BJP Govts neglect farmers & labourers: Rahul Gandhi
Congress Vice President Mr. Rahul Gandhi today alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Government at the Centre and that in various state were neglecting important issues being faced by the…
Govt blames Congress for obstructing passage of Land Bill
The government today took on the Congress for obstructing passage of Land Acquisition Bill which in turn was impacting the development of rural areas. Replying to a debate on the…
SEBI asks AMC to Conduct stress test regularly on money mkt schemes
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked Asset Management Companies – AMCs to conduct stress test on all liquid and money market schemes every month. In a circular…
60 people arrested in New York during protests against police brutality
More than 60 people have been arrested in New York during a demonstration against a recent spate of police killings of unarmed black men in the United States. The protest…
UN Chief voices deep regret at Indonesian execution
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep regret over the executions of seven foreigners in Indonesia, saying the death penalty has no place in the 21st century. Ban had…
Iraqi PM opposes US Congress proposal to arm Kurds directly
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has said that he strongly opposed a bill proposed by the US Congress that allows the Iraqi Kurds to be armed directly, bypassing Iraq’s central…
MPs in RS demand ban on Ayurvedic product for sex determination
AMN The Rajya Sabha poday witnessed noisy scenes over an Ayurvedic product that is believed to be helpful in the sex determination amidst members’ demand for its ban. Raising the…
Well-being of farmers priority for government: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the well-being of farmers is a priority for the government and their interests are non-negotiable. Mr Modi wrote letters on the Budget addressing…
Modi speaks to Nawaz Sharif; Suggests joint exercises by SAARC nations for relief
AMN Prime Minister Narendra Modi today proposed that SAARC countries should conduct regular joint exercises for relief and rescue works during natural disaster. In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister…
Outcry in France over ban on Muslim girl from class for wearing skirt
France is facing a fresh backlash against its strict secular policy after a 15-year-old Muslim girl was sent home from school because she was wearing a long black skirt. The…