Globally 27 journalists killed since 1 January 2026
Geneva Since 1 January, 27 journalists have been killed worldwide, disclosed the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) on the eve of World Press Freedom Day observed on 3 May. The global…
CPI Slams ₹993 Hike in Commercial LPG Prices, Demands Immediate Rollback
AMN / NEW DELHI — The National Secretariat of the Communist Party of India (CPI) issued a scathing statement on May 1, 2026, condemning what it termed an “unprecedented” and…
Buddha Purnima celebrated across Nepal with pilgrimages and cultural programmes
AMN/ WEB DESK Across Nepal, Buddha Purnima is being celebrated today. It’s a public holiday in Nepal. The day is marked by massive pilgrimages to Lumbini, which is the birthplace…
European Parliament condemns China’s ‘Ethnic Unity Law’, raises concerns over Tibetan heritage
AMN/ WEB DESK The European Parliament has condemned China’s new ‘Ethnic Unity Law’, warning that the law showcases a systematic attempt to erase the cultural, religious and linguistic heritage of…
Russian Filmmaker Pasha Talankin faces loss of Oscar statuette after baggage mishandling
AMN/ WEB DESK Russian filmmaker Pasha Talankin, the co-director of Academy Award-winning documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”, has lost his Oscar statuette after security officials at New York airport refused…
US returns 657 antiquities collectively valued at nearly 14 million dollars to India
AMN/ WEB DESK The US has returned 657 antiquities collectively valued at nearly 14 million dollars to India. The return was announced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The pieces…
Direct commercial flights between US & Venezuela resume after 7 years
AMN/ WEB DESK Direct commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela resumed after a seven-year gap, marking a significant reopening of aviation links between the two countries. An American…
Conflict with Iran has effectively ended under a ceasefire, says US
AMN/ WEB DESK The US administration says the conflict with Iran has effectively ended under a ceasefire, a position that could allow it to avoid seeking congressional authorisation under the…
‘Professional Bihar’ Campaign Launched in Patna, Focus on Skill-Driven Growth
AMN / Patna A statewide campaign aimed at transforming Bihar’s workforce from a labour-centric identity to a professionally skilled ecosystem was launched on Thursday, accompanied by an awareness march in…
AAP Leader Flags Poor Conditions for Indian Haj Pilgrims in Makkah
By A Correspondent / New Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on Friday alleged severe mismanagement and substandard living conditions for Indian Haj pilgrims in Makkah’s Aziziyah area.…