CAA, NRC, NPR; Different face of the same coin
By Asad Mirza It seems the ruling class in India is trying to teach rudimentary alphabets to the public. First it coined CAA then NRC then NPR. Unlike the traditional…
Russia, Ukraine finalize deal on gas transit to Europe
WEB DESK Moscow and Kiev yesterday signed a five-year agreement on the transit of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine. The deal finalized after months of difficult talks but just…
Sri Lankan Navy arrest 5 refugees who illegally returned from India
WEB DESK Sri Lankan Navy has arrested five of its refugees who had returned from India illegally. A Navy statement said that they received a tip-off last week claiming that…
Death toll from Philippines typhoon rises to 50
WEB DESK In Philippines, the number of people killed by a powerful storm that pummeled the central Philippines over Christmas has risen to 50, making it the nation’s deadliest storm…
UN envoy warns of ‘escalation’ in Libya conflict
The UN’s Libya envoy has said that military and maritime agreements signed between Turkey and the Tripoli government represent an escalation of the conflict in the North African country. Ghassan…
High security for New Year celebrations in Delhi
WEB DESK Delhi Police has made elaborate security arrangements in view of New Year celebrations. Police presence will be strengthened in the vicinity of markets, malls, restaurants, pubs and bars.…
Kerala assembly passes resolution against CAA
AMN / THIRUVANNTHAPURAM Kerala State Assembly today passed a resolution demanding the scrapping of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) during the Special Session today. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the…
Nagaland declared ‘disturbed area’ for 6 more months under AFSPA
AMN / NEW DELHI The entire state of Nagaland has been declared a disturbed area for a period of six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, AFSPA,…
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended till March 2020
AMN / NEW DELHI The last date for the mandatory linking of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar has been extended till March next year. The earlier deadline was…
Expression of interest for Air India in coming few weeks: Hardeep Singh Puri
AMN Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri today said that his ministry will try to issue Expression of Interest for Air India in the coming few weeks. Talking to media in…