Indian economy to grow at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

AMN Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that Indian economy will grow at a clip of 7.5 per cent this fiscal, up from 7.1 per cent in the previous year. He said the growth remains resilient with low inflation, fiscal prudence and low deficit. Participating in G-20 finance ministers’ and central bank governors’ meeting in … Continue reading Indian economy to grow at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

Railway to increase 3AC coaches in long distance trains

Railways will increase 3AC coaches in long distance trains to cater to the growing demand for air-conditioned coaches. Railway data shows that between April 1, 2016 and March 10, 2017, 3AC coaches carried 17 per cent of all passengers in long-distance trains which accounted for 32.60 per cent of all the earnings from passenger fares. … Continue reading Railway to increase 3AC coaches in long distance trains

J&K: 2 militanats killed in encounter with security forces

Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter in central Kashmir’s Budgam district today. Defence spokesman told media that the anti militancy operation was launched in Chadoora area of the district this evening. As the security forces reached the suspected spot the hiding militants opened fire indiscriminately triggering gunfight. In the ensuing encounter two gunmen … Continue reading J&K: 2 militanats killed in encounter with security forces

Prescribe only generic drugs or face action: MCI

AMN The Medical Council of India, MCI, has issued a public notice to all physicians to prescribe drugs only by generic names and warned them of action if they fail to adhere to its guideline. The MCI has also asked the medical practitioners to ensure that there is rational prescription and use of drugs failing … Continue reading Prescribe only generic drugs or face action: MCI

Time to dismantle terror safe havens: India on Afghan attack

AMN India has condemned in the strongest terms the deplorable terrorist attack in Mazar-e-Sharif which took place yesterday resulting in loss of lives, including the brave personnel of the Afghan National Defence Forces. External Affairs Ministry in a release said, the Government and the people of India extended their deepest condolences and stand with the … Continue reading Time to dismantle terror safe havens: India on Afghan attack

India- US ties get stronger over last few decades: Jaitley

AMN Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said, the US-India ties have significantly improved over the last few decades, becoming more stronger and matured that defied changes in the governments in both the countries. Speaking at a reception hosted by India’s Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna today, Mr. Jaitley said, the Indian Government is looking … Continue reading India- US ties get stronger over last few decades: Jaitley

140 Soldiers Killed in Taliban Attack on Afghan Base

WEB DESK KABUL: At least 140 soldiers had been killed and many injured in a lethal Taliban assault on an Army base in northern Afghanistan Friday, official in Kabul said today,  reports NYT . It is seen as the single deadliest known attack on an Afghan military base in the course of the long war. … Continue reading 140 Soldiers Killed in Taliban Attack on Afghan Base

We don’t get Muslim votes but we have given them sanctity: Ravi Shankar Prasad

AMN WHILE acknowledged that Muslims don’t vote for the BJP, Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said that this didn’t mean that the Government victimised them. “We don’t get Muslim votes, I acknowledge very clearly. But have we given them proper sanctity or not?” he asked. Prasad was replying to a question at … Continue reading We don’t get Muslim votes but we have given them sanctity: Ravi Shankar Prasad

All six detainees freed by UP ATS in alleged terror activities

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday evening freed all 6 detainees who were taken into custody for interrogation for their alleged involvement in terrorist activities, reports AIR . The six were nabbed in a joint operation by Delhi Police special cell and UP ATS along with three others arrested on suspicion of terror-related … Continue reading All six detainees freed by UP ATS in alleged terror activities

UP govt to set up 40 Yoga wellness centres in 40 districts

  Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up 40 Yoga wellness centres in 40 districts during current financial year. Of them 23 will be set up at Ayurvedic hospitals, 12 at homeopathic and 7 at Unani hospitals and colleges. State will seek assistance from union government to set up such centres in remaining 35 … Continue reading UP govt to set up 40 Yoga wellness centres in 40 districts