SC seeks Centre’s response on OROP implementation
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response within 8 weeks on a plea of an ex-servicemen’s body seeking implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) as recommended by the…
Afghan-Pak border region continues to be safe haven for terrorists: US
US says Afghanistan-Pakistan border region continues to be safe haven for many terrorist groups. State Department spokesman John Kirby said in Washington last night that there are so many groups…
Security forces kill three infiltrators along Indo-Pak border in Punjab
Three Pakistani intruders were today shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) following an encounter in Darya Mansoor area of Gurdaspur Sector around 15 Kms from the border village…
PM chairs high level meeting on Kashmir situation
Our Correspondent Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review situation in Kashmir valley, which has been rocked by violent protests in the wake of the killing…
Amnesty asks J&K authorities not to use excessive force
‘Ensure medical assistance to injured’ TIA NEWS Amnesty International India has asked the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that people injured in shootings by security forces get access…
Sushma expresses anguish over racial jibe
External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has promised to look into the alleged harassment and racism faced by a Manipuri woman at the immigration desk at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.…
India, Kenya sign agreements on defence, trade, tourism
AMN / India and Kenya today signed seven agreements covering defence, tourism, agriculture and trade, avoidance of double taxation and exemption of Visa for official passport holders. A Memorandum of…
21 districts in MP affected by excessive rains
AMN 21 Districts of Madhya Pradesh, have been affected by excessive rains. 22 rain related deaths have been reported from different parts so far. The flood situation improved in Vidisha…
Syrian rebel fighters launch assault on govt-held districts of Aleppo
Syrian rebel fighters have launched an assault on government-held districts of Aleppo, after troops cut their only route into the divided northern city. The rebel operation began at dawn on…
272 killed in fight between govt & rebels in S. Sudan
AMN At least 272 people have been killed in renewed fighting between government and former rebel forces since Friday in South Sudan capital Juba. The latest exchanges were apparently sparked…