Health Minister chairs high level meeting on ZIKA Virus
Health Minister J P Nadda today chaired a high level meeting in New Delhi today on the outbreak of ZIKA Virus. The meeting is significant in the the wake of…
Germany to add Algeria, Morocco & Tunisia to safe countries list
Germany has unveiled plans to add Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to its list of safe countries, as it tries to curb growing numbers of migrants. Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said…
Iran signs deal to buy 118 Airbus from France
Iran has signed a deal to buy 118 Airbus planes worth 25 billion dollars at list prices in one of the biggest deals signed since Western sanctions against Tehran were…
UN-backed Syrian peace talks may be delayed
AMN / The opening of UN-backed peace talks on Syria may be delayed due to demands from an opposition bloc supported by Saudi Arabia. The United Nations plans to begin…
Pak cleric willing to review blasphemy law
The head of a powerful Constitutional religious body in Pakistan has conveyed willingness to review the country’s controversial blasphemy laws. Muhammad Khan Sherani, who is the Chairman of Council of…
WHO predicts up to four million Zika virus cases
World Health Organization (WHO) predicts, three to four million people could be infected with Zika virus in the Americas this year. Most will not develop symptoms, but the virus, spread…
Finland joins Sweden to deport failed asylum seekers
Finland joined Sweden in announcing plans to deport tens of thousands of failed asylum seekers in a bid to contain the migrant crisis. The Finnish government is likely to deport…
Prez sends back Gujarat anti-terror Bill, seeks more Clarification
Our Correspondent / President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday returned the controversial Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Bill, 2015 to the Union Home Ministry, seeking clarifications on some of…
Solar scam: Kerala CM cancels official engagements; HC to hear case today
AMN / Kerala, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who is facing probe in Solar scam, has cancelled his official engagements today in the wake of growing agitations and protests staged by…
Modi Govt is anti Dalit, anti minority: Mayawati
Accuses BJP of playing hate politics TIA NEWS / The Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government of being anti Dalits. anti poor…