CPI-M stalls Yechury’s re-election to RS
AMN / New Delhi CPI-M has decided not to field party general secretary Sitaram Yechury, who retires on August 18, for the Upper House. The decision to stall Mr Yechury’s…
India rejects OIC resolution on Kashmir
AMN / New Delhi India has rejected a resolution passed by the Organisation of Islamic Countries(OIC) calling for right of self-determination for people of Jammu and Kashmir and expressing concern…
US: Senate votes to debate on Obamacare repeal as Pence is forced to break tie
In US, the Senate voted by the narrowest margin to move forward with its Obamacare repeal push today. Vice President Mike Pence was forced to break a tie as the…
US House votes to impose tough sanctions on Iran, N. Korea, Russia
WEB DESK The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to impose tough new sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia. House Speaker Paul Ryan said, the vote on the…
Trump calls Lebanese militia Hezbollah a threat to entire West Asia
AMN US President Donald Trump called the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah a threat to the entire West Asia. Yesterday, accused Hezbollah and Iran of fueling a humanitarian disaster in Syria.…
Panama opens embassy in China
WEB DESK Panama has opened an embassy in China, the Central American country’s Foreign Ministry said, deepening its links with the world’s No. two economy after its diplomatic break with…
CJI Khehar recommends Justice Misra as his successor
New Delhi / Justice Dipak Mishrais likely to take over as the new Chief Justice of India. The incumbent Chief Justice J S Khehar has recommended the name of Justice…
SC cancels appointment of 1 lakh 78 thousand Shiksha Mitras in UP
AMN Supreme Court has quashed the appointment of 1 lakh 78 thousand Shiksha Mitras whose jobs were regularised as assistant teachers in junior schools in Uttar Pradesh. Top Court quashed…
Army Vice Chief cautions ‘China bound to be a future threat to India’
AMN /New Delhi Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt General Sarath Chand Tuesday cautioned that China was bound to be a threat to India in the years to come. His…
Mamata, Rajnath discuss Darjeeling, other issues
AMN / New Delhi West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here Tuesday. According to party sources, Ms Banerjee raised important…