India’s Foreign Secretary in Colombo to hold talks with Sri Lankan leaders
Foreign Secretary Mr S Jaishankar arrived in Colombo today for talks with top leadership of the country and to pave way for the Joint Commission meeting that is scheduled to…
10 killed in explosion in Turkey
AMN / At least 10 people have been killed in an explosion in a district of Istanbul popular with tourists today. The city authorities say Foreign tourists are among those…
Pathankot attack: No reason to distrust Pak’s assurance, says Rajnath
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said there is no reason to distrust Pakistan’s assurance that it will take effective action in the Pathankot terror attack probe. Talking to media on…
Sushma Swaraj to visit Palestine on January 17
TIA NEWS / India’s External Affairs Minister Mrs. Sushma Swaraj will visit the State of Palestine on 17 January 2016. EAM will be accompanied by Secretary (East) and other officials…
Manipur seeks Rs 500 crore aid from Centre for quake relief
Manipur Government has sought from the Centre a financial assistance of Rs 500 crore for rehabilitation of earthquake victims and reconstruction of damaged properties. State Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh…
V P Hamid Ansari for inter-faith dialogue to remove misunderstanding
Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari today called upon people of different faiths and religious traditions to have a mutual understanding and respect that allow them to live and cooperate with…
President extends greetings on eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal
President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings to the nation on the eve of Lohri, as well as Makar Sankranti and Pongal. In his message, the President wished everyone success,…
Syrian Foreign Minister meets Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi
Visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Syria Walid Al Moualem today met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi. The two leaders held discussions concerning the…
US Congress stalls sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan
The US Congress has stalled a planned sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, although the Obama administration is still trying to undo the hold. The Dawn reports…
SC stays bull-taming sport of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu
AMN / The Supreme Court today stayed the Centre’s notification allowing bull-taming sport Jallikattu during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The apex court issued notice to the Centre…