RS MPs raise issue of onion prices in House
Staff Reporter / New Delhi The shortage of onion and its availability at higher prices in the market, figured in the Rajya Sabha today. Raising the issue during Question Hour,…
NHRC orders probe into Telengana encounter
AMN / NEW DELHI The National Human Rights Commission NHRC took cognisance of the killing of four men accused of raping and murdering a woman veterinarian in Hyderabad and ordered…
CPI for ‘proper inquiry’ into Encounter Killings in Telangana
Staff Reporter / New Delhi Communist Party of India, CPI while condemning the horrific rape and murder of young doctor and other women in Telangana has expressed deep concern over…
There should be no provision for mercy for convicted under POCSO Act: President
AMN / Mount Abu President Ram Nath Konvid has said that there should be no provision for mercy petition for the persons convicted under the POCSO Act. He said Parliament…
Dr B R Ambedkar remembered on his 64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Staff Reporter / New Delhi President of India Ram Nath Kovind today led the nation in paying tribute to Bharat Ratna awardee Dr BR Ambedkar on his 64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas…
Din in Lok Sabha over violence against women
AGENCIES / NEW DELHI Growing violence against women across the country and particularly in places like Unnao and Hyderabad echoed in the Lok Sabha today with members urging stringent provisions…
France: Strike against pension reform enters 2nd day
AMN Strike that crippled public transport and closed schools across France entered a second day today. Workers from a wide range of sectors are protesting against pension reforms. More than…
Ganga has become one of 10 cleanest rivers in world: Minister
Staff Reporter / New Delhi The government has said that river Ganga has become one of the 10 cleanest rivers in the world among the major rivers category. Addressing 4th…
OPEC, allies agree to deepen oil output cuts
WEB DESK Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said OPEC plus countries will discuss the allocation of quotas on the reduction of oil production during a ministerial meeting in Vienna.…
US: White House condemns Democratic party move to impeach Prez Trump
WEB DESK In the United States, the White House has condemned the Democratic party move to impeach President Donald Trump. White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement…