Deadlock continues in Parliament for 19th day
AMN The logjam between the government and the opposition continued in Parliament for the 19th day today. Both the Houses of Parliament adjourned for the day following opposition uproar. In…
Suresh Prabhu launches digital initiatives for ease of exports
AMN / NEW DELHI Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today launched digital initiatives for ease of exports. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Prabhu said, this is a major step…
Govt committed to protect Constitutional rights of SCs and STs: Rajnath Singh
BISHESHWAR MISHRA / NEW DELHI Centre today rejected the allegation that it has diluted the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act saying instead it has strengthened the law to…
SC refuses to stay its order on SC/ST Act
AMN / NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay its March 20 judgement in connection with the SC/ST (Atrocities) Act case. “The matter is listed after ten…
Cauvery dispute: SC agrees to hear Centre’s plea on Apr 9
AMN The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday the Centre’s plea seeking clarification on the 16th February verdict regarding setting up of a Cauvery management scheme in the…
No re- exam for leaked Class 10 Mathematics paper: CBSE
AMN / NEW DELHI The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has decided not to conduct re-examination even in the states of Delhi NCR and Haryana. In a tweet, Secretary…
PM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for families of 39 workers killed in Iraq
AMN Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ex gratia of 10 lakh rupees each to the next of kin of those who were killed in Mosul in Iraq. 39 Indians…
Govt withdraws ‘Fake News’ Guidelines against Journalists
OUR CORRESPONDENT/ NEW DELHI Following protest from different Journalists’ bodies, Government today withdrawn the controversial “Guidelines for accreditation of Journalists amended to regulate Fake News”. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra…
IAF helicopter crashes near Kedarnath, no casualty
AGENCIES /New Delhi/Kedarnath An Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper Mi-17 V crashed near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday morning. ‘Today morning, around 0810 hrs, one Mi-17 V5 helicopter of IAF…
EC announces poll schedule for UP, Bihar Legislative Council
AMN The Election Commission today announced poll schedule for 13 seats of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council and 11 seats for Bihar Legislative Council. The term of office of the 13…