No action against those holding old currency notes: Centre to SC
Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI The Centre today told the Supreme Court that no criminal action would be taken against those petitioners who were holding old currency notes of 500…
India to take up Zakir Naik’s extradition with Malaysia: MEA
WEB DESK India will make an official request to Malaysia for the extradition of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told media in New…
Krishna Sobti gets prestigious Jnanpith award 2017
AMN/ NEW DELHI Eminent Hindi Litterateur Krishna Sobti has been awarded the 53rd Jnanpith Award for the year 2017 for her path-breaking contribution to Indian literature. Jnanpith is the highest…
Meghalaya HC orders CBI to investigate education scam
AMN Meghalaya High Court has directed the CBI to investigate the education scam and complete the probe within six months. The court also slammed the government-appointed high-level scrutiny committee. The…
Death toll in NTPC Unchahar plant explosion rises to 32
AMN The National Thermal Power Corporation NTPC has said that the death toll in the Unchahar power plant explosion has gone up to 32. 12 injured have been airlifted to…
Pakistan most dangerous countries for journalists
AMN An international index for press freedom has placed Pakistan among the most dangerous countries for journalists along with the Philippines and Bangladesh. The 2017 World Press Freedom Index, prepared…
Justice must be done for the murder of journalists: UNESCO
AMN UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said, justice must be done for the murder of journalists, who perform important functions in taking forward fundamental freedoms and bolstering…
Rahul accuses BJP govt of favouring businessmen over common men
AMN Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi once again alleged BJP government of favouring businessmen over common men. Addressing a public meeting at Pardi in Valsad district today, Mr Gandhi alleged that…
Court adjourns hearing of NAB cases against Nawaz Sharif till Nov 7
AMN The accountability court hearing corruption cases against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family today adjourned proceedings till 7th of this month. The court adjourned the case after…
SC seeks Centre’s reply on pleas challenging Aadhaar Act
AMN The Supreme Court today sought the government’s response on four petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act and linking of bank accounts and mobile numbers with the…