Cabinet approves amendment to POCSO Act
AMN / NEW DELHI Union Cabinet today approved amendments to the POCSO Act to make punishment more stringent for committing sexual crimes against children. To discourage the trend of child…
Indian Women’s Hockey Team ultimate goal is to qualify for Tokyo Olympics, says Skipper Rani Rampal
Harpal Singh Bedi / New Delhi Indian women hockey skipper Rani Rampal has opined that her team’s ultimate goal in 2019 is to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.…
Bangladesh to go to polls on Sunday
AMN / DHAKA Bangladesh will go to polls on Sunday to elect its new Prime Minister. The incumbent, Sheikh Hasina, who heads Awami National League (ANL), is seeking a record…
Turkey slams Israel over new West Bank settlements
WEB DESK Turkish Foreign Ministry on Friday slammed Israel’s decision to build over 2,000 additional houses in the disputed West Bank territory. In a statement, the ministry said, Turkey strongly…
Lok Sabha approves President’s Rule in J&K
AMN / NEW DELHI The Lok Sabha today passed a Statutory Resolution approving the proclamation of President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir. However, some of the opposition members later objected…
India sends poll observers to Bangladesh
AMN India has sent observers to Bangladesh to witness the elections to be held on Sunday. An invitation from the Chief Election Commission of Bangladesh was received in this regard.…
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over Rafale & Cauvery isue
Staff Reporter / New Delhi Both the Houses of Parliament have been adjourned following Opposition uproar over Rafale fighter jet deal, Cauvery and other issues. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah…
India announces Rs 4,500 crore assistance to Bhutan
Our Correspondent / New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced Rs 4,500 crore financial assistance to Bhutan for its 12th five-year plan. The announcement came after wide-ranging talks with…
New Delhi summons Pakistan Envoy to protest against cross LoC terrorist infiltration by Pakistan
India has lodged strong protest with Pakistan on incidents of cross LoC terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians and security forces, leading to loss of lives on the Indian…
Melbourne Test: Australia bowled out for 151; India were 44 for 5 in their second innings
Australia were bowled out for 151 runs in their first innings on day three of the third Test in Melbourne today. Despite taking a massive 292 runs lead over Australia,…