Simone Veil, iconic European feminist politician, dies at 89
WEB DESK The French politician, women’s rights champion and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil has died at the age of 89. Best known in France for her instrumental role in legalising…
Law makers voted to legalise same-sex marriage in Germany
AMN A clear majority of MPs in German parliament have voted to legalise same-sex marriage, days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her opposition to a vote. The reform grants couples…
2 Indian-Americans to be honoured with Great Immigrants award
WEB DESK Two Indian-Americans, Adobe Chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance…
EC launches special drive to enroll left out voters
AMN / Election Commission (EC) has launched nation wide month long special drive from today for maximization of registration of eligible electors with focus on left out eligible young citizens…
INDIA UNVEILS GST AT MIDNIGHT
By Andalib Akhter / NEW DELHI India’s biggest ever tax reforms, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect from midnight tonight. It was launched at the Central Hall…
Azam Khan booked for sedition over controversial remarks against Army
AMN / LUCKNOW Two complaints have been registered against senior Samajwadi Party leader and former Minister Azam Khan over his controversial remark against the Indian Army. Complaints have been lodged…
Gunman kills one, wounds 6 in New York hospital shooting
WEB DESK A gunman opened fire with an assault rifle inside a hospital in the Bronx Lebanon Hospital of New York, killing one doctor and injuring six other people, five…
IUML to launch nationwide campaign against persecutions Dalits, Minority
AMN / Calicut Indian Union Muslim League, IUML national committee has decided to launch a nationwide public campaign against the growing atrocities against Dalits and Muslims across India. The campaign…
China’s foray into Bhutan threatens Himalayan Peace
AMN The country of most happiest people of the world, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, is under grave threat of Chinese aggressive behaviour. India compelled to step in for cooling…
Introduction of GST, a momentous event for nation: President Mukherjee
AMN The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has said that the introduction of GST is a momentous event for the nation. He said it was also a moment of some…