Govt sets up committee to examine insurance cover to advocates
SUDHIR KUMAR / NEW DELHI The government has set up a committee to examine the issues related to framing of a proper, structured scheme for providing insurance cover to advocates…
India calls upon international community for decisive action against terrorist groups
AMN / San Jose India has again called upon the international community for decisive action against terrorist groups and those engaged in terror activities. In a press statement after delegation-level…
PM Modi asks states to take strict action against those responsible for attacks on Kashmiris
AMN / KANPUR Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked state governments to take strict action against those responsible for attacks on Kashmiris. Addressing a public meeting at Kanpur in Uttar…
Govt reduces price of 390 anti-cancer drugs up to 87 PC
AMN / NEW DELHI The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers today put out the list of 390 anti-cancer non-scheduled medicines with Maximum Retail Price…
President presents Nari Shakti awards on International Women’s day
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Nari Shakti awards, 2018, the highest civilian honour for women in India, in New Delhi this evening on the occasion of International Women’s Day.…
Ayodhya case: Muslims raise objection over Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in SC Mediation Panel
The Supreme Court today referred to the Ayodhya land dispute case for mediation by a panel headed by retired Supreme Court Justice F M I Kalifulla to explore the possibility…
UAE celebrates International Women’s Day
Our Correspondent / New Delhi The United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated International Women’s Day as in many parts of the world today. The day marked recognition of the role of…
US asks Pakistan to take ‘sustained and irreversible’ actions against terrorists
AGENCIES / The United States has asked Pakistan to take “sustained and irreversible” actions against terrorist groups operating from its territory. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino told this to…
UNDP appoints Padma Lakshmi as Goodwill Ambassador
WEB DESK Indian-American television personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi has been appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its newest Goodwill Ambassador, supporting the agency’s fight against…
Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan resigns
AMN Governor of Mizoram Kummanam Rajasekharan has resigned from his post. President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Rajasekharan. Mr. Kovind has appointed Prof. Jagdish Mukhi as the…