2015 - December

CCI gives nod to Thomas Cook to acquire Kuoni Rs.12k crore projects cleared before Parrikar's Russia visit Modi leaves for India after 2-day Paris summit Yuan appointed to IMF's global reserve currency basket Kohli criticizes ICC over pitch rating Russia warns NATO over Montenegro membership invite AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crash attributed to equipment failure Justice T.S.Thakur sworn in as CJI Help pours in from every corner for Chennai E-learning website Khan Academy launched in India LeT operatives planning attacks in Delhi: Police Canada ships first batch of uranium to India Opposition wins parliamentary majority in Venezuela Security of VTech toys breached, 6 million affected Bronze win is like a 'tonic' for India SC 'appalled' at Bihar government's acid-attack compensation Myanmar opens new stock exchange Pratap Rudy talks of government's initiatives for start-ups 2 Indians win Queen's Young Leaders award Google, NASA display quantum computing tech Putin orders govt to sue Ukraine 8 organisers, BJP MLA detained on Osmania campus Time names Angela Merkel 'Person of the Year' SC upholds Bihar, Orissa anti-corruption laws ISIS finance chief Abu Saleh killed: US BCCC gives advisory to channels on superstitious content Protests in Bengaluru over Kamlesh Tiwari's remarks Historic climate deal reached in Paris The Gambia declared an Islamic Republic Construction begins on historic TAPI gas pipeline Rahul lashes out at Modi for insulting Kerala people Australia lifts wind power investment ban Coast Guard DIG sacked over Pak boat row Amended FCRA rules: NGOs must not hurt India Central Philippines in darkness; Typhoon Melor weakens Pakistan tests nuclear capable Shaheen 1A missile New Russian law overrules ECHR verdicts LA schools to reopen after hoax threat Pakistan marks first anniversary of Peshawar massacre Lalit Modi reinstated as Rajasthan Cricket Association president

SC: Priests to be appointed based on Agamas 'Call Money' racket exposed, 80 arrested India ranked 97th best country to business Parrikar: India ready to fight ISIS under U.N Google for rural internet connectivity, and getting women online Bajirao Mastani shows cancelled after BJP protests Sun Pharma gets warning from FDA Sanders, DNC reach agreement on voter file access Orlando Bloom back in India, visits Taj Mahal Congress says WTO deal a 'huge setback' Suspicion looms large over Miss Universe mix-up Andhra Pradesh passes Private Universities Bill BSF plane crashes near Delhi airport Brendon McCullum to retire from international cricket Air India becomes savior: Stops students from boarding flight Modi in Moscow to revive Indo-Russian ties Sikhs protest over youth's death at Police's hands Brunei bans Christmas Wipro to acquire Viteos group for $130 mn Hello Kitty security loophole fixed Rajya Sabha at 46% efficiency in winter session Government hikes tatkal booking charges by 33% Greece recognises same-sex civil partnerships Christmas cheer takes over the world Modi wraps up Russia visit HC approves Max India's demerger Modi makes a surprise stop-over in Pakistan No help from bollywood during Sadhana's last days Air India denies 'only vegetarian' meals menu Corsica: Mob attacks Muslim prayer hall on Christmas China expels French journalist over 'inappropriate' stories Emergency meeting in Britain as floods cause havoc Lok Sabha Speaker proposes new Parliament building Japan and South Korea settle 'comfort women' issue SC upholds Kerala's Liquor ban Indian firm sued for pirated software in California Indian Navy strengthens its arsenal; successfully tests LR-SAM A look at the science/tech breakthroughs of 2015 2015: An eventful year after all 2015: Terrorism, natural disasters, and progress