Govt clears bill on sexual harassment
NEW DELHI: In order to protect women modesty, the union cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for the introduction of the much awaited ‘Sexual Harassment’ Bill in Parliament. Protection of…
India attaches great value to Obama’s visit
NEW DELHI: India has attached great importance to the visit of US President Barack Obama to the country starting from Saturday. Speaking to media persons here on Wednesday, the Minister…
Bill on Orissa transformation into Odisha soon
NEW DELHI: The centre has decided to pass the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2010 in the coming winter session of parliament starting from Nov 9 said Union Parliamentry Affairs…
Navy submits report on Adarsh Society scam
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday welcomed the Defence ministry’s decision for CBI probe into Adarsh housing society scam. Talking to media persons in Mumbai he said…
Orissa nun identifies rapist in court
CUTTACK: Sister Meena, who was raped during the anti-Christian violence in Orissa, identified her offenders in court on Nov. 3 She deposed before the District and Sessions Judge in Cuttack,…
Hindus welcome Diwali wishes from Vatican
NEW DELHI: Hindus in India have welcomed and appreciated the Vatican’s message on Diwali, the festival of lights. “It is a message that touches the heart,†said social activist Swamy…
EC to check influence of liquor in Bihar
PATNA: (AMN) Taking serious note of the use of illicit liquor to allure innocent voters in Bihar, the Election Commission has instructed the authorities in the state to take a…
Death toll rises to 25 in AP torrential rains
HYDERABAD: (AMN) Death toll due to torrential rains in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh has risen to 25. according to AIR nearly 6 lakh population has been affected in…
Sonia for balance between growth and environment
NEW DELHI: The ruling Congress party at the Centre vowed to respect the concerns for environment and the tribals while advancing its developmental agenda. Addressing the newly elected members of…
Congress pledges to fight RSS terror
NEW DELHI: Accusing the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and its sister organisations for being involved in acts of terror, the Congress party on Tuesday pledged that the party would forcefully…