Poll process gains momentum in Bihar
PATNA: With issuance of notification on Friday the filing of nomination papers for the Fifth phase of Assembly elections in Bihar has begun. 35 Assembly constituencies spread over eight districts…
AIMPLB to approach apex court on Babri verdict
LUCKNOW: As expected, the apex body of Indian Muslims, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has decided to challenge the verdict of the Allahabad High Court on the…
India asks Beijing to respect its sensitivities
NEW DELHI: India on Friday asked Beijing to respect its sensitiveness on issues like Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh. The External Affairs Minister Mr.S M Krishna said that this…
Rajapakse discusses Tamil issue with Manmohan
NEW DELHI: (AMN) India and Sri Lanka on Friday discussed the issue of rehabilitation of displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka. The issue was discussed during talks between the visiting Sri…
Religions demand Fonseka’s release
Colombo:Religious leaders in Sri Lanka are demanding the release of former army chief Sarath Fonseka. Fonseka was convicted for corrupt arms deals and is now serving a 30-month jail sentence.…
BJP proves majority in Karnataka again
BANGALURU: The B.S.Yeddyurappa led BJP government in Karnataka once again proved his majority in the assembly albeit by a thin margin of only 2 votes. The victory, however, will depend…
India, Russia strategic partnership
In the area of geo-politics, India stands to benefit from its relationship with Russia. The friendship between the two countries is old and time-tested. The former Indian Prime Minister, Indira…
‘Pak, China major irritants for India’s security’
NEW DELHI: The chief of Army Staff General V K Singh on Friday termed Pakistan and China as two major irritants for India’s security. Inaugurating a seminar on ‘Indian Army:…
CWG:India equals its best performance; win 30 Gold
NEW DELHI: India equalled its best ever performance in the Commonwealth Games, bagging a gold in athletics. With this, the Gold medal tally has gone upto 30. India had achieved…
BJP team meet PM to protest against Karnataka Guv
NEW DELHI: (AMN) A high powered BJP delegation led by senior leader L K Advani Wednesday met the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Mr P Chidambaram and…