SC notice to Centre on PIL for law to stop custodial torture
The Supreme Court has sought response from the government on a petition seeking framing of an effective law to prevent torture and inhuman treatment of individuals in custody. A bench…
Muzaffarnagar riots: Akhilesh announces Rs 15 lakh to families of missing persons
In a relief to Muzaffarnagar riot victims, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced a compensation of 15 lakh Rupees each to families of 18 missing persons. An official spokesman said,…
Central ministers visit Assam amid report of Chinese incursion in Arunachal
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre arrived at Tezpur in Assam last evening. Official sources said that both the ministers…
EC directs UP officials to gear up for Assembly election
Lucknow / AMN Election Commission has directed the District magistrates and the Superintendents of Police of Uttar Pradesh to gear up for the state assembly election which is expected to…
Trump, Hillary Clinton clash over defense of U.S. allies in debate
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton on Monday clashed over the defense of U.S. allies, with Clinton vowing to back them under treaty obligations but Trump…
Govt to set up inter ministerial task force to review Indus Water Treaty
The Government will soon set up an inter ministerial task force to exploit the full potential of the rivers Indus, Chenab, Jhelum as per the Indus Water Treaty. Official sources…
Kejriwal, others laud Sushma Swaraj’s speech at UNGA
AMN/ Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed honour to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s reply against Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s rant on Kashmir earlier at the United Nations. In a…
China launches emergency measures for typhoon Megi
China today activated a level-3 emergency response for the approaching typhoon ‘Megi’ expected to hit the country tomorrow.The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters urged local authorities to take…
Chinese official calls on Japan not to meddle in S. China Sea
WEB DESK TOKYO : China’s minister for information called on Japan on Tuesday not to interfere in territorial disputes in the South China Sea but also stressed the need to…
UN lauds India’s decision to ratify Paris Climate Agreement
UN chief, Ban Ki-moon, today lauded India for its swift action over the decision to ratify the Paris pact on climate change. Mr. Ban said he is looking forward to…