12 | April | 2016 | The Indian Awaaz

Two killed in Army firing on protesters in J&K’s Handwara

Web Desk Violent clashes broke out in north Kashmir’s Handwara town in protest against the alleged killing of two local youths in Army firing today. Many other protesters were reported injured some of them grievously in the incident. The injured were rushed to hospitals for treatment. Reports said the locals were protesting against the Army … Continue reading Two killed in Army firing on protesters in J&K’s Handwara →

India expresses displeasure to US over F-16 sale to Pakistan

India today expressed its displeasure to the US over the sale of F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan. After talks with visiting US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter in New Delhi, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said he raised the issue of sale of the aircraft by the US to Pakistan. India had earlier protested sale of the … Continue reading India expresses displeasure to US over F-16 sale to Pakistan →

Met dept predicts above normal monsoon this year

Good news for farmers who are mainly dependent on monsoon, the country is expected to receive good rainfall this year. The India Meteorological Department, IMD has predicted that the South-West monsoon rainfall will be above normal in 2016. Briefing reporters in New Delhi today, Director General of IMD, Laxman Singh Rathore said the monsoon rainfall … Continue reading Met dept predicts above normal monsoon this year →

J&K killings: CM Mehbooba promises action against Guilty

TIA NEWS Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today expressed deep sorrow over the killing of two youths at Handwara and said that those involved in the incident would be handed exemplary punishment. Mehbooba said she has already taken up the matter with the Army. The Chief Minister talked to the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, … Continue reading J&K killings: CM Mehbooba promises action against Guilty →

Gurgaon is now ‘Gurugram’

The industrial town of Gurgaon in Haryana, which is also part of NCR has been renamed as ‘Gurugram.’ This decision has been taken by the Manohar Lal Khattar led BJP government in state today. According to an official spokesman, the decision to change the name of Gurgaon to ‘Gurugram’ has been taken on the basis … Continue reading Gurgaon is now ‘Gurugram’ →

NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed Murder case solved: UP Police

Uttar Pradesh Police claimed that it had sloved the case of murder of NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed by arresting two persons. The Police have contended that domestic dispute was the motive behind the crime. The IG police of Bareilly zone Vijay Singh Meena told media persons in Bijnor today that among the two arrested is … Continue reading NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed Murder case solved: UP Police →

SC asks Govt IBA to respond to loan default case in two weeks

The Supreme court today asked the Union Finance Ministry and Indian Banks Association’s response on the defaulted loans issue within two weeks. Hearing on a PIL, the apex court bench headed by Chief Justice of India T S Thakur asked Reserve Bank why the total bad debts amount can’t be made public even if … Continue reading SC asks Govt IBA to respond to loan default case in two weeks →

Number of Tigers increase for first time in a century

AMN / Numbers of Tiger across the world has increased for first time in a century. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Global Tiger Forum said, 3890 tigers had been counted in the latest global census released yesterday. This is a rise of almost 22 per cent over the figure of 3200 counted in 2010. … Continue reading Number of Tigers increase for first time in a century →

President of India presents Padma Awards

AMN / The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards today at a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Scientist and former DG of DRDO V K Aatre, Superstar Rajnikant, classical singer Girija Devi, journalist and film maker Ramoji Rao, Oncologist Dr. V Shanta were honoured with … Continue reading President of India presents Padma Awards →

India ready to have logistics support agreement with US: Parrikar

Our Correspondent / New Delhi India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that defence cooperation was a central pillar of India’s multi-faceted relationship with the US. He said both the countries have agreed in principle to have a logistics support agreement that will be signed in the coming months. Addressing a Joint Press Statement with … Continue reading India ready to have logistics support agreement with US: Parrikar →

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