Shimla rape case: Accused killed in custody
AMN A Nepalese labourer accused in the Kotkhai minor girl rape and murder case was allegedly killed by another accused in the Kotkhai Police Station late Tuesday night. Following the…
Assam: Flood situation still grim, 1100 villages still under water
AMN / The flood situation in Assam is still grim as over 1100 villages in 17 districts are still under water. So far, at least 61 people died due to…
Lok Sabha passes IIIT Public Private Partnership Bill 2017
AMN The Lok Sabha today passed the IIIT Public Private Partnership Bill 2017. The Bill provides to establish 20 IIITs under Public Private Partnership mode across the country and authorise…
Australia to oppose Beijing’s militarisation in South China Sea
AMN Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said that her country will oppose Beijing’s construction of artificial reefs and their militarisation in the disputed South China Sea. Bishop who is…
Congress MPs protest in Parliament; demand special package for flood-hit NE states
AMN Congress MPs today protested in Parliament House complex demanding a special package for flood-affected North Eastern states. Displaying posters, the Parliamentarians raised slogans against the Central government. Later, party…
T R Zeliang sworn in as CM of Nagaland
AMN / T R Zeliang has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland. With TR Zeliang staking claim to hold majority support of 47 members of the Legislative…
ISRO earned 6.1 mn euros through launch of 29 foreign nano satellites
AMN The government today said Antrix Corporation Limited (Antrix), the commercial arm of ISRO has earned foreign exchange of about 6.1 million Euro through launching of 29 Nano satellites. Replying…
No plans to stop PTI and UNI News Services in All India Radio: Govt
AMN UNION Government today said it has no plans to stop PTI and UNI News Services in All India Radio. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of…
Pakistan again resort to heavy firing & shelling along LoC in J&K
AMN / Pakistani forces today again resorted to heavy firing and shelling in Bhimber Gali and Shahpur sectors along the Line of Control in Poonch district. The shelling has so…
US slaps new sanctions against Iran over ballistic missile program
WEB DESK United States slapped new economic sanctions against Iran over its ballistic missile programme. US said Tehran’s malign activities in the Middle East undercut any positive contributions coming from…