Countdown begins for launch of Cartosat-2 series satellite
File photo AMN / Sriharikota (AP) The 28-hour countdown for the launch of the PSLV C40 rocket is progressing smoothly in the national space station at Sriharikota. The countdown process…
Govt outlines agenda for welfare of distressed migrant workers abroad
Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI INDIA’S External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj outlined the four-point agenda of the Government on rescue and repatriation of distressed workers abroad. It includes free repatriation…
US ‘could conceivably’ rejoin Paris deal: Trump
AMN / Washington US President Donald Trump has said his country could “conceivably” return to the 2015 Paris climate accord if an agreement treated America more fairly, the BBC News…
SC to hear plea for probe into judge B H Loya’s death
Our Correspondent / New delhi The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a plea seeking an independent probe into the death of special CBI judge BH Loya, who was hearing…
Bihar: 1 killed, 5 injured in army recruitment drive
AMN / SASARAM One person was killed and five others injured early Wednesday morning when an Army recruitment drive was going on in Rohtash district of the state. Sources said…
Delhi govt issues advisory over prevention of Swine Flu
AMN / NEW DELHI Delhi government has issued advisory with regard to prevention of seasonal influenza – H1N1 or Swine Flu. In its advisory, the government has said that H1N1…
NGT issues notices to UP govt
New Delhi The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government and UPPCB including the animal husbandry department related to a 6 year old boy’s plea…
US: Trump pushes for a merit-based migration system
With the US mulling reforms to end illegal immigration, President Donald Trump today pushed for a merit-based system to allow only people with “great track record” to enter the country.…
CAIT STRONGLY OPPOSE FDI IN RETAIL
AMN / NEW DELHI The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has strongly opposed move to allow 100% FDI in single brand retail through automatic route as it will facilitate…
Cabinet approves continuation of MPLAD Scheme till March 31, 2020
AMN Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval to continuation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme, MPLADS, till the term of the 14th Finance Commission which…