The young stars of 'Slumdog Millionaire', Azharudding Ismail and Rubina Ali, have been offered new homes by the Indian government - just days after director Danny Boyle purchased apartments for the child actors.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today said he was delighted the Indian government planned to name a street in the capital New Delhi in honour of Eamon de Valera.

A reported plane hijacking from Bombay to New Delhi was a false alarm, the Indian Government says.