Sawan Barwal wins silver in men’s marathon at Asian Games 2026
AMN/ WEB DESK Indian marathon runner Sawan Barwal created history at the Asian Games 2026 by winning a silver medal in the men’s marathon event, ending India’s 44-year wait for…
Heavy rain disrupts life in UP; schools closed in several districts
AMN/ WEB DESK Heavy and incessant rain has thrown life out of gear in many districts of Uttar Pradesh. Schools up to Class 12 will remain closed in several districts…
Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz proposal; Iraq seeks sanctions exemption for flights
AMN/ WEB DESK US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities in the region, even as Iran awaits an…
Bangladesh launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign
AMN/ WEB DESK Bangladesh has launched a special nationwide measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign targeting around 34 lakh unvaccinated or missed children aged six months to under five years. The campaign…
22 US attorneys general oppose $103,265 H-1B visa fee
AMN/ WEB DESK A coalition of 22 US attorneys general has opposed the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a fee exceeding 100,000 dollars on certain H-1B visa petitions, arguing that…
India, GCC review progress under Joint Action Plan 2024-28
AMN/ WEB DESK External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar co-chaired the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the…
Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US lifts naval blockade
AMN/ WEB DESK Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear programme in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade…
Chinese President Xi concludes three day US visit
AMN/ WEB DESK Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day state visit to Washington with progress on trade, discussions on artificial intelligence and foreign policy, but with no major…
AI could raise labour productivity by up to 3.8%: IMF study
AMN/ WEB DESK Artificial intelligence could increase aggregate labour productivity by as much as 3.8% over the long term, according to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) working paper that…
Nepal PM proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism with India
AMN/ WEB DESK Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for the creation of a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, jointly led by Nepal, India and China, following devastating flash floods…