Classes resume in Hyderabad University; Protest continues
AMN / Classes resumed today in the Hyderabad Central University after 10 days, even as protests are going on for justice for Rohith Vemula, the Dalit student who committed suicide…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BJP projects Sarbananda Sonowal as CM candidate for Assam
AMN / BJP has decided to project Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly polls in Assam. The decision in this regard was taken…