App for IFFI 2017 launched
The official app for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017 has been launched in the presence of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar. IFFI delegates can use the app…
EC orders probe into video clip allegedly polarising election in Gujarat
AMN The Election Commission has ordered a probe into a video clip circulating on social media believed to be an attempt to polarise election campaign in Gujarat. State Chief Electoral…
Swiss panel approves automatic information exchange pact with India
AMN A key parliamentary panel in Switzerland has approved a pact for automatic exchange of information with India on financial accounts. The pact will help provide a continuous access to…
Palestinians warn to freeze ties if US shuts PLO office in Washington
WEB DESK The Palestine Liberation Organisation has warned that it will freeze its ties with the US if it carries out a threat to close the PLO office in Washington…
Former PM Manmohan Singh to get Indira Gandhi peace prize
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development this year for his leadership of the country between 2004 and 2014 and for…
Indira Gandhi was committed to ideals of secularism: Sonia Gandhi
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has said, Indira Gandhi was committed to the ideals of secularism and social justice. In her address on Indira Gandhi Birth Centenary in New Delhi, Mrs…
Nuclear launch order can be refused: US Air Force General John
WEB DESK The top officer at US Strategic Command today said an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused if…
SC asks Govt file status report on foreign prisoners in India
AMN /NEW DELHI The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to positively file a report on the latest status of foreign nationals, including those from Pakistan, languishing in jails after…
Qaumi Ekta Week observed across country
The Qaumi Ekta Week is being observed across the country from today to foster and reinforce the spirit of communal harmony and national Integration. The observation of the week will…
Govt asks banks to prevent defaulters from buying stressed assets
AMN The Finance Ministry has asked banks to be vigilant to ensure that wilful defaulters are prevented from buying same stressed assets again. The move will ensure success of bankruptcy…