Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 28th; registration begins

AMN Amarnath Yatra will begin from 28th of June this year via both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The Yatra will conclude on 26th of August. The Registration of the Yatris commences from Thursday through the notified bank branches. Ex-Indian Pilgrims can also register for the Yatra. The Shrine Board has also issued advisory relating … Continue reading Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 28th; registration begins

CBI registers bank fraud case worth 515 crore against RP Infosystem

AMN The Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI has registered a case of bank fraud worth over 515 crore against RP Infosystem and its directors. The company manufactures personal computers and is based in Kolkata. Earlier this month, Punjab National Bank had reported fraudulent transactions worth Rs. 11,400 crore.

CBSE grants one time relaxation in passing marks for class 10 students

AMN / NEW DELHI In a major relief to students of class 10th who will write their board exams next week, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to grant a one-time relaxation in pass marks. The board has decided to implement overall 33 per cent pass mark criteria for this batch of … Continue reading CBSE grants one time relaxation in passing marks for class 10 students

Cabinet okays proposal to give focused on 12 identified Champion Services Sectors

  The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors for promoting their development and realizing their potential. Service Sector contributes significantly to India’s GDP, exports and job creation. Increased productivity and competitiveness of the Champion Service Sectors will further boost exports of various services from India. … Continue reading Cabinet okays proposal to give focused on 12 identified Champion Services Sectors

Delhi HC stays CBSE notification on eligibility norms for NEET

AMN Delhi High Court today put an interim stay on CBSE’s notification on upper age limit and other eligibility norms for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar gave order on several petitions moved by medical aspirants who are aggrieved by various other eligibility norms which bar … Continue reading Delhi HC stays CBSE notification on eligibility norms for NEET

India reduces Haj air fare

  Month after scrapping Haj subsidy, govt slashes air fare for pilgrims   Our Correspondent / New Delhi The government of India has announced a significant reduction in airfares for haj pilgrimes travelling to Saudi Arabia, with the prices of round tickets being slashed by Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 97,000. Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar … Continue reading India reduces Haj air fare

King of Jordan Abdullah-II bin Al-Hussein on 3-day visit to India

AMN / NEW DELHI The King of Jordan Abdullah-II bin Al-Hussein arrived in New Delhi last evening on a three day visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received him at the airport. The King is accompanied by a business delegation. He will visit IIT Delhi on Wednesday to explore collaboration with Jordan technical institutes. … Continue reading King of Jordan Abdullah-II bin Al-Hussein on 3-day visit to India

Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati passes away

  AMN /Kanchipuram (TN) Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, the 69th pontiff of the Kanchi Mutt, passed away today in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. He was 82 and was admitted to a hospital after he complained of breathing problems. Born as Sri Subramaniyam on July 18, 1935, at Irul neeki in Tiruvarur, Jayendra Saraswathi was the head … Continue reading Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati passes away

CBI arrests Karti Chidambaram in money laundering case

AMN /NEW DELHI The CBI has arrested Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, for not cooperating in the investigation of the INX media money laundering case. Karti was taken into custody at the Chennai airport this morning immediately after he arrived from London. He will be taken to Delhi later in the … Continue reading CBI arrests Karti Chidambaram in money laundering case

Saudi Aarbia appoints first female minister

  AMN  / RIYADH   Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has appointed Tamader bin Youssef Al-Rammah as deputy minister of labor and social development, according to Saudi state news agency SPA. The appointment, made on Monday, comes as King Salman approved plans for the development of the Saudi Ministry of Defense. The plans outline the ministry’s … Continue reading Saudi Aarbia appoints first female minister