall of RashtrapatiBhavan which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues and former Chief Justices, among others.Read
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IndiaLegendary actor Dilip Kumar conferred with Padma VibhushanDec 13 2015Ailing legendary actor Dilip Kumar, known as the “tragedy king of Bollywood”, was presented with Padma Vibhushan today (December 13) by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence in suburban Bandra for his contribution to Hindi cinema spanning over six decades. -Read
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IndiaRadha Krishna Mathur appointed as Chief Information Commissioner of IndiaDec 19 2015Radha Krishna Mathurhas been cleared for the post of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC). He will be serving for nearly three years, making him the second-longest serving CIC.Read
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IndiaRBI extended deadline to exchange pre-2005 notes to 30 June 2016Dec 24 2015Reserve Bank on Wednesday extended the deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes of various denominations, including Rs 500 and Rs 1,000, by another six months to June 30, 2016.Read
The Reserve Bank had, in June 2015, set the last date for public to exchange pre-2005 banknotes notes as December 31, 2015. -
IndiaVeteran actress Sadhana passed awayDec 25 2015Sadhana, the actress who reigned over Bollywood as its style icon for many years, passed away in Mumbai on December 25 after a brief illness. The exact nature of her illness is yet to be ascertained. The veteran actress was 74 when she breathed her last at a Mumbai hospital.Read
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IndiaPM Modi concluded his three-nation tour to Russia, Afghanistan & PakistanDec 31 2015PM Modi concluded his three-nation tour to Russia, Afghanistan & PakistanRead
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SportsAustralia defeated Belgium to win Hockey World League FinalDec 7 2015World champions Australia lived up to their reputation as they bested Belgium 2-1 in the final to become the champions of the Hero Hockey World League (HWL) Final.Read
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SportsIndia won four-match Test series against South Africa, 3-0Dec 7 2015India defeated the Proteas by 337 runs in the fourth and final Test to win the series 3-0 at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Monday.Read
India won the first Test by 108 runs at Mohali and the third match by 124 runs in Nagpur. The second match at Bengaluru was called off due to rain. -
SportsPune, Rajkot became interim IPL franchisesDec 9 2015Pune, Rajkot became interim IPL franchises to replace Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).Read
Pune and Rajkot today became the new franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), replacing the suspended teams of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals for a period of two years. -
SportsMascot and Logo of 2016 South Asian Games unveiledDec 14 2015Tikhor, a one-horned rhino, the Mascot of the 12th South Asian Games and its logo eight petals represents the countries participating in the mega event were unveiled.Read
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MixedLosar, the biggest Tibetan Buddhist Festival, began in Ladakh region.Dec 14 2015Losar, the biggest Tibetan Buddhist Festival began on 12 December 2015 in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The festival marks the beginning of New Year for Buddhists.Read
The festival begins with illumination of religious and residential places.Buddhists of Ladakh celebrate Losar as their new year. Before the rule of JamiangNamgyal (1555 to 1610) this day was celebrated on the first day of Ladakhi Buddhist Year which is based in the moon and sun (quite similar to Hindus). -
MixedDays of the MonthDec 14 2015Dec 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery observed globally Dec 4 44th Navy Day observed Dec 9 International Anti-Corruption Day observed across the world Dec 10 Human Rights Day observed across the world Dec 24 30th National Consumers Right Day observed Dec 25 Christmas celebrated all over the world Good Governance Day observedRead