23 killed by lightning in Andhra Pradesh
At least 23 people died in Andhra Pradesh,yesterday after being struck by lightning that accompanied heavy rain due to the low pressure over the Bay of Bengal. The Chief Minister’s…
‘Swadeshi’ is important in era of globalization:Rajnath Singh
AMN / The Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has said that ‘Swadeshi’ is important even in era of globalization. He said that imitation of foreign economic model could not put…
Govt seeks opposition cooperation to pass GST Bill
The government today appealed to the opposition to cooperate to pass the proposed GST legislation in Parliament. In an interview to a news agency, Home minister Rajnath Singh however, remained…
Muslim board to launch ‘save religion, save constitution’ movement
AMN / HYDERABAD: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the apex body of Indian Muslims,has decided to launch nation wide campaign ‘Deen Bachao Dastur Bachao’ (Save Religion Save Constitution)…
Bombay HC restrictions dilute magnanimity of ‘Dahi handi’ event
The Bombay high court’s limitations on the height of handi, age restrictions on participating Govindas, limitation on using public road space for organizing Dahi Handi have diluted the magnanimity of…
OROP: Veterans welcome govt decision, withdraw hunger strike
AMN / Welcoming the government’s decision to implement OROP, agitating ex-servicemen today announced withdrawal of their hunger strike. However, they will continue their protest till all the sticky issues are…
Ex service men who retired prematurely to get benefits of OROP:PM
AMN Armed forces personnel who retired prematurely will be entitled to one rank one pension, OROP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this while addressing a rally after inaugurating the Badarpur…
Kalburgi muder: Hindi scholar returns Sahitya Akademi award
AMN / Famous Hindi writer Uday Prakash has decided to return his Sahitya Akademi award in protest against the murder of Kannada scholar and rationalist M.M. Kalburgi. The former assistant…
ONGC buys 15% stake in Russia’s 2nd-largest oil field from Rosneft
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) has bought a 15 per cent stake in Russia’s second-largest oil field from Rosneft for about USD 1.35 billion. Sources said that ONGC…
Maha Cong leaders demand special session on drought
A delegation of Congress leaders from Maharashtra led by former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Leader of the Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil met Governor C Vidyasagar Rao. It demanded convening of…