Monsoon covers entire NCR region

South west monsoon has further advanced in some more parts of the country. Monsoon has covered the entire NCR region including Delhi and remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh and some more parts of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Dr M Mohapatra said rainfall is expected in these regions during next 24 hours. … Continue reading Monsoon covers entire NCR region

Indian Railways to introduce new Economy AC coaches soon

TIA NEWS Indian Railways will soon provide option of travelling in a new class of ‘Economy AC coaches’ with fares less than normal 3 AC tariff. The proposed fully AC train will have three-tier Economy AC coaches besides AC-3, AC-2 and AC-1 classes as part of the transformation exercise. An added feature would be automatic … Continue reading Indian Railways to introduce new Economy AC coaches soon

Mumbai’s Vikrikar Bhavan renamed as GST Bhavan

AMN Maharashtra government’s erstwhile Sales Tax headquarters ‘Vikrikar Bhavan’ was today renamed as ‘GST Bhavan’ after the Goods and Services Tax regime was rolled out last night. Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar and Minister of State for Finance Deepak Kesarkar attended the ceremony at the Bhavan, located in south Mumbai’s Mazgaon area. State GST Commissioner … Continue reading Mumbai’s Vikrikar Bhavan renamed as GST Bhavan

No kites, crackers, para-gliders in free flight zone of Mumbai airport

MUMBAI Amid concerns about safety of flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai police have put restrictions on para-gliders, balloons, high-rise crackers, release of lighted objects, kites and laser beams in the Free Flight Zone of airport, till August 27. The orders were issued by Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai police operations. The police also … Continue reading No kites, crackers, para-gliders in free flight zone of Mumbai airport

Thousands march to London’s streets in protest against govt

Thousands of people today joined an austerity march from Portland Place to Parliament Square in central London to protest the Conservative government. Demonstrators converged in central London to demand an end to belt-tightening that has led to cuts in spending for public services. According to the organising body the People’s Assembly, more than 100,000 people … Continue reading Thousands march to London’s streets in protest against govt

UN urges Europe to help Italy with migrant tragedy

AMN The UN refugee agency has urged Europe to help Italy defuse the unfolding tragedy of tens of thousands migrants flooding its shores. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said today that Italy needs more international support to cope with a growing number of migrants who have braved a perilous Mediterranean crossing to reach … Continue reading UN urges Europe to help Italy with migrant tragedy

Trump vows to defend religious freedom in US

US President Donald Trump vowed to support and defend religious liberty. Addressing at a Celebrate Freedom concert honouring veterans last night, Trump said that the threat of terrorism is one of the most grave and dire threats to religious freedom in the world today. He said terrorism and extremism cannot be allowed to be spread … Continue reading Trump vows to defend religious freedom in US

Israel’s Ex-PM Ehud Olmert released from prison

WEB DESK / Israeli ex-prime minister Ehud Olmert was freed from prison today after being granted parole in a corruption case. Olmert, the country’s first former premier to serve jail time, did not speak to newsmen when leaving the Maasiyahu prison in central Israel. The 71-year-old, premier between 2006 and 2009, was convicted of graft … Continue reading Israel’s Ex-PM Ehud Olmert released from prison

‘Qatar not to accept 13 demands made by Saudi Arabia’

AMN Qatar’s foreign minister has said Doha will not meet any of the 13 demands made by Saudi Arabia and its allies, offering instead a proper condition for a dialogue to resolve the Gulf crisis. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, speaking at a news conference in the Italian capital Rome yesterday, said the list … Continue reading ‘Qatar not to accept 13 demands made by Saudi Arabia’

US: 25 injured in Arkansas nightclub shooting

WEB DESK / At least 25 people have been shot at a nightclub in the US state of Arkansas, two of whom are in critical condition. Police said three others were injured in a stampede of people fleeing the scene. Police and local officials said the incident was not terrorism-related. The exchange of gunfire took … Continue reading US: 25 injured in Arkansas nightclub shooting